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September 24, 2012 8:04 PM

Haryana Govt signs MoU with four Independent Power Producers

Haryana Government has signed Memorandum of Understating with four Independent Power Producers for setting up of five biomass power projects of 51 Mega Watt capacities with an investment of 230 crore rupees. Out of these, two projects are likely to be commissioned soon.

September 24, 2012 7:54 PM

Kasab's mercy petition rejected by Maharashtra's Home Ministry

Ajmal Kasab's mercy petition, addressed to President Pranab Mukherjee, has been rejected by Maharashtra's Home Ministry, days after the lone surviving perpetrator of 26/11 Mumbai terror attacks set in motion the last option available to save his life. Sources in the home department told th...

September 24, 2012 7:43 PM

CVC asks CBI to probe coal block allocations since 1993

The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) will start an inquiry into allotment of 195 coal blocks to captive miners including state government entities. The inquiry will cover the period starting 1993. AIR correspondent reports, the Central Vigilance Commission has referred the matter to CBI after a...

September 24, 2012 7:39 PM

CBI starts probing alleged mineral irregularities

The CBI has begun probing alleged irregularities in the country's first-ever attempt to explore untapped mineral wealth worth thousands of crores lying in the deep sea bed, sensing another mega scam. AIR correspondent reports, a preliminary enquiry has been registered by the agency in connectio...

September 24, 2012 7:39 PM

CBI to start inquiry into allotment of 195 coal blocks to captive miners

The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) will start an inquiry into allotment of 195 coal blocks to captive miners including state government entities. The inquiry will cover the period starting 1993. Our correspondent reports, the Central Vigilance Commission has referred the matter to CBI after a...

September 24, 2012 6:48 PM

Govt charges BJP-led opposition by not allowing Parl to function

The government today charged the BJP-led opposition with stalling the passage of key legislations in higher education by not allowing Parliament to function. Talking to the media after a round table on government-industry partnership on setting up of theme-based innovations in New Delhi today, Mr Si...

September 24, 2012 6:44 PM

Indian Railway nab 48 gangs

In its effort to curb crime against passengers, Indian Railway has nabbed 48 gangs including 901 criminals for committing crimes against passengers during the 3 months special drive which was launched in various zones . According to an official release, the drive had been launched by the railways fr...

September 24, 2012 6:44 PM

Pawar: FDI in multi-brand retail to boost investment in cold-chain facilities

Agriculture Minister Sharad Pawar today said that FDI in multi-brand retail will boost investment in cold-chain facilities and bring down post-harvest losses, benefiting farmers and consumers. Talking to reporters on the sidelines of a function in New Delhi, Mr Pawar said that investment in cold cha...

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