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Power tariff to rise by Re one a unit: Power Minister
1:22 New Delhi, May 20 (ANI): India's Power Minister Sushil Kumar Shinde on Thursday said the electricity tariff would increase by one rupee per Kilowatt, following the central government’s decision to increase price of natural gas. The central government on Wednesday revised the administrative price mechanism of natural gas from Rs 3,200 to Rs 6,118. It was last revised last in 2005. Added: 15876 days ago Views: 650
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Naxal strategy not for public debate: Antony
1:5 New Delhi, May 20 (ANI):India's Defence Minister A K Antony today said the government strategy to tackle Naxal menace was not for public debate and government will thoroughly discuss the use of air power in fighting Maoists and the decision will be binding on all, including the defence ministry. With increase in the number of states affected by Maoist violence, there is a clamor to involve the armed forces in the fight against them. Added: 15876 days ago Views: 670
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No dialogue with Maoists till they drop guns: Raman Singh
1:22 New Delhi, May 20(ANI): Chhattisgarh chief Raman Singh, after his meeting with Home Minister P Chidambaram in New Delhi on Thursday, said that Maoists should not expect us to talk with guns in their hands. Chhattisgarh Chief also dismissed media reports that suggested differences between him and home minister on tackling the Maoists meance. Added: 15876 days ago Views: 642
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Naxals blow up rail track in Bihar, 15 diesel coach rakes on fire
1:1 Motihari, May 20(ANI): There seems to be no stopping to the Naxals continuous attacks as early this morning, 15 diesel coach rakes caught fire in Bihar's Motihari district after Naxals blew up a rail track between Popra and Godara railway stations causing a three-meter depression. Three of the coach rakes were derailed and a fire broke out. No loss of life has been reported, however, four Express trains cancelled and four others diverted. Added: 15876 days ago Views: 565
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Katrina follows Salman's footsteps, takes public transport to reach destination
1:8 New Delhi, May 20(ANI): The London beauty Katrina Kaif recently followed what Salman ordered. We mean the girl who is donning a new avatar as a politician in Praksah Jha's 'Raajneeti’ was supposed to fly to Bangalore for a promotional event of her upcoming political potboiler. To her bad luck and Banglorians' delight her driver did not show up.But, Kats is a professional kudi so she recollected what her beau Salman did when he droved an auto rickshaw in Mumbai, the same way Katrina took a public transport to reach her destination. Added: 15876 days ago Views: 887
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Gold demand in India hit by fluctuating prices
1:44 Jaipur/ Mumbai, May 20 (ANI): Fluctuating prices of Gold have hampered the buying capacity of people in India, further affecting the demand for the yellow metal in the country. The skyrocketing rates of gold have severely constrained the budgets of customers who are already overburdened by rising prices of essential commodities. With the onset of the wedding season in India, people are forced to buy gold as tradition decrees. People in Jaipur are finding it extremely difficult to buy gold for the wedding season. However, the shopkeepers in Mumbai feel that the hike in the prices of the yellow metal has affected the buying capacity to a large extent, leaving few to purchase it. Added: 15876 days ago Views: 587
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Maoists kill 4 CRPF personnel in West Midnapore
1:12 Lalgarh /New Delhi, May 20(ANI):In their continued strikes, Maoists on Wednesday blew up a Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) vehicle in West Midnapore district of West Bengal. Four personnel of the CRPF were killed in the landmine blast, which occurred near Lalgarh village in the district. Two others were injured in the incident. Added: 15876 days ago Views: 658
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A Raja glad at overwhelming response to 3G spectrum bids
1:24 New Delhi, May 20(ANI):India's Minister of Communications and Information Technology A Raja, on Wednesday expressed his happiness over the successful completion of auction for 3G spectrum telephones. The government, in its budget 2010-11, had estimated rupees 35,000 crore from sale of spectrum for both 3G as well as Broadband Wireless Access (BWA). Added: 15876 days ago Views: 586
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Centre to probe firing across Assam - Meghalaya border
2:11 Assam, May 20(ANI): The central government will step in to conduct a probe into the firing across the border between Assam and Meghalaya on Friday, which killed four people and left 26 others injured. Agtha also hinted that she would meet the Assam Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi to discuss the matter. However, Conrad Sangma, the leader of Meghalaya's opposition NCP felt that the Congress-led Meghalaya United Alliance (MUA) is not concerned about the people. Added: 15876 days ago Views: 644
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Discreet dialogue with Kashmiri leaders on course: Saifuddin
1:14 Srinagar, May 20(ANI): While addressing a press conference in Srinagar on Wednesday, Saifuddin Soz, Chief of Congress Party in Jammu & Kashmir said that discreet dialogue between the central government and Kashmiri leaders of all hues is on course. He added that Kashmiri separatist leaders should come forward to put their point of view to Prime Minister Manmohan Singh when he visits the Kashmir valley next month. Added: 15876 days ago Views: 774
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Indian realty sector bounces back after a slump in 2008
