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September 7, 2010 7:33 PM

Homi Sethna laid to rest

The mortal remains of former Atomic Energy Commission Chairman Homi Nusserwanji Sethna were today laid to rest in Mumbai as per Parsi rituals. Sethna, who was the guiding force behind India's first nuclear test died at his Malabar Hill resident on Sunday night.

September 7, 2010 7:14 PM

Cabinet decides not to bring fresh ordinance on Enemy Property

The Union Cabinet has decided against bringing fresh ordinance on Enemy Property as Consensus could not be reached on the issue. Earlier Ordinance could not be converted into a a bill during the Monsoon session of parliament. The Ordinance has since lapsed. According to official sources a comprehens...

September 7, 2010 7:13 PM

P.J. Thomas sworn-in as CVC

Mr. P. J. Thomas has been appointed as the new Central Vigilance Commssioner. He was administered the oath of office at a simple ceremony held at Rashtrapati Bhavan this evening. The Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh, Vice President Hamid Ansari, Home Minister P Chidambaram, Law Minister M Veerappa M...

September 7, 2010 7:05 PM

Active youth participation will make corruption free system: Rahul Gandhi

AICC General Secretary, Mr. Rahul Gandhi has stressed the need of active participation of the youth to create healthy atmosphere for corruption free system in the country. He was interacting with the college students at Aurangabad, Maharashtra this afternoon. He said, the gap between the rich and th...

September 7, 2010 7:03 PM

Ten lakh tribals get land rights under Indian Forest Rights Act: Bhuria

Ten lakh tribals across the country have been given land rights so far under the Indian forest Rights Act. In an exclusive interview to our correspondent Vijay Raina the Minister for Tribal Affairs Kanti Lal Bhuria said that 28 lakh representations have been received for the purpose. He added that t...

September 7, 2010 7:02 PM

In Kerala Hooch tragedy, death toll rises to 23

In the Hooch tragedy in Malappuram District of Kerala, the death toll has risen to 23. AIR correspondent reports that 125 persons have been admitted to Kozhikod Medical College.

September 7, 2010 5:43 PM

P.J. Thomas sworn-in as CVC

Mr. P. J. Thomas has been appointed as the new Central Vigilance Commssioner. He was sworn in at a ceremony held at Rashtrapati Bhavan this evening. Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, Vice President Hamid Ansari, Home Minister P Chidambaram, Law Minister M Veerappa Moily, Chief Information Commissioner ...

September 7, 2010 5:21 PM

Ghaghra & Ganga overflowing flooding 105 villages

In Uttar Pradesh, Gonda remains inundated following a breach embankment at Charsari dam for more than a week. More than 105 villages have been flooded by swollen Ghaghra affecting about three lakh population. Ghaghra River is still flowing above the danger mark in Barabanki, Ayodhya and in Ballia. T...

September 7, 2010 5:19 PM

P.J. Thomas sworn-in as new CVC

President has appointed Mr. P. J. Thomas as the new Chief Vigilance Commssioner. Mr. Thomas was sworn in as the Central Vigilance Commissioner at a ceremony held at Rashtrapati Bhavan this evening.

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