Uttarakhand is biggest tobacco consumer in north: Survey
July 21st, 2012 - 12:29 am ICT by IANS
New Delhi, July 20 (IANS) Uttarakhand has earned the dubious distinction of being the state with highest consumption of tobacco products, followed by Jammu and Kashmir, according to a survey ... Read more...
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Swedish embassy to hold photography competition
June 18th, 2012 - 6:28 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, June 18 (IANS) The embassy of Sweden here has invited entries for a photo competition to celebrate Sweden-India bilateral ties, an official said Monday.The photo competition "Swedish ... Read more...
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‘Take 12th Plan to states’ meet in Lucknow May 16
May 16th, 2012 - 12:54 am ICT by IANS
New Delhi, May 15 (IANS) "Take the plan to the states" is the new mantra of the Planning Commission to ensure successful implementation of the manufacturing component of the 12th ... Read more...
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Make 100 sittings mandatory for parliament: Yechury
May 13th, 2012 - 1:58 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, May 13 (IANS) Emphasising on the time lost by parliament due to disruptions, Communist Party of India-Marxist (CPI-M) politburo member Sitaram Yechury Sunday said 100 sittings per year ... Read more...
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PM calls for regulating use of groundwater
April 10th, 2012 - 1:45 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, April 10 (IANS) Emphasising that India has nearly 17 percent of the world's population but only four percent of its usable fresh water, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh ... Read more...
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Tendulkar hands over captaincy to Harbhajan
April 2nd, 2012 - 9:32 pm ICT by IANS
Mumbai, April 2 (IANS) Batting legend Sachin Tendulkar Monday handed over the captaincy of Mumbai Indians to Harbhajan Singh, who led the team to triumph in the Champions League ... Read more...
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‘Lack of infrastructure, not sports talent in northeast’
March 21st, 2012 - 2:39 pm ICT by IANS
Aizawl, March 21 (IANS) There is no dearth of sports talent in the northeastern region but it is woefully short of infrastructure, Mizoram Chief Minister Lal Thanhawla said after inaugurating ... Read more...
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Trivedi’s rail fare hike reasonable, say economists
March 15th, 2012 - 12:57 pm ICT by IANS
Kolkata, March 15 (IANS) Notwithstanding severe criticism from his own Trinamool Congress that may cost him his job, Railway Minister Dinesh Trivedi has got a thumbs up for his ... Read more...
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Kingfisher Airlines guillotines international operations
March 14th, 2012 - 11:58 am ICT by IANS
Mumbai, March 14 (IANS) Hoping to improve its financials, cash-strapped Kingfisher Airlines (KFA) has slashed wide-bodied aircraft operations on international sectors that are making heavy losses, an official said ... Read more...
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Amy dazzles as princess in Indian attire
March 3rd, 2012 - 7:47 pm ICT by IANS
Mumbai, March 3 (IANS) Amy Jackson painted a perfect picture of fusion as the British model sashayed down the Lakme Fashion Week in a sari-cum-lehenga, feeling like a "princess"."It's my ... Read more...
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Fix reserve price at Rs.1,658 crore in 2G auction: Uninor
February 10th, 2012 - 9:42 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Feb 10 (IANS) Telecom service provider Uninor Friday signalled its participation in the upcoming auction of 2G licences, asking the telecom regulator to fix the reserve price at ... Read more...
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International relations with India a priority: Quebec minister
January 30th, 2012 - 11:52 pm ICT by IANS
Mumbai, Jan 30 (IANS) Emphasising that international relations with India is a priority, Yves Bolduc, Minister of Health and Social Services, Government of Quebec said that there are numerous partnership ... Read more...
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US influence on Pakistan less: Blackwill
December 9th, 2011 - 1:17 am ICT by IANS
Kolkata, Dec 8 (IANS) Emphasising that the United States' influence on Pakistan now was less than what it was years back, former US ambassador to India Robert Blackwill Thursday said ... Read more...
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Team Anna going strong, will be revamped: Hazare (Second lead)
October 30th, 2011 - 8:56 pm ICT by IANS
Ralegan Siddhi (Maharashtra), Oct 30 (IANS) Stating that Team Anna is going strong and will not to disbanded but only revamped, Anna Hazare Sunday said the members have decided ... Read more...
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Pakistan Railways to get Rs.4 bn bailout package
October 23rd, 2011 - 3:46 pm ICT by IANS
Islamabad, Oct 23 (IANS) The government will provide Rs.4 billion to revive the ailing Pakistan Railways.The decision was approved during the Central Development Working Party (CDWP) meeting Friday, emphasising that ... Read more...
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Reduced petro-product subsidies can rein inflation: Official
September 16th, 2011 - 9:25 pm ICT by IANS
Kolkata, Sep 16 (IANS) Emphasising that an effective policy to control high inflation is to curtail the fiscal deficit, Chief Statistician of India T.C.A. Anant Friday said reducing subsidy on ... Read more...
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Accessible, affordable healthcare in the offing
August 24th, 2011 - 6:29 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Aug 24 (IANS) India's Twelfth Five Year Plan (2012-2017) will give more teeth to healthcare by emphasising on accessibility and affordability, a member of the plan panel said ... Read more...
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12th Five Year Plan to focus on health: PM
August 15th, 2011 - 9:58 am ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Aug 15 (IANS) The government will lay emphasis on health in the 12th Five Year Plan (2012-17) and funds will not be a constraint in the areas ... Read more...
