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BSF foils intrusion bidNEW DELHI: Border Security Force BSF personnel have foiled an intrusion attempt by Bangladeshi soldiers in the R...

BSF foils intrusion bid

NEW DELHI: Border Security Force BSF personnel have foiled an intrusion attempt by Bangladeshi soldiers in the Rajshahi sector and shot dead two intruders, sources said here on Thursday. Several other intruders were injured when BSF personnel opened fire after repeated warnings failed to deter them. A senior BSF officer said the matter had however been sorted out after a border meeting between the officials of the two countries.

Delhi to honour eminent residents

NEW DELHI: On the first day of the new millennium, ten eminent residents of the Capital will be honoured for their contributions to the growth and well-being of the city, the Delhi Govt announced on Thursday. Among the criteria for selection of The Millennium Awards8217; are being a Delhiite for the past 20 years and excellence in some field of public service.

Internet portal in Hindi launched

NEW DELHI: Webdunia.Com 8212; claimed to be the world8217;s first Internet portal in Hindi 8212; was launched onThursday by former PM I K Gujral with a view to make the information super highway accessible to millions of non-English speaking Indians. The portal, promoted by the Indore-based Suvi Information System, will have the latest news and features.

Freedom fighter Viswanadha dead

RAJAHMUNDRY: Veteran freedom fighter Nadimpalli Viswanadha Raju died at his native Vannichintala village in East Godavary district of Andhra Pradesh on Wednesday after a brief illness. He was 89. Raju, a recipient of the Tamrapatra, was imprisoned several times during the freedom movement.

Two FCI officials suspended

MOGA: Two quality inspectors of the Food Corporation of India have been suspended on charges of dereliction of duty, Senior Regional Manager North D P Reddy said. The two inspectors P K Sehgal and Joginder Singh who were posted at Nihal Singh Wala, were suspended with immediate effect, Reddy said.

Cheating charges against exporters

NEW DELHI: A Delhi court on Thursday framed chargesagainst two exporters for allegedly cheating the Foreign Trade Directorate by procuring advance licences worth Rs 46 lakh on forged documents. Syed Ahmed Khan and Gulam Rasool were charged under Section 420 of IPC for cheating the government.