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November 12, 2009 8:44 PM

WB decides to reform present Panchayet System

The West Bengal Government has decided to reform the present Panchayet System to make it more people oriented and corruption free. Addressing a seminar on 'Role of Government and Political Parties to Run Panchayets' in Kolkata today the State Panchayet Minister, Mr. Anusur Rahman placed fifteen poin...

November 12, 2009 8:20 PM

Foundation stone laid for Gauhati University Bypass

The Union Minister of State for Road Transport and Highways Mr. Mahadeo Singh Khandela today laid the foundation stone of the Gauhati University Bypass and 2-lane Flyover at Lokapriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport junction on the National Highway 37 at Borjhar, on the outskirts of Guwahati...

November 12, 2009 8:19 PM

Mumbai Anti Terrorism Squad arrests man carrying weapons

Just two weeks before the first anniversary of the 26/11 terror attacks, Mumbai Anti Terrorism Squad has arrested 28-year-old Kailash Singh from Mumbai's suburban Chembur area and has recovered 10 pistols, one carbine and 68 cartridges from his possession. ATS Chief K P Raghuvanshi has said tha...

November 12, 2009 8:09 PM

30 SRTC employees arrested in J&K

In Jammu and Kashmir, at least 30 State Road Transport Corporation (SRTC) employees were arrested and 20 injured when police lathicharged protesting SRTC employees. They were forcibly trying to march towards the Civil Secretariat in a bid to 'Gherao' the complex at Jammu today.<br/&#0...

November 12, 2009 7:57 PM

J&K BJP demands strong action against Geelani’s appearance

The Jammu and Kashmir unit of BJP has resented to the sudden appearance of separatist leader Syed Ali Shah Geelani in the University of Kashmir and addressing the students there yesterday. BJP state president Ashok Khajuria has urged the government to take a strong action against such incidents.

November 12, 2009 7:32 PM

BJP calls for bandh in protest against bus fare hike

BJP has given a bandh call tomorrow to protest against hike in bus fares and skyrocketing prices of essential commodities. Leader of Opposition in Delhi Assembly V K Malhotra today alleged that the Sheila Dikshit Government is least bothered about the plight of the common people.<br/>&#060...

November 12, 2009 7:32 PM

66840 students covered under J&K pre-matric scholarship scheme

J&K Minister for Social Welfare, Ms. Sakina Itoo today said that an amount of 6.27 crore rupees is being provided to 66,103 old age persons as pension during the current financial year. They get 325/- per month under Centrally Sponsored National Social Assistance Programme in Kashmir division. T...

November 12, 2009 6:55 PM

38 fresh cases of Dengue in Delhi; total climbs to 710

With 38 fresh cases of Dengue in Delhi, the total number of those suffering from the vector-borne disease in the national capital this season has climbed to 710. Municipal Health Officer, MCD, N K Yadav said they have intensified the drive to check breeding of mosquitoes and challaned more than 6,50...

November 12, 2009 6:55 PM

K Karunakaran admitted to hospital in Thiruvananthapuram

Senior Congress leader and former Chief Minister of Kerala has been admitted to a private hospital at Thiruvananthapuram with severe respiratory problems this morning. The doctors attending on him has described his condition as critical. Ninety-one year old Karunakaran was placed on ventilators. Hos...

November 12, 2009 6:20 PM

K Karunakaran admitted to hospital in Thiruvananthapuram ‘

Congress stalwart and former Kerala Chief Minister K Karunakaran was today admitted to hospital in Thiruvananthapuram in a serious condition. He was suffering from fever and breathing problems. Doctors attending on him said he showed slight improvement and is responding to treatment.

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