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December 28, 2009 12:57 PM

Rajasthan govt launches new housing policy for weaker sections

The Rajasthan government today launched new housing policy for the poor and weaker sections of the society. Chief Minister,Mr. Ashok Gehlot released the policy at Jaipur. He said that to provide House's to poor and weaker sections at affordable prices is the priority of the state government. Un...

December 28, 2009 12:38 PM

10 Bangladeshis arrested by BSF in Jammu

Ten Bangladeshis were today arrested by the BSF when they tried to cross over to Pakistan near the International Border in Arnia sector of Jammu district in Jammu and Kashmir. Officials said in Jammu that the BSF troops noticed movement of people near border outpost of Kot Kuba in the wee hours and ...

December 28, 2009 11:32 AM

Chattisgarh Governor Narasimhan sworn in as Governor of AP

Chattisgarh Governor E.S.L. Narasimhan has been sworn in as Governor of Andhra Pradesh. High Court Chief Justice A R Dave administered the oath of office and secrecy to Mr. Narsimhan at a simple ceremony at Rajbhavan in Hyderabad this morning. Mr. Narsimhan, a former Intelligence Bureau Chief has ta...

December 27, 2009 8:37 PM

Ghalib's 213rd birth anniversary celebrated

The 213rd birth anniversary of famous Urdu poet Mirza Ghalib was celebrated today. Mirza Asadullah Baig Khan Urf Ghalib was born this day in 1797 at Kala Mahal in Agra. Ghalib lived in old Delhi at Ballimara for 72 years and his home was declared a national monument. His Mazar (burial ground) is als...

December 27, 2009 8:04 PM

AP: Demonstration continues in favour of separate state

In Andhra Pradesh, protest demonstrations continued today in favour of separate state even as the Joint Action Committee of Student organisations decided to intensify the agitation for Telangana state. The Committee also decided to hold a student convention in Hyderabad on 3rd of next month. It has ...

December 27, 2009 2:42 PM

Telangana State only after passing of resolution by Andhra Assembly

Congress General Secretary Digvijay Singh said a separate state of Telangana could be carved out of Andhra Pradesh, only if the State Assembly first passes a resolution on it.<br/><br/>Talking to PTI in Bhopal, the Congress leader said the political parties in Andhra Pradesh were...

December 27, 2009 2:38 PM

Telangana JAC to intensify agitation for Statehood

In Andhra Pradesh, the protest demonstrations are continuing in favour of separate Telangana state even as the indefinite hunger strike by students of Osmania University in Hyderabad is underway. The Telengana Joint Action Committee decided at an emergency meeting on Sunday morning to intensify the ...

December 27, 2009 1:48 PM

New Govt in Jharkhand only after revocation of President’s rule

In Jahrkhand ,Raj Bhavan sources say , the formation of new government in the state could be possible only when President's Rule is revoked. Jharkhand is under President Rule since January, 2009. Governor is considering the issue in consultation with three advisors and legal and constitutional ...

December 27, 2009 1:47 PM

Delhi reels under severe cold wave

Delhi continued to reel under intense cold wave as icy winds blew through the city even as the minimum temperature rose slightly to settle at 5.5 degree Celsius. According to Met office, today's minimum is around three degrees below normal for this time of the year. Northwesterly winds blowing ...

December 27, 2009 1:37 PM

10 passengers injured as low floor DTC bus rams into a road divider

At least 10 passengers of a speeding DTC low-floor bus were injured in New Delhi today when the vehicle rammed into a road divider after the driver lost control over the wheels.The incident took place at around 7.30 am in Lajpat Nagar when the bus travelling to Bajitpur from Badarpur hit the divider...

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