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March 16, 2010 8:17 AM

RS revokes suspension of four Samajwadi Party MPs

The Rajya Sabha today revoked suspension against four of the seven members belonging to RJD, SP and LJP. These members were suspended form the House for their unruly behaviour during the introduction of women's reservation bill.<br/><br/>A motion to this effect was moved in ...

March 16, 2010 8:17 AM

Govt. defers introduction of Civil Nuclear Liability Bill in LS

The Bill providing for civil liability for nuclear damage has not been introduced. The Bill was scheduled to be introduced in the Lok Sabha today.<br/><br/>The Speaker Mrs. Meira Kumar has said that she has been informed by the Minister of State in PMO Mr. Prithviraj Chavan that ...

March 15, 2010 8:31 PM

Haridwar: Over fifty lakhs devotees take holy dip on Somvati Amvasya

In Haridwar about 55 lakh devotees took holy dip in the river Ganga on auspicious occasion of Somvati Amavasya. According to authorities the second Sahi snan was peaceful. 13 Akharas participated in Sahi Snan amidst tight security. <br/>In Haridwar, Shahi Snan is still going on and will co...

March 15, 2010 8:11 PM

Curfew relaxed in Bareilly, matter led to adjournment in LS

In Uttar Pradesh, curfew has been relaxed in Bareilly for four hours between 10 AM and 2 PM in view of peace prevailing in the city for the last two days. No untoward incident has been reported today. Schools and colleges will remain closed till further order. About 379 persons have been arrested ti...

March 15, 2010 8:10 PM

Haridwar: Shahi Snan continues

In Haridwar, Shahi Snan is still going on, on the occasion of Somvati Amavasya, second Shahi Snan of Maha Kumbh amidst tight security. Sadu Sant Acharya and Maha Mandaleswar are reaching Harki Pauri on chariot with full security, where they are taking holy dip in the river Ganga. Other devotees are ...

March 15, 2010 5:05 PM

Army orders probe into death of jawans in Pokhran

The army has ordered a probe into the death of four jawans killed in a blast at a firing range in Pokhran in Rajasthan last night. Defence sources said in New Delhi, the incident occurred when the troops were firing mortars and one of the shells exploded, killing the four jawans. Another three injur...

March 15, 2010 4:25 PM

Maha Kumbh: Devotees take dip in Holy Ganges in Haridwar

In Haridwar, lakhs of devotees took holi dip in river Ganga so far on the auspcious occasion of Somvati Amavasya. <br/><br/>On the second Shahi Snan of Mahakumbh today, admist tight security Shahi snan of various Akhadas will continue till this evening. Security has also been bee...

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