news-in-politicsNCMC plans to clear blockage in Phuktal river
New Delhi, Feb 20 (IANS) The National Crisis Management Committee (NCMC) Friday approved an action plan to clear the blockage in Phuktal river that happened as a result of a massive landslide in
Himachal to form trust for Raghunath temple
Kullu (Himachal Pradesh), Feb 20 (IANS) The Himachal Pradesh government will form a trust for the Lord Raghunath temple to ensure the safety of its idols and valuables, Chief Minister Virbhadra
Swine flu claims 743 lives
New Delhi, Feb 20 (IANS) The number of deaths due to swine flu reached 743 Friday, with 40 more people succumbing to the disease across India.The number of cases rose from 11,071 Thursday to 11,955
Swine flu toll in Telangana rises to 49
Hyderabad, Feb 20 (IANS) Three more people have died of swine flu in Telangana, taking the toll to 49, officials said Friday.According to a health department bulletin issued Friday, 78 samples were
Tamil Nadu government files SLP in SC against HC order
Chennai, Feb 20 (IANS) Tamil Nadu Chief Minister O. Panneerselvam Friday said the government has filed a special leave petition in the apex court against the order of Madras High Court quashing
Nadda reviews health situation in Uttar Pradesh
New Delhi, Feb 20 (IANS) Union Health Minister J.P. Nadda Friday discussed with the Uttar Pradesh government measures to contain cases of Acute Encephalitis Syndrome (AES) and Japanese
Camps to expedite issuance of e-rickshaw learner's licences
New Delhi, Feb 20 (IANS) The Delhi government would be setting up 13 camps across the city between Feb 23 and 28 to speed up the process of issuance of learner's licences for e-rickshaw
Kerala's Vizhinjam port project suffers setback
Thiruvananthapuram, Feb 20 (IANS) Kerala's dream Vizhinjam port project received a serious setback Friday when none of the three bidders in the fray turned up.As per the earlier announced plan,
Sonia Gandhi writes to PM for special status to Andhra
Hyderabad, Feb 20 (IANS) Congress President Sonia Gandhi has requested Prime Minister Narendra Modi to ensure that special category status is granted to Andhra Pradesh immediately.In her letter,
50 die of swine flu in Punjab, Haryana
Chandigarh, Feb 20 (IANS) At least 50 people have died due to swine flu in Punjab, Haryana and Chandigarh in recent days, health officials said here Friday.In Punjab, 27 people have died so far
Mamata congratulates Nitish after Manjhi's exit
Dhaka/Kolkata, Feb 20 (IANS) West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee congratulated Janata Dal (United) leader Nitish Kumar after her embattled Bihar counterpart Jitan Ram Manjhi dramatically
Document Leak: Congress leaders target Petroleum Minister
New Delhi, Feb 20 (IANS) Congress leaders Friday targeted Petroleum Minister Dharmendra Pradhan over his remarks that hinted at espionage in the ministry allegedly having taken place during the
Nigerian woman gang raped in Delhi, four held
New Delhi, Feb 20 (IANS) A 35-year-old Nigerian woman was gang raped in a moving car here, police said Friday. Four people have been arrested.The woman was found in an unconscious state in Mayur
Varanasi widows break tradition, play Holi on the banks of Ganga
Varanasi, Feb 20 (IANS) It turned out to be a different and memorable Friday for hundreds of widows in this temple town as their white attire was smeared in different hues when they, for the
Swine flu alert in northeast India, two women test positive
Agartala/Aizawl/Imphal, Feb 20 (IANS) The northeastern states have sounded a high alert to prevent the spread of swine flu in the bordering region even as two women tested positive for the virus in
77-year-old donates organs at AIIMS
New Delhi, Feb 20 (IANS) A 77-year-old man became the oldest organ donor at the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) here after he donated his liver, both his kidneys and corneas,
Delhi Metro to Run on Single Line on Select Days
New Delhi, Feb 20 (IANS) Trains between Sarita Vihar and Badarpur section will run on single line for a few hours on specific days beginning Saturday, the Delhi Metro said Friday adding that it
Petroleum ministry leak: Accused sent to jail
New Delhi, Feb 20 (IANS) A court in Delhi Friday sent all seven accused in the petroleum ministry document leakage case to jail.All the accused were produced in the Patiala House court in connection
There is need to tackle Hindutva: Prakash Karat
Alappuzha (Kerala), Feb 20 (IANS) There is a need to tackle two forces - big business houses and Hindutva - in the country, CPI-M general secretary Prakash Karat said Friday while attacking the
HC notice to Centre over Prashant Bhushan's plea
New Delhi, Feb 20 (IANS) The Delhi High Court Friday issued notice to the central government on a plea by advocate Prashant Bhushan challenging the government's refusal to reissue him a passport
