Thursday 11th March, 2010
Scattered rainfall brings relief to Orissa
New Delhi News.NetScattered rainfall has brought relief to the people in several parts of Orissa Wednesday evening, the meteorological centre here said.
'The Lost Boys' actor Corey Haim is dead
New Delhi News.Net'The Lost Boys' star Corey Haim was found dead Wednesday at his apartment in the Oakwood area of Los Angeles after a suspected accidental drug overdose. He was 38.
Northeastern youths making mark in all walks of life
New Delhi News.NetTalented people from northeast are making a mark in different fields across the country.
Delhi Police arrest three Peruvian nationals for alleged theft
New Delhi News.NetDelhi Police arrested three Peruvian nationals, including a woman, on Wednesday for their alleged involvement in stealing foreigners' belongings from star rated hotels in the national capital.
Union Budget a shot in arm for Northeast development
New Delhi News.NetThe Union Budget addressed the importance of infrastructure for sustained economic development and allotted money to boost the growth potential would be realized only if infrastructure does not become a severe and critical handicap.
Centre brings new policy to increase exports
New Delhi News.NetThe Central Government has revised its foreign trade policy to increase exports in labour intensive engineering goods.
Vigilance Commission booked 54 officers for corruption in 2009
New Delhi News.NetUnion Government on Wednesday revealed that the Vigilance Commission filed corruption related cases against 54 officers in 2009.
Govt. implements committee recommendations on ex-soldiers pension
New Delhi News.NetTo reduce the gap between past and current ex-servicemen pensioners, the Central Government has accepted all the recommendations of the committee under the Cabinet Secretary to look into the issue of disparity in pensions and other related matters.
NHRC to review mental health care in southern region
New Delhi News.NetThe National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) will hold a southern region review meeting on mental health on March 12 at the Y.W.C.A. in Chennai.
No split in JD-U: Nitish Kumar
New Delhi News.NetBihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar Wednesday refuted reports of a split in the ruling Janata Dal-United (JD-U) over the Women's Reservation Bill but admitted to differences in the party on the issue.
Our families in India being harassed: UAE-settled Keralites
New Delhi News.NetA group of Keralites settled in the UAE have complained to the union home minister and the Kerala chief minister that their families in India are being harassed over delayed payments of credit cards issued in Dubai.
Sensex closes flat
New Delhi News.NetA benchmark index for Indian equities shut shop on a flat note Wednesday, giving up its intra-day gains.
Farmers to demonstrate before Chhattisgarh assembly
New Delhi News.NetHundreds of farmers will demonstrate before the Chhattisgarh assembly March 18 to exert pressure on the state government to concede their demands, which include higher prices for their produce and free electricty.
Games galas will showcase Indian culture - not all Bollywood
New Delhi News.NetPlans for the 2010 Commonwealth Games ceremonies are a bit of a secret. There is speculation that India will showcase its Bollywood formula yet again in Delhi like it did in Melbourne. But here's what - you can actually expect a cultural fiesta replete with classical and folk dances and music!
India, Africa launch action plan to boost cooperation
New Delhi News.NetTwo years after their first summit, India and Africa Wednesday launched an action plan that includes closer cooperation in agriculture and setting up of new training institutes by New Delhi in areas ranging from foreign trade to education and IT.
Government has made arrangements to ensure good quality meals: Sibal
New Delhi News.NetUnion Human Resource Development (HRD) Minister Kapil Sibal on Wednesday in a written reply in the Lok Sabha said the government has made elaborate arrangements through the guidelines for Mid Day Meal Scheme (MDMS) to ensure that children get good quality meals.
Joshi underlines rural development cooperation between India, Lesotho
New Delhi News.NetUnion Rural Development and Panchayati Raj Minister C.P. Joshi on Wednesday underlined the need to promote cooperation between India and Lesotho in areas of rural development and local self governance.
'India's identification with US has clear limits,' says expert
New Delhi News.NetIndia's identification with the United States has clear limits and it will resist any notion that it can be used as an instrument of US policy or as a counterweight to China, says leading international strategic expert, Mr. Adam Ward.
Miss India Worldwide UK trying to find pulmonary hypertension cure
New Delhi News.NetBeauty and brains come together in the case of recently crowned Miss India Worldwide UK, Niharica Raizada who continues to be engaged with her job in stem cell research at a London hospital.
Sanvei overseas bags Tamil Nadu commercial taxes department contract
New Delhi News.NetNew Delhi, Mar 10 (ANI/Business Wire India): Sanvei Overseas, a system integrator in the field of information technology and surveillance has bagged the demo contract for setting up surveillance at the different chungi check posts for Commercial Taxes Department, Tamil Nadu.
Fennel, Chefs de Mission monitor Commonwealth Games preparations
New Delhi News.NetCommonwealth Games Federation President Michael Fennel on Wednesday visited the Games Village along with the Chefs de Mission of Commonwealth Games to monitor the preparations for the forthcoming event.
Leander Paes calls for support to Haiti victims
New Delhi News.NetIndian tennis star Leander Paes came out in support of the Haiti earthquake victims, and asked the people of India to contribute and show generosity towards the millions who lost their lives and homes to the natural disaster.
'Exhibition of Innovations' at President's Estate
New Delhi News.NetPresident Pratibha Devisingh Patil inaugurated an 'Exhibition of Innovations' in the President's Estate of Rashtrapati Bhavan today.
India meddling into Pak through Afghanistan: FO
New Delhi News.NetPakistan has once again blamed India of meddling in its internal issues through Afghanistan.
Pakistan's campaign on water issue against India, Real or a Charade?
New Delhi News.NetThe Kashmir issue which has been the main rallying point to galvanize support across the social, political and military spectrum of Pakistan for decades seems to be loosing its magic to stoke anti -India sentiments.
Shortage of 14,448 officers in Army, Navy and Air Force
New Delhi News.NetThe Armed Forces are no more considered a viable career option and implementation of the Sixth Pay Commission to make the Services more attractive has not been able to reduce the shortage of 14,448 officers in the Army, the Navy and the Air Force.
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