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Articles 321 through 420 of 500:
- Cold Spell Continues, More Snow Expected In Himachal (New Indian Express, Correspondent or Reporter, Feb 15, 2007)
After a freezing night, Shimla on Wednesday woke up to icy winds and dark clouds with promise of more snow across most of Himachal Pradesh.
- State Of The Waters (Indian Express, Editorial, Indian Express, Feb 14, 2007)
The much awaited verdict on the Baglihar Hydel Project (BHP) has been given. Raymond Laffite, the World Bank appointed Swiss neutral expert (NE) arbitrating the protracted differences between India and Pakistan, gave his final judgment on February . . .
- Congress-Upa States Lag Behind In Indira Formula (Hindustan Times, Aloke Tikku, Feb 13, 2007)
NDA-ruled states have stolen a march over Congress governments in implementing Indira Gandhi’s Twenty-Point Programme, a package of social sector schemes.
- Indians Are No Less Racial (Pioneer, A Surya Prakash, Feb 13, 2007)
British citizens have lost no time in exorcising the racist ghost that had suddenly come to haunt them after Jade Goody's inappropriate comments and conduct in the reality television show, Celebrity Big Brother.
- Manmohan Singh Hits Out At Akali Dal (Hindu, Sarabjit Pandher, Feb 07, 2007)
Accuses them of inciting people by misusing religion to stall Punjab's development
- Red Tape Choking Endangered Species (Tribune, Correspondent or Reporter, Feb 05, 2007)
Wildlife officers in the three neighbouring states of Jammu and Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh and Uttrakhand have expressed concern over the bureaucratic constraints that were coming in the way of protecting the endangered species of the snow leopard . . .
- The C-Word (Asian Age, Editorial, The Asian Age, Feb 01, 2007)
Andhra Pradesh received a World Bank development policy loan of $200 million on January 11 on the basis of a study conducted by Transparency International India which has found that Andhra is the fourth least corrupt state after Kerala,
- Pakistan May Import Hindu Idols (Hindustan Times, Shekhar Iyer, Feb 01, 2007)
Pakistan may import Hindu idols from India as it undertakes restoration of the ancient Katasraj temple complex near Lahore, its officials told Leader of Opposition LK Advani on Wednesday.
- The C-Word (Asian Age, Editorial, The Asian Age, Jan 31, 2007)
Andhra Pradesh received a World Bank development policy loan of $200 million on January 11 on the basis of a study conducted by Transparency International India which has found that Andhra is the fourth least corrupt state after . . .
- Nation Remembers Gandhi (Tribune, Correspondent or Reporter, Jan 31, 2007)
A grateful nation today solemnly remembered Mahatma Gandhi, an apostle of peace and non-violence, on his 59th death anniversary, recalling his immense contribution in liberating the country from foreign yoke and in improving the condition of the . . .
- Tax Deduction At Source On Sale Of Labelled Goods (Hindu, S. Rajaratnam, Jan 29, 2007)
Only a contract for supply of any article or a thing as per prescribed specifications would be a contract for work.
- Leopards In A Spot (Pioneer, Editorial, The Pioneer, Jan 25, 2007)
Leopards' straying into concrete jungles from their natural habitat signifies, not so much as the threat of man-animal conflict, a grave crisis of ecology. While the forest cover continues to disappear at an alarming rate, with less and less space . . .
- Nepal And Us (Indian Express, Editorial, Indian Express, Jan 24, 2007)
A front-page editorial in People’s Democracy lists the pitfalls in Nepal’s efforts to bring in multi-party democracy, a process in which the Nepali Maoists are playing an integral part.
- Leopards Are Changing Their Spots, Living Close To Humans (Pioneer, Yoga Rangatia, Jan 24, 2007)
A study on leopards straying out of forests and into towns and villages has revealed that the carnivores are adapting to living in the vicinity of human habitations.
- Big Questions About Small Money (The Financial Express, Editorial, Financial Express, Jan 23, 2007)
Chit funds, also known as Rosca (rotating savings and credit associations), are India’s oldest indigenous financial institution, catering to the credit gap in the country’s economy before the establishment of commercial banks.
