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Andhra Pradesh
Walk-out over `favour' to firm
HYDERABAD, DEC. 31. In a heated debate marked by angry exchanges and a walk-out by Congress-I alleging favour to India Cements Limited (ICL), the State Government effectively defended its decision to give a deferral of Sales Tax to the tune of ... More


Hariswar Reddy is new Dy. Speaker
HYDERABAD, DEC. 31. Mr. K. Hariswar Reddy, Telugu Desam MLA, was declared elected unopposed Deputy Speaker of the Assembly today. His election was announced amid applause in the House by the Speaker, Mrs. K. Pratibha Bharathi, after all ... More
Other Stories

  • Assembly adjourns sine die
  • New village governance system from today
  • PWG losing ground, says DGP
  • Sarojini denies rift with MSR
  • Governor, CM greet people
  • Concession against norms: Cong.
  • Tourism authority for tribal areas likely
  • House probe into Kakinada port issue ruled out
  • HC hears plea against recruitment process
  • A satisfying session for TDP, Cong.
  • Train halt move put off

    Andhra Pradesh-Hyderabad
    Three file nominations for Mayor post
    HYDERABAD, DEC. 31. Three persons filed their nominations for the post of Mayor of Municipal Corporation of Hyderabad (MCH), while ten nominations were received for the posts of corporators on Monday. Interestingly, one of the contestants, Mr. ... More


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  • One held
  • BJP challenged to suspend Narendra
  • Students' protest
  • Spurt in white-collar offences

    Karnataka
    Dreams of young doctors shattered
    BANGALORE, DEC. 31. The dreams of many young doctors, who were confident of getting admission to postgraduate medical courses of their choice, have been shattered with Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences (RGUHS) announcing a revised ... More


    'Functioning of hostels not satisfactory'
    BANGALORE, DEC. 31. The Social Welfare Minister, Mr. Kagodu Thimmappa, has promised to inquire into the observation of the Karnataka Administrative Reforms Commission that in the hostels run by the department, ``the hostel warden or supervisor ... More
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  • 2001 in retrospect : A baleful year for Bijapur Dt.
  • Raichur Chamber to petition HC
  • SHGs: Bidar DCC Bank is the 'torch bearer'
  • BJP bays for Baig's head
  • Over exploitation of groundwater causes concern

    Karnataka-Bangalore
    BMP to acquire roadside property
    BANGALORE, DEC. 31. The Bangalore Mahanagara Palike (BMP) has proposed to amend building by-laws to facilitate litigation-free and systematic acquisition of property adjoining main roads of the City. The proposed amendment, which was awaiting ... More


    Other Stories

  • Rs. 7 lakhs stolen from shop in Rajajinagar
  • Turbulent year ahead: Astrologer
  • BMP to harden stand
  • CACL suspects foulplay in girl's death
  • NMKRV college honours women achievers
  • Elephants stray into villages
  • They could have shot him dead: Niyogi
  • Joining hands for a cause
  • Advocates plan protest

    Kerala
    Road mishap claims eight lives
    KOLLAM, DEC. 31. Eight persons were killed and 30 injured in a head-on collision between a KSRTC bus and a mini van on the National Highway at Puthentheruvu near Karunagapally this afternoon. While the KSRTC bus was proceeding to Sivagiri from ... More


    Janu threatens fresh agitation
    KOCHI, DEC. 31. Adivasis will once again join together to protest against the Forest Department if it creates hurdles in the land allotment for tribals. Addressing presspersons here today on the eve of the date set by the Government to start ... More
    Other Stories

  • Proposal to convert Cusat into technical varsity
  • Antony's ties with SNDP come a full circle
  • Jamaat support for peace initiatives
  • Pension age: Venugopal hits out at Murali
  • Launch of tribal rehabilitation scheme
  • Karunakaran welcomes CM's apology
  • Kallada project: RI for ex-engineers
  • Repromulgated order on pan masala set aside
  • CPI(M) Kasaragod meet begins
  • Sabarimala temple opens today

    Kerala-Thiruvananthapuram
    Jacob takes action against 53 KWA staff
    THIRUVANANTHAPURAM, DEC. 31. The Irrigation Minister, Mr. T.M. Jacob, made a lightning inspection at the Kerala Water Authority (KWA) offices today. As many as 53 out of the 329 employees were found to be absent without authorisation in the ... More


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  • Rugmini gives birth to third calf
  • Plea against user's fee

    Tamil Nadu
    'Vasan has bright future in Congress'
    CHENNAI, DEC. 31. In an emotion-tinged letter to the TMC president, Mr. G. K. Vasan, MLAs and functionaries, the TNCC president, Mr. E. V. K. S. Elangovan, has appealed to them to merge with the parent Congress. Packing his New Year and Pongal ... More


    Bid to install statue, members held
    CHENNAI, DEC. 31. Members of the `Ulaga Tamizhmozhi Arakkattalai' were arrested today when they allegedly attempted to install a `Kannagi' statue on the Marina. Led by Mr. Tamizhanban, co-ordinator of the organisation, they came from Thanjavur ... More
    Police action against students illegal: team
    CHENNAI, DEC. 31. ``All actions of the police officials on the night of December 7 against the hostel students of Dr. Ambedkar Law College are illegal and in violation of the Constitution and Supreme Court orders'', the Campaign for Custodial ... More
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  • Train services curtailed
  • Maitreyan files papers for RS seat
  • `Kannagi' hogging the limelight
  • Tho.Mu.Si. dead
  • Kin of Veerappan aide held
  • Nod for Anna varsity control over engineering colleges
  • MBBS-Part II results on the web
  • Bank loan for Govt. employees
  • Governor, leaders extend greetings
  • New GM for S. Rly.
  • EC plans to make it easy for disabled

    Tamil Nadu-Chennai
    Dances, parties usher in 2002
    CHENNAI, DEC. 31. The city was washed with serial lights, balloons, blaring horns, crackers, alcohol and joy on Monday night as revellers ushered in 2002. The merry-makers started early for their parties. Many star hotels had scheduled to start ... More


    Other Stories

  • Title for flautist
  • When children teach
  • The indomitable Usha Uthup
  • Construction worker held on murder charge
  • Gang involved in robbing of milk vans held
  • Leather goods stolen
  • Bharati's resignation sought

    Pondicherry
    Skirmish in Central jail leaves 4 hurt
    PONDICHERRY, DEC. 31. At least four inmates of the Central prison on the busy Jawaharlal Nehru street, sustained bruises following a skirmish between two groups of prisoners on Sunday, according to the Collector, Mr.A.Anbarasu. Speaking to ... More


    Other Stories

  • Leaders extend New Year greetings
  • BPL income ceiling to be raised: CM
  • Employees need orientation: Collector
  • Pondy lifts curb on rice movement

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