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April 28, 2010 11:47 AM

First Municipal elections in Sikkim

The first Municipal elections in Sikkim were held in three wards of Tadong, Burtuk and Rangpo today. Sikkim Democratic Front (SDF) candidates were declared winners uncontested in the remaining 45 wards following the Congress's decision to boycott the election.<br/>Counting of votes is...

April 28, 2010 11:46 AM

J & K CM Omar Abdullah asks people to remain vigilant against ill designs

Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister, Mr. Omar Abdullah has said that many forces are bent upon to create wedge among the people in the name of region, religion, caste and creed. He said, we have to defeat such divisive forces jointly. <br/><br/>Addressing a public gathering in Kathu...

April 28, 2010 11:46 AM

No political appointee be given chief minister’s status: Dr Sangma

In Meghalaya, the state chief minister Dr Mukul Sangma has categorically said no political appointee would be given chief minister's status. Talking to newsmen on Tuesday evening in Shillong after his first ever cabinet meeting, Dr Sangma said those who have already been given such status will be wi...

April 28, 2010 11:44 AM

Shivraj Patil takes oath as acting Governor of Rajasthan

Governor of Punjab Shivraj Patil has taken the charge of acting Governor of Rajasthan today. Chief Justice of Rajasthan High Court Jagdish Bhalla administered him the oath at Raj Bhawan in Jaipur in a simple function. Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot and many other dignitaries were present on the occasio...

April 28, 2010 9:49 AM

Four lakh 82 thousand 840 metric tonne of wheat procured in UP

In Uttar Pradesh, a total of four lakh 82 thousand 840 metric tonne of wheat has been procured in the current season. Quoting official sources, AIR correspondent reports that more than 512 crores of rupees has been paid to the farmers from whom wheat has been purchased and about 527 crore rupees are...

April 28, 2010 9:49 AM

Two-day Wild Life census in Rajasthan

Two-day Wild Life census will begin in different sanctuaries of Rajasthan today. During the census, Sariska, Ranthambor and Keoladeo sanctuaries would remain closed for tourists for two days. <br/>

April 28, 2010 9:41 AM

Annual Urs in Anantanag

The composite culture of Kashmir symbolizing brotherhood between communities is at display in the famous shrine of Hazrat Sakhi Zainnuddin Wali Sofi at Aishmuqam in Anantnag, about 75 kilometres from Srinagar. <br/><br/>The annual Urs will culminate today with prayer meeting amid...

April 28, 2010 8:51 AM

Last snan parva of Maha Kumhh

In Uttarakhand, thousands of devotees from across the country are taking holy dip in river Ganga at Haridwar amid tight security on the auspicious occasion of Vaishakh Adhimass Poornima today. <br/><br/>This is the last snan parva of the Maha Kumhh. The next Maha kumbh will be or...

April 28, 2010 8:50 AM

Maoist and a woman killed in a gun battle

In Jharkhand, one Maoist was killed on Tuesday evening in a gun battle with a joint patrolling team of police and CRPF near Laadi village under Garo Police Station in Latehar District. <br/><br/>One woman was also killed in the incident. Latehar SP Kuldeep Dwivedi said that the d...

April 27, 2010 8:49 PM

Outstanding wrestler of international fame appointed DSP in Haryana

In Haryana, an outstanding wrestler of International fame Mr Ramesh Kumar Gulia has been appointed DSP in state police. He has brought laurels for the country by winning bronze medal in the World Wrestling Championship recently held at Denmark. <br/><br/>Haryana Cabinet, which me...

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