India News / Press Releases on January 11, 2008

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President, PM condole passing away of Edmund Hillary
President Pratibha Devisingh Patil and Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh have condoled the passing away of the Mount Everest pioneer, Sir Edmund Hillary. ANI

Mizoram Annual Plan 2008-09 finalised
The Mizoram Annual Plan 2008-09 was finalised here today. ANI

PM writes to CMs for speedy implementation of Recognition of Forest Rights Act
Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh has written to the Chief Ministers of all the states seeking their cooperation and commitment to ensure effective implementation of the Scheduled Tribes and Traditional Forest Dwellers (Recognition of Forest Rights) Act, 2006. ANI

Displaced Nagpur farmers protest against Maharashtra Government
Farmers displaced from their lands to make way for a cargo hub in Nagpur staged a protest here today against the Maharashtra governments apathy in ensuring them compensation and rehabilitation. ANI

40 children still missing from refugee camps of Tripura, Assam
Forty-seven children went missing from refugee camps in Tripura and Hailakandi town of southern Assam. Of which seven have returned in the last few weeks with bitter tales to tell about child trafficking. ANI

Milan, a gathering of regional navies, to start from Jan 18
MILAN, an initiative of the Indian Navy, for interaction among navies of different countries in the Indian Ocean region, will be held at Port Blair from January 18-23. ANI

Science Express opening a world of curiosity for schoolchildren in north Bengal
In a unique initiative to promote science among schoolchildren, a mobile exhibition on train is on for over two months and being taken to 57 cities across the country. Recently it reached the north Bengal. ANI

AIDS affected widow ostracised with kids in Uttar Pradesh village
Wide scale misinformation about HIV and AIDS is making life impossible for victims in an Uttar Pradesh village. ANI

Information Commission says court martial proceedings is a public activity
The Central Information Commission (CIC) has asked the Defence Ministry to consider revealing details of court martial proceedings against an army officer, and observed that defence court of inquiry could not be construed as a private activity. ANI

CIC says court martial proceedings is a public activity
The Central Information Commission (CIC) has asked the Defence Ministry to consider revealing details of court martial proceedings against an army officer, and observed that defence court of inquiry could not be construed as a private activity. ANI

PMs China visit: A testimony to the importance attached to Sino-Indian bilateral ties, says Menon
Foreign Secretary Shiv Shankar Menon today said Dr. Manmohan Singhs visit China from Sunday to Tuesday should be seen as a testimony to the importance both countries attached to their bilateral ties, and added that he expected both sides to cover the entire range of bilateral issues, besides exchanging notes on regional and international issues of mutual interest. ANI

Indian Vulture spotted near Bangalore after four years
The Indian Vulture or the Long-billed Vulture, which was believed to have become extinct, has been spotted near Bangalore after a gap of four years. ANI

Development projects make Srinagar-Jammu highway more prone to landslides
The ongoing development projects in Jammu and Kashmir have made the only road link between the State and the rest of the country more prone to landslides, officials said today. ANI

Meghalya tribal chiefs seek constitutional recognition
The representatives of the three major tribal groups of Meghalya have sought constitutional recognition to the tribal chiefs and their functions from the Central Government. ANI

Kolkata HC asks WB Government to give its views on Nandigram violence
The Kolkata High Court has asked the West Bengal Government to file an affidavit into the violence and death at Nandigram in November, within eight weeks. ANI

Greek PM meets Pratibha Patil
Visiting Greek Prime Minister Kostas Karamanlis met President Pratibha Patil here today. ANI

Heavy snowfall disrupts normal life in Himachal
Heavy snowfall has disrupted normal life in Himachal Pradesh. ANI

The cranky cell phone that sent out 4,700 SMS on its own one night!
A cranky phone sent out more than 4,700 text messages on New Year Eves by itself, chalking up a bill of more than 300 yuan (42 dollars) for the owner. ANI

