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December 3, 2009 10:43 PM

CPIM to give 'evidence' of Maoist-Trinamool 'nexus'

CPIM charged the Trinamool Congress of being involved with the Maoist creating disturbance in West Bengal.<br/><br/>Talking to reporters in New Delhi on Thursday, CPIM leader Sitaram Yechury said that the party will handover a file of evidences proving links between the Maoists a...

December 3, 2009 10:43 PM

Maoists exchange fire with joint forces in West Midnapore district

In West Bengal, Maoists exchanged fire with joint forces in West Midnapore district on Thursday as they recovered a landmine in the town during patrolling. The joint forces during normal patrolling noticed the landmine at Malbandi under Kotwali police station area.<br/><br/>As th...

December 3, 2009 10:43 PM

New Disabled Act in J&K

The Jammu and Kashmir Government will enact a new comprehensive law to replace the existing J&K Disabled Act which will be in tune with the National Disabled Act to address the problems of the disabled in the State. <br/><br/>Speaking at a function organized in connection wit...

December 3, 2009 10:41 PM

CRWC to clean Coocum, other rivers in Chennai city

The Tamil Nadu Government has constituted the Chennai River Water Commission to be headed by Deputy Chief Minister Mr. M.K. Stalin to launch a plan to clean Cooum and other rivers in Chennai city.<br/> <br/>The other members in the newly constituted body include the environment a...

December 3, 2009 10:03 PM

Rosaiah ready to meet TRS chief; rules out compromise formula

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister K Rosaiah on Thursday said he is ready to meet TRS chief K Chandrasekhara Rao, who is on an indefinite fast demanding a separate Telangana state, if he ends his protest.<br/><br/>Mr Rosaiah, however, ruled out any compromise formula. He also made it ...

December 3, 2009 9:44 PM

One dead, several injured in Mumbai protests for water

The water woes in Mumbai took ugly turn when protesters were beaten up by the police which claimed life of one person. Hundreds of protesters had gathered outside the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) on Thursday in protest against the 15 per cent water cuts in the city.<br/><b...

December 3, 2009 8:33 PM

Punjab govt to recruit teachers, doctors on priority basis

In Punjab teachers and doctors will be appointed on priority basis in border villages. Deputy Chief Minister of the state Mr. Sukhbir Singh Badal alleged that civic infrastructure, health network and school education of border villages had crumbled due to the policies of previous government.<br...

December 3, 2009 8:21 PM

Assam CM favours talks with ULFA

Assam Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi has favoured talks with the banned outfit ULFA for a peaceful solution to the long-standing insurgency issue in the State. Addressing a press conference in Guwahati a shortwhile ago, the Chief Minister said if the leadership of ULFA comes forward for peace talks, his...

December 3, 2009 8:18 PM

Assam CM favours talks with ULFA

Assam Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi has favoured talks with the banned outfit ULFA for a peaceful solution to the long-standing insurgency issue in the State. Addressing a press conference in Guwahati a shortwhile ago, the Chief Minister said if the leadership of ULFA comes forward for peace talks, his...

December 3, 2009 8:13 PM

Colleges to remain close in Telangana region for 15 days

Andhra Pradesh government has issued orders closing down of the educational institutions in Telengana region for 15 days from Friday onwards. <br/><br/>The state government has issued a G.O. to this effect on Thursday in view of the violent protest being held throughout Telengana...

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