- Many Mps Set To Lose Seats (Asian Age, Rashme Sehgal, Jan 21, 2007)
Lok Sabha Speaker Somnath Chatterjee, Lok Sabha deputy speaker Charnjit Singh Atwal, Union home minister Shivraj Patil, chief ministers Mulayam Singh Yadav, Sheila Dikshit and Virbhadra Singh and Congress Young Turks Sachin Pilot and Jitin Prasada . . .
- Travel Fair Showcases Nepal As International Tourism Destination (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Jan 20, 2007)
The response to the fair is increasing, says Sanjiv Agarwal
- Many Mps Set To Lose Seats (Asian Age, Rashme Sehgal, Jan 20, 2007)
Lok Sabha Speaker Somnath Chatterjee, Lok Sabha deputy speaker Charnjit Singh Atwal, Union home minister Shivraj Patil, chief ministers Mulayam Singh Yadav, Sheila Dikshit and Virbhadra Singh and Congress Young Turks Sachin Pilot and Jitin Prasada . ..
- Streamline The Corporate Tax Structure (Business Line, T. C. A. Ramanujam , Jan 20, 2007)
Favourable tax rates for corporate houses may have to be combined with a broadening of the tax collecting system, by reducing the loopholes and incentives.
- An Unwarranted Law (Statesman, Editorial, Statesman, Jan 11, 2007)
The so-called Freedom of Religion Bill enacted by the Congress-ruled Himachal Pradesh government on 29 December when its Christian population of less than 10,000 was still celebrating Christmas was uncalled for.
- India Mulling Countrywide Hydropower Projects (Daily Times, Iftikhar Gilani, Jan 09, 2007)
India is mulling a major policy for developing hydro-power capacity around the country, with special focus on Jammu and Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh and Uttaranchal , Sikkim and Arunachal Pradesh in the north-east.
- Vibrant Mural Legacy (Hindu, Ranjit Hoskote, Jan 09, 2007)
A panoramic survey of Indian wall paintings as a cohesive tradition tracing the interconnections.
- Second British Traveller Discovered Dead In India (Independent (UK), Robert Verkaik, Jan 04, 2007)
Police in India have begun a murder inquiry after a British holidaymaker was found hanged in jungle close to Mumbai.
- Why Up Lags Behind All (Pioneer, KR Phanda, Jan 03, 2007)
Uttar Pradesh is not likely to see its name among industrial States in the near future. It was mainly an agricultural State in 1947 and has stubbornly remained so even after 60 years of Independence. Why did it remain stuck while others have marched . . .
- Great Past (Frontline, Sarabjit Pandher, Jan 03, 2007)
The Shiromani Akali Dal has a history of non-violent resistance to oppression before and after Independence.
- Centre Plans To Introduce Gram Nyayalayas For Speedy Justice (Deccan Herald, K S Narayanan, Dec 30, 2006)
In a move to ensure speedy and inexpensive justice to millions of poor villagers, the Centre is contemplating to introduce Gram Nyayalayas and Nyaya Panchayat bills in the coming Budget Session.
- Tatas, Lanco Bag Mundra, Sasan Ultra Mega Power Projects (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Dec 29, 2006)
Cabinet to discuss new hydel power policy soon: Shinde
These projects will add about 36,000 MW in 6-8 years
Selection process for other UMPPs will be over by April next
- Forest Guards In Himachal To Patrol On Motorcycles (Pioneer, Correspondent or Reporter, Dec 28, 2006)
Forest guards in Himachal Pradesh can stop trekking the vast stretches of forests. The Government is providing them with motorcycles to better protect the flora and fauna.
- Involve Kashmiris In Peace Process: (Tribune, Correspondent or Reporter, Dec 25, 2006)
With a call for the restoration of peace in Jammu and Kashmir, the 22-day-long ‘Bhim Yatra’ led by the Panthers Party chief, Prof Bhim Singh, concluded at the historic Lal Chowk here yesterday.
