Monday 6th September, 2010
Kingfisher to cancel 29 flights to and from Kolkata
India's second largest private airline, Kingfisher Airlines, Monday said it is cancelling 29 flights and rescheduling two others to and from Kolkata in view of a 24-hour bandh Tuesday.
Rahul mingles with people, conducts road show
Sending security personnel into a tizzy, Congress general secretary Rahul Gandhi Monday mingled with people and had a brief road show during his six-hour tour to the city.
Efforts on for political solution in Kashmir: Omar
Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah Monday said that a political solution to the Kashmir crisis as per the 'aspirations of the people' was being worked out.
BJP delegation meets Prime Minister, discusses Kashmir situation
Bombay News.NetA high-level Bharatiya Janata Party delegation, led by senior leader Lal Krishna Advani, called on Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh at his residence here on Monday and held discussions on the prevailing situation in Kashmir and the Enemy Property Bill.
1,500 dengue mosquito breeding checkers go on strike in Delhi
Bombay News.NetEven as dengue cases are on the upswing, over 1,500 contract workers tasked to check homes for mosquito breeding went on strike Monday demanding regularisation of their jobs.
India needs adequate precautions for China: PM
Bombay News.NetAmid discordant notes in India's ties with China, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh Monday said India has to take 'adequate precautions' but can't give up on peaceful resolution of issues with China.
Company executive shot dead
Bombay News.NetA company executive was shot dead from close range here Monday by two men who escaped with his bag containing Rs.12 lakhs.
No one to blame for Israeli's disappearance: Kamat
Bombay News.NetNo heads will roll in Goa after Israeli drug dealer Yaniv Benaim alias Atala, who was on bail and who had claimed he had links with the home minister's son, vanished without a trace last month.
Sohrabuddin killing: Hearing on Amin's plea adjourned till Sep 11
Bombay News.NetA special Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) court Monday adjourned till Sep 11 the hearing on a petition filed by imprisoned suspended Gujarat police officer N.K. Amin to turn approver in the 2005 Sohrabuddin Sheikh killing.
BJP doesn't say if Modi will campaign in Bihar
Bombay News.NetThe Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Monday welcomed the announcement of assembly elections in Bihar but did not say if Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi will campaign in the state.
Direct tax collection rises 14 percent to Rs.1,00,112 crore
Bombay News.NetThe government has collected 13.91 percent more taxes from individuals and companies during the first five months of this fiscal.
Rahul's visit chokes Kolkata traffic
Bombay News.NetTraffic in several parts of Kolkata was hit Monday putting public to inconvenience as Congress workers took out processions ahead of a rally addressed by party general secretary Rahul Gandhi at Shahid Minar Maidan.
Kunnathu Pharma to invest Rs.1 billion for football academy
Bombay News.NetKochi-based Kunnath Pharmaceuticals, manufacturer of a herbal aphrodisiac Muslipower X-tra, is launching a football academy with an investment of Rs.1 billion.
J.K Tyres may raise prices by 3-4 percent
Bombay News.NetTyre manufacturer JK Tyre Monday said it may raise tyre prices by up to four percent by the month-end due to high input costs.
Trade unions call 24-hour strike Tuesday
Bombay News.NetEight major trade unions, including those of the Left and the ruling Congress, will hold a national strike Tuesday to protest against price rise, violation of labour laws and privatization.
No shortage of platelets in Delhi hospitals
Bombay News.NetThe Delhi government Monday assured there was no shortage of platelets in its hospitals across the city in the wake of rise in dengue cases, which have reached a figure of 1,370 so far.
Haryana to recruit 499 doctors
Bombay News.NetThe Haryana government said Monday that it will recruit 499 medical officers shortly.
Omar, Farooq differ on Geelani's importance
Bombay News.NetJammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah Monday admitted that hardline separatist leader Syed Ali Geelani was a 'factor' in Kashmir, unlike his father Farooq Abdullah who had dismissed him as of no significance.
Bihar elections in six phases
Bombay News.NetThe Election Commission Monday announced a month-long six-phased election for the 243-member assembly in Bihar.
JD-U, BJP on same page on Maoists: Sushma Swaraj
Bombay News.NetBharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Sushma Swaraj Monday said the BJP and its ally Janata Dal-United (JD-U) have 'no differences' in their approach to tackling Maoists and that both action and talks should go together.
Poland keen to sell tank recovery vehicles
Bombay News.NetAs Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk flew in here for talks, India Monday said it was considering his country's offer of supplying tank recovery vehicles and hoped for closer business ties with the Central European nation.
Nitish Kumar welcomes poll announcement
Bombay News.NetBihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar Monday welcomed the announcement of staggered polls for the 243-member assembly and hoped that adequate security forces would be available to ensure its smooth run.
Delhi will be most happening place during Games: Dikshit
Bombay News.NetSeeking to allay apprehensions regarding the Commonwealth Games, Delhi Chief Minister Sheila Dikshit Monday asserted that the event beginning Oct 3 'will be held' and urged people to take part in the cultural festivities taking place in the capital during the period.
Sports complex closure for Games: Hearing on plea delayed
Bombay News.NetA matter related to the closure of the Siri Fort Sports Complex in south Delhi as certain events of the Commonwealth Games are to be hosted there was Monday referred by a Delhi High Court bench to another court.
Finnair searching for Quality Hunters
Bombay News.NetIt's a dream job anyone would give their left hand for. Nordic carrier Finnair has launched a search for four Quality Hunters, independent advisors whose task will be to travel - all expenses paid - to various destinations in Europe, Asia and the US to investigate the elements that determine quality in travel.
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