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Election Commission reviews poll preparedness in Tripura
Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) N Gopalaswami and Election Commissioners, S Y Qureshi and Navin Chawla review poll preparedness in Tripura on Thursday. ANI
Tension in Uttarakhand over rise in influx of Nepali labourers
A sense of fear grips Uttarakhand as residents feel that Maoists with ulterior motives are coming in large numbers in the garb of labourers from Nepal. ANI
GoM meet on fuel prices ends inconclusively
The meeting of Group of Ministers (GoM) on fuel prices ended inconclusively on Thursday and the GoM is expected to meet again in the next two days to discuss price hike options. ANI
Goa Assembly prorogued, political activities fasten up
The Goa Legislative Assembly was prorogued on Thursday following Chief Minister Digamber Kamats recommendation. ANI
Heavy snowfall brings tough time for residents in Srinagar
With persistent snowfall and closure of the highway linking the State with rest of the country, residents in Kashmir valley are having a tough time due to a price-rise of all essential commodities. ANI
Nipponzan Myohoji temple is the oldest Buddhist temple in Mumbai
Mumbai, a place known world over for its film industry and for being the main financial hub of the country, also encompasses a Buddhist temple that has an interesting saga attached to its existence here. ANI
Not even 5 percent of allocated money reaches Bundelkhand: Rahul Gandhi
Congress General Secretary Rahul Gandhi today said not even five Paisa out of a Rupee reaching the people here. ANI
Indian economy to grow by 8.5 per cent in 2008-09
Dr. C. Rangarajan, Chairman of the Economic Advisory Council (EAC), on Thursday said that the economic growth of the country in 2007-08 is likely to be 8.90 per cent with Agriculture growing at 3.6 per cent, Industry 9.7 per cent and Services 10.3 per cent. ANI
CCEA approves revision in existing norms of KGBV scheme
The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) today gave its approval for revision in the criteria under which the blocks are avails the facilities under the Kasturba Gandhi Balika Vidyalaya (KGBV) scheme. ANI
NCC cadets meet Army Chief
Over 500 NCC cadets and officers met Army chief General Deepak Kapoor at his residence this evening. ANI
Cabinet approves amendment of Scheduled Tribes order 1950
The Union Cabinet today gave its approval for introduction of a Bill, namely the Constitution (Scheduled Tribes) Order (Amendment) Bill, 2008 in Parliament by amending the Constitution (Scheduled Tribes) Order, 1950. ANI
Poor quality border fencing annoys villagers in Tripura
Residents in the border regions of Tripura have alleged that the poor quality of the fencing on the border with Bangladesh is posing a serious security threat. ANI
Pet carnival in Coimbatore has 2000 animals on show
A pet carnival with some rare species of animals attracted a large number of people on Tuesday in Coimbatore in Tamil Nadu. ANI
India, Egypt to sign agreement on abolition of visa requirement
The Union Cabinet today gave its approval for signing of the agreement between India and Egypt on the abolition of visa requirement for diplomatic and official/service passport holders. ANI
Cabinet approves 18 billion rupees to provide jobs for disabled
The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) today gave its approval for the central sector scheme of providing 1 lakh jobs per annum to the persons with disabilities, with a proposed outlay of Rs.1800 crore during the 11th Plan Period. ANI
Gauge conversion of Ratlam-Mhow-Khandwa-Akola railway line approved
The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs today gave its approval for gauge conversion of Ratlam-Mhow-Khandwa-Akola (472.64 km). ANI
Centrally sponsored scheme of integrated low cost sanitation scheme approved
The Union Cabinet today gave its approval for implementation of the revised guidelines for converting individual dry latrines into pour-flush latrines of the Centrally Sponsored Scheme of Integrated Low Cost Sanitation Scheme (ILCS). ANI
Cabinet approves exemption of technical posts of various organizations
The Union Cabinet today gave its approval to fill up 246 technical posts through the direct recruitment method in partial relaxation of the guidelines of the Annual Direct Recruitment Plan (ADRP) Scheme in six organizations. ANI
India, Australia to sign treaty on mutual legal assistance in criminal matters
The Union Cabinet today gave its approval for signing of treaty between India and Australia on mutual legal assistance in criminal matters. ANI
Centre approves Rs 530 crore relief package for farmers
The Union Cabinet today gave its approval for an additional release of Rs. 530.06 crore towards waiver of overdue interest on farmers in the 31 districts of Maharashtra, Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka and Kerala. ANI
Creation of joint secretary post for NACO
The Union Cabinet today gave its approval for creation of a post of Joint Secretary in the National AIDS Control Organisation (NACO) under the National AIDS Control Programme Phase-III. ANI
Cabinet approves signing of MoU between India and South Africa Customs Union
The Union Cabinet today gave its approval for signing of a MoU between India and Southern African Customs Union (SACU) for exchange of tariff concessions on a select list of products. ANI
