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Articles 1721 through 1820 of 3665:
- Ec Tells State To Put Off Salary Revision (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Mar 04, 2006)
Employees seek Chandy's apology
The Election Commission on Friday told the State Government to put on hold its decision to implement the Pay Commission recommendations from April.
- Resistance Within (Frontline, Venkitesh Ramakrishnan, Mar 04, 2006)
The Manmohan Singh government's apparent subservience to the U.S. invites protests from alliance partners of the Congress.
- The Long Journey (Business Line, Ranabir Ray Choudhury , Mar 04, 2006)
The other day a national daily carried a 1966 photograph taken by Henri Cartier-Bresson of a rocket-cone being taken by bicycle to the Thumba testing facility in Kerala by two people — one tending the cycle and the cone on foot, . . .
- Lalu Rules Out Privatisation Of Railways (Statesman, Correspondent or Reporter, Mar 04, 2006)
Railway minister Mr Lalu Prasad today ruled out privatisation of Railways, besides the entry of multinational companies in the railway transport sector in the country.
- Surprising Similarity (Deccan Herald, Sabari Valiachaalayil, Mar 04, 2006)
Who benefited from the budget does not matter to those in ‘God's own country’!
- Countdown Begins (Deccan Herald, Editorial, The Deccan Herald, Mar 04, 2006)
Ensuring free and fair polls is the first priority
- Bajaj Allianz Forms New Alliance (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, Mar 03, 2006)
Private sector life insurance major Bajaj Allianz and UAE Exchange and Financial Services Limited have announced a strategic tie-up to promote life insurance products and services across the country
- Summer Simmer (Indian Express, Editorial, Indian Express, Mar 03, 2006)
If Left Front has nothing to hide, it’ll also have nothing to fear from EC’s pre-poll exertions
- Chidambaram Overcautious (Tribune, Paranjoy Guha Thakurta, Mar 03, 2006)
There is a danger in trying to please a lot of people simultaneously. You might end up spreading the happiness so thinly that no one is overjoyed. On the contrary, everyone feels a little dissatisfied.
- Budget Over, India's Reforms To Resume After Polls (Reuters, Surojit Gupta and Charlotte Cooper, Mar 03, 2006)
India's coalition government steered clear of tackling economic reforms opposed by its communist allies in this week's 2006/07 budget, preferring to hold fire until state elections are over in May, analysts say.
- Election Time (Tribune, Editorial, The Tribune, Mar 03, 2006)
ELECTIONS in four states and a Union Territory have been set in motion with the Election Commission announcing the dates for the same. The commission has its own yardsticks in preparing the schedule. Ordinarily, this is an internal affair of the ...
- Foreign Tourists On Charity Rally (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Mar 03, 2006)
As part of a charity programme, 120 foreign tourists, including 20 women, arrived here by motorcycles on Wednesday.
- Tiger Reserve Status Sought (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Mar 03, 2006)
The Kerala Forest and Wildlife Department is likely to seek Tiger Reserve status for the Wayanad Wildlife Sanctuary with a recent field survey suggesting that population of the big cats is robust in the area.
- Mullaperiyar: All-Party Meet In Kochi On Monday (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Mar 03, 2006)
Government has not failed in conducting case in apex court
- Cm Orders Judicial Probe Into Handwara Killings (Daily Excelsior, Correspondent or Reporter, Mar 02, 2006)
Chief Minister Ghulam Nabi Azad today ordered a judicial inquiry into February 22 killings of five civilians including three children at Handwara saying Law Minister Muzaffar Hussain Baig has been asked to work out modalities of the Inquiry Commission.
- Ec Bid To Phase Out Poll-Rigging (Times of India, Correspondent or Reporter, Mar 02, 2006)
In an open hint to the ruling Left Front that it is bent on ensuring a free and fair election in West Bengal, the Election Commission on Wednesday for the first time announced a five-phase poll in the state.