- A Taste Of India For Excited Diaspora (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, Dec 25, 2006)
The youngsters with their roots in the country will get an opportunity to experience the real India, courtesy Know India Programme.
- Kashmir: Blunders Of The Past (Frontline, A.G. NOORANI, Dec 22, 2006)
A volume of letters exchanged between Jawaharlal Nehru and Karan Singh shows up the latter's parochial commitments.
- Interview: Nirupam Sen, Industries Minister Of West Bengal (Frontline, SUHRID SANKAR CHATTOPADHYAY, Dec 21, 2006)
"Tell me, where else in the country have all the land-losers been included in the process of development?" asks West Bengal Industries Minister Nirupam Sen, making it clear that the CPI(M)-led Left Front government is not . . .
- Rasta Roko (Indian Express, Editorial, Indian Express, Dec 20, 2006)
The Municipal Corporation of Greater Mumbai, the world’s largest and richest urban body, which presides over the country’s financial capital, is in poll mode with its elections coming up on February 1.
- Himachal Reservoirs Promise End To Capital Water Crisis (Statesman, Correspondent or Reporter, Dec 20, 2006)
The Union water resources minister, Mr Saifuddin Soz, would be holding a meeting tomorrow to bring about a consensus among five northern states over the roadmap for the three upstream reservoirs to be constructed in Himachal Pradesh.
- Give The Disabled A Chance, Chidambaram Urges The Corporate Sector (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Dec 19, 2006)
Over 1000 differently-abled candidates throng the exclusive job fair
- Christmas Holidays Are Here (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Dec 18, 2006)
For those planning a vacation during Christmas and New Year, there are plenty of exciting packages to choose from
- Gujarat Ambuja To Expand Capacity (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Dec 16, 2006)
Gujarat Ambuja Cements (GACL) is enhancing its capacity by six million tonnes at a capital expenditure of around Rs. 2,500 crore.
- Christmas Holidays Are Here (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Dec 16, 2006)
For those planning a vacation during Christmas and New Year, there are plenty of exciting packages to choose from.
- Have Plan, Will Travel (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Dec 16, 2006)
For those planning a vacation during Christmas and New Year, there are plenty of exciting packages to choose from .
- Holidays Just Right For The Family (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Dec 16, 2006)
For those planning a vacation during Christmas and New Year, there are plenty of exciting packages to choose from, says PRINCE FREDERICK
- Power Problem (Tribune, Editorial, The Tribune, Dec 16, 2006)
While in Chandigarh to address a press conference on Thursday, Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Virbhadra Singh did not forget, like his predecessors did in the past, to raise the issue of his state not getting its due share of power and royalty . . .
- Containing Polio (Tribune, Editorial, The Tribune, Dec 15, 2006)
Despite a commendable nationwide campaign and hard efforts on the ground to eliminate the polio virus, the crippling disease is very much around and is rather spreading, particularly in Haryana.
- Indian Expedition Comes To A Halt In Tehran (Asian Age, Correspondent or Reporter, Dec 14, 2006)
After 30 days together, largely in the closed confines of three cars, it’s a sad moment when we bid goodbye to fellow members of our expedition in Tehran — even if the farewell is premature as we find out later.
- Lingering Dispute With China (Tribune, Gurmeet Kanwal, Dec 13, 2006)
Chinese President Hu Jintao’s visit to India was only the latest in a continuing series of high-level political exchanges. Political and economic relations have not been better since the 1962 war.
- Tourists Flock To Mussoorie (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Dec 13, 2006)
The mercury has dipped in Uttaranchal following moderate snowfall in the higher regions on Monday bringing much cheer to the farmers whose crops will . . .
- Harvest Of Prosperity (Frontline, SUHRID SANKAR CHATTOPADHYAY, Dec 13, 2006)
Far-sighted policies and imaginative adaptations have revolutionised the agriculture and horticulture sectors.
