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June 26, 2010 5:09 PM

EC expresses displeasure over Hooda’s violation of model code of conduct

The Election Commission has expressed strong displeasure over Haryana Chief Minister Bhupinder Singh Hooda's repeated acts of violation of the model code of conduct during the Ellenabad assembly by poll held earlier this year. <br/> In an order, the EC asked Hooda to be careful and la...

June 26, 2010 2:39 PM

Mohit Shantilal takes over as Maharashtra CJ

<br/>Justice Mohit Shantilal Shah today took oath as the Chief Justice of the Bombay High Court at a brief official ceremony held at Raj Bhavan in Mumbai. The Governor of Maharashtra K Sankaranarayanan administered the oath of office to Justice Shah. Chief Minister of Maharashtra Ashok Cha...

June 26, 2010 2:18 PM

We’re not in surrender mode: Bihar BJP chief

<br/>The Bihar BJP Chief CP Thakur has added a new twist to the strained relationship between the BJP and JD( U) by stating that resumption of Vishwas Yatra by Deputy Chief minister should not be seen as an act of surrender by his Party. <br/> <br/>Talking to AIR, Thaku...

June 26, 2010 1:58 PM

20 Dubai people to participate in ‘Discover Kerala’

<br/>The World Malayalee Council's (WMC) Dubai province branch is organising a 'Discover Kerala' initiative, under which a group of 20 UAE nationals will be flown down to explore Kerala's backwater tourism, eco-tourism, and the art forms, culture and traditions including Ayurvedic treatmen...

June 26, 2010 12:59 PM

Rains didn’t help, it’s hot in Delhi

Despite sporadic showers in the national capital on Friday, there is no respite from humid conditions as the maximum temperature is recorded 36.5 degrees celsius at 2 degrees below the normal and minimum 28.6 degree celsius at 2 degrees below the normal. The maximum humidity level has increased to 7...

June 26, 2010 11:56 AM

MP to spend Rs 1,000 cr on health services in FY 10-11

In Madhya Pradesh, more than Rs 1,000 crore will be spent on improving rural health services in the state this financial year. AIR Bhopal correspondent reports the Centre has sanctioned a 1,012 crore rupee action plan for the state under National Rural Health Mission (NRHM). <br/>

June 26, 2010 11:55 AM

Delhi runs against drugs

Almost 3000 students participated in a run against drug abuse at India Gate in the National Capital today to spread awareness against the use of drugs. <br/>The event was organised by the Narcotics Control Bureau of India in association with the Delhi Government to mark International Day a...

June 26, 2010 11:25 AM

Bandh stalls life in Bengal, Kerala

Normal life is affected in West Bengal and Kerala following a strike to protest the steep hike in petroleum prices. Most of the private buses, taxies, auto rikshaw are off the road in Kolkata following the 24-hour Transport Strike called by the CITU in West Bengal. Government owned buses are playing...

June 26, 2010 9:24 AM

Kabira jab hum paida huye’

The 612th birth anniversary of Sufi saint Kabir is being celebrated today. Couplers of Kabir, the great social reformer of medieval period, have been included in Guru Grantha Saheb. Kabir Vani was being recited at various Gurudwara since morning. Punjab government is organising a state level functio...

June 26, 2010 9:24 AM

UP to launch Rajiv Gandhi Seva Kendras

In Uttar Pradesh, Bharat Nirman Rajiv Gandhi Seva Kendras will be established at village and block levels to facilitate the proper implementation of Mahatama Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme. These centres will serve the twin purpose of mini secretiat of MNREGS and Knowledge Resourc...

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