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December 24, 2009 1:02 PM

Naxals blast tehsil office in Chindgarh (Chhatisgarh)

In Chhattisgarh, Naxalites blasted a tehsil office building in Chindgarh and set fire to some office records. Naxalites also blocked the national highway between Jagdalpur and Sukmo and between Kirandul and Dantewada by laying trees on the road. <br/> <br/>Police forces were rush...

December 24, 2009 1:00 PM

Tamil Nadu observes 22nd death anniversary of MGR

In Tamil Nadu, the 22nd death anniversary of former chief minister and AIADMK founder M.G. Ramachandran is being observed in the state. AIADMK General Secretary Ms.Jayalalitha and party functionaries paid homage at the memorial of the late leader in Chennai. The state is also observing the 36th deat...

December 24, 2009 12:09 PM

Harivallabh Sangeet Sammelan begins at Jalandhar

The internationally acclaimed Shree Baba Harivallabh Sangeet Sammelan is starting at Shri Devi Talab Mandir in Jalandhar, from today. The 134th sammelan, which will conclude on December 27th will regale its music lover audience with the performances of many nationally renowned artists in various mus...

December 24, 2009 12:03 PM

J&K Working Group recommends restoration of autonomy

In Jammu and Kashmir, the report of the Working Group on Centre - State Relationship has called for restoration of autonomy to Jammu and Kashmir to the extent possible with reference to Kashmir Accord.<br/> <br/>The report has also recommended doing away with the Constitutional p...

December 24, 2009 11:32 AM

J&K sanctions 5,500 new posts to augment healthcare services

Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah says the State Government is working on a multi-pronged strategy of consolidation, modernization and upgradation of health institutions. Stating that the government has sanctioned 5,500 posts in health sector to augment and improve medicare in hospitals...

December 24, 2009 9:36 AM

UP police arrests Nepal-based ATMM leader

In Uttar Pradesh police has arrested a self-proclaimed area commander of Nepal-based Akhil Tarai Mukti Morcha along with his two accomplices in Maharajganj district. Quoting police sources our Lucknow correspondent reports that they were arrested after an encounter at Jiginhwa barrier on Indo-Nepal ...

December 24, 2009 9:35 AM

BSP leaders' son accused for firing in South Delhi bar surrenders

The son of a BSP leader from Uttar Pradesh, who allegedly opened fire in a South Delhi bar over a minor altercation with the staff, surrendered to police last evening.<br/> <br/>Police said that Vikas Singh, son of BSP leader Chandraveer Singh, surrendered around 7.30 pm after wh...

December 24, 2009 9:34 AM

Computerised Railway reservation commences in Meghalaya

The North East Frontier Railway is to commission a Computerized Passenger Reservation Centre at Nongpoh in Meghalaya on the eve of Christmas today.<br/> <br/>According to Railway sources, the Passenger Reservation System at the location will function from eight in the morning to ...

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