Bhubaneswar, Dec 27 (ANI): The eighth edition of annual crafts fair in eastern province of Odisha has become an open forum for weavers, artisans, painters and sculptors as more than 300 participants are displaying their craftsmanship at the event. The Toshali National Crafts Mela (fair) - 2013 is being held in eastern Bhubaneswar city in Odisha. The annual fair started its first edition in 2006 with an aim to bring the economically deprived weavers and artisans to limelight and provide them exposure to showcase their talent. This year, the fair revolves around the theme 'Symphony in Tassar', which depicts the state's tasar (a variety of silk) tradition, unveiling the process of the tasar production to finished products. The visitors at the fair are also fascinated by the new ideas and products being incorporated at the event this year. The fair is also hosting cultural programmes, where eminent artists and troupes from different parts of the country are performing. Moreover, an eating joint with 30 food stalls is offering regional and multi-cuisine delicacies and tickling the taste buds of the people.Dec 27, 2013
The Thai government said on Friday that it will seek help from the military for protecting candidates and voters in the February election. The announcement comes after two people were killed and scores wounded in clashes between police and anti-government protesters.Dec 27, 2013
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Arvind Kejriwal, the new Chief Minister of New Delhi, has announced he will be hitching a ride on the Delhi metro rail for his swearing-in ceremony slated for Saturday afternoon.Dec 27, 2013
New Delhi, Dec 27 (ANI): After CNG prices in Delhi raised up by Rs.4.50, Taxi & Auto Union General Secretary Rajendra Soni gave an alternative of 7 days to Delhi’s to-be CM Arvind Kejriwal to either roll back the CNG prices or revise the auto fares. He said that if the demands are not fulfilled, the autos would resist to ply on Delhi roads thereafter.Dec 27, 2013
New Delhi, Dec 27 (ANI): Party leader Dr Harsh Vardhan on Friday said that the BJP will play the role of a constructive opposition in Delhi, even as the AAP is all set to form a government in the state with the outside support of the Congress.Dec 27, 2013
Kaushambi, Dec 27 (ANI): Seeking to send out a message of austerity, Chief Minister designate Arvind Kejriwal along with most of the AAP MLAs will be taking the metro to the swearing-in venue, i.e., Ramlila Maidan.Dec 27, 2013
New Delhi, Dec 27 (ANI): After UP Principal Secretary Anil Gupta said that ‘nobody can die of cold’, BSP leader Sudhindra Bhadoria said that UP government has become insensitive and that people of the state will give them proper answer during the polls. He said that many irresponsible statements had taken place in Muzaffarnagar since the riots, but such actions will be countered by the people of the state. He also said that people now will not be misled.Dec 27, 2013
Lucknow, Dec 27 (ANI): Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav on Friday pulled up Anil Gupta, the state's Home Secretary for his remark on Muzaffarnagar relief camp deaths. Yadav said one should be cautious before issuing any statement on a sensitive issue.Dec 27, 2013
Ahmedabad/ Indore/ Trivandrum/ Nagpur, Dec 27 (ANI): BJP President Rajnath Singh alleged Congress for harassing Narendra Modi continuously from last ten years. Earlier on December 01, Home Minister Sushil Kumar Shinde said that the central and provincial interior secretaries have been authorised to take action against snooping. Gujarat former director-general of police of, RB Sreekumar said Modi has been violating the law from year 2002. President of women Congress, Shobha Oza also demanded that the culprits should be punished, no matter who they are.Dec 27, 2013
New Delhi/ Lucknow, Dec 27 (ANI): Politicos on Friday slammed the Uttar Pradesh Principal Secretary, Home, Anil Gupta after he raged a controversy by stating that no one died of cold in the Muzaffarnagar relief camps. Gupta on Friday said that children living in the relief camp died because of different ailments and not only cold. He also added that if people die of cold then nobody will survive in Siberia.Dec 27, 2013
Lucknow, Dec 27 (ANI): Uttar Pradesh Principal Secretary, Home, Anil Gupta faced flak after stating that “no one dies of cold” while reacting on the deaths of children in the Muzaffarnagar relief camps.Dec 27, 2013
The United States Department of State is reviewing a video clip, apparently released by al-Qaeda, in which kidnapped American citizen Warren Weinstein is seen pleading Barack Obama and the government to take actions to ensure his release.Dec 27, 2013
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