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November 20, 2009 6:04 PM

Snow storm hits Himachal; eight killed

In Himachal Pradesh, at least eight people lost their lives in snow storm in when they were trying to cross the 13050 ft high Rohtang Pass in Kullu district. 67 people were rescued by the district administration who were also among those who crossed the Rohtang.<br/> Those who died in the ...

November 20, 2009 6:02 PM

Orissa Assembly adjourned amidst pandemonium

The Orissa Assembly today witnessed uproarious scenes on the issue of farmers suicide due to alleged crop loss and loan burden. The house was adjourned repeatedly as angry opposition. Congress members stormed into the well and tried to climb the Speaker's podium over the issue. Congress legislators ...

November 20, 2009 6:01 PM

Shiv Sainiks attack Marathi channel office; assault journalists

In Maharashtra, suspected Shiv Sena activists today ransacked the office of a Marathi news channel in suburban Mumbai, assaulting journalists and damaging furniture. Deputy Police Commissioner R M Vatkar said, the attackers barged into the IBN-Lokmat office in Vikhroli and thrashed the staff members...

November 20, 2009 6:01 PM

Two NDBF insurgents killed in encounter with Assam police

In Assam, two NDFB insurgents were killed in an encounter with Police and Army in Chirang district today. Police said, on a tip off, the joint security team gave a hot chase to a three-member NDFB group at Moujabari village, . Following the encounter, two of the militants were killed while the other...

November 20, 2009 5:59 PM

By-polls to four assembly seats on Dec. 19

By-elections to four assembly constituencies in Tamil Nadu and Andhra Pradesh and Manipur will be held on December 19. This was announced by the Election Commission announced today.<br/>By-polls will be held to Pulivendula in Andhra Pradesh, Thiruchendur and Vandawasi in Tamil Nadu and Yai...

November 20, 2009 4:58 PM

Delhi launches campaign against child labour

Expressing concern over the rising incident of child labour exploitation Delhi Chief minister Ms. Sheila Dikhit said that the government is committed to give them proper education.<br/>Launching the campaign against child exploitation in New Delhi today, she emphasised on the need for skil...

November 20, 2009 4:38 PM

Haryana sugarcane growers already getting more price for produce: Hooda

Haryana Chief Minister Bhupinder Singh Hooda says, sugarcane growers in the state will not be affected by Centre's decision to set a nation-wide base price for sugarcane as the state government has already announced the highest price of sugarcane for farmers.<br/>Talking to reporters ...

November 20, 2009 2:24 PM

Campaigning peaks in Jharkhand for 25th Nov assembly polls

For the Ist phase of polling, scheduled to be held on 25th November for the Jharkhand assembly elections, only five days are left. In this phase 26 Assembly constituencies will go to poll. With the date of polling coming nearer senior leaders of almost all the political parties have started seeking ...

November 20, 2009 2:04 PM

Backward Class students to get health, life insurance benefit in AP

In Andhra Pradesh, the Backward Class students will get health and life insurance benefit from today onwards. The BC Welfare Ministry has entered into an agreement with the National Insurance Corporation to this affect. BC students up to 10th class living in welfare hostels will be provided free tre...

November 20, 2009 1:14 PM

Swine flu toll rises to 30 in Rajasthan

In Rajasthan death toll due to swine flu has reached up to 30. One more person died in Jaipur yesterday. Number of positive cases is also increasing. 63 more cases reported positive of them 26 are school children. Till now 985 swine flu cases have been reported from the state.58 patients are being t...

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