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March 23, 2016 12:21 PM

Holi being celebrated with pomp and show in MP

In Madhya Pradesh, Holi is being celebrated with pomp and show and communal harmony in most parts of the state today. Our Bhopal correspondent reports that grand holi processions are being taken out to celebrate the festival of colours.<br/><br/>AIR correspondent reports, in capital Bhop...

March 23, 2016 10:41 AM

Rana not member of terror outfit Lashkar e Taiba, reveals Headley

Pakistani-American terrorist David Headley revealed today that Tahvoor Rana was not member of the terror outfit Lashkar e Taiba (LeT). His cross-examination begins today. Abdul Wahab Khan, the lawyer of Abu Jundal started cross questioning him in 26/11 Mumbai terror attack case.<br/><br/&gt...

March 23, 2016 8:09 AM

World Meteorological Day being observed today

World Meteorological Day is being observed today. The theme for this year's is "Hotter, Drier, Wetter. Face the Future". Climate change is disrupting the natural pattern of the seasons, and it is increasing the frequency and intensity of certain extreme weather events, such as heat wa...

March 23, 2016 7:51 AM

Uma Bharti releases DPR on forestry intervention for Clean Ganga in New Delhi

Water Resources Minister Uma Bharti has released detailed project report (DPR) on forestry intervention for a Clean Ganga in New Delhi. The DPR envisages extensive plantations in natural, agricultural, and urban landscapes. Speaking on the occasion, Ms Bharti said more than four crore trees will be ...

March 23, 2016 7:51 AM

Environment & Forest Ministry notifies new environment standards for Gensets

Environment and Forest Ministry has notified new environment standards for Gensets running on various kinds of fuel including LPG, petrol and diesel in various cities. The initiative has been taken to control air and noise pollution emanating from the operation of Gensets. The standards for Gensets ...

March 23, 2016 7:51 AM

Martyrdom Day: Nation pays homage to Bhagat Singh, Rajguru and Sukhdev

Nation pays homage to great freedom fighters - Bhagat Singh, Rajguru and Sukhdev on their martyrdom day today. It was on this day in 1931 that they were martyred in Lahore jail and cremated on the banks of Satluj river at Hussainiwala in Ferozpur district of Punjab. Petroleum Ministry has set up Ama...

March 23, 2016 7:50 AM

Guidelines for Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana scheme to be issued soon

Government has said that the detailed guidelines for the PradhanMantri Ujjwala Yojana scheme will be issued soon, which will provide free LPG connections to below poverty line (BPL) families. Under the Scheme, 5 crore women beneficiaries belonging to BPL families will be provided with free LPG conne...

March 23, 2016 7:24 AM

PM Modi to inaugurate broadband connectivity to North-East states

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will today inaugurate broadband connectivity to North-East states via Bangladesh to strengthen telecom services in the region. Under the project, an international gateway for broadband connectivity will be set up at Agartala in which connectivity will be provided through...

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