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September 9, 2011 11:48 AM

UP Lokayukta issues notice to Labour Minister for misuse of power

In Uttar Pradesh, another Minister of Mayawati Government has been issued a notice by the state Lokayukta, Justice N K Mehrotra for misuse of power. Quoting official sources, AIR Lucknow Correspondent reports that the Lokayukta has issued notice to the Labour Minister Badshah Singh, seeking his repl...

September 9, 2011 11:13 AM

Centre decides to ban exports of onions, wheat exports lifted

The government has decided to lift a ban on wheat exports and put a ban on onion exports to control its rising prices. The decision to open wheat exports was taken by the empowered Group of Ministers EGoM on food, headed by Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee in the wake of record production and stora...

September 9, 2011 10:54 AM

SAARC: India to reduce tariffs under sensitive list by 20%

New Delhi has renewed its commitments to reduce tariffs under sensitive list by 20 per cent for SAARC countries by next month. This will meet India's commitment to reduce these tariffs. Addressing the South Asia Forum meeting in New Delhi last evening, the Commerce Minister Mr. Anand Sharma sai...

September 8, 2011 10:03 PM

Roshni Prachodaya Society, CII sign MoU for sustainable habitats

In a way to create sustainable habitats and environmental management, the Roshni Prachodaya Society of the President Estate and Confederation of Indian Industry, CII has signed a Memorandum of Understanding, MoU on Thursday at Rashtrapati Bhawan under its India @75initiative. The MoU aims at develop...

September 8, 2011 9:25 PM

Increase female literacy to push socio-economic development: Prez

The President, Mrs. Pratibha Devisingh Patil on Thursday called for making consistent efforts to push women's education as it is a force multiplier in achieving socio-economic development.Inaugurating an international conference on Women's Literacy in New Delhi , she said that literate wom...

September 8, 2011 9:24 PM

CPIM slams BJP for raising corruption issues

The CPIM on Thursday said that it is not good on the part of BJP to raise issues concerning corruption as its credibility is at the lowest ebb. Party leader Nilotpal Basu said that the track record of the party in the recent past particularly in the wake of Bellary brothers involved in illegal minin...

September 8, 2011 9:24 PM

President, VP greet nation on Onam eve

President and Vice President have greeted the nation on the eve of Onam, which is being celebrated on Friday. Mrs. Pratibha Devi Singh Patil expressed hope in her message that this harvest festival of colour and vivacity bring prosperity and all-round gaiety for the nation.In his message, Md. Hamid ...

September 8, 2011 8:52 PM

No clean chit to Dayanidhi Maran in 2G scam: CBI tells SC

CBI on Thursday told the Supreme Court that no clean chit has been given so far to former Union Minister Dayanidhi Maran in 2G scam. CBI also objected to the allegation that its investigation in the case is less than honest.Senior advocate K. K. Venugopal told a bench comprising justices G S Singhvi...

September 8, 2011 7:35 PM

President to present 58th National Film Awards tomorrow

The President Mrs Pratibha Devisingh Patil will give away the 58th National Film Awards at a function in New Delhi on Friday.Veteram Film maker K. Balachander will be conferred the prestigious Dada Saheb Phalke Award for the year - 2010. The Awards will be given different categories. Malayalam Film ...

September 8, 2011 7:35 PM

Govt working on consensus over Teesta deal: Krishna

Government is working towards evolving a consensus among all stakeholders on the sharing of waters with Bangladesh. External Affairs Minister S M Krishna said that water is a sensitive issue in both countries and the government is keen to arrive at a fair and equitable arrangements.Mr Krishna was gi...

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