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February 26, 2012 2:18 PM

World Book Fair becomes major attraction for book lovers

The 20th edition of the New Delhi World Book Fair is attracting a large number of book lovers today. The book fair, which began in Pragati Maidan in New Delhi yesterday, has Indian cinema as its theme this time. An exhibition titled "Point of View" is being organised in the fair to commemorate 100 y...

February 26, 2012 2:16 PM

Vice Prez releases Javed's collection of poems-Lava in Delhi

The Vice President Mohammed Hamid Ansari today released a collection of poems titled 'LAVA' at a function in New Delhi.The poems in Hindi and Urdu, have been written by renowned Bollywood lyricist and Member of Parliament, Javed Akhtar. Praising the poetry collection, Mr. Ansari said that ...

February 26, 2012 1:49 PM

SC tells Aviation Ministry’s to file response on compensation

The Supreme Court has asked the Ministry of Civil Aviation to file its response to a plea challenging the Centre notification, which fixes different compensation amounts for international and domestic fliers. At present compensation is 7.5 lakhs rupees in case of a domestic air passenger's deat...

February 26, 2012 1:48 PM

SC tells Aviation Ministry’s to file response on compensation

The Supreme Court has asked the Ministry of Civil Aviation to file its response to a plea challenging the Centre notification, which fixes different compensation amounts for international and domestic fliers. At present compensation is 7.5 lakhs rupees in case of a domestic air passenger's deat...

February 26, 2012 1:43 PM

Italian vessel: Kerala Police completes search and seizure operation

A Special Investigation Team of the Kerala Police have completed the search and seizure of weapons on board the Italian vessel Enrica Lexie during the wee hours today. AIR correspondent reports that the process, which began yesterday afternoon on the vessel berthed at the Cochin Port, continued past...

February 26, 2012 1:06 PM

SC tells Aviation Ministry’s to file response on compensation

The Supreme Court has asked the Ministry of Civil Aviation to file its response to a plea challenging the Centre notification, which fixes 7.5 lakh rupees as compensation in case of a domestic air passenger's death against 75 lakh rupees for international fliers. A Bench of Justices Dalveer Bha...

February 26, 2012 12:49 PM

CCI empowered to hear complaints against Railways: HC

The Delhi High Court has held that the Indian Railways is an enterprise and the Competition Commission of India, CCI is empowered to hear complaints against it for alleged abuse of its dominant position in goods transport sector.Holding that there is a commercial angle to the services rendered by th...

February 26, 2012 12:49 PM

Italy’s Foreign Minister on 2-day visit to India from Tuesday

Italian Foreign Minister, Giulio Maria Terzi di Sant' Agata will be on a two day official visit to India from Tuesday. Italian Foreign Minister, Giulio Maria Terzi di Sant' Agata will be on a two day official visit to India from Tuesday. An official release issued in New Delhi today said that Mr. Te...

February 26, 2012 9:27 AM

Rhino census starts from March 15 in Assam

In Assam, forest department will start rhino census from 15 March. Talking to AIR, State Wildlife's Principal Chief Conservator of Forest Suresh Chand says that census will be conducted in Kaziranga and Orang National Park and Pobitora Wildlife Sanctuary. It may be noted that Assam is the home of th...

February 26, 2012 9:26 AM

Amarnath yatra: Medical certificates now mandatory for pilgrims

Amarnath yatra pilgrims have to produce medical certificates at the time of registration from now onwards. The decision was taken by Shri Amarnath Shrine Board because of many Amarnath-bound pilgrims losing their lives due to health problems. The meeting of the board chaired by Governor N N Vohra wa...

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