- On Pm’S Tokyo List, Rs 5500-Cr Buddhist Infrastructure Upgrade (Indian Express, CITHARA PAUL, Dec 13, 2006)
The tourism sector in India is waiting eagerly for Prime Minister Manmohan Singh’s visit to Japan, starting tomorrow, with details of treaties involving Japanese investment worth Rs 5,570 crore likely to be finalised during his four-day stay.
- Five Best: Indian Heritage Hotels (Independent (UK), Correspondent or Reporter, Dec 12, 2006)
The Writers' Bungalow is one of two 19th-century bungalows built in Ramgarh - in the foothills of the Himalayas - for British and Indian officers.
- Holidays Just Right For The Family (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Dec 11, 2006)
For those planning a vacation during Christmas and New Year, there are plenty of exciting packages to choose from, says PRINCE FREDERICK
- Land To Tatas: A Leftist Turnaround (Tribune, Amulya Ganguli, Dec 11, 2006)
Rarely has there been a more variegated collection of personalities battling for a single cause.
- No Anti-Incumbency In Punjab, Says Ambika Soni (Tribune, Anita Katyal, Dec 10, 2006)
Ambika Soni, Union Minister for Tourism and Culture, spent over three decades in the Congress organisation in various capacities before she joined the Union Cabinet early this year.
- Costlier Power In Haryana (Tribune, Editorial, The Tribune, Dec 07, 2006)
The Haryana Electricity Regulatory Commission has hiked the power rates for different consumers except farmers.
- North India Shivers After Snow, Rain (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Dec 06, 2006)
Kashmir, Himachal and Uttaranchal bear the brunt as temperatures fall sharply.
- Congress Plays Partisan Politics (Asian Age, Kuldip Nayar, Dec 06, 2006)
The problem with the ruling Congress is that it has run out of ideas.
- Road Without A Tea End (Pioneer, MV Kamath, Dec 03, 2006)
Tea: Legend, Life and Livelihood of India, GP Baroowah; LBS Publications, $60
- Congress Plays Partisan Politics (Asian Age, Kuldip Nayar, Dec 03, 2006)
The problem with the ruling Congress is that it has run out of ideas.
- Dental Surgeons To Get Regular Jobs (Tribune, Correspondent or Reporter, Dec 03, 2006)
The Health Minister, Mr Mangat Ram Sharma, yesterday announced that the Jammu and Kashmir Government would take steps to regularise the services of the dental surgeons employed on ad hoc basis.
- China Denies Brahmaputra Designs (Statesman, Correspondent or Reporter, Dec 01, 2006)
The government today said the Chinese leadership has denied reports that it was a building a dam to divert the Brahmaputra waters to feed its Yellow river.
- Pris To Control Water Supply Schemes (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Nov 30, 2006)
With a view to enhancing the participatory role of Panchayati Raj Institutions in maintenance and running of public utility services, the Himachal Pradesh Government has decided to transfer the control of water supply schemes to PRIs in a phased manner.
- New Aids Map Shows Hot Zones Spread Over 20 States, 163 Dists (Indian Express, Toufiq Rashid, Nov 28, 2006)
Contrary to conventional wisdom that high prevalance of HIV/AIDS is restricted to southern states and some places in the North-East, a new classification done by the National Aids Control Programme (NACO) shows that the disease is spread across as . . .
- Ranking Game Rankles (Tribune, Mohan Guruswamy, Nov 25, 2006)
There is something not quite right about newspapers and magazines giving awards to states as if it were a beauty contest.
- It's Snowing In J&k, Himachal & Uttaranchal (Times of India, Correspondent or Reporter, Nov 23, 2006)
It's winter time in Jammu & Kashmir, Uttaranchal and Himachal Pradesh, with residents of the three states waking up to a white Wednesday. There has been light to moderate snowfall in the Himalayas, with mountain resorts like Gulmarg getting a foot . . .
- Fdi Inequalities (The Economic Times, Editorial, Economic Times, Nov 22, 2006)
High-value investments are piling up in islands of development while the hinterland slumbers in backwardness.
