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Chandigarh, a hip and happening metropolis
3:8 Chandigarh, September 14 (ANI): This is Chandigarh, India’s first planned city. Designed by French architect, Le Corbusier, Chandigarh is the joint capital of northern Indian states of Punjab and Haryana. The city itself is a Union Territory, administered directly by the Federal government. As it is the headquarters of both Punjab and Haryana governments, Chandigarh has become a hub of political, social and economic activities. Added: 15875 days ago Views: 1141
Kashmiri footballer denied passport
2:14 Srinagar, 16 September (ANI): Nineteen-year-old Basharat Bashir might have to put an end to his soccer dreams.The young player who was all set to fly to Spain for the soccer training camp has been denied a passport.The reason his father was a militant.Bashir was among the 11 players selected by International Sports Academy Trust (ISAT) for training in football in Spain but he was dropped at the last moment because he did not have the passport. Added: 15875 days ago Views: 1141
Newly appointed DG of CRPF takes charge today
1:38 New Delhi,October 06 (ANI): Newly appointed Director General of the CRPF K.Vijay Kumar took charge of his office today.Kumar has been in the limelight for leading the security operations that led to sandalwood smuggler Veerappan's killing in 2004,and has remained the head of the Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel (SVP) National Police Academy in Hyderabad.Before taking charge, he told media persons in the domestic airport in Delhi,that his main objective would be to understand the situation at the major areas,where the situation is getting worse and make the action plan. Added: 15875 days ago Views: 1141
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Bhutan to vote today for Democracy
1:4 Bhutan, March 24 (ANI): Bhutan stands poised to become the world’s newest democracy on March 24 with elections ordered by its revered royal family to end its absolute rule. The tiny Buddhist state, wedged in the Himalayas between India and China, will elect members for a lower house, ending the century-long rule of the hugely popular Wangchuck dynasty. Security has been tightened at the polling stations. Added: 15875 days ago Views: 1140
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Pak ambassador says he is held by Taliban: Arabia TV
1:53 Islamabad, Apr 20(ANI): Pakistan's Foreign Ministry spokesman Mohammed Sadiq has confirmed the man appearing in a tape on Arabiya television is the Pakistani diplomat Tariq Azizuddin who went missing from the tribal area in Khyber region in February. Azizuddin appeared on Arabic television on April 19 saying he was being held by the Taliban and urged Islamabad to meet their demands. However, Sadiq refused to say whether there were any demands by those holding the envoy. Added: 15875 days ago Views: 1140
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Communist leader bashes Indian PM
1:53 Kolkata, May 9(ANI): Chief Minister of West Bengal, Buddhadeb Bhattacharjee, who is leading the communist government in the state, advocated the option for third front, alleging that the Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh has failed on all fronts. Addressing a news conference in state capital Kolkata on Friday (May 09) Bhattacharjee said that the United Progressive Alliance or UPA, led by Prime Minister Manmohan Singh has been facing defeat in almost all states since UPA came to power. Added: 15875 days ago Views: 1140
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FM objects blaming Bangladeshis for Jaipur blasts
1:51 Kolkata, June 15(ANI): India's external affairs minister, Pranab Mukherjee, said he has objection against blaming Bangladeshis for the serial blasts in Jaipur.Speaking at a seminar on Sunday in Kolkata the minister said that the generalization by the Rajasthan government against Bangladeshi immigrants in this regard was unacceptable. Mukherjee pointed out that post the attack on the World Trade Centre, the term Islamic Terrorism has been used in an irresponsible manner. Added: 15875 days ago Views: 1140
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Monsoon showers in northern India bring relief
1:33 New Delhi/ Amritsar/ Varanasi, June 15(ANI): People rejoiced as monsoon rains hit northern India on Sunday bringing respite from heat. In New Delhi, people came out of the houses to enjoy the downpour. According to meteorological department, rains have arrived this year before the expected date. In Amritsar, the rains did bring cheer but at the same time, people complained of water logging problem. In Varanasi commuting from one place to another was a major cause of worry. Added: 15875 days ago Views: 1140
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Agitation in Jammu continues despite curfew
1:39 Jammu, July 28 (ANI): Despite curfew people in Jammu continued to protest against the cancellation of land allotted to a Hindu shrine board in Kashmir on the 4th consecutive day. Irate protesters on Monday pelted stones and burnt a police vehicle demanding the recall of the state Governor. The Governor had assumed office recently and was responsible for the transfer of forestland to a Hindu Amarnath shrine trust. Added: 15875 days ago Views: 1140
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Hopes to rescue World Trade Deal are dim
2:11 Geneva, July 29 (ANI): Talks resumed on Tuesday at the World Trade Organization in Geneva to rescue a world trade deal.but hopes for successful negotiations remained dim. Trade officials said that talks were close to collapse over measures intended to help poor countries protect their farmers. Developing countries like China and India are at loggerheads with food exporters like the United States over the issue of safeguards against food import surges. Added: 15875 days ago Views: 1140
