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July 1, 2010 2:09 PM

Four Maoists arrested in Bihar

In Bihar, four Maoists have been arrested at Gaya railway station during Special Task Force operation. State Director General of Police Neelmani told AIR that among arrested Maoists one is zonal commander and two are area commanders. He said a massive man hunt is on in naxal infested areas of the st...

July 1, 2010 2:06 PM

Curfew continues in many Kashmir towns

In Kashmir valley, indefinite curfew continues in the towns of Anantnag, Kulgam, Koimo, Sopore and Baramulla. However, it was relaxed for two hours in Pulwama. Severe restrictions in interior parts of Srinagar city also continue. The situation continues to be tense but under control and normal life ...

July 1, 2010 1:26 PM

Three Manipuri artistes selected for Ustad Bismillah Yuva Puraskar 09

Three artistes from Manipur have been selected for the Ustad Bismillah Yuva Puraskar 2009 of Sangeet Natak Akademi, the National Academy for Music, Dance and Drama. Moirangthem Meina Singh in Nata Sankirtana, Hanglem Indu Devi in Manipuri dances and Takhellambam Shyamkanhai Singh in Wari Leeba from ...

July 1, 2010 1:25 PM

Three Manipuri artistes selected for Ustad Bismillah Yuva Puraskar 09

<br/>Three artistes from Manipur have been selected for the Ustad Bismillah Yuva Puraskar 2009 of Sangeet Natak Akademi, the National Academy for Music, Dance and Drama. Moirangthem Meina Singh in Nata Sankirtana, Hanglem Indu Devi in Manipuri dances and Takhellambam Shyamkanhai Singh in W...

June 30, 2010 9:36 PM

Monsoon likely hit N-W India from Saturday to Monday

Monsoon is likely approach Northern and Western part of the country from Saturday to Monday. Talking to AIR, Director, Met Department R. C. Vashist said that the national capital is also likely to recieve rains. <br/><br/>He said the South-West monsoon has reached only upto centr...

June 30, 2010 9:35 PM

World Bank approves $430 million to finance Mumbai UTP

The World Bank today approved 430 million dollars to finance the Mumbai Urban Transport Project. The Bank also approved 350 million dollars to finance the Dam Rehabilitation and Improvement Project which aims to improve the safety and sustainable performance of over 220 selected dams in India.<...

June 30, 2010 2:19 PM

Opposition walked out of the Kerala state Assembly

The Congress led opposition in Kerala walked out of the state Assembly today levelling serious allegations against the government that it is tampering with the functions of State Election Commission. Opposition leader Ommen Chandy blamed the ruling LDF for delay in finalisation of voters list for el...

June 30, 2010 1:48 PM

Major areas in UP devoid of the rain

In Uttar Pradesh, despite heavy clouds over several parts of the state, the major area is devoid of the rain. The temperature in various districts hovered between 26 and 31 degrees Celsius at 8:30 this morning. Scattered rain has occurred in Terai and some eastern districts but in the rest of the st...

June 30, 2010 1:48 PM

Madhya Pradesh state BJP executive meet began in Ratlam today

In Madhya Pradesh, the two-day meet of state BJP executive began in Ratlam today. Party's national general secretary Anant Kumar put central government in dock over Naxalism, terrorism and price rise in his inaugural address. Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan, national general secretaries Narendr...

June 30, 2010 1:48 PM

Delhi will witness another hot day

The national capital will witness another hot day with the mercury likely to hover around the 42 degree mark. The minimum will settle at 31 degree Celsius. The Met department predicts mainly clear sky with dust raising winds during the day. The weather might turn pleasant towards the evening with ch...

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