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November 23, 2009 7:09 PM

Punjab will become power surplus in next 3 years: Sukhbir

Reiterating the earlier stance of making Punjab a power surplus state, the Deputy Chief Minister, Mr. Sukhbir Singh Badal assured that the state will become a power surplus in the next three years.<br/><br/>Speaking to media in Jalandhar, today, Mr. Badal disclosed that the state...

November 23, 2009 7:07 PM

45 % polling in GHMC elections

In Andhra Pradesh, polling for the Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation elections took place peacefully. Hyderabad special election officer, Krishna Babu said overall 45 % percent voters have cast their vote. Polling that began at 7 AM on a low key and picked up pace by afternoon, could not gain ...

November 23, 2009 6:00 PM

Assam CM meets Chairman of 13th Finance Commission

The Assam Chief Minister, Mr. Tarun Gogoi today met the Chairman of 13th Finance Commission of India Dr. Vijay Kelkar at the latter's office chamber in New Delhi and discussed various financial issues relating to the State. The issues which figured in the discussions are border areas development, de...

November 23, 2009 5:51 PM

Rahul addresses Congress victory rally in Itanagar

AICC General Secretary Rahul Gandhi's addressed a victory rally of the Congress party this afternoon at IG Park Itanagar. While addressing a huge gathering, Rahul recalled his family's association with people of the state, and said that Congress party will continue to work for the well being of the ...

November 23, 2009 5:49 PM

Bye polls to Tiruchendur ,Vandavasi on Dec 19

Bye polls for Tiruchendur and Vandavasi will be held on the 19th of next month. According to the press note released by Election Commission today, are scheduled to begin this Wednesday and last date for nominations will be the 2nd of next month. Scrutiny of nominations is on the 3rd and last date fo...

November 23, 2009 4:21 PM

DMK, AIADMK express strong reservations over Marine Fisheries Bill 2009

Arch rivals DMK and AIADMK today expressed strong reservations over the Marine Fisheries (Regulation and Management) Bill, 2009, with the former calling for broader discussions with stakeholders. While AIADMK said it would oppose the Bill in both Houses of Parliament at the introduction stage itself...

November 23, 2009 4:20 PM

Campaigning for 1st phase of elections in Jharkhand ends today

In Jharkhand, campaigning for the first phase of elections came to end at 3 p.m. today. In this phase 26 constituencies out of 81 will go to polls on Wednesday. Leaders of different political parties campaigned hard to woo voters in favour of their candidates. Four hundred and seventy candidates inc...

November 23, 2009 3:51 PM

5 security personnel killed in Manipur ambush

Five security personnel including three army officers were today killed in an ambush by suspected insurgents of the United National Liberation Front in Manipur's Chandel district. Officials said, the insurgents attacked the Assam Rifles personnel with automatic weapons in a thickly wooded area ...

November 23, 2009 2:22 PM

Crushing of sugarcaane begins in 14 sugar mills: UP Cabinet Secretary

In Uttar Pradesh amid ongoing protest by the sugar cane farmers over cane price issue, the state government has claimed that crushing had started at 14 sugar mills across the state and all preparations have been completed in another 13 mills for crushing.<br/><br/>Cabinet Secreta...

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