- Poll Schedule For 5 States Announced (Times of India, Correspondent or Reporter, Mar 02, 2006)
The Election Commission announced a staggered multi-phased assembly elections in West Bengal, Kerala and Assam and Pondicherry and a single-day for Tamil Nadu beginning on April 3 and ending May eight.
- To Read The Future, Watch Up (Indian Express, Neerja Chowdhury, Mar 02, 2006)
With the Allahabad High Court verdict going against Mulayam Singh Yadav in the case of the 40 erstwhile BSP MLAs, Uttar Pradesh is getting ready for the mother of all political battles. The fight to keep Lucknow could also decide what happens . .
- Poll Declaration Not To Derail Work On Vizhinjam Project (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Mar 02, 2006)
Committee on Security to decide on clearance
The declaration of Assembly elections in Kerala on Wednesday has virtually put the brakes on the massive build-up to the inauguration of the Vizhinjam container terminal project.
- Cabinet Decides To Hand Over Lavalin Case To Cbi (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Mar 02, 2006)
Government removes VACB Director from his post
- Paleri Takes Over As Coast Guard Chief (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Mar 02, 2006)
Prabhakaran Paleri has taken over as Coast Guard Director- General.
- Assembly Polls From April 3 To May 8 (Hindu, Siddharth Narrain , Mar 02, 2006)
Five-phase exercise in West Bengal
- Full Text Of Finance Minister's Speech (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, Mar 01, 2006)
Union Budget 2006-2007
Speech of P. Chidambaram
Minister of Finance
February 28, 2006
Mr. Speaker, Sir
It is my privilege to present the Budget for the year 2006-07.
- Union Budget Evokes Mixed Reactions In Kerala (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Mar 01, 2006)
Very few proposals that specifically benefit the State
- Conditional Concessions On Farm Loan Interest Rate (Hindu, GARGI PARSAI, Mar 01, 2006)
Food subsidy is budgeted at Rs. 24,200 crore for the year 2006-07
- Mullaperiyar Dam: Factors That Are Favourable For The State (Hindu, Roy Mathew, Feb 28, 2006)
It has certain advantages when it comes to legal jurisdictions It has certain advantages when it comes to legal jurisdictions
- Water Level And Safety Aspects Of A Century-Old Dam (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Feb 28, 2006)
The Mullaperiyar dam, known as Periyar dam in Tamil Nadu, was constructed by the erstwhile Madras Government between 1890 and 1895 on the strength of a lease deed executed by the Maharaja of erstwhile Travancore in 1886 in its favour.
- A Stimulating Study (Telegraph, VIMALA RAMACHANDRAN, Feb 28, 2006)
The independent ASER 2005 survey revealed that India’s school system is not geared to help children learn, writes Vimala Ramachandran
- Ploughing A Lonely Furrow (Hindu, Editorial, The Hindu, Feb 28, 2006)
When people have nowhere to go, they usually choose to go home. But for the Democratic Indira Congress (Karunakaran), a breakaway party of the Congress in Kerala, this is a difficult choice to make.
- Tamil Nadu Wins Case In Dam Row (Hindu, J. Venkatesan, Feb 28, 2006)
The Supreme Court on Monday directed the Kerala Government to raise the water level in the Mullaperiyar dam from 136 feet to 142 feet by permitting its further strengthening as suggested by the Central Water Commission. (Water from the dam, . . .
- ‘Mullaperiyar Water Level Can Be Raised’ (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, Feb 28, 2006)
Vindicating the stand of the Tamil Nadu government that raising the water level of Mullaperiyar dam will not be a threat to the safety and security of the structure, the Supreme Court on Monday directed the Kerala government . . .
- Jobs Assured For 1.5 Lakh Rural Poor (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Feb 27, 2006)
Central rule ensures 100 days of employment
3,259 register in Muthalamada grama panchahayt
Grama, block and district panchayats have a key role to play in implementation
Clean water, resting place for children, first aid assured under the scheme
- Mullaiperiyar Dam Row: Verdict Today (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Feb 27, 2006)
Expert committee had recommended raising the water level to 142 ft
Kerala says report unreliable
171 million units is the estimated loss of power generation
- Malabar Tourism To Get Special Focus (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Feb 27, 2006)
Minister for Tourism K.C. Venugopal has said that the Malabar region will be accorded special attention in the State Government's tourism development projects as the Tourism Department is launching various schemes for cultural promotion . . .
