Wednesday, August 25, 2010

Punjab: Breach in river Sutlej causes floods

Punjab: Breach in river Sutlej causes floods

Punjab: Breach in river Sutlej causes floods

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Over a dozen villages in Punjab have been flooded following a 100-feet wide breach in river Sutlej. The breach occurred on Wednesday morning in the village in Anandpur Sahib sub division after efforts by administration to protect an earthen protective bund, following release of additional water from Bhakra dam, failed.


Army to assist CWG security from mid-September

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Over 1,000 personnel from specialised units of the Army are likely to be roped in for specific security-related duties during the upcoming Commonwealth Games in Delhi.


‘Mock’ drama upsets Speaker, parties express regret

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Members from various political parties expressed regret over the 'mock' Parliament session held by some members in the Lok Sabha last week. At an all-party meeting this morning, Speaker Meira Kumar sought the cooperation of the parties to ensure smooth conduct of business in the remaining period of the Monsoon session.


No stars for CWG? No big deal, says Kalmadi

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The increasing number of star pullouts may be taking the sheen off the Commonwealth Games but Organising Committee Chairman Suresh Kalmadi is not too worried, saying there will be plenty of world champions in action and those who have withdrawn have done so because of injury.


Gandhian heritage site in South Africa vandalised

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The historic Tolstoy Farm established by Mahatma Gandhi 100 years ago here, faces an uncertain future following a series of thefts at the plot and an abandoned project to turn the site into a museum and skills training centre.


Saffron terror a new phenomenon: Chidambaram

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Addressing a meet of police chiefs on Wednesday, Union Home Minister P Chidambaram spoke about various security issues, focusing on what he called the 'new phenomenon of saffron terrorism.'


Exam scandal: Cong asks J&K minister to go

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The Congress has asked Jammu and Kashmir PWD Minister G M Saroori to step down following a scandal surrounding his daughter. She is accused of hiring an imposter to take a medical entrance exam.


Big salary hike for MPs, Re 1 for Tonk labourers

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Indian Members of Parliament (MPs) have just had a huge raise in their salaries. But shockingly, people in Tonk district of Rajasthan are being paid just one rupee for a whole day's hard labour. And that too for working under the government's National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (NREGA).


Nuclear Liability Bill tabled in Lok Sabha

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With the government reaching out to the BJP and the Left, the Nuclear Liability Bill finally looks set to get past Parliament without facing any more hurdles. The bill has been tabled in the Lok Sabha today by Minister of State for Parliamentary Affairs Prithviraj Chavan.


Chiranjeevi to return with his 150th film

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Whether Chiranjeevi will play a role in the Rosaiah government in the event of Jagan exiting the Congress is not the only speculation surrounding the megastar. Chiranjeevi has now dropped hints that he could change his earlier decision not to act any more to make a comeback to do his 150th film.


PM holds meet to discuss handling fallout of Babri verdict

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Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on Tuesday conferred with his top colleagues as Uttar Pradesh government sought nearly 50,000 central paramilitary personnel for tackling any possible law and order problem after the Allahabad High Court judgment next month in the Ayodhya title dispute.


N-Bill: Govt may drop 'intent' clause?

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While the controversy over the Nuclear Liability Bill seems complex it actually all boils down to one question: How much will the suppliers of nuclear equipment be liable to pay up if there is a nuclear disaster?


Chiranjeevi: Back to films with an eye on politics, apparently

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Even for those who've watched from a distance, the politics that have unfolded in Andhra Pradesh over the last year have been action-packed. Chief Minister YSR Reddy died in a helicopter crash; his son, Jagan Mohan, has defied his party's orders to tour the state with the indefatigable energy and draw of a rock star with sell-out concerts; a campaign by the region of Telangana to win statehood forced its way to Delhi, to be given the green light, only to find the decision somewhat reversed a few weeks later.


India's new military plans to tackle China

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The Pentagon has recently reported that China has moved lethal medium-range Ballistic Missiles closer to the Indian border. The potential Chinese military threat has been anticipated by India, which has now deployed a couple of strategic missile units in the East.


Vedanta responds to charges of environmental violations

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The Ministry of Environment and Forests ("MOEF") in a statement issued today refused the final approval to the Orissa Mining Corporation ("OMC") proposal for the bauxite mining at Niyamgiri hills, in the state of Orissa, following recommendation of Dr NC Saxena committee. In response to the certain allegations raised in the report, Vedanta Resources plc ("Vedanta" or The "Company") reconfirms that there has been no regulatory violations of any kind at the Lanjigarh Alumina refinery.


Nirupama Pathak: Dishonour killing or suicide?

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When Nirupama Pathak died at her home in Jharkhand in the last week of April, her family claimed that it had found the 22-year-old journalist hanging from a fan in her bedroom. A suicide note was furnished; the date on it had been scribbled over. Later, police would question the authenticity of the letter.


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