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June 9, 2010 9:23 AM

Army orders inquiry into allegations against Lt. Gen A K Nanda

Army has ordered a court of inquiry into allegations of sexual misconduct against Engineer-in-Chief Lt Gen A K Nanda. Defence sources said that the probe will be conducted by a General-rank officer senior to him. <br/> <br/>Earlier the Defence ministry had said that there are som...

June 8, 2010 8:33 PM

Tamils’ resettlement to dominate talks with visiting Sri Lankan Prez

Resettlement of Tamils in Sri Lanka and political solution to the ethnic issue are likely to be the focus of discussion between the visiting Sri Lankan President Mahinda Rajapaksa and Indian leaders. Expansion of cooperation in economy and defence are also high on the agenda. <br/> <b...

June 8, 2010 8:32 PM

Flood situation in Karimganj continues to grim

In Assam, the flood situation in Karimganj district of Barak valley remains critical for the 4th day on Monday. Over three lakh people are affected by the flood. The Deputy Commissioner Incharge of Karimganj, A. Nanda Babu Singla told AIR Silchar correspondent that altogether 244 relief camps have b...

June 8, 2010 7:22 PM

Country experiences unseasonal rain; Rajasthan receives heavy rainfall

The country has been experiencing unseasonal heavy rainfall in many parts. The pleasant weather prevailing over most parts of North and North western regions the country is due to the Cyclone Phet. According to the MET department the maximum temperature would fall by 2-3 degree Celsius in these area...

June 8, 2010 7:11 PM

Country experiences unseasonal rain; Rajasthan receives heavy rainfall

The country has been experiencing unseasonal heavy rainfall in many parts. The pleasant weather prevailing over most parts of North and North western regions the country is due to the Cyclone Phet. According to the MET department the maximum temperature would fall by 2-3 degree Celsius in these area...

June 8, 2010 2:44 PM

Country experiences unseasonal rain; Rajasthan receives heavy rainfall

The country has been experiencing unseasonal heavy rainfall in many parts. The pleasant weather prevailing over most parts of North and North western regions the country is due to the Cyclone Phet. According to the MET department the maximum temperature would fall by 2-3 degree Celsius in these area...

June 8, 2010 2:39 PM

Resettlement of Tamils in Lanka high on agenda during Rajpaksa's India visit

Re settlement of Tamils in Sri Lanka and political solution to the ethnic issue are likely to be the focus of discussion between the visiting Sri Lankan President Mahinda Rajapaksa and Indian leaders. The Sri Lankan President is arriving on a four day visit to India this evening. Expansion of cooper...

June 8, 2010 2:33 PM

Vice President favours global legal regime against terrorism

Vice President Hamid Ansari has made a strong pitch for an international legal regime against terrorism, saying the menace knows no boundaries and seriously threatens global peace and security. Addressing a banquet hosted by President of the Senate of the Parliament of Czech Republic last night, he ...

June 8, 2010 2:10 PM

Initiative to reduce disasters risk launched in New Delhi

A new initiative to reduce the risk of Natural Disasters in South Asia was launched in New Delhi today. Mayors from the cities of Delhi, Karachi, Colombo, Pune and Thimphu signed on a pledge on the opening ceremony of the two-day conference. The theme is making the cities resilient against Natural D...

June 8, 2010 1:58 PM

EGoM defers decision on fuel price hike

A panel of ministers deferred a decision on raising fuel prices due to a lack of quorum. But the Empowered Group of Ministers (EGoM) , discussed the impact on freeing petrol and diesel prices from government control on inflation. <br/><br/>Freeing petrol and diesel prices would m...

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