Three Maoists arrested
3/9/2010 5:29:00 AM

Bhubaneswar/Ranchi, March 9 (IANS) Three Maoist guerrillas were arrested from Orissa and Jharkhand Tuesday, police said.
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BJP demands probe by Par panel into rotting food grains issue 9/9/2010 10:05:55 AM New Delhi, Sep 9 (PTI) Maintaining pressure on the government over the issue of rotting of food grains, BJP today claimed that stocks worth Rs 58,000 crores had gone waste in state-run godowns and demanded a probe by Parliamentary panel. ''

Two army jawans injured in explosion 9/9/2010 10:05:52 AM Srinagar, Sep 9 (PTI) At least two army jawans were injured today in an explosion inside their vehicle in Baramulla district of north Kashmir. ''

Monsoon rains 1% excess; 15% probability of Oct rains in Delhi 9/9/2010 10:05:44 AM New Delhi, Sep 9 (PTI) India's seasonal monsoon was today set to exceed the forecast with the country receiving one per cent more rains than expected amid indications of a much-delayed retreat in the clouds that bring showers. ''

Stop Quran burning programme: Christian apex body 9/9/2010 10:03:34 AM Kolkata, Sep 9 (PTI) An apex body of Christians in West Bengal today termed a US pastor's plan to burn copies of holy Quran as "anti-Church" and "anti-Christian" and appealed to President Barack Obama to take immediate action in this regard. ''

Omar calls on governor after return from Delhi 9/9/2010 9:55:47 AM Srinagar, Sept 9 (PTI) Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today called on the Governor N N Vohra and briefed him about his visit to New Delhi where he met Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and other central leaders to impress upon them the need for amendments in the AFSPA. ''

One more swine flu death in Delhi, toll reaches 42 9/9/2010 9:55:45 AM New Delhi, Sep 9 (PTI) The swine flu toll in the city reached 42 after another patient admitted in a city hospital succumbed to the H1N1 virus today. ''

New CVC assures ''judicious decision'' on all matters 9/9/2010 9:55:42 AM New Delhi, Sep 9 (PTI) Unfazed by BJP's attack on him, new Central Vigilance Commissioner P J Thomas today said that he will take "judicious decision" on all matters that come up before him. ''

Mukesh, Chiragh are joint leaders 9/9/2010 9:54:10 AM Gurgaon, Sept 9 (PTI) Mukesh Kumar of Mhow and Delhi's Chiragh Kumar carded four-under 68 and even-par 72 respectively to emerge as joint leaders after round three of the PGTI Players Championship here today. ''

Court seeks DDA's response to charge of irregularities 9/9/2010 9:54:00 AM New Delhi, Sep 9 (IANS) The Supreme Court Thursday sought the Delhi Development Authority's (DDA) response, within two weeks, to the apex court monitoring committee's report contending that the agency committed irregularities in the allotment of premises for a banquet hall in Delhi's Siri Fort area. ''

BSNL launches free mobile connections to BPL families in Raj 9/9/2010 9:51:43 AM Jaipur, Sept 9 (PTI) As part of corporate social responsibility, BSNL, in its maiden launch in Rajasthan, today distributed free mobile handsets and SYM cards for six months to 1000 members of BPL families in Phagi tehisl, 30km from here. ''

Dengue: Army help sought to sanitise CWG Village, says CM 9/9/2010 9:51:40 AM New Delhi, Sep 9 (PTI) Amid mounting international concern over dengue outbreak here ahead of the Commonwealth Games, Chief Minister Sheila Dikshit today said Army's help has been sought to drain out water from the vicinity of Games Village and fog the area to prevent mosquito breeding. ''

Technology can''t answer all security-related problems: 9/9/2010 9:51:37 AM Narayanan Manipal (Karnataka), Sep 9 (PTI) Technology is unlikely to address all security-related problems but is seen as a force multiplier in erecting shield against major threats, according to former National Secrity Advisor M K Narayanan. ''

JK HC judges declare their assets 9/9/2010 9:51:32 AM Srinagar, Sept 9 (PTI) For the first time, judges of the Jammu and Kashmir High Court today made their assets public with the wealthiest among them having assets worth over Rs.two crore. ''

DUSU to approach VC Deepak Pental with a range of issues 9/9/2010 9:44:24 AM New Delhi, Sep 9 (PTI) The Delhi University Students Union will raise issues ranging from semester system implementation to strengthening anti-harassment cells within campus with Vice-Chancellor Deepak Pental, its newly-elected office bearers said today. ''

Court orders FIR in connection with man''s custodial death 9/9/2010 9:44:22 AM New Delhi, Sep 9 (PTI) A court here today ordered registration of an FIR against Delhi police officers for the custodial death of a man after his assault in a police station in April this year. ''

Australia to send biggest delegation to CWG, despite dengue scare 9/9/2010 9:24:00 AM New Delhi/Melbourne, Sep 9 (IANS) Australia has issued an advisory to its citizens about the dengue in Delhi but that will not deter the 'biggest' Australian contingent from coming here for the Commonwealth Games next month, Peter Varghese, the country's high commissioner, said here Thursday. ''

