Wednesday, January 4, 2012

Lankan navy personnel pelts stones at TN fishermen

Lankan navy personnel pelts stones at TN fishermen


Lankan navy personnel pelts stones at TN fishermen

Posted: 04 Jan 2012 09:31 PM PST

About 800 fishermen who went to fishing near the International Maritime Boundary Line Katchatheevu had to return after Sri Lankan naval personnel allegedly pelted stones at them, official sources said here today.


US State Department acknowledges 'goof up' in its India maps

Posted: 04 Jan 2012 08:36 PM PST

As US State Department on Thursday posted a new map of India reflecting its long standing official position on the country's geographical boundaries, its spokesman acknowledged of having made a "goof up" in this regard, which had resulted in a strong objection from New Delhi.


Strange bedfellows in Manipur

Posted: 04 Jan 2012 03:04 PM PST

Politics makes strange bedfellows and its latest manifestation is playing out in Manipur where BJP has joined hands with RJD and CPM to oust the 10-year-old Okram Ibobi Singh-led Congress government.


Trinamool Congress tests waters in UP & Goa

Posted: 04 Jan 2012 03:03 PM PST

The Trinamool Congress is likely to field candidates in four poll-bound states, including UP. While it has firmed its plans in Goa, UP and Manipur, in Punjab it will be finalised in consultation with Rajya Sabha MP K D Singh (elected from Jharkhand but a Chandigarh resident).


Anna effect: UP voters explore the right to reject

Posted: 04 Jan 2012 02:59 PM PST

The Anna effect has increased curiosity in the "right to reject" among UP voters. Queries are coming up on how to use the provision and the difference it could make to the poll results. The Election Commission will train presiding officers on the exercise of this option.


Punjab polls: The taint quotient in BJP Punjab list

Posted: 04 Jan 2012 02:58 PM PST

The BJP, which has made campaign against corruption its big battle cry, is coming in for stick in Punjab. Reason : Its first candidates list has names that are either tainted or face serious corruption charges.


Punjab polls: Sonia to take call on six key seats

Posted: 04 Jan 2012 02:57 PM PST

Congress president Sonia Gandhi would decide the candidates for final six seats in Punjab to firm up the list for elections scheduled for January 30.


BJP in Kushwaha discomfort

Posted: 04 Jan 2012 02:52 PM PST

UP unit feels tarred ex-BSP minister's entry has undercut gains of backing anti-graft campaign.


'Rahul is the Congress' Yuvraj, not of the masses'

Posted: 04 Jan 2012 02:44 PM PST

SP's progressive face, Akhilesh Yadav carries an iPhone & talks development. The Samajwadi state chief assures that his party's aggressive image is a thing of the past & he is confident of forming the next government.

'Rahul is the Congress's Yuvraj, not of the masses'

Posted: 04 Jan 2012 02:44 PM PST

SP's progressive face, Akhilesh Yadav carries an iPhone & talks development. The Samajwadi state chief assures that his party's aggressive image is a thing of the past & he is confident of forming the next govt.

‘Rahul Is The Congress’s Yuvraj, Not Of The Masses’

Posted: 04 Jan 2012 02:44 PM PST

SP's progressive face, Akhilesh Yadav carries an iPhone & talks development. The Samajwadi state chief assures that his party's aggressive image is a thing of the past & he is confident of forming the next govt.


'Rahul is the Congress's Yuvraj, Not of the masses'

Posted: 04 Jan 2012 02:44 PM PST

SP's progressive face, Akhilesh Yadav carries an iPhone & talks development. The Samajwadi state chief assures that his party's aggressive image is a thing of the past & he is confident of forming the next govt.

CBI sets up centralized anti-human trafficking unit

Posted: 04 Jan 2012 01:00 PM PST

The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has set up an anti-human trafficking unit, headquartered in the National Capital, to conduct operations against women and child traffickers and also to deal with kidnapping cases.


India in fray to create elusive HIV vaccine

Posted: 04 Jan 2012 12:56 PM PST

Could an antibody from the blood of an Indian HIV patient help create the elusive HIV vaccine? (Antibody is an infection-fighting protein produced by our immune system when it detects harmful substances).


Skill training, job placements for 5 million urban poor in 12th Plan

Posted: 04 Jan 2012 12:49 PM PST

The Centre is set to launch a National Urban Livelihood Mission during the 12th five-year plan (2012-17) to arrest poverty in cities and towns.


CISF begins parallel probe in Uri firing case

Posted: 04 Jan 2012 12:45 PM PST

The Central Industrial Security Force (CISF), whose personnel were allegedly involved in firing at the NHPC power plant in Uri, has initiated an 'independent parallel inquiry' into the incident that saw killing of a Kashmiri boy on Monday.


BJP fields Navjot Sidhu's wife from Amritsar (East)

Posted: 04 Jan 2012 12:20 PM PST

BJP released the names of candidates for remaining three seats on Wednesday, thus completing its list of 23 candidates and ending speculation on the seat-sharing ratio between the two alliance partners in the state.


Bus tragedy victim families reject govt offer

Posted: 04 Jan 2012 12:18 PM PST

Families of accident-victim school children have rejected the compensation amount announced by the state government, terming it as a cruel joke on them.


Tractor-trailer causes breach in water channel

Posted: 04 Jan 2012 12:17 PM PST

More than 400 acres of agricultural land was submerged after a breach developed in the Delhi parallel carrier channel of West Yamuna Canal near Badwasni village on Tuesday night.


IIM-Rohtak gets new site

Posted: 04 Jan 2012 12:17 PM PST

A forest ministry objection over construction has led to a change of location of the proposed building for Indian Institute of Management.


Couple commits suicide in Bawani Khera

Posted: 04 Jan 2012 12:16 PM PST

A dalit boy and an upper-caste girl reportedly committed suicide in Bawani Khera town of the district by consuming celphose tablets on Wednesday.


Haridwar seer killed in car collision

Posted: 04 Jan 2012 12:14 PM PST

In yet another hit-and-run case, an 83-year-old ascetic was killed and four others injured on Raipurrani road when an Innova car, in which they were travelling, was hit by a Ford Endeavour late Wednesday evening.


Chautala son seeks quashing of assets case

Posted: 04 Jan 2012 12:14 PM PST

Chautala has challenged the special court's order which paved way for his trial in a case for allegedly possessing wealth exceeding his known sources of income.


Haryana sets up boards for rehabilitation of rape victims

Posted: 04 Jan 2012 12:13 PM PST

The Haryana government has constituted district and state boards for implementation of a scheme for financial assistance and support service to victims of rape.


Haryana sets up boards for rehabilitation of rape victims

Posted: 04 Jan 2012 12:13 PM PST

The Haryana government has constituted district and state boards for implementation of a scheme for financial assistance and support service to victims of rape.

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