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February 22, 2010 7:25 PM

Govt. rejects opposition demand for discussion on price rise

The Government has rejected the opposition demand for discussion on price rise tomorrow through an adjournment motion in the Lok Sabha. It has however agreed for a short duration discussion on the issue in the Rajya Sabha. This was stated by the Parliamentary Affairs Minister, Mr. Pawan Kumar Bansal...

February 22, 2010 7:24 PM

IAF plans war game with Chinese Air Force in 2012

The Indian Air Force is planning to hold a joint war game with the Chinese Air Force in 2012. The Air Force is preparing to showcase its capabilities to fight a war during day, dusk and night on 28th of this month in Rajasthan. Briefing reporters in New Delhi, Air Chief Marshal P V Naik said the pla...

February 22, 2010 7:21 PM

RCF develops country's first AC double decker coach

Rail Coach Factory (RCF)Kapurthala has developed the country's first air conditioned double decker prototype coach within a record time of eight months. RCF General Manager Pardeep Kumar has disclosed today that double decker prototype coach would be rolled out by the end of March this year for...

February 22, 2010 7:21 PM

Govt. assures foolproof security for sport events

The government on Monday reiterated its commitment to provide foolproof security for all the sporting events to be held in the country. Speaking to reporters in New Delhi, Home secretary, Mr. G K Pillai said centre is taking maximum precautions to ensure the safety and security of sporting events. &...

February 22, 2010 7:17 PM

IAF plans war game with Chinese Air Force in 2012

The Indian Air Force is planning to hold a joint war game with the Chinese Air Force in 2012. The Air Force is preparing to showcase its capabilities to fight a war during day, dusk and night on 28th of this month in Rajasthan. Briefing reporters in New Delhi, Air Chief Marshal P V Naik said the pla...

February 22, 2010 6:27 PM

BJP protests against beheading of Sikh youths at Wagha Border

BJP's Punjab unit led by its President Ashwani Sharma and Navjot Sidhu MP with other senior leaders and party workers on Monday protested at Wagha Border against the assassination of Sikhs by Taliban in Pakistan. The activists holding placards shouted slogans against Pakistan and Taliban and also se...

February 22, 2010 6:09 PM

Elections for 14 Rajya Sabha seats to be held on March 26

Elections to 14 Rajya Sabha seats, including those currently held by Union Ministers A. K. Antony, Anand Sharma and M S Gill, will be held on 26th of March. The Election Commission announced today that the notifications will be issued on March 9. Biennial elections to 13 seats from six states -- fiv...

February 22, 2010 5:36 PM

Budget session: Government to bring legislation on food security

Government is bringing forth a legislation to ensure food security in the country. Addressing the joint sitting of Parliament today, the President Mrs Pratibha Devi Singh Patil said to achieve this agricultural productivity has to be increased and comprehensive reforms in public distribution system ...

February 22, 2010 5:34 PM

IGRUA becomes India's first ground handling school to get ISO certification

The ground training department of Indira Gandhi Rastriya Uran Academy Rae Bareli has become India's first ground handling school to get an International Standard Organisation (ISO) certification. Speaking to reporters in New Delhi, Civil Aviation secretary, Mr. Madhavan Nambiar said the Academy...

February 22, 2010 5:33 PM

Lalu Prasad demands resignation of Bihar Assembly Speaker

RJD chief Lalu Prasad today demanded the resignation of Bihar Assembly Speaker Udai Narayan Choudhry for allegedly violating Constitutional norms by seeking support for the Mahadalit rally organised by ruling JD(U). Speaking to reporters outside Parliament House, Mr. Prasad said the Assembly Speaker...

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