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February 9, 2010 5:49 PM

One more army jawan killed in avalanche

In Kashmir Valley one more army jawan was killed today in the snow avalanche in Tangdar area of Kupwara district. Defence sources told our Srinagar correspondent that thirteen jawans have been rescued. The rescue operation in the area is still on. Yesterday seventeen personnel of High Altitude Warfa...

February 9, 2010 5:48 PM

Among 17 armymen killed in J&K avalanche three belong to Punjab

Out of the 17 Army personnels reportedly killed in an avalanche in Khilanmarg in Kashmir valley, on Monday, three of them belonged to Punjab. Quoting Army sources, AIR correspondent reports that two of them belonged to Amritsar District and one was from Ropar. Army sources say the bodies of all the ...

February 9, 2010 2:44 PM

Swaminathan emphasises for better techo-know how for Agro growth

Well known Agricultural Scientist M.S. Swaminathan has emphasised the need for better rumunerative prices, good seeds and technical know how for improving growth in the farm sector.<br/><br/>Speaking at the global Summit on Green Revolution II in New Delhi, Mr. Swaminathan said t...

February 9, 2010 2:33 PM

Rain, snow affect normal life in Himachal, J&K

In Himachal Pradesh the higher reaches are experiencing heavy snow fall while other areas are having wide spread rains during the last three days effecting the normal life in many parts of the state.<br/><br/>Due to heavy snowfall thousand of tourist are stranded in Manali decide...

February 9, 2010 2:13 PM

Antony condoles loss of army personnel in J&K avalanche

The Defence Minister Mr. AK Antony has expressed deep anguish at the tragic loss of lives of many army personnel due to a massive avalanche in Jammu & Kashmir.<br/><br/>In this tragic incident, 17 army personnel including a Lt.Colonel got killed and 17others who were injured ...

February 9, 2010 2:01 PM

Policeman killed in J&K militant attack

Militants attacked the Sopore police station in Baramulla district on Tuesday, killing a policeman.<br/><br/>Head constable Mohammad Yousuf was entering the police station this morning when heavily-armed ultras opened fire.<br/><br/>Deputy Inspector General of...

February 9, 2010 1:43 PM

Ban appeals for post-election restraint in Sri Lanka as Fonseka arrested

Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon has reiterated his appeal to all parties in Sri Lanka and their supporters to show restraint and refrain from violence after the reported arrest of the defeated opposition presidential candidate.<br/><br/>The Secretary-General also urged Sri Lankans ...

February 9, 2010 1:08 PM

Turkey seeks enhanced bilateral economic ties with India

Turkey has sought enhanced bilateral economic co-operation with India. Talking to All India Radio in New Delhi Tuesday morning the visiting President of Turkey Mr. Abdullah Gul said that both the countries are booming economies and strategically located to be partners in the progress.<br/>...

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