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April 13, 2010 8:19 PM

Centre to deploy 6000 CRPF personnel in naxal affected States

Government will send around 6,000 CRPF personnel to naxal-affected states of the country. The six battalions of the CRPF to be sent for anti-Maoist operations will be drawn from units which have recently finished training and are scheduled to go for deployment. Quoting official sources, our corresop...

April 13, 2010 8:18 PM

Centre reviews developmental projects underway in 33 naxal-affected districts

Government today reviewed the development projects being undertaken in 33 Naxal-affected districts with the participation of chief secretaries of seven extremism-hit states through video conferencing. The meeting held in the capital and chaired by Cabinet Secretary K M Chandrasekhar, took stock of t...

April 13, 2010 8:17 PM

Centre calls for development of tourist destinations

Centre today called for development of tourist destinations and circuits through convergence of resources. The convergence has to be between various central ministries and the state governments. This was revealed by the union tourism minister Kumari Selja while addressing a meeting on the issue in N...

April 13, 2010 7:57 PM

Nation pays homage to Jalianwala Bagh martyrs

The Nation is paying homage to the martyrs of Jallianwala Bagh massacre, today, who were killed in cold blood by Brigadier General Dyer on the orders of British Govt, 91 years ago on April 13, 1919.<br/>The massacre of thousands of unarmed civilians, who had assembled in the Bagh in Amrits...

April 13, 2010 7:47 PM

Devotees including foreigners take holy dip in Haridwar Ganga

In Haridwar, lakhs of devotees from across the country including foreigners took holy dip in the river Ganga on the eve of Baisakhi. Elaborate security arrangements has been made to avoid any untoward incident. Railways have operated more than dozen trains to facilitate the pilgrims.<br/>

April 13, 2010 7:46 PM

Jairam Ramesh to head India's climate talks teams

Environment Minister Jairam Ramesh today said he will be heading the country's climate talks teams at international fora. Speaking to reporters on the sidelines of a function in New Delhi, Mr Ramesh said he would be the country's chief negotiator for talks related to climate change. Previo...

April 13, 2010 7:19 PM

Railway Board presents awards to 167 employees

Railway Board today presented awards to its 167 employees for their outstanding performance during the year 2009-10. The award carries a Running Efficiency Shield, a Merit Certificate and Cash. Presenting the awards, the Chairman of Railway Board, Mr. S.S. Khurana said that hard work of the employee...

April 13, 2010 7:18 PM

Prez, Vice Prez, PM greet nation on Baisakhi,Visu, Rongali Bihu, Naba Barsha

President, Vice President and Prime Minister have greeted the nation on the occasion of Baisakhi,Visu, Rongali Bihu and Naba Barsha tomorrow. In her message, the President Mrs Pratibha Devisingh Patil has said that these joyous festivals inspire the countrymen to strive for peace, harmony and amity ...

April 13, 2010 7:18 PM

Indian navy warns Dhows to avoid piracy prone areas off Somalia

Indian navy has again warned Dhow, small ship, owners to avoid the piracy prone areas off Somalia. Despite the advisories issued by the DG Shipping, Indian dhows continue to operate in these piracy infested areas, placing at risk the lives of Indian crew onboard. Navy spokesperson told reporters in ...

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