Goa government scraps 12 SEZs
December 31st, 2007 - 11:27 pm ICT by admin
Panaji, Dec 31 (ANI): The Goa Government today decided to scrap all the 12 Special Economic Zones (SEZs), and recommended the de-notification of the three zones to the Union Commerce Ministry.
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Parliamentary elections held for first time in Bhutan
December 31st, 2007 - 11:23 pm ICT by admin
Thimpu, Dec 31 (ANI): Parliamentary elections were held for the first time in the Himalayan kingdom of Bhutan on Monday. The voting, which was held in all the 15 districts of the ... Read more...
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India’s external debt rises to 190.5 billion dollars
December 31st, 2007 - 11:22 pm ICT by admin
New Delhi, Dec 31 (ANI): India's external debt for the quarter ending September stood at 190.5 billion dollars (Rs.757, 967 crore), which is 9.9 billion dollars (5.5 per cent) more than over ... Read more...
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Maoist ministers sworn-in in Nepal
December 31st, 2007 - 11:17 pm ICT by admin
Kathmandu, Dec 31 (ANI): Four Maoist ministers were sworn-in here today, almost three months after they parted ways from the Nepal Government.
Prime Minister Girija Prasad Koirala administered the oath of office and ... Read more...
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Kids in Coimbatore “leap-like-a-frog” to draw attention to conservation efforts
December 31st, 2007 - 11:15 pm ICT by admin
Coimbatore, Dec 31 (ANI): In an effort to protect the fragile eco-diversity and the animal chain, the Coimbatore Zoo organised a programme to save frogs, an endangered species from extinction.
Children and adults ... Read more...
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Passengers relieved as Samjhauta Express resumes services
December 31st, 2007 - 11:10 pm ICT by admin
By Ravinder Singh Robin
Wagah, Dec 31 (ANI): Passengers have heaved a sigh of relief with the resumption of the Samjhauta Express that plies between Attari in India to Lahore in Pakistan.
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Pak EC delays its decision on Jan 8 polls, as political parties demand no change in its schedule
December 31st, 2007 - 11:01 pm ICT by admin
Islamabad, Dec 31 (ANI): With both the Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) and the Pakistan Muslim League-N (PML-N) making it clear that they do want postponement in the schedule of the January 8 ... Read more...
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President appoints four new High Court Chief Justices
December 31st, 2007 - 10:06 pm ICT by admin
New Delhi, Dec 31 (ANI): The Centre today announced appointment of four new Chief Justices of Jammu and Kashmir, Bihar, Rajasthan and Andhra Pradesh High Courts by President Pratibha Patil.
Justice Kalavamkodath Sivasankara ... Read more...
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Term of Liberhan panel extended by another two months
December 31st, 2007 - 9:55 pm ICT by admin
New Delhi, Dec 31 (ANI): The Centre on Monday extended the term of the Liberhan Ayodhya Commission of Inquiry, which is probing into the destruction of the Ram Janma Bhoomi-Babri Masjid structure ... Read more...
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President Patil to spend New Year Day with DRDO scientists
December 31st, 2007 - 9:50 pm ICT by admin
Hyderabad, Dec 31 (ANI): In an unique gesture President Pratibha Patill will be visiting the Missile Complex of the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) in Hyderabad on Tuesday, and will be ... Read more...
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George Fernandes’ New Year message with a difference
December 31st, 2007 - 9:25 pm ICT by admin
New Delhi, Dec 31 (ANI): Former Defence Minister and convenor of National Democratic Alliance (NDA), George Fernandes in his New Year message has announced the revival of 'The OtherSide' journal, a decade ... Read more...
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Centre extends ceasefire with Dima Halam Daogah
December 31st, 2007 - 9:25 pm ICT by admin
New Delhi, Dec 31 (ANI): The Central Government has agreed to extend the ceasefire with the Dima Halam Daogah (DHD), a militant outfit operating in Assam, by another six months
"Suspension of Operations ... Read more...
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Will Bastar tribals ever see the end of tunnel?
December 31st, 2007 - 8:20 pm ICT by admin
By Sandeep Datta
New Delhi, Dec.31 (ANI): Though known for its rich natural resources like iron ore and thick forests, Bastar region in Chattisgarh has invariably remained deprived of development and benefits from ... Read more...
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Pak turmoil bothers people in border areas
December 31st, 2007 - 8:11 pm ICT by admin
By Ravinder Singh Robin
Pul Kanzri, December 31 (ANI): People living in areas along India-Pakistan border have expressed concern over the unrest in Pakistan in the wake of assassination of former Prime Minister ... Read more...
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India ready to help Pakistan restore normalcy
December 31st, 2007 - 8:05 pm ICT by admin
Hyderabad, Dec 31 (ANI): Union Minister of State for Home Sriprakash Jaiswal on Monday said that India is keen to help Pakistan to restore normalcy there if the latter asks New Delhi ... Read more...
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Bikaner becomes tourists choice for New Year celebrations
December 31st, 2007 - 8:04 pm ICT by admin
By Jethmal Sharma
Bikaner (Rajasthan), Dec 31 (ANI): Bikaner is playing a perfect host to tourists for the New Year celebrations as the desert city, located 320 kilometres from Jaipur, is bustling with ... Read more...
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A snow-less Srinagar disappoints tourists on New Year
December 31st, 2007 - 7:29 pm ICT by admin
Srinagar, Dec 31 (ANI): Lack of snowfall in Srinagar has dampened the spirits of tourists and residents alike who expected to celebrate the New Year amidst heavy snow, a usual occurrence in ... Read more...
