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July 25, 2012 9:28 PM

BJP expresses deep concern over violence in Assam

BJP on Wednesday expressed deep concern over the prevailing situation in violece hit areas of Assam. Briefing reporters in New Delhi, the party spokesperson Rajiv Pratap Rudy said that the present situation is alarming and alleged that it is due to the failure of the Assam Government.

July 25, 2012 9:28 PM

Govt. to release additional 2.66 lakh tonne sugar in open market for sale

The Government has decided to release additional 2.66 lakh tonne sugar in the open market for sale by August, 2012. According to a release issued by the Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution, the Ministry has decided to convert levy sugar stock for the sugar seasons 2008-09 and ...

July 25, 2012 7:32 PM

Commemorative postage stamps released on eve of London Olympics

On the eve of London Olympics beginning this Friday, India post released a set of four commemorative postage stamps and a souvenir sheet on Wednesday in New Delhi. The stamps are a stylized portrayal of sportsmen engaged in volleyball, rowing, sailing and badminton. The stamps will be available in P...

July 25, 2012 7:23 PM

India post releases commemorative postage stamps on eve of London Olympics

On the eve of London Olympics beginning this Friday, India post released a set of four commemorative postage stamps and a souvenir sheet on Wednesday in New Delhi. The stamps are a stylized portrayal of sportsmen engaged in volleyball, rowing, sailing and badminton. The stamps will be available in P...

July 25, 2012 7:22 PM

Omita Paul appointed as Secretary to President

The government has appointed Ms Omita Paul as the Secretary to the President Mr. Pranab Mukherjee. An official release says, the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet has approved the appointment of Ms Paul, a 1973-batch retired Indian Information Service officer on re-employment on contract basis. ...

July 25, 2012 7:21 PM

Govt. to conduct powerloom sector survey in N. India

Government has decided to undertake a survey to take stock of developments in the powerloom industry in the northern region of the country. In a statement, the Textile Ministry has appealed to the textile units in the northern region and other stakeholders to help the survey agency in getting the da...

July 25, 2012 5:48 PM

Anand Sharma leaves for London to attend Global Investment Conference

Union Minister for Commerce, Industry and Textiles, Anand Sharma left for London on Wednesday to attend the Global Investment Conference. Mr. Sharma will speak during a session on the Global Trade Partnerships along with the British Minister of Business, Innovation and Skills, Dr. Vince Cable and Dr...

July 25, 2012 5:48 PM

Govt. may ban futures trade in some agriculture commodities

The government today said, it may ban futures trade in highly volatile agriculture commodities. It has also asked Foward Markets Commission, FMC, to monitor the price movement of some agriculture commodities. Food and Consumer Affairs Minister K V Thomas told reporters in New Delhi that if need aris...

July 25, 2012 5:47 PM

Results of limited competitive exam for IPS declared

The results of the written part of Indian Police Service Limited Competitive examination have been declared. The results are available on the UPSC website -www.upsc.gov.in. An official release says, the Ministry of Home Affairs will intimate the successful candidates about the date, time and venue o...

July 25, 2012 2:04 PM

Director BR Ishara dead

Writer-director BR Ishara passed away at local hospital in Mumbai today. Ishara was recently diagnosed with tuberculosis and was undergoing treatment at a hospital in Juhu.Ishara is survived by his actress wife Rehana Sultan. His funeral will be held today at a crematorium in Vile Parle.

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