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June 10, 2010 2:49 PM

NGO hits out at ex-CJI for? Bhopal gas tragedy case

Hitting out at former Chief Justice of India A H Ahmadi for a 1996 ruling in the Bhopal gas tragedy case, an NGO working for the victims of the industrial disaster today alleged that he is as much responsible as Warren Anderson, the ex-Union Carbide Chairman. <br/><br/>The conven...

June 10, 2010 2:30 PM

India-Sri Lankan knowledge initiative launched

India and Sri Lanka have agreed to start a knowledge initiative that will assist in making the island nation into a trilingual society and improving linkages between universities in the two countries. <br/><br/>A joint declaration issued after detailed discussions between the Pri...

June 10, 2010 2:29 PM

Cabinet committee approves proposal for initiation of technical education

The cabinet committee on economic affairs today approved the proposal for initiation of second phase of technical education, quality improvement programme. Briefing reporters after the CCEA meeting, Home minister Mr P Chidambaram said that the project will involve an expenditure of over two thousand...

June 10, 2010 2:16 PM

India-Sri Lankan knowledge initiative launched?

India and Sri Lanka have agreed to start a knowledge initiative that will assist in making the island nation into a trilingual society and improving linkages between universities in the two countries. <br/><br/>A joint declaration issued after detailed discussions between the Pri...

June 10, 2010 2:16 PM

Govt. re-constitutes GoM on Bhopal Gas tragedy

The government has re-constituted a Group of Ministers to go into range of issues concerning the Bhopal gas tragedy. <br/><br/>The GoM to be headed by Home Minister P Chidambaram will examine all issues like gas leakage, remedial measures and make appropriate recommendations rela...

June 10, 2010 2:15 PM

‘Chidambaram to press Pak on Saeed probe

India is expected to press Pakistan to pursue probe against Lashkar-e-Taiba founder Hafiz Saeed in the 26/11 Mumbai attacks case during the visit of Home Minister P Chidambaram to Islamabad later this month. Mr Chidambaram, who will be travelling to Islamabad for SAARC Interior Minister's Confe...

June 10, 2010 2:13 PM

Govt revised minimum support price for paddy

The government today revised the Minimum Support Price for paddy from 950 rupees a quintal to 1000 rupees. A decision to this effect was taken in the cabinet committee on prices. <br/><br/>Briefing reporters, the Home minister Mr P Chidambaram announced a whopping increase of ove...

June 10, 2010 1:57 PM

Food security and rural development remained at centre of discussions

Food security and rural development remained at the centre of discussions at the first meeting of the National Advisory Council, NAC, in New Delhi today. <br/><br/>The newly constituted 14 member council met under the leadership of its Chairperson, Mrs. Sonia Gandhi. Experts from...

June 10, 2010 1:24 PM

Cabinet approves amendment to Hindu Marriage Act, 1995

Cabinet today approved an amendment in the Hindu Marriage Act 1955. Briefing reporters after the cabinet meeting the Minister for information and broadcasting Minister Mrs. Ambika Soni said that this amendment provides for divorce of a couple in case of irretrievable differences. <br/>&#06...

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