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January 4, 2011 1:01 PM

Today World Braille Day

Today is World Braille Day. Louis Braille who revolutionised the lives of blind people with his invention of a simple system of six raised dots was born on 4 th Jan, 1809. It enabled the visually impaired to read. Although technology has played a vital role in opening up communications and informati...

January 4, 2011 12:59 PM

Govt. to amend Indian Forest Act, 1927

The government is to amend the Indian Forest Act, 1927 to curtail the powers given to forest department following complaints of large scale cases against the tribal. Environment Minister Jairam Ramesh said that one of the biggest complaints against the forest department officials is that they foist ...

January 4, 2011 12:22 PM

Govt. to amend Indian Forest Act, 1927

The government is to amend the Indian Forest Act, 1927 to curtail the powers given to forest department to foist criminal cases against tribal. Environment Minister Jairam Ramesh said that one of the biggest complaints against the forest department officials is that they foist criminal cases against...

January 4, 2011 11:49 AM

9411 candidates clear Combined Defence Services Examination

A total of 9411 candidates have cleared the Combined Defence Services Examination held in September last year. The results of the written examination were announced today by Union Public Service Commission, UPSC. The result can be accessed from the UPSC website www.upsc.gov.in and also PIB website w...

January 3, 2011 9:33 PM

Krishna visiting Afghanistan on 8th and 9th of this month

External Affairs Minister Mr. S.M.Krishna is visiting Afghanistan on 8th and 9th of this month. An External Affairs Ministry release said in New Delhi today, he is going there on the invitation of his Afghan counterpart ZALMAI RASSOUL. The visit is part of the regular high level consultations betwee...

January 3, 2011 9:33 PM

Ambika Soni condoles death of Atul Maheswari

The Minister for Information and Broadcasting Mrs. Ambika Soni has condoled the death of Atul Maheswari, Chairman and Managing Director of Amar Ujala group of newspapers. In her condolence message, Mrs. Soni said that Mr. Maheswari through his innovative spirit and entrepreneurial skills was able to...

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