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August 13, 2012 8:42 PM

Lok Sabha adjourned on issues of Mumbai violence and black money

The proceedings of the Lok Sabha was disrupted today following uproar on issues of Mumbai violence and black money. The house was adjourned for the day as members of the Shiv Sena and the BJP shouted slogans in the well of the house disrupting the proceedings when it reassembled at 2 p.m. Earlier th...

August 13, 2012 8:42 PM

Assam violence: Normalcy returns, Sonia & Shinde visit relief camps

In Assam, one person was shot dead and two others injured at Daatgiri near Indo-Bhutan border in violence hit Chirang district. Police sources said, the incident took place when four labourers were returning from Bhutan. The injured have been admitted in a hospital. Elsewhere, the situation in viole...

August 13, 2012 8:41 PM

Baba Ramdev released within hrs by Delhi Police

Baba Ramdev who was detained along with his supporters for violating prohibitory orders was released within hours by Delhi Police. The police said that Baba Ramdev and his supporters are legally free to go. Ram Dev was arrested while leading a protest march to Parliament House demanding that the gov...

August 13, 2012 7:56 PM

Geetika suicide: Kandam moves Delhi HC for bail

Scotching speculation that he may surrender today, absconding former minister Gopal Goyal Kandam moved the Delhi High Court for anticipatory bail in the Geetika suicide case as he evaded arrest for the sixth day. Delhi police drew a blank in tracing him after another round of raids at his premises i...

August 13, 2012 6:13 PM

Antony: 15 Sea Harrier fighter aircraft lost in accidents since 1983

Defence Minister A K Antony today said the Indian Navy has lost 15 Sea Harrier fighter aircraft in various accidents since 1983.In written reply to a question in the Lok Sabha, Mr Antony said, 15 Sea Harrier fighters and three trainers have been lost in accidents since 1983. He said only three aircr...

August 13, 2012 6:12 PM

Govt allocates 195 coal blocks stand to public, private sector companies

The government has allocated a total of 195 coal blocks stand allocated to various public and private sector companies. Out of these allocated coal blocks, 30 coal blocks have started production. In a written reply in the Rajya Sabha, Minister of State for Coal Pratik Prakashbapu Patil informed that...

August 13, 2012 5:47 PM

Centre advises States, Union Territories to use water judiciously

The Centre has advised the States and Union Territories to use available water judiciously. It has also asked them to give priority to drinking water supply and irrigation and make use of ground water to the extent possible. In a written reply in the Rajya Sabha today, Minister of State for Water Re...

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