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February 19, 2017 5:46 PM

Cabinet composition may change after local polls: CM Fadnavis

Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis today said the outcome of the local body elections currently underway in the state will weigh on the future of his cabinet composition. Speaking to reporters today, Fadnavis said the leaders in whose constituency the party does well will be promoted in th...

February 19, 2017 5:44 PM

Bengali singer Banasree Sengupta passes away after prolonged illness

Noted Bengali singer Banasree Sengupta today passed away at Kolkata hospital after prolonged illness. Sengupta (71) was undergoing treatment at the state-run SSKM Hospital and died there at 11.30 AM today. West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee condoled the death of the singer.

February 19, 2017 5:42 PM

Stent manufacturers assures Government to maintain the supply

Stent manufacturers have assured the government that the supply of the medical device will be maintained and no shortage will be allowed. The government held a meeting with the stent makers and importers to review its availability in market in New Delhi yesterday. The meeting came in the backdrop of...

February 19, 2017 5:25 PM

Former Chief Justice of India Altamas Kabir passes away

Former Chief Justice of India Altamas Kabir passed away at a Kolkata hospital today. A senior hospital official told a news agency that the Retired Justice Kabir was suffering from kidney ailment and related complications. He breathed his last at 2.52 PM.<br/><br/>Kabir was appointed as ...

February 19, 2017 4:49 PM

Poverty eradication, Equality is top priority for government: Venkaiah Naidu

Union Minister for information and Broadcasting Venkaiah Naidu has said that eradication of poverty and bringing about equality among all sections of people in the country is the top priority for the government. Addressing a gathering after inauguration of Skill Development Centre at Swarna Bharat T...

February 19, 2017 3:30 PM

India&apos;s only volcano active again

The country&apos;s only active volcano located in the remotest Barren Island in Andaman has begun spewing smoke and lava again. <br/><br/>A team of scientists led by Dr Abhay V Mudholkar from National Institute of Oceanography, Goa, reported that the volcano is active. <br/><br/...

February 19, 2017 2:05 PM

Vice President Hamid Ansari embarks on 5-day visit to Rwanda, Uganda

Vice President Hamid Ansari left on a five-day visit to Rwanda and Uganda today as part of efforts to build diplomatic relations with the African countries. He is accompanied by Minister for Social Justice and Empowerment, Vijay Sampla, four Members of Parliament and other officials.<br/><b...

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