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May 8, 2010 7:49 PM

Two terrorists gun down in J&K

In Jammu and Kashmir, two dreaded terrorists of Hizbul Mujahidin were gunned down in a fierce encounter with security forces in the forest area of Ladd near Mahore in district Reasi. <br/><br/>The encounter started this afternoon when the routine patrolling party of army were fir...

May 8, 2010 1:26 PM

Muivah will enter Manipur with Centre’s consent

NSCN-IM on Friday said that it will wait till the Center creates a congenial situation for the safe passage of its General Secretary T Muivah to his native village in Manipur's Ukhrul district. Addressing media persons at Viswema village, where Muivah is now camping since Wednesday en-route to Ukhru...

May 8, 2010 1:26 PM

7 killed in Jharkhand road mishap

Seven persons, including four contract labourers from Jharkhand, were killed and four others seriously injured when their vehicle collided with a speeding lorry at Visakhapatnam in Andhra Pradesh this morning. Police said, the mishap occurred at around 5.45 am. Four of the deceased hail from Jharkha...

May 8, 2010 12:55 PM

J&K gets Rs 1, 467-cr grant for road projects

The Centre has sanctioned Rs 1,467 crore under 7th phase of Prime Ministers' Gram Sarak Yojna (PMGSY) to take forward the road projects in Jammu and Kashmir on a massive scale. This was stated by J&K Minister for Roads and Buildings, G.M Saroori in Jammu. <br/> <br/>He said t...

May 8, 2010 11:33 AM

Food prices sky-rocketing in Manipur

Life has been disrupted in Manipur with prices of essential commodities sky-rocketing owing to blockade on National Highways. An indefinite economic blockade imposed by the All Naga Students Union on NH 39 and 53 from April 17 midnight is still continuing without any sign of a resolution. Situation ...

May 8, 2010 11:05 AM

Rain & thunder in Bihar: 9 more dead

Nine more deaths were reported from various districts of Bihar today, taking the toll in the thunderstorm and rains that lashed the state to 17. Official sources said eight deaths were reported from Kaimur, followed by four from Nalanda, two each from Gaya and Nawada and one in Rohtas. Thunderstorm ...

May 8, 2010 11:04 AM

Threat to Sheila Dikshit

Delhi Chief Minister Sheila Dikshit has received a threat to her life. Top official sources said a call was made to a police wireless set threatening that her life is in danger. A senior police official said they are investigating the matter. <br/>

May 8, 2010 9:18 AM

Up to set up 15 highways under PPP mode

In Uttar Pradesh Government has decided to develop and maintain 15 state highways under Public-Private Partnership (PPP) in the state. AIR Lucknow correspondent reports that companies to develop international standard facilities including utility centre, toll plaza, service lanes and bus shelters in...

May 8, 2010 9:17 AM

Bomb explosion in Barauni-Katihar Rly section of Bihar

In Bihar, suspected Naxlites exploded a crude bomb between Bakhri and Kursaila stations on Barauni-Katihar section of East Central Railway early this morning. Deputy Chief Minsiter Sushil Kumar Modi had a providential escape as the bomb exploded soon after his train North East Express passed safely ...

May 8, 2010 9:17 AM

Gujarat banks have electronic clearing system

In Gujarat, all banks will be connected with the electronic clearing system by next month. Quoting Reserve Bank of India sources, AIR Bhuj correspondent reports that 4400 banks will be connected by this electronic clearing system through out the state will benefit thousands of bank users.<br/&#...

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