Prime minister to inaugurate Emerging Kerala summit
July 16th, 2012 - 4:17 pm ICT by IANS
Thiruvananthapuram, July 16 (IANS) Prime Minister Manmohan Singh will inaugurate 'Emerging Kerala 2012', the flagship global connect programme of the state government to be held at Kochi from Sep ... Read more...
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On World Sparrow Day, move to monitor common birds
March 19th, 2012 - 10:32 pm ICT by IANS
Mumbai, March 19 (IANS) A unique public participation initiative to monitor common birds in the country will be launched Tuesday, to coincide with "World Sparrow Day", an official said here ... Read more...
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Kerala gives nod to personal rapid transit system
February 9th, 2012 - 12:05 am ICT by IANS
Thiruvananthapuram, Feb 8 (IANS) The Kerala cabinet Wednesday gave the nod for the formation of a new company, based on private-public participation, to set up a state of the art ... Read more...
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New technology automatically updates online data
November 30th, 2011 - 4:35 pm ICT by IANS
Tel Aviv, Nov 30 (IANS) Popular websites Wikipedia and Tripadvisor rely on public participation to build up their pool of information, in a process known as crowd data sourcing.Even though ... Read more...
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Activists launch campaign for transparent budgets
November 21st, 2011 - 12:12 am ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Nov 20 (IANS) As many as 100 civil society groups from around the globe and 12 international organisations Sunday met in the Tanzanian capital to launch a global ... Read more...
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China’s government departments flunk transparency test
September 30th, 2011 - 11:31 am ICT by IANS
Beijing, Sep 30 (IANS) Thirty-five of China's State Council's 43 departments have failed a test conducted to determine the transparency of government agencies in the country.The institution that did the ... Read more...
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China’s popular TV talent show axed by broadcast watchdog
September 17th, 2011 - 7:28 pm ICT by IANS
Changsa (China), Sep 17 (IANS) China's state broadcast watchdog has called off a popular TV talent show, the equivalent of "American Idol," after it broke the cap on broadcasting time ... Read more...
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Creative policies needed to resolve Kashmiri alienation: Wajahat Habibullah (Interview)
September 7th, 2011 - 12:46 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Sep 7 (IANS) A placid summer and a peaceful Ramzan should have been the endgame of insurgency in Jammu and Kashmir but the sense of "alienation is too ... Read more...
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US steps up awareness ahead of 9/11 anniversary
August 18th, 2011 - 9:46 am ICT by IANS
Washington, Aug 18 (IANS) US Secretary of Homeland Security Janet Napolitano has announced new steps to guard against terror attacks ahead of the 10th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks, ... Read more...
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Stage set for Bollywood’s grandest show abroad (With Image)
June 22nd, 2011 - 4:33 pm ICT by IANS
Toronto, June 22 (IANS) The stage is set, the mood alive! As Bollywood's grandest and most glamorous celebration, the International Indian Film Academy (IIFA) Weekend and Awards, launches here ... Read more...
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Chandigarh citizens haul up errant cops on Facebook
June 11th, 2011 - 12:26 pm ICT by IANS
Chandigarh, June 11 (IANS) Chandigarh Police created its Facebook account earlier this week to enhance public participation in maintaining law and order. And its laudable efforts to harness social ... Read more...
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Westwood wants TV talk show
February 24th, 2011 - 12:16 am ICT by IANS
London, Feb 23 (IANS) Fashion mogul Vivienne Westwood wants her own TV chat show which will involve public participation.The 70-year-old designer is keen to get the public participation programme up and running ... Read more...
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Raja, Pilot launch ‘Indian Language Technology Proliferation and Deployment Center’
November 12th, 2010 - 10:20 pm ICT by ANI
New Delhi, Nov.12 (ANI): Information Technology and Communication Minister A. Raja and Minister of State for Communications and IT Sachin Pilot launched the 'Indian Language Technology Proliferation and Deployment Center' (ILTP-DC) at ... Read more...
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Delhi flood alert: CM Dikshit appeals people not to panic
September 10th, 2010 - 5:37 pm ICT by ANI
New Delhi, Sep 10 (ANI): Playing down the imminent flood threat in the region, Delhi Chief Minister Sheila Dikshit on Friday appealed to the people to not to panic, and said the ... Read more...
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No forced closure of shops during Games: Dikshit
August 31st, 2010 - 9:07 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Aug 31 (IANS) Delhi Chief Minister Sheila Dikshit Tuesday assured businessmen against forced closure of their establishments and the resultant financial loss during the Commonwealth Games and sought public cooperation ... Read more...
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PM advocates dialogue process for peace in Kashmir
August 10th, 2010 - 9:09 pm ICT by ANI
New Delhi, Aug.10 (ANI): The Prime Minister, Dr. Manmohan Singh, on Tuesday appealed to all groups to join the dialogue process to find a peaceful solution to the situation in Kashmir. ... Read more...
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27 spurious drugs cases reported
May 26th, 2010 - 10:22 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, May 26 (IANS) Twnetyseven cases of spurious drugs have been reported from across India under the government's whistle blower scheme to weed out counterfeit medicines, officials said Wednesday.
The policy encourages ... Read more...
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Reduce your consumption to live more ’sustainably’
April 25th, 2010 - 12:35 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Apr 25 (ANI): Want to live more 'sustainably'? Well, then just don't buy stuff.That's the conclusion of the second annual Earth Day survey at the SUNY College of Environmental Science and ... Read more...
