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Pondicherry Andhra Pradesh Join mainstream, CM tells naxalites HYDERABAD, OCT. 21.The Chief Minister, N. Chandrababu Naidu, has offered the hand of friendship to naxalites, but on the condition that they shun violence first and join the mainstream. He was equally tough stating that the Government would not ... Other Stories
Andhra Pradesh-Hyderabad Showcasing city, the giant way HYDERABAD, OCT. 21. The MCH is going for a hard sell making use of the opportunity of the Afro-Asian Games about to kick off in a few days here. A 13-minute documentary has been made ready that not only gives an overview of the activities being ... Foreign students turn locals HYDERABAD, OCT. 21. It was like a home away from home. When teams from African countries landed here, the place was not all strange. Among the sea of unfamiliar faces, there were some who spoke their own language and followed their own culture. ... Other Stories
Karnataka CM assures all help to start minority schools BANGALORE, OCT. 21. The Chief Minister, S.M. Krishna, here today said the Government was liberal in granting permission to start educational institutions by minorities. Speaking after inaugurating a conference of the National Commission for ... Other Stories
Karnataka-Bangalore Privileges panel to recommend action against Krishna Bhat BANGALORE, OCT. 21. The president of the Vishwabharati House Building Cooperative Society, B. Krishna Bhat, who has been issued notice of breach of privilege of the Legislative Council in two cases, failed to appear before the Privileges ... `Lokayukta yet to give reports on raids' BANGALORE, OCT. 21. The Minister for Health and Family Welfare, Kagodu Thimmappa, today wondered whether the Lokayukta was conducting raids for publicity as it had not sent reports to the Government in most cases. He told presspersons here that ... BU acting Director of Physical Education removed BANGALORE, OCT. 21. Bangalore University has removed the acting Director of Physical Education, Shivanna, and made Keerthi Narayanaswamy, Director in charge of the department, until a qualified person is appointed. The Vice-Chancellor, M.S. ... Other Stories
Kerala Antony calls for UDF unity to fight CPI(M) THIRUVANANTHAPURAM, OCT. 21.The Chief Minister, A.K. Antony, today sought to project the anti-CPI(M) fundamentals of the UDF by calling for unity in the ruling coalition. Mr. Antony told mediapersons here soon on his arrival from Delhi that the ... Notice for Speaker's removal rejected THIRUVANANTHAPURAM, OCT. 21.The Legislature Secretariat has rejected the CPI(M) Legislature Party deputy leader, Kodiyeri Balakrishnan's notice seeking removal of the Speaker, Vakkom Purushothaman, from office. In a communication served on Mr. ... Other Stories
Kerala-Thiruvananthapuram Bid to shift sports school opposed THIRUVANANTHAPURAM, OCT. 21.The Mayor, J. Chandra, has accused vested interests of trying to scupper the relocation of the G.V.Raja Sports School from Shangumukham to Mannanthala. Addressing a press conference, she said the Government move to ... SIT names abkari contractors as accused THIRUVANANTHAPURAM, OCT. 21. The City Police Commissioner's Special Investigation Team (SIT) probing the Pappanamcode spirit case has filed a report before the Neyyattinkara Judicial First Class Magistrate court including prominent abkari ... CM regrets hurting NoRKs' sentiments THIRUVANANTHAPURAM, OCT. 21. The Chief Minister, A. K. Antony, today sought to put the record straight by regretting his recent references to Non-resident Keralites (NoRKs) in the Gulf, the U.S. and Europe and the adverse impact it had on their ... Other Stories
Tamil Nadu `A symbol of continuing untouchability' MADURAI, OCT. 21.Even as the Madurai district administration today claimed that it had not yet received the resignation sent by K. Azhagar, president of the Pappapatti panchayat reserved for Scheduled Castes, Opposition parties and human rights ... 
Governor's gesture to Madurai villagersMADURAI, OCT. 21.An hour-long visit by the Governor, P. S. Ramamohan Rao, to Ulagupichanpatti in the Melur panchayat union this morning turned out to be an occasion for assessing the district administration's efficiency in implementing welfare ... Scientific Tamil textbooks distribution from Nov. 15 CHENNAI, OCT. 21. Having completed preparation of syllabus and writing textbooks for Scientific Tamil, a compulsory subject to be introduced for all students from LKG to Standard XII, the School Education Department has decided to distribute the ... 
CM to inaugurate Rs. 200-cr. projects at Srivilliputtur todaySRIVILLIPUTTUR, OCT. 21. The Chief Minister, Jayalalithaa, will inaugurate various completed works, lay foundation stones for new projects and distribute welfare assistance to beneficiaries under various schemes, worth Rs. 234.67 crores, at a ... Directive to TNPSC comes late for Tiruchi medical students CHENNAI, OCT. 21.The Government recently instructed the Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission to allow students of the KAP Viswanatham Medical College, Tiruchi, to apply for its examinations, but students say the move came too late — after ... Other Stories
Tamil Nadu-Chennai 
Team visits Pallikaranai marshCHENNAI, OCT. 21.A four-member experts team from the Union Ministry of Environment and Forests today visited the Pallikaranai marsh and inspected the damage to the only surviving wetland ecosystem close to the city. Led by the Director, Salim ... Changes in billing software likely CHENNAI, OCT. 21. General, Economy, Special and Super. The four basic telephony packages of BSNL, one of which is best suited for a subscriber, but he is unable to decide on the ideal choice. Now, Chennai Telephones will help make that ... 
Fire Services steps up propagandaCHENNAI, OCT. 21. The Fire and Rescue Services have stepped up its propaganda on prevention of fire during Deepavali. The response to the new `theatre on wheels' module has been better than expected, said S.K. Dogra, Director. While the ... 
Community fireworks display will make for safe festival: TNPCBCHENNAI, OCT. 21.Community fireworks displays in lieu of individual celebrations will be a good way of enjoying the spirit of Deepavali while keeping it safe and pollution-free, pollution control officials have suggested. "Residents' ... Case against 5 DMK councillors CHENNAI, OCT. 21.The Periamet police registered a case against five DMK councillors on Monday in connection with the Chennai Corporation council meeting, under various sections of the IPC including one on preventing a public servant from ... Effect hike in commission immediately: petroleum dealers CHENNAI, OCT. 21.The latest fortnightly revision, reducing petrol and diesel prices surprised consumers, as much as it caused disappointment to the petroleum dealers at the absence of any announcement increasing their commission. The change, ... 
Draw inspiration from former judges: CJCHENNAI, OCT. 21. The Chief Justice of the Madras High Court, B. Subhashan Reddy, today unveiled portraits of 26 former judges of the court as a token of appreciation of their services to the judiciary. Unveiling the photographs of the jurists, ... 
Police mark Commemoration DayCHENNAI, OCT. 21.The Director-General of Police, I.K.Govind, today led officers in paying homage to personnel who laid down their lives while discharging their duty on the occasion of Commemoration Day. Mr. Govind and the officers placed ... Other Stories
Pondicherry 
Green squads to help in farm mechanisationPONDICHERRY, OCT. 21. The Agriculture Minister, A. Namassivayam, today said `all-farmer pasumai padais' (green squads) had been formed in the Pondicherry and Karaikal regions to help agriculturists introduce mechanisation in farming operations to ... 
CM pays homage to police martyrsPONDICHERRY, OCT. 21. The Chief Minister, N. Rangasamy, the Inspector-General of Police, U. K. Katna, and senior police officials today paid homage to police personnel, who laid down their lives while discharging duty, by placing wreaths at the ... Other Stories
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