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June 24, 2010 9:20 PM

Karnataka CM terms Lokayukta's resignation unfortunate

The Governor of Karnataka Hans Raj Bharadwaj has said that the resignation letter submitted by Lokayuktha Justice Santhosh Hegde is still with him. <br/><br/>Speaking to the mediapersons on the sidelines of a function in Bangalore today, he said Justice Hegde should not be allowe...

June 24, 2010 9:13 PM

Karnataka CM terms Lokayukta's resignation unfortunate?

The Governor of Karnataka Hans Raj Bharadwaj has said that the resignation letter submitted by Lokayuktha Justice Santhosh Hegde is still with him. <br/><br/>Speaking to the mediapersons on the sidelines of a function in Bangalore today, he said Justice Hegde should not be allowe...

June 24, 2010 9:06 PM

Rainfall so far 11 pc below normal; Met dept. says no cause to alarm

India received 11 per cent less rains than normal during the June 1-23 period.<br/><br/>The weather office said that the country received 97.4 mm rainfall for the June 1-23 period as against the normal levels of 109.6 mm.<br/><br/>However, weather scientists h...

June 24, 2010 9:03 PM

Former Union Minister Digvijay Singh passes away

Former Union Minister and an independent member of parliament representing Banka constituency of Bihar, Digvijay Singh, passed away on Thursday morning. <br/><br/>The 55 year old leader died of heart attack in London where he was being treated for some time. He is survived by his...

June 24, 2010 8:59 PM

Another arrest in Gyaneshwari derailment case?

A close associate of key accused in the derailment of the Gyaneshwari Express on the 28th of last month, Bapi Mehto has been arrested from West Midnapore district of West Bengal. <br/><br/>The Jhargram Superintendent of Police Mr. Praveen Tripathi Said, Amiya Mahato was arrested ...

June 24, 2010 8:53 PM

NCW seeks punishment for persons who condone honour killings

The National Commission for Women today sought severe and quick punishment for people who give provocative statements condoning the so called honour killings. It contended that the phrase honour kiling is glorifying a heinous and barbaric crime.<br/><br/>NCW Chairperson Girija Vy...

June 24, 2010 8:52 PM

India received 11 pc less rains below normal

India received 11 per cent less rains than normal during the June 1-23 period.<br/><br/>The weather office said that the country received 97.4 mm rainfall for the June 1-23 period as against the normal levels of 109.6 mm.<br/><br/>However, weather scientists h...

June 24, 2010 8:47 PM

Mamta flags off ‘Commonwealth Express’ Exhibition train

The Railway Minister, Ms Mamta Banerjee on Thursday flagged off an Exhibition Train, named Commonwealth Express, on the themes of Sports and Information Technology (IT) from Safdarjung Railway Station, New Delhi. <br/><br/>Speaking on the occasion Ms Banerjee said that the train ...

June 24, 2010 7:34 PM

India committed to promote environmentally sustainable jobs : Govt

The Government is focusing on creation of green jobs as India was committed to fostering environmentally sustainable employment opportunities. <br/><br/>Speaking at the first-ever national conference on green jobs organised by International Labour Organisation in New Delhi on Thu...

June 24, 2010 7:33 PM

Another arrest in Gyaneshwari derailment case?

A close associate of key accused in the derailment of the Gyaneshwari Express on the 28th of last month, Bapi Mehto has been arrested from West Midnapore district of West Bengal. <br/><br/>The Jhargram Superintendent of Police Mr. Praveen Tripathi Said, Amiya Mahato was arrested ...

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