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| INDIA4U NEWS | May 13, 2008 |
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1,300 rescuers reach China quake epicenter, death toll rises to 11,921
At least 1300 rescuers have reached China's quake-ravaged Sichaun province, where the death toll is said to have risen to 11, 921....
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Aga Khan meets President Patil
Religious leader of the Shia Ismaili Muslims, the Aga Khan met President Pratibha Devisingh Patil here on Tuesday....
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Different ideologies matter when it comes to financial future planning
When it comes to planning ahead financially, money is not the only thing that gets taken into account, says a new study....
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Aniston and Mayer 'really into each other'?
It seems that the romance between Jennifer Aniston and John Mayer is hotting-up....
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Torch relay goes as planned after quake
The torch relay for the 2008 Beijing Olympics will not alter its route in spite of the devastation caused by Monday's earthquake in China's southwest Sichuan Province....
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Corporate giants reach out to underprivileged kids
Magic shows, movies and a whole lot of goodies. Children from humble backgrounds across the capital Tuesday had a field day as two corporate giants, PVR and Nirulas, on two separate occasions, entertained them - and promised them something even bigger education....
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Widespread protest against British plan to honour 1857 dead
In an unusual development, Hindus, Muslims and even ideologically divergent Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and Samajwadi Party (SP) seem to be joining hands to oppose the arrival of a British delegation to pay homage to their ancestors who were killed during India's first war of independence in 1857, described as the mutiny by the British....
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| SPECIAL REPORTS | Feb 20, 2008 |
All India Consumer Price Index Numbers for Agricultural and Rural Labourers
The All-India Consumer Price Index Number for Agricultural Labourers (Base 1986-87=100) for January, 2008 remained stationary at 413 (Four hundred and thirteen) points while it increased by 1 point to stand at 414 (Four hundred and fourteen) points for Rural Labourers....
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Operations continue in states Neighbouring West Bengal
There are no further reports from the HSADL, Bhopal of any sample testing positive from any part of the country, including West Bengal....
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Project of RRR of Water bodies being expanded throughout country with external assistance
The Project for Repair, Renovation and Restoration (RRR) of Water bodies is being expanded throughout the country with external assistance. The World Bank Loan agreement has been signed with Tamil Nadu for Rs. 2182 crore to restore 5763 water bodies having a Culturable Command Area (CCA) of 4 lakh hectare, Andhra Pradesh for Rs. 835 crore for restoration of 3000 water bodies with a CCA of 2.5 lakh hectare and Karnataka Government for Rs. 259 crore. The projects in respect of Orissa and West Bengal are under appraisal....
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Thiru T.R. Baalu Sanctions Rs. 143 crore for Road Repair works in Uttar Pradesh
The Union Minister of Shipping, Road Transport and Highways, Thiru T.R. Baalu has approved ten road repair works at a total cost of Rs. 143 crore under the Central Road Fund (CRF) Scheme....
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Vice President calls upon people to root out problem of female Foeticide
The Vice President of India Mohd. Hamid Ansari called upon the people to change their attitude towards female child and reiterated that the age long problem of female foeticide should be rooted out completely from our society as it is a curse. Inaugurating a function “Kanyabhrun Hatya Ke Khilaf Sarvdharm Maha Abhiyan Samaroh” organized by National Integration Committee here today, he said that mere framing rules will not serve the purpose and the people at large will have to be motivated against it. It is not only inhuman but badly affecting our society also. He expressed his happiness that now the society has been awakened to root out this problem. He congratulated the organizers of the function to start this noble cause as a movement...
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