Jnanpith Awards for 2009 and 2010
Noted Hindi writers Amar Kant and Srilal Shukla have been chosen for the highest literary honour of the country the Jnanpith Award jointly for the year of 2009.
Renowned Kannada litterateur Chandrasekhar Kambar won it for the year 2010. Ravindra Kalia Read more…
Earth Quake shocks India | 27 deaths
At least 27 people died and over 100 injured in Sikkim, West Bengal and Bihar, a 6.8 earthquake last night. The earthquake – the largest in two decades, Sakyong manganese and more than 50 km from Gangtok in Sikkim and the border of Nepal.
The earthquake of 16 people in Sikkim, four dead in West Bengal, Bihar and 7. The quake killed five Read more…
Stop trading charges: Moily to Lokpal Bill stakeholders
Union Law Minister Veerappa Moily has called upon both social activists and political leaders to refrain from making statements and counter-statements on the Lokpal issue.
Talking to media persons in New Delhi on Friday, he said instead of getting emotional on the issue, the focus should be on preparing the draft Read more…
Anna Hazare happy for victory of Jan Lokpal Bill
The social activists group led by Anna Hazare spearheading the campaign to press for the Jan Lok Pal Bill to effectively deal with corruption has reached an understanding with the Government. An announcement to this effect was made by Mr. Anna Hazare at Jantar Mantar, in New Delhi late on Friday. Talking to reporters the corruption crusader said that the Government agreed to enact the Jan Lokpal Bill. This is the win of common people all over India.
He said he will break his fast today Read more…
300 candidates in fray for 2nd phase election in WestBengal
In West Bengal, 300 candidates are in the fray after scrutiny of nomination papers for the second phase of election in the state.
10 nominations were rejected after scrutiny of nominations yesterday. Tomorrow is the last day of withdrawal of candidature for this phase of Read more…
Anna Hazare Anti Corruption: Govt to make 2nd round of talks on Lokpal bill with Anna Hazare
The government will hold another round of talks today with the representatives of Social activist Anna Hazare to finalise the modalities for constitution of a committee to draft an anti corruption Lokpal Bill.
Talks between the government and civil society leaders remained inconclusive yesterday due to differences on some issues. Speaking to reporters after the second round of talks, government’s representative and Union Read more…
India against corruption: Govt ready to talks with all stake holders on anti-corruption bill
Centre says it is ready for talks with all stake holders on anti-corruption bill; Agriculture Minister Pawar quits GoM on corruption
The Centre has said that it is ready to hold talks with all stake holders in Anti-corruption Bill. Information and Broadcasting Minister Ambika Soni said the proposed Bill has to be acceptable to all and government is ready for Read more…
Sathya Sai Baba health condition stable
The health condition of Sri Satya Sai baba is improving and in stable condition.
In a latest health bulletin issued this morning, Sri Satya Sai Institute of Higher Medical Sciences Director, A N Safaya said signs of improvement have been observed in the functioning of his kidneys.
Stating that he continued to be on ventilator for assisted respiration, the director said the vital parameters Read more…
Anna Hazare fast continues for Jan Lokpal Bill
Noted Social Activist Anna Hazare continues his fast unto death for the second day today. He is demanding a comprehensive Jan Lokpal Bill to effectively deal with corruption.
Doctors this morning held a medical check up and found him alright. Meanwhile Mr. Hazare is not participating Read more…
Anna Hazare demanding Jan Lokpal Bill to check corruption
Noted Social activist, Anna Hazare, today began his fast-unto-death in the national capital demanding enactment of a comprehensive Jan Lokpal Bill to give wider powers to Ombudsman to check corruption. Other important personalities who joined him included former IPS officer Kiran Bedi, RTI activist Arvind Kejriwal and social worker Swami Agniwesh.
Hundreds of people from all walks of life participated in the campaign which started from the India Gate lawns and concluded at Jantar Mantar. Talking to reporters Mr Hazare said that he will continue his fast till the government agrees to Read more…
