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August 14, 2012 6:46 PM

Govt considering building ropeways on Amarnath Yatra route

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 ...

August 14, 2012 6:43 PM

Geetika suicide: Delhi HC reserves order on bail plea of Kanda

Delhi high court has reserved order on the bail plea of absconding former Haryana minister Gopal Goyal Kanda. His anticipatory bail plea was today opposed in the High Court by the police which said his custodial interrogation was necessary to unearth the conspiracy leading to the suicide of his form...

August 14, 2012 5:10 PM

Anand Sharma condoles passing away of Vilasrao Deshmukh

Commerce Minister Anand Sharma has also condoled the passing away of Union minister Vilasrao Deshmukh. In a statement, He said, Mr Deshmukh was an able administrator and a senior political leader. He said his contribution will be remembered not only in Maharashtra where he was the Chief Minister, bu...

August 14, 2012 5:09 PM

PM condoles untimely demise of Deshmukh

The Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh has condoled the untimely demise of Union Minister Vilasrao Deshmukh. In his condolence message, Dr Singh said, Mr Deshmukh was a trusted colleague and an able administrator who worked at Panchayat, State and Central levels with admirable dedication.

August 14, 2012 5:08 PM

India to share experience with Russia of successfully relocating tigers

India will share its experience with Russia, of successfully relocating tigers and increasing their population. Speaking to ALL India Radio, DIG, National Tiger Conservation Authority, Mr. S P yadav, said Panna and Sariska tiger reserves are the successful examples of tiger relocation. After facing ...

August 14, 2012 5:03 PM

Govt: Bacterial contamination in Ganges exceeds permissible limit

The government today said that bacterial contamination in the Ganges has exceeded the maximum permissible limit at a number of locations even as 80 per cent of pollution in the river is due to discharge of sewage. Environment andForests Minister Jayanthi Natarajan however informed the Rajya Sabha th...

August 14, 2012 2:47 PM

Hind- Pak Dosti Mela begins in Amritsar

The 17th edition of the Hind-Pak Dosti Mela has started with a seminar in Amritsar, last evening. On the Indian side, it is being organised by Hind-Pak Dosti Manch, Folklore Research Academy, Amritsar and Punjab Jagriti Manch in association with South Asian Free Media Association, SAFMA. On the Paki...

August 14, 2012 2:46 PM

BSF personnel greet Pak Rangers on Pak Independence Day

Border Security Force, BSF personnel greeted Pakistan Rangers on the occasion of their Independence Day, at Attari-Wagah Joint Check Post, today. BSF DIG, Sanjiv Bhanot greeted Director General of Pak Rangers, Maj. Gen. Mohd. Hussain. In response, the Pakistan Rangers presented sweets to the BSF.

August 14, 2012 2:42 PM

Govt will co-operate with J&K for Amarnath pilgrimage arrangements:Shinde

The government today said, it will extend all possible cooperation to the Jammu and Kashmir government in making the arrangements for the pilgrims of Amarnath Yatra. Replying to a discussion on a Calling attention notice on the issue, Home Minister Sushil Kumar Shinde said that Centre will also sugg...

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