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August 11, 2010 6:48 PM

2009 Tenzing Norgay National Adventure Awards announced

Tenzing Norgay National Adventure Awards for the year 2009 have been announced . Among the four awardees is Sufyan Shaik , the youngest person in the world to swim 9 seas around the world at the tender age of 17 years. Others recipients are HC Kamlesh Kumar Boiunthiyal, Wg. Com. Jai Kishan and Ms. C...

August 11, 2010 6:48 PM

2009 Tenzing Norgay National Adventure Awards announced

Tenzing Norgay National Adventure Awards for the year 2009 have been announced . Among the four awardees is Sufyan Shaik , the youngest person in the world to swim 9 seas around the world at the tender age of 17 years. Others recipients are HC Kamlesh Kumar Boiunthiyal, Wg. Com. Jai Kishan and Ms. C...

August 11, 2010 2:12 PM

Almost 12 to 13 % of GDP lost annually due to natural calamities: NDMA

The National Disaster Management Authority(NDMA) today said that almost 12 to 13 percent of GDP is lost annually due to natural calamities in the developing countries. Addressing a seminar in New Delhi, the vice chairman of NDMA General N C Vij said that the increase in growth rate is wiped off by t...

August 11, 2010 2:12 PM

Almost 12 to 13 % of GDP lost annually due to natural calamities: NDMA

The National Disaster Management Authority(NDMA) today said that almost 12 to 13 percent of GDP is lost annually due to natural calamities in the developing countries. Addressing a seminar in New Delhi, the vice chairman of NDMA General N C Vij said that the increase in growth rate is wiped off by t...

August 11, 2010 2:03 PM

Leh death toll rises to 170

In Jammu and Kashmir, the death toll in the Leh tragedy has risen to 170, about 400 people are still missing after the region was hit by flash floods triggered by a cloud burst on Friday. Three French nationals, an Italian and a Spaniard were among 23 foreigners killed in the cloudburst and flash fl...

August 11, 2010 2:03 PM

Leh death toll rises to 170

In Jammu and Kashmir, the death toll in the Leh tragedy has risen to 170, about 400 people are still missing after the region was hit by flash floods triggered by a cloud burst on Friday. Three French nationals, an Italian and a Spaniard were among 23 foreigners killed in the cloudburst and flash fl...

August 11, 2010 1:37 PM

Court grants interim bail to MSC Chitra captain

A local Mumbai court today granted interim bail to the captain of merchant vessel MSC Chitra, which collided with another cargo ship off the city's coast. The captain, Mandeleno Ranjit Martin, had sought bail after an FIR was registered against him. The prosecution has sought time till the 18th...

August 11, 2010 1:37 PM

Court grants interim bail to MSC Chitra captain

A local Mumbai court today granted interim bail to the captain of merchant vessel MSC Chitra, which collided with another cargo ship off the city's coast. The captain, Mandeleno Ranjit Martin, had sought bail after an FIR was registered against him. The prosecution has sought time till the 18th...

August 11, 2010 1:36 PM

Govt planning to bring out comprehensive law to prevent cruelty to animals

The government is planning to bring out a comprehensive law to prevent cruelty to animals. Replying to questions in the Lok Sabha today, the Environment Minister, Mr. Jairam Ramesh said the proposed law will also ensure promotion of welfare measures for animals. Sharing concern over the growing crue...

August 11, 2010 1:36 PM

Govt planning to bring out comprehensive law to prevent cruelty to animals

The government is planning to bring out a comprehensive law to prevent cruelty to animals. Replying to questions in the Lok Sabha today, the Environment Minister, Mr. Jairam Ramesh said the proposed law will also ensure promotion of welfare measures for animals. Sharing concern over the growing crue...

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