2:35 Pune /Chandigarh, May 20(ANI): The Indian realty sector bounces back after a slump in 2008, as demand for residential and commercial properties grows. The trend is more evident in Tier I and Tier II cities across the country, as these are high-demand markets. It is being claimed that prices and sales are to be back to the pre-crisis levels with improved economy and buying power of the people. It is also estimated that two million houses would be needed in India by 2011, which come out to be a potential market of $66 million. Added: 15876 days ago Views: 745
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Top brass of CRPF calls for development in Maoist hit regions
2:2 Coimbatore, May 20(ANI): Man Singh Rawat, Inspector General (Training) of the Central Reserve Police Force, India’s paramilitary outfit that has been deployed in anti-Maoist operations on Wednesday said that socio-economic development in the Maoist affected areas is the key to resolve the menace posed by the ultras. He also noted that paramilitary operation is not possible everywhere to tackle the Naxals. Development activities are the solution in those areas. Added: 15876 days ago Views: 776
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Theme-based lounge bar business picking up in metropolitan cities
1:36 New Delhi/Chandigarh, May 20 (ANI): The latest fashion among Indian youngsters in metro cities, with disposable income or money to blow up, is lounging and evident is the time they spend at these theme-based lounge bars, ushering a boom for the owners of these sojourns. In recent years, the lounge bar has emerged on the map of tidings in a city as a popular spot for socializing and chilling it out either in the afternoons or after dusk until the wee hours. Added: 15876 days ago Views: 717
Bangkok still tense following anti-government protests
1:19 Bangkok, May 20 (ANI): Bangkok residents woke up to burning buildings on Thursday, with Thai troops firing into the air as they approached the temple where several hundred anti-government protesters had sought shelter. Red-shirt protesters gathered in the temple on Wednesday after security forces dispersed them from their camp. Meanwhile, locals are facing troubles in the wake of ongoing protest. Added: 15876 days ago Views: 489
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Heavy rains due to cyclone Laila affect daily life in Andhra
1:38 Visakhapatnam / New Delhi, May 20 (ANI): Heavy rainfall and strong winds preceding cyclone Laila have adversely affected normal life in coastal districts of Andhra Pradesh. The affected districts include Guntur, Prakasam, Krishna, Nellore. People are living in complete darkness, as there is no power supply in Nellore, Ongole, and Machilipatnam towns. According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD) in Visakhapatnam, the situation is due to the proximity of cyclone Laila to the shores. People have been evacuated from low-lying areas as precautionary measures in both states. Added: 15876 days ago Views: 753
Power tariff to rise by Re one a unit: Power Minister
1:22 New Delhi, May 20 (ANI): India's Power Minister Sushil Kumar Shinde on Thursday said the electricity tariff would increase by one rupee per Kilowatt, following the central government’s decision to increase price of natural gas. The central government on Wednesday revised the administrative price mechanism of natural gas from Rs 3,200 to Rs 6,118. It was last revised last in 2005. Added: 15876 days ago Views: 562
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Naxal strategy not for public debate: Antony
1:5 New Delhi, May 20 (ANI):India's Defence Minister A K Antony today said the government strategy to tackle Naxal menace was not for public debate and government will thoroughly discuss the use of air power in fighting Maoists and the decision will be binding on all, including the defence ministry. With increase in the number of states affected by Maoist violence, there is a clamor to involve the armed forces in the fight against them. Added: 15876 days ago Views: 589
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No dialogue with Maoists till they drop guns: Raman Singh
1:22 New Delhi, May 20(ANI): Chhattisgarh chief Raman Singh, after his meeting with Home Minister P Chidambaram in New Delhi on Thursday, said that Maoists should not expect us to talk with guns in their hands. Chhattisgarh Chief also dismissed media reports that suggested differences between him and home minister on tackling the Maoists meance. Added: 15876 days ago Views: 601
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Naxals blow up rail track in Bihar, 15 diesel coach rakes on fire
1:1 Motihari, May 20(ANI): There seems to be no stopping to the Naxals continuous attacks as early this morning, 15 diesel coach rakes caught fire in Bihar's Motihari district after Naxals blew up a rail track between Popra and Godara railway stations causing a three-meter depression. Three of the coach rakes were derailed and a fire broke out. No loss of life has been reported, however, four Express trains cancelled and four others diverted. Added: 15876 days ago Views: 506
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Katrina follows Salman's footsteps, takes public transport to reach destination
1:8 New Delhi, May 20(ANI): The London beauty Katrina Kaif recently followed what Salman ordered. We mean the girl who is donning a new avatar as a politician in Praksah Jha's 'Raajneeti’ was supposed to fly to Bangalore for a promotional event of her upcoming political potboiler. To her bad luck and Banglorians' delight her driver did not show up.But, Kats is a professional kudi so she recollected what her beau Salman did when he droved an auto rickshaw in Mumbai, the same way Katrina took a public transport to reach her destination. Added: 15876 days ago Views: 941
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