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February 20, 2012 2:22 PM

World's cheapest tablet- Aakash to be launched soon

The improved version of the world's cheapest tablet- Aakash will be launched soon. HRD Minister Kapil Sibal said that the new version will be fully indigenous.He said, the government has roped in C-DAC and ITI in further development of the tablet computer.Welcoming competition from market for d...

February 20, 2012 1:56 PM

Mahashivratri being celebrated with religious fervour today

The festival of Mahashivratri is being celebrated throughout the country today with religious ferver.In Madhya Pradesh, the religious processions are being taken out across the state on this occasion.In Uttar Pradesh, People in large numbers are reaching Shiva temples in different parts of the state...

February 20, 2012 12:53 PM

Italian ship moves to outer harbour

Enrica Lexie, the Italian vessel which was involved in the killing of the two fishermen off the Kerala coast last Wednesday, has been moved out of Kochi harbour to the outer sea. The ship has not been allowed to leave and is being guarded by a Coast Guard vessel. It will be allowed to leave only aft...

February 20, 2012 12:38 PM

Atomic Energy Commission: India's nuclear reactors safe

Atomic Energy Commission of India's Chairman Shrikumar Banerjee has said that Indian nuclear power plants safe for operation and were equipped with the necessary safety measures to withstand seismic and tsunami threats. He was addressing the gathering as the chief guest at the foundation day fu...

February 20, 2012 12:34 PM

Italian ship moves to outer harbour

Enrica Lexie, the Italian vessel which was involved in the killing of the two fishermen off the Kerala coast last Wednesday, has been moved out of Kochi harbour to the outer sea. The ship has not been allowed to leave and is being guarded by a Coast Guard vessel. It will be allowed to leave only aft...

February 20, 2012 12:34 PM

Food Production to hit record 250 mn tonnes says PM

The Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh today said the government has adopted a multi-pronged strategy to improve returns to farming and step up investment in rural infrastructure. Speaking at the Golden Jubilee of Indian Agricultural Research Institute in New Delhi, Dr Singh said, over the last seven ...

February 20, 2012 11:56 AM

EC issues 167 notices to candidates for paid news

In the ongoing Assembly elections for five states, the Election Commission has so far issued 167 notices to candidates who allegedly paid for the publication of news in their favour in various media outlets. The maximum number of 129 notices have been issued to candidates in Punjab, where polling wa...

February 20, 2012 11:47 AM

Atomic Energy Commission: India's nuclear reactors secure

Atomic Energy Commission of India's Chairman Shrikumar Banerjee has said that Indian nuclear power plants safe for operation and were equipped with the necessary safety measures to withstand seismic and tsunami threats. He was addressing the gathering as the chief guest at the foundation day fu...

February 20, 2012 8:58 AM

Mahashivratri being celebrated with religious fervour today

The festival of Mahashivratri is being celebrated throughout the country today with religious ferver. In Jammu & Kashmir, the festivities started on Sunday. People in large numbers visit Shiva temples and make traditional offerings and prayers.In Gujarat, six persons including three women and tw...

February 20, 2012 8:56 AM

Atomic Energy Commission: India's nuclear reactors secure

Dismissing apprehensions regarding safety of nuclear power plants in the country, Atomic Energy Commission Chairman Srikumar Banerjee has said all reactors are secure as per international standards and these are also capable of dealing with natural calamities like tsunami and earthquake.Addressing t...

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