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June 24, 2010 7:32 PM

Ramachandran lays foundation of ICP at Indo-Nepal border

The Union Minister of State for Home, Mr. M. Ramachandran has said that all efforts are being made to simplify the Indo-Nepal trade and transit procedures. <br/><br/>This was stated by Mr. Ramachandran while laying the foundation stone of integrated check post at Indo-Nepal borde...

June 24, 2010 7:19 PM

Govt. approves transparent system of selection for LPG distributors

Government has approved the proposal to introduce a transparent system of selection of distributors for LPG in the country through the draw of lots. <br/><br/>According to an official release, the new system will be based on the pattern of methodology successfully introduced unde...

June 24, 2010 7:17 PM

Centre asks states to keep strict vigil on artificial ripening of fruits

Centre has directed states to keep a strict vigil on use of carbide gas for artificial ripening of fruits. This is prohibited under the provisions of Prevention of Food Adulteration, PFA, Rules 1955. <br/><br/>In a circular to all State Food (Health) authorities, the Food Safety ...

June 24, 2010 7:16 PM

Plastic bags to be banned in Haridwar

The use of plastic bags will be banned in Haridwar from next month. Shopkeepers using plastic bags will be fined between 500 and 1000 rupees.<br/><br/>Senior City Health ffier Shivender Singh said that pilgrims will also not be allowed to enter Haridwar with polythene bags. Harid...

June 24, 2010 6:34 PM

LCA (Navy) NP1 to roll out on July 6

The first Naval version of Light Combat Aircraft named as LCA (Navy) NP1 will roll out from HAL ARDC design hangar on July sixth. The Chief of the Naval Staff Admiral Nirmal Verma will launch the aircraft that is designed and developed indigenously.<br/><br/>Aeronautical Developm...

June 24, 2010 6:33 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 5:46 PM

Centre to bring stringent laws to stop illegal mining

The Centre will bring in stringent laws to stop illegal mining across the country. This is being done keeping in view the country's internal security aspects. <br/><br/>Talking to reporters in New Delhi today, the Mines Minister, Mr. B K Handique said several rounds of consu...

June 24, 2010 5:42 PM

Centre to bring stringent laws to stop illegal mining

The Centre will bring in stringent laws to stop illegal mining across the country. This is being done keeping in view the country's internal security aspects. <br/><br/>Talking to reporters in New Delhi today, the Mines Minister, Mr. B K Handique said several rounds of consu...

June 24, 2010 5:41 PM

India extends ban on import of milk & milk products from China

India today extended the ban on import of milk and milk products from China for another six months. The ban was notified by the Directorate General of Foreign Trade in the Commerce Ministry. <br/><br/>According to notice the items prohibited for import into India from the neighbo...

June 24, 2010 3:59 PM

Former Minister Jaswant Singh rejoins BJP

Former Minister and senior politician Jaswant Singh today rejoined BJP after ten months. He was expelled from the party following controversy over his comments on Mohd Ali Jinnah in his book. His formal re-entry in the party was announced at the party headquarters in New Delhi in the presence of sen...

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