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May 12, 2010 5:12 PM

BJP rules out sharing power with JMM on rotational basis

BJP has ruled out sharing of power on a rotational basis with JMM in Jharkhand and asserted that it will soon form the government with its leader as Chief Minister.<br/><br/>Senior BJP leader Venkaiah Naidu told reporters in Bangalore that there is no question of 50:50 ratio powe...

May 12, 2010 5:06 PM

Naxalism has no base in Punjab, says Punjab's Deputy CM Badal

Punjab Deputy Chief Minister Sukhbir Singh Badal said that Naxalism has no base in Punjab and State Police is keeping close eye on isolated incidents meant to foment terrorism or naxalism in the State. <br/><br/> Talking to the media after inaugurating a Railway Over Bridge at Ba...

May 12, 2010 5:05 PM

Sahi appointed as UP state BJP President

BJP today appopinted Mr Surya Pratap Sahi as a new State President of Uttar Pradesh. This was announced by the Party President Nitin Gadkari in New Delhi. Mr Sahi was currently working as a party Vice President in the state.

May 12, 2010 3:22 PM

MP: Congress organises silent march towards state assembly

In Madhya Pradesh, on the second day of special session of state legislative assembly, opposition Congress MLA's, organized a silent march towards the state assembly this morning. Congress MLA's who are boycotting the session staged a silent sit-in at the main entrance gate of the state assembly. Th...

May 12, 2010 3:22 PM

Justice Srikrishna Committee continues its consultations on Telangana

Justice Srikrishna Committee has continued its consultations with various political parties on the third consecutive day today in Hyderabad. The committee has obtained the views of the Telugu Desam Party Samaikyandhra Forum, Telangana Freedom Fighters Association and few other groups on the issue of...

May 12, 2010 3:21 PM

Maoists kill two village guards in Orissa

In Orissa, two village guards were killed by Maoists at Katama village under Adaba Police station in Gajapati district early this morning. According to police sources, about 40 armed Maoists who came in group dragged the village guards from their house and brutally killed by cutting their throats. P...

May 12, 2010 3:17 PM

Severe storm kills two people and injures several others

In Assam, two people have been killed and several others injured following a severe storm which lashed several districts in Lower Assam on Tuesday late night. Official sources said in Guwahati today that a person, identified as Prafulla Das, was killed and his wife along with their two children were...

May 12, 2010 2:48 PM

Chaardham Yatra to begin from next week

In Uttarakhand, Chaardham Yatra will begin from next week after winter season closing. In view of the six-month long Chardham Yatra, comprising pilgrimage to four Hindu shrines, the state government has put in place travel regulations to avoid accidents.

May 12, 2010 2:45 PM

Congress organises silent march towards state assembly

In Madhya Pradesh, on the second day of special session of state legislative assembly, opposition Congress MLA's, organized a silent march towards the state assembly this morning. Congress MLA's who are boycotting the session staged a silent sit-in at the main entrance gate of the state assembly. Th...

May 12, 2010 2:32 PM

Home Secretary arrives in Kohima

Union Home Secretary GK Pillai accompanied by Mr. R.S. Pandey, the new interlocutor to the ongoing Naga peace talks has arrived in Kohima early this morning from Imphal who was on a visit to assess on the present situation between the Manipur government and NSCN(IM) General Secretary's proposed visi...

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