India News / Press Releases on February 5, 2008

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Forward Bloc calls West Bengal shutdown tomorrow
The Forward Bloc, a member of the ruling Left Front in West Bengal, has called a day-long state-wide shutdown on Wednesday to register their protest against the killing of four of their activists in police firing during a party agitation in Cooch Behar District today. ANI

Advani to continue his Sankalp Yatra: Venkaiah Naidu
Senior Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Venkaiah Naidu on Tuesday clarified that his partys prime ministerial candidate L K Advani would not stop his nationwide Sankalp Yatra. ANI

Allahabad, Patna take Gandhigiri route on Maharashtra violence
The residents of Allahabad and Patna on Tuesday took the route of Gandhigiri to register their protest against the violence in Maharashtra by giving flowers and sweets to the people of that state. ANI

Labour unions, NGOs demand ban on use of asbestos in India
Labour unions and NGOs have demanded a ban on the use of toxic asbestos in the country. ANI

Rajputs protest against Jodhaa-Akbar in Delhi
Members of the Rajput community staged a protest here today against Bollywood biopic Jodhaa- Akbar. ANI

Patiala court gives life imprisonment to IC-814 hijacking convicts
A special court in Patiala on Tuesday sentenced all three accused in the IC-814 hijacking case of 1999 to life imprisonment. ANI

CPI-M stages a protest rally in Coimbatore to oppose fuel prices hike
Activists of Communist Party of India (Marxist) CPI-M here today staged a protest rally to oppose any increase in fuel prices. ANI

Protests continue over remarks by Raj Thackeray
People from Uttar pradesh and Bihar took out a rally in New Delhi to protest against a derogatory remark made by Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) chief Raj Thackeray against Chhat puja. ANI

Nuclear proliferation and terrorism serious challenges say Antony, Pranab Mukherjee
Union External Affairs Minister Pranab Mukherjee and Defence Minister A K Antony on Tuesday said that nuclear proliferation continues to be a serious challenge for mankind. ANI

Former US Ambassador to India Clarke passes away
United States Ambassador to India David C Mulford today announced the death of former United States Ambassador to India William Clarke, Jr. ANI

Kerala ornamental fish show attracts tourists
Thousands thronged the India International Aqua Show 2008 here showcasing a variety of ornamental fishes from across the country and abroad. ANI

Advani cancels planned rallies following Fidayeen attack threat
Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha and senior Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader L.K.Advani has cancelled all of his planned election-related rallies this month after the Union Home Ministry warned him of possible fidayeen attack. ANI

Sanjay Nirupam detained by Mumbai police
Congress leader Sanjay Nirupam and his ten supporters were taken into preventive detention by Mumbai Police on Tuesday at Shivaji Park area here. ANI

Now, an indigenously built robot for bomb disposal
A Chandigarh-based manufacturing company dealing in defense equipment has developed a robot that can diffuse explosives. The indigenously built robot is first of its kind in the country. ANI

Meghalayas tribal leaders seek constitutional status
Meghalayas three major tribal groups ave sought constitutional recognition of their tribal chiefs rom the central government. ANI

Three accused found guilty in Kandahar hijacking case( Laed:Kandahar hijacking case)
A special court here today found the three ccused -- Abdul Latif, Dalip Kumar and Yusuf Nepali -- guilty in onnection with the Indian Airlines plane IC-814 hijacking case. ANI

Hundreds of trucks stranded at Nepal-India border
tanki (West Bengal), Feb 5 (ANIHundreds of trucks have been stranded at Panitanki checkpost in West Bengal after Nepal border was closed following a transport strike called by an ethnic group. ANI

Fresh snowfall disrupts road traffic in Himachal Pradesh
Fresh snowfall led to road blockade in Himachal Pradesh disrupting transport service in the hilly state and causing inconvenience to residents and tourists alike. ANI

A visit to Harike Pattan bird sanctuary offers a joy of lifetime
Spread over 93 square miles, Harike wetland in Punjabs Taran Taran District is the second largest bird sanctuary of India. Its home to rare varieties of avifauna arriving here from different parts of Europe and northern Asia for stay during a major part of the year. ANI

Patiala court to give verdict in Kandahar hijacking case
A special court here today will pronounce its verdict in connection with the Indian Airlines plane IC-814 hijacking case. ANI

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Uniworld Logistics Selects Agile Labs as Technology Partner
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Van Heusen Woman Wins the Prestigious "Most Admired Womenswear Brand of the Year" at the 8th Annual Lycra ® Images Fashion Awards 2008
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Audi opens new showroom in Hyderabad
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