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November 5, 2012 12:24 PM

Govt plans to achieve around 55,000 MW power generation over next 5 yrs

The government today said, it plans to achieve around 55 thousand Megawatt (MW) power generation over the next 5 years. Speaking at a conference in New Delhi, New and Renewable Energy Secretary, Gireesh B. Pradhan said government is encouraging foreign investors to set up renewable power projects on...

November 5, 2012 11:04 AM

Taj corridor case: HC dismisses petitions against Mayawati

The Allahabad High Court today dismissed petitions against Bahujan Samaj party chief Ms Mayawati in the Taj Corridor case.The Lucknow bench of the court also dismissed the petitions against her cabinet colleague Naseemuddin Siddiqui.Passing the order, the bench comprising justices Imtiyaz Murtaza an...

November 5, 2012 10:57 AM

Taj corridor case: HC dismisses petitions against Mayawati, Naseemuddin

The Allahabad High Court has dismissedpetitions against BSP chief Mayawati and her cabinet colleague Naseemuddin Siddiqui in the Taj corridor case. A Public Interest Litigation (PIL) has challenged the refusal of the Uttar Pradesh Governor to prosecute Ms Mayawati and her close aide Naseemuddin Sidd...

November 4, 2012 7:47 PM

Smog continues to envelop Delhi

A thick blanket of smog continued to envelop the national capital Delhi on Sunday as well. The Met office said that this is an indication of dipping temperature and the city will see such weather conditions for a few more days.The maximum and the minimum temperatures tomorrow will be 27 and 15 degre...

November 4, 2012 6:52 PM

37 fresh cases of dengue reported in Delhi

Thirty-seven fresh cases of dengue were reported in the national capital on Sunday, taking the total number of cases this season to 1,172.While 35 cases were reported from three municipal corporations, one each tested positive from the Railways and outside Delhi.Of the new cases, 14 were reported ea...

November 4, 2012 6:51 PM

Delhi BJP stages protests against FDI in retail

The Delhi BJP on Sunday staged protests across the National Capital against the UPA government's decision to allow foreign direct investment in retail sector.The BJP had been opposing the FDI in retail and criticising government for its failure to tackle prise rise.

November 4, 2012 6:06 PM

Cyclone 'Nilam' fallout: Heavy rains throw life out of gear in Andhra

A low pressure area reminiscent of cyclone Nilam persists over Telangana and adjoining coastal Andhra Pradesh has thrown normal life out of gear in most parts of the State . Under its influence fairly widespread rain or thundershowers would occur at many places over coastal Andhra Pradesh, Chhattisg...

November 4, 2012 6:05 PM

Aadhaar-based PDS yields good results in East Godavari district in Andhra

The pilot project of the Aadhaar-based Public Distribution System (PDS) in East Godavari district in Andhra Pradesh is yielding good results, with genuine beneficiaries getting the commodities properly. The district officials also noticed 30 per cent of savings in the ration in urban areas and close...

November 4, 2012 5:35 PM

Pulse polio day observed

The Pulse Polio Day is being observed in some states, including Delhi today. Delhi government has set up 8,200 booths to administer polio drops to 25 lakh children upto five years of age.These booths have been set up at all hospitals, health centres, certain schools, bus terminus, metro stations, ra...

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