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October 25, 2011 8:34 PM

Center, ULFA discuss key issues

Center held talks with the banned ULFA in a bid to find a lasting solution to Assam's three-decade-old insurgency problem. Official sources said, the top leadership of ULFA discussed with government representatives various aspects of the group's charter of demands. Observance of ground rul...

October 25, 2011 8:17 PM

Prez, VP & PM greet nation on Diwali eve

The President, Vice President and the Prime Minister have greeted the people on the eve of Diwali.In their separate messages on the occasion, Mrs. Pratibha Devisingh Patil, Mohd. Hamid Ansari and Dr. Manmohan Singh expressed hope that the festival of lights will dispel darkness and gloom and bring j...

October 25, 2011 8:14 PM

INS apprehensive about wage hike

The Indian Newspaper Society, INS, has expressed apprehension at the government's decision of accepting the recommendations of the Matjithia Wage Boards. They maintained that it may lead to the closure of a majority of small and medium newspaper publications. In a statement, the INS President, ...

October 25, 2011 7:58 PM

India, Japan to hold strategic dialogue on Friday

India and Japan will hold their fifth strategic dialogue from Friday. During the two-day dialogue, the two sides will review and discuss ways to strengthen cooperation in key areas, including civil nuclear field, trade and security.During the dialogue which will be led by External Affairs Minister S...

October 25, 2011 7:04 PM

Kiran Karnik to head policy drafting committee on pvt sector graft

Centre has firmed up its action plan to deal with the menace of bribe in the private sector. A Committee headed by prominent technocrat Kiran Karnik has been set up to prepare a comprehensive policy to deal with corrupt practices in the private sector. Official sources said that this policy will for...

October 25, 2011 7:02 PM

VP to represent India at CHOGM in Perth

The Vice President Mohammad Hamid Ansari will represent India at the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting, CHOGM, beginning at Perth in Australia from Friday. CHOGM takes place against the backdrop of challenges like the global financial crisis and the focus of the deliberations would be on buil...

October 25, 2011 6:56 PM

Center, ULFA discuss key issues

Center held talks with the banned ULFA in a bid to find a lasting solution to Assam's three-decade-old insurgency problem. Official sources said, the top leadership of ULFA discussed with government representatives various aspects of the group's charter of demands. Observance of ground rul...

October 25, 2011 6:56 PM

Govt hikes wheat MSP by 115/qtl

The government on Tuesday announced a hike of 115 rupees per quintal in minimum support price, MSP, of wheat to farmers at 1,285 rupees per quintal for the ongoing Rabi season. This is to offset the impact of higher input cost. The decision to raise MSP of wheat and other Rabi crops was taken at the...

October 25, 2011 6:52 PM

Key issues discussed in talks between ULFA & Center

Center held talks with the banned ULFA in a bid to find a lasting solution to Assam's three-decade-old insurgency problem. Official sources said, the top leadership of ULFA discussed with government representatives various aspects of the group's charter of demands. Observance of ground rul...

October 25, 2011 6:12 PM

President greets people on Diwali eve

The President and Vice President have greeted the people on the eve of Diwali. In her message, Mrs. Pratibha Devisingh Patil hoped the festival of lights will dispel darkness and gloom and bring joy, happiness and prosperity to the people.In his message, Mohammad Hamid Ansari has said that Deepawali...

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