- Union Minister Urges Arab Nations To Relax Visa Regime (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Feb 27, 2006)
Union Minister of State for External Affairs E. Ahamed has urged Arab countries to relax their visa regimes for the benefit of Indian businessmen.
- Chandy Protests Against Rail Allocation (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, Feb 27, 2006)
The Kerala Government will send an all-party team to Delhi to convey the State’s strong protest against the raw deal meted out to it in the railway budget.
- Do We Need Governors? (Statesman, Sam Rajappa, Feb 25, 2006)
The recent Supreme Court judgment on the dissolution of the Bihar Assembly based on the recommendation of the Governor, Buta Singh, has once again raised the question whether the office of governor can be dispensed with altogether . . .
- India’S Policy Towards Iran (Deccan Herald, G Parthasarathy, Feb 25, 2006)
Controversy characterises the communist parties’ support to Iran on the nuclear issue
- Mangalore-Chennai Train Announced (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Feb 25, 2006)
Passenger trains announced last year yet to start
Mangalore-Shravanabelagola service yet to be introduced
Hassan-Mangalore section may start by April
- Lalu’S Please-All Budget (Tribune, T.R. Ramachandran, Feb 25, 2006)
In the run-up to the Assembly elections in five states, Union Railway Minister Lalu Prasad Yadav presented a please-all Budget for 2006-07 in the Lok Sabha today leaving passenger fares untouched, reducing AC-I and AC-II tier fares by 18 per cent and 10 p
- Kerala Mps Flay Budget (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Feb 25, 2006)
Neglect by UPA Government towards State continuing: Rajagopal
Budget provides succour to common man: Chennithala
State not given its due share in sanctioning new trains: Veliyam
- Troublesome Luggage (Deccan Herald, MAYA JAYAPAL, Feb 25, 2006)
Carrying luggage during train journeys for friends or relatives can be embarrassing at times.
- Lost In Sri Lanka (Deccan Herald, Arathi Menon, Feb 25, 2006)
Think about Sri Lanka and the least you would expect this land to be famous for is its food. For the less informed, Sri Lanka is just an extension of southern India, encircled by enormous streaks of blue.
- Opposition Parties Spare Railway Minister (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Feb 25, 2006)
But his staunchest supporter, the CPI(M), derails his joy ride
CPI(M) members from West Bengal protest announcement of freight corridor up to Sonnagar in Bihar
BJP members picket well of the House; North-East MPs walk out
- The High Price Of Development (Dawn, Kuldip Nayar, Feb 25, 2006)
Budgets in the early years of independence were an enigma wrapped in secrecy. India’s economic base was limited. The dependence was, therefore, on the ingenuity of finance minister. Crises could not be pulled out of a hat to maintain the morale.
- Left Threatens Voting Against Railway Budget (Hindustan Times, Correspondent or Reporter, Feb 25, 2006)
The Left parties, which have been on warpath with Prime Minister Manmohan Singh's government on economic and foreign policy issues, on Friday said they would vote against the Railway Budget if their concerns were not addressed.
- Cabinet Clears Plan To Set Up Technical Varsity (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Feb 24, 2006)
Institutions and courses directly run by the universities to remain under respective varsities
- The Wheat Imbroglio (Deccan Herald, Devinder Sharma , Feb 24, 2006)
It’s because of hoarding of wheat by big players that the price of the golden grain has risen sharply
- Sting In The Tail! (Indian Express, V. N. Kakar, Feb 24, 2006)
The honourable director-general of malaria control was taking his biannual pre-monsoon meeting of directors to review the national malaria control programme.
