Maharashtra state civil services exams postponed
byMumbai, April 4 (IANS) Chief Minister Prithviraj Chavan Thursday postponed the Maharashtra state civil services exam after the commission conducting the exam lost data…
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Highlights of Rahul Gandhi’s speech at CII meet
by* Congress vice-president Gandhi denied he was in the race to be India’s prime minister. * He said his focus was to empower citizens….
India decontrols $15.5 billion sugar industry
byNew Delhi, April 4 (IANS) The Indian government Thursday decided to decontrol Rs.80,000 crore (around $15.5 billion) sugar industry in line with the suggestions…
Monkeys damaging crops in Jammu and Kashmir: Minister
byJammu, April 4 (IANS) Jammu and Kashmir Agriculture Minister Ghulam Hassan Mir Thursday said monkeys were causing “substantial” damage to crops in the state,…
Two Indians among 2013 Yale World Fellows
byWashington, April 4 (IANS) Ivy League Yale University has selected 16 World Fellows for 2013, including two from India, bringing the total number of…
West Bengal showcases tourism potential
byNew Delhi, April 4 (IANS) West Bengal Thursday launched a month-long intensive campaign with a “Chalo Chalen Bengal” (Let’s visit Bengal) punchline to promote…
Voltas expects 20 percent revenue growth in 2013-14
byNew Delhi, April 4 (IANS) Tata Group’s air conditioning and engineering solutions arm Voltas Thursday said it is expecting around 20 percent growth in…
No move to block trade with south India: Sri Lanka
byColombo, April 4 (IANS) Sri Lanka has rejected moves to block trade with Tamil Nadu and has insisted that economic relations should not be…
Tamil Nadu gives major thrust to pre-fab technology
byChennai, April 4 (IANS) Tamil Nadu Chief Minister J. Jayalalithaa Thursday announced a slew of housing projects across the state including an integrated satellite…
Himachal asks cement firms to lower prices
byShimla, April 4 (IANS) Cement companies operating their plants in Himachal Pradesh have been asked to lower their retail rates, state Industries Minister Mukesh…