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February 5, 2010 8:28 PM

Home ministry finalises plan for setting up ICP at Wagah-Attari border

The Union Ministry of Home Affairs has finalised the plan for setting up Integrated Check Post at Wagah-Attari land border (Indo- Pak border) involving a sum of Rs 150 crore.<br/><br/>This check post will be set up under the aegis of Land Port Authority of India which has been ta...

February 5, 2010 7:48 PM

Rahul visits Mumbai, urges Youth to join politics

Congress General Secretary Rahul Gandhi today visited Mumbai amidst high security arrangements. Mr. Gandhi, who was in Mumbai as a part of the ongoing Mumbai Youth Congress membership drive; called upon the youth of Mumbai to stay away from divisive politics. Addressing the students at Bhaidas Hall,...

February 5, 2010 7:36 PM

BJP opposes Govt’s move to hold talks with Pak

The BJP today opposed the Government's move to hold talks with Pakistan. The party alleged it is being done under pressure. <br/><br/>Briefing media persons in New Delhi, the party spokesman Prakash Javadekar said India's offer has come at most inopportune time when Uni...

February 5, 2010 7:10 PM

India supports Copenhagen Accord, pledges to take it forward

Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh says India supports the Copenhagen Accord and will take it forward. He said the accord is a catalogue of voluntary commitments and not a negotiated set of legal obligations. Addressing 10th Delhi Sustainable Development Summit in New Delhi today, Dr. Manmohan Singh ...

February 5, 2010 6:58 PM

Socio-economic development with ecosystem is essential: Meira

Loksabha Speaker Meira Kumar has said that economic and social development of our people is essential and while pursuing a development model we must not neglect the protection of the ecosystem.<br/><br/>Inaugurating a symposium on 'Urgency in Addressing the Needs of Environment a...

February 5, 2010 6:49 PM

Socio-economic development is essential says Meira Kumar

Loksabha Speaker Meira Kumar has said that economic and social development of our people is essential and while pursuing a development model we must not neglect the protection of the ecosystem.<br/><br/>Inaugurating a symposium on 'Urgency in Addressing the Needs of Environment a...

February 5, 2010 6:48 PM

Rahul visits Mumbai, urges Youth to join politics

Congress General Secretary Rahul Gandhi today visited Mumbai amidst high security arrangements. Mr. Gandhi, who was in Mumbai as a part of the ongoing Mumbai Youth Congress membership drive; called upon the youth of Mumbai to focus on the inclusive development of India and asked them to stay away fr...

February 5, 2010 6:47 PM

National permit scheme to be implemented for vehicles: Govt

The government says a national permit scheme will be implemented for vehicles. This will facilitate hassle free movement of trucks and buses and the states will share the composite fee of this scheme. Addressing media persons in New Delhi this evening after the meeting of 32nd transport development ...

February 5, 2010 6:46 PM

HM to states: Allocate fund on priority for strengthening police force

The Home Minister has called upon the states to give high priority to increasing budget allocation for strengthening police forces. Mr. P Chidambaram regretted that policing is not being given priority by the states while allocating funds for the purpose. <br/>He was addressing the members...

February 5, 2010 6:43 PM

AFT notices Army on Sukna land scam

The Armed Forces Tribunal today has issued notice to Army to produce by Monday the Court of Inquiry findings in Sukna land scam case. Former Military Secretary Lt Gen Avadesh Prakash is facing court martial in the scam. <br/><br/>The recently-retired Lt-Gen Avadhesh Prakash, the ...

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