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Monsoon woes continues in Uttar Pradesh

July 4th, 2009 - 9:55 pm ICT by ANI -
Madna (Uttar Pradesh), July 4 (ANI): Delay in Monsoon in Uttar Pradesh, is upsetting villagers and farmers of Madna village, as they are going through a tough time as the fields in ...

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Koraput Tribals launch sanitation drive

July 4th, 2009 - 7:58 pm ICT by ANI -
Koraput (Orissa), July 4 (ANI): Tribals in Orissa's Koraput District have launched a sanitation drive to keep their villages clean and hygienic. 'Sanjog', a government run programme, was organised jointly by Panchayat Raj ...

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Elephant rescued from muddy swamp in Kerala district

July 4th, 2009 - 7:39 pm ICT by ANI -
Wayanad (Kerala), July 4 (ANI): After a struggle of many hours and the effort of villagers, the life of an elephant which was stuck in a muddy swamp in the remote village ...

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Delayed monsoon leads to scarcity of fodder in Punjab

July 4th, 2009 - 4:53 pm ICT by ANI -
By Avtar Gill Firozepur (Punjab), July 4 (ANI): Monsoon may have brought in relief in some parts of country, but there are still many places, which are parched and waiting for first showers. ...

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Shakespeare’s ‘King Lear’ inspires Kashmir’s theatre artists

July 4th, 2009 - 4:41 pm ICT by ANI -
By Afzal Bhat Srinagar, July 4 (ANI): Theatre experts and artistes in Jammu and Kashmir have lent a regional touch to William Shakespeare's famous play 'King Lear'. They staged this play here on ...

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Visually impaired kids perform adventure sports with ease

July 2nd, 2009 - 1:40 pm ICT by ANI -
By Vipul Goel Barapatthar (Uttarakhand), July 2 (ANI): A group of visually challenged kids amazed everyone with their grit and determination when they performed activities like rock climbing, river crossing and trekking with ...

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Men more likely to take risks when stressed

July 1st, 2009 - 12:44 pm ICT by ANI -
Washington, July 1 (ANI): Men under stress are more likely to take risks, correlating to such real-life behaviour as gambling, smoking, unsafe sex and illegal drug use, according to a new research. On ...

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Foundry Industry stages comeback in Gujarat

June 30th, 2009 - 11:31 pm ICT by ANI -
Rajkot, June 30 (ANI): Foundry Industry in Gujarat has staged a comeback as new business with the revival in demand from engineering and automobile sectors. Although, the demand from the export sectors is ...

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Foundry Industry stages comeback in Gujarat

June 30th, 2009 - 9:59 pm ICT by ANI -
Rajkot, June 30 (ANI): Foundry Industry in Gujarat has staged a comeback as new business with the revival in demand from engineering and automobile sectors. Although, the demand from the export sectors is ...

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Jacko’s family stripped his possessions from mansion before bailiffs’ entry

Jacko’s family stripped his possessions from mansion before bailiffs’ entry

June 30th, 2009 - 2:56 pm ICT by ANI -
London, June 30 (ANI): Michael Jackson's family has stripped the King of Pop's belongings from his rented home before bailiffs could swoop. According to reports, at the weekend the family ordered removal ...

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Naga tribes vow to promote peace and unity in Nagaland

June 29th, 2009 - 11:47 pm ICT by ANI -
By Vibou GangulyKohima, June 29 (ANI): In a historic meet, Chakhesang and Sumi Naga tribes recently came together and took a vow to work together to promote peace, unity and strengthen the ...

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A New Hope Of Life For Our Ailing Education System

June 29th, 2009 - 3:43 pm ICT by admin -
By Shobha Shukla, CNS It is heartening to note that the Ministry of Human Resource Development (HRD), under the able guidance of Sri. Kapil Sibal, wishes to overhaul the education system in ...

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Himachal Pradesh eyes household tourism

June 29th, 2009 - 1:34 pm ICT by ANI -
By Hemant Chauhan Sangla (Himachal Pradesh, June 29 (ANI): A unique festival showcasing the rich cultural heritage of Himachal Pradesh concluded in the Sangla Valley on Sunday. Jointly organised by the Department of ...

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Drought-hit farmers wish to commit suicide in Jharkhand

June 28th, 2009 - 11:14 pm ICT by ANI -
By Girija Shankar Ojha Palamu (Jharkhand), June 28 (ANI): Absence of rains has taken a toll of many lives, especially of peasants, whose livelihood depends on rains. A group of farmers in Jhakhand's ...

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Girls in Abohar take a liking to martial arts

June 28th, 2009 - 11:11 pm ICT by ANI -
By Avtar Singh Abohar, June 28 (ANI): Many girls in Punjab's Ferozepur District have developed a liking for martial arts, and some wish to learn it as a self defence technique to ward ...

