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January 31, 2011 1:29 PM

Coast guard rules out ‘piracy is a threat to India’

The coast guard has ruled out that piracy is a threat to India. Addressing the annual press conference in New Delhi on Monday, the Director General of Indian Coast Guard, Mr. Anil Chopra said that though the Somalian pirates have moved from Gulf of Eden to Indian Ocean Region, they are not a threat ...

January 31, 2011 1:28 PM

India joins world in celebrating World Forest Year

As India joins rest of the world in celebrating World Forest Year this year, Kerala is all set to host a special forest festival from 6th of February. The five day festival will be inaugurated by Chief Minister V S Achuthanandan. Union Minister of Environment & Forests Jayaram Ramesh will be the...

January 31, 2011 1:14 PM

2nd phase of Indian Census 2011 to begin from 9th Feb

The second phase of Indian Census 2011 will begin from 9th February. Interacting with the media persons at Port Blair, the Registrar General and Census Commissioner of India Dr C Chandramouli informed that the world's largest ever census operation will be carried out across the country from Feb...

January 31, 2011 1:14 PM

Tatkal ticket holders to carry ID Proof in original

The government has decided to re -introduce the need for carrying Identity Proof in original during the course of Journey for the tickets booked under Tatkal Scheme. The provision will come into effect from 11th of next month. The decision to this effect was taken by Ministry of Railways in view of ...

January 31, 2011 1:14 PM

Tamil Nadu CM Karunanidhi meets PM

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M Karunanidhi today met Prime Minister Manmohan Singh in New Delhi on Moday. He is in the capital on a three day visit to discuss the the seat-sharing mechanism between the DMK and Congress in upcoming Assembly elections in Tamil Nadu. According to official sources Karunani...

January 31, 2011 1:02 PM

CBI raids continue in Adarsh Society scam case

The CBI on Monday continued with its raids in the Adarsh Society scam case. The raids were conducted at Adarsh society office in Mumbai and they started at 6 am. The CBI on Monday started with searches at the residences and other premises of some of the people named in the FIR relating to the scam. ...

January 31, 2011 1:01 PM

Karmapa issue already under investigation: Antony

The Defence minister A K Antony on Monday said that Karmapa issue is already under investigation and the concerned agencies are investigating into the details. Speaking to reporters on the sidelines of a function in New Delhi, Mr Antony said that he would not like to comment further on the issue til...

January 31, 2011 11:54 AM

ISR prepares new seismic zone map of India with more accurate picture

The Institute of Seismological research (ISR) has prepared a new seismic zone map of India which gives a more accurate picture along with probability and magnitude estimate of possible earthquakes in specific areas of the country. ISR Director General B K Rastogi told PTI that their map has been pre...

January 31, 2011 9:45 AM

15 Somali pirates taken to Mumbai for interrogation

The 15 Somali pirates who were apprehended by the Indian Navy following a gunbattle off the coast of Lakshadweep Islands are being taken to Mumbai for interrogation. Naval spokesperson Commander PVS Satish said that during interrogation, which will take place in Mumbai today, the naval, police and i...

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