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May 19, 2008

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Chiranjeevi launches names his new political party - Praja Rajyam

Manmohan Singh speaks to President Bush on NSG approval

12 killed, 30 injured in Peshawar blast

Fran Drescher to be named public diplomacy envoy for US

First of its kind Youth Assembly sensitizing youth towards community service and social entrepreneurship to be held in Hyderabad city

Now, Stephanie Rice copies ex by going on a marathon booze bender!

Software that lets a chopper learn aerial tricks by watching another

How sexually transmitted diseases up HIV infection risk

India News / Press Releases on May 19, 2008

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Specially-abled gets training to face calamities in Ahmedabad
Specially-abled people in Ahmedabad are trained to face natural calamities and manage disasters that in turn further boost their confidence. ANI

Congress activists court arrest in Orissa
) :Congress party activists,today staged agitation and courted arrest against the allegedly deteriorating law and order condition in Orissa. ANI

Blasts fail to disrupt communal harmony in Jaipur
) : The terror strike that ripped apart Jaipur recently,has failed to disrupt communal harmony among the resident communities. ANI

Flower show in Ooty attracts tourists from across the country and abroad
Hundred and twelfth flower show at the Government Botanical garden in Ooty attracted tourists from all over the country and abroad as well. ANI

Buddha Jayanti celebrated in Bodhgaya
Followers of Buddhism from across the world celebrated Lord Buddhas birth anniversary with religious fervor in Bodh Gaya on Monday. ANI

When schoolchildren in Assam had a gala time watching films
In association with the department of cultural affairs of the Assam government, the Childrens Film Society of India recently organized a four-day childrens film festival. ANI

John Wesley, the Herbal medicine specialist of Shillong
Since time immemorial herbal treatment of various ailments has been an integral part of life in India, particularly in the rural areas. But a Meghalya-based medical practitioner is popularizing it in the northeast India. ANI

German, Indian army chiefs discuss terrorism, regional security
Army chiefs of Germany and India on Monday discussed ways to cooperate on the issue of combating global terrorism and regional security issues.German Army Chief Lt General Hans Otto Budde held wide ranging talks with his Indian counterpart General Deepak Kapoor, Air Force Chief F H Major and Defence Secretary Vijay Singh. ANI

More CBMs in the offing after review of Indo-Pak composite talks
More confidence-building measures are expected after the foreign secretaries and foreign ministers of India and Pakistan meet on Tuesday and Wednesday in the Pakistan capital. ANI

Social security to workers in informal sector in India
Minister of State for Labour and Employment Oscar Fernandes today said that the Government is committed to provide social security and social protection to all workers in the informal sector. ANI

Mohammad Naeems release brings cheer to his home
Celebrations erupted at Sarang Mohammad Naeems home in Karnataka after he was released by his kidnappers in Afghanistan on late Saturday night. ANI

Antony to induct 5th AOPV ICGS Sankalp into coast guard tomorrow
Defence Minister A K Antony will induct the fifth Advanced Offshore Patrol Vessel (AOPV), ICGS Sankalp, into the Coast Guard at a function in Goa tomorrow. ANI

India suffering because of lack of creative thinking among bureaucrats
Saying that there was a big vacuum of intellectuals of today, the Vice Chancellor Delhi University, Prof. Deepak Pental on Monday asked students to think creatively, come up with solutions to problems and set the tone for politicians to follow. ANI

BJP stages protest against rising inflation
In a unique demonstration, activists of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) took out a symbolic funeral procession of inflation on the streets of Rajkot on Monday, to protest against the rising inflation in the country. ANI

Supreme Court stays Madras High Court order on Civil Services exam
The Supreme Court has put a stay on the Madras High Court (HC) order which had quashed the results of the Civil Services examination held by Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) in 2005. ANI

Hooch tragedy toll rises to 40
With eight more person succumbing to death in two city hospitals in Bangalore, four in Kolar and another in Tamil Nadus Krishnagiri the death toll in hooch tragedy rose to 40, official sources said on Monday. ANI

Ferozepore villagers condemn Radio Pakistan corruption diatribe on India
Villagers in Punjabs Ferozepur District have reacted with dismay and shock over the anti-India and anti-Punjab propaganda being aired on Radio Pakistans Punjabi Darbar program. ANI

Rahul, Advani spar over terrorism record during Karnataka polls
Congress General Secretary Rahul Gandhi today lambasted the BJP for not tackling terrorism seriously when it ran the NDA government for six years at the Centre between 1999 and 2004. ANI

Chinese womans miraculous survival after 150 hrs post-quake ordeal
Survival tales continue in the Chinese province of Sichuan, the worst hit in Mondays earthquake of 7.8 magnitude. A woman was rescued last evening after remaining buried under the debris for more than 150 hours. ANI

