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Uttarakhand to seek IAF help for transporting road building materials

Five of these high altitude roads are being built by CPWD and five by the BRO.

Army Chief reviews military operational preparedness in Ranchi

The Army Chief stressed on the need for maintaining a high threshold of operational readiness so that the formation may fulfill its constitutional obligations and assigned roles.

Gogoi allays fear on salt scarcity in Assam

The administration and the police have been asked to take action against hoarding and black marketing of salt.

Police seize huge quantities of explosives in Assam

The seized explosives included two kg of TNT, approximately five kg of RDX, 20 kg of ammonium nitrate, 64 detonators and 12 bundles of fuse wire.

Curfew in Sringar to prevent Shia Muharram processions

"Restrictions have been imposed in parts of six police areas of the city as a precautionary measure," a government spokesman said.

Uttar Pradesh: 3 killed, 50 injured in roof collapse

Two children were among three persons who were today killed and nearly 50 others got injured when a roof on which they had gathered to see Muharram lighting on Imambara collapsed, police said here.

Student commits suicide, family blames coaching institute director

The incident came to light after the boy did not respond to repeated calls made by his father on Wednesday.

Andhra: 200 officials penalised for improper RTI responses

Ever since the inception of the Right To Information (RTI) Act, 200 Andhra Pradesh government officers have been penalised for giving improper responses to RTI applicants, RTI Commissioner L Tantiya Kumari said in Vijayawada.

Tripura announces pension for women deserted by husband

Department for Rural Development and the Gram Panchayats were asked to conduct survey to find out real number of Jhumiya population.

Three militants killed in Manipur firing

Three militants of Zeliangrong United Front have been killed in an exchange of fire with National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isac and Muivah (NSCN-IM) cadre in interior Tamenglong district of Manipur, police said today.

Madhya Pradesh: Truck overturns killing 14

At least 14 people were killed when a mini-truck they were travelling in went into a deep ditch on Tuesday night in Madhya Pradesh's Datia district, police said.

Police can't refuse to lodge an FIR: Supreme Court

The Supreme Court on Tuesday said that it is mandatory for the police to register FIR if a complainant approaches it for the registration of a cognizable offence

Normal life unaffected in Tamil Nadu despite bandh over CHOGM

About 20 pro-Eelam outfits including MDMK, have given the bandh-call to scale up pressure on the Centre for boycotting CHOGM.

Maharashtra to offer trauma counseling for rape, acid attack victims

These measures are in addition to the compensation ranging from Rs 50,000 to three lakhs payable to the victims under the policy, according a government resolution of 21 October, issued by the Women and Child Development Department.

Govt launches portal on Maulana Azad's 125th birth anniversary

The central government Monday launched a national portal on the 125th birth anniversary of Maulana Abul Kalam Azad, independent India's first education minister, to inform people about his life and legacy.

AIIMS staffer arrested for kidnapping 2-year-old

The man worked in the AIIMS hospital as a maintenance staff and was found travelling in the bus with the child.

Rajasthan: Folk author Vijaydan Detha passes away

Rajasthani writer Vijaydan Detha, who gave a modern touch and identity to folk tales of the colourful desert state, died in Borunda village on Sunday following a cardiac arrest.

More youths in Tamil Nadu want to join army

As far as remuneration, the officer said the force was giving a reasonable salary and the perks being extended were very high and not comparable with any other organisations.

Assam plans cancer unit with Tatas, HUL

The chief minister said the cleft unit will be operationalised within the next six-eight months, but the cancer unit will take some time.

Chhath celebrations: Seven killed in Bihar, one Jharkhand

In Bihar's Purnea, five persons drowned in separate tragedies in different parts of the district.

US-India joint Navy drill begins

The four-day joint Naval exercise 'MALABAR 2013' in the Bay of Bengal between the US and India, providing an opportunity to advance multinational maritime relationship and mutual security issues, began today.

Fire in Kashmir's biggest maternity hospital, no injury

Smoke started billowing from the OPD wing of the 500-beded hospital this evening, an official of the fire and emergency services said.

AAP plays 'shoot and scoot' politics on corruption: Subramanian Swamy

Addressing a press conference here, he said said although the AAP talked of corruption it had not pursued any of the cases to logical conclusion.

Police nab wanted Maoist in Odisha

The arrested ultra has been identified as Jhadu Tadingi, local leader of Narayanpatna Area Committee of Srikakulam Koraput Divisional Committee (SKDC) of CPM, police said.

Goa: Number of tourists go up by 10 percent

Goa has seen a nearly 10 percent increase in the number of tourist arrivals in January to September period, a statement by Goa Tourism said.

Pall of anxiety descends on Goalpara in Assam

Simmering tension prevailed on Tuesday in areas along Assam's border with Meghalaya where tribal militants killed seven people two days ago, officials said.

Security tightened in Manipur after Imphal blasts

Police and Manipur Rifles personnel have started checking roadside areas in various localities with sniffer dogs for planted explosives.