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February 10, 2010 7:44 PM

Maoists blow up rail track in Orissa, disrupt Howrah-Mumbai route

In Orissa, Maoists blew up railway tracks between Bisra and Bhalulata railway station in Sundergarh district early Wednesday morning. Eight bogies of a goods train has been derailed and train services between Howrah-Mumbai have also been disrupted following the explosion.<br/><br/&#06...

February 10, 2010 6:17 PM

Omar defends his new surrender policy proposal for POK militants

Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today defended his proposal of a new surrender policy for the militants in Pak-Occupied Kashmir. He said pragmatic initiatives are required to ensure economic rehabilitation of the ultras. Addressing a press conference in Jammu, Mr Abdullah said, the st...

February 10, 2010 6:13 PM

Andhra sports minister asks Deccan Chargers to boycott T20 tournament

Miffed with the Indian Premier League for shifting its opening match from Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh Sports Minister K Venkat Reddy today asked local franchise Deccan Chargers to boycott the Twenty20 tournament starting March 12. He said, IPL Management has insulted Andhra Pradesh by shifting the ina...

February 10, 2010 6:13 PM

Delhi Govt begins pulses sale at lower prices

Aiming at providing some relief to people from spiralling prices of essential commodities, Delhi government today began sale of ten varieties of pulses in nearly 400 outlets, including all Mother Dairy booths. In these outlets, pulses will be available at 5 to 10 rupees less than the market rates. L...

February 10, 2010 5:33 PM

Srinagar- Jammu Highway remains suspended

Even though weather in Kashmir Valley has improved and there has been no fresh snow or rain today, the traffic on Srinagar-Jammu National Highway remained suspended for the fifth day. Border Roads Organization has cleared the landslides and snow from the highway but due to slippery road condition be...

February 10, 2010 2:38 PM

Sikkim CM lays foundation stone for 575-beded super speciality hospital

In Sikkim, the Chief Minister, Mr. Pawan Chamling laid the foundation stone for a 575-beded super speciality hospital near Gangtok on Wednesday. The 400 crore rupee hospital spread over in an area of around 18 acres will be completed in the next five years. <br/><br/>Speaking on ...

February 10, 2010 2:18 PM

Ruchika Case: Rathore’s bail plea hearing adjourned till 10th March

The Chandigarh Sessions Court has adjourned the hearing on the appeal filed by former Haryana DGP SPS Rathore against the punishment given to him by the CBI court in Ruchika molestation case. <br/><br/>The next hearing will be on 10th of next month. The court took into cognisance...

February 10, 2010 1:46 PM

‘Maoists blow up rail track in Orissa, disrupt Howrah-Mumbai route

In Orissa, Maoists blew up railway tracks between Bisra and Bhalulata railway station in Sundergarh district early Wednesday morning. Eight bogies of a goods train has been derailed and train services between Howrah-Mumbai have also been disrupted following the explosion.<br/><br/&#06...

February 10, 2010 1:19 PM

Sunny day once again greets Himachal Pradesh

Sunny day once again greeted people of Himachal Pradesh on Wednesday after four days of heavy snow and rain.<br/><br/>But the temperatures across the state dropped massively, triggering a fresh cold wave. Shimla witnessed a minimum of 0 .3 degree Celsius compared to Tuesday's 3.6...

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