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December 6, 2010 12:20 PM

Ambedkar death anniversary

The grateful nation pays homage to the Father of Indian Constitution and Bharat Ratna, Dr Bhim Rao Ambedkar on his 54th death anniversary today. In a function organised at the Parliament premises, President Mrs. Pratibha Devisingh Patil, Vice President Mohammad Hamid Ansari and Prime Minister Dr. Ma...

December 6, 2010 8:49 AM

Nation pays homage to Dr Bhim Rao Ambedkar on his 54th death anniversary

The nation pays homage to the Father of Indian Constitution and Bharat Ratna, Dr Bhim Rao Ambedkar on his 54th death anniversary today. A Special function is being organised in the Parliament House complex in New Delhi where senior leaders of different political parties and Union Ministers will pay ...

December 6, 2010 8:48 AM

UP: Security beefed up in view of 18th Ayodhya anniversary

Uttar Pradesh government has sounded high alert and security has been stepped up across the state in view of the 18th anniversary of demolition of the disputed structure at Ayodhya today. Faizabad Superintendent of Police A.K. Rai told AIR Allahabad correspondent that stringent security arrangements...

December 6, 2010 8:47 AM

Heavy rain disrupts normal life in TN; Death toll rises to 170

In Tamil Nadu, heavy rain continued to play havoc in the coastal districts disrupting normal life. Offical sources have put the death toll in rain related incidents to 170. There seems to be no respite from the fury of the rain, as more downpour has been forecastfor the coastal districts during the ...

December 5, 2010 9:08 PM

Record production of 16.5 million tones of pulses this year: Pawar

India is likely to register a record production of 16.5 million tones of pulses this year. This was announced by the Union Agriculture Minister Mr. Sharad Pawar while addressing Agriwatch Global Pulses Summit in New Delhi today. Mr. Pawar said though India imports a large quantity of pulses at prese...

December 5, 2010 8:48 PM

Centre to set up 1100 MW grid connected solar plants

The government proposes to set up 1100 MW grid connected solar plants in the country in the next three years under the first phase of the Jawaharlal Nehru National Solar Mission. These include 100 MW capacity plants as rooftop and small power plants. Official sources said, 15 regional rural banks ha...

December 5, 2010 6:10 PM

Air fares will stabilize within a week: Civil Aviation Minister

Union Civil Aviation Minister Praful Patel has said that air-fares that had risen astronomically in the last month will stabilise within a week. He told reporters in Mumbai that he was sure that airlines will take corrective action in week's time. If it is not done, the Directorate General of C...

December 5, 2010 6:04 PM

Nation to pay homage to Ambedkar on his 54th death anniversary tomorrow

The nation pays homage to the Father of Indian constitution and Bharat Ratna, Dr Bhim Rao Ambedkar on his 54th death anniversary tomorrow. A Special function is being organised in the Parliament complex in New Delhi, to mark the occasion. Top leaders of political parties and union Ministers will pay...

December 5, 2010 2:05 PM

Govt plans to release more spectrum to telecom companies

The government says, it plans to release more spectrum for the telecom sector soon. Addressing a press conference in Mumbai, Telecom Minister Kapil Sibal said, notices will be sent to errant companies that secured the licences along with 2G spectrum despite their ineligiblity. He said, those found g...

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