Friday, February 25, 2011

Mamata has hijacked national resources: Jayalalithaa

Mamata has hijacked national resources: Jayalalithaa

Mamata has hijacked national resources: Jayalalithaa

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Mamata Banerjee's today presented her fifth Rail Budget. The Rail Budget 2011 surprises for packing no surprise. The Railways is severely cash-strapped, but many new projects have been announced and there have been no fare hikes, for Didi has her eyes fixed firmly on the West Bengal elections.


India allowed to land evacuation planes in Libya

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Libya unrest: India has been allowed by Libya to fly in special planes to collect Indian citizens. Currently 18,000 Indians are in Libya - if they want to leave the country, India will assist them with special ships and planes.


Three disciples of Nithyananda arrested

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Three disciples of self-styled godman Nithyananda were arrested at his ashram in Ramnagaram district for "obstructing" police who were conducting investigations into criminal cases against him.


Elections soon, Mamata gives Bengal several prizes

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With West Bengal ready to vote in a few months, Mamata Banerjee's Railway Budget ensured her home state was well looked after. She has announced a metro coach factory to be set up in Singur; a rail industrial park in Nandigram; a track machine facility in Uluberia; new services for the Kolkata metro; and a new centre for software in Darjeeling.


Mamata's populist Railway Budget, no hike in fares for the 8th year in a row

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Mamata Banerjee's Rail Budget 2011 surprises for packing no surprise. No fare hikes, for Didi has her eyes fixed firmly on the West Bengal elections and in fact, in a world where nothing really gets cheaper, there is a decrease in ticket booking charges - Rs 10 for AC class, Rs 5 for sleeper.


No payment for evacuation from Libya: Govt

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Libya evacuation: The government has clarified that no charges or payment is being taken to evacuate Indian citizens from Libya. Around 18,000 Indians are currently based in Libya, many of them work for construction companies.


How Uncle Pai started Amar Chitra Katha

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Anant Pai, popularly known as Uncle Pai who started Amar Chitra Katha and Tinkle Comics passed away at the S R Mehta & Kikabhai Hospital, Sion, yesterday at the ripe age of 81.


Infected IV fluid kills 13 pregnant women at Jodhpur hospital

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In a shocking case of negligence, 13 pregnant women died at Jodhpur's Umaid Hospital after being administered with infected glucose.


Tamil Nadu: Jayalalithaa, Vijaykanth join hands to fight DMK

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Jayalalithaa, Vijaykanth join hands to fight DMK - Actor-politician Vijaykanth has decided to join hands with Jayalalithaa to take on DMK chief Karunanidhi in the upcoming Assembly polls in Tamil Nadu. The Captain, as he's called by his cadres, announced his decision on the AIADMK chief's birthday yesterday.


Godhra case: Court to decide quantum of sentence today

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Godhra case: A special court in Ahmedabad is expected to deliver today the quantum of punishment against the 31 convicted for their role in the Godhra train burning case.


Mamata’s Rail Budget: Eye on Bengal polls?

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Railway Budget - Railway Minister Mamata Banerjee is all set to present her fifth Railway Budget today. Will the focus be the upcoming Bengal polls?


2G spectrum scam: Arun Shourie gives CBI 50-page account

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2G spectrum scam: Arun Shourie, who served as Telecom Minister in the NDA government, appeared before the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) today in connection with India's largest scam, the 2G spectrum case.


For gay men outed on TV, an identity crisis

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Many families in Hyderabad are trying to piece their lives back together after a local TV channel, TV9, carried a story that outed young homosexual men.


Amar Chitra Katha creator Anant Pai dies at 81

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The creator of 'Indian comics' and founder of Amar Chitra Katha on which generations of Indians grew up, Anant Pai, died in Mumbai on Thursday evening, a family source said. Pai, famous as 'Uncle Pai,' was 81.


Hostage crisis ends, Naxals release Collector Krishna

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Malkangiri Collector released: After nine days of being held hostage by Naxals in Orissa, District Collector RV Krishna is finally a free man. One hour after their deadline expired, and after a u-turn that threatened to break with the compromise reached with the government, the Naxals handed over Mr Krishna to mediapersons.


Indian Navy sending 3 ships to evacuate Indians from Libya

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Libya evacuation: India is sending three Naval ships to evacuate its citizens from Libya. 18,000 Indians are currently based in Libya, many of them work for construction companies.


2G scam: Tata top gun Krishna Kumar questioned

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RK Krishna Kumar, referred to in corporate circles as Ratan Tata's right-hand man, was questioned by the CBI today for six hours in connection with the 2G spectrum scam. Mr Kumar is currently a director on the Tata Sons board and also heads Tata Realty, a part of the Tata Group.


Kidnapped collector won't be released today by Naxals

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The collector being held hostage by Naxals in Orissa will not be released today. If a new round of negotiations with the Naxals succeed, RV Krishna could be released tomorrow.


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