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January 21, 2016 1:55 PM

Liquor prohibition possible in Tamil Nadu if Centre imposes nationwide ban

The Tamil Nadu government has said prohibition of alcohol is possible in the state only if it is implemented in the whole country by the Centre and also compensates the revenue loss due to liquor ban to the states. <br/><br/>Replying to a question in the state Assembly during the debate,...

January 21, 2016 1:48 PM

Renowned Danseuse Mrinalini Sarabhai passes away

Legendary classical danseuse Mrinalini Sarabhai passed away this morning in Ahmedabad. She was 97. She was admitted in local hospital after some age related health complications. Her last rites will be conducted at her native village of Pethapur in Gandhinagar district. Mrinalini Sarabhai was the wi...

January 21, 2016 1:39 PM

NIA carries out searches at home, office of former Gurdaspur SP, friends

The National Investigation Agency, NIA, is conducting raids at five places in Punjab including the residence of former Gurdaspur SP Salwinder Singh. Of the five locations, three locations are in Gurdaspur and two in Amritsar. <br/><br/>These locations are associated with the abduction of...

January 21, 2016 1:34 PM

Jaipur Literature festival kicks off

Jaipur Literature festival began in Jaipur today. Inaugurating the festival Chief Minister Vasundhra Raje said that this event would prove fruitful for the younger generation as they would come to know about rich art, culture and literary heritage. Chief Minister expressed her delight that the festi...

January 21, 2016 1:16 PM

Govt sets up panel to review security of defence bases

Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar today said government has set up a committee to review the security of defence bases in the country. <br/><br/>Talking to media on the sidelines of a function in New Delhi, Mr Parrikar said, the committee will visit the crucial bases and give its report ...

January 21, 2016 12:37 PM

Sri Lankan Navy hands over 102 Tamil fishermen to Indian Coast Guard

Sri Lankan Navy has handed over 102 Tamil fishermen released from Lankan jail to Indian Coast Guard today. There is joy in the fishermen hamlets of Nagapptinam, Rameswaram, and Jagadapattinam as Tamil fishermen released from Lankan jail are returning home today. <br/><br/>Sri Lankan Navy...

January 21, 2016 11:54 AM

Suspected intruder shot dead by BSF near Indo-Pak border in Pathankot

A suspected intruder was shot dead by BSF along the Indo-Pak border in Pathankot last night. BSF spotted three suspicious persons at Tashpur Pattan Post of Bamial Sector near Pathankot trying to cross the border. BSF soldiers fired on them during which one person was killed while two fled away. Furt...

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