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January 26, 2012 9:17 PM

Several functions mark Republic Day celebrations in states

Unfurling of National flag, marchpast and cultural functions marked the Republic Day celebrations in the States.In Odisha, Governor M.C. Bhandare unfurled the national flag at Bhubaneswar and took salute of the combined parade. A total of 68 teams from state police, CRPF, NCC, defence establishments...

January 26, 2012 9:16 PM

Govt working on mechanism to prevent corporate fraud

Government is working to put in place an effective mechanism to prevent frauds in corporate entities.In an exclusive interview to All India Radio, Corporate Affairs Minister Veerappa Moily said that Serious Fraud Offences Office has already been constituted to plug unethical practises in the corpora...

January 26, 2012 8:54 PM

Several functions mark Republic Day celebrations in states

January 26, 2012 8:45 PM

43 Indian fishermen released by Lankan courts

43 Indian fishermen remanded for illegally fishing near the eastern cost of Sri Lanka, were released by local courts.The Sri Lanka Navy had apprehended these fishermen along with six fishing trawlers for illegally fishing near the eastern coast of the island nation.Lankan Navy Spokesman said the fis...

January 26, 2012 8:32 PM

UGC proposes 20 Exclusive Universities for Women

Espousing the cause of women's education, the 12th Plan document of the University Grants Commission, UGC, has proposed 20 exclusive universities for them and 800 constituent colleges under the Central varsities.This is to ensure equity in access to quality education. The UGC has also sought a ...

January 26, 2012 8:14 PM

Pranab to take part in Chicago Council on Global Affairs

Union Finance Minster Pranab Mukherjee is leaving for a two-day official visit to Chicago, in the United States on Saturday.He will sign two MoUs and address the Chicago Council on Global Affairs where a large number of business leaders of the Corporate World are likely to participate.The Finance Mi...

January 26, 2012 7:42 PM

Nirupama Rao meets Hillary Clinton; Multiple issues discussed

India and the United States today discussed a host of issues including the civil nuclear cooperation and developments in Iran and Afghanistan during the talks between Secretary of State Hillary Clinton and India's Ambassador Nirupama Rao in Washington.Both sides agreed to work for consolidating...

January 26, 2012 6:44 PM

Govt working on mechanism to prevent corporate fraud

January 26, 2012 6:37 PM

Centre to ask CMs not to reduce their share from forest conservation fund

The Centre has decided to ask Chief Ministers not to reduce their share from the plan fund for forest conservation.Environment Minister Jayanthi Natarajan's decision to write to Chief Ministers on the issue came after the state governments kept seeking money from the Compensatory Afforestation ...

January 26, 2012 5:55 PM

Nation celebrates 63rd Republic Day

The country is celebrating its 63rd Republic day today. The rich cultural heritage, nation's achievements in various fields and impressive display of India's military prowess were the highlights of Republic Day Parade which was held at Rajpath in the national capital.The well-turned out an...

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