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Pandit organisation demands commission on eruption of militancySubscriber Only

October 25, 2009 17:18 IST

An organisation of Kashmiri Pandits demanded a commission be set up to fix responsibility for the eruption of militancy in J-K and the mass exodus of most of the community from the valley.

‘Troops must be more proactive to foil infiltration’Subscriber Only

October 25, 2009 17:08 IST

To foil infiltration attempts from across the border and maintain law and order,troops must be more proactive in Jammu and Kashmir,a top army officer has said.

Event organised for Dal lake preservationSubscriber Only

October 25, 2009 17:05 IST

A run was organised on the banks of Dal lake to raise awareness about the need to protect the world famous water body from the onslaught of pollution which is threatening its existence.

What Muslims were to BJP,Maoists are to Cong: ArundhatiSubscriber Only

October 25, 2009 15:50 IST

Supporting unconditional talks with the Maoists,activist Arundhati Roy has alleged that "economic interests" in mineral-rich states have driven the government to launch action against them.

Lashkar miltiant arrested in KishtwarSubscriber Only

October 25, 2009 15:43 IST

A Lashkar-e-Toiba militant has been arrested from a village in Kishtwar district of J-K,a police officer said.

2 naxals,including a woman,killed in encounter in RaipurSubscriber Only

October 25, 2009 15:22 IST

Two Naxals,including a woman,were killed in encounters in two separate incidents took place in Bastar region on Sunday,police said.

One killed,8 injured in a clash with CPM activistsSubscriber Only

October 25, 2009 15:04 IST

A Trinamool Congress supporter was killed and eight others were injured in clashes with CPI(M) activists in South 24 Parganas district,police sources said.

Late for flight,techie makes hoax callSubscriber Only

October 25, 2009 14:47 IST

A hoax call allegedly made by a young software engineer getting late for his flight created panic at the airport,delaying the take-off of a Bangalore-bound Go Air plane with 164 people on board.

China should not raise objection to a visit by PM,Dalai: KhanduSubscriber Only

October 25, 2009 14:27 IST

Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Dorjee Khandu has said that China had no business in objecting to the PM's visit to the mountain state as history shows that Arunachal was never a part of China.

Editor of local news agency arrested for ISI linksSubscriber Only

October 25, 2009 14:20 IST

An editor of a local news agency was arrested for his alleged links with the Pakistan Army and the Inter Services Intelligence (ISI) in Jammu city,police said.

Army using land in Ladakh to entertain officials’ families: JKSubscriber Only

October 25, 2009 14:10 IST

Army is using land in Ladakh division of Jammu and Kashmir for entertaining the families of their officials in the name of defence of the nation,Jammu and Kashmir government has alleged.

NCERT launches all-India survey on quality of school educationSubscriber Only

October 25, 2009 13:35 IST

In an exercise that will help the government plan out proper policy for inclusion of physically challenged children in education,the NCERT has embarked upon a nationwide survey to find out degree of disability of such students and also the quality of elementary education.

Separate inquiries ordered into youth’s killingSubscriber Only

October 25, 2009 13:30 IST

Separate inquiries by the district administration as well as the army have been ordered into the killing of a youth in Baramulla district as protests continued unabated against the incident in Kupwara.

J-K quiet diplomacy to consider all issues brought to table:PCSubscriber Only

October 25, 2009 12:32 IST

P Chidambaram said that the 'quiet diplomacy' promised with 'every shade of political opinion' in J-K will consider 'everything that is brought to the table'.

Govt asks companies to beef up security at naxal-hit areasSubscriber Only

October 25, 2009 12:30 IST

Concerned over smuggling of explosives used in mining activities,Government has asked companies in the Moaist-hit states to tighten security and prevent theft of explosives used in their operations.

Pak plans to push terrorists to create mayhem in India: PCSubscriber Only

October 25, 2009 11:54 IST

Pakistan-based terror organisations Lashkar-e-Toiba,Jaish-e-Mohammed and Hizbul Mujahideen are planning to infiltrate terrorists into India to "create mayhem",Home Minister P Chidambaram said on Sunday.

Dorjee Khandu sworn in as Arunachal Chief MinisterSubscriber Only

October 25, 2009 11:21 IST

Dorjee Khandu,who led the Congress to a two-thirds majority in the Arunachal Pradesh assembly elections,was on Sunday sworn in as the fifth Chief Minister of the border state.

Chavan,Hooda to return as CMs as Cong goes for status quoSubscriber Only

October 25, 2009 11:19 IST

Going for status quo,Congress has named Ashok Chavan and Bhupinder Singh Hooda as leaders of its legislature parties in Maharashtra and Haryana,clearing the decks for their return as Chief Ministers.

Army could take 20 years to bridge officer shortageSubscriber Only

October 25, 2009 10:55 IST

Bogged down by shortage of 11,500 officers due to low intake at military academies and a high rate of premature retirements,the army has indicated that it will take 20 years to fill up the vacancies.

Poor infrastructure,shortage of teachers mar education programmeSubscriber Only

October 25, 2009 10:35 IST

Poor physical infrastructure and paucity of teachers continue to mar the performance of the government's flagship Sarva Siksha Abhiyan (SSA) scheme,says a Planning Commission study.

Second-time lucky Chavan to be Maharashtra chief ministerSubscriber Only

October 25, 2009 05:33 IST

Inheriting the political legacy of his father,Ashok Chavan,who was tonight chosen to head the Congress Legislature Party in Maharashtra...

7.3-magnitude quake off IndonesiaSubscriber Only

October 24, 2009 21:02 IST

A 7.3-magnitude earthquake struck eastern Indonesia today with tsunami potential,according to seismologists.

IIT faculty to accept new pay structureSubscriber Only

October 24, 2009 17:50 IST

The stand-off between the IIT faculty and Govt over anomalies in pay structure ended.

Allahabad HC no to ‘monitoring’ of Amar case probeSubscriber Only

October 24, 2009 16:44 IST

The Allahabad HC rejected a writ petition filed by a Kanpur resident,praying for its 'monitoring' of the probe with regard to an FIR filed by him against Samajwadi Party leader Amar Singh.