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May 1, 2012 8:04 PM

Govt modifies MPLAD Guidelines for construction of Railway Halt Stations

The Government has modified the Member of Parliament Local Area Developemnt, MPLAD Guidelines to permit construction of Railway Halt Stations. According to an official release, the modified guidelines were approved by the Ministry of Statistics and Programme implementation. As per the guidelines, MP...

May 1, 2012 7:50 PM

Abducted Ch'garh Collector release likely tomorrow

The abducted Sukma District Collector Alex Paul Menon is expected to be released by tomorrow. The Chhattisgarh government has agreed to set up a high level committee to review all cases of persons for whom investigation and prosecution is pending. This includes the Maoist related cases, in return of...

May 1, 2012 7:00 PM

Parl Panel advocates to promote export of agricultural products

A Parliamentary Panel has advocated to promote export of agricultural products. The report of the panel on Commerce Ministry presented in the Parliament yesterday, also urged the government to avoid export of iron ore or similar resources which are scarce and limited. The panel strongly feels that e...

May 1, 2012 6:15 PM

NatioPaternity suit : SC directs N D Tiwari to give DNA testnal News Heading

The Supreme Court today directed Congress leader N D Tiwari to give his blood sample for DNA test in a paternity suit against him. A Bench of Justices Aftab Alam and C K Prasad said today that having regard to his age, the Court had already given him enough options to convey to the High Court his pr...

May 1, 2012 6:01 PM

Indo-China border trade fails to begin today due to inclement weather

This year's Indo-China border trade through Nathula in Sikkim, could not begin today due to inclement weather. The trade has been deferred for the time being in view of the prevailing bad weather conditions. The State Commerce and Industries Secretary, B K Kharel told our Gangtok Correspondent that ...

May 1, 2012 5:54 PM

NatioPaternity suit : SC directs N D Tiwari to give DNA testnal News Heading

The Supreme Court today directed Congress leader N D Tiwari to give his blood sample for DNA test in a paternity suit against him. A Bench of Justices Aftab Alam and C K Prasad said today that having regard to his age, it had given him protection under Article 21, but enough is enough. The direction...

May 1, 2012 5:40 PM

BSF sets up helpline for family of Assam boat tragedy victims

The Border Security Force, BSF has set up a helpline for providing information to the kith and kin of the victims of boat tragedy in Dhubri District of Assam yesterday. According to Home Ministry, the helpline number is 0361-2842972 and it will be operational for 24 hours. Meanwhile, BSF is making a...

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