- Fm May Go Easy On Reforms (Deccan Herald, Aditya Raj Das, Feb 24, 2006)
The link between assembly polls in five states and the budget is likely to be reflected in P Chidambaram’s budget
- Now, `Zodiac Trees' To Promote Tourism (Hindu, S. Anil Radhakrishnan, Feb 24, 2006)
It is another step towards promoting eco-friendly tourism in the State. An exhibition of potted seedlings of 27 trees that "correspond" to the zodiac sign, organised by the Directorate of Ecotourism, was an eye-opener for those who stepped . . .
- Birds Will Be Culled If The Need Arises: Animal Husbandry Minister (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Feb 24, 2006)
The Finance Department has earmarked Rs. 5 crores for the operation
- Bold Decisions, Clever Moves In Kerala (Hindu, C. Gouridasan Nair, Feb 24, 2006)
The CPI(M)-led Left Democratic Front sees an opportunity in the discontentment of the silent majority. The ruling United Democratic Front leadership is banking on what it believes is a `feel good' factor among the people.
- Aphc Demands Complete Pull Out Of Indian Troops (Pakistan Observer, Correspondent or Reporter, Feb 24, 2006)
Demanding revocation of “unlimited” powers “enjoyed” by troops in Indian Occupied Kashmir in the wake of killing of four youths, Hurriyat Conferene today said the whole Held State should be demilitarized.
- Lessons From Educational Loans (Business Line, R. Vaidyanathan, Feb 23, 2006)
An education loan is an investment in the inter-generational sense and, hence, pointed policy formulations are urgently required in this sector, says R. Vaidyanathan, suggesting sustainable models for ensuring recoveries.
- Tatas Launch `Plantation Trails' In Eight Estates In Kodagu (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Feb 23, 2006)
These holiday homes will initially be confined to 36 rooms there
Looking for a retreat far removed from the hustle and bustle of city life? Here is a new attraction.
- Vizhinjam Project To Be Launched Next Month (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Feb 23, 2006)
Kerala Chief Minister Oommen Chandy said here on Wednesday that the foundation stone for the Vizhinjam International Container Transhipment Project would be laid early in March.
- Such Few Lanes On These Highways (Indian Express, B.C. KHANDURI, Feb 23, 2006)
B.C. KHANDURI on where the new roads could have led, and how the upgradation of National Highways has got bogged down by inactivity
- Necessity Is The Mother Of Innovation (Indian Express, Deepak Shourie, Feb 23, 2006)
In terms of spirit, creativity and the innate ability to devise effective solutions for day-to-day problems, India’s rural and small-town innovators are second to none.
- Trimmed, Verified, Bengal’S Final List Of Voters Today (Indian Express, Correspondent or Reporter, Feb 22, 2006)
The Election Commission (EC) has given its nod for publication of the final voters’ list for West Bengal tomorrow. This paves the way for announcement of the Assembly election dates for the State.
- Rbi Urged To Assist Development Of Nbfcs (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Feb 22, 2006)
FIDC, Mumbai, demands implementation of Shastri Committee report
Commercial vehicle financing by NBFCs was estimated at Rs.15,000 cr.
Liberal bank funding at competitive rates should be made available to NBFCs
- Bsnl To Offer New Package From March 1 (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Feb 22, 2006)
Applicable to rural and urban customers
The BSNL is launching on March 1 a new package, `One India' plan which will enable the customers of BSNL to call to any place in India at any time at a cost of Re. 1 per minute.
- Heritage Project For Kochi (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Feb 22, 2006)
Fundacao Oriente, a Lisbon-based cultural, philanthropic and social organisation, is working on a heritage conservation project titled "Reanimation Kochin" in collaboration with the Kerala Government and the Our Lady of Hope Church, Vypeen.
- Oh, That Elusive 3rd Front Again (Daily Excelsior, Deepayan, Feb 22, 2006)
Though some tend to be harsh on politicians, despising them for reasons that need not be mentioned here, it might help matters to occasionally look at the species called Indian politicians with some admiration for their incorrigible optimism . . .
