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April 15, 2010 8:37 AM

Century's Mahakumbh ends with last Shahi Snan at Haridwar

In Haridwar, the century's first Mahakumbha came to an end last evening after last Shahi Snan of Mesh Sankranti. <br/><br/>Over 1.45 crore people took holy dip at Haridwar on the occasion. <br/><br/><br/>At least seven pilgrims died and 17 others inj...

April 14, 2010 5:04 PM

31 killed in cyclonic storm at North Dinajpur district

In West Bengal, at least 31 people were killed in a cyclonic storm at North Dinajpur district. <br/><br/>According to official sources, the storm which lashed in the district last night caused havoc in which around 50 thousand mud houses were destroyed and electricity connections...

April 14, 2010 5:02 PM

UP Govt not doing any thing for progress of downtroddens, alleges Congress

The Congress today alleged that BSP led Uttar Pradesh government is not doing any thing for the development and progress of downtrodden community. Addressing a mammoth rally today at Ambedkar Nagar the National General Secretary Party MP Rahul Gandhi criticised the Mayawati government for its allege...

April 14, 2010 5:02 PM

Congress Prez Sonia summons Lyngdoh

In Meghalaya, the state congress president Mr Friday Lyngdoh has been summoned by the party high command Mrs Sonia Gandhi. Speculation is rife that the high command may effect yet another change in the party's state unit following alleged dissidence among the party cadres.

April 14, 2010 1:58 PM

Major fire breaks out in plastic scrapyard in west Delhi

A major fire broke out in a plastic scrapyard in west Delhi today with fire fighters suspecting it to be another case of "deliberate" setting of fire. <br/><br/>Fire fighters and traders claimed that goods worth crores were gutted. <br/><br/>The blaz...

April 14, 2010 12:41 PM

Raj govt made security arrangements on Jaipur -Agra National highway

In Rajasthsn, the state government has made security arrangements on the Jaipur-Agra National Highway and imposed prohibitory orders in Jaipur distt keeping in view the ongoing Gurjar agitation. <br/><br/>AIR correspondent reports that the Gurjars are demanding 5 percent reservat...

April 14, 2010 12:13 PM

Orissa govt demands Rs 300 cr for Vijaywada-Ranchi road

Orissa government has asked the Centre to sanction at least 300 crore rupees for early construction of Vijaywada-Ranchi road, the lifeline of tribal hinterland. <br/><br/>It also sought inclusion of four more districts under the left wing extremist-hit area development scheme. &#...

April 14, 2010 11:27 AM

Two killed in accident in Haridwar

In Uttarkhand, two persons were killed in an accident in Haridwar when a vehicle part of Shahi Snan procession crushed them. <br/><br/>After the incident, there was a minor stampede and three persons fell in the Ganga who was rescued by the security personnel. <br/>&#06...

April 14, 2010 9:01 AM

Devotees including foreigners take holy dip in Haridwar Ganga

In Haridwar, lakhs of devotees from across the country including foreigners took holy dip in the river Ganga on the eve of Baisakhi. Elaborate security arrangements has been made to avoid any untoward incident. Railways have operated more than dozen trains to facilitate the pilgrims.<br/>

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