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January 24, 2011 10:05 AM

India strongly condemns killing of fisherman allegedly by Sri Lankan Navy

India has strongly and unequivocally condemned the killing of another fisherman allegedly by Sri Lankan Navy. In a statement in New Delhi yesterday, External Affairs Minister SM Krishna said that use of force must be eschewed in all such situations. Mr Krishna has sought a report from Indian Mission...

January 24, 2011 8:50 AM

Minister appeals opposition to ensure smooth Budget Session

Government today appealed to the opposition to ensure a smooth Budget session beginning next month. It expressed readiness to discuss all issues, including 2G Spectrum, on priority.Parliamentary Affairs Minister Pawan Kumar Bansal told PTI that the government plans to have discussions with all polit...

January 23, 2011 9:08 PM

Full dress rehearsal of R-Day held in New Delhi

The Full Dress Rehearsal of the Republic Day parade was held in New Delhi today amidst tight security. Thirteen tableaus from different states and ten tableaus of various Ministries and Department showcased the country's vibrant cultural heritage, and its impressive achievement. Covering a dist...

January 23, 2011 8:46 PM

PM leads nation in paying tributes to Netaji

Prime Minister Manmohan Singh today led the nation in paying tributes to Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose on his 114 birth anniversary. Dr. Singh, BJP leader L K Advani and other parliamentarians offered floral tributes at the portrait of Netaji in the Central Hall of Parliament. A booklet containing the...

January 23, 2011 8:37 PM

Yeddyurappa arrives in Delhi, plans to meet Chidambaram

The Chief Minister of Karnataka B S Yeddyurappa arrived in New Delhi. Talking to newsmen in New Delhi, Yeddyurappa said that he wants to meet Home Minister P Chidambaram to explain about political developments in the state including the Governor giving sanction to prosecute him for alleged land scam...

January 23, 2011 1:51 PM

Pranab asks Lankan Navy to desist from open fire on Indian fishermen

Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee has voiced concern over alleged attacks on Tamil Nadu fishermen by Sri Lankan Navy. He asked the Sri Lankan Navy to desist from opening fire on Indian fishermen and said if the fishermen had done something wrong like crossing International Maritime Boundary Line, th...

January 23, 2011 1:47 PM

Fin min says pace of urbanization set to accelerate

The Finance Minister Mr. Pranab Mukherjee has said that housing deficit in India particularly in the urban areas is a source of opportunity to sustain the construction industry and also to the economy's development momentum . Speaking at the 24th All India Builders Covention in Chennai today, Mr.Muk...

January 23, 2011 1:47 PM

R Day parade dress rehearsal held amidst tight security

The full dress rehearsal of the Republic Day parade was held in New Delhi today amidst tight security. Thirteen tableaus from different states and ten tableaus of various Ministries and Department showcased the country's vibrant cultural heritage, and its impressive achievement. Military might ...

January 23, 2011 1:40 PM

114th birth anniversary of Netaji celebrated

The nation pays homage to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose on his 114th birth anniversary today. A number of functions are being organised throughout the country to mark the occasion. The day is also being observed as 'Desh Prem Divas'. In West Bengal, the main programme will be held at the base of Netaji...

January 23, 2011 1:34 PM

Pulse polio day today

Around 174 million children below five years of age will get pulse polio drops during 2011 Pulse Polio Campaign beginning today. Health Minister Ghulam Nabi Azad said in New delhi yesterday that the countrywide campaign will focus on the high risk states like Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Delhi, Maharashtra...

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