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May 31, 2010 6:07 PM

Hitendra Thakur holds sway in Vasai-Virar polls

Former MLA Hitendra Thakur proved his strong hold over Vasai region in neighbouring Thane district of Mumbai as his Bahujan Vikas Aghadi (BVA) emerged a clear winner, bagging 55 of the 88 seats in Vasai-Virar municipal corporation polls. <br/><br/>The first polls of the Vasai-Vir...

May 31, 2010 6:07 PM

Hitendra Thakur holds sway in Vasai-Virar polls

Former MLA Hitendra Thakur proved his strong hold over Vasai region in neighbouring Thane district of Mumbai as his Bahujan Vikas Aghadi (BVA) emerged a clear winner, bagging 55 of the 88 seats in Vasai-Virar municipal corporation polls. <br/><br/>The first polls of the Vasai-Vir...

May 31, 2010 6:06 PM

2 day convention of BJP CMs on 5th & 6th June

BJP to hold a two day National Convention on Good Governance in Mumbai on 5th and 6th of June. <br/><br/>Briefing reporters in New Delhi on Sunday, senior party leader Manohar Paricker said that this conference will be focusing upon review of some very noteworthy and innovative w...

May 31, 2010 5:44 PM

Nita Kapoor appointed as new Secretary-Defence Finance

Mrs. Nita Kapoor, is the new Secretary (Defence Finance). She is the first woman officer ever from north-east to take over this post. An IDAS officer of 1973 batch, Mrs. Kapoor was Controller General of Defence Accounts before taking over her new assignment. <br/>

May 31, 2010 4:30 PM

JaganMohan Reddy to continue his Telangana tour despite opposition

Andhara Pradesh Member Parliament Mr.Y S Jaganmohan Reddy has announced that he would go ahead with his tour of Telangana region. He said he is ready to quit from Lok Sabha if anyone proved that he had even made a single political statement during his tour of the region. Mr Jaganmohan son of former ...

May 31, 2010 1:40 PM

President concludes her first state visit to China

The President Mrs Pratibha Patil has concluded her first state visit to China asking business leaders of the two Asian giants to develop models of cooperation that will forge a long-term partnership and realise their true trade potential. Describing her six-day visit to China as very productive, the...

May 31, 2010 1:13 PM

Vice Prez arrives in Chennai on two-day long tour

Vice-President Mr Hamid Ansari arrived in Chennai on Monday afternoon on a two day visit to the state. At a function later on Monday evening, Mr Ansari will release the English rendering of the works of Chief Minister M. Karunanidhi at the University Centenary Auditorium. <br/> <br/&#...

May 31, 2010 12:52 PM

Govt soon to decide on measures to tackle naxalite menace: Antony

Defence Minister A K Antony said the government is examining all pros and cons of various aspects of deploying army in anti-Naxalite operations in the country. While making it clear that government had not taken any decision in the matter so far, he said, once a decision is made, it will be binding ...

May 31, 2010 12:44 PM

World No Tobacco Day being observed today

Today is World No Tobacco Day. This year the focus is on Gender and Tobacco with growing concern on high prevalence of tobacco use among women. The aim is to promote a healthy lifestyle and highlight the harmful effects of nicotine. <br/> <br/>Recognising widespread consumption o...

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