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December 17, 2009 8:55 AM

Bandh hits life in NCH, Karbi Anglong for 3rd consecutive day

In Assam, a 60-hour Bandh called by the Autonomous State Demand Committee (ASDC) has brought life to a total standstill in the twin hill districts North Cachar Hills and Karbi Anglong for the third consecutive day today. The Bandh evoked total response in both the districts. Educational institutions...

December 17, 2009 8:53 AM

LOSAR celebrated with gaiety and religious fervour

In Jammu & Kashmir, the Buddhist people all over Laddakh region, comprising of Leh and Kargil districts, are celebrating LOSAR (Laddakhi New Year) today with gaiety and religious fervour. The main function is being organised this morning at Chokhang Vihara in Leh city.<br/><br/&#0...

December 17, 2009 8:49 AM

Stage set for final phase polling in Jharkhand

In Jharkhand, all arrangements are in place for the smooth conduct of polls tomorrow. In this phase, 290 candidates are in the fray for 16 seats going to poll. Polling will take place from 7 AM to 3 PM like in earlier phases. <br/><br/>Around 75,000 jawans and officers are being ...

December 16, 2009 10:26 PM

Delhi Assembly approves VAT (Amendment) Bill 2009

Delhi Assembly has approved the Delhi Value Added Tax (Amendment) Bill 2009 on Wednesday.<br/><br/>The Bill proposes the enhancement of tax rate from present 4 per cent to 5 per cent on the specific goods.<br/><br/>The new tax rate is likely to generate additi...

December 16, 2009 10:20 PM

Heavy rains lash TN

In Tamil Nadu, North east monsoon has been very active throughout the coastal districts for the past four days.<br/><br/>The Met Department has predicted isolated heavy to very heavy rainfall is likely over coastal Tamilnadu and Puducherry during the next 24 hours.<br/>...

December 16, 2009 10:12 PM

Health Regulatory Authority Bill 2009 tabled in W Bengal assembly

The West Bengal Health Minister, Dr. Suryakanta Mishra on Wednesday placed the West Bengal Health Regulatory Authority Bill 2009 in the state assembly.<br/><br/>The bill seeks to introduce a 3 year diploma course for health workers in rural areas to serve as practitioners.<b...

December 16, 2009 10:10 PM

Protests continue in Rayalseema, coastal regions for ‘United Andhra’

In Andhra Pradesh, the protests are continuing in Rayalaseema and Coasta regions against formation of separate Telangana state.<br/><br/>Chief Minister K Rosaiah has called on the state governor N D Tiwari this evening and explained him about the situation in the state.<br/&...

December 16, 2009 9:41 PM

Campaigning ends for final phase of polls in J’khand

In Jharkhand, campaigning ended for the fifth and final phase of assembly elections. In this phase, 290 candidates are in the fray for 16 seats going to poll on Friday. <br/><br/>Around 75,000 jawans and officers are being deployed the highest so far to conduct free, fair and vio...

December 16, 2009 7:45 PM

Campaign ends for final phase of J’khand assembly poll

In Jharkhand, campaigning ended for the fifth and final phase of assembly elections. In this phase, 290 candidates are in the fray for 16 seats going to poll on Friday. <br/><br/>Around 75,000 jawans and officers are being deployed the highest so far to conduct free, fair and vio...

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