Archive for June, 2009

Theatre legend Habib Tanvir blended poetry, popular culture

Bhopal, Jun 8 (PTI) Eminent playwright Habib Tanvir, one of the greatest stalwarts of Indian stage, was known for blending theatre, folk and poetry in his works, leaving an indelible mark on the

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We backed you only to face losses: Mulayam tells Congress

New Delhi, Jun 8 (PTI) Samajwadi Party, which bailed out the previous UPA government on the Indo-US nuclear deal, today said that the support has cost it dear. "We supported you.

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Maoists blow up police station in Orissa

Bhubaneshwar, June 8 (ANI): About 100 Maoists, including women, have triggered explosions at the Baipariguda police station in Orissa's Koraput district.

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Cyclone affected in Darjeeling hills impatient for aid

Pankhabari (West Bengal), June 8 (ANI): Families, devastated by landslide triggered by cyclone Aila in Darjeeling hills, have called for immediate relief and rehabilitation.

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Murder Charge against Patil embarrassment to NCP

New Delhi, June 8(ANI): Senior NCP leader and Union Civil Aviation minister Praful Patel said here on Monday that their party will completely dissociate itself from MP Padam Singh Patil, if the charges alleged against him are proved.

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Mafatlal arrested; to be produced in court

Mumbai, Jun 8 (PTI) Sheetal Mafatlal, President of Mafatlal Luxury, was today arrested for allegedly carrying undisclosed jewellery and diamonds worth several lakhs of rupees.

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Lavalin case; CPI(M) criticises Gavai’s decision

New Delhi, Jun 8 (PTI) The CPI(M) today termed as "unfortunate" the decision of Kerala Governor R S Gavai to sanction prosecution of party state Secretary Pinarayi Vijayan in the the SNC-Lavalin

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Karia Munda brings with him vast legislative experience

New Delhi, Jun 8 (PTI) BJP's tribal leader from Jharkhand, Karia Munda, who was today unanimously elected Deputy Speaker of Lok Sabha, brings with him vast legislative experience that will come

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Officer, soldier and 3 guerrillas killed in Kashmir

Srinagar, June 8 (IANS) An army officer, a soldier and three separatist guerrillas were killed in a gunbattle in north Kashmir's frontier Kupwara district, officials said Monday.

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Amenities, security top priority in rail budget: Mamata

Kolkata, June 8 (PTI) Passenger amenities, safety and security will have priorities in the next Railway budget which is likely to be presented on July one, Railway minister Mamata Banerjee has

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