- Strikes, A Matter Of Concern (Daily Excelsior, Joginder Singh, Feb 22, 2006)
The Supreme Court has repeatedly ruled that nobody has a fundamental right to strike.
- Renovation Of Big Temple Tower In Thanjavur Completed (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Feb 22, 2006)
As a prelude to mahakumbabishekam to be held next year
Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) has completed the renovation of Keralandhagan tower at the entrance of the Big Temple.
- People Chicken Out, Bird Falls Foul Of The Menu (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, Feb 21, 2006)
Though there has been a consistent avian flu surveillance programme for south India centred in Bangalore since January 2004, the recent outbreak in Maharashtra has affected sales and the cost of poultry products marginally.
- Spread Of Fascism (Hindu, B.R.P. BHASKAR, Feb 21, 2006)
This book is a collection of essays, talks and interviews by the eminent historian, K. N. Panikkar. P. P. Shanavas, a journalist, who compiled them, describes this as a book of remembrance of the six years when India fell into darkness.
- Detention Of Consignments Hits Namakkal Poultry Farmers Hard (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Feb 21, 2006)
They hope Government will sort out the issue before expiry of shelf life of eggs "As they do not obtain a letter of credit for export, any return of goods will ruin them. They face an uncertain future and are at an enormous risk."
- Nbws Execution Tardy: Ec (Hindu, J. Venkatesan, Feb 21, 2006)
The Election Commission on Monday pulled up Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Assam, West Bengal and Union Territory of Pondicherry for tardy progress in the execution of non-bailable warrants (NBWs) pending against criminals and others.
- Karunakaran's Party Decides To Maintain Identity At All Costs (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Feb 21, 2006)
Drops broad hints about willingness for arrangement with UDF
- Slow Pace Of Culling Chickens, No Fresh Human Case (Press Trust of India, Correspondent or Reporter, Feb 21, 2006)
Inadequate infrastructure and refusal by contract workers to work in stink today slowed the pace of culling of chickens in this bird flu hit area of Maharashtra even as health officials carried out door-to-door check looking for people . . .
- Ec Convenes Meet Of States Going To Polls (Hindu, J. Venkatesan, Feb 20, 2006)
Preparation of rolls, issue of identity cards to be taken up
EC unhappy with rolls in West Bengal
Action plan on security arrangements
- Learning To Revere Water (Business Line, K.G. Kumar, Feb 20, 2006)
If the State's Water Policy takes root, perhaps Kerala too will count among the regions and cultures that value and manage water resources responsibly.
- Karunakaran Again A Subject Of Debate (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Feb 19, 2006)
KPCC chief apprises Sonia of developments
Kerala Congress to gauge mood of workers before arriving at conclusion
Karat asked to break silence on Polit Bureau member Pinarayi Vijayan's indictment
- Udf Has Set Development Agenda, Says Oommen Chandy (Hindu, Roy Mathew, Feb 19, 2006)
Says he has got maximum support for this from Malayalis abroad
- Is Love Really In The Air? (Hindu, Kalpana Sharma , Feb 19, 2006)
In middle-class families, the young still don't have much of a choice when it comes to choosing their life partners.
- The Communist Connection (Tribune, G.S. Bhargava, Feb 18, 2006)
The newspapers bristled with headlines like “Left”tells PM and Sonia its patience is wearing thin; slipping on secularism? “Left” tells the UPA it will have to do better against the BJP or as the Hindi daily Hindustan put it, . . .
- Aiadmk, Dic(k) Clinch Alliance For Kerala Elections (Indian Express, KN ARUN, Feb 18, 2006)
The Democratic Indira Congress (Karunakaran) (DIC-K) led by former Kerala Chief Minister K Karunakaran and the AIADMK on Friday formally clinched an alliance to face the forthcoming Assembly elections in Kerala.
- The Hand Shakes (Hindustan Times, Pankaj Vohra, Feb 18, 2006)
The Congress appears to be as worried about its prospects in the elections to five state assemblies later this year as about the acute factionalism and lack of strategy that is threatening to weaken its foundations in Maharashtra and Delhi.
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