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October 27, 2010 5:29 PM

India signs CSC treaty on nuclear damages in Vienna

India today signed the Convention on Supplementary Compensation at the IAEA in Vienna, which will allow it do nuclear commerce for clean energy production. The international Convention provides for compensation in case of trans-national implications of a nuclear accident. The Indian move is seen as ...

October 27, 2010 2:45 PM

Kamalnath says, road expansion likely to be completed by end of the year

Government has said that by the end of the year, 25,000 kilometers of road expansion or construction is likely to be completed. Addressing Economic Editors Conference in New Delhi today, Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Kamal Nath said that 12 kilometers of roads are being built every ...

October 27, 2010 2:40 PM

Madhavan Nair underlines the need to handle waste management in rural areas

The Former ISRO Chairman Dr G Madhavan Nair has underlined the need of sanitation and handling various waste management in the rural areas. Releasing the Compendium based on Studies on Pollution Mitigation in New Delhi, Mr Nair said that agriculture, animal, sewage and other wastes, available in the...

October 27, 2010 2:25 PM

Road expansion likely to be completed by end of the year says KamalNath

Government has said that by the end of the year, 25,000 kilometers of road expansion or construction is likely to be completed. Addressing Economic Editors Conference in New Delhi today, Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Kamal Nath said that 12 kilometers of roads are being built every ...

October 27, 2010 1:49 PM

Govt to promote Cruise Tourism in the country

Tourism and Shipping Ministry are holding talks to promote Cruise Tourism in the country. Speaking to reporters after signing a pact with International Finance Corporation, Tourism Minister Ms Selja said there is a huge potential in this area. She added that India is fast emerging as a favoured tour...

October 27, 2010 1:47 PM

Curfew imposed in Srinagar and other towns

In Kashmir valley, authorities have imposed curfew today in entire Srinagar city and other towns of Baramula, Sopore, Kupwara, Handwara and Awantipora. The step has been taken as a precautionary measure in view of protest call by separatists today. Meanwhile, Infantry Day is being celebrated today. ...

October 27, 2010 1:37 PM

Planning Commission firms up its views for development of Naxal-affected areas

The Planning Commission says it has firmed up its views on 13,742 crore rupees Integrated Action Plan for the development of Naxal-affected areas in the country. The Deputy Chairman, Planning Commission, Mr.Montek Singh Ahluwalia said that the proposal is being sent for cabinet approval today. The p...

October 27, 2010 12:43 PM

President condoles passing away of freedom fighter Satyawati

The President Pratibha Devisingh Patil has condoled the passing away of veteran freedom fighter Mrs Satyawati. In her condolence message, the President has said that Mrs. Satyawati actively participated in the freedom struggle. In her death, the nation has lost an eminent personality and a great fre...

October 27, 2010 12:38 PM

Govt to promote Cruise Tourism in the county

Tourism and Shipping Ministry are holding talks to promote Cruise Tourism in the country. Speaking to reporters after signing a pact with International Finance Corporation, Tourism Minister Ms Selja said there is a huge potential in this area. She added that India is fast emerging as a favoured tour...

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