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February 18, 2012 5:39 PM

Govt set to boost community radio stations: Ambika Soni

The Centre has decided to give maximum boost and impetus to Community Radio Stations to ensure participatory communication on the flagship programs of the government. Speaking exclusively to All India Radio in New Delhi today, Union Minister of Information and Broadcasting Ambika Soni said the total...

February 18, 2012 5:32 PM

Railways to promote steam loco tourism

Indian Railways today pitched for regular running of steam locos to boost tourism. The locos will run between tourism destinations. Addressing the National Steam Congress in New Delhi, Northern Railway Divisional Railway Manager Aswani Lohani said the move will also help preserve steam heritage. He ...

February 18, 2012 5:31 PM

LS Speaker is leading Indian Para delegation to Pak

Lok Sabha Speaker Meira Kumar is leading first ever Indian Parliamentary delegation to Pakistan. The delegation will be in Pakistan for four days beginning Tuesday. During its visit, the delegation will call on President Asif Ali Zardari, Prime Minister Syed Yousuf Raza Gilani, Chairman of the Senat...

February 18, 2012 5:26 PM

EC issues show cause notice to Beni Prasad

The Election Commission has issued a notice to Union Steel Minister Beni Prasad Verma over his remarks on sub-quota for minorities. Holding prima facie violation of the Model Code of Conduct, the commission has sought his reply by Monday evening. The Commission, which examined the video recordings o...

February 18, 2012 5:25 PM

Making history in fight against terror: Azad

Union Health Minister Ghulam Nabi Azad today said India has achieved a remarkable feat as in the last one year the country has remained completely free from polio without witnessing even a single case. Azad said country was making history in its fight against polio.He was speaking at the launch of N...

February 18, 2012 4:50 PM

NDMA: Country is well prepared to deal with disasters

The National Disaster Management Authority has said that the country in general is well prepared to deal with disasters which come with some early warning. Vice Chairman of the Authority - NDMA Shashidhar Reddy said quick onset disasters without any early warning like earthquakes is a challenge for ...

February 18, 2012 4:50 PM

EC issues show cause notice to Beni Prasad

The Election Commission has issued show cause notice to Steel Minister Beni Prasad on alleged violation of Model Code of conduct. The Commission has asked him to reply by Monday evening on his minority sub-quota remarks. The Minister had earlier termed the controversial comments as a slip of tongue....

February 18, 2012 2:06 PM

Making hisotry in fight against terror: Azad

Union Health Minister Ghulam Nabi Azad today said India has achieved a remarkable feat as in the last one year the country has remained completely free from polio without witnessing even a single case. Azad said country was making history in its fight against polio.He was speaking at the launch of N...

February 18, 2012 1:58 PM

Prez launches campaign to promote adult literacy

President Mrs Pratibha Devisingh Patil has launched a nation-wide mobilisation campaign, Saakshar Bharat Yatra, to promote adult literacy with a special focus on women and weaker sections of the society. The campaign was flagged off by Mrs. Patil in New Delhi today.Speaking at the Flagging Off funct...

February 18, 2012 1:35 PM

Will bring all states on board on anti-terror agency: Govt

The Centre says it will talk to states opposing the setting up of the National Counter Terrorism and try to solve the issue. Talking to reporters Minister of State in Prime Minister's office V. Narayasamy said the Government would take up the issue with the aggrieved states.Union Home Secretary...

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