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December 3, 2011 5:21 PM

Centre provides assistance to states for protection of migratory birds

Centre is providing financial and technical assistance to States governments and specialized institutions to protect migratory birds. According to official sources , several steps are being taken for the protection of migratory birds. They include stringent punishment under the Wild Life Protection ...

December 3, 2011 2:32 PM

World Disabled Day today

International Day for Persons with Disabilities is being observed today to spread awareness about the rights, dignity and well-being of persons with disabilities. It also aims to highlight the importance of integrating disabled persons into all aspects of political, social, economic and cultural lif...

December 3, 2011 2:27 PM

Prez for eco-friendly villages

President Pratibha Devisingh Patil has stressed on the need for development of environment friendly eco- villages in the country.Speaking in Pune on the occasion of prize distribution ceremony of environment- balanced rural enrichment scheme of the Maharashtra Government, she said more than 60 per c...

December 3, 2011 2:24 PM

PM, Sonia inaugurate new Manipur Assembly building

Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh and UPA Chairperson Sonia Gandhi have inaugurated the newly constructed buildings of the Manipur Legislative Assembly, High Court, Inter-State Bus Terminus, City Convention Centre and Manipur Film Development Corporation Auditorium at Imphal this afternoon. State Go...

December 3, 2011 2:23 PM

Goa film festival extravaganza closes today

The 42nd International Film Festival of India (IFFI) is all set to come to a close this evening with the screening of French director Luc Besson's 'The Lady', at Panaji in Goa. The film is based on veteran Burmese leader Aung San Suu Kyi. Minister of State for Information and Broadcas...

December 3, 2011 9:02 AM

International Film Festival closes today in Goa

The 42nd International Film Festival of India comes to a close this evening at Panaji in Goa with the screening of French director Luc Besson's 'The Lady'. The film is based on veteran Burmese leader Aung San Suu Kyi.The 11-day magnanimous extravaganza was flagged off by Bollywood sup...

December 3, 2011 9:01 AM

FDI issue stalls House

Proceedings in both Houses of Parliament were again disrupted on Friday on the issue of allowing 51 per cent foreign direct investment (FDI) in the multi-brand retail sector. The Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha, which were first adjourned for one hour, were finally adjourned to meet again on the 7th of th...

December 3, 2011 8:41 AM

Oppn hampering FDI policy framework FDI: Pranab

Finance Minister Mr. Pranab Mukherjee has asked the UPA allies and the Opponents not to stand in the way of states wanting to implement Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) in retail.He said efforts were on to work out an acceptable motion to face a vote in Parliament.Speaking at the Hindustan Times Lead...

December 3, 2011 8:40 AM

PM to inaugurate new Manipur Assembly building

Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh and UPA Chairperson Mrs. Sonia Gandhi will arrive in Imphal on a one-day visit to Manipur today. Dr. Singh and Mrs. Gandhi will inaugurate the newly constructed buildings of the Manipur Legislative Assembly, High Court, City Convention Centre, Manipur Film Developme...

December 2, 2011 9:23 PM

Govt considers to introduce common mobility card in country soon

The government is considering introduction of a common mobility card in the country soon. This pre-paid card can be used in public transport system including buses, taxis and metro rails. In an exclusive interview to AIR, Urban development secretary Dr Sudhir Krishna said his ministry has introduced...

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