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April 13, 2012 1:21 PM

AI turnaround plan approved; Natnl Carrier to get 30,000Cr infusion

The government has approved a Turn Around Plan, TAP and Financial Restructuring Package, FRP with a 30 thousand crore rupee infusion over a nine year period for cash strapped Air India. The plan envisages a massive fund infusion into the Airline, debt restructuring and higher operational efficiency....

April 13, 2012 12:46 PM

Home Min to inaugurate checkpost at Wagah border

In Punjab, the Integrated Check Post ICP at Attari-Wagah border between India and Pakistan will be inaugurated by the Union Home Minister, Mr. P. Chidambaram, today. He will be accompanied by the Union Commerce Minister, Mr. Anand Sharma, Union Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, Mrs. Perneet Kau...

April 13, 2012 12:12 PM

SC upholds constitutional validity of RTE

The Supreme Court has upheld the constitutional validity of the Right to Education Act, 2009, which mandates 25 per cent free seats to the poor in government and private unaided schools uniformly across the country. The apex court clarified that its judgement will come into force from April 12 but w...

April 13, 2012 12:12 PM

New marriage registration bill to be introduced in Pmt session

The Union Cabinet has approved introduction of the bill in the ongoing Budget Session to amend the Registration of Births and Deaths Act, 1969 to include registration of marriages as well. Cabinet also approved introduction of the Anand Marriage Act, 1909 to provide for registration of marriages of ...

April 13, 2012 12:06 PM

Weatherman predicts rain & squalls for Delhi

In the national capital, Delhiites today woke up to a cloudy morning with light rainfall occuring in some parts of the city. The minimum temperature today was recorded at 23.3, three notches above normal. The maximum yesterday settled at normal 35.5 degrees celsius. The Met office has predicted part...

April 13, 2012 11:11 AM

Central Commission in Jharkhand to investigate illegal mining

In Jharkhand, five member Shah Commission constituted by central Government has arrived at Ranchi to investigate complaints of illegal mining in the state. The Commission will hear complaints connected with illegal mining today and tomorrow. Earlier, the Commission held a meeting with the top level ...

April 13, 2012 9:44 AM

Govt for water regulatory body: Min Bansal

Government favoured a regulatory authority in order to ensure equitable distribution and pricing of water. Speaking at the valedictory session of the three-day international conference as part of the India Water Week 2012 yesterday, Water Resources Minister Pawan Kumar Bansal underlined the need for...

April 13, 2012 9:42 AM

Home Min to inaugurate check post at Wagah border

In Punjab, the Integrated Check Post ICP at Attari-Wagah border between India and Pakistan will be inaugurated by the Union Home Minister, Mr. P. Chidambaram, today. He will be accompanied by the Union Commerce Minister, Mr. Anand Sharma, Union Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, Mrs. Perneet Kau...

April 13, 2012 9:36 AM

Govt for Water regulatory body: Min Bansal

Government favoured a regulatory authority in order to ensure equitable distribution and pricing of water. Speaking at the valedictory session of the three-day international conference as part of the India Water Week 2012 yesterday, Water Resources Minister Pawan Kumar Bansal underlined the need for...

April 13, 2012 9:34 AM

Wheat procurement crosses 22L tonnes

Wheat procurement in current Rabi marketing season by various government agencies has crossed 22 lakh tonnes in the country. An official release says, Madhya Pradesh has procured over 19 lakh tonne wheat followed by Haryana of around 2 laks tonne. While, Rajasthan has procured over 51 thousands tonn...

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