NHRC issues notice to Maharashtra over farm suicides
September 12th, 2012 - 7:36 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Sep 12 (IANS) The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has sought a reply from the Maharashtra government over seven farm suicides that took place last week within a ... Read more...
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Dubai Municipality praised for competitiveness
June 11th, 2012 - 12:56 am ICT by IANS
Dubai, June 10 (IANS/WAM) The World Bank has rated the Dubai Municipality as the world's 12th best government organization in 2012 in terms of competitiveness, an official said Sunday.Khalid Mohammed ... Read more...
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Assam NGO organizes daylong jobs fair for disabled
December 4th, 2010 - 5:36 pm ICT by ANI
Guwahati (Assam), Dec. 4 (ANI): A Guwahati-based non-government organization (NGO) recently organized a daylong jobs fair for the disabled.The Career Access 2010 is the brainchild of the NGO Shishu Sarothi.It is supported ... Read more...
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Prince Charles lauds Punjabis’ contribution, visits organic farm
October 4th, 2010 - 9:26 pm ICT by IANS
Chandigarh, Oct 4 (IANS) The contribution of Punjabis and Sikhs to the British society and economy came in for praise Monday from Prince Charles during his visit to Chandigarh and Punjab.The Prince ... Read more...
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Every Sunday watch Dil Toh Bachcha Hai on Zee Cinema
October 1st, 2010 - 1:01 pm ICT by Sampurn Wire
October 1, 2010 (Sampurn Wire): Fifteen years ago, Superheroes walked the streets of Metroville, performing acts of great heroism and inspiring many to follow their example. But a string of lawsuits ... Read more...
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On Rahul’s birthday, Amit Jogi to lead march into Dantewada
June 14th, 2010 - 6:16 pm ICT by IANS
Raipur, June 14 (IANS) A 40-strong youth contingent led by Amit Jogi, son of Congress leader Ajit Jogi, has planned a seven-day foot march, starting on Congress general secretary Rahul Gandhi's ... Read more...
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Daughters of sex workers produce magazine in Bihar
June 9th, 2010 - 6:06 pm ICT by ANI
Muzaffarpur (Bihar), June 9 (ANI): In an attempt to be accepted by society and have a respectable life, the daughters of sex workers in Bihar's Muzaffarpur District are producing a monthly magazine ... Read more...
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Indian government’s efforts to safeguard yoga from fake patents
June 8th, 2010 - 12:49 pm ICT by ANI
London, Jun 8 (ANI): To protect India's rich heritage of medicinal and medical philosophy and practice, a government body has started filming hundreds of yoga poses in an attempt to provide evidence ... Read more...
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West Bengal NGO calls for kicking the butt this World Anti-Tobacco Day
May 31st, 2010 - 7:52 pm ICT by ANI
Siliguri (West Bengal), May 31 (ANI): A non-government organization in West Bengal's Siliguri city organized a campaign on Monday on the occasion of 'World Anti-Tobacco Day' to make people aware of the ... Read more...
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Tax Extension Form In America To Be Obtained By The People Who Have Not Prepared Their Taxes
April 13th, 2010 - 8:40 pm ICT by Pen Men At Work
April 13, 2010 (Pen Men at Work): Internal revenue service (IRS) is the American government organization accountable for tax gathering and tax law enforcement. It has asked the American citizens to ... Read more...
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Crusade against withcraft by street plays in Jharkhand
March 7th, 2010 - 9:50 pm ICT by ANI
By Girija Shankar OjhaRanchi, March 7 (ANI): A non government organization and a group of tribals in Jharkhand capital Ranchi are spreading awareness through street plays as part of their crusade against ... Read more...
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Statue of young Obama unveiled in Jakarta
December 10th, 2009 - 6:34 pm ICT by IANS
Jakarta, Dec 10 (DPA) A bronze statue of Barack Obama as a young child was unveiled Thursday in Central Jakarta, the neighbourhood where the US president spent part of his childhood.
The ... Read more...
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Orissa youth wins award for snake conservation
December 3rd, 2009 - 12:12 am ICT by IANS
Bhubaneswar, Dec 2 (IANS) Subhendu Mallik, an Orissa youth, will be awarded by a Gujarat based non-government organization for his work on snake conservation.
Mallik, 35, is known for his work on snake ... Read more...
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Padho Punjab-a mission to spread literacy in rural Punjab
September 18th, 2009 - 10:35 pm ICT by ANI
By Ravinder Singh Robin Amritsar, Sep.18 (ANI): Education in government-run-schools of Punjab has been found to be lacking the kind of quality and standard expected of it.A survey conducted under `Padho ... Read more...
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Hindraf leader plans to set up NGO for Malay-Indians
July 29th, 2009 - 4:30 pm ICT by ANI
Kuala Lumpur, July 28 (ANI): Hindraf leader K Vasantha Kumar is planning to set-up a non- government organization to speak-up for the needs of the Malay Indian community.Kumar, who was ... Read more...
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Movement for change in Iran most powerful in 30 years
July 12th, 2009 - 12:56 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, July 12 (ANI): A specialist on Iranian history and religions has determined that basic, irreversible changes are occurring in Iran, which is the most powerful in 30 years.According to Indiana University ... Read more...
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Taliban-planted land mines in Swat supplied by ‘hostile foreign powers’: Pak NGO
June 1st, 2009 - 4:23 pm ICT by ANI
Peshawar, Jun.1 (ANI): A Pakistan based non-government organization, Sustainable Peace and Development Organisation (SPADO), has claimed that the landmines planted by the Taliban in some parts of Swat, Lower Dir and ... Read more...