- Chinese Leader Begins India Visit (British Broadcasting Corporation, Correspondent or Reporter, Nov 21, 2006)
China and India are expected to sign a series of co-operation agreements, as Chinese President Hu Jintao continues his visit to Delhi.
- Weight Of Corruption (Tribune, Editorial, The Tribune, Nov 21, 2006)
THE collapse of a new bridge undergoing a load test before it is opened to traffic at Tashigang in Poh subdivision of Kinnaur district is a sad commentary on the state of affairs in the state Public Works Department.
- Afzal Issue To Raise Dust In Session (Pioneer, Rajeev Ranjan Roy, Nov 21, 2006)
The Winter Session of Parliament is set to start on a stormy note on Wednesday.
- Ahead Of Hu's Visit, China Plays Lama Card Before India (Times of India, Vishwa Mohan, Nov 18, 2006)
Ahead of President Hu Jintao's visit next week, China has raised the Dalai Lama issue with India, saying the supporters of Tibetan spiritual leader have been using Indian soil for anti-China activities.
- Siding With Encroachers (Tribune, Editorial, The Tribune, Nov 16, 2006)
It seems that the tough stand taken by the Supreme Court in connection with encroachments in Delhi has not made anyone in the Himachal Pradesh Government wiser.
- India Restrains Tibetan Activist (Daily Times, Correspondent or Reporter, Nov 15, 2006)
India has told a prominent activist not to leave Dharamsala, the home of the Tibetan government-in-exile, until Chinese President Hu Jintao concludes a visit this month, officials said Tuesday.
- Portfolios By Another Label (Tribune, Editorial, The Tribune, Nov 13, 2006)
Politicians exhort the public to obey the law, not only in letter but also in spirit. And yet, they themselves do exactly the opposite merrily.
- Lessons From Nepal (Times of India, Ashish Kothari, Nov 07, 2006)
On September 24, 24 people perished in a helicopter accident in the Nepal Himalaya. Several of those who died Nepalese state minister for forests and soil conservation, Gopal Rai, and prominent conservationists like Chandra Gurung, Mingma Norbu Sherpa, .
- Special Article (Statesman, YP GUPTA, Nov 07, 2006)
The import of 5.5 million tonnes of wheat during this year implies that our food output is inadequate and that we have not been able to achieve self-sufficiency.
- Make Hiv Tests Free (Tribune, Editorial, The Tribune, Nov 04, 2006)
Cutting the HIV/AIDS test price to half from Rs 500 is a tiny but welcome step towards combating the growing menace.
- Lanco Infratech To Tap Market (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Nov 04, 2006)
Price band fixed between Rs. 200 and Rs. 240 per share.
- Retire Them At 60 (Tribune, Editorial, The Tribune, Nov 03, 2006)
While Indians live longer than before, the Punjab Government has reportedly dropped the move to raise the age of retirement of its employees from 58 to 60.
- Coming: National Agri Mission (The Economic Times, Raja Awasthi, Oct 31, 2006)
The Centre would soon set up a national agricultural and technological mission as part of the UPA government’s efforts to revive the farm sector, Congress president Sonia Gandhi has said.
- 20-Point Programme Relevant, Says Sonia (Tribune, Correspondent or Reporter, Oct 31, 2006)
Congress president Sonia Gandhi here today stressed the need for revival of the 20-point programme launched by former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi as it was aimed at bettering the lot of the underprivileged and deprived sections of society.
- Haryana To Fight Aids (Tribune, Editorial, The Tribune, Oct 31, 2006)
Given the alarming spread of AIDS in the country, any state taking steps to control the menace deserves praise.
- Time To Tune Up The Congress Machine (Hindu, K.V. Prasad, Oct 30, 2006)
Reorganisation of the party organisation is long overdue.
- Pulling The Wool Out Of Dyed-In-The-Wool Thinking (Business Line, D. Murali , Oct 28, 2006)
Wool from China was the focus of a recent AAR (Authority for Advance Rulings) decision.
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