India News / Press Releases on February 16, 2008

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Juvenile delinquents treated harshly in India, says report
A report released by the National Commission for Protection of Child Rights (NCPCR) here today throws light on the pitiful condition of juvenile delinquents languishing in reform homes in India. ANI

Defence Procurement Procedure 2008 almost ready, says Antony
Union Defence Minister A K Antony today said that the Defence Procurement Procedure 2008 will be ready in April and will offer an important role to the Indian private sector industry which has received a fillip through the offset policy. ANI

Elephanta Cave festival wows Maharashtrians
The two-day Elephanta Festival concluded here on Saturday with visitors expressing happiness and joy over being exposed to the living heritage of Indian dance, sculpture and art. ANI

Orissa on high alert after Naxal attack (Update-Naxal attack)
The Government of Orissa today declared a red alert across the State and ordered an intensive search operation for Naxals involved in the killing of thirteen police personnel, two women, and a civilian in Nayagarh late on Friday night. ANI

NSA to review North East security scenario
National Security Adviser M.K. Narayanan arrived here today from Dimapur to review the security scenario in the north east region. ANI

Pak analysts predicts hard times ahead of polls
Political observers in Pakistan are predicting a hard time ahead for the country after the February 18 elections, even going to the extent of saying that power equations could change. ANI

Assam on red alert following ULFA threat
A red alert has been sounded across Assam following intelligence reports that ULFA militants might target leaders of a particular political party and Hindi-speaking people. ANI

Benz cars are a rage in Ludhiana
The roads of Ludhiana, choc-a-bloc with a 700-strong fleet of the iconic luxury on wheels, a fine array of Mercedes Benz models. ANI

Nomination for Nagaland Assembly polls ends today
The filing of nomination papers for the single-phase Assembly poll in Nagaland on March 5, ends today. ANI

Buddhist monks protest disruption of prayers at Bodhgaya during Presidents visit
Buddhist monks in Bodh Gaya have raised a stink over prayers being disrupted at the Mahabodhi Temple on Friday because President Pratibha Patil was visiting the area. ANI

Pranab Mukherjee to visit Brazil, South Africa from today
External Affairs Minister Pranab Mukherjee will begin a week-long tour to Brazil and South Africa from today to strengthen political and economic ties between India and the two countries. ANI

Naxalite attack claims 13 lives in Orrisa
At least thirteen police personnel, including two women, and a civilian were killed in an attack by Naxalites in Orissas Nayagarh District late on Friday night. ANI

Rahul Gandhi to arrive in Amethi today
Congress General Secretary and MP Rahul Gandhi will arrive here on a day-long visit today. ANI

A K Antnoy to inaugurate DefExpo 2008 today
Defence Minister A K Antony will inaugurate the Fifth International Land and Naval Systems Exhibition DefExpo 2008 here today. ANI

Mughal Gardens to open for people from today
The Mughal Gardens of Rashtrapati Bhavan will be opened for public viewing from today. ANI

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