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March 23, 2010 5:10 PM

Sixth session of Nagaland Legislative Assembly begins today

The sixth session of the eleventh Nagaland Legislative Assembly began in Kohima today. In his maiden address to the house members, the Governor Mr Nikhil Kumar said the state government is determined to find a just and honourable settlement to the long drawn political problem. <br/><b...

March 23, 2010 5:10 PM

Four dies in Kerala as bus fells into river

In Kerala, four passengers lost their lives when a private bus fell into river Meenachil at Kottayam this after noon. The ill-fated bus carrying about 42 passengers fell into the river after hitting an electric post. <br/><br/>Initial reports indicate that twelve passengers have ...

March 23, 2010 2:43 PM

Veteran Naxal leader Kanu Sanyal committed suicide

<br/>Veteran Naxal leader Kanu Sanyal committed suicide today. His body was found hanging at his residence at Naxalbari in Darjeeling district of West Bengal on Tuesday afternoon. Police is investigating over the incident.He was one of the founders of Naxal movement in India.<br/&#062...

March 23, 2010 2:40 PM

Naxalite blow up railway track in Jharkhand during bandh

In Jharkhand, on the second day of bandh the naxalite blew up railway track in two places in important CIC (Coal Indian Coal) section between Barkana-Barwadih railway sections under Dhanbad railway division. The railway tracks between Nindrahalt and Mcluskiganj was blown up late night while another ...

March 23, 2010 2:20 PM

Arunachal Pradesh passed state budget 2010-11

<br/>In Arunachal Pradesh, the State Legislative Assembly has passed the State Budget 2010-11 late last evening. The House passed the 131.16 crore deficit budget presented by Finance Minister Setong Sena by voice vote. The finance minister had introduced the budget document with estimated ...

March 23, 2010 1:13 PM

Second day of bandh naxalite blow up railway track in Jharkhand

<br/>In Jharkhand, on the second day of bandh the naxalite blew up railway track in two places in important CIC (Coal Indian Coal) section between Barkana-Barwadih railway sections under Dhanbad railway division. The railway tracks between Nindrahalt and Mcluskiganj was blown up late night...

March 23, 2010 12:45 PM

Rs 350 cr spent under PMGSY in J & K

<br/>In Jammu and Kashmir an amount of Rs. 350 crore have been spent on various projects under Prime Minister's Gram Sadak Yojna (PMGSY) during the current financial year as against, Rs 342 crore spent from 2002 to 2008. This was stated by J&K Minister for Roads and Buildings G. M. Sar...

March 23, 2010 12:15 PM

Four militants killed in Manipur encounter

<br/>In Manipur, four militants of United Tribal Liberation Army have been killed in an encounter with a combined team of police commandos and Assam Rifles personnel in Tamenglong district.<br/><br/>According to police, the incident occurred while the security personnel...

March 22, 2010 9:03 PM

Stray incidents of violence reported from WB and J'khand

Stray incidents of violence have been reported from West Bengal and Jharkhand on the first day of 48-hours bandh called by the Maoists. The bandh has been called in Bihar, Jharkhand, Orissa, West Bengal, Chhattisgarh, Andhra Pradesh and three districts of Maharashtra to protest against the Operation...

March 22, 2010 8:57 PM

Delhi: Diesal and cooking gas to cost more

Diesel and cooking gas to cost more in Delhi. The Delhi finance Minister, Dr. A.K. Walia while presenting the budget for the 2010-11, in the assembly announced withdrawal of subsidy on cooking gas. The gas cylinder will now cost 40 rupees more. <br/><br/>The VAT on diesel will go...

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