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December 1, 2011 5:34 PM

BSF recovers 5 kg of heroin and fake currency from near international border

The BSF has recovered five kilogram of heroin worth 5 crore rupees and 9 lakh 80 thousand fake currency from near the international border, Noshehra Dhala in Tarntarn district. Heroin and fake currency were thrown from the Pakistani side in small packets.During wee hours this morning, a BSF patrol p...

December 1, 2011 5:18 PM

Govt to set up Civil Aviation Authority in place of DGCA

The government proposes to set up a Civil Aviation Authority to replace the Directorate General of Civil Aviation - DGCA. The information was given in a written reply in the Rajya Sabha today by the Civil Aviation Minister Vayalar Ravi. He said apart from the regulatory safety oversight functions of...

December 1, 2011 2:21 PM

Kalam can’t be exempted from security checks at US airports: SM Krishna

The government today said former President Dr A P J Abdul Kalam does not fall in the category of persons exempted from security screening at U S airports.However, in keeping with his stature, US authorities extend courtesies to him at their airports including escort and private screening.This inform...

December 1, 2011 1:56 PM

India successfully test-fires Agni-I ballistic missile

India today successfully test-fired its nuclear capable Agni-I strategic ballistic missile, with a strike range of 700 km, as part of the Army's user trial from the test range at Wheeler Island off Odisha coast.The indigenously developed surface-to-surface, single-stage missile, powered by solid pro...

December 1, 2011 1:53 PM

FDI issue: Traders’ Bandh evokes partial to complete response

An all-India bandh called by traders to protest against foreign direct investment in retail evoked partial to complete response.Some of the markets in the national capital remained closed. BJP has also joined the traders' protest by organising marches and burnt effigies of several leaders belon...

December 1, 2011 1:44 PM

Traders’ Bandh evokes partial to complete response

An all-India bandh called by traders to protest against foreign direct investment in retail evoked partial to complete response.Some of the markets in the national capital remained closed. BJP has also joined the traders' protest by organising marches and burnt effigies of several leaders belon...

December 1, 2011 1:31 PM

Centre to introduce law against discrimination towards AIDS patients

Centre will bring a law against discrimination towards AIDS patients soon. This was announced by the Health Minister Ghulam Nabi Azad while addressing a function to mark the world AIDS day today. He said government will provide full financial assistance to NGOs for spreading awareness among the peop...

December 1, 2011 1:09 PM

World AIDS Day is being observed today

World AIDS Day is being observed across the globe today. The day is observed on 1st of December every year to generate awareness among the masses about HIV/AIDS and demonstrate international solidarity in the face of the pandemic. The day provides an opportunity for public and private partners to sp...

December 1, 2011 9:14 AM

IFFI pays homage to ‘Rockstar’ Shammi Kapoor

The 42nd International Film Festival of India (IFFI), presently on at Panaji in Goa, is paying homage to the 'Rockstar' of the yesteryears' Shammi Kapoor, by screening his early 60's film 'Professor', today. This is the last film among seven, to be screened in the Homage category at the IFFI.Th...

December 1, 2011 9:02 AM

Standing Committee concludes deliberations on Lokpal Bill

The parliamentary Standing Committee on Lokpal completed its deliberations on the Lokpal Bill yesterday.The committee chairman Abhisek Manu Singhvi said the committee has adopted the report but opposition members contested this saying it cannot be considered as adopted till the time their dissent no...

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