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Inflation immediate priority: Subbarao
0:50 Mumbai, September 6 (ANI): After assuming the top post, the new central bank governor on Friday said that checking inflation would be the immediate priority. He also added that, in the short to medium term financial sector reforms would also be given importance. The new RBI chief succeeded Y.V. Reddy whose term has come to an end. Subbarao, who was previously the Finance Secretary in New Delhi, assumed office at the central bank's headquarters in Mumbai and has been appointed for three years. Added: 15875 days ago Views: 1140
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IAF enthrall spectators in Nagpur
1:34 Nagpur, September 19 (ANI): Indian Air Force planes on Friday enthralled spectators by dazzling aerobatic maneuvers in an air show organised in Nagpur. Hundreds of people including students from various schools of the city gathered to watch the swashbuckling show featuring Indian Air Force aerobatic team Surya Kiran. The students, who came in good numbers to watch the show, were delighted by the aerial stunts. Added: 15875 days ago Views: 1140
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Monsoon rain continues to create havoc across India
1:58 Bhubneshwar/Rampur, September 27 (ANI): Monsoon rains continue to create havoc in many parts of India and there seems no end to it. While they have spelled trouble for Orissa in the form of floods, rains and snowfall have triggered landslides and building collapses in Himachal Pradesh. According to authorities in Orissa rescue and relief work has been stepped up, but locals complain that though rescue teams have been providing them with assistance, it has not reached everyone. Added: 15875 days ago Views: 1140
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Life and economy in Kandhamal affected
1:40 Kandhamal, October 24 (ANI): Life and economy of the people in Kandhamal have been affected due to communal violence that broke out in the region taking a toll of 35 lives and forcing 20,000 people to the refugee camps. Violence has disrupted normal life, especially hitting hard the businessmen of the area. Traders and shopkeepers complain they are finding it difficult even to earn their livelihood. Added: 15875 days ago Views: 1140
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Craft heritage on display at a 13 day fair
2:3 Bhubneshwar, December 26 (ANI): A 13-day handicrafts fair is drawing hordes of visitors in Orissa. Named Toshali National Fair, artisans from across India are showcasing their works varied from palm-leaf paintings, woodcrafts, ethnic hand-woven clothes and sculptures. Artisans from countries like Sri Lanka, Thailand and Afghanistan are taking part in the exhibition along with the local artisans particularly from rural areas. Added: 15875 days ago Views: 1140
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India seeks explanation on Miliband's statement
2:28 New Delhi, January 26 (ANI):India on Sunday sought to expose British Foreign Secretary David Miliband's recent interpretation of linking the resolution of the Kashmir issue to the end of terror in South Asia.India's junior foreign minister, Anand Sharma said that it would not be correct to give any regional context to terrorism.Sharma added that there should be firm action by the international community to eliminate terrorism. Added: 15875 days ago Views: 1140
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Hindu saints hold a national meet
1:35 Mumbai,January 30 (ANI):A national congregation of Hindu saints,organised under a forum called the Dharma Raksha Manch was held in Mumbai on Friday.Scores of Sadhus attended the meet and alleged that Islamic terrorism was breeding in the country and Hindu organizations were being blamed of spreading terrorism. Praveen Togadia,General Secretary of Vishwa Hindu Parishad alleged that the terrorists were getting local support in the country. Added: 15875 days ago Views: 1140
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Parliamentary elections bring some interesting faces
2:28 New Delhi, March 29 (ANI): The parliament elections in India has thrown up some interesting faces this time… a dancer, a banker, a former diplomat and an airliner have joined the fray to provide a credible alternative for the youth who are disillusioned by the existing political actors. A dancer and an activist, Mallika Sarabhai has taken a plunge into the politics as an independent candidate. Sarabhai will contest from Gandhinagar against BJP’s Prime Ministerial Candidate LK Advani. Added: 15875 days ago Views: 1140
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Indian farmers produce Bio Vermi Compost
2:14 Jammu & Kashmir, May 11 (ANI): Farmers in Kathua in Jammu and Kashmir have started using bio vermi compost instead of chemical fertilizers. The compost is eco-friendly and supports the nutrients in the soil. Earthworms are used for the production of this kind of manure. Added: 15875 days ago Views: 1140
Heat wave pushes tourists to Sikkim
1:42 Gangtok, May 12(ANI): Domestic tourist inflow in Sikkim is on the rise this year due to the hot and humid weather in plains of India. Tourism is one sector, which has been unanimously identified as one of the most suitable industries of Sikkim, with tremendous potential for growth. The tourists mainly visiting Sikkim come under the Leave Travel Concession (LTC) scheme that the central government provides in order to promote state as a tourism destination. Added: 15875 days ago Views: 1140
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