Goa extends fishing ban so fish stays on plate
August 4th, 2012 - 1:36 pm ICT by IANS
Panaji, Aug 4 (IANS) In order to ensure that fish continues to be available in the quintessential Goan thali (plate), it has now been decided to extend the ban on ... Read more...
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Government steps up effort to boost inland waterways
July 16th, 2012 - 11:12 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, July 16 (IANS) To promote private investment into inland waterways, the central government Monday constituted a committee which will identify new areas for attracting funds and private investment ... Read more...
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Government steps up efforts for consensus on Lokpal
May 11th, 2012 - 8:10 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, May 11 (IANS) Government is trying to build a consensus on the Lokpal Bill and will discuss the issue with some key political parties during the weekend, ... Read more...
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Sharp drop in vodka production, Russian alcohol makers
April 5th, 2012 - 11:03 am ICT by IANS
Moscow, April 5 (IANS/RIA Novosti) The number of alcoholic drink makers in Russia fell 32 percent last year as a result of government steps to re-license local manufacturers and sellers, ... Read more...
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What’s sucking Meghalaya’s famed oranges dry
December 23rd, 2011 - 1:58 pm ICT by IANS
Shillong, Dec 23 (IANS) They have in the past been certified as the "best, sweet and juicy oranges" by central horticulture authorities. But the famed Khasi Mandarin oranges of Meghalaya ... Read more...
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Government steps up attack on Hazare
August 14th, 2011 - 6:32 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Aug 14 (IANS) Stepping up its attack on social activist Anna Hazare who has threatened to go on an indefinite fast from Aug 16 to push for ... Read more...
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Ramdev was asked to leave, started protesting: Delhi Police (Lead)
June 17th, 2011 - 5:00 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, June 17 (IANS) Claiming there was a security threat to Baba Ramdev, the Delhi Police Friday told the Supreme Court that the yoga guru was evicted from the ... Read more...
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Government steps in to promote book reading (Lead)
June 15th, 2011 - 6:10 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, June 15 (IANS) The government Wednesday unveiled a financial scheme to promote book reading.The culture ministry announced the pilot scheme to aid book fairs, exhibitions, participation in international ... Read more...
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Government steps in to stop demolition of Ringo Starr’s birthplace
April 20th, 2011 - 5:05 pm ICT by ANI
London, Apr 20 (ANI): Beatles member Ringo Starr's Liverpool birthplace has been saved after the government stepped-in to block its demolition.In a dramatic 11th hour move, Housing Minister Grant Shapps imposed special ... Read more...
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Black money: Apex court seeks details on government steps (Lead)
January 27th, 2011 - 10:16 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Jan 27 (IANS) The Supreme Court Thursday asked the central government to furnish details of the steps it has taken to get back the black money stashed away in foreign ... Read more...
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Black money: Apex court seeks details on government steps
January 27th, 2011 - 3:19 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Jan 27 (IANS) The Supreme Court Thursday asked the central government to furnish details of the steps it had taken to get back the black money stashed away in foreign ... Read more...
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Government steps in for more Hindi on computers
September 17th, 2010 - 4:24 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Sep 17 (IANS) Those who prefer to use Hindi over other languages can rejoice. The government has requested Indian and international IT giants to prioritise developing software that will facilitate ... Read more...
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‘Exports driving meat prices out of Pakistani people’s reach’
August 26th, 2010 - 7:14 pm ICT by IANS
Islamabad, Aug 26 (IANS) Meat, already out of the reach of the poor in Pakistan, will soon become too costly for most of the people unless the government steps in to ban ... Read more...
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Oz Immigration Minister meets Indian students
June 19th, 2009 - 2:41 pm ICT by ANI
Melbourne, June 19 (ANI): Australia's Minister for Immigration and Citizenship, Chris Evans, today met representatives from the Indian community in Melbourne to listen directly to their views on the racial attacks involving ... Read more...
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Kerala government steps in to avert strike at Cochin Port
May 12th, 2009 - 6:42 pm ICT by IANS
Kochi, May 12 (IANS) Kerala Port Minister M. Vijayakumar Tuesday said the state government will act as a mediator between the central government and agitating Cochin Port workers, who fear they will ... Read more...
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Satyam’s Raju surrenders, government steps in to rescue IT bellwether (Second Intro Roundup)
January 10th, 2009 - 12:38 am ICT by IANS
Hyderabad/New Delhi, Jan 9 (IANS) Disgraced founder of Satyam Computer Services B. Ramalinga Raju Friday night surrendered before the Andhra Pradesh police and was arrested, three days after admitting to the ... Read more...
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Orissa Government steps up search operation in Malkangiri district
July 2nd, 2008 - 3:18 pm ICT by ANI
Bhubaneshwar, July 2 (ANI): The search operation to trace out 35 missing commandos, who were feared drowned after the Maoists capsized their boat, is being stepped up with mobilisation of additional ... Read more...
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Government steps in to check drug abuse among youth
April 15th, 2008 - 11:59 am ICT by admin
By Rajeev Ranjan Roy
New Delhi, April 15 (IANS) The government has decided to step in and do its bit to check growing drug abuse among youngsters. It will soon initiate a series ... Read more...
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Academia divided over Supreme Court ruling on OBC quota
April 10th, 2008 - 8:41 pm ICT by admin
By Fakir Balaji
Bangalore, April 10 (IANS) Academic experts in India's silicon hub are divided over the Supreme Court judgement Thursday upholding 27 percent reservation for students of other backward classes (OBCs) in ... Read more...
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‘China’s interim price control necessary, legal’
March 6th, 2008 - 5:14 pm ICT by admin
Xinhua
Beijing, March 6 (Xinhua) China's interim price intervention announced in mid-January is necessary and in accord with the law and should not be read as an administrative interference with market behaviour, a ... Read more...
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