BJP MLA Manoj Pradhan arrested, guilty in Kandhmal riot case 9/9/2010 9:15:11 AM Kandhmal (Orissa), Sep. 9 (ANI): Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MLA Manoj Pradhan was arrested from Orissa's Kandhmal Distrcit on Thursday, after a fast-track court held him guilty in Kandhmal riot case. ''

Students in Dima Hasao seek a new image for their region with music 9/9/2010 9:15:11 AM Dima Hasao (Assam), Sep.9 (ANI): A section of students in Dima Hasao, the renamed North Cachar Hills district of Assam, intend to take on militancy and corruption through music. ''

Manipuris agitated over incidents of bomb blasts, extortions 9/9/2010 9:15:11 AM Imphal, Sep.9 (ANI): There is a growing annoyance among residents in Manipur against the militants who are extorting money by threatening people. ''

Yamuna inches towards danger mark, people evacuated 9/9/2010 9:13:42 AM New Delhi, Sep 9 (PTI) With Haryana releasing over eight lakh cusecs of water, the Yamuna today inched towards the danger mark, threatening to flood the nearby low lying areas, even as Delhi Chief Minister Sheila Dikshit said all measures have been taken to deal with the "serious" situation. ''

Court issues warrant against ex-MCI chief in assets case 9/9/2010 9:13:36 AM New Delhi, Sep 9 (PTI) A Delhi court today issued a fresh production warrant against former Medical Council of India (MCI) president Ketan Desai after jail authorities in Kolkata failed to produce him in a case lodged for allegedly amassing assets worth over Rs 24 crore. ''

Minor rescued from tea stall 9/9/2010 9:13:23 AM New Delhi, Sep 9 (PTI) A minor boy, who was working in a tea stall in central Delhi, has been rescued by police. ''

''State govt fully empowered to act on lottery malpractices'' 9/9/2010 9:13:21 AM Thrissur, Sep 9 (PTI) Union minister Vayalar Ravi today described Kerala finance minister's contention that it was the Centre's duty to control malpractices in lottery operations in the state as "baseless" and "unfounded", saying the state government is fully empowered to act on the issue. ''

Delhiites not to worry about rising Yamuna level: Dikshit 9/9/2010 9:11:00 AM New Delhi, Sep 9 (IANS) Chief Minister Sheila Dikshit Thursday said the Delhi government will take all precautionary measures to control the rising water levels of the Yamuna river, caused by the release of water from Haryana since Wednesday. ''

Afghan national held for ''terror'' links 9/9/2010 9:05:31 AM Ghaziabad, Sep 9 (PTI) An Afghan national, overstaying in India for more than five months, has been arrested for his suspected links with terror groups, police said here today. ''

Judges of J&K HC declare assets 9/9/2010 9:05:30 AM Srinagar, Sept 9 (PTI) Justice Virender Singh is the "poorest" among the nine sitting judges, including Chief Justice Aftab Ahmad Saikia of Jammu and Kashmir High Court, as his entire family owns assets worth over Rs 50 lakhs. ''

Canada asks Punjab govt to check illegal immigration 9/9/2010 9:05:30 AM Chandigarh, Sep 9 (PTI) Canada today alleged largescale illegal immigration from Punjab to that country and sought the state government's cooperation to help check the problem. ''

Japanese tourist''s body found in a hotel room 9/9/2010 9:05:27 AM Gaya, Sep 9 (PTI) The body of a 43-year-old Japanese tourist was found from a hotel room Bihar's Bodh Gaya today. ''

CSE index gains 40 points 9/9/2010 9:05:27 AM Kolkata, Sep 9 (PTI) The Calcutta Stock Exchange (CSE) today gained in moderate trading volume. ''

KBC 4 attracts over fifty lakh applicants 9/9/2010 9:05:26 AM Kolkata, Sept 9 (PTI) Over 50 lakh contestants from across the country have applied to be part of the fourth season of the much-awaited 'Kaun Banega Crorepati' (KBC), to be hosted by Amitabh Bachchan. ''

US dollar ends cheaper against the rupee 9/9/2010 8:57:00 AM Mumbai, Sep 9 (PTI) The US dollar ended cheaper against the Rupee at Rs 46.48/49 per dollar and the Pound Sterling also finished lower at Rs 71.59/61 per pound at the close of the Interbank Foreign Exchange Market (FOREX) here today. ''

India Inc. slams US decision as discriminatory 9/9/2010 8:50:10 AM Terming the outsourcing ban threat by the State of Ohio in the U.S. as discriminatory', the Indian information technology industry on Thursday said any such move was against the policy of open markets and hampers promotion of free trade. ''

Four Maoists allegedly involved in Lakhisarai encounter arrested 9/9/2010 8:50:10 AM During a search operation, police arrested four Maoists who were allegedly involved in August 29 Lakhisarai encounter and subsequent abduction of four policemen, on Wednesday. ''

Court rejects Maudany's plea to quash charges 9/9/2010 8:50:00 AM Bangalore, Sep 9 (IANS) The Karnataka High Court Thursday rejected People's Democratic Party head Abdul Nasir Maudany's appeal to quash the charge-sheet against him in the 2008 Bangalore serial blasts case. ''