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February 10, 2010 1:01 PM

Northeast CMs asked to utilize Central funds properly for development

The Union Minister for Development of the North-East Region (DoNER) Mr. Bijoy Krishna Handique has asked all the Chief Ministers of the North-east to ensure proper utilization of Central funds sanctioned for development of the region. He also asked them to submit the utilization certificates in time...

February 10, 2010 12:43 PM

BJP workers protest price rise in New Delhi

Hundreds of BJP workers are participating in a Dharna and protest rally against the price rise of essential commodities at Jantar Mantar in New Delhi on Wednesday.<br/><br/>BJP units of the nearby states and Delhi are taking out rally, which have disturbed traffic movements at se...

February 10, 2010 12:31 PM

Chavan warns Shiv Sena after attacks in cinema halls

Maharashtra Chief Minister Ashok Chavan has ordered Shiv Sena activists to behave themselves after they attacked several cinema halls across Mumbai that would screen Shah Rukh Khan's latest film.<br/><br/>Chavan also threatened to withdraw the security provided to the party&...

February 10, 2010 12:04 PM

Home Secretary Pillai visits Bodoland Territorial Council area in Assam

The Union Home Secretary Mr. G.K. Pillai is visiting the Bodoland Territorial Council (BTC) area in Assam to review the law and order and developmental activities.<br/><br/>The Home Secretary, accompanied by Joint Secretary (North-East) Mr. Naveen Varma and Deputy Secretary Mr. A...

February 10, 2010 12:00 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 11:56 AM

Jammu-Srinagar NH remains closed for 5th day due to heavy snowfall

Kashmir Valley remained cut off from the rest of the country for the fifth day on Wednesday due to closure of the Jammu-Srinagar National Highway due to hevy snowfall and landslides.<br/><br/>According to police, around 1900 vehicles were stranded at Ramban, Banihal, Patnitop, Ud...

February 10, 2010 11:55 AM

Amarnath Yatra begins on 1st July

The Annual Holy Amarnath Pilgrimage this year-- 2010 will be conducted this year from Ist July to 24th August. This was decided in the 18th meeting of the Shri Amarnathji Shrine Board held in New Delhi which was chaired by J&K Governor, Sh. N.N.Vohra, who is also the Chairman of the Shri Amarnat...

February 10, 2010 11:54 AM

Maha Shivratri Mela in J&K

<br/>In Jammu and Kashmir a 3-day Maha Shivratri Shiv Khori Mela is commencing at Shiv Khori Shrine Cave from Thursday in Reasi district of Jammu Division. <br/><br/>The Mela would conclude with Vishal Kesari Dangal at the base camp Ransoo in Pouni block of the Reasi di...

February 10, 2010 11:08 AM

15th All India Whips Conference begins in Chandigarh

The 15th two-day All India Whips Conference started in Chandigarh on Wednesday. Inaugurating the conference, Punjab Governor, Mr. Shivraj V. Patil said that the role of whips is very important for the smooth functioning of Parliament and legislative bodies of the country. <br/><br/&#0...

February 10, 2010 11:08 AM

Goa Police file chargesheet against Russian girl rape accused

In the rape case of a nine year old Russian girl in Goa, the Police filed a charge sheet against Aman Bhardwaj alias Amar Rajbhar and Anil Raghuvanshi, before the children's court in Panaji on Tuesday.<br/><br/>The nine year old girl was allegedly raped by the duo at Arambol...

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