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Pakistan's skewed policies is fuelling labour unrest in Pakistan Occupied Kashmir
4:1 Muzaffarabad,March 09:Fed up with the hollow promises,government employees of Pakistan Occupied Kashmir (PoK) are on a hunger strike.In a bid to change the demographics of Islamabad is encouraging people from its provinces to settle in the Himalayan region.Many of those employed in the local government have been retrenched to make way for the settlers. This has also meant large-scale unemployment for the local youth also.It has forced them to migrate to Pakistan's big cities,looking for menial jobs. Added: 15848 days ago Views: 711
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Wildlife law to be made stringent soon: Jairam Ramesh
1:41 Andhra Pradesh, March 08 (ANI): India's Environment Minister Jairam Ramesh on Sunday said that the Bill to amend Wildlife Protection Act, 1972, that would make poaching a stringent crime, would be tabled in the ongoing parliament session. Ramesh who was on a visit to Nagarjunasagar Tiger Reserve in Andhra Pradesh lauded the efforts of the park authorities in achieving notable success tiger conservation. Added: 15848 days ago Views: 780
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Manipur minister's bullet hit advocate general accidentally: CM
1:8 Imphal, March 08 (ANI): Manipur Chief Minister Okram Ibobi Singh on Sunday admitted that a bullet that pierced the chest of state Advocate General N. Koteshor was fired accidentally from a licensed weapon of a minister. Koteshor was critically injured on Saturday night when a bullet hit his chest while returning to capital Imphal after attending a function in the adjoining Ukhrul district. Added: 15848 days ago Views: 665
Maoists kill villager suspected of being a police informer in WB
0:54 West Bengal, March 08 (ANI): Maoists shot dead a villager in Salboni region of West Bengal on suspicions of being a police informer. The body of Shib Sankar Das, a daily-wage labourer, was found by the villagers on Sunday. Das was forcibly taken away from his home late night on Saturday (March 06) by the Maoists. Police is investigating the killing. West Bengal is one of the six Indian states badly affected by Maoist violence. Added: 15848 days ago Views: 645
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BRO begins snow-cleaning work at Manali-Leh highway
1:13 Manali, March 08 (ANI): Snow cleaning work at Manali-Leh highway in Himachal Pradesh began on Sunday, which has been closed since December after heavy snowfall. The Border Roads Organization (BRO) has started snow clearance work on some of the above 15,000 feet high passes along the 474 kilometres long highway. BRO is hopeful to open the road by April 15. The road connects Manali with snowbound Lahaul and Spiti besides Ladakh. Added: 15848 days ago Views: 736
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'China should allow international agencies to see Panchen Lama'
1:42 Dharamsala, March 08 (ANI): The speaker of Tibetan parliament-in-exile, Pempa Tsering said on Sunday that China should allow international agencies to see Panchen Lama, successor of their spiritual leader the Dalai Lama. Tsering was reacting to a statement made by the new Chinese-appointed governor of Tibet, Padma Choling, that Panchen Lama is safe and living in Tibet. Tsering further said that if such statements about Panchen Lama are made by China, then they should be supported with evidence. Added: 15848 days ago Views: 631
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Elections in Gilgit Baltistan a fraud
4:8 Gilgit, March 08: Gilgit-Baltistan was administered as a colony by Pakistan for over 62 years. On 29 August 2009, the Gilgit-Baltistan Empowerment and Self-Governance Order 2009, was unilaterally passed by Pakistani cabinet to change the political setup of the region which is not even listed as Pakistan's territory in its own constitution. The Order was a move to forcibly annexe the territory and was objected to by all nationalist groups.On November 12, 2009 Pakistan organized elections for a new Gilgit-Baltistan Legislative Assembly.264 candidates of different parties contested 24 seats. Added: 15848 days ago Views: 1181
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China need not get angry,suspicious:Tibetan Govt in Exile
1:44 Dharamsala,March 08 (ANI):Reacting to the statement issued by the Chinese Foreign Minister on the meeting between United States President Barack Obama and Tibetan spiritual leader, the Dalai Lama,Tibetan government in-exile says there is no reason for China to get angry or suspicious,and that the US only wants the issue of Tibet to be resolved peacefully.Samphel added that the US is encouraging the Chinese leadership to resolve the issue of Tibet through dialogue. Added: 15848 days ago Views: 614
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J and K Govt starts renovation of canal to improve harvest
1:53 Srinagar,March 08 (ANI):In a bid to improve crop production, the state government of Jammu and Kashmir has embarked on a restoration project of an old water canal in the state.The canal,which is the main source of irrigation of connecting villages of Pulwama and Anantnag, was dysfunctional causing the farming community in nearby villages to face several problems. Locals hailed the efforts of the authorities for restoring the age old water canal,which,in addition to providing irrigation,has also opened up employment opportunities for the youth of the region. Added: 15848 days ago Views: 882
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Respect personal autonomy of rape victims: K G Balakrishnan
1:59 New Delhi,March 08(ANI):Addressing the national consultation on Access to Justice,relief and rehabilitation of rape victims organized in New Delhi on Sunday Chief Justice of India,K G Balakrishnan said that due regards must be given to the wishes of rape victims to decide on whether they should marry the perpetrators or choose to give birth to the child conceived through forced crime.He added that judges,lawyers and social activists should also ensure that they do not take an overtly paternalistic approach when they take decisions on the welfare of the rape victims. Added: 15848 days ago Views: 755
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Fire in Delhi slum settlement,one dead four injured
