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June 11, 2010 2:29 PM

Justice Iqbal sworn in as Chief Justice of Madras HC

Justice M.Y. Iqbal was sworn in as the Chief Justice of the Madras High Court on Friday. He was administered the oath of office by Tamilnadu Governor Mr.Surjeet Singh Barnala at a function held at the Raj Bhavan. Prior to this appointment, Justice Iqbal was the acting Chief Justice of the Jharkhand ...

June 11, 2010 11:58 AM

Flood situation in Assam districts remain grim

The over all flood situation in Karimganj, Hailakandi and Cachar districts of Assam remains unchanged as still several parts of Barak Valley have been flooded by the over flowing waters of Barak, Katakhal, Kushiara, Longain and Sonai rivers. <br/> <br/>According to central water ...

June 11, 2010 11:53 AM

MP govt to honour 69 policemen who crack SIMI

Madhya Pradesh government has decided to honour 69 police personnel who arrested 13 members of outlawed Students Islamic Movement of India (SIMI) organization in Malwa region in 2008. <br/> <br/>Eight police personnel would be rewarded with pistols and revolvers while 61 police p...

June 11, 2010 9:34 AM

Incessant rain causes flood in Manipur rivers

In Manipur, all rivers are in receding trend. However, the Nambul river which passes through Imphal city is still flowing above danger level. <br/> <br/>AIR correspondent reports, due to week long incessant rain and overflowing spill way of Singda Dam, several low lying areas of ...

June 11, 2010 8:48 AM

Flood situation continues to remain grim in Assam’s Barak valley

In Assam, the flood situation of the three districts of Barak valley including worst hit Karimganj district remains unchanged on Friday with the inundation of more new areas by the surging flood water of mighty Barak and other rivers of the valley. Almost all the rivers of the valley are flowing abo...

June 10, 2010 9:01 PM

Goa: Former tourism minister’s bail plea rejected

In Goa, the South Goa District Additional Sessions Court today rejected the bail plea filed by former tourism minister Micky alias Francisco Xavier Pacheco in the death of his 28 year old friend Ms. Nadia Torrado.He is still at large and Goa Police are on the alert to nab him.<br/><br...

June 10, 2010 8:54 PM

Goa’s former tourism minister’s bail plea rejected

In Goa, the South Goa District Additional Sessions Court today rejected the bail plea filed by former tourism minister Micky alias Francisco Xavier Pacheco in the death of his 28 year old friend Ms. Nadia Torrado.He is still at large and Goa Police are on the alert to nab him.<br/><br...

June 10, 2010 8:54 PM

Two naxalites arrested in Jharkhand

In Jharkhand, two Naxalites, including a hardcore activist involved in the killing of a top police officer, were arrested in Naxal-hit Khunti district. <br/><br/>Police said, the ultras, identified as Chaitan Munda alias Langra and Budhram Lohra were arrested last night. Besides ...

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