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February 12, 2010 7:21 PM

Security forces recover huge cache of arms & ammunition in J&K

Security forces have recovered arms and ammunition including 5 Kg IED, 15 Electronic Detonator, 4 UBGL Grenade from Budhal forest area in Reasi district of Jammu and Kashmir, a defence official said here today.<br/><br/>Acting on a tip-off, a joint column of Rashtriya Rifle troop...

February 12, 2010 5:50 PM

Sarvodya Mela in Phillaur to commemorate immersion of Gandhiji's ashes

To observe the historic day of the immersion of the ashes of Father of the Nation, Mahatma Gandhi in river Satluj on this day 62 years ago, the annual Sarvodya Mela was organised Satluj Khadi Mandal at Gandhi Dham in Phillaur, Distt. Jalandhar, today.<br/><br/>Chairman of the Man...

February 12, 2010 5:30 PM

Centre grants Rs 10 crore to Assam for construction of roads in rural areas

The Union Ministry of Rural Development has released grant in aid worth Rs. 10 Crore for construction of rural roads in Assam under Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGSY). The sum is from the special window created in National Bank for Agriculture & Rural Development (NABARD) under RIDF as gra...

February 12, 2010 5:25 PM

Eight killed, over a dozen injured intwo separate accidents in UP

In Uttar Pradesh at least eight persons were killed and more than one dozen injured in two separate road accidents in Fatehpur district.<br/><br/>AIR Correspondent reports that seven people were killed and eight injured when a tractor collided with a truck under Jehanabad police ...

February 12, 2010 2:02 PM

First Noth-East Members’ of Parliament forum summit begins

In Sikkim, the first Noth-East Members' of Parliament Forum Summit began in Gangtok today. Inaugurating the Summit, the State Chief Minister Mr Pawan Chamling observed that peace and security are essential for ensuring development and growth. <br/> <br/>Speaking at the inaugural ...

February 12, 2010 2:02 PM

Mughal gardens to be open for public from Saturday

Roses in full bloom, lilies, tulips and lush green grass at the Mughal gardens in Rashtrapati Bhawan will be thrown open to the public from tomorrow. A special attraction this time is the Cactus corner and the Bonsai segment of the floral pageant. <br/> <br/>The Biodiversity Park...

February 12, 2010 1:31 PM

Shivratri celebrated with religious fervour in J&K

In Jammu and Kashmir, the festival of Maha Shivratri is being celebrated with religious fervour gaiety and fervour like other parts of the country.<br/><br/>AIR correspondent reports, All the Shiva temples in Jammu have been beautifully decorated. People are seen standing in long...

February 12, 2010 12:47 PM

Pleasing morning greets Delhi

Delhiites woke up to a pleasant morning today with the minimum temperature settling at 11.7 degree Celsius, two notches above normal. <br/> <br/>The Met office attributed the rise in minimum temperature to the cloud cover over the city.<br/> <br/>The maximum t...

February 12, 2010 12:34 PM

Two militant supporters held in Kishtwar

In Jammu and Kashmir, two militant supporters belonging to Pakistan-based Lashker-e-Toiba (LeT) outfit were arrested in Kishtwar district. <br/> <br/>Police said on a tip off, they arrested the two brothers, Thursday evening from Patmihala area, about 270-kms from Jammu. A case h...

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