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Pictures of detainee-abuse could have a ‘destabilising effect’ on Pak : General Petraeus
May 30th, 2009 - 3:35 pm ICT by ANI
Lahore, May 30 (ANI): The US Central Command Chief General David Petraeus has said that publishing images of the abuse of prisoners in US custody could dent Pakistan's efforts to counter extremism. ... Read more...
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Three female NGO employees, driver killed in NWFP
April 7th, 2009 - 12:09 pm ICT by ANI
Islamabad, Apr.7 (ANI): Three female NGO workers of a USAID-funded project along with their driver were reportedly killed by some unidentified gunmen in the North West Frontier Province's Manshera District.All three women ... Read more...
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Rural women take to ”chapatti” business in Tamil Nadu
March 21st, 2009 - 3:13 pm ICT by ANI
Krishnakari (Tamil Nadu), Mar 21 (ANI): Rural women in Tamil Nadu are independently participating in the business of making chapattis under the guidance of self-help groups.
The Tamil Nadu Government and ... Read more...
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Nearly half of urban Chinese are victims of personal data abuse
March 5th, 2009 - 3:31 pm ICT by ANI
New Delhi, Mar 5 (ANI): Nearly half of the 938 people polled in four major Chinese cities have fallen victim to personal data abuse, the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences (CASS), ... Read more...
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A help line for homosexuals launched in Chennai
February 8th, 2009 - 1:12 pm ICT by ANI
Chennai, Feb.8 (ANI): Volunteers and associates of a non-government organization here have launched a help line for homosexuals to provide professional and emotional counselling.
The Chennai-based Indian Community Welfare Organisation (ICWO) launched ... Read more...
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Violence not an option: Tibetan Youth Congress chief (Interview)
November 22nd, 2008 - 11:40 am ICT by IANS
Dharamsala, Nov 22 (IANS) As the top leadership of Tibetan exiles is deliberating the future course of their struggle for identity, the head of the biggest Tibetan non-government organization (NGO) in exile, ... Read more...
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French aid worker kidnapped in Kabul
November 3rd, 2008 - 5:09 pm ICT by IANS
Kabul, Nov 3 (Xinhua) Armed men abducted a French aid worker in the Afghan capital Monday and killed an Afghan who tried to stop the abductors, officials said."It occurred at around 9.10 ... Read more...
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Orphan urchin boy acting in a Tamil movie
October 31st, 2008 - 9:12 pm ICT by ANI
By Arun K. Kannan
Chennai, Oct.31 (ANI): For the first time in Indian cinema, a real life urchin will be seen on the big screen playing a major role in a Tamil ... Read more...
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Website to dissuade smokers launched in Chandigarh
October 1st, 2008 - 8:33 pm ICT by IANS
Chandigarh, Oct 1 (IANS) An anti-smoking website was launched here Wednesday, a day ahead of smoking being banned in public places across the country, an official said here."The smoke free website is ... Read more...
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Musharraf says he will not leave Pakistan
October 1st, 2008 - 6:11 pm ICT by ANI
Rawalpindi, Oct 1 (ANI): Pakistans former President General Pervez Musharraf today stated that he would not move out of the country.According to The News, Musharraf made the statement after offering Eid ... Read more...
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India developing $10 laptop
July 29th, 2008 - 9:01 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, July 29 (IANS) After displaying its prowess in developing the world's cheapest car, India is on track to rolling out the world's cheapest laptop computer that could cost as low ... Read more...
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ULFA cadres vouch for peace, but leaders indulge in violence
July 16th, 2008 - 9:05 am ICT by ANI
By Peter Alex Todd and Vaschipem Kamondan Guwahati, July 16 (ANI): The disconnect between the ULFA leadership and its cadres has been an open secret in Assam for quite a few ... Read more...
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Children in Varanasi set to form a Parliament of their own
June 8th, 2008 - 10:02 pm ICT by ANI
Varanasi, June 8 (ANI): Children in Varanasi are geared up to fight elections slated for June 10 to form their own Parliament in a bid to fight for their rights.There are ... Read more...
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Levy tax on `beedi’, says NGO
May 23rd, 2008 - 1:52 am ICT by admin
Mumbai, May 22 (IANS) A non-government organization (NGO), working in the field of public health in India and other developing countries, has demanded a tax on 'beedi' to discourage smoking habits of ... Read more...
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Sikh doc tops child heath diploma exam in Pak
May 20th, 2008 - 12:08 pm ICT by admin
Lahore , May 20 (ANI): Dr Mimpal Singh has become the first Pakistani Sikh not only to successfully pass the examination of Diploma in Child Health (DCH), but also topped the ... Read more...
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APKF public school imparting free education to weaker section
April 9th, 2008 - 10:50 pm ICT by admin
By Ravinder Singh Robin
Vaien Puien (Tarn Taran) April 9, (ANI): They say Knowledge is Power. And, following these words of wisdom, a non-government organization (NGO) here is imparting free education to ... Read more...
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Nothing wrong in Pelosi expressing her views on Tibet: India
March 22nd, 2008 - 11:10 am ICT by admin
New Delhi, Mar.22 (ANI): The Indian Government has said that there is nothing wrong in visiting U.S. House of Representatives Speaker Nancy Pelosi expressing her personal views on the situation in ... Read more...
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Tibetans barge into Chinese Embassy in India
March 21st, 2008 - 8:36 pm ICT by admin
New Delhi, Mar 21 (ANI): Tibetan protestors on Friday barged into the Chinese Embassy premises in New Delhi, raising the level of their protest against Chinese suppression in Tibet to a ... Read more...
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