Saturday, April 9, 2011

Dalit officer's car 'cleansed' with cow dung on retirement

Dalit officer's car 'cleansed' with cow dung on retirement

Dalit officer's car 'cleansed' with cow dung on retirement

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Kerala is a state that is known for its high literacy rate and social awareness and so when a senior Dalit government officer found cow-dung sprinkled over his furniture and even inside his car, reportedly as a part of 'cleansing ritual' on retirement, it was shocking for many.


Govt issues notification on Lokpal Bill joint panel

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Govt issues notification on Lokpal Bill joint panel: Following is the text of the Gazettee Notification issued by the government constituting the Joint Drafting Committee comprising ministers and civil society activists to prepare the draft of the Lokpal Bill


Anna Hazare breaks his fast, says real fight begins now

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Anna Hazare breaks his fast: Social activist Anna Hazare has finally ended his hunger strike. The 72-year-old Gandhian went on a "fast-unto-death" on April 5 demanding that the government introduce a bill to tackle corruption immediately, and that politicians alone not be in charge of drafting that bill.


Lokpal Bill drafting committee: Pranab Chairman; Shanti Bhushan co-Chairman

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The Joint Committee for drafting the Lokpal Bill shall consist of five representatives of civil society, including Mr Hazare, and five ministers.Here's a list of the members of the committee:


PM issues statement on breakthrough in Anna-govt talks

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Anna Hazare: Prime Minister Manmohan Singh has issued a statement on the breakthrough in the talks between the government and social activist Anna Hazare.


Anna Hazare ends his fast

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Anna Hazare to end his fast today: After single-handedly provoking a people's revolution, the 72-year-old activist who launched what he calls "India's second freedom struggle" ended his hunger strike at 10 am today.


Court rejects Aseemanand's plea to turn approver

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A local court today rejected the application of Swami Aseemanand, an accused in several terror cases, to turn an approver in the Ajmer Dargah blast after he claimed the plea was filed under the pressure from investigating agencies.


2G Scam: Protection for 7 star witnesses in Delhi, Mumbai

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2G scam: As the untimely death of two persons with alleged links to 2G scam raised questions, the Union Home Ministry asked Mumbai and Delhi Police to provide security to seven people who have given "confessional" statements in the case.


Govt agrees to Anna's demands: Sources

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Anna Hazare fast: After single-handedly provoking a people's revolution, the 72-year-old activist who launched what he calls "India's second freedom struggle" is likely to end his four-day hunger strike tonight.


Anna Hazare to end his fast on Saturday

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After single-handedly provoking a people's revolution , the 72-year-old activist who launched what he calls "India's second freedom struggle" will end his four-day hunger strike on Saturday at 10 am.


Nagaland: Districts register negative population growth

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The provisional census 2011 of Nagaland, which registers a negative decadal population growth, has revealed that two districts in the state recorded a negative growth at over 30 per cent while another two districts recorded a 20 per cent population increase over the last census.


Yeddyurappa supports Anna Hazare

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Anna Hazare fast: Karnataka Chief Minister BS Yeddyurappa, who is facing corruption and illegal land deal charges, said on Friday that he fully supported social activist Anna Hazare's fast-unto-death to press for strong anti-graft measures.


Andhra Minister slaps aide

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Andhra Pradesh Minister for Handlooms and Textiles P. Shankar Rao publicly slapped his personal assistant Friday when the latter failed to attend to the minister's mobile phone when it rang during a meeting.


Find 5 honest ministers, Baba Ramdev dares govt

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Anna Hazare: Yoga guru Baba Ramdev today backed Anna Hazare's fight against corruption by visiting the site of the anti-corruption crusader's hunger strike here.


Four convicted for Kandhamal riots

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A fast track court today sentenced four persons to two years rigorous imprisonment and slapped a fine of Rs 2,500 on each of them for involvement in the Kandhamal riots of 2008.


'Impossible condition' says Congress

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Anna Hazare fast: Observing that the supporters of Anna Hazare were "obstinate", Congress has asked the social activist to work with the government, contending that "all the substantial and real issues" had been resolved.


Who's fasting in Bollywood for Anna Hazare?

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We might be notorious for being on the list of "most corrupt" countries in the world, but a resurgent India is changing its ways. Realising this, B-Town actors and directors have pledged support to a cause being fought for by social activist Anna Hazare. Some even go as far as saying they would support him by fasting for a day. We check in and record their words for posterity.


In Andhra, film stars join Anna's revolution

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Anna Hazare: Rallies and fasts were organized across Andhra Pradesh in support of veteran social activist Anna Hazare's fast-unto-death in New Delhi for a stronger anti-corruption Lokpal Bill.


Should PM visit Anna Hazare?

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Anna's latest letter to Sonia Gandhi

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Anna Hazare campaign: This is the letter sent by social activist Anna Hazare to Sonia Gandhi about his movement for a new tough law against corruption.


Anna's latest letter to PM

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Anna Hazare campaign: This is the letter sent by social activist Anna Hazare to Prime Minister Manmohan Singh about his movement for a new tough law against corruption.


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