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March 31, 2012 7:35 PM

Hostage crisis: Interlocutors appeals for 2nd Italian’s release

In Odisha, the two interlocutors - Dandpani Mohanty and B D Sharma - today appealed the CPI Maoists Odisha State Committee to release the second Italian, who is under captive by its cadres in Kandhmal district since the last seventeen days. They said when the state government seems positive to fulfi...

March 31, 2012 7:34 PM

India gives over $ 4 million to UNDEF

India has given over four million dollars to the UN Democracy Fund - UNDEF. This brings up its total contribution to 30 million dollars since the Fund was launched by Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and the then US President George Bush in 2005 for promotion of democratic values.India's Permanent...

March 31, 2012 7:26 PM

Jaya takes Sasikala back in AIADMK

AIADMK General Secretary and Tamil Nadu Chief Minister J Jayalalitha has revoked the suspension of erstwhile close confidante Sasikala from the primary membership of the party. In a statement issued in Chennai today, Jayalalithaa said she accepted the explanation given by Sasikala that she had sever...

March 31, 2012 6:29 PM

India gives over $ 4 million to UNDEF

India has given over four million dollars to the UN Democracy Fund - UNDEF. This brings up its total contribution to 30 million dollars since the Fund was launched by Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and the then US President George Bush in 2005 for promotion of democratic values.India's Permanent...

March 31, 2012 6:04 PM

Pay more in AC-1, AC-2 classes from tomorrow

The new railway fares will come in to force from tomorrow. Railways have revised passenger fares in AC-First Class, AC-2 Tier, Executive Class and First Class. But, there is no change in the fares of other classes. The new fares in these classes will be applicable to all types of trains. It will als...

March 31, 2012 4:56 PM

President,PM greet nation on Ram Navami’s eve

The President and the Prime Minister have greeted people on the eve of Ram Navami. In her message, the President Mrs Pratibha Devisingh Patil wished that the festival inspires all countrymen to serve humanity with dedication and devotion. Dr. Manmohan Singh in his message, said the festival is a cel...

March 31, 2012 1:17 PM

CBI registers case in Army trucks supply matter

The CBI has registered a case in connection with the supply of all-terrain Tatra trucks through state-owned Bharat Earth Movers limited (BEML) to the Army. AIR correspondent reports that the agency has also called for questioning Vectra group Chairman Ravi Rishi, who is a majority stake holder in Ta...

March 31, 2012 1:03 PM

Save the planet on Earth Day

The Earth Hour is being observed today across the globe to create awareness about climate change and to encourage support for environmentally sustainable action.The global initiative by World Wildlife Fund encourages people around the world to switch off lights today for an hour beginning at 8.30 pm...

March 31, 2012 12:43 PM

Save the planet on Earth Day

The 60th Earth Hour is being observed today across the globe to create awareness about climate change and to encourage support for environmentally sustainable action.The global initiative by World Wildlife Fund encourages people around the world to switch off lights today for an hour beginning at 8....

March 31, 2012 12:36 PM

Save the planet on Earth Day

The 60th Earth Hour is being observed today across the globe to create awareness about climate change and to encourage support for environmentally sustainable action.The global initiative by World Wildlife Fund encourages people around the world to switch off lights today for an hour beginning at 8....

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