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February 2, 2010 11:42 AM

Eminent Assamese actress Bina Das Manna passes away

Eminent Assamese actress Bina Das Manna passed away at her Kumarpara residence in Guwahati last night. She was 76. Born in 1934 at Guwahati, she was among the most well-known actresses of the state and acted in about 27 films.<br/><br/>Sati Beula was her first film. Her other pop...

February 2, 2010 11:42 AM

15 persons cross LoC in J&K to meet their relatives

In Jammu and Kashmir a total of 15 persons on Monday crossed Line of Control on Chakan-da- Bagh in Poonch district of J&K to meet their relatives and friends on either side of Line of Control (LoC). The cross- LoC movement of civilians at Chakan-Da- Bagh on Monday went down to lowest ever figure...

February 2, 2010 11:41 AM

Kashmiri Pandit concern on J&K CM’s statement for talks with Pakistan

Panun Kashmir, an Organisation of Kashmiri Pandits, has expressed concern over the statements of J&K Chief Minister, Omar Abdullah regarding resumption of stalled composite dialogue with Pakistan.<br/><br/>Addressing a press conference in Jammu , Panun Kashmir President, Ashw...

February 2, 2010 9:53 AM

Northern India steadily recovers from cold weather

Northern India is steadily recovering from cold weather with rise in mercury. On Monday maximum temperatures were above normal by 2-4oC in parts of Rajasthan, Himachal Pradesh, Saurashtra & Kutch, northeast Madhya Pradesh, southwest Bihar, Sub-Himalayan West Bengal & Sikkim and northeastern ...

February 2, 2010 9:53 AM

3 more swine flu death in Gujarat

Three persons succumbed due to swine flu across the country on Monday. All the three deaths were reported from Gujarat. 51 fresh cases of swine flue infection were also confirmed during the day. Among these, maximum 28 fresh cases were reported from Maharashtra.<br/><br/>

February 2, 2010 9:37 AM

Congress unhappy over four leaders enjoying rank of CM in Meghalaya

Congress expressed unhappiness over the arrangement of four leaders enjoying rank and status of chief minister in Meghalaya, dubbing it as relatively unusual. But the party defended the move citing political instability in the state.<br/><br/>At a media briefing, party spokesman ...

February 2, 2010 9:36 AM

ADB sanctions USD 1.47 million HIV/AIDS project for five NE states

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has sanctioned a HIV/AIDS project worth USD 1.47 million for the five North Eastern States of Assam, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Manipur and Nagaland. <br/><br/>The project will roll out HIV training and skills transfer programmes targeting the private se...

February 2, 2010 9:34 AM

3rd Phase Polling for Rajasthan Panchayatiraj begins

Polling has begun for 3rd and last phase of election of Panchayatiraj institutions in Rajasthan. On Tuesday 91,50,000 voters would elect their representatives for 77 Panchayat Samities and 33 Zilla Parishads. <br/><br/>In Kota, Bharatpur and Sikar districts, electronic voting mac...

February 2, 2010 9:33 AM

Rahul inspires Bihar youths to enter politics

The Congress General secretary Rahul Gandhi has called upon the youth to join politics and lead the change in Bihar.<br/><br/>Addressing a meeting in Patna, he criticized the Shiv Sena and Raj Thackerey for their stand on migrants in Mumbai. He reminded them that the 26/11 terror...

February 2, 2010 9:32 AM

11th Mumbai International Film Festival from 3rd to 9th Feb

The 11th edition of Mumbai International Film Festival for Documentary, Short and Animation Films, M.I.F.F, organized by the Films Division will be held from 3rd to 9th February, 2010 at the National Centre for the Performing Arts in Mumbai.<br/><br/>Addressing a Press Conference...

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