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August 15, 2012 8:59 AM
The last rites of Union Science and Technology Minister, Vilasrao Deshmukh will be performed today at his native village Babhalgaon in Latur district of Maharashtra. 67 year old Deshmukh passed away in Chennai yesterday. He was suffering from serious liver ailment.
August 14, 2012 8:46 PM
Inflation in July moderated to 6.87 per cent --the lowest since November 2009-- helped by a decline in vegetable prices. But food inflation stayed in double digits, and manufactured items remained under price pressure. Inflation, as measured by the Wholesale Price Index, had stood at 7.25 percent in...
August 14, 2012 8:35 PM
Inflation in July moderated to 6.87 per cent --the lowest since November 2009-- helped by a decline in vegetable prices. But food inflation stayed in double digits, and manufactured items remained under price pressure. Inflation, as measured by the Wholesale Price Index, had stood at 7.25 percent in...
August 14, 2012 8:34 PM
Nation celebrates 66th Independence Day tomorrow. The main function will be held in the national capital where Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh will address the nation and unfurl the national tri-colour from the historic ramparts of Redfort. There will be a Guard of honour by the Police and armed f...
August 14, 2012 8:33 PM
A total of 892 police and paramilitary personnel have been awarded various service medals on the eve of Independence Day. While the President's Police Medal for gallantry has been awarded to 13 personnel, Police Medals for gallantry have been awarded to 113 personnel, President's Police Me...
August 14, 2012 8:06 PM
The Agriculture Ministry has prepared contingency plans for 320 districts across the country to overcome severe drought conditions. The concerned States have been advised to prepare location-specific alternatives based on these plans. They have also been asked to be in touch with the agricultural Un...
August 14, 2012 7:25 PM
The Defence Minister Mr. AK Antony has asked the Armed Forces personnel to guard against corruption. In his customary message to the Armed Forces on the eve of the 66th Independence Day, broadcast over All India Radio, Mr. Antony said corruption is a serious challenge facing the nation today and the...
August 14, 2012 7:25 PM
Mr Sashi Bhusan Behera has been elected as the new leader of Biju Janata Dal Parliamentary Party in Rajya Sabha. He was elected at a meeting of BJD Rajya Sabha members in presence of Odisha Chief Minister and BJD president Naveen Patnaik at Bhubaneswar today. Rajya Sabha member Mangala Kisan has bee...
August 14, 2012 6:54 PM
The Ministry of Enviornment and Forests has issued guidelines on use of mobile towers in a way to minimize their impact on wildlife including birds and bees. The directions follow the submission of a report by an expert committee. The report indicates that electro-magnetic radiations (EMR) interfere...
August 14, 2012 6:47 PM
The government today said it is considering building ropeways on the Amarnath Yatra route connecting Pahalgam with the cave shrine high up in Kashmir Himalayas.Replying to a calling attention motion in the Rajya Sabha by Prakash Javdekar of BJP on inadequate facilities and safety measures along the ...
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