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April 19, 2010 1:51 PM

Two bombs fired from Pak side into Indian territory

In Punjab, two bombs have been fired from Pakistan side into Indian territory, last night, but there is no loss of life and property has been reported. <br/> <br/>Confirming the incident to AIR Jalandhar Correspondent, the Deputy Inspector General of Police, BSF, Punjab Frontier,...

April 19, 2010 1:36 PM

Govt to increase manpower in Post dept

The manpower in the Post Department is being increased to meet the competition of private couriers. 7800 new more posts have been sanctioned for the purpose. <br/> <br/>Replying supplementaries in the Lok Sabha the Minister of State for Communications Mr. Sachin Pilot said that f...

April 19, 2010 1:36 PM

No proposal of issuing separate Identity Cards for Sr Citizens: Govt

The Government on Monday said that there is no proposal of issuing separate Identity Cards for Senior Citizens in the country. <br/> <br/>Replying a question in the Lok Sabha the Minister of Social Justice and Empowerment Mr. Mukul Wasnik said that according to Census 2001, there...

April 19, 2010 1:35 PM

Govt to formulate new policy for e-waste management

A new policy for management of electronic waste is being formulated by the centre. Replying supplementaries in Rajya Sabha on Monday, Forest and Environment Minister Mr Jairam Ramesh said guidelines for disposal of e-waste are expected to be made public by 15th of May. These will include details rel...

April 19, 2010 1:23 PM

Delhi HC dismisses plea for CBI probe against Tharoor

The Delhi High Court on Monday refused to entertain a plea seeking a CBI probe into former Union Minister Shashi Tharoor's alleged proxy stake in the Kochi IPL franchisee.<br/> <br/>Dismissing the petition filed by an advocate, a bench of the court said there is no merit in ...

April 19, 2010 1:03 PM

Air India resumes its flights to US with diverted route

Air India has resumed flights to the US and Jet Airways to North America. But, the flights for European destinations of all the airlines continue to remain suspended due to spread of volcanic ashes over Europe.<br/> <br/>An Air India spokesperson said that the Airliner resumed it...

April 19, 2010 9:33 AM

PM condoles death of C K Prahalad

The Prime Minister has expressed grief and shock at the demise of C K Prahalad, describing him as a brilliant and one of the most influential management thinkers ever.<br/> <br/>In a message to Prahalad's wife Gayatri Prahalad, Dr Manmohan Singh said Prahalad's "bold an...

April 19, 2010 9:14 AM

Severe heat wave affects normal life in most parts of India

The heatwave continues to sweep most part of the country with the temperature hovering above 45 degree celsius at many places. Bhusawal in Maharashtra recorded a sizzling 47.5 degree celsius. <br/> <br/>In Rajasthan maximum temperature is continuously increasing all over the stat...

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