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December 26, 2009 2:44 PM

WB CM discusses Maoist violence with PM

West Bengal Chief Minister Mr Buddhadeb Bhattacharjee on Saturday discussed with Prime Minister Manmohan Singh the law and order situation including Maoists violence in the state. AIR correspondent reports some of the developmental issues also came up for discussion during the 30 minutes meeting Bha...

December 26, 2009 2:44 PM

AP governor denies involvement in sex tape case

Andhra Pradesh Governor's office has denied his alleged involvement in a sex tape case. A statement issued by the Raj Bhavan described the tapes as fabricated and far from truth. Earlier a local TV channel played visuals showing alleged involvement of Mr. N D Tiwari in the case. The tape was stopped...

December 26, 2009 1:54 PM

Gas-sensors being developed to detect leaks

Special sensors for detecting leak of gases are being developed by a team of scientists .This is to minimize the possibility of disasters like the infamous Bhopal gas tragedy. According to official sources the Department of Science and Technology has entrusted the project to a team of physicists at ...

December 26, 2009 1:54 PM

AP marked by protests in response to Centres’ announcement

In Andhra Pradesh, the protest demonstrations are continuing in Telangana region against Centre's latest announcement even as the bandh called by TRS has been put off for two days. Protest Rallies are being taken out at several places while public meetings and hunger strikes are continuing at m...

December 26, 2009 1:53 PM

Intense cold wave grips North India

Cold wave conditions further intensified in New Delhi on Saturday as icy winds blew through the city bringing down the minimum temperature to 5.2 degree Celsius, the lowest in the season so far. Met office says that Saturday's minimum is three degrees below normal for this time of the year and lowes...

December 26, 2009 1:53 PM

Vaishno Devi footfalls on record high

Pilgrimage to holy cave shrine of Shri Mata Vaishno Devi ji created a new history on Saturday by surpassing eight million mark for the first time. With six days to go for the year and winter vacations rush on, the yatra this year was expected to touch 82 lakh."Yatra to Mata Vaishno Devi has tou...

December 26, 2009 12:19 PM

Train Robbery claims one life in Punjab

A man was killed and three others wounded while trying to resist armed robbers who looted passengers of the Punjab Mail near Simutala halt in Kiul-Asansol section of East Central Railway early on Saturday. About 12 bandits boarded the S-4 coach of the Amritsar-bound train from Howrah and looted valu...

December 26, 2009 8:58 AM

Nomination filing for MP panchayat elections begin

In Madhya Pradesh, filling of nomination papers for elections of Panchayati Raj institutions starts on Tuesday. Polling will be held for 49 Zila Panchayats, 313 Janpad Panchayats and 22,795 Gram Panchayats. The last date of filing of nominations is 2nd January. Scrutiny of nominations will take plac...

December 26, 2009 8:41 AM

TN observes anniversary of Tsunami

In Tamil Nadu, silent processions, special prayers, rituals and worship of the 'Mother Sea' will mark the fifth anniversary of Tsunami. Solemn ceremonies and memorial services are being organised in the coastal districts of Nagapattinam, Kanyakumari, Tuticorin, Cuddalore and Chennai in mem...

December 26, 2009 8:40 AM

J&K Governor calls for expansion of NCC

Jammu and Kashmir Governor N N Vohra has called for expanding NCC activities in the state to enroll large number of boys and girls, particularly from the remote and far-flung areas of the state and provide them adequate opportunities for their future.<br/>Addressing a contingent of NCC cad...

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