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May 8, 2012 2:31 PM

President returns after S. Africa & Seychelles visit

The President Mrs.Pratibha Devisingh Patil today returned to New Delhi after wrapping up nine-day state visit to Seychelles and South Africa to boost economic ties with the African nations. Talking to newsmen on board ,Mrs.Patil said that her visit to Seychelles underscored the importance of the str...

May 8, 2012 1:53 PM

AI strike illegal; action against striking pilots: Aviation Min Ajit Singh

Civil Aviation Minister Ajit Singh today said the strike by Air India pilots is illegal. Speaking to reporters in New Delhi, Mr Singh said the management of the national carrier would take appropriate action against those involved in the stir. He said the pilots went on sick leave amid talks with th...

May 8, 2012 1:35 PM

Pvt sector participation must in reforming higher education : Min Sibal

The Government today stressed the need for the participation by the private sector to carry out reform measures in higher education system in the country. This was stated by Human Resource Development Minister Kapil Sibal after releasing the Narayan Murthy Committee report on corporate paticipation ...

May 8, 2012 1:34 PM

States must initiate proposal for setting up Science Centres: Min Selja

24 Science Centres have been set up in the country so far. These Centres are run by the National Council of Science Museums under the Ministry of Culture. Giving this information in the Lok Sabha today, Culture Minister Kumari Selja said, setting up Science Centres is an ongoing activity based on pr...

May 8, 2012 1:25 PM

India observes International Thalassemia Day

International Thalassemia Day is being observed today across the globe. The day aims to raise public awareness on the prevention of Thalassemia and to highlight the importance of clinical care for its patients in all countries. Our correspondent reports that several functions are being organised acr...

May 8, 2012 1:18 PM

SC notice to Centre & States on ban on use of plastic bags

The Supreme Court has issued notice to the Centre and all the state governments on a plea seeking complete ban on use of plastic bags in the country. A bench headed by Justice G S Singhvi also impleaded all the plastic manufacturing companies in the case. It also sought the government's respons...

May 8, 2012 1:15 PM

Pvt sector participation must in reforming higher education : Min Sibal

The Government today stressed the need for the participation by the private sector to carry out reform measures in higher education system in the country. This was stated by Human Resource Development Minister Kapil Sibal after releasing the Narayan Murthy Committee report on corporate paticipation ...

May 8, 2012 12:49 PM

SC strikes down Centre's Haj subsidy policy

The Supreme Court today struck down the government's policy of giving subsidies to Haj pilgrims and directed that it be progressively eliminate it within a period of 10 years. A bench of justices Altamas Kabir and Ranjana Prakash Desai also directed the government to reduce the number of its re...

May 8, 2012 12:34 PM

AI strike illegal; action against striking pilots: Aviation Min Ajit Singh

Civil Aviation Minister Ajit Singh today said the strike by Air Indiapilots is illegal. Speaking to reporters in New Delhi, Mr Singh said the management of the national carrier would take appropriate action against those involved in the stir. He said the pilots went on sick leave amid talks with the...

May 8, 2012 12:06 PM

Parl welcomes Saudi delegation

Both the Houses of Parliament today welcomed a Parliamentary delegation of Saudi Arabia led by Speaker of Consultative Council Dr. Abdullah Bin Mohammed Bin Ibrahim Al Al-Sheikh. Welcoming the delegation in the Lok Sabha, the Speaker Mrs. Meira Kumar conveyed greetings and best wishes to their Majes...

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