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September 16, 2015 6:21 PM

16 Tamil fishermen released by Sri Lanka return home

In Tamil Nadu, the sixteen Tamil fishermen released by Sri Lanka returned to Karaikal private port today evening. The fishermen were brought to the port by Indian Coast Guard and were handed over to Tamil Nadu fisheries authorities. The Tamil fishermen were released last Sunday as goodwill gesture t...

September 16, 2015 6:20 PM

Efforts on to secure release of two Indians detained in Libya: MEA

External Affairs Ministry today said all efforts are on to ensure the well-being and secure early release of two Indian nationals reportedly detained in Libya. Ministry spokesperson Vikas Swarup said, Indian Mission in Tripoli has learnt that the two nationals hailing from Odisha and Andhra Pradesh,...

September 16, 2015 6:20 PM

President, VP greet people on eve of Ganesh Chaturthi

President and Vice President have greeted the nation on the eve of Ganesh Chaturthi. In his message, President Pranab Mukherjee said, the celebration of Ganesh Chaturthi marks the birth of Lord Ganesha, the remover of obstacles and the God of wisdom and good fortune. On the occasion, he appealed to ...

September 16, 2015 6:11 PM

India, Cambodia ink MoUs for cooperation in Tourism, Mekong Ganga Project

India and Cambodia today signed two MoUs, one relating to Tourism and another an umbrella project under Mekong Ganga Cooperation initiative. This covers five Quick Impact Projects which include two in health care, one on Women's Empowerment through Information and Communications Technology, one...

September 16, 2015 5:57 PM

Robert Vadra's name dropped from 'no-frisking' list

Congress President Sonia Gandhi's son-in-law Robert Vadra will now be frisked at airports as his name has finally been removed from the no-frisking list. The decision to exclude Vadra's name from list was taken by Civil Aviation Ministry today.<br/><br/>Talking to reporters Min...

September 16, 2015 5:39 PM

Centre not only bringing new schemes, it is implementing also: Vijay Sampla

Union Minister of State for Social Justice and Empowerment Vijay Sampla has said that the Central government is not only making new public oriented schemes but is also implementing it to provide maximum benefits to the people of the country.<br/><br/>Addressing the Public Information Cam...

September 16, 2015 5:27 PM

Hope India-Sri lanka ties will scale new heights: President Mukherjee

Sri Lankan Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe today called on President Pranab Mukherjee at Rashtrapati Bhavan. During the meeting, Mr Mukherjee said, the history, culture and geographical proximity have ensured that relations between India and Sri Lanka are very special. He expressed hope that Mr....

September 16, 2015 5:16 PM

Arun Jaitley launches new digital broadcasting platform NXT DIGITAL

Information and Broadcasting Minister Arun Jaitley today launched a digital platform initiative, under the brand name NXT DIGITAL promoted by Hinduja Group. Speaking on the occasion Mr Jaitley said, in view of the multiple carriage technologies this will provide consumers with wider choice. <br/&...

September 16, 2015 5:11 PM

India will not allow ISIS to lure people: Government

Union minister of State for External Affairs V K Singh said that , ISIS is a threat for the entire world. Talking to media in Guwahati today, Mr. Singh said that India will not allow the outfit to lure people. He also assured that neighbouring Myanmar is taking care of India&apos;s concern in tackli...

September 16, 2015 4:47 PM

Civil Defence got different importance in natural disaster: Kiren Rijiju

Union Minister of State for Home Affairs Kiren Rijiju has said Civil Defence Service has got a different importance in natural disaster. He was speaking at the function of &apos;Umang-2015-excellence awards for learning&apos; as a chief guest arranged by national civil defence college (NCDC), in Nag...

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