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April 24, 2010 9:06 PM

Eight congress legislators join Lyngdoh ministry in Meghalaya

In Meghalaya, eight congress legislators today joined the Lyngdoh ministry by taking oath of Office and secrecy. They are Rowell Lyngdoh, HDR Lyngdoh, Founder S Cajee, FW Momin and Augustine Marak, Dr RC Laloo, Ampareen Lyngdoh and Prestone Tynsong.<br/> <br/>Portfolios have not ...

April 24, 2010 2:12 PM

Two Hizbul militants killed in gunbattle with Security Forces in J & K

In Jammu and Kashmir, two militants of Hizbul Mujahideen were killed in a fierce encounter with Police and Security Forces in Gandoh area of Doda district of Jammu region today. The killing of the two militants is considered yet another major success for Police and security forces in the hilly Doda ...

April 24, 2010 1:44 PM

Govt. to continue its two pronged approach to deal with Naxalism: Chidambaram

The Home Minister today reiterated that the government will continue to follow its two-pronged approach of development and calibrated police action to deal with the Naxal problem. Mr P. Chidambaram has also called for full and proper utilization of the funds, provided by the Centre for development o...

April 24, 2010 1:43 PM

PM to take final call on constituting JPC for probe in IPL affairs

Prime Minister will take a final call on constituting a Joint Parliamentary Committee to probe the IPL controversy. A decision to this effect was taken in the Congress Core Group meeting, chaired by the Party President, Mrs. Sonia Gandhi last evening. Earlier the opposition stepped up pressure on th...

April 24, 2010 1:01 PM

Oberoi reopens for public after 26/11 terror attack

The Oberoi, one of the three luxury hotels, which was stormed by militants on the night of26/11 in the city, reopens today The hotel that was badly damaged during the attacks and lost around 35 people, including 10 of its staff, has since undergone massive restoration and renovation. The hotel has b...

April 24, 2010 12:43 PM

EGOM on food decides OMSS for wheat till September

The Empowered Group of Ministers (EGoM) on Food has decided to extend the Open Market Sales Scheme (OMSS) for wheat till September. <br/> <br/>Source said, the EGoM, headed by Finance Minister Pranab Kumar Mukherjee, yesterday discussed the rice and wheat availability situation, ...

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