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March 1, 2012 8:38 PM

India, China decide to have maritime cooperation

India and China have decided to have maritime cooperation to build confidence. This was decided at the talks between the External Affairs Minister S. M Krishna and his Chinese counterpart Yang Jiechi in New Delhi today. They also discussed a host of crucial issues including boundary dispute. The tal...

March 1, 2012 8:03 PM

Govt. clears 5-fold hike in fines for traffic offences

The government has approved five-fold increase in fines under the Motor Vehicle Act to check habitual traffic offenders. Compensation to accident victims will also go up substantially. The changes will be incorporated in the Motor Vehicle Act through an amendment, which is likely to be introduced in...

March 1, 2012 7:57 PM

Land Ports Authority of India Becomes Operational

The government today notified the establishment of the Land Ports Authority of India under the Land Ports Authority of India Act, 2010. The authority has been tasked with the responsibility of putting in place systems which address security imperatives relating to the cross border movement of passen...

March 1, 2012 6:31 PM

Fodder scam: CBI court frames charges against Lalu Prasad and 3 others

The Patna CBI Special Court today framed charges against former Chief Ministers of Bihar, Lalu Prasad Yadav, Dr. Jagannath Mishra, JD(U) MP Jagdish Sharma and others in connection with fraudulent withdrawal of money from Bhagalpur and Banka treasuries of the State. The case is related to fodder scam...

March 1, 2012 6:29 PM

Campaigning for 7th phase of UP assembly polls ends

Campaigning for seventh phase elections in Uttar Pradesh ended this evening. 60 constituencies of ten districts in western UP and Terai region are covered in this phase. 962 candidates including one hundred women are in the fray . More than one corer 80 lakh voters may cast their vote for this phase...

March 1, 2012 5:53 PM

President Condoles Passing Away of P.K. Narayana Panicker

President Pratibha Devisingh Patil has condoled the death of P.K. Narayana Panicker. In her condolence message, she said that Paniker was a prominent social leader in Kerala who was always in touch with grassroots of the society. He made invaluable contribution to public life and society through his...

March 1, 2012 5:53 PM

Vohra for revival of historical cultural routes to promote peace

Jammu and Kashmir Governor N. N. Vohra has emphasized the need for revival of historical cultural routes and enlarging mutual understandings among nations. These are vital for ensuring future peace.The Governor was speaking today after inaugurating a 3-day International Conference in Jammu . The con...

March 1, 2012 5:47 PM

India pitches for stronger science,technology ties with Africa

India has proposed a five-step approach stressing on technology transfer and establishment of pilot projects to strengthen science and technology ties with Africa. Science and Technology Minister Vilasrao Deshmukh said the primary focus should be on enhancing capacityInaugurating the first ever Indi...

March 1, 2012 4:20 PM

3 more Information Commissioners join CIC

Three more Information Commissioners have joined the Central Information Commission. They are - Rajiv Mathur, Vijay Sharma and Basanth Seth. Chief Informtion Commissioner Satyanand Mishra administered the oath of office and secrecy to them.With this, the total number of Information Commissioners of ...

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