1:28 New Delhi,March 08(ANI):At least One person died and four others were injured when a fire gutted 350 dwellings in a slum settlement in Sadar Bazar are north Delhi early Monday.The fire,which broke at 3 in the morning in Sadar Bazar area,devastated the slum-dwellers who were seen scrambling through the burnt soot to salvage whatever has been left.The exact loss of property is yet to be ascertained.The officials said that they did not take any chance as the congested slum was near a busy wholesale market, and so as soon as they received the information,they sent in the fire extinguishers to put out the fire immediately. Added: 15848 days ago Views: 578
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Fire in Delhi slum settlement,one dead four injured
1:28 New Delhi,March 08(ANI):At least One person died and four others were injured when a fire gutted 350 dwellings in a slum settlement in Sadar Bazar are north Delhi early Monday.The fire,which broke at 3 in the morning in Sadar Bazar area,devastated the slum-dwellers who were seen scrambling through the burnt soot to salvage whatever has been left.The exact loss of property is yet to be ascertained.The officials said that they did not take any chance as the congested slum was near a busy wholesale market, and so as soon as they received the information,they sent in the fire extinguishers to put out the fire immediately. Added: 15848 days ago Views: 626
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Manish Malhotra showcases his breezy collection at LFW
1:13 Mumbai,March 08(ANI): Breezy,light,youthful and fresh summarizes the collection showcased by fashion designer Manish Malhotra on Saturday at the ongoing Lakme Fashion Week (LFW) in Mumbai.Drawing inspiration from Indian colours and elements,Manish put together an interesting collection of dresses,saris,kurtas for women and jackets,shirts,trousers and shorts for men.The ensembles in sheer fabrics and pastel colours were well appreciated by the audience that included names like Urmila Matondkar and Raveena Tondon . Added: 15848 days ago Views: 1380
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Despite ruckus,unruly scenes Women's quota bill tabled in RS
1:7 New Delhi,March 08(ANI):Despite the ruckus and unruly scenes leading to the adjournment of Rajya Sabha for three times Union law Minister Veerappa Moily succeeded in tabling the Women's Reservation Bill,which proposes to give 33 per cent reservation to women in the Lok Sabha and state assemblies.The Rajya Sabha was adjourned for the third time on Monday when MPs belonging to the Samajwadi Party and the Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) obstructed Chairman Hamid Ansari as he asked Veerappa Moily to table the Women's Reservation Bill. Added: 15848 days ago Views: 896
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Car bomb attack rocks Lahore;11 dead, at least 60 wounded
1:6 Lahore,March 08(ANI):A suicide car bomb attack on a police intelligence unit in Lahore killed at least 11 people on Monday,during the morning rush hour.Around 60 were wounded with people trapped under rubble of collapsed buildings when a car packed with up to 600 kilograms of explosives struck an investigations unit in Pakistan's second largest city.The attack bore all the hallmarks of an operation by al Qaeda-backed Pakistani Taliban militants seeking to topple the government,officials said. Added: 15848 days ago Views: 623
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Stampede at Mumbai Police recruitment camp,1 dead
1:22 Mumbai,March 08(ANI): One person was killed and 11 others were injured when a stampede broke out at the Kalina ground in Mumbai on Monday where a police recruitment drive was being held. About 30,000 candidates had gathered for the recruitment drive at the Ground at the early hours and when the gate was opened,all candidates rushed in,resulting in the stampede. Added: 15848 days ago Views: 525
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Aravind Eye Care wins top world aid prize
1:51 Coimbatore, March 07 (ANI): Indian group Aravind Eye Care System, which performs 300,000 free or subsidized eye surgeries a year for the poor, will receive the world's largest humanitarian prize soon. Aravind, the world's largest eye care provider, was chosen for the Dollar1.5 million Conrad N. Hilton Humanitarian Prize, awarded annually to an organization that does extraordinary work to alleviate human suffering. The award will be presented on April 20 in Redwood City, California. Aravind was one of almost 200 nominees for the prize, awarded each year since 1996 by the Hilton Foundation. Added: 15848 days ago Views: 870
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Govt not to bargain with Maoists: WB Chief Secretary
1:12 West Bengal, March 07 (ANI): Ashok Mohan Chakravorty, Chief Secretary of West Bengal on Saturday said that Bargaining with Maoists is not government's agenda. Chakravorty, also denied any demand been put up by the rebels for the release of an abducted schoolteacher. A group of Maoists abducted Ranjit Duley headmaster of Shibram Satpathy Kendra at Sarulia around 1 p.m on Friday. Added: 15848 days ago Views: 618
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Antony concerned over US supply of modern weapons to Pak
1:44 Kerala, March 07 (ANI): Defence Minister A.K. Antony on Saturday expressed his anxiety over the United States decision to supply hi-tech weapons to Pakistan. He also said the United States must ensure that these arms being given to Pakistan are not used against India. Antony’s assertion followed reports that the US has cleared the supply of sophisticated laser-guided bomb kits, 12 surveillance drones and 18 F-16 fighters to enhance Pakistan military's capability to strike at Taliban and al-Qaeda targets located in remote tribal areas of Pakistan-Afghanistan border. Added: 15848 days ago Views: 803
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Digvijay slams Mayawati for not providing funds to stampede victims
1:47 Ahmedabad /Pratapgarh, March 07 (ANI): Congress party's senior leader Digvijay Singh on Saturday criticised Uttar Pradesh chief Mayawati for reportedly denying compensation to stampede victims. The stampede that was triggered by a massive rush for free food and clothes at Ram Janki temple in Kunda village of Pratapgarh district in Uttar Pradesh killed at least 63 people, mostly women and children, on Thursday. Reportedly Mayawati said in a statement that her state does not have enough funds to provide compensation to Pratapgarh stampede victims. Added: 15848 days ago Views: 726
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