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  • Govt open to discussion on Lokpal issue, says PM

    The Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh says the Government is open to discussion on the Lok Pal issue and called for a broad national consensus. Dr. Singh said the government is for a strong Lok Pal Bill and expressed the hope that with the cooperation of all thinking segments of public opinion it can be […]

    Road accident in J&K kills 19; Injures 20 others

    In Jammu and Kashmir 19 persons were killed and 20 others sustained injuries, 17 of them critically, in a major road accident in the hilly district of Poonch on Saturday. The incident occurred when a badly overloaded Canter vehicle rolled down into the 250 feet deep gorge at Madana, about 19 kilometers from Poonch town. […]

    Oil tanker with 21 Indians taken hostage off Oman coast

    An oil tanker with 21 Indian crew members on board has been hijacked off the coast of Oman. According to a statement issued by the Directorate General of Shipping in Mumbai, the vessel MV Fairchem Bogey was hijacked today while it was at the port of Salalah anchorage near the Gulf of Aden. He , […]

    J&K: 12 infiltrators killed in fierce encounter at LoC

    In the Kashmir Valley, 12 infiltrators were killed in a fierce encounter at line of control in Gurez Sector. An official spokesman told our Srinagar Correspondent Bashir Malik that six bodies have been recovered as the other six were drowned in the river Kishan Ganga. He said that one Lieutenant Nawdeep Singh also laid down […]

    Parliamentary panel seeks public opinion on Lokpal Bill

    A Parliamentary committee has sought public opinion and suggestions on the Lokpal Bill, giving people 15 days to send their feedback on the measure which proposes to create an anti-corruption watchdog. The Parliamentary Standing Committee on Law and Justice and Personnel on Saturday issued an advertisement in dailies giving out salient features of the Bill […]

    EC issues guidelines to deal with Paid News phenomenon

    The Election Commission has issued guidelines to the Chief Electoral Officers of all the States and Union Territories to deal with Paid News phenomenon effectively. In a statement released in New Delhi, the Commission has said that a mechanism is in place to deal with the misuse of media platforms owned by political parties or […]

    Growth target for 12th 5yr plan can be revised to 9.2 pc: PM

    The Prime Minister says, the growth target for the 12th five year plan can be revised to 9.2 percent if the domestic and global economic situation improves. Dr Manmohan Singh told the Planning Commission Panel that 9 percent growth is feasible in the next plan, if government takes tough decisions. Talking to reporters after the […]

    Army officer, 5 militants killed as major infiltration bid foils in LoC

    Five terrorists and an Army officer were killed and two jawans injured as troops foiled a major infiltration bid near the Line of Control in Gurez sector of the Kashmir Valley on Saturday. Defence Spokesman Lt Col J S Brar said, a large group of heavily-armed ultras was trying to sneak into the Gurez Valley […]

    Govt for strong Lokpal Bill, open to discussion: PM

    Prime Minister says, the Government is for a strong Lok Pal Bill and open to discussion on the issue. Calling for a broad national consensus , Dr.Manmohan Singh expressed the hope that the government can enlist the cooperation of all thinking segments of public opinion to ensure that the end product is a strong and […]

    Nation pays homage to Rajiv Gandhi

    Nation is paying homage to the former Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi to mark his birthday celebrations today. An all religion prayer meeting is being held at his Samadhi at Vir Bhoomi in Delhi. The day is also being observed as Sadbhavana Diwas. A series of functions have been planned by various social and political organisations […]