Saturday, July 28, 2012

11,000 Central forces at Assam government’s disposal

11,000 Central forces at Assam government’s disposal

11,000 Central forces at Assam government’s disposal

Posted: 28 Jul 2012 03:51 PM PDT

The home ministry has authorized the Assam government to use all existing 116 companies of Central forces, which have been stationed there for counter-insurgency operations, to restore normalcy in the riot-hit districts in lower Assam.

PM announces Rs 300 crore relief for victims of Assam violence

Posted: 28 Jul 2012 03:31 PM PDT

Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on Saturday announced a Rs 300-crore special central assistance for relief and rehabilitation of people affected and displaced in the four riot-hit districts of Bodoland after visiting two relief camps near Kokrajhar.

Ethnic clash a shame on nation: PM

Posted: 28 Jul 2012 03:27 PM PDT

Singh, whose arrival in Kokrajhar was delayed by about three hours due to a technical snag in his chopper, went to Commerce College and Bhotgaon relief camps straight from the helipad.

‘Include other ministries in diplomatic exercise’

Posted: 28 Jul 2012 03:26 PM PDT

The ministry of external affairs (MEA) should not work in isolation from other ministries, particularly with respect to securing access to strategic materials, hydrocarbons etc.

Staff crisis: MEA urged to hire across services

Posted: 28 Jul 2012 03:22 PM PDT

The ministry of external affairs (MEA) doesn't have enough diplomats to "anticipate, analyze and act on contemporary challenges", observes the Naresh Chandra task force report.

IIT Kanpur backtracks, to take part in joint entrance examination 2013

Posted: 28 Jul 2012 02:54 PM PDT

A meeting of IIT Kanpur's senate decided on Saturday that it will not conduct its own entrance examination in 2013 and will take part in JEE.

Low Bhakra water level worries 3 states

Posted: 28 Jul 2012 02:34 PM PDT

Haryana, Punjab and Rajasthan are deeply worried over the alarming drop in water level at Bhakra reservoir, raising fears on the impact on the next Rabi crop, wheat.

3 women die in tourist bus blast in J&K

Posted: 28 Jul 2012 02:23 PM PDT

Three women tourists from Maharashtra were killed and six injured in a mysterious explosion inside a mini-bus near Bijbehara in J&K's Anantnag district on Saturday.

15 Indian pilgrims killed in Nepal mishap

Posted: 28 Jul 2012 02:05 PM PDT

As many as 15 Indian pilgrims were killed and two injured on Saturday when the vehicle they were travelling in veered off the road and fell into a river in Nepal, a report said.

‘Kidnap’ complaint hits efforts to weed out loan recovery evils in West Bengal

Posted: 28 Jul 2012 01:58 PM PDT

Rules say that no bank or agency can repossess a mortgaged vehicle, even in default, without a court order.

Rahul will do very well in government or party: Chidambaram

Posted: 28 Jul 2012 01:56 PM PDT

Union home minister P Chidambaram has expressed confidence that Rahul Gandhi will do very well in whatever role he chooses to undertake.

Rs 50 lakh PDS wheat on way to Bangladesh seized

Posted: 28 Jul 2012 01:40 PM PDT

Over 4,500 quintals of wheat worth over Rs 50 lakh and meant for distribution among the poor through the public distribution system were confiscated from the Kolkata port on Saturday hours before being smuggled to Bangladesh.

Governor defies Modi, allows minister’s prosecution

Posted: 28 Jul 2012 01:37 PM PDT

This is the first case in Gujarat's history that the governor has overruled the cabinet to allow proceedings against a minister. Experts say that within a month, a criminal case of fraud will be filed.

Governor defies Modi, allows minister’s prosecution

Posted: 28 Jul 2012 01:37 PM PDT

This is the first case in Gujarat's history that the governor has overruled the cabinet to allow proceedings against a minister. Experts say that within a month, a criminal case of fraud will be filed.

Anti-graft protest: Media gets flak for ‘negative’ reports

Posted: 28 Jul 2012 12:56 PM PDT

The protest venue at Jantar Mantar finally bore a semblance of a crowd on Saturday with the presence of around 7,000 supporters (a Team Anna spokesperson however said a "moving crowd" of about 12,000 was present on the fourth day).

Arvind Kejriwal wants ‘revolution’, Anna Hazare says won’t fight polls

Posted: 28 Jul 2012 12:55 PM PDT

Pooh-poohing media reports that there aren't enough people at Jantar Mantar, activist Anna Hazare said the mobilization of massive crowds for election rallies all these years hadn't done much for the common man.

Anna to start fast-unto-death from today

Posted: 28 Jul 2012 12:51 PM PDT

Weekend brought cheer to Team Anna with the crowd at Jantar Mantar swelling to 7,000 and the prospect of a bigger crowd on Sunday as Anna begins fast-till-death.

Anna to start fast-till death from today

Posted: 28 Jul 2012 12:51 PM PDT

Weekend brought cheer to Team Anna with the crowd at Jantar Mantar swelling to 7k and the prospect of a bigger crowd on Sunday as Anna begins fast-unto-death.

Shiv Sena chief in hospital for 3 more days

Posted: 28 Jul 2012 12:34 PM PDT

Shiv Sena chief Bal Thackeray is likely to stay in the hospital for three more days, said party sources.

Gujarat riots, Babri Masjid razing footage used to swell terror ranks: Abu Jundal

Posted: 28 Jul 2012 12:27 PM PDT

Some camps, which train terror operatives in how to operate arms, are still active on the border with Pakistan, claims Jundal, a key accused in the 26/11 attacks and Aurangabad arms haul case.

Punjab: 132 gastroenteritis cases detected in Dasuya

Posted: 28 Jul 2012 09:24 AM PDT

The number of gastro entritis cases has gone up to 132 at Dasuya in Punjab where spread of cholera and gastro enteritis cases was reported in some districts.

Reduce 'visibility' of troops in J&K: Antony

Posted: 28 Jul 2012 09:11 AM PDT

Antony also asked security forces and intelligence agencies to enhance their coordination to thwart enemy attempts to disturb peace in the border state.

Rahul will do 'very well' in government or Congress: Chidambaram

Posted: 28 Jul 2012 09:00 AM PDT

Amid clamour for a larger role for Rahul Gandhi, home minister P Chidambaram has said that the young leader will do "very well" in govt as well as the Congress.

Tunnel found in Samba district

Posted: 28 Jul 2012 08:56 AM PDT

Authorities today discovered a 400m long tunnel, running between India and Pakistan, along the international border in Samba district of Jammu and Kashmir.

Would ask people not to vote Cong if it does not act: Ramdev

Posted: 28 Jul 2012 08:51 AM PDT

Baba Ramdev today said if Congress did not act on the issue of bringing back black money, he would ask people not to vote for it.
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