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Tax evaders need to brought to justice: President
July 15th, 2011 - 6:55 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, July 15 (IANS) Emphasising on the need for mutual cooperation between countries to track down tax evaders, President Pratibha Patil Friday said her government would take strict ... Read more...
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99 percent terror attacks stopped: Rahul Gandhi (Lead)
July 14th, 2011 - 3:17 pm ICT by IANS
Bhubaneswar, July 14 (IANS) The government had been prompt in its response to the blasts in Mumbai, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi said Thursday while emphasising that 99 percent of ... Read more...
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Bengal may do away with exams till Class 8
July 11th, 2011 - 7:37 pm ICT by IANS
Kolkata, July 11 (IANS) The West Bengal government is considering a proposal to make examinations till Class 8 optional to reduce the burden on school students, said state School ... Read more...
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Lack of awareness hindering RTE implementation: Experts
July 7th, 2011 - 12:34 am ICT by IANS
New Delhi, July 6 (IANS) A year after the implementation of the right to education (RTE), lack of awareness and accountability are emerging as obstacles in the implementation of the ... Read more...
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Government to bring Lokpal bill in line with constitution (Roundup)
July 4th, 2011 - 9:10 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, July 4 (IANS) The government was committed to tabling the Lokpal bill in parliament's monsoon session, but won't amend the constitution for the proposed anti-corruption legislation, Home ... Read more...
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Vocational education programme soon: Sibal
May 6th, 2011 - 10:25 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, May 6 (IANS) Emphasising on the need for introducing skillful and resourceful courses for development, Human Resources Development Minister Kapil Sibal Friday said that a vocational educational programme ... Read more...
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India keen on stronger bilateral, regional ties with Malaysia
May 3rd, 2011 - 5:26 pm ICT by ANI
Kaula Lumpur, May 3 (ANI): Emphasising India's keenness to take its relationship with Malaysia forward, External Affairs Minister S.M. Krishna said: "We are on the path to stronger and more diverse cooperation ... Read more...
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India to work closely with Malaysia: Krishna
May 3rd, 2011 - 2:41 pm ICT by ANI
Kuala Lumpur, May 3 (ANI): Emphasising the need for reforming UN Security Council, External Affairs Minister S.M Krishna said India will work closely with Malaysia and other UN members in taking the ... Read more...
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Sikkim has no representation at centre: Chamling
April 25th, 2011 - 7:26 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, April 25 (IANS) Emphasising that since its merger with the Indian union Sikkim has no representation at the centre, Chief Minister Pawan Chamling Monday suggested that the word ... Read more...
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India to work with Kazakhstan in bringing peace, development
April 16th, 2011 - 5:11 pm ICT by ANI
Astana, Apr 16 (ANI): Emphasising that Kazakhstan has a key role to play in bringing peace and development to Central Asia, the Prime Minister, Dr. Manmohan Singh, on Saturday said India ... Read more...
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BRICS working for shared prosperity: Manmohan Singh
April 14th, 2011 - 1:05 pm ICT by ANI
Sanya, Apr 14 (ANI): Emphasising that BRICS (Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa) economies occupy a strategic economic position, the Prime Minister, Dr. Manmohan Singh, today said that all these ... Read more...
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Water management systems reflect existing socio-economic structures: Ansari
April 13th, 2011 - 5:39 pm ICT by ANI
New Delhi, Apr 13 (ANI): Vice President Mohammad Hamid Ansari today said that water management systems have traditionally reflected existing socio-economic structures and governance mechanisms.Addressing at "India Water Forum-2011" and the "International ... Read more...
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Pakistan determined to uproot “toxic brew” of terrorism: Zardari
April 13th, 2011 - 2:58 pm ICT by ANI
Ankara, April 13(ANI): Pakistan is determined to uproot the "toxic brew" of terrorism, which poses a threat to the country's security, President Asif Ali Zardari has said.Zardari, who is on a four-day ... Read more...
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Buy original software, Microsoft tells people in Lucknow
April 6th, 2011 - 8:21 pm ICT by IANS
Lucknow, April 6 (IANS) Emphasising upon the use of original software and products, Microsoft Corporation Wednesday carried out a road show in Uttar Pradesh's capital Lucknow to educate customers about ... Read more...
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Publish passport details of son, Chandy tells Achuthanandan
March 28th, 2011 - 4:55 pm ICT by IANS
Thiruvananthapuram, March 28 (IANS) Kerala Chief Minister V.S. Achuthanandan should publish the passport details of his son V.A. Arunkumar, alleged to be involved in various corruption deals, Congress leader Oommen ... Read more...
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No more forced land acquisition, says Buddhadeb
March 27th, 2011 - 1:36 am ICT by IANS
Kolkata, March 27 (IANS) Emphasising that the Left Front government in West Bengal has learnt a necessary lesson from the Singur fiasco, Chief Minister Buddhadeb Bhattacharjee Saturday said it has ... Read more...
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Manmohan Singh says India wants to resolve all issues with Pakistan
March 4th, 2011 - 5:43 pm ICT by ANI
Jammu, Mar 4 (ANI): Asserting that regardless of the problems between the Asian neighbours, the Prime Minister, Dr. Manmohan Singh, on Friday said India wants to resolve all outstanding issues, including ... Read more...
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