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Protests, shutdown in Srinagar over youths death

Mourners took out a huge procession here Monday with the body of a youth killed in clashes with security forces a day earlier even as fresh protests erupted over his death, officials said.

[ More ] February 1st, 2010 | No Comments | Posted in India |

Three election officials injured in landmine blast in Chhattisgarh

Three election officials injured in a landmine blast, triggered by suspected Maoist rebels in Chhattisgarhs Dantewada district.

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Central team probes land grab charge against Vedanta

A central team is visiting a mining site in Orissas Niyamgiri hills to probe the allegation against British mining major Vedanta that it had grabbed forest land, officials said Saturday.

[ More ] February 1st, 2010 | No Comments | Posted in India |

Seven killed in Afghanistan fighting (Lead)

Four Afghan army soldiers were killed in a clash with US Special Forces in central Afghanistan, while two US soldiers and one civilian were killed in eastern region, officials said Saturday.

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UK suspends student visas to curb fraud

The UK suspended student visas from India, Nepal and Bangladesh at the weekend amid heightened concern about illegal immigration from South Asia. Officials suspect that studying in the UK is being abused as a way to settle in the country

[ More ] January 31st, 2010 | No Comments | Posted in India |

Bhutan to export oranges to Bangladesh via northeast India

Bhutan will export oranges and other horticultural products to Bangladesh through Indias northeastern states, officials said here Saturday.

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Suicide bombing kills 12 in Pakistan

A suicide bomber detonated explosives near a military checkpoint in Pakistans Bajaur tribal region Saturday, killing at least 12 people, officials said.

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Mystery disease may be viral flu: health officials

A mysterious disease that has so far claimed four lives of children in Kuwata village in Deodar taluka of the district could be viral flu, claimed health officials today.

[ More ] January 31st, 2010 | No Comments | Posted in India |

6 Welfare Deptt officials suspended for pensioners scam

Two more clerks of the Social Welfare Department have been suspended raising the total suspension of officials to six including that of Karnal Social Welfare Officer Vimal Bhola.

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Camel beauty contest kicks off in Abu Dhabi

Over 1200 camel owners gathered in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) capital Saturday to participate in the a camel beauty contest, WAM news agency reported quoting officials.

[ More ] January 31st, 2010 | No Comments | Posted in India |