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December 3, 2009 8:08 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...

December 3, 2009 7:30 PM

3 PWD engineers suspended over microphone failure in West Bengal Assembly

Three engineers of the Public Works Department(PWD) in West Bengal have been suspended for alleged dereliction of duty in the recent microphone failure episode at the State Assembly.<br/><br/>The incident occurred on the second day of the winter session of the State Assembly.&#06...

December 3, 2009 7:06 PM

Political parties hail Centre’s view to talks with all section of J&K

Political parties in Jammu and Kashmir have hailed the statement of Union Home Minister in the Parliament in which he has reiterated the commitment of the Centre for holding quiet dialogue with all sections of the opinion in the State and also to withdraw significant number of security forces keepin...

December 3, 2009 7:01 PM

Chandigarh wins national award for earmarking land for poor

The City Beautiful-Chandigarh has been awarded a National Award under JNNURM scheme for being the 'Best city in earmarking land for the poor' for the year 2008-09.<br/><br/>The award carries a certificate of appreciation, a trophy and Rs 2 lakh.<br/><br/>The P...

December 3, 2009 7:00 PM

Schools, 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...

December 3, 2009 6:25 PM

One dead, several injured in Mumbai protests for water

One person has succumbed to his injuries due the police lathi charge outside the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC)on Thursday afternoon in protest against the 15 per cent water cuts in the city.<br/><br/>The deceased has been identified as Viral Dholakaia and he was the wo...

December 3, 2009 6:22 PM

Prabha Rao sworn in as Acting Governor of Rajasthan

Governor of Himachal Pradesh Mrs. Prabha Rao sworn in as Acting Governor of Rajasthan on Thursday. <br/><br/>Chief Justice of Rajasthan High Court Jagdish Bhalla administered her oath at Raj Bhawan in Jaipur. Mrs. Rao has given this additional charge due to death of Governor of R...

December 3, 2009 6:16 PM

ADB approves 200 ml US dollar for J’khand road

The Multilateral funding agency Asian Development Bank has approved 200 million US dollar loan to finance a road project in the state of Jharkhand.<br/><br/><br/>The loan was approved by ADB Board of Directors to finance a 311 kilometer, two-lane road that will connect ...

December 3, 2009 1:46 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...

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