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October 24, 2010 9:08 AM

‘NAC recommends food security cover for 80 crore people

The National Advisory Council has recommended food security cover for nearly eighty crore people in the country through Public Distribution System network.It has suggested the implementation of the first phase of the proposed food security legislation from the beginning of next financial year and co...

October 23, 2010 8:46 PM

Army foils infiltration bid near LoC

In Jammu and Kashmir, Army today foiled an infiltration bid near the Line of Control (LoC) in Uri Sector of Baramulla district, killing three militants. A Defence spokesperson said that the operation is still on.The Army and BSF, guarding the Loc, have intensified vigil to prevent the militants from...

October 23, 2010 8:46 PM

Interlocutors in Valley to listen to all

The group of three interlocutors appointed by the Centre on Kashmir has reached Srinagar embarking on its mission Kashmir from today. The group is headed by senior journalist Dileep Padgaonkar. It is the first visit of the group after being entrusted the job of engaging all sections of the people in...

October 23, 2010 7:39 PM

Danger signal is lowered in Orissa as cyclonic storm moves northwards

In Orissa, danger signal has been lowered at Gopalpur and Paradeep ports of Orissa with the very severe cyclonic storm 'GIRI' over North-East Bay of Bengal moving Northwards. However, fishermen have been cautioned while venturing into the sea. Giri has crossed Myanmar Coast about 70 km to ...

October 23, 2010 7:36 PM

PM to leave on three-nation tour on Sunday

The Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh leaves on a three-nation tour to Japan, Malaysia and Vietnam tomorrow morning to give a further impetus to India's Look East Policy. A high level delegation including External Affairs Minister S.M. Krishna, National Security Advisor Shiv Shankar Menon and a...

October 23, 2010 7:01 PM

Prez calls upon educational institutions to make education amalgam of knowledge

President Pratibha Devisingh Patil has called upon the education institutions to make education an amalgam of knowledge. She said that since the primary education has been made a fundamental right, the duty on part of the stakeholders has increased manifold.The President was addressing the 75th Foun...

October 23, 2010 6:57 PM

Danger signal is lowered In Orissa as cyclonic storm moves northwards

In Orissa, danger signal has been lowered at Gopalpur and Paradeep ports of Orissa with the very severe cyclonic storm 'GIRI' over North-East Bay of Bengal moving Northwards. However, fishermen have been cautioned while venturing into the sea. Giri has crossed Myanmar Coast about 70 km to ...

October 23, 2010 6:57 PM

PM to leave on three-nation tour on Monday

The Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh leaves on a three-nation tour to Japan, Malaysia and Vietnam tomorrow morning to give a further impetus to India's Look East Policy. A high level delegation including External Affairs Minister S.M. Krishna, National Security Advisor Shiv Shankar Menon and a...

October 23, 2010 2:12 PM

Thunder & storm take North by surprise

People in north India were taken by surprise as dust storm and thunder showers lashed several parts of the region on Friday. Hailstorm and rain disrupted normal life at several places in Punjab while temperature dropped sharply by four degrees in the state and adjoining Haryana. Dust storm and rain ...

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