Convicted in Uphaar fire tragedy case moves HC
A former Delhi Vidyut Board (DVB) employee, serving seven-year rigorous imprisonment in Uphaar fire tragedy case approached the Delhi High Court to challenge his conviction on Friday. ANI

Karamanlis says Greece keen to enhance ties
Visiting Greek Prime Minister Kostas Karamanlis today said that Greece was keen to further enhance its economic and cultural ties with India and develop bilateral relations between the two countries. ANI

Animals in Patna zoo enjoying special diet
Severe winter in Bihar has affected the health of the animals at the Sanjay Gandhi Botanical and Zoological Garden in Patna, better known as the Patna Zoo. They are now being given a nutritious diet with additional supplements for a good health. ANI

Extortion demand by militants forces closure of school in Imphal
The academic career of at least 520 students of a popular government-run school here has suffered a big setback since their school is closed for uncertain period following militants extortion demands. ANI

SC refuses permit to bull fight
The Supreme Court refused on Friday to permit Jallikattu event as it involves cruelty to animals, during Pongal festival in Tamilnadu.Jallikattu is a bull fighting event held during Pongal festival. ANI

Jumbo Circus hits Bangalore after six years
The Jumbo Circus, one of the oldest remaining circuses in India, has organised its show in Bangalore after six years. ANI

Country-made bombs found in Delhi-bound North East Express
Two country-made bombs were found on the Delhi-bound North-East Express early this morning. ANI

First session of Himachal Pradesh begins
The first session of the newly constituted Himachal Pradesh State Legislative Assembly begins in Dharmshala today. ANI

Calcutta High Court to hear Rizwanur Rehman case
The Calcutta High Court will hear the case on the mysterious death of Rizwanur Rehman today. ANI

Pachauri calls for sustainable development
Chairman of the UN Inter-governmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC), Rajendra Pachauri, has called for a change in the countrys current path of development, saying it could not be sustained. ANI

Samajwadi Party blames Mayawati for clashes in UP
The Samajwadi Party (SP) has blamed Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Mayawati and her Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) for the violence in the state in which at least one person was killed and many others were injured. ANI

Infosys Crosses US$ 3 Billion in Revenues in the First Nine Months
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The Ministry of Human Resources Development Grants University Status to Vel's Group
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Pond's Launches New Revolutionary Skin Lightening Range - Flawless White™
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TOTAL Hypermarket and Mall Announced its Unique Initiative - 'Ladies Day Out'
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7Seas Technologies Buys Game Portal www.neodelight.com
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MPS Technologies Deliver Book Store Discovery Platform to Palgrave Macmillan
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Mumbai Bullion Market

99.5 Purity Gold: Rs. 11405
99.9 Purity Gold: Rs. 11355
Silver (Kg): Rs. 20625

Delhi Bullion Market

Bar Silver (Kg): Rs. 20300
Sovereign: Rs. 9075
Standard gold: Rs. 11475

Kolkatta Bullion Market

Gold: Rs. 11575
Silver: Rs. 19900

Chennai Bullion Market

Bar Silver (Kg): Rs. 21250
24 carat gold (10 grams): Rs. 11265
22 carat gold (10 grams): Rs. 1044

Bullion Rates on January 11, 2008 for All Major Indian Cities

Bullion prices presented here are indicative and are for general information only. Please check with your Gold Merchant or a local bank for latest and correct prices. All prices are in Indian National Rupees only.

1 United States Dollar (USD) = 39.29 Indian National Rupees (INR)

1 GBP = 77.02 Indian National Rupees (INR)

1 Euro = 58.16 Indian National Rupees (INR)

100 Japanese Yens = 36.02 Indian National Rupees (INR)

All Forex Rates of January 2008

Forex Rates presented here are historic data and for indicative purpose only. Please contact your Central Bank, Money Changers, Foreign Exchange Agent or Travel Desk for the correct and accurate convertion rates. Rates here are the closing rates in IST.

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