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February 17, 2010 12:26 PM

Security forces encounter militants in Baramulla district

In Jammu and Kashmir, an encounter is on in Chandosa village in Baramulla district. The police and army have launched a joint operation this morning based on specific information. When the forces reached the village, they were fired upon by the militants triggering an encounter. AIR Correspondent re...

February 17, 2010 11:24 AM

Airstrip at Kushinagar to promote Buddhist pilgrimage

In Uttar Pradesh, a public hearing is being held today at Kushinagar airstrip on objections if any, towards establishing an International Airport at the world-famous Buddhist pilgrimage. The 800-Crore rupee project is expected to be completed in a period of three years. AIR Gorakhpur correspondent r...

February 17, 2010 10:11 AM

Several Congress workers injured in Police lathi charge in Lucknow

In Uttar Pradesh, several Congress workers were injured in Police lathi charge at state capital Lucknow when they attempted to march towards Vidhan Bhawan during a protest demonstration. State party president Dr.Rita Bahuguna Joshi and All India Congress Committee Secretary Pervez Hashmi, who is in ...

February 17, 2010 9:31 AM

Several Congress workers injured in Police lathi charge

In Uttar Pradesh, several Congress workers were injured in Police lathi charge at state capital Lucknow when they attempted to march towards Vidhan Bhawan during a protest demonstration. State party president Dr.Rita Bahuguna Joshi and All India Congress Committee Secretary Pervez Hashmi, who is in ...

February 16, 2010 9:20 PM

Contract killers arrested in Mumbai

Three contract killers allegedly hired by notorious gangster Bharat Nepali were today arrested on charges of gunning down Shahid Azmi.<br/><br/>Azmi was the counsel to a 26/11 co-accused. Joint Police Commissioner Rakesh Maria told reporters that the trio -- Devendra Babu Jagtap ...

February 16, 2010 8:09 PM

West Bengal to intensify operation against Maoists

The West Bengal government has decided to intensify operation against Maoists after yesterday's brutal attack on securitymen. The State Home Secretary Mr Ardhendu Sen told in Kolkata today that there is no possibility of talks with Maoists at this juncture. <br/><br/>The Sta...

February 16, 2010 8:09 PM

UDF urges Kerala Govt to implement HC order on encroachments

In Kerala, the United Democratic Front today urged the state government to fully implement the High Court order relating to the encroachments in Wynad. <br/><br/>Briefing media persons after a meeting of UDF leaders in Kochi today, the Front Convenor Mr P P Thankachan said furthe...

February 16, 2010 6:20 PM

Delhi Police detains two British nationals for suspicious activities

Two British nationals were detained by security agencies at a five star hotel near the IGI airport in New Delhi after they were believed to be indulging in some suspicious activities. <br/><br/>Police today said the foreigners were detained yesterday after officials of Raddison H...

February 16, 2010 6:17 PM

CPI(M) asks centre to launch joint operation against left wing extremists

The CPI(M) today asked the Centre to launch a joint operation across the border in Jharkhand without delay to flush out the Left wing extremists. The party Polit Bureau in a statement said there is a necessity for better coordination between the state police and the Central paramilitary forces. &#06...

February 16, 2010 2:28 PM

Explosion kills three persons near Nagpur

Three persons were killed and nine others injured in an explosion at a steel factory near Nagpur today. Police said the explosion occurred at J D Ispat factory at Kapsi village due to some technical problems in the blast furnace. The police have ruled out any terror attack. Forensic experts and seni...

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