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April 6, 2012 6:58 PM

Banks to function full day tomorrow

After three holidays this week, all public sector and many private banks will function full day tomorrow. Banks usually are open for public dealings on Saturdays between 10 am and 1 pm. The Finance Ministry has asked all the public sector banks to function full day this Saturday. Country's larg...

April 6, 2012 6:52 PM

Zardari's Sunday visit to India very constructive :US

The US has termed Pakistan President Asif Ali Zardari's Sunday visit to India, as very constructive. The US also clarified that it does not want any new strains in Indo-Pak ties over the 10 million dollar bounty offered by it for terror outfit Lashkar-e-Toiba, LeT founder Hafiz Saeed. State Dep...

April 6, 2012 5:52 PM

Railways to set up executive lounges, escalators

With a view to facilitate hassle-free passenger boarding, the Railways have decided to introduce a number of facilities like setting up of executive lounges and installation of escalators at 50 major Railway stations. According to Railways Ministry, it will also provide facilities like seating arran...

April 6, 2012 5:43 PM

BJP: To launch more campaign for good governance, poverty eradication

BJP today said, it will launch more comprehensive campaign for good governance and poverty eradication in the country. Addressing a function on the 32nd foundation day of the party in New Delhi, Party President Nitin Gadkari praised the development works done in BJP and NDA ruled states. Mr. Gadkari...

April 6, 2012 5:02 PM

Christians across the world observe Good Friday today

Christians across the world are observing Good Friday today. The day marks the crucifixion of Jesus Christ over 2000 years ago. Christians observed the day by holding special meeting meditating upon the suffering of Lord Christ on the Cross for the mankind.In India, services are being held in church...

April 6, 2012 4:11 PM

Jewellers meet Finance Minister, calls off strike

Jewellers have called off their 21-day strike today following a meeting with Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee over their demand to rollback excise duty on gold and non-branded jewellery. Chairman of All India Gems and Jewellery Trade Federation, Bachharaj Bamalwa said, he has asked all associations...

April 6, 2012 1:56 PM

Christians across the world observe Good Friday today

Christians across the world are observing Good Friday today. The day marks the crucifixion of Jesus Christ over 2000 years ago. Christians including Catholics, Protestants and Syrian Catholics, Orthodox Christians observed the day by holding special services meditating upon the suffering of Christ o...

April 6, 2012 1:35 PM

Jewellery manufacturers meet Finance Minister in New Delhi

The representatives of jewellery manufacturers are meeting today with the Finance Minister Pranab mukherjee to press their demands. The jewellers strike has entered 21st day today as they are demanding the roll back of excise duty proposed in the budget. Congress today asked the government to consid...

April 6, 2012 1:19 PM

India-US Bilateral Naval exercise to commence from tomorrow

The Annual India - US Bilateral Naval exercise "Malabar" will commence in the Bay of Bengal from tomorrow. Frontline units from the navies of the two countries will take part in the 10 day exercise. The harbour phase of the event to be held for three days begins in Chennai where both navies will par...

April 6, 2012 1:13 PM

US Bilateral Naval exercise to commence from tomorrow

The Annual India - US Bilateral Naval exercise "Malabar" will commence in the Bay of Bengal from tomorrow. Frontline units from the navies of the two countries will take part in the 10 day exercise. The harbour phase of the event to be held for three days begins in Chennai where both navies will par...

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