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March 9, 2012 6:24 PM

Cong condemns killing of IPS officer

The Congress today condemned the killing of IPS officer Narendra Kumar by mining mafia in Morena district of Madhya Pradesh. Briefing reporters in New Delhi today, Party spokesperson Manish Tiwari said the incident was unfortunate. He demanded a thorough probe into the murder. Mr. Tiwari said the st...

March 9, 2012 6:21 PM

PM’s advisor Nair hold discussions with J&K Governor

Advisor to the Prime Minister, T.K.A. Nair held discussions with Jammu and Kashmir Governor, N.N. Vohra at Raj Bhavan, Jammu on Thursday evening and today afternoon, before his return to Delhi. During their two meetings, the Governor and Mr. Nair discussed wide-ranging issues relating to the measure...

March 9, 2012 5:19 PM

Veteran actor Joy Mukherjee passes away

Veteran actor Joy Mukherjee, who starred in several Bollywood hits in the '60s, passed away this morning after prolonged illness at a hospital in Mumbai. He was 73. The actor was admitted to the Leelavati hospital on Monday. Joy Mukherjee's spokesperson informed that he was running with high fe...

March 9, 2012 4:49 PM

Govt sets 12% growth target in tourism sect by 2016

Government has set a target of achieving 12 percent growth in tourism sector by the year 2016. The growth will help to generate 25 million additional jobs in the country. This was stated by Tourism Minister, Subodh Kant Sahai while inaugurating the Indian Pavilion in tourism fair in Berlin. Accordin...

March 9, 2012 2:25 PM

Railways introduces 26 new trains

The Railways have announced the introduction of 26 new trains. The services of five existing trains will be extended. The frequency of two existing trains would be increased and five new sub-urban trains are to be introduced. Three Duronto Expresses, One Shatabdi, One fully AC Express, three Rajyara...

March 9, 2012 2:13 PM

AAHAR-2012 Food & Hospitality Fair begins Monday

AAHAR 2012 - the 27th International Food and Hospitality Fair will begin from the 12th of this month. The theme of the the fair this year is 'Indian Food Basket- A Seal of Quality.' Addressing a press conference in New Delhi today, Chairman-cum-Managing Director International Trade Promoti...

March 9, 2012 1:53 PM

UPCC Chief Bahuguna Joshi meets Sonia; offers to resign

In Uttar Pradesh, the state unit of Congress Rita Bahuguna Joshi today extended her resignation to the party high command.Our correspondent reports that taking moral responsibility of dismal performance of her party in just concluded assembly election she met Party president Sonia Gandhi and extende...

March 9, 2012 1:38 PM

More research for better health service standards: MoHFW Secy Pradhan

Government is to set up a 100 bed hospital on the campus of National Institute of Health and Family Welfare to provide better health services. This was stated by Secretary of Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Mr. P K Pradhan while addressing the 35th Annual Day of National Institute of Health a...

March 9, 2012 12:50 PM

PM's advisor Nair calls on JK CM Omar to discuss devpt issues

Advisor to the Prime Minister, T. K. A. Nair called on Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister, Omar Abdullah in Jammu last evening and discussed various matters relating to the development of Jammu and Kashmir. Matters pertaining to panchayats, framework of transfer of functions, functionaries and funds t...

March 9, 2012 11:39 AM

Centre distributes 48 lakh minority scholarships in current Fin'l Year

Center has distributed around 48 lakhs minority scholarships till last months during the current Financial Year under its Pre-matric Scholarship Scheme. It is against the target of 34 lakhs. According to an official release, over 540 crore rupees has been sanctioned by the Minority Affairs Ministry ...

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