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November 1, 2012 5:46 PM

K V Thomas: Govt to further strengthen FCI to ensure country's food security

The Food and Public Distribution minister Prof. K V Thomas has said the government has decided to further strengthen the Food Corporation of India (FCI) to ensure country's food security. He said the UPA government recognises the large-scale operations of procurement and distribution of the foo...

November 1, 2012 5:45 PM

Health Ministry calls for multi-sectoral intervention to contain dengue

The Health Ministry has called for a multi-sectoral intervention to contain dengue asking the states to make special efforts for a coordinated action plan with their local civic bodies including Panchayats . Addressing state health ministers in New Delhi today, Health and Family Welfare minister Ghu...

November 1, 2012 5:45 PM

Lankan governing party MPs start moves to impeach Chief Justice Bandaranayake

Sri Lankan governing party MPs have begun moves to impeach Chief Justice Shirani Bandaranayake. A parliamentary motion to impeach Ms Bandaranayake was submitted today, officials say. Impeachment is the only Constitutional way to remove a sitting chief justice.Correspondents say the move is the lates...

November 1, 2012 5:08 PM

2-day Global Innovation Roundtable by National Innovation Council starts today

The 2-day Global Innovation Roundtable, organised by the National Innovation Council, began in New Delhi today. Leaders of innovation from more than 15 countries are participating in the event. The Roundtable will be a forum f or sharing ideas and experiences to identify mechanisms to collaborate on...

November 1, 2012 5:08 PM

SAIL to speed up pace for early completion of projects

The Steel Authority of India (SAIL) will speed up pace for the early completion of its projects. Steel Minister Beni Prasad Verma, who reviewed the performance of the Public Sector undertaking in New Delhi today told reporters, besides targeting higher production, the Steel giant's modernization and...

November 1, 2012 4:31 PM

Cyclone Nilam:15 sailors rescued in Chennai, incessant rain continues in AP

Fifteen sailors were rescued from Prathiba Cauvery ship which ran aground in Chennai before the landfall of Cyclone Nilam. Speaking to newsmen, Additional Director General of Police Mr. Shylendra Babu said that the State Police, Coast Guard and Navy personnel were involved in this operation. Coast G...

November 1, 2012 4:24 PM

Kerala CM inaugurates Malayalam University in Thunjanparambu

Kerala Chief Minister Oommen Chandy today inaugurated the much awaited Malayalam University at Thunjanparambu.Speaking on the occasion, Mr Chandy said the government would move ahead with the intention of making Malayalam language compulsory in all schools in the state. He said, the aim of the gover...

November 1, 2012 4:12 PM

Price of non-subsidised cooking gas LPG hiked by 26 rupees 50 paise per unit

The price of non-subsidised cooking gas (LPG), which consumers buy beyond the cheaper quota of six cylinders, was today hiked by 26 rupees 50 paise to 922 rupees per unit on firming international rates. According to Indian Oil Corporation,earlier it was priced at 895 rupees 50 paise in Delhi.The gov...

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