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February 11, 2010 12:59 PM

Party whips play vital role in parliamentary democracy: Patil

The 15th All India Whips Conference is in progress in Chandigarh. Inaugrating the 2-day conference yesterday, the Punjab Governor Shivraj V Patil that in the Parliamentary form of Government, whips of various political parties are the vital links of the internal organisation of parties, inside the l...

February 11, 2010 12:06 PM

Fool-proof arrangements at Haridwar for Shahi Snan on Maha Shivratri

In Haridwar, kumbh mela administration has made fool proof arrangement for the first shahi snan of Maha kumbh on the auspicious occasion of Maha shivratri tomorrow. According to mela officials, security steps are in place to thwart any security threat. Meanwhile, the Uttrakhand government has reques...

February 11, 2010 11:37 AM

UNESCO reports reveals increase in violence against students

The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization, UNESCO, says there has been a dramatic increase in violent attacks against students, schools and teachers over the past three years. <br/><br/>A UNESCO Report said the attacks many of which are politically or i...

February 11, 2010 11:25 AM

US national detained at IGI airport

A US national was detained at the Indira Gandhi International airport in New Delhi last night after a knife blade was found in his hand baggage during the security check while he was leaving for Doha.<br/><br/>The CISF personnel who detained the US national, identified as Winston...

February 11, 2010 9:54 AM

Multiplexes in Mumbai reopen advance booking of SRK film "My Name is Khan"

After threatening to withdraw Shiv Sena Executive President Uddhav Thackeray's security, Maharashtra Chief Minister Ashok Chavan said that Sena-Shahrukh controversy should be resolved by Mutual Understanding.<br/><br/>Although Shah Rukh Khan has refused to apologize for his remar...

February 11, 2010 9:19 AM

Vyalar Ravi to be airlifted to Chennai for treatment

Overseas Indian Affairs Minister Vayalar Ravi, who met with an accident in the African nation of Liberia, will be airlifted to Chennai for further medical treatment.<br/><br/>Doctors at a private hospital in Cote d'Ivoire where Ravi is being treated after being airlifted fro...

February 11, 2010 9:18 AM

Vice President reaches Bhopal on 3-day visit to Madhya Pradesh

Bhopal In Madhya Pradesh, Vice-President Dr Hamid Ansari arrives in Bhopal this morning on a two day visit of the state. He will inspect an Anganwadi centre in village Bagroda near Bhojpur and interact with children. He will also inspect water reservoirs and Balram Talabs in the village.<br/&#0...

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