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March 24, 2012 1:57 PM

Govt decides to open 11 new international routes for AI and other carriers

The Government has decided to open 11 new International routes under Bilateral Air Services Agreements to the national carrier Air India and to other Indian Scheduled Carriers.A release issued by the Ministry of Civil Aviation in New Delhi said, the decision will help expand global networks of such ...

March 24, 2012 1:34 PM

New Delhi advises its nationals in coup-hit Mali to exercise caution

India has advised its nationals in military coup-hit Mali to exercise caution and remain in contact with the country's mission there. An External Affairs Ministry spokesperson said in New Delhi that the Government of India expresses its deep concern over the recent developments in Mali and call...

March 24, 2012 1:03 PM

World observes Tubercluosis day today

Tubercluosis also known as TB is a silent killer disease. Over a million people die of the disease annually. World Tubercluosis Day is being observed today acorss the globe to raise awareness about the devastating effects of the disease and efforts being made to prevent it. This year the theme is &#...

March 24, 2012 12:39 PM

Cabinet approves amendments in Marriage Act to make divorce women friendly

The Union Cabinet has approved amendments to the Hindu Marriage Act to make divorce with mutual consent more women friendly. In a significant change in matrimonial laws, the cabinet approved the amendment to include allowing the courts to reduce or waive off the waiting period of six months for divo...

March 24, 2012 12:36 PM

Road accident on Jammu-Srinagar National Highway kills 5, injures 31

In Jammu and Kashmir, 5 persons were killed while 31 others injured in a road accident on Jammu - Srinagar National Highway in Ramban district this morning. The accident occurred when a passenger bus on its way from Jammu to Srinagar rolled down into a 300 feet deep gorge at Nashari near Batote. Fou...

March 24, 2012 12:36 PM

Govt committed to pass Lokpal Bill as early as possible: V Naraynasamy

Minister of state in the Prime minister's office V Naraynasamy today said government is committed to pass the Lokpal Bill as early as possible. Speaking to reporters on the sidelines of a function in New Delhi, Mr Naraynasamy said the government does not have adequate numbers to pass the legisl...

March 24, 2012 12:35 PM

Govt committed to pass Lokpal Bill as early as possible: V Naraynasamy..

Minister of state in the Prime minister's office V Naraynasamy today said government is committed to pass the Lokpal Bill as early as possible. Speaking to reporters on the sidelines of a function in New Delhi, Mr Naraynasamy said the government does not have adequate numbers to pass the legisl...

March 24, 2012 9:40 AM

PM leaves for South Korea on four-day official visit

The Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh left for South Korea this morning on a four-day official visit. He will hold bilateral discussions with President Lee Myung-bak. Dr. Singh will also attend the two day 2012 Seoul Nuclear Security Summit beginning Monday. In his departure statement, the Prime Min...

March 24, 2012 8:58 AM

UPA govt committed to enact effective Lokpal legislation: PM

The Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh has assured leaders of all political parties that the UPA government is committed to enact an effective Lokpal legislation and the points raised by them would be considered by the government. He was speaking at the all party meeting called by him to discuss the ...

March 24, 2012 8:50 AM

PM leaves for South Korea on four-day official visit

The Prime Minister Dr.Manmohan Singh leaves for South Korea this morning on a four-day official visit. He will hold bilateral discussions with President Lee Myung-bak. Dr. Singh will also attend the the two day 2012 Seoul Nuclear Security Summit beginning Moday.AIR correspondent reports that, In his...

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