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Amendments in AFSPA finalised: ChidambaramSubscriber Only

October 14, 2009 15:41 IST

Home Minister P Chidambaram said that amendments in the controversial legislation have been finalised and sent to the Union Cabinet for approval.

J-K doctors continue strike; health services hit for 10th daySubscriber Only

October 14, 2009 15:40 IST

Even as the govt assured agitating junior doctors that their demands would be met within a time frame,health services remained paralyzed in J-K for the 10th day.

Massive road communication programme on in country: MinisterSubscriber Only

October 14, 2009 15:13 IST

Centre has initiated a massive 7,000 km road communication programme all over the country to provide better connectivity to people.

Sikhs in J-K demand minority statusSubscriber Only

October 14, 2009 14:56 IST

All Parties Sikh Coordination Committee (APSCC) on Wednesday demanded minority status in Jammu and Kashmir and asked the government to provide special benefits and relief to the 'troubled' community in the state.

HM ultra arrestedSubscriber Only

October 14, 2009 14:51 IST

A suspected Hizbul Mujahideen militant was arrested alongwith a grenade in Pulwama district of south Kashmir,a police spokesman said.

Pre-paid mobile may be banned for a while in Kashmir: PCSubscriber Only

October 14, 2009 14:48 IST

The government may have to ban pre-paid mobile telephones for a while in the Kashmir valley because of security considerations if people do not switch over to post-paid connections,HM said.

Katara case: HC refuses urgent hearing to Vikas bail pleaSubscriber Only

October 14, 2009 14:45 IST

The Delhi HC refused to grant urgent hearing to the bail plea of Vikas Yadav,undergoing life imprisonment in the Nitish Katara murder case.

Only employment visas for highly skilled Chinese: PCSubscriber Only

October 14, 2009 14:39 IST

India has made it clear to China it will only issue employment visas to its highly skilled workers and that it has decided against giving business visas,Home Minister P Chidambaram said on Wednesday.

No helicopter in offensive against Naxals: ChidambaramSubscriber Only

October 14, 2009 14:37 IST

P Chidambaram made it clear that helicopters will not be used for operations against the Maoists.

Chidambaram for talks with ‘all shades of political opinion in J-K’Subscriber Only

October 14, 2009 13:55 IST

Union Home Minister P Chidambaram announced that the govt will hold dialogue with all shades of political opinion to formulate contours of a solution in J-K.

Centre preparing renewable energy plan for LadakhSubscriber Only

October 14, 2009 13:25 IST

The Centre is preparing a development plan for harnessing renewable energy in Ladakh keeping in mind the expected load and hydro power potential of the region.

Kupwara residents stage protest against recruitment policySubscriber Only

October 14, 2009 13:21 IST

Residents of Kupwara district staged a demonstration at civil secretariat here protesting against the alleged discrimination in state Government's recruitment policy.

Dehradun fake encounter: CBI arrests 3 copsSubscriber Only

October 14, 2009 12:28 IST

A CBI SIT arrested three policemen who were allegedly involved in the fake encounter killing of MBA student Ranbir Pal in Dehradun in July.

Predict poll results in Maharashtra,win Rs 21 lakh!Subscriber Only

October 14, 2009 12:20 IST

On October 22,the EVMs would not only reveal Maharashtra Assembly poll results but also the winner of another interesting contest -- between rationalists and astrologers.

Baby killed,21 injured in bus accident on J-K highwaySubscriber Only

October 14, 2009 11:20 IST

A baby was killed and 21 others were injured today when a bus in which they were traveling fell into a gorge on national highway near Nagrota,about 15-kms from here,police said.

Maoists blow up telecom tower,torch truck in BiharSubscriber Only

October 14, 2009 11:10 IST

Maoists blew up a tower of a private telecom firm and torched a truck in Bihar's Sheohar District last night.

Lemon village coming up in AssamSubscriber Only

October 14, 2009 11:00 IST

First tried out in Japan and Thailand,a concept village is coming up in a sleepy hamlet in Assam's Nalbari district where thousands of lemon trees will be planted to improve the local economy.

Scotland signs MoU with Indian universitiesSubscriber Only

October 14, 2009 10:19 IST

The Association of Indian Universities (AIU) has signed an agreement with 'Universities Scotland',to promote cooperation and partnerships in areas such as student exchanges,joint research and joint degrees.

Stratford University to set up campus in IndiaSubscriber Only

October 14, 2009 09:46 IST

The prestigious Stratford University has entered into a joint venture with India's Modi Group of industries through which it will establish its educational sites and initiatives in that country.

No escalation of military at Sino-Indian border in NE: ArmySubscriber Only

October 14, 2009 08:46 IST

There was no escalation of military strength at the Chinese side along the international border in Arunachal Pradesh,said a top army official.

Katara case: Vikas moves bail plea for Bharati’s marriageSubscriber Only

October 13, 2009 22:16 IST

Vikas Yadav approached the Delhi High Court for an interim bail citing his sister Bharati's marriage in November.

68 per cent polling recorded in HaryanaSubscriber Only

October 13, 2009 20:29 IST

Amid stray violence that left a polling agent dead and some 20 people injured,an estimated 68 per cent voters exercised their franchise for the Haryana Assembly election.

Mobiles being operated from Tihar: PoliceSubscriber Only

October 13, 2009 20:22 IST

Delhi Police told a court here that mobile phones were being operated from high-security Tihar jail despite jammers.

‘Talks on to arrange jobs for trained inmates after release’Subscriber Only

October 13, 2009 19:32 IST

The Tihar jail administration is holding talks with several private sector industries to arrange placement for vocationally trained inmates on their release.