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Preparation on for Mamata's swearing-in ceremony at Raj Bhavan

Kolkata: West Bengal Governor M K Narayanan today discussed the arrangements of the swearing-in-ceremony of Mamata Banerjee-led government at Raj Bhavan premises with the state administration.State Chief Secretary Samar Ghosh said he was yet to be informed of the date for the purpose as well as

Rangasamy sworn in as Puducherry Chief Minister

Speaking to reporters after the swearing-in, Rangasamy hinted that Puducherry would witness a single-party rule. Asked whether AIADMK would be inducted into the ministry, Rangasamy would only say, "AINRC (All India NR Congress) has formed the ministry with blessings and support of the AIADMK". Wit

Mumtaz Kazi - Asia's first woman diesel engine driver

Mumbai: Nation's Pride and all along a supportive daughter, sister, wife and a caring mother. This is Mumtaz Kazi, the first woman diesel engine driver in Asia. Limca Book of Records, in its 1995 edition, has acknowledged her great success. Adding another feather to her cap is that she is the fi

Book on Manipuri Muslims to be released tomorrow

IMPHAL, May 15,2011 ( Bhatkallys News): A book on 'Manipuri Muslims - Historical Perspectives 615-2000 CE' published in May 2011 will be released tomorrow in the presence of Halim Chowdhury, IAS (Retd.), Chairperson, Manipur State Minorities Commission at the Classic Hotel, Imphal. Dr. Zafarul-Islam

Jayalalithaa sworn in Chief Minister for third term

Chennai - 16 May 2011: All-India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (AIADMK) general secretary J. Jayalalithaa was sworn in Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu for a third substantive term at the Centenary Auditorium of the University of Madras on Monday. Governor Surjit Singh Barnala administered the oath

Karnataka crisis: Centre to decide BJP's fate

New Delhi: The war of words between the Karnataka governor HR Bhardwaj and chief minister intensified after Bharadwaj wrote to the centre saying the BJP government in the state should be dismissed and that Chief Minister Yeddyurappa has no moral right to continue in office. The BJP hit back on Su

Governor recommends dismissal of Yeddyurappa govt

BANGALORE: A fresh crisis loomed large over the BJP government in Karnataka with governor HR Bhardwaj recommending dismissal of the Yeddyurappa ministry and imposition of President's Rule in the wake of Supreme Court quashing the disqualification of 11 party rebel MLAs. On a day of high drama, the

Bhardwaj to seek expert opinion on fresh floor test in Karnataka

Bangalore, May 14,2011: Keeping the pressure on, Karnataka Governor H.R. Bhardwaj today said he would seek expert opinion on whether a floor test was necessary in the wake of Supreme Court quashing the disqualification of 11 rebel BJP MLAs and five Independents by the Speaker.Mr. Bharadwaj, who had

Monsoon likely to set in over Kerala on May 31

New Delhi: MAy 14,2011:The India Meteorological Department has forecast that the system is likely to set in over Kerala on May 31, with a model error of plus or minus four days.Kerala is the first point of entry for the system in the Indian mainland. June 1 is the normal date for the onset over Kera

Karnataka: BJP wins over 11 rebel MLAs

Bangalore - 15 May 2011: The troubleshooters in the BJP have managed to win back the support of 11 rebel MLAs in Karnataka. These MLAs have written a letter to Governor HR Bhardwaj, saying they support the Yeddyurappa-led government in the state.At a press conference held around noon today, Kar

Petrol price to go up by Rs 5 per litre

New Delhi: In the steepest hike ever, state-owned oil companies have increased petrol price by aboutRs.5 per litre with effect from midnight tonight.The increase in petrol price, which the oil firms had been holding since January even though crude oil had touched a two-and-a-half-year high, came a

Meet 16-year-old IISc Prodigy Mohd Ali Amir

Bangalore - 13 May 2011:The amazing thing about the cat that can write is not how well it writes but that it can write at all. Sixteen-year-old Mohammed Ali Amir doesn't particularly like being called a 'young genius', and wants to be noted for doing impressive things that are impressive in their ow

SC revokes disqualification of 16 MLAs in Karnataka

NEW DELHI: BJP government in Karnataka on Friday plunged into a crisis as the Supreme Court set aside the disqualification of 5 independent MLAs and 11 BJP MLAs who had gone against the party. The SC said the Karnataka Speaker acted against principle of natural justice and constitutional provis

Bengal goes to Trinamool; TN to AIADMK; Assam, Kerala to Congress

New Delhi, May 13 (PTI) Breaking the Red citadel, Mamata Banerjee's Trinamool Congress ended the 34-year hegemony of the Left Front in West Bengal, while Jayalalithaa's AIADMK scored a landslide victory to oust DMK from power in Tamil Nadu as results of the assembly elections were out today. Congres

Kerala assembly elections 2011: UDF gains narrow majority

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: Backed by a consolidation of religious minorities, Congress-led UDF in Kerala on Friday gained a narrow majority over the CPM-controlled LDF in the 140-member state Assembly. Outgoing Kerala chief minister VS Achutanandan said on Friday that he would not try to garner a major

Tamil Nadu assembly polls: Jayalalthaa's AIADMK sweeps state

CHENNAI: The Jayalalithaa-led AIADMK front forged ahead of its rival the ruling DMK front and is heading for a sweep, according to trends for assembly election in Tamil Nadu. The AIADMK had established leads in over 190 seats in the 234-member House. The ruling DMK front is way behind, leading on

Civil services topper wants to fight graft, change system

CHENNAI/HYDERABAD: V Shanmuggam loves his daughter and hates corruption. It couldn't have got better for the Chennai-based customs consultant as his daughter S Divyadharshini topped the civil services exam with a vow to fight graft. "It takes more than a wish to become a civil servant. She is an

Rahul Gandhi arrested in Uttar Pradesh, released

Greater Noida/Lucknow - 12 May 2011 : Congress MP Rahul Gandhi was arrested in a dramatic late night swoop Wednesday while he was on a sit-in at Bhatta Parsaul village in Uttar Pradesh to support agitating farmers demanding more money for their land being acquired for a highway project. He was relea