Shutdown hits normal life in Manipur
August 30th, 2012 - 5:09 pm ICT by IANS
Imphal, Aug 30 (IANS) Normal life in Manipur came to a standstill Thursday during an 18-hour shutdown called by the joint action committee demanding the release of a businessman abducted ... Read more...
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Brazil to invest in individual sports to boost Olympic tally
July 28th, 2012 - 4:36 pm ICT by IANS
Rio de Janeiro, July 28 (IANS) Brazilian President Dilma Rousseff has outlined plans to focus investments in individual Olympic events to lift the country's medal tally at the 2016 Rio ... Read more...
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Odisha objects to Andhra’s move on Polavaram project
July 24th, 2012 - 11:28 pm ICT by IANS
Bhubaneswar, July 24 (IANS) Odisha Tuesday objected to Andhra Pradesh floating tenders for the construction of multi-purpose Polavaram irrigation project in that state, with Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik raising ... Read more...
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Japan launches South Korean satellite
May 18th, 2012 - 3:58 am ICT by IANS
Tokyo, May 18 (IANS) Japan early Friday launched a South Korean satellite from its space centre in southwestern part of the country.Japan's H-2A rocket, carrying Arirang 3 multi-purpose observation satellite, ... Read more...
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Stop harassing Christians, Tamil bishops tell government
March 8th, 2012 - 10:15 pm ICT by IANS
Chennai, March 8 (IANS) The central government should stop harassing Christians and withdraw the negative remarks on the Tuticorin Diocese for allegedly financing the anti-Kudankulam Nuclear Power Project (KNPP) protesters, ... Read more...
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NASA loses command codes to control space station
March 2nd, 2012 - 3:23 pm ICT by IANS
Washington, March 2 (IANS) An unencrypted laptop computer stolen from NASA last year contained command codes used to control the International Space Station (ISS), media reports said.
The PC Magazine ... Read more...
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India, Canada teams to clash in Kabaddi finals
November 19th, 2011 - 10:58 am ICT by IANS
Bathinda (Punjab), Nov 19 (IANS) A spirited Canada pulled off a surprise win over Pakistan to set up a clash with hosts India in the finals of the second World ... Read more...
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China to issue 800 mn multi-purpose cards
August 30th, 2011 - 3:41 pm ICT by IANS
Beijing, Aug 30 (IANS) China aims to issue around 800 million multi-purpose cards that will allow their holders to perform a variety of tasks, including financial transactions and information inquiry, ... Read more...
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Five killed, 20 injured in Manipur blast (Lead)
August 1st, 2011 - 6:25 pm ICT by IANS
Imphal, Aug 1 (IANS) At least five people were killed and 20 injured in a powerful explosion Monday at a crowded marketplace in the capital of India's restive northeastern state ... Read more...
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Punjab politics behind plea against canal work: Haryana
June 16th, 2011 - 10:44 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, June 16 (IANS) The Supreme Court Thursday was told that Punjab's application seeking to restrain Haryana from constructing a four-km wall along a canal was the fallout of ... Read more...
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Tagore cultural complexes scheme announced
May 18th, 2011 - 12:08 am ICT by IANS
New Delhi, May 17 (IANS) The government has announced the details of the new Tagore cultural complexes to be built in connection with the 150th birth anniversary of Nobel laureate ... Read more...
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Now, lightweight curtains that ‘quench’ noise!
May 4th, 2011 - 1:41 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, May 4 (ANI): In a striking acoustic innovation, Swiss researchers have developed lightweight, translucent curtain materials, which are excellent at absorbing sound.The successful project is the work of Empa researchers, ... Read more...
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‘God Particle’ find claims branded ‘premature’
April 27th, 2011 - 2:26 pm ICT by ANI
However, a spokesman for Cern, which runs the LHC, confirmed the note wasauthentic, but cautioned that it could turn out to be a false alarm as it had not beenheld ... Read more...
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Woman wins contest to attend UAE satellite launch
March 29th, 2011 - 4:25 am ICT by IANS
Abu Dhabi, March 29 (IANS/WAM) A woman from the United Arab Emirates (UAE) pipped 160 other residents to win a contest held to select a visitor to the country's first ... Read more...
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Hindi institute’s golden jubilee celebrations in Delhi
March 16th, 2011 - 1:41 pm ICT by IANS
Agra, March 16 (IANS) Human Resource Development Minister Kapil Sibal will inaugurate the year-long golden jubilee celebrations of Agra's Central Hindi Institute in the national capital on March 28.The Central ... Read more...
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Malkangiri Collector abduction: Orissa agrees to 8 of 14 Maoist demands
February 22nd, 2011 - 1:02 pm ICT by ANI
Bhubaneswar, Feb 22 (ANI): After the second day of negotiations between the Maoists and the mediators, the Orissa Government has conceded to eight of the 14 demands of the Maoists.However, their ... Read more...
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‘Peepli Live’ team to praise Narmada Dam project
January 8th, 2011 - 5:37 pm ICT by IANS
Bhopal, Jan 8 (IANS) The group which sang "Mahangayi Dayan Khaye Jaat Hai..." in Oscar-nominated film "Peepli Live" would sing for the Narmada Valley Development Authority and praise the Narmada Dam project, ... Read more...
Posted in Environment |
Orissa objects to green signal to Polavaram project
January 7th, 2011 - 2:26 pm ICT by IANS
Bhubaneswar, Jan 7 (IANS) Orissa will move the Supreme Court against the clearance granted by a Central Water Commission panel to the multi-purpose Polavaram irrigation project in Andhra Pradesh, an official said ... Read more...
