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December 27, 2010 2:17 PM

16th Delhi Book Fair begins

16th Delhi Book Fair is on at Pragati Maidan in New Delhi. The National Book Trust, NBT, is showcasing most of their books meant for children in the fair. As a prominent and one of the big public sector publishers of books, NBT is taking many initiatives to attract the children and to increase the h...

December 27, 2010 2:16 PM

Onion prices fall further

With government intervention, Onion prices fell further by about 10 rupees in the retail markets. The NAFED has started selling onion on its retail outlets at 35 rupees a kilogram. The government has already taken a series of measures to bring down the prices. These include ban on its exports and ze...

December 27, 2010 2:06 PM

Govt. puts mechanism to check leak of hazardous gases at ports

A mechanism to check the leak of hazardous gases at ports has been put in place. It is being implemented following the recommendations by the expert committee regarding the chlorine gas leak at Mumbai Port Trust . The committee was set up after such a leak was found at Mumbai port in July this year....

December 27, 2010 1:20 PM

Centre will inquire into allegation that cabinet secrets leaked: Narayanasamy

Union Minister of State for Parliamentary Affairs Mr V.Narayanasamy today said that the centre will inquire into the allegation that cabinet secrets were leaked by Mr. Ananth Kumar to corporate lobbyist Ms Nira Radia, during the NDA regime.Speaking to newsmen in Chennai today, he said if the allegat...

December 27, 2010 12:53 PM

Chilly winds and freezing temperatures continue to sweep North India

Chilly winds and freezing temperatures continued to sweep North India. At least six people died due to severe cold conditions in the northern parts of the country. Four persons lost their lives due to severe cold conditions in Uttar Pradesh, while an elderly person died of chilling temperature in Ja...

December 27, 2010 12:52 PM

Govt. puts mechanism to check leak of hazardous gases at ports

A mechanism to check the leak of hazardous gases at ports has been put in place. It is being implemented following the recommendations by the expert committee regarding the chlorine gas leak at Mumbai Port Trust . The committee was set up after such a leak was found at Mumbai port in July this year....

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