Vasundhara discloses Centres suggestion to put Bangladeshi migrants in camps
) : Rajasthan Chief Minister Vasundhara Raje has claimed that the United Progressive Alliance (UPA) led Central government had suggested putting illegal Bangladeshi migrants in transit camps for their alleged role in the recent Jaipur blasts. ANI

American baseball becoming popular in Manipur
American baseball is getting increasingly popular in Manipur among the sports enthusiasts. Surprisingly, it has now become a way of life for some of the youngsters. ANI

Large migration causing trouble for the aged in Orissas Bolangir district
Faced by poverty and droughts, Orissas Bolangir district has always been challenged by problems like starvation deaths or child trafficking. But the latest problem is caused due to migration of thousands of people to neighbouring States. ANI

President, VP, PM greet people on Buddha Purnima
President Pratibha Patil, Vice President Mohammad Hamid Ansari and Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh today greeted people on the eve of Buddha Purnima, the day Lord Buddha was born. ANI

Srinagar-Muzaffarabad road spruced up for Indo-Pak trade
The Border Roads Organization (BRO) is sprucing up the border stretch of the Srinagar-Muzaffarabad road on the Indian side in anticipation of commodities trade beginning between the divided parts of Kashmir along the Line of Control (LoC). ANI

Bollywood actors come together to save tigers
Bollywood actors have joined hands with World Wildlife Fund (WWF), to create awareness in the country about the need to save the tiger. ANI

Inter-state bus services in Manipur suspended following extortion demands
Inter-state bus services in Manipur recently suspended in protest against extortion demands of militants. ANI

No takers for Nainital lake to keep it clean
For many decades, Municipal Corporation of Nainital and Uttarakhands Department of Irrigation have been earning revenues from popular Naini Lake. But no effort has been made by either of them to keep the lake clean. ANI

Indian-born nuke expert warns China to ensure safety of its quake-hit nuke plants
Indian-born Dr Anupam Srivastava, director of the University of Georgias Asia programme and a nuclear consultant, has reportedly ruled out leakage of radioactive material in Chinas earthquake-hit Sichuan Province, but cautioned the authorities in that area to take steps to ensure proper storage and safety of the stockpile. ANI

President Patil condoles death of noted playwright Vijay Tendulkar
President Pratibha Patil today condoled the passing away of noted Marathi playwright Vijay Tendulkar. ANI

Marxist Surjeets condition is still critical
Veteran Marxist leader Harkishan Singh Surjeets condition continues to be in a critical state. He is suffering from an acute respiratory problem. ANI

Miracle, as woman rescued after 124 hrs of China quake with only mild back injuries
A young woman survived without food and water for nearly 124 hours in a Chinese province before she was rescued from under the debris of a five-storey building which collapsed during last Mondays earthquake of 7.8 magnitude. ANI

Menon to leave for talks with Pak
Foreign Secretary Shiv Shanker Menon is leaving for Islamabad today for Indo-Pak Foreign Secretary level talks. ANI

Villagers oppose mega housing projects in Goa
Villagers of Benaulim in Goa have risen up in arms against mega housing projects. ANI

Raj Thackeray pours more venom out against North Indians
Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) chief Raj Thackeray continues to pour venom against North Indians. ANI

Global warming might make Atlantic hurricanes rarer
A new study has suggested that hurricanes might become rarer in the Atlantic throughout the 21st century if the world continues to warm. ANI

Noted playwright Vijay Tendulkar passes away
Noted Marathi playwright Vijay Tendulkar passed away here this morning. He was 80. ANI

MKU to Focus on Vehicle Armouring Programs in US
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Autonagar.com Relaunches Website with Better User Interface and Design
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Cornell University and Sathguru to Deliver Hotel Management Program
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Wipro becomes First SAP® Partner to Launch Innovative Solutions Lab
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Home Town brings the 'Biggest Exchange Offer'
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Seminar on Composite Culture of India held
'Let's strive to preserve our composite culture and heritage' – Dr Kidwai India News Communications

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Bullion Market / Gold & Silver Prices on May 19, 2008

Mumbai Bullion Market

99.5 Purity Gold: Rs. 12570
99.9 Purity Gold: Rs. 12515
Silver (Kg): Rs. 24030

Delhi Bullion Market

Bar Silver (Kg): Rs. 24295
24 carat gold (10 grams): Rs. 12515
22 carat gold (10 grams): Rs. 11600

Chennai Bullion Market

Bar Silver (Kg): Rs. 24295
24 carat gold (10 grams): Rs. 12515
22 carat gold (10 grams): Rs. 11500

Bullion Rates on May 19, 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.

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