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Pondicherry Andhra Pradesh Mixed reaction to Union budget in A.P. HYDERABAD, FEB. 28.Political parties in the State have reacted along predictable ideological lines to the Union Budget for 2003-04 with the BJP hailing some of its provisions as `revolutionary' and the Left parties denouncing it as anti-poor. ... Other Stories
Andhra Pradesh-Hyderabad White cardholders to get additional 20 kg rice HYDERABAD, FEB. 28. The Chief Minister, N. Chandrababu Naidu, has directed the Commissioner of Civil Supplies to supply 20 kg of rice of common variety at Rs. 8.75 per kg to all the families from March onwards. This would be in addition to the ... Transport Dept. firm on enforcing helmet rule HYDERABAD, FEB. 28. The transport authorities have decided to strictly enforce the recent High Court order making it compulsory for two-wheeler riders to wear helmets. Both driver and pillion-rider would have to wear helmets and carrying children ... Other Stories
Karnataka Karnataka ryots lack awareness of MSPs BANGALORE, FEB. 28. Only a small minority of farmers in Karnataka seem to be aware of the Minimum Support Prices (MSPs) for agricultural commodities, though the Government has been repeatedly making tall claims about the facility. The impact ... Other Stories
Karnataka-Bangalore Special trains to clear passenger rush in summer BANGALORE, FEB. 28. In order to clear the passenger rush in April, May, and June, Southern Railway will run the following special trains. The Bangalore-Quilon (Biweekly) Train No. 0621 will leave Bangalore at 10 p.m. on Mondays and Wednesdays ... Other Stories
Kerala SC acquits Balakrishna Pillai NEW DELHI, FEB. 28.The Supreme Court today acquitted the former Kerala Power Minister, R. Balakrishna Pillai, and the former chairman of the Kerala State Electricity Board, P. Kesava Pillai, who were convicted by the trial court and the High ... Other Stories
Kerala-Thiruvananthapuram Anti-rabies programme on anvil THIRUVANANTHAPURAM, FEB. 28. The City Corporation has been forced to review the Animal Birth Control (ABC) programme for sterilisation of stray dogs, following stiff public protest over the location of the core facility for the project. Two ... Other Stories
Tamil Nadu Ponmudi arrest triggers tension in Villupuram VILLUPURAM, FEB. 28.Tension prevailed in parts of Villupuram and Cuddalore districts for several hours today in the wake of the arrest of the former DMK Minister, K. Ponmudi, MLA, and 15 others on charges of rioting, criminal intimidation and ... Abrupt halt to wealth case proceedings CHENNAI, FEB. 28. Proceedings in the "Rs.66.65-crore disproportionate wealth case" against Jayalalithaa have come to an abrupt halt in a special court here following a stay ordered by the Supreme Court. In the wake of the apex court decision, ... Video cassette played in-camera for Vaiko KANCHEEPURAM, FEB. 28. The video cassette containing a controversial speech made by the MDMK general secretary, Vaiko, and five other party leaders at Tirumangalam near Madurai, in support of the LTTE was played in the court hall of the POTA ... 
`Major' Sundararajan deadCHENNAI, FEB. 28.The veteran Tamil film actor, `Major' Sundararajan, known for his unique dialogue delivery, died here today. He was 68. He is survived by his wife and son (also an actor, Gautham). Family sources said he had undergone a ... Other Stories
Tamil Nadu-Chennai Efforts to make Chennai mature cataract-free zone CHENNAI, FEB. 28. In an effort to hasten the process of declaring Chennai a mature cataract-free zone, the Chennai District Blindness Control Society and the civic body have matched forces to conduct eye screening and surgery camps on a ... Other Stories
Pondicherry Govt. to encourage private players in tourism promotion PONDICHERRY, FEB. 28. The Chief Minister, N. Rangasamy, has promised that the Government would encourage private players for promoting tourism in Pondicherry. Tourism was almost an effective tool for the Government to tap revenue as the ... Financial assistance for four patients PONDICHERRY, FEB. 28. The Health Minister, E. Valsaraj, today handed over financial assistance of Rs 4,39, 500 to four persons to undergo treatment for cardiac problems in private hospitals in Pondicherry or in Chennai. The amount was ... Other Stories
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