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May 4, 2010 2:56 PM

Maharashtra govt invokes ESMA against striking railway workers

The Maharashtra government is contemplating imposing Essential Services Maintenance Act (ESMA) in wake of ongoing strikes of motormen in Mumbai which has affected thousands of commuters. The BEST and MSRTC have also deployed additional bus services to help stranded commuters in the city and elsewher...

May 4, 2010 2:15 PM

Maharashtra govt invokes ESMA against striking railway workers

The Maharashtra government is contemplating imposing Essential Services Maintenance Act (ESMA). The BEST and MSRTC have also deployed additional bus services to help stranded commuters in the city and elsewhere.<br/><br/>Mumbai University announced that any student who was delaye...

May 4, 2010 1:30 PM

NAARD extends loans for developmental programs in Meghalaya

In Meghalaya, the National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NAARD) has extended loans of over 13,000 lakh rupees for undertaking various developmental programs in the State. <br/><br/>NABARD has sanctioned the amount for 2009-10 as loan for development in rural infrast...

May 4, 2010 10:38 AM

Mumbai local train services disrupted, 10 motormen dismissed

In Maharashtra, suburban train services in Mumbai continued to be disrupted on the second day today due to indefinite hunger strike by motormen .They are demanding hike in pay scales and allowances. The strike is continuing despite dismissing of 10 motormen of Central and Western railway each for re...

May 4, 2010 10:33 AM

Political uncertainty continues in Jharkhand

Political uncertainty in Jharkhand continues. While JMM has asserted that Shibu Soren will stay on as chief minister for now, BJP yesterday said that it will take a final decision on political developments in Jharkhand today.<br/><br/>The party has sought letters of support from ...

May 4, 2010 10:33 AM

Political uncertaintycontinues in Jharkhand

Political uncertainty in Jharkhand continues. While JMM has asserted that Shibu Soren will stay on as chief minister for now, BJP yesterday said that it will take a final decision on political developments in Jharkhand today.<br/><br/>The party has sought letters of support from ...

May 4, 2010 10:19 AM

Mumbai local train services disrupted, 10 motormen dismissed

In Maharashtra, suburban train services in Mumbai continued to be disrupted on the second day today due to indefinite hunger strike by motormen .They are demanding hike in pay scales and allowances. The strike is continuing despite dismissing of 10 motormen of Central and Western railway each for re...

May 4, 2010 9:16 AM

Mumbai motormen continues indefinite hunger strike

Train services on Central and Western lines in Mumbai remain badly affected for the second day today as the motormen continued their indefinite hunger strike. <br/><br/>The commuters are facing difficulties as Central Railway authorities said they will run only 30% of their servi...

May 4, 2010 9:11 AM

Political crisis continues in Jharkhand

Political uncertainty in Jharkhand continues. While JMM has asserted that Shibu Soren will stay on as chief minister for now, BJP yesterday said that it will take a final decision on political developments in Jharkhand today.<br/><br/>The party has sought letters of support from ...

May 4, 2010 9:08 AM

Gujarat IPS officer arrested in fake encounter case

In Gujarat, another IPS officer has been arrested by the CBI in a fake encounter case. Superintend of Police Dahod district Vipul Agarwal was arrested on Monday in connection with Tulsi Prajapati fake encounter case. <br/><br/>Prajapati was believed to be a key witness in the fak...

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