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April 30, 2010 9:33 AM

Anti-terrorist squad arrests four members of a gang

In Uttar Pradesh, four members of a gang allegedly involved in preparing fake medical certificates required for getting visa to Gulf countries, have been arrested by the anti-terrorist squad of state police.<br/><br/>Quoting police sources, AIR Lucknow correspondent reports that ...

April 30, 2010 8:14 AM

Gujarat to celebrate its 50th Foundation Day on May 1st

Gujarat will celebrate its 50th Foundation Day on May 1st. The year-long celebrations have been started throughout the state and abroad also. Quoting official sources, AIR Bhuj correspondent reports that Schools, Government offices, public places have been illuminated in all towns and cities of the ...

April 30, 2010 8:04 AM

4 arrested for making fake medical certificates

In Uttar Pradesh, four members of a gang allegedly involved in preparing fake medical certificates required for getting visa to Gulf countries, have been arrested by the anti-terrorist squad of state police.<br/>Quoting police sources our Lucknow correspondent reports that two medical cent...

April 30, 2010 8:01 AM

Puducherry Assembly to honor members for completing 25 years

The special session of the Puducherry Assembly is to convene today and tomorrow to honor the Chief Minister Mr. V. Vaidhilingam and the Deputy Speaker Mr. A.V. Sridharan for having completed 25 years as Members of the House without break. The Lieutenant Governor Mr. Iqbal Singh will be the chief gue...

April 29, 2010 9:37 PM

Kolkata, Hyderabad put on high alert after terror threat

Security has been beefed up in Kolkata and adjoining areas. This follows an alert by the union Home Ministry to the West Bengal state government about possible terror strikes in the city and in adjoining areas. <br/><br/>Security has been beefed up mainly at the Kolkata Airport a...

April 29, 2010 9:05 PM

Karnataka farmers visit China, Israel to learn farming technique

Under a unique programme in Karnataka, 79 farmers visited China and 133 visited Israel this year to learn about best farming techniques there. <br/><br/>Speaking to the media persons about their experience, Mallanna Nagaraj of Hungund village said that Israeli Government provides...

April 29, 2010 9:05 PM

Funds allocated under REGS being misused: Shetter

The Minister for Rural Development and Panchayat Raj in Karnataka Jagadish Shetter admitted in Bangalore today that funds allotted under Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme is being misused. He informed that more than 100 officials are suspended for misuse of NREGA funds and 145 criminal cases booked ...

April 29, 2010 9:04 PM

Mild precipitation gives relief to Delhiites

After the intense heat wave in the month of April, mild precipitation in the capital today brought relief to the citizens from the scorching heat. <br/><br/>Traces of rain were recorded with the maximum temperature settling at 41.4 degrees celsius. This was a 3 degree departure f...

April 29, 2010 9:03 PM

CBI court fixes May 15th for further hearing into Ayodhya case

In Uttar Pradesh the special CBI court at Raebareli fixed today 15th of next month for further hearing into demolition of disputed structure at Ayodhya case in 1992. <br/><br/>AIR Lucknow correspondent reports that defence council today continued his cross questioning with senior...

April 29, 2010 6:50 PM

Kolkata, Hyderabad on high alert after terror threat

Security has been beefed up in Kolkata and adjoining areas. This follows an alert by the union Home Ministry to the West Bengal state government about possible terror strikes in the city and in adjoining areas. Security has been beefed up mainly at the Kolkata Airport and the iconic Kali Temple at K...

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