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December 28, 2010 8:41 PM

Centre appeals Gujjars to call-off agitation

The centre today appealed to the agitating Gujjars of Rajasthan to call-off their agitation and respect the democratic rules for a peaceful solution of their demands. Speaking to reporters on the sidelines of a function in New Delhi, Rural Development Minister Dr C P Joshi said that all matters can ...

December 28, 2010 8:41 PM

Price situation of essential commodities reviewed by Secretaries

Secretaries of key ministries, including Agriculture and Consumer Affairs today reviewed the price situation of essential commodities in a meeting today in New Delhi.The meeting was convened by the Cabinet Secretariat.AIR correspondent quoting official sources reports that the issues like imposition...

December 28, 2010 8:40 PM

Govt. to release five mn tonnes of wheat & rice for Public Distribution

An Empowered Group of Ministers on Food has decided to ban the export of pulses till further orders. Speaking to reporters after the meeting of the EGoM, the Food and Consumer Affairs Minister Mr. Sharad Pawar said that five million tonnes of wheat and rice will be released for PDS. He added that st...

December 28, 2010 7:55 PM

Rajasthan to keep 4 % vacancies reserved for SBCs including Gujjars

In Rajasthan, the state government has taken an important decision to keep four per cent vacancies reserved for Specially Backward Classes, including Gujjars, in government jobs. In a meeting of Council of Ministers held in Jaipur on Tuesday it was decided that the word "Notionally Reserved" will be...

December 28, 2010 7:53 PM

Onion prices remain steady for 2nd day

The onion prices remained steady for the second day at 40 to 50 rupees a kilo in the retail markets of all the metros except Chennai. In Chennai, it soared by 20 rupees per kilo due to lack of adequate supply. Delhi too saw wholesale rate of onion increase by about three rupees a kilo in Azadpur man...

December 28, 2010 7:51 PM

Srikrishna Committee to submit its report on Telangana issue in next three days

Srikrishna Committee will submit its report on Telangana issue in next three days. Talking to the reporters in New Delhi today, the Chairman of the committee Justice B N Srikrishna said that the report provides for a permanent solution to the issue. He expressed hope it will be to the satisfaction o...

December 28, 2010 7:51 PM

Srikrishna Committee to submit its report on Telangana issue in next three days

Srikrishna Committee will submit its report on Telangana issue in next three days. Talking to the reporters in New Delhi today, the Chairman of the committee Justice B N Srikrishna said that the report provides for a permanent solution to the issue. He expressed hope it will be to the satisfaction o...

December 28, 2010 7:50 PM

India, Pak should have free flow of information: Pranab

New Delhi today favoured free flow of information between India and Pakistan. Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee has said some progress has been made about visa restrictions but still there are hindrances, including for journalists which can be addressed. On the suggestion of exchanges of Parliamenta...

December 28, 2010 7:50 PM

India, Pak should have free flow of information: Pranab

New Delhi today favoured free flow of information between India and Pakistan. Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee has said some progress has been made about visa restrictions but still there are hindrances, including for journalists which can be addressed. On the suggestion of exchanges of Parliamenta...

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