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October 14, 2012 4:27 PM

Discussion on sexual harassment to be aired tomorrow

The News Services Division of All India Radio in its weekly "PUBLIC SPEAK" programme tomorrow will bring you a discussion on "Increasing incidents of sexual harassment."This can be heard on FM Gold Channel and additional frequencies at 9.30 p.m. Listeners can ask questions to the experts sitting in ...

October 14, 2012 2:11 PM

FDI in multibrand retail to be implemented in New Delhi by next financial year

Delhi Chief Minister Sheila Dikshit has said that Foreign Direct investment -FDI in multibrand retail will be implemented in the national capital by next financial year. Mrs Dikshit said this while meeting traders at her residence who had come to express their gratitude for her decision to implement...

October 14, 2012 2:11 PM

OMCs to fast track fool-proofing of gas delivery system

Oil marketing companies have decided to bring in technological interventions with a view to remove bottlenecks in distribution system. They also aim to make the system fool-proof by the end of this fiscal against the backdrop of capping in the number of subsidised cylinders. BPCL executive director ...

October 14, 2012 1:55 PM

No ban on new LPG connections, clarify state-owned oil companies

There is no ban on issuing new subsidised cooking gas - LPG - connections. State-owned oil companies said in a statement yesterday that new connections are being released after receipt of completed Know Your Customer - KYC - forms and multiple connection check. Those, who are desirous of availing ne...

October 14, 2012 11:37 AM

Security alert in Assam following Ulfa threat

In Assam, security has been intensified on the eve of Durga puja to avert any possible threat of anti-talk faction of ULFA. Speaking to AIR, State Law and Order I G P L R Bishnoi said that ULFA had acquired remote control IED which can be operated with satellite phone. Security forces seized a few s...

October 14, 2012 11:37 AM

West Bengal adopts single window system for agriculture

The West Bengal Government has decided to introduce 'single window' system in the agriculture sector for the benefit of farmers. Agriculture Secretary Subrata Biswas told AIR that this will be set up on the line of industrial sector where farmers will get all necessary helps and information under on...

October 14, 2012 9:45 AM

Militants plant two bombs in Manipur

In Manipur,two powerful bombs were planted in Imphal East and in Thoubal districts by unidentified militants yesterday morning, but they were diffused by security personnel before they went off. Official sources said in Imphal that one powerful bomb was planted by militants at Usoipokpi area in Thou...

October 14, 2012 9:45 AM

Power distribution system to be strengthened in Haryana

In Haryana, the power distribution system in 36 towns having population of more than 30,000, will be renovated and strengthened under the Restructured Accelerated Power Development and Reforms Programme of the Central Government. This was revealed at a meeting held in Chandigarh yesterday. The towns...

October 14, 2012 9:45 AM

PM, Sonia to launch integrated 'Adhaar' on Oct 20 in Rajasthan

The Prime Minister, Dr. Manmohan Singh and the UPA Chairperson, Mrs Sonia Gandhi would launch the integration of five government schemes with Aadhar card system on October 20 in Dudu area near Jaipur in Rajasthan. The schemes include MGNREGA, Mukhyamantri BPL Gramin Awas Yojna, Pension scheme under ...

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