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January 13, 2010 10:32 AM

PM hopes good reason prevails upon outlawed ULFA

Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh said the government wants to restore peace in Assam and hoped that good reason prevails upon the outlawed ULFA to end the decades-long insurgency problem in the state. On talks with ULFA, which received a major setback last year with four of its top leaders arrested ...

January 13, 2010 10:26 AM

Pilgrims reaching Sangam in Allahabad

In Uttar Pradesh, in the midst of chilling cold weather, the pilgrims have been reaching the confluence of Ganga and Yamuna since Tuesday evening to take holy dip in Sangam. The Makar Sankraniti is being celebrated on Wednesday and for this auspicious bathing is also twining with Mauni Amawasya on 1...

January 13, 2010 10:06 AM

BSF arrests seven Pakistani nationals

In Gujarat, the Border Security Force has arrested seven Pakistani nationals from the area on Indo-Pak border in Kutch district on Tuesday night. AIR correspondent reports quoting BSF sources that all the apprehended Pakistanis are being brought to Bhuj for further interrogation.

January 13, 2010 10:05 AM

BSF foils infiltration bid in J & K

In Jammu and Kashmir, yet another infiltration bid has been foiled by the Border Security Force in the Kana Check area of Akhnoor sub-sector in Jammu. Observing some movements near post of the Kana Check area on Indo-Pak International Border on Tuesday night, the troops of BSF gave a warning to the ...

January 12, 2010 9:09 PM

18 hour long encounter ends in J& K with death of one militant

In Jammu and Kashmir State, the 18 hour long encounter between militants and security forces concluded on Tuesday evening in which one local HM militant got killed. SSP Pulwama Kifayat Hyder disclosed to media persons in a brief press conference that the killed militant was involved in various killi...

January 12, 2010 8:35 PM

Youth festival concludes

In Orissa, the five day long 15th national youth festival came to an end on Tuesday at Bhubneswar. A glittering function was organsied at Kalinga stadium where Chief Minister of Orissa, Mr Naveen Patnaik presented awards to the youth who won in different competitions held during the festival. <...

January 12, 2010 8:33 PM

Condition of Jyoti Basu critical but stable

The health condition of former Chief Minister of West Bengal and veteran communist leader Mr Jyoti Basu remains critical yet stable. Mr Basu is in the ICU and under ventilation support. <br/><br/>According to a medical bulletin release, his blood pressure is being maintained thro...

January 12, 2010 5:48 PM

Karnataka CM blames centre over Kalasa Banduri project ‘

The Chief Minister of Karnataka B S Yeddyurappa openly blamed Central Government of siding with Goa on Kalasa Banduri project on Mahadayi river. Kalasa Banduri project envisaged by the State will provide drinking water to Hubli Dharwad and neighboring districts in North Karnataka. But Goa is opposin...

January 12, 2010 1:31 PM

Basu’s health condition remains critical

Health condition of the ailing Marxist leader and former West Bengal Chief Minister Mr. Jyoti Basu continues to be critical.<br/><br/>According to medical bulletin of the private nursing home, he is still under ventilation. Mr. Basu is suffering from mild fever and his antibiotic...

January 12, 2010 1:29 PM

Shivraj Singh opens 1st Madhya Pradesh NRI summit in Bhopal

In Madhya Pradesh, Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan inaugurated the first Madhya Pradesh Non Resident Indians summit in capital Bhopal Tuesday morning.<br/><br/>AIR Bhopal correspondent reports that about 100 NRI's from 22 countries including USA, Australia , Japan and other ...

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