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February 14, 2012 9:18 PM

Model Code of Conduct conditions relaxed in three states

The Election Commission has decided to relax the conditions for model code of conduct in the States of Manipur, Punjab and Uttarakhand where the polling has been completed. In a statement issued in New Delhi, the Commission said that the ministers in these states have now been allowed to tour distri...

February 14, 2012 9:16 PM

'Bomb could have been remote-controlled’

Delhi Police Commissioner B K Gupta today said that the bomb used in Monday's attack was not bigger than a palmtop or a brick.He, however, said so far the investigations do not point to the use of RDX. He said the bomb would have exploded in 3-5 seconds after it was stuck on the vehicle. He add...

February 14, 2012 9:15 PM

Amartya Sen conferred U.S. National Medal of Arts & Humanities

India-born Nobel laureate Amartya Sen has been felicitated with the prestigious National Medals of Arts and Humanities award by US President Barrack Obama.Sen has been given the award for his efforts to increase the understanding of fighting hunger and poverty. The Nobel laureate was given the award...

February 14, 2012 9:07 PM

Model Code of Conduct conditions relaxed in three states

The Election Commission today decided to relax the conditions for model code of conduct in the States of Manipur, Punjab and Uttarakhand where the polling has been completed. In a statement issued in New Delhi, the Commission said that the ministers in these states have now been allowed to tour dist...

February 14, 2012 8:43 PM

22 eminent authors receive Sahitya Akademi Awards

A total of 22 eminent authors have been conferred on Sahitya Akademi Awards for the year 2011 at a function in New Delhi on Tuesday.The awards were given for their outstanding contributions in the field of literatures. Late Assamese poet Kabin Phukan, Bengali literateur Manindra Gupta, Konkani autho...

February 14, 2012 8:40 PM

Bomb could have been remote-controlled’

Delhi Police Commissioner B K Gupta today said that the bomb used in Monday's attack was not bigger than a palmtop or a brick.He, however, said so far the investigations do not point to the use of RDX. He said the bomb would have exploded in 3-5 seconds after it was stuck on the vehicle. He add...

February 14, 2012 4:16 PM

17 killed in road accident in Himachal Pradesh

In Himachal Pradesh, 17 people were killed and two others injured when a tipper of Border Road Organisation fell into a deep gorge on the National Highway 22 near Sapilo of Kinnaur district this morning.According to official sources, those killed in the accident included 15 labourers and two drivers...

February 14, 2012 2:59 PM

India, Israel inks joint declaration to cooperate in water technology field

India and Israel have signed a Joint Declaration to enhance cooperation and exchange between the two countries in the field of water technology. Under the Joint Declaration, an India-Israel Working Group will be set up to for long-term planning, development, improvement and sharing of technology. It...

February 14, 2012 2:56 PM

New BPL list to be made after socio- economic census: Ramesh

Union Rural Development Minister Jairam Ramesh has said a new BPL list will be prepared after socio- economic census of various state of the country. All the villages with a minimum population of 250 people will be linked with roads under Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojane, PMGSY.Talking to media at P...

February 14, 2012 2:55 PM

Indo-Israel Joint declaration to enhance water technology co-operation

India and Israel have signed a Joint Declaration to enhance cooperation and exchange between the two countries in the field of water technology. Under the Joint Declaration, an India-Israel Working Group will be set up to for long-term planning, development, improvement and sharing of technology. It...

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