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June 24, 2010 8:49 PM

Maharashtra govt. to move SC on 'Best of 5'? system

The Maharashtra Government on Thursday decided to approach the Supreme Court after the Bombay High Court had struck down the 'best of five' system to admissions in Std XI on the ground that it was discriminatory. The decision to move the apex court was taken at a meeting of the state Cabin...

June 24, 2010 8:48 PM

Three arrested in UP honour killing case

In Uttar Pradesh state police on Thursday arrested three persons wanted in alleged honour killing of three persons including duo of husband and wife in New Delhi on 20th of this month. Of them two arrested persons are brothers of killed women. <br/><br/>Quoting police persons our...

June 24, 2010 8:47 PM

Budget Session of WB Assembly to resume on Friday

The Budget Session of the West Bengal Assembly will resume in Kolkata on Friday after gap of three months. Altogether eight bills are likely to be placed in the house during the month long session. <br/><br/>AIR Kolkata correspondent understands that the session is likely to be a...

June 24, 2010 7:31 PM

Justice Lokur sworn-in as new CJ of Guwahati HC?

Justice Madan Bhimarao Lokur was sworn-in as the new Chief Justice of the Guwahati High Court on Thursday. <br/><br/>Assam Governor Mr. Janaki Ballav Patnaik administered the oath of office and secrecy to the new Chief Justice at a swearing-in ceremony held at the Durbar Hall of ...

June 24, 2010 6:28 PM

Vishwajit Rane rejoins congress

Goa's Health Minister and independent MLA from Valpoi constituency Mr. Vishwajit Rane rejoined the congress party this afternoon alongwith a large number of his supporters at a function held at Congress Bhavan in Panaji.<br/><br/>Earlier in the day Mr. Rane quit his seat in ...

June 24, 2010 3:22 PM

Funeral of late Col Neeraj Sood to be held today

The mortal remains of Colonel Neeraj Sood will be consigned to flames with full military honours in New Delhi this morning. Colonel Sood, Commanding Officer of 18 Rashtriya Rifles, attained martyrdom in an operation against terrorists in Jammu and Kashmir yesterday. A defence spokesperson said in Ne...

June 24, 2010 1:31 PM

Behraich Boat tragedy: 10 bodies recovered

10 dead bodies have been recovered so far and four are still missing in the Behraich Boat tragedy that occurred on Tuesday. The Behraich District Magistrate R Senthil told AIR that there were 37 people believed to be on board when the ill fated boat capasized into Saryu river .<br/>23 peop...

June 24, 2010 1:30 PM

Gogoi directs his Ministers to prepare report cards on Devt works

The Assam Chief Minister Mr. Tarun Gogoi has directed all his Ministers to prepare their report cards against respective departments involving development and economy during the ruling of the Congress-led Government in the State. The deadline for submitting the report cards at the Chief Minister's O...

June 24, 2010 1:30 PM

Scorching heat continues to play havoc in MP

In Madhya Pradesh, scorching heat continues to play havoc with people's life in many parts of the state. AIR Bhopal correspondent reports that north-eastern parts of the state are facing severe heat wave like conditions. <br/>

June 24, 2010 1:29 PM

Rain, thundershowers may bring respite for Delhiites

Light rain and thundershowers may bring some relief from the searing heat wave conditions for some areas in the National Capital today. According to the Met Department, Delhi will witness a partly clouded sky with dust haze in the next 24 hours. Having touched 31.6 degrees in the wee hours, the merc...

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