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Jappi, a traditional bamboo hat of Assam

June 28th, 2009 - 6:11 pm ICT by ANI -
By Vaschipem Kamodang Jorhat (Assam), June 28 (ANI): Jappi,a traditional bamboo hat, has been in use in Assam since time immemorial. However,people here should becreditted for keeping the artalive. Made with Tocco leaves, ...

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Jacko remembered by fans at Apollo Theater in New York

Jacko remembered by fans at Apollo Theater in New York

June 28th, 2009 - 3:38 pm ICT by ANI -
New York, June 28 (ANI): Hundreds of Michael Jackson's fans paid tribute to the late legend at the Apollo Theater in New York, say reports. Locals, tourists and fans celebrated Jackson's ...

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Aurangabad emerges as a favourite destination for breweries

June 27th, 2009 - 10:57 pm ICT by ANI -
Aurangabad, June 27 (ANI): Known for its tourist attractions of Ajanta and Ellora caves, Aurangabad in Maharashtra is fast emerging as a favoured destination for breweries with many companies establishing their units ...

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Minor fire at Taj Mahal hotel of Mumbai

June 27th, 2009 - 10:56 pm ICT by ANI -
Mumbai, June 27 (ANI): Six fire tenders and eight water tankers were rushed to the Taj Mahal hotel on Saturday after a minor fire broke out in the basement area of the ...

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Natural breeding of alligators in Chambal river delights people

June 27th, 2009 - 10:55 pm ICT by ANI -
By Brajesh Kr. Singh Chambal (Uttar Pradesh), June 27 (ANI): Natural breeding of Ghariyals or, the Indian alligators in Chambal river here has delighted residents and authorities, as it reflects a favourable sign ...

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Conservation efforts for Red Panda in Gangtok zoo

June 27th, 2009 - 10:54 pm ICT by ANI -
By Tashi Pradhan Gangtok, June 27 (ANI): In a bid to save one of nature's rarest and most beautiful animals, the Red Panda, the Sikkim Himalayan Zoological Park (SHZP) in Gangtok has embarked ...

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Chandigarh, an important fashion destination

June 27th, 2009 - 10:53 pm ICT by ANI -
By Sunil Sharma Chandigarh, June 26 (ANI): Chandigarh has emerged as an important fashion destination from market as well as promising designers' perspective. Fashion has taken centre stage in the region following ...

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Karnataka silk weavers fret over falling profits due to globalisation

June 27th, 2009 - 5:45 pm ICT by ANI -
By Shweta Doddaballapura (Karnataka), June 27 (ANI): Silk weavers in Karnataka lament over falling profits due to globalization and liberalisation policies. It has affected silk weavers in Doddaballapura, 90 kilometres from the state ...

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Punjab’s poor find Rural Health Scheme of great benefit

June 26th, 2009 - 10:43 pm ICT by ANI -
By Avtar Singh Abohar, June 26 (ANI): The healthcare services initiated by the Central and State Governments in Punjab have helped to provide better health care for the people in rural areas. ...

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Prosperous Punjabis patronise high-end Spas

June 26th, 2009 - 10:43 pm ICT by ANI -
By Sunil Sharma Chandigarh, June 26 (ANI): Punjabis are known for living their lives to the fullest. They don't allow money to come in their way of enjoying life. And, this Punjabi trait ...

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June 26: International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking

June 26th, 2009 - 9:10 pm ICT by admin -
By Bobby Ramakant Drug users demand dignity, participation and evidence based policies On the international day against drug abuse and illicit trafficking, drug users gathered outside Shastri Bhavan (New Delhi, India), to reject “sham” ...

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Akali Dal youth wing demands Govt’s help for Sarbjit Singh

June 25th, 2009 - 11:25 pm ICT by ANI -
By Ravinder Singh Robin Amritsar June 25 (ANI): Hundreds of activists of Youth Akali Dal assembled at Amritsar's Hall gate on Thursday to express their support to Sarabjit Singh's early release from Pakistan ...

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Ragas and rituals for the annoyed Rain Gods in Madhya Pradesh

June 25th, 2009 - 11:23 pm ICT by ANI -
By Narender Singh Parmar Chhattarpur (Madhya Pradesh), June 25 (ANI): The delayed monsoon has motivated people in Madhya Pradesh's Chattarpur area to perform prayers and also sing 'Ragas' or, traditional songs to appease ...

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Sarabjit’s village protests Pakistan’s apex court judgement

June 25th, 2009 - 10:05 pm ICT by ANI -
By Ravinder Singh Robin Bhikhiwind (Amritsar), June 25 (ANI): The Pakistan's Supreme Court's rejection of Indian national Sarabjit Singh's review petition seeking mercy from death penalty evoked protests on Thursday at Bhikwind village, ...

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An all-women consultative meet for peace held in New Delhi

June 24th, 2009 - 9:25 pm ICT by ANI -
By Kaikho Paphro New Delhi, June 24 (ANI): Professional women from northeast India recently shared a platform to discuss ways to bring peace, ensure justice and political rights ruptured by decades of conflict ...

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