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May 14, 2010 12:03 PM

Orissa initiates preparations to come out with a climate change action plan

In view of the threat posed by climate change and rise in temperature, Orissa has initiated preparations to come out with a climate change action plan. Stating this at a workshop on State Climate Change Action Plan in Bhubaneswar, state energy secretary P K Jena said Orissa is committed to sustainab...

May 14, 2010 12:02 PM

Sweltering heat continues in UP

In Uttar Pradesh, the sweltering heat continues to disrupt normal life throughout the state. The temperature has gone up to 5 degrees above normal in most of the places. <br/>Jhansi in Bundelkhand remained the hottest place during last 24 hours with mercury shooting up to 46.4 degrees Cels...

May 14, 2010 10:58 AM

Four JMM MLAs demand the continuation of Shibu Soren as Jharkhand CM

In a new twist to political imbroglio in Jharkhand, four of the 18 JMM MLAs have demanded continuation of party President Shibu Soren as Jharkhand Chief Minister for first 28 months before handing over the baton to the BJP on the basis of 50:50 formula. JMM MLAs Champai Soren, Bidyoot Barun Mahto, R...

May 14, 2010 9:32 AM

19 cases pending against Maharashtra Minister

There are total 19 cases pending against Maharashtra Minister Mr. Ramesh Bagwe out of which four are non-cognigible. Talking to reporters, Special Branch Deputy Commissioner of Police Lakhmi Gautam said on Thursday that while completing verification process for its passport regulation, police has fo...

May 14, 2010 9:26 AM

Manipur CM appeals to the people to remain calm

Amidst continued stalemate over the NSCM (IM) leader Mr. T. Muibah's proposed visit to Manipur, the Chief Minister Mr. Ibobi Singh has appealed to the people to remain calm. In a statement issued in Imphal, Mr. Ibobi Singh said, measures have been taken-up to normalise the situation in the stat...

May 13, 2010 9:27 PM

Petrol pumps in Delhi to remain closed tomorrow

All Petrol Pumps in the national capital will remain closed tomorrow following the strike called by different Petrol Dealers Associations in protest against the recent ordres of Delhi government for increase in VAT on diesel. The 24-hour strike will commence from midnight.<br/><br/&#0...

May 13, 2010 8:52 PM

Madras HC directs centre to conduct caste-wise census in the country

Earlier last week the Prime Minister assured the Parliament that the government will soon take an appropriate decision on caste-based census in the country. <br/><br/>Dr Manmohan Singh said this in a brief statement during a debate on the issue in Lok Sabha. The assurance came in...

May 13, 2010 8:46 PM

Congress rejects Mayawati's charge of step motherly treatment

The Congress has strongly rejcted the charge by UP Chief Minister Ms Mayawati of step motherly treatment by the centre towards the state.<br/><br/>The party spokesman Mr Shakeel Ahmed told media in New Delhi today that Ms Mayawati is making the allegations to hide her own failure...

May 13, 2010 8:32 PM

J&K Panchayat polls in Sept, October

The panchayat polls in Jammu and Kashmir will be held during September and October to transfer power to the people at grass roots.<br/><br/>Chief minister Omar Abdullah announced thsi while addressing a grand garm sabha convention in Srinagar today. <br/><br/>...

May 13, 2010 8:30 PM

15 people electrocuted, 30 others injured in Bihar

In Bihar, fifteen people were electrocuted and 30 others injured when a high voltage wire fell on them when they were travelling on a truck in Bihar's Vaishali district today. <br/><br/>Vaishali SP Sujit Kumar told AIR Patna Correspondent that the seven of the injured are in...

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