A Tibetan youth undertakes a walkathon for a free Tibet
A twenty-two year old Tibetan youth took a 500-kilometre journey on foot from New Delhi to Dharamshala demanding a free Tibet. ANI
A young Muslim kneels on embers to offer Muharram prayers
A young devout evokes the spirit of sacrifice during Muharram by offering prayers on embers in Lucknow. ANI
Krishnas reincarnation in Orissa
In a unique and rare form of festivity, the remote Bargah town in Orissa is transformed into the worlds largest open-air theatre as episodes from the life of Lord Krishna enthrall audience. ANI
Rahul Gandhi favours reconstruction of Uttar Pradesh
Congress General Secretary, Rahul Gandhi has favoured the reconstruction of Uttar Pradesh and called for the creation of a Bundelkhand State to solve problems in the backward areas of the state. ANI
Gohil new CLP leader of Gujarat
Former Minister and senior Congress leader from Saurashtra, Shaktisinh Gohil, has been appointed as the Leader of the Congress Legislature Party (CLP) Assembly in Gujarat. ANI
2,500-year-old First Sword under Heaven discovered in China
A sword, said to be around 2,500 years old, has been discovered by Chinese archaeologists from an ancient tomb in the eastern province of Jiangxi. ANI
Farmer discovers ancient elixir of life in Chinese mountains
A Chinese farmer recently came across a giant glossy ganoderma, a rare type of fungus used in traditional Chinese medicine, known as the elixir of life in ancient times. ANI
Pakistan is a Chick Magnet
Britney Spears, the once hot and happening blonde pop star, has a Pakistani boyfriend Adnan Ghalib, wants to convert to Islam and move to Pakistan. ANI
Goa Cabinet for prorogue of Assembly
Chief Minister Digamber Kamats Congress-led coalition government in Goa has recommended to Speaker Pratap Singh Rane to prorogue the Goa Legislative Assembly, which was supposed to meet this afternoon. ANI
A visually impaired but versatile
Karuppusamy of Tamil Nadus Pollachi District demonstrated that despite physical disability one can be a success in life if he or she is ready to build personal career with a positive mindset. ANI
Election Commission to review poll preparedness in Tripura
Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) N Gopalaswami and the other two Election Commissioners, S Y Qureshi and Navin Chawla, will review poll preparedness in Tripura today. ANI
Centre team to review bird flu situation in Kolkata
Union Health Ministry has constituted a high-level team to review the bird flu situation in Kolkata, which is expected to start functioning from today. ANI
Tehri dam poses threat to villages in Uttarakhand
The Tehri dam, one of the largest dams in Asia, is once again in controversy, as its lake is posing threat to a number of adjacent villages in Uttarakhand. ANI
Beauty parade for Cows and Bulls in Bangalore
People at Basavanagudi Village in Bangalore, celebrated Sankranti in a unique and unconventional way by organising a fashion show of cows and bulls. ANI
Varanasi handloom industry hoping for a windfall with Jodha Akbar
Varanasis handloom industry is anticipating that they would gain an image boost across the country after learning that Bollywood actress Aishwarya Rai will be seen dressed in popular Banarasi saris in her upcoming film Jodha Akbar. Banarasi sari industry had earlier witnessed a high demand when former Miss World Aishwarya Rai bought some of the Banarasi saris for her marriage with actor Abhishek Bachchan, son of Amitabh Bachchan, the Bollywood superstar. ANI
Foreign monks distribute blankets among the poor in Bodh Gaya
A group of foreign monks distributed nearly two thousand blankets among the poor and the needy during the ongoing Buddha Mahotsava here. ANI
Bangalore to Host South India's Premier Jewellery Trade Show, Over 10,000 Retailers to Attend the Show
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Intellecap's Flagship Publication, MICROFINANCE INSIGHTS, Releases New Issue Focused on Microinsurance
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HDIL Plans 70 Acres Cybercity at Kalamassery, Kochi to Invest Rs. 4000 Crores in the Project
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HCC Bags Rs. 375.37 Cr Order to Construct India's First Strategic Oil Storage
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China is Korea's Largest Trade Partner, India 16th in Korean Imports
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SVP Builders to Invest Rs. 500 Crores
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Reebok Zooms its Latest Lifestyle and Performance Collection at the Glam Awards 2008
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JBF Industries Ltd Q3 FY2008 - Net Sales up 19.68%, PAT up 29.78 % on QoQ Basis
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NDTV Financial Results: Q3, FY 07- 08
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Seminar on "Degradation of Human Values-Is there a future?"
Yogiraj Shyamacharan Sanatan Mission(YSSM), a Kolkata based spiritual and philanthropic organization is planning to organize a Seminar "Degradation of Human Values-Is there a future? here in city at Vivekananda Auditorium in Gandhi Medical College, Secunderabad on Sunday 20th January at 3pm. Solus Media
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