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Manmohan promises support to make Himachal economically strong
December 31st, 2007 - 6:25 pm ICT by admin
New Delhi, Dec 31 (ANI): Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Prem Kumar Dhumal met Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh here today. Dr. Singh promised Dhumal of all possible support from the Centre to ... Read more...
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Uma Thurman finally kicks the butt
December 31st, 2007 - 6:20 pm ICT by admin
Washington, Dec 31 (ANI): Actress Uma Thurman says that her years of efforts to kick the butt have finally borne fruit.The Paycheck star said that it was due to this habit that ... Read more...
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Drinking fast becoming Scotlands “national sport”
December 31st, 2007 - 6:16 pm ICT by admin
London, Dec 31(ANI): Binge drinking during the festive season has raised fresh concerns among government officials, who claim it is damaging the culture of Scotland.Justice secretary Kenny MacAskill hit out on ... Read more...
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Led Zeppelin to headline US music festival in 2008
December 31st, 2007 - 6:14 pm ICT by admin
London, Dec 31 (ANI): Led Zeppelin will be the headline act at the Bonnaroo festival in the US next year.The festival will run from June 12 to 15 in Tennessee.A source has ... Read more...
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Will Smith starrer I am Legend rules weekend international box office
December 31st, 2007 - 6:14 pm ICT by admin
Washington, Dec 31 (ANI): Will Smith starrer I am Legend ruled the international box office during the last weekend of 2007, grossing 46.1 million dollars in 25 markets.The film captured the ... Read more...
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Indians may rope in shrink ahead of Sydney Test
December 31st, 2007 - 6:05 pm ICT by admin
Sydney, Dec.31 (ANI): Members of the Indian cricket team are likely to seek the services of a sports psychologist to counter the aggressive play of the Australians in the Sydney Test, which ... Read more...
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Makhdoom Amin Fahim only a Bairam Khan, Jeeve Bhutto
December 31st, 2007 - 6:00 pm ICT by admin
By Smita Prakash New Delhi, Dec.31 (ANI): All of nineteen, the new heir Bilawal, sporting Armani glasses, quivering lips, Oxford accent intact....one more sacrificial lamb from the Bhutto stables.
The new BB, ... Read more...
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Paris Hilton making millions hosting Hollywood bashes
December 31st, 2007 - 5:58 pm ICT by admin
London, Dec 31 (ANI): It looks like Paris Hilton is going to have quite a New Year, after making at least 2 million dollars just from hosting bashes.Since her Halloween party in ... Read more...
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Timbalands Shock Wave, top song of last week of 2007 in Australia
December 31st, 2007 - 5:52 pm ICT by admin
Sydney , Dec 31 (ANI): Timbaland has ended 2007 with his song Shock Value being the top selling song during the years last week in Australia .The song has sold 23,563 units, ... Read more...
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Pole dancing tax leaves strippers livid!
December 31st, 2007 - 5:49 pm ICT by admin
Melbourne, Dec 31 (ANI): Customers at strip club in Texas will have to carry extra 5 dollars when they go to the place next time, for a new law intended to tax ... Read more...
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Hypoallergenic cat tops Wired News list of new organisms of 2007
December 31st, 2007 - 5:47 pm ICT by admin
Washington, Dec 31 (ANI): A hypoallergenic cat called Ashera GD has topped science journal Wired News New Organism of 2007 list.The cat created by Lifestyle Pets has been genetically engineered to ... Read more...
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Miley Cyrus claims leaked frolicking with pal pics to be entirely innocent
December 31st, 2007 - 5:46 pm ICT by admin
London, Dec 31 (ANI): Hannah Montana star Miley Cyrus claims that recently leaked photographs, which show her messing around in a hotel room with a female friend, are entirely innocent.Leaked on the ... Read more...
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Mills and McCartney almost came to blows on Boxing Day over daughter
December 31st, 2007 - 5:45 pm ICT by admin
London, Dec 31 (ANI): Sir Paul McCartney and his ex-wife Heather Mills had a big row on Boxing Day after he was said to have brought their daughter home an hour late.The ... Read more...
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Indian, Pakistani labourers enjoying Bollywood nites in the UAE
December 31st, 2007 - 5:37 pm ICT by admin
Dubai, Dec.31 (ANI): Indian and Pakistani labourers working in the United Arab Emirates are using their weekends to watch some of their favourite Bollywood movies.
A majority of these labourers enjoy these Indian ... Read more...
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40% of Oz youngsters take drugs before driving
December 31st, 2007 - 5:32 pm ICT by admin
Sydney, Dec 31 (ANI): An alarmingly high number of young motorists in New South Wales in Australia have admitted to taking drugs before getting behind the wheels, says a report.The survey, conducted ... Read more...
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Three ultras killed in Assam encounter
December 31st, 2007 - 5:19 pm ICT by admin
Guwahati, Dec 31 (ANI): Three ultras belonging to the United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) were killed and another injured in an encounter with security forces in the Dibru-Saikhowa Reserve Forest area.The ... Read more...
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Pak Presidency dismisses Benazirs e-mail blaming Musharraf
December 31st, 2007 - 5:15 pm ICT by admin
Lahore, Dec 30 (ANI): President Pervez Musharrafs spokesman, Major General (retired) Rashid Qureshi has dismissed an e-mail from the slain former Prime Minister Benazir Bhutto to a CNN staffer, saying that Musharraf ... Read more...
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Scary Spice set to marry hubby Belafonte again
December 31st, 2007 - 5:13 pm ICT by admin
New York, Dec 31 (ANI): Spice Girls singer Melanie Brown is all set to walk down the aisle again with her husband Stephen Belafonte in April 2008 in Los Angeles.The 32-year-old singer ... Read more...
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