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February 4, 2011 6:30 PM

Markfed working for GlobalGAP certification

Markfed is working with progressive potato growers for GlobalGAP certification with a view to organize export of potato to the European Union, which is the largest market for the produce.This was stated by the Joint Secretary, National Horticulture Mission, Govt. of India, Sanjeev Chopra at a semina...

February 4, 2011 2:35 PM

Spl institute to be set up in Imphal for training coaches in NE region: Makan

A special institute will be set up in Imphal for training coaches in the North East region. This was revealed Youth Affairs and Sports Minister Ajay Maken in New Delhi on Friday. Talking to reporters after inaugurating a workshop on Youth and Sports Develpment in North Eastern regions, Mr Maken said...

February 4, 2011 2:35 PM

Indians in Egypt numbering 3600 are safe: Indian embassy

Indians in Egypt numbering 3600 are safe. The Indian embassy in Cairo is in constant touch with them to monitor their well-being in the wake of violent protests against President Hosni Mubarak's rule. The Indian embassy said in a statement that a 24-hour Control Room has been operating in the m...

February 4, 2011 2:34 PM

Rulers in Egypt should listen to dissenting voice of common man: Soni

The government has said that the rulers in Egypt should listen to the dissenting voice of the common man. The Information and Broadcasting Minister Ms. Ambika Soni said this to the newsmen in New Delhi on Friday. In reply to a query on journalists being detained in the strife torn country, the Minis...

February 4, 2011 1:43 PM

Fighter plane crashes in Madhya Pradesh, no loss reported

In Madhya Pradesh, a fighter plane was crashed on Friday near Bhela-Bhimla village about 18 km from the Sheopur district headquarters. Chambal IG S K Jha told AIR Bhopal correspondent that the plane crashed in forest area and pilot of the plane had reportedly ejected safely. No loss has been reporte...

February 4, 2011 1:30 PM

Kharge urges States to provide necessary infra to avail Central schemes

Union Labour and Employment Guarantee Minister Mallikarjuna Kharge urged the State Government to provide necessary infrastructure to avail Central Government schemes. Laying the foundation stone for a Nursing College and an auditorium in Bangalore on Friday, the minister pointed out that 200 crore r...

February 4, 2011 1:30 PM

Department of Posts join hands with UIDAI

Department of Posts has joined hands with Unique Identification Authority of India, UIDAI to provide Unique Identifiacation Number , Aadhaar to the people . A statement of Intent to this effect was signed between Department of Posts and UIDAI in presence of Union Minister of Communications and IT Mr...

February 4, 2011 1:21 PM

World Cancer Day being observed today

Today is World Cancer Day. This year, the theme is 'Teaching children and teenagers to avoid UV exposure by being sun smart'. The World Health Organisation estimates that 84 million people will die of cancer between 2005 and 2015 without adequate treatment. We spoke to the Chief of the Cancer centre...

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