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July 1, 2010 8:50 PM

SC rejects former Goa Tourism Minister's bail plea

The Supreme Court today dismissed the anticipatory bail plea of former Goa Tourism Minister Francisco Mickey Pacheco in connection with the death of his woman friend. The apex court rejected the bail plea of the former minister observing that the accused has the propensity to influence the trial. A ...

July 1, 2010 8:20 PM

Rains lash North India, mercury dips

Pre-monsoon showers today lashed many parts of North India bringing down mercury levels by few notches. Heavy rain in Punjab and Haryana provided much needed respite to the people from the sultry weather conditions, while Himachal Pradesh also received good rainfall. The maximum temperature dropped ...

July 1, 2010 7:48 PM

Bodies of slain CRPF jawans taken to native states

Poignant scenes unfolded as the bodies of the CRPF jawans killed in Tuesday's brutal Naxal attack in Chhattisgarh were today brought to their native states. The slain jawans were given guard of honour and floral tributes were paid by senior leaders and officials. <br/><br/>W...

July 1, 2010 7:47 PM

Saraswat launches Golden Jubilee year celebrations of INMAS

The Scientific Advisor to the Defence Minister Dr VK Saraswat has emphasized the need to ensure widespread availability of the nuclear medicine and related facilities. Launching the Golden Jubilee year celebrations of the Institute of Nuclear Medicine and Allied Sciences (INMAS), in New Delhi today,...

July 1, 2010 7:47 PM

NAC discusses issues related to Food Security Bill

Issues related to Food Security Bill were discussed in depth at the National Advisory Council (NAC) meeting today with a special focus on reaching out to the poorest. The need for systematic reforms to improve the functioning of Public Distribution system was also emphasized. <br/><br...

July 1, 2010 6:43 PM

GoM held detailed discussions on caste census

Group of Ministers set up to consider the inclusion of caste in census held detailed discussions on the issue.<br/><br/>Talking to reporters after the meeting the Human Resource Development Minister Mr. Kapil Sibal said that GOM will hold another round of discussions soon.The GoM...

July 1, 2010 6:31 PM

Govt unveils code of conduct for safe tourism

Ahead of the Commonwealth Games, government today unveiled a code of conduct for the tourism industry, aimed at checking exploitation of both visitors and local residents and preventing sex tourism. Unveiling the 'code of conduct for safe and honourable tourism, Union Tourism Minister Kumari Se...

July 1, 2010 6:18 PM

Left parties charge Govt with supporting rich club of people

Left parties today charged the government with supporting the rich club of people, ignoring the vast majority . CPI(M), CPI, Revolutionary Socialist Party and Forward Bloc jointly organised a national convention on food security and price rise in New Delhi . The convention supported the call for Bha...

July 1, 2010 6:02 PM

Jayalalitha welcomes UN panel on Lanka war crimes

Jayalalitha today welcomed the appointment of a committee by United Nations to look into alleged human rights violations during the war against LTTE in Sri Lanka. The AIADMK supremo said it gave confidence that all was not lost for Tamil race and people. She claimed that Sri Lanka should have no obj...

July 1, 2010 5:58 PM

GoM meeting on caste census in progress

A Meeting of Group of Ministers is in progress in New Delhi to consider the issue of inclusion of caste in census. Government had last month set up the GoM on the issue after consensus eluded it at two meetings of the Union Cabinet. <br/><br/>Several political parties, including ...

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