China issues white paper on poverty reduction
November 16th, 2011 - 1:59 pm ICT by IANS
Beijing, Nov 16 (IANS) China Wednesday unveiled a white paper on its poverty reduction efforts in the past decade, highlighting achievements and the challenges to bringing prosperity to its more ... Read more...
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Over 46 million Americans live in poverty
November 4th, 2011 - 12:40 pm ICT by IANS
Washington, Nov 4 (IANS) They may not be starving, but by American standards some 46.2 million people live in poverty today, more than at any other time in American history, ... Read more...
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Maharashtra launches health insurance scheme for poor
August 26th, 2011 - 9:59 pm ICT by IANS
Mumbai, Aug 26 (IANS) The Maharashtra government Friday gave the green signal for implementation of the ambitious Rajiv Gandhi Lifesaving Health Scheme, which is expected to benefit over 20 ... Read more...
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Public-private model needed to build houses for the poor
February 11th, 2011 - 9:56 pm ICT by IANS
Kolkata, Feb 11 (IANS) With growing urbanisation in India, there is a need for public-private partnerships to provide affordable housing to the poor, an official said Friday."Along with the public authorities, private ... Read more...
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Pakistan lacks effective counter-terrorism policy: PIPS report
January 17th, 2011 - 1:06 pm ICT by ANI
Islamabad, Jan 17(ANI): The internal security situation continues to be a pressing challenge for Pakistan, as the rule of law is lacking not only in KPK and FATA but all across the ... Read more...
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Use natural resources in sustainable manner, urges Sibal
October 22nd, 2010 - 8:59 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Oct 22 (IANS) India's natural resources should be used in a sustainable manner with unique and cost-effective solutions, Human Resource Development Minister Kapil Sibal said Friday.Inaugurating the Green Conclave ... Read more...
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Bengal for equal rights for backward sections: Buddhadeb
March 13th, 2010 - 9:32 pm ICT by IANS
Kolkata, March 13 (IANS) West Bengal Chief Minister Buddhadeb Bhattacharjee Saturday said his government would work towards ensuring equal rights for the socially and economically backward sections - including Muslims - in ... Read more...
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Bhopal Gas tragedy victims stage rally outside Union Carbide factory
December 3rd, 2009 - 5:55 pm ICT by ANI
Bhopal, Dec.3 (ANI): Victims of the Bhopal gas tragedy and their families held a rally outside Union Carbide Factory to mark 25th anniversary of world's most deadly industrial disaster.The factory was seen ... Read more...
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Homage paid to Bhopal Gas tragedy victims
December 3rd, 2009 - 5:50 pm ICT by ANI
Bhopal, Dec.3 (ANI): Indians paid homage to the gas tragedy victims on Thursday at an all religion prayer meeting held here.One of the world's most deadly industrial disasters, the Bhopal gas tragedy ... Read more...
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Rs.7,266-cr package insufficient for Bundelkhand: Mulayam (Lead)
November 22nd, 2009 - 7:31 pm ICT by IANS
Lucknow, Nov 22 (IANS) Samajwadi Party leader and former Uttar Pradesh chief minister Mulayam Singh Yadav, who celebrated his 71st birthday Sunday, said the Rs.7,266 crore special package by the central government ... Read more...
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Mulayam urges party to penetrate rural areas
November 22nd, 2009 - 4:57 pm ICT by IANS
Lucknow, Nov 22 (IANS) Samajwadi Party leader and former Uttar Pradesh chief minister Mulayam Singh Yadav celebrated his 71st birthday Sunday when he asked his party cadres to reach out to the ... Read more...
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Rahul Gandhi criticizes BJP’s ‘India Shining’ campaign
April 26th, 2009 - 10:14 pm ICT by ANI
Bhind (Madhya Pradesh), Apr 26 (ANI): Congress General Secretary Rahul Gandhi on Sunday criticized BJP's 'India Shining' campaign, saying so long as "there is one poor and one unemployed in the ... Read more...
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Bush calls for end of Mugabe’s rule in Zimbabwe
December 10th, 2008 - 11:08 am ICT by IANS
Washington, Dec 10 (Xinhua) US President George W. Bush Tuesday called on African leaders to push for an end to Robert Mugabe's rule in Zimbabwe, saying it is time for the Zimbabwean ... Read more...
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India makes rapid strides in eradicating extreme poverty
July 25th, 2008 - 12:37 pm ICT by IANS
By Rajeev Ranjan Roy
New Delhi, July 25 (IANS) India is making impressive progress towards achieving the UN's millennium development goals (MDGs) such as eradicating extreme poverty and ensuring universal primary education, says ... Read more...
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