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Now Malaysian couples can hold weddings in police station!
April 15th, 2010 - 3:41 pm ICT by ANI
Kuala Lumpur, April 15 (ANI): In a move to forge a better relationship between the police and the community, a police station in Malaysia has offered couples the use of its compound ... Read more...
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India waking up to art as tourism driver
March 24th, 2010 - 4:03 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, March 24 (IANS) Art, one of the key drivers of tourism across the globe, is trying to become an important stakeholder in the country's multi-million dollar tourism industry by entering ... Read more...
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Volunteers launch Delhi clean drive ahead of Commonwealth Games
March 20th, 2010 - 5:23 pm ICT by ANI
New Delhi, Mar. 20 (ANI): As Delhi gears up to host the 2010 Commonwealth Games later this year, hundreds of volunteers have joined hands with the officials of civic bodies to take ... Read more...
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28th Agartala Book Fair attracts book lovers
March 5th, 2010 - 1:26 pm ICT by ANI
By Pinaki DasAgartala, Mar 5 (ANI): Thousands of book lovers are coming every day at the ongoing 28th Agartala Book Fair.Organised by the Information Cultural Affairs and Tourism (ICAT) Department of Tripura ... Read more...
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Comedian George Lopez Ready With His New Chat Show “Lopez Tonight”
November 10th, 2009 - 7:20 pm ICT by GD
By Gina Gomez
Nov.10, (THAINDIAN NEWS) Mexican American comedian George Lopez is the latest celebrity to join the chat show band wagon. The much acclaimed comedian is ready with his brand new chat ... Read more...
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‘Gandhi Jayanti’ observed in Chandigarh, Haryana
October 2nd, 2009 - 10:37 pm ICT by IANS
Chandigarh, Oct 2 (IANS) The birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi, which is now the International Day of Non-violence, was celebrated in this union territory and in neighbouring Haryana Friday.
In what could ... Read more...
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India needs a robust and vibrant public health system : Azad
September 18th, 2009 - 6:08 pm ICT by ANI
New Delhi, Sep18 (ANI): Union Health and Family Welfare Minister Ghulam Nabi Azad on Friday said that to improve the standard of public health, there is a need for introducing a robust ... Read more...
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“Citizen Sky” project to study bright star that will transform after 27 years
August 25th, 2009 - 3:04 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, August 25 (ANI): Astronomers have launched a new citizen science project called "Citizen Sky" to help study a bright star that will soon begin a puzzling transformation that only happens every ... Read more...
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Tamil Nadu flag-makers report good business ahead of Independence Day
August 12th, 2009 - 8:52 pm ICT by ANI
Chennai, Aug. 12 (ANI): Flag makers in Tirpur, the hosiery hub of Tamil Nadu, are doing a brisk business ahead of the 62nd anniversary of Independence Day.Traders say that there has been ... Read more...
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Former culture minister wins Macau election unopposed
July 26th, 2009 - 5:50 pm ICT by IANS
Macau, July 26 (DPA) Former culture minister Ferdando Chui was elected as Macau's new leader Sunday after running unopposed in a poll of the former Portuguese colony's leading citizens.
A 300-strong election panel, ... Read more...
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House of Lords first to invite public to submit views through YouTube
April 21st, 2009 - 4:48 pm ICT by ANI
London, Apr.21 (ANI): The House of Lords committee has become the first parliamentary body to invite members of the public to submit their views through YouTube. The House of Lords Information ... Read more...
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India is a political, economic paradox: Vice President
April 16th, 2009 - 6:46 pm ICT by ANI
Shimla, Apr 16 (ANI): Vice President Mohammad Hamid Ansari on Thursday described India as a political and economic paradox, a rich-poor nation with a weak strong state."Persistent centrism, and continuous realignment, is ... Read more...
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Assam College offers post-graduate course in eco-restoration
March 29th, 2009 - 7:26 pm ICT by ANI
By Peter Alex ToddGuwahati, March 29 (ANI): Youngsters drawn to the idea of doing something useful for the environment can now educate themselves about it in a better way by attempting a ... Read more...
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Better coordination urged to prevent another 26/11
March 26th, 2009 - 6:21 pm ICT by IANS
Mumbai, March 26 (IANS) A citizens' group Thursday urged better emergency preparedness, sophisticated weapons, better coordination among different security agencies and effective communication to prevent incidents like the Mumbai terror attacks last ... Read more...
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Sri Lanka to regulate public functions after suicide blast
March 13th, 2009 - 8:57 pm ICT by IANS
Colombo, March 13 (IANS) In a precautionary measure following Tuesday's suicide blast in Matara district, Sri Lanka Friday made the defence ministry's approval mandatory for all national and provincial events and festivals.
"Accordingly, ... Read more...
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Kerala budget devoid of any clear-cut proposals: Chandy
February 23rd, 2009 - 7:07 pm ICT by IANS
Thiruvananthapuram, Feb 23 (IANS) Kerala's annual budget presented to the assembly Friday is devoid of any clear-cut proposals on how to take development projects forward, Leader of Opposition Oommen Chandy said here ... Read more...
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Nepal government asked not to push war crime bills
January 30th, 2009 - 3:00 pm ICT by IANS
Kathmandu, Jan 30 (IANS) Two leading Western human rights organisations Friday asked the Maoist government of Nepal not to use its muscle to push through bills that are vital for obtaining justice ... Read more...
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