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April 15, 2010 12:47 PM

TN Govt. sanctions 18 crore rupees to overcome drinking water shortage

The Tamil Nadu Government has allotted 18 crore rupees to ten districts to overcome the drinking water shortage. Deputy Chief Minister M K Stalin made this statement today in the Legislative Assembly under rule 110. <br/><br/>The decision was taken on Wednesday at a meeting chair...

April 15, 2010 12:46 PM

Today is Bengali & Malayalam New Year

West Bengal celebrates Bengali New Year day today. Large number of people have been visiting Dakshineswar and Kalighat temples since early morning.<br/><br/>The Bengali business community opens new books of accounts known as "Halkhata" on this day. <br/><...

April 15, 2010 12:16 PM

65 new electricity sub-stations in Gujarat

In Gujarat, 65 new electricity sub-stations will be established in the Saurashtra and Kutch regions during this financial year. <br/><br/>The Chief Engineers of Gujarat Energy Transmission Company Ramesh Thakkar told AIR Bhuj correspondent in an interview that 300 crore rupees ha...

April 15, 2010 11:56 AM

MP Govt. orders enquiry against Balaghat Collector

In Madhya Pradesh, the state government has ordered an inquiry against Balaghat Collector Navneet Kothari for allegedly using funds of Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Act (MNREGA) to renovate his official quarters. <br/><br/>A high level team would inquire into the alleg...

April 15, 2010 11:48 AM

Vishu and Poila Baishakh today

Vishu, the Malayalee New Year is being celebrated in Kerala today. <br/><br/>Thousands of devotees are thronging the famous temples of Guruvayoor and Sabarimala for the traditional ritual of vishukani darshan. <br/><br/>Poila Baisakh, the first day of the Beng...

April 15, 2010 11:14 AM

J & K Govt. took several steps to tackle unemployment problem: Saroori

Jammu and Kashmir Minister for Roads & Buildings, Mr. G. M. Saroori has said that several initiatives have been taken by the Coalition Government headed by Chief Minister Omar Abdullah to tackle the unemployment problem. <br/><br/>He said employment avenues have been explored...

April 15, 2010 9:15 AM

Vishu and Poila Baishakh today

Vishu, the auspicious festival of prosperity and hope is being celebrated in Kerala today. <br/><br/>AIR correspondents reports that thousands of devotees are thronging the temples for the traditional ritual of vishukani darshan.<br/><br/>Today is Poila Baisak...

April 15, 2010 9:07 AM

BSP and Congress organize rallies on Dr Ambedkar’s Birth Anniversary

In Uttar Pradesh, ruling Bahujan Samaj Party and opposition Congress on Wednesday organised rallies on birth anniversary of Dr. Bhimrao Ambedkar. <br/><br/>AIR Lucknow correspondent reports that Congress also started its Chetna Yatra to mark 125 years of party's foundation. ...

April 15, 2010 9:06 AM

PSEB employees on two-day strike

In Punjab, about 60,000 employees of Punjab State Electricity Board has gone on two-days strike since last mid-night against Punjab Government proposed decision of unbundling the Board. <br/><br/>Employees have promised to strike work and not to disturber the power supply. <...

April 15, 2010 8:39 AM

PSEB employees on two day strike

In Punjab, about 60,000 employees of Punjab State Electricity Board has gone on two-days strike since last mid-night against Punjab Government proposed decision of unbundling the Board. <br/><br/>Employees have promised to strike work and not to disturber the power supply. <...

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