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Himachal students to get uniform
Shimla, Jan 1 (IANS) Himachal Pradesh will give school uniforms to over 10 lakh students of government schools every year free of cost. This will burden the exchequer Rs.60 crore annually.
Under the scheme, all students from Class I to X will be entitled t... More Transcript shows Mehbooba Mufti did praise Modi
New Delhi, Jan 1 (IANS) In what could be a major embarrassment for Jammu and Kashmir Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) chief Mehbooba Mufti, an official transcript shows that she did praise Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi at the National Integration Council (NIC) meeting last S... More Nigerian held with cocaine worth Rs.1.75 crore
New Delhi, Jan 1 (IANS) A 32-year-old Nigerian was arrested from west Delhi with cocaine estimated to be worth Rs.1.75 crore, police said Sunday.
Paul Chinedu Ugwor alias Emma, who lives in Uttam Nagar, was arrested Saturday from Shivaji Marg in Janakpuri.... More India, Pakistan exchange n-facilities list
New Delhi/Islamabad, Jan 1 (IANS) India and Pakistan Sunday exchanged a list of their nuclear installations under a two-decade-old pact, a statement said.
The exchange of lists comes a week after the two sides held a two-day expert-level meeting on convent... More Won't be here without social networking sites: Shadow Band
New Delhi, Jan 1 (IANS) The success of Tamil-English number 'Kolaveri di' even before its official launch has proved the power of social networking platforms. Members of music group Shadow Band too agree that the online medium has given a window to new talent and it serves as a s... More Paes' Olympic partner hangs fire
Chennai, Jan 1 (IANS) Leander Paes Sunday declined to state who he will partner at the London Olympics later this year, now that he has split with long-time buddy Mahesh Bhupathi, but asserted that his priority would be to stay injury-free through the rather cramped season.
... More Punjab, Haryana, Chandigarh slightly warmer
Chandigarh, Jan 1 (IANS) Most places across Punjab and Haryana were slightly warmer Sunday compared to the low and sub-zero temperatures recorded in the past week.
Met centre officials said here that Amritsar, which had recorded minus 2.1 degrees Friday an... More Whatmore quits as Knight Riders coach
New Delhi, Jan 1 (IANS) Renowned cricket coach Dav Whatmore Sunday resigned as head coach of Indian Premier League franchise Kolkata Knight Riders. He is the front runner to become Pakistan's next coach.
PCB officials have invited the Australian to Pakista... More Sharmila's transition from actress to 'begum'
Bhopal, Jan 1 (IANS) Sharmila Tagore's transition from an acclaimed Bollywood actress to the matriarch of the former royal family of Bhopal was evident during her recent visit to this City of Lakes, where she settled family feuds and intervening in issues relating of the Haj.
... More Toyota's December sales up 151 percent
New Delhi, Jan 1 (IANS) Japanese automobile maker Toyota Sunday reported an increase of 151 percent in its sales for December 2011 which stood at 15,948 units.
'Despite challenging market conditions and unfortunate occurrence of Tsunami in Japan and floods... More |