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Second international auto show kicks off in Bangalore
January 7th, 2011 - 1:45 pm ICT by ANI
Bangalore, Jan.7 (ANI): A four-day-long International Auto Show 2011 (IAS-2011) began at Bangalore's Palace Grounds on Thursday.The expo is one of the biggest car events in the region that happens once in ... Read more...
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World Bank launches $6.1 bn support programme for Bangladesh
September 15th, 2010 - 11:18 pm ICT by IANS
Dhaka, Sep 15 (DPA) The World Bank Wednesday launched its Country Assistance Strategy for Bangladesh, proposing financial support of $6.1 billion over a period of four years.
The fund is to contribute to ... Read more...
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Aerostat for CWG opening ceremony unveiled
September 9th, 2010 - 12:06 am ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Sep 8 (IANS) The aerostat, or helium-balloon, touted to be the star attraction at the opening ceremony of the Oct 3-14 Commonwealth Games was unveiled amidst heavy rain at the ... Read more...
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Orissa moves Supreme Court against irrigation project
September 4th, 2010 - 10:54 pm ICT by IANS
Bhubaneswar, Sep 4 (IANS) Orissa Saturday moved the Supreme Court against the final clearance granted by the union environment and forests ministry to the multi-purpose Polavaram irrigation project on river Godavari in ... Read more...
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Orissa to move Supreme Court against Polavaram project
August 30th, 2010 - 5:04 pm ICT by IANS
Bhubaneswar, Aug 30 (IANS) Orissa Monday said it will move the Supreme Court against the clearance granted by the union environment and forests ministry to the multi-purpose Polavaram irrigation project on ... Read more...
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World Bank loan for Nagarjuna Sagar’s modernisation
August 14th, 2010 - 10:29 pm ICT by IANS
Hyderabad, Aug 14 (IANS) The World Bank will provide Rs.2,025 crore as a loan for the modernisation project of Nagarjuna Sagar, a major multi-purpose reservoir in Andhra Pradesh.
The loan agreement was signed ... Read more...
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Caste census modalities not decided: Pranab (Second Lead)
August 12th, 2010 - 4:35 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Aug 12 (IANS) The modalities of caste enumeration for Census 2011 have not yet been decided, Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee said in the Lok Sabha Thursday amid allegations by ... Read more...
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Uproar in Lok Sabha over caste-based census (Lead)
August 12th, 2010 - 1:44 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Aug 12 (IANS) The Lok Sabha was Thursday adjourned till noon after opposition members created an uproar over caste enumeration expected to be done at the biometric phase of ... Read more...
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Gill offers ‘no comments’ on CWG financial irregularities
August 4th, 2010 - 6:43 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Aug 4 (IANS) Sports minister M.S. Gill Wednesday refused to comment on alleged financial irregularities in the organising committee for the Oct 3-14 Commonwealth Games saying that the issue will ... Read more...
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‘Twilight’ star Kellan Lutz invents multi-purpose omelette maker
July 18th, 2010 - 6:00 pm ICT by ANI
Wellington, July 18 (ANI): 'Twilight' star Kellan Lutz has invented his very own multi-purpose omelette maker.The 25-year-old American has had a passion for creating things. He even studied chemical engineering before finding ... Read more...
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Sterlite-Leighton to build multipurpose berth at Paradip port
July 5th, 2010 - 2:22 pm ICT by IANS
Bhubaneswar, July 5 (IANS) A consortium of Sterlite Industries and Leighton Contractors will build a multi-purpose berth at Orissa's Paradip port at an estimated cost of Rs.387.31 crore, a port official ... Read more...
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Looted goods from US, NATO trucks openly being sold in Peshawar market
June 25th, 2010 - 6:20 pm ICT by ANI
Peshawar, June 25(ANI): Looted goods from U.S. and NATO supply convoys en route to military bases in Afghanistan, can be brought at cheap prices from a black market in Peshawar, a city ... Read more...
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Dubai welcomes “Being Human”
May 25th, 2010 - 7:57 pm ICT by Sampurn Wire
May 25, 2010 (Sampurn Wire):Be sure to expect fireworks on the 27th and 28th May 2010 in Dubai with stunning shows and performances from top Bollywood stars, high energy sport events ... Read more...
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Multi-purpose ‘green’ decontaminants for terrorist attack sites developed
April 29th, 2010 - 3:29 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, April 29 (ANI): U.S. chemists and military scientists have created a set of ultra-strength cleaners designed for use in the aftermath of a terrorist attack.The research team, led by George ... Read more...
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NASA Launches Space Shuttle Discovery
April 5th, 2010 - 8:39 pm ICT by GD
By Gina Gomez
Cape Canaveral, Apr 5, (THAINDIAN NEWS) NASA's Kennedy Space Center launched its space shuttle 'Discovery' during the wee hours of Monday morning. This marks the second shuttle missions by NASA ... Read more...
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Samsung launches Zipel e-Diary - the latest model of a fridge with internet
March 8th, 2010 - 10:45 pm ICT by Aishwarya Bhatt
Seoul, Mar 8 (THAINDIAN NEWS) Samsung has launched the latest model of a fridge with Internet – Zipel e-Diary. It is said to be the most advanced fridge, which boasts of ... Read more...
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J-K Government deploys ‘Finnish machines’ to clean Dal Lake
March 6th, 2010 - 5:06 pm ICT by ANI
Srinagar, Mar 6 (ANI): The Jammu and Kashmir Government has deployed two state-of-the-art 'Finnish machines' to clean the over polluted Dal Lake.Lakes and Waterways Development Authority (LAWDA) officials along with engineers from ... Read more...
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