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February 15, 2011 6:05 PM

President, Vice President, PM greet nation on Milad-Un-Nabi

The President ,Vice President and Prime Minister Dr Manmoham Singh have greeted the nation on the occassion Milad-Un-Nabi, the birthday of the Holy Prophet Mohammed being observed tomorrow.In her greetings, President Pratibha Devi Singh Patil expressed hope that the Prophet's message of univers...

February 15, 2011 6:04 PM

Govt orders inquiry into leakage of sealed test reports of Howitzer gun

The government has ordered an inquiry into the reported leakage of the sealed test reports of Howitzer gun by the Army.Talking to newsmen in New Delhi today, Defence Minister A.K.Antony said that no one involved in the case will be spared. He stressed that nobody can influence the procurement proces...

February 15, 2011 6:04 PM

Kamal Nath stresses on need for substantive reforms in Urban Local Bodies

Union Minister for Urban Development Kamal Nath today said that members of Parliament will have a greater say in implementation of various schemes of Jawaharlal Nehru National Urban Renewal Mission. Stressing on the need for substantive reforms in Urban Local Bodies , he said that some of the reform...

February 15, 2011 6:04 PM

Congress criticises BJP for its remarks on PM

The Congress has criticised the BJP for its remarks on Prime Minister and said the BJP is restoring to 'shout and scoot' strategy. Talking to reporters in New Delhi today party spokesperson Manish Tewari said that the BJP should take a substantive action on corrupt leaders responsible for ...

February 15, 2011 6:03 PM

Twenty three books selected for Sahitya Academy Translation Award

Twenty three books have been selected for Sahitya Academy Translation Award for the year 2010. The prize carries a cash amount worth 50,000 rupees and an engraved copper plaque. The awards will be given to the translators at a special function in August this year.Some of the prominent awardees inclu...

February 15, 2011 6:03 PM

Civil Aviation Ministry seeks more budgetary support for Air India

The Civil Aviation Ministry today sought more budgetary support for Air India . Civil Aviation Minister Vayalar Ravi has said that almost 65 per cent of the turnaround plan of the ailing national carrier has been implemented. During his meeting with Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee, he discussed is...

February 15, 2011 6:03 PM

Govt to extend visa of singer Rahat Fateh Ali Khan

The government has decided to extend the visa of noted Pakistani singer Rahat Fateh Ali Khan. He was detained by revenue enforcement authorities at the Delhi airport for allegedly carrying 1.24 lakh dollars. Home Secretary G K Pillai told reporters on the sidelines of a function in New Delhi today t...

February 15, 2011 4:16 PM

Govt expecting record wheat procurement in 2011-12

Estimating bumper wheat production in the country, the government is expecting procurement of a record 260 lakh tonnes in the year 2011-12.According to the second advance estimate released by the Agriculture Ministry, wheat production is likely to touch a new record of 81.47 million tonnes this year...

February 15, 2011 2:19 PM

President, Vice President greet nation on Milad-Un-Nabi

President Mrs. Pratibha Devi Singh Patil and Vice President Mr. Hamid Ansari have greeted the nation on the occasion Milad-Un-Nabi, the birthday of the Holy Prophet Mohammed being observed tomorrow.In her greetings, Mrs Patil expressed hope that Holy Prophet's message of universal brotherhood, ...

February 15, 2011 2:17 PM

NCW pleads to amend Hindu Marriage Act

National Commission for Women today pleaded to amend the Hindu Marriage Act suitably for dealing with the NRI marriage issues. Addressing a National Seminar on the issue in New Delhi, the Chairperson of the National Commission for Women, Ms. Girija Vyas said the absence of universal law is also a pr...

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