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August 26, 2010 8:21 PM

Mamta Bannerjee launches train in honour of Mother Express

Railway Minister Mamta Bannerjee opened an exhibition train - Mother Express - at Sealdah station in Kolkata on Thursday evening. The Superior General of the Missionaries of Charity, Sister Prema was present on the occasion.

August 26, 2010 7:35 PM

Bill to protect whistle blowers introduced in Lok Sabha

A landmark bill to protect whistle blowers was today introduced in the Lok Sabha. The bill provides for adequate protection to the persons reporting corruption or willful misuse of power. It also has the provision for a regular mechanism to be put in place that will encourage such persons to disclos...

August 26, 2010 7:28 PM

Several parts of North India continue to reel under severe flood

The flood situation in Northern part of Bihar is grim as water level of river Kosi Bagmati and Gandak is swelling all along its course. AIR Patna correspondent reports that three hundred villages have submerged. Major areas of Narkatiyaganj town have also been submerged. Surging water of turbulent B...

August 26, 2010 7:24 PM

122 drug De – addiction centres established across country

The Minister of Health and Family Welfare has established 122 drug De - addiction centres across the country. Replying questions in the Rajya Sabha, the Minister for Social Justice Mukul Wasnik said that centre is not directly setting up de-addiction centres. He added these centres are being set up ...

August 26, 2010 7:20 PM

Congress expresses concern over agitation by UP farmers

The Congress has expressed concern over the ongoing agitation by farmers in Uttar Pradesh demanding higher compensation for the land acquired for construction of the Yamuna Expressway.Talking to reporters in New Delhi, party spokesman Manish Tiwari said, the issue is not confined to the UP farmers a...

August 26, 2010 7:20 PM

Congress expresses concern over agitation by farmers in UP

The Congress has expressed concern over the ongoing agitation by farmers in Uttar Pradesh demanding higher compensation for the land acquired for construction of the Yamuna Expressway.Talking to reporters in New Delhi, party spokesman Manish Tiwari said, the issue is not confined to the UP farmers a...

August 26, 2010 6:02 PM

Commission of enquiry orders probe into illegal mining

A commission of enquiry has been ordered to probe the large scale illegal mining in the country. Replying to a short duration discussion in the Rajya Sabha today, Mines Minister B.K. Handique said there is sufficient evidence available on illegal mining taking place in the country. He said the gover...

August 26, 2010 5:52 PM

Water level receding in river Yamuna but still above danger mark

The water level in river Yamuna has come down slightly although it still continues to flow above the danger mark. The river is flowing at 205.77 metres, 94 centimeters above the danger level. According to officials, the water level in the river is expected to come down further. The national capital ...

August 26, 2010 5:48 PM

Four arrested in diamond heist remanded to police custody

Four foreign nationals arrested at the Dubai airport for stealing diamonds in Mumbai have been remanded to police custody by a Mumbai court. The accused were brought to Mumbai this morning from Dubai by the city police.The four have been accused of stealing diamonds, weighing 889 carats worth 6.6 cr...

August 26, 2010 5:45 PM

Congress expresses concern over agitation by farmers UP

The Congress has expressed concern over the ongoing agitation by farmers in Uttar Pradesh demanding higher compensation for the land acquired for construction of the Yamuna Expressway.Talking to reporters in New Delhi, party spokesman Manish Tiwari said, the issue is not confined to the UP farmers a...

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