DD news, February 8,2010
Terming internal security as a “critical” matter, India has expressed concern over increased infiltration attempts from Pakistan recently and said these threats shall be overcome “at all costs” with a coordinated efforts between the Centre and states.
Inaugurating the Chief Ministers Conference on Internal Security, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh said, “Hostile groups [...]
CPR(I) news desk / DD news, February 8,2010
On a day when the Andhra Pradesh High Court struck down job reservation for Muslims, the West Bengal govt has announced 10 pc quota in employment for the community under the OBC category.
The state government declared the quota for the Muslims who were educationally, socially and economically [...]
CPR(I) news desk / DD news, February 8,2010
Lok Sabha Speaker Meira Kumar has said all political parties and government should arrive at a consensus and take a decision on the long-pending Women’s Reservation Bill.
The opinions are at present divided. And I have to be neutral. All parties should arrive at a consensus and take [...]
CPR(I) news desk, February 8,2010
DD news, February 5 :
A ‘water calculator’ was launched on thursday, jointly by Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, International Water Management Institute (IWMI).
The advantage of the micro processor based calculator was that it calculated the water requirement specific to each crop and location, Dr S Raman of IWMI, inventor of the device, [...]
CPR(I) news desk / DD news, February 7,2010
India on Sunday successfully test-fired its indigenous Agni-III ballistic missile with a range of 3500 kms from the Wheeler Island off the coast of Orissa, making the nuclear-capable platform ready for induction into the armed forces.
“The fourth test-firing of the Agni-III missile was carried out at 1050 hours [...]
CPR(I) NEWS DESK / PIB, February 7,2010
The Prime Minister, Dr. Manmohan Singh addressing the Chief Ministers’ Conference on Internal Security, in New Delhi on February 07, 2010.
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The Prime Minister, Dr. Manmohan Singh, inaugurated the Chief Ministers’ Conference on Internal Security in New Delhi today. In his address, the Prime Minister called [...]
CPR(I) news desk / PIB, February 7,2010
The Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh has congratulated the scientists at DRDO on the successful launch of Agni-III missile. Following is the text of PM’s message:
“I convey my heartiest congratulations to the Defence Research and Development Organisation, the Advanced Systems Laboratory, Hyderabad and all members of the Project [...]
CPR(I) news desk / DD news, February 6,2010
Indian-American Pulitzer Prize-winning author Jhumpa Lahiri has been appointed as a member of US President Barack Obama’s Committee on the Arts and Humanities, along with five others.
“I am proud that these distinguished individuals will serve in my Administration. The arts and the humanities enhance the vibrancy of our [...]
CPR(I) news desk/ PIB , February 6,2010
The Union Minister for Railways, Kumari Mamata Banerjee holding Pre-Budget Interaction with representatives of Trade & Industry and Chambers of Commerce, in New Delhi on February 06, 2010. ( Photo no.CNR – 30302)
CPR(I) news desk / PIB, February 6,2010
The Prime Minister, Dr. Manmohan Singh addressing the Chief Minister’s Conference on Prices of Essential Commodities, in New Delhi on February 06, 2010.
The Union Minister of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution and Agriculture, Shri Sharad Pawar, the Union Finance Minister, Shri Pranab Mukherjee and the Deputy Chairman, Planning [...]