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November 19, 2015 6:28 PM

Sri Lanka arrests 14 Indian fishermen

Sri Lankan Coast Guard with the assistance of Sri Lankan Navy arrested 14 Indian fishermen near the Delft Island in early this morning. Speaking to All India Radio, Navy Spokesman Captain Akram Alavi said that 3 Indian fishing vessels were caught today for violating International Maritime Boundary a...

November 19, 2015 6:16 PM

Former enclave-dwellers from Bangladesh step into India

Sixty three persons from the erstwhile enclaves in Bangladesh arrived in India today. These persons had opted for India after the official exchange of enclaves. External Affairs Spokesperson Vikas Swarup said in New Delhi that they have been settled in specially made camps in West Bengal. He said, a...

November 19, 2015 6:09 PM

Govt puts high priority on Interlinking of river initiative

Government has taken up Interlinking of River (ILR) programme under National Perspective Plan on a high priority. Water Resources Ministry in a release said, the detailed project reports of Ken - Betwa Link Project, Damanganga - Pinjal Link Project and Par-Tapi-Narmada link project have been complet...

November 19, 2015 6:07 PM

HC clears decks for fourth India-South Africa test match at Delhi

The Delhi High Court has cleared the decks for the fourth and final cricket Test between India and South Africa slated to begin from December 3rd. <br/><br/>The final hurdle in the way was cleared this morning after the Delhi High Court asked the city government not to take coercive step...

November 19, 2015 6:05 PM

Congress terms BJP's allegations against Rajiv Gandhi as baseless

Congress today said allegations that former Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi incited violence among communities are baseless and condemnable. Briefing media in New Delhi this evening, party spokesperson Abhishek Manu Singhvi said it is unfortunate that such comments are being made for political gain. He ...

November 19, 2015 5:30 PM

NHRC notice to Maharashtra govt over eye surgery botch-up in Washim

The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) today issued a notice to Maharashtra government over alleged botched-up surgeries at a cataract check-up camp in Washim district, that led to four persons losing their vision and 19 being critically affected.<br/><br/>The Commission, taking suo...

November 19, 2015 5:30 PM

President Mukherjee presents Indira Gandhi NSS Awards 2015

President Pranab Mukherjee today conferred the Indira Gandhi National Service Scheme, NSS Awards for the year 2014-15 to fifty seven persons at a function in Rashtrapati Bhawan. <br/><br/>The objective of the award is to the recognize and reward outstanding contributions towards voluntar...

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