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February 12, 2010 1:58 PM

Govt issues travel advisory on Chinese visas

The government today issued a travel advisory on Chinese visas. In an official release, the ministry of external affairs said, the Chinese embassy in Delhi and Chinese consulates in Mumbai and Kolkata are issuing visas on a separate piece of paper stapled to the passport to certain categories of Ind...

February 12, 2010 1:40 PM

Shahi Snan of Akhadas, Naga sadhus underway in Haridwar

In Haridwar, Shahi Snan of Akhadas is still continuing with traditional ritual amidst tight security cover. AIR correspondent reports, Sant Mahant Mahamandaleshwar and Naga sadhus are taking holy dip in the river Ganga on the auspicious occasion of Maha Shivarathri, the first Shahi Snan of Maha Kumb...

February 12, 2010 1:13 PM

Maha Shivratri being celebrated across the country

The Maha Shivratri Festival is being celebrated with full religious fervor and gaiety across the country today. AIR correspondent reports that the festival symbolizes the wedding day of Lord Shiva and Parvati. <br/> <br/>In Madhya Pradesh, processions of Shiv Barats are being tak...

February 12, 2010 1:05 PM

Maha Shivratri being celebrated across the country

The Maha Shivratri Festival is being celebrated with full religious fervor and gaiety across the country today. AIR correspondent reports that the festival symbolizes the wedding day of Lord Shiva and Parvati. <br/> <br/>In Madhya Pradesh, processions of Shiv Barats are being tak...

February 12, 2010 12:56 PM

Increased infiltration not to affect Foreign Secy level India-Pak talks: Antony

Defence Minister Mr A.K Antony said that even though India is not fully satisfied on action taken by Pakistan with regard to the terrorists responsible for the Mumbai terror attacks, it took the conscious decision to go ahead with talks as Islamabad has had taken some action in accordance with India...

February 12, 2010 12:55 PM

India announces $ 10mn grant for Palestine

India have announced a grant of 10 million US dollars as budget support to the Palestinian National Authority. Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh has also assured the President of Palestinian Authority Mahmoud Abbas of New Delhi's support to their efforts for economic and social development. The...

February 12, 2010 12:49 PM

Vayalar Ravi undergoing treatment in Chennai

In Tamil Nadu, the Union Minister for Overseas Affairs Mr Vayalar Ravi is undergoing treatment at a private hospital in Chennai. <br/><br/>Hospital sources said, the minister is being treated for pain and muscular spasm. Mr Vaylar Ravi who was injured in an accident in Liberia on...

February 12, 2010 12:33 PM

Maha Shivratri being celebrated across the country

The Maha Shivratri Festival is being celebrated with full religious fervor and gaiety across the country today. AIR correspondent reports that the festival symbolizes the wedding day of Lord Shiva and Parvati. <br/> <br/>In Madhya Pradesh, processions of Shiv Barats are being tak...

February 12, 2010 12:31 PM

Govt issues travel advisory on Chinese visas

The government today issued a travel advisory on Chinese visas. In an official release, the ministry of external affairs said, the Chinese embassy in Delhi and Chinese consulates in Mumbai and Kolkata are issuing visas on a separate piece of paper stapled to the passport to certain categories of Ind...

February 12, 2010 12:30 PM

Govt announces reference terms for Telangana committee

The government today announced a seven-point terms of reference (ToR) for the Telangana committee. The five-member committee, headed by Justice B N Srikrishna, will examine the situation in Andhra Pradesh with reference to demand for a separate state of Telangana as well as the demand for maintainin...

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