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April 16, 2010 6:52 PM

Omar expresses surprise over ban on SMS service

Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today expressed surprise over the Centre's decision to ban short message service (SMS) for post-paid subscribers in the state saying unnecessary harassment over the issue should be stopped.<br/><br/>Addressing a press conference...

April 16, 2010 9:11 AM

Severe heat wave in Gujarat

In Gujarat, a severe heat wave conditions have paralysed the normal life in Kutch, Sabarkantha, Swarashtra, and other region of the state. <br/><br/>AIR correspondent reports that Idar town of Sabarkantha district recorded 46.8 degree Celsius temperature on Thursday.

April 15, 2010 9:10 PM

Relief & rescue operation in full swing in cyclone affected districts

In Bihar, relief and rescue operation is in full swing in cyclone affected districts of the state. Deputy Chief Minister Sushil Kumar Modi on Thursday made an aerial survey of the affected areas and reviewed the ongoing relief operations. The district administration has started distributing relief m...

April 15, 2010 8:58 PM

Assam govt. announces ex-gratia for families killed in cyclonic storm

The Government of Assam has announced an ex-gratia of three lakh rupees to the families of those killed in the cyclonic storm that lashed several parts of the Dhubri district, bordering Bangladesh, on Wednesday night. According to official sources, four persons died at Baghapara village under the Ma...

April 15, 2010 8:52 PM

Death toll in scrap blast in Mathura rises to eight

In Uttar Pradesh the toll in the blast at a scrap shop in Mathura city increased to eight with the death of a woman who was admitted at Agra Medical College.<br/><br/>Quoting police sources AIR correspondent reports that two more shells recovered from the spot indicated that they...

April 15, 2010 8:14 PM

Relief & rescue operation in full swing in cyclone affected districts of Bihar

In Bihar, relief and rescue operation is in full swing in cyclone affected districts of the state. Deputy Chief Minister Sushil Kumar Modi on Thursday made an aerial survey of the affected areas and reviewed the ongoing relief operations. AIR Patna correspondent reports that the state government has...

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