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  • Key accused in Gorkha League prez’s murder case flees from custody

    Nicol Tamang, main accused in the murder of All India Gorkha League president Madan Tamang, on Sunday escaped from CID custody in West Bengal’s Darjeeling district, police said. Tamang was arrested on 16th August and kept in CID custody at Pintal village near Siliguri after he was produced in Darjeeling district court the next day, […]

    Curfew imposed in Trehgam; in force in parts of Srinagar

    Curfew was clamped in Trehgam town of Kupwara district on Sunday even as the restrictions remained in force in major parts of Srinagar and Bijbehara town of south Kashmir in the wake of a call for shutdown by the separatists. “Curfew was clamped in Trehgam town of Kupwara district as a precautionary measure,” police said. […]

    Yamuna crosses danger mark, people evacuated

    The water level of Yamuna River has crossed the danger level due to incessant rains in New Delhi in the last three days, forcing the government to evacuate people living in low-lying areas along its bank. The river crossed the danger level of 204.83 metres on Friday evening and now it is flowing 11 cm […]

    Women’s bill to be brought in LS soon: Govt

    The much-awaited women’s reservation bill will be brought to the Lok Sabha soon while the amendments to the proposed bill are required to meet the demands of various parties. “The Women’s Reservation Bill will be a reality soon under the Chairmanship of Madam Speaker. Any amendment will also be taken up at a subsequent period. […]

    Bill to provide voting rights to NRIs

    A bill to provide voting rights to Indians living abroad was introduced in Rajya Sabha on Saturday, with the government saying it would enable NRIs to participate in their home country’s democratic process, which was their “legitimate” wish. Moving the Representation of People (Amendment) Bill 2010, Law Minister M Veerappa Moily explained the details regarding […]

    PM unveils call centre ‘Udyami Helpline’ for MSMEs

    Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on Saturday inaugurated a call centre ‘Udyami Helpline’, which will provide information about business possibilities and loan facilities to entrepreneurs keen on setting up small units. After inaugurating the helpline, the Prime Minister said this initiative would help in expanding the outreach of support provided under the various schemes and programmes […]

    Curfew clamped in some parts of Kashmir Valley

    Curfew was clamped on Saturday in some parts of Srinagar, Sopore, Anantnag and Bijbehara towns in the wake of a separatists’ call for shutdown and protests. “Areas under the jurisdiction of police stations of Srinagar district – Batamloo, Bemina, Qamarwari, Kralkhud, Nowhatta, Khanyar, M R Gunj, Safakadal, Rainawari, Maisuma, Shaheedgunj and Abi-guzar area of police […]

    Yamuna crosses danger mark, people evacuated

    The water level of Yamuna River has crossed the danger level due to incessant rains in New Delhi in the last three days, forcing the government to evacuate people living in low-lying areas along its bank. The river crossed the danger level of 204.83 metres on Friday evening and now it is flowing 11 cm […]

    Sikhs need not fear in Kashmir: Govt

    Government on Friday held out an assurance that Sikhs had nothing to fear in Kashmir in the wake of reported threats to the minority community from militants to convert to Islam or leave the Valley, an issue that triggered concern in Parliament. The threat also evoked sharp condemnation from Punjab Chief Minister Parkash Singh Badal, […]

    India-Japan strategic dialogue today, nuke issue on agenda

    India and Japan will hold the fourth strategic dialogue on Saturday when Japanese Foreign Minister Katsuya Okada arrives in New Delhi, during which the two sides will discuss a wide gamut of issues, including civil nuclear cooperation. Okada will have delegation-level talks with External Affairs Minister S M Krishna during which they will review the […]