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June 22, 2010 10:29 AM

Delhi Govt agrees to hike three wheelers, taxies fares

<br/>The Delhi Government has in principle agreed to hike the fares of three wheelers and taxies in the capital following upward revision of the CNG prices. The decision was taken at a meeting of the State Cabinet on Monday.<br/><br/>Later, talking to reporters, Chief M...

June 22, 2010 10:14 AM

Monsoon session of Orissa Assembly begins today

<br/>The monsoon session of Orissa Legislative Assembly begins today. Finance Minister Prafulla Chandra Ghadei will present the General Budget today for the year 2010-11. The house in a brief session in March had passed a vote on account for four months. <br/> <br/>The ...

June 22, 2010 10:14 AM

West Bengal Govt to rectify its land acquisition policy

<br/>The West Bengal Government has announced rectification of its steps which have affected poor people and minorities in relation to land acquisition in the State. Addressing a public rally to celebrate completion of 33 years ruling of the Left Front Government in the State, the Chief Mi...

June 21, 2010 10:22 PM

Flood situation in Assam remains grim

In Assam , the over all flood situation in Cachar, Karimganj and Hailakandi districts of Barak valley remains grim though the rivers started receding slowly. Many low-lying areas of the valley are still submerged by the flood water.<br/><br/>Meanwhile, the direct rail connection ...

June 21, 2010 9:13 PM

Delhi Metro enters neighbouring Gurgaon

The first Delhi Metro train chugged into Gurgaon today, bringing the satellite city closer to the national capital and fulfilling the desire of millions of its residents for an effective transport system. <br/><br/>Without much fanfare, the 14.47 kilometers link connecting Qutub ...

June 21, 2010 9:02 PM

Bye-elections for 10 Assembly constituencies in Andhra on July 27

The bye-elections will be held for 10 Assembly constituencies of Andhra Pradesh on 27th of next month. The Election Commission of India has today issued bye-election schedule to this affect. <br/><br/>Twelve Assembly constituencies fall vacant following resignations by all the 10...

June 21, 2010 9:01 PM

Major fire breaks out in Thane chemical godown

A major fire broke out in a chemical godown near Bhiwandi in Thane district today at around 12.25 pm. Almost 28 godowns which stored inflammable chemicals and solvents have caught fire in this incident. Fire spread rapidly in Padmavati Complex at Var Pada , embedding the area in a cloud of pungent s...

June 21, 2010 9:01 PM

Heatwave grips Rajasthan

Entire Rajasthan is in the grip of severe heatwave conditions. <br/><br/>Today highest 49 degrees celsius temperature was recorded at Sriganganagar and Dholpur. Severe heat has thrown normal life out of gear.

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