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Govt to launch new employment generation schemes: Jairam Ramesh

New Delhi, Sept 26 (ANI): Rural development minister, Jairam Ramesh said on Thursday that the government would soon launch new skilled development, employment generation schemes to replace current ones like Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MNREGA). The minister was launching the annual rural development scheme in New Delhi where he highlighted the advantages and disadvantages of the scheme. He said that it was not a permanent solution as the dynamics was changing in the rural India. Ramesh added government is also mulling to look into other initiatives for increasing skilled manpower in the country.

Sep 26, 2013

Opposition demands cancelation of Indo-Pak PM level talks

New Delhi, Sep 26 (ANI): The attack by militants on a police station and an army base in Kashmir on Thursday has triggered calls to cancel talks between the rival nations' Prime Ministers at the weekend. Politicos from different political parties condemned the attack and demanded strict punishment against the culprits.

Sep 26, 2013

Congress Rally: Our aim is to empower weaker sections, says Rahul

Jagdalpur, Sep 26 (ANI): While addressing his first election rally in Bastar region of Chhattisgarh on Thursday, Congress Vice President Rahul Gandhi said that Congress aims at empowering weaker sections of the society. Further, he said that Congress did what other parties could never do and it passed many historic bills for the welfare of the people. Gandhi also lashed out at the opposition for its inefficiency and inability in governing the state.

Sep 26, 2013

Central Jail in Manipur takes several reform measures for inmates

Manipur, Sep 26 (ANI): The Central Jail, situated at Sajiwa in East Imphal, houses over 640 inmates in seven different sectors. It has become be Northeast's first jail to have meditation, sports and other co-curricular activities for the inmates, who can now play Volleyball, meditate, do yoga or exercise at a gym. The jail has also different sections for teaching painting and education to inmates. A specialized team from the "Art of Living" Centre has been providing classes to inmates to change their lives, and help the addicts stay away from drugs. The initiative has been taken by Manipur state Prison authorities led by ADGP, MK Das, and SP Jails, IK Muivah.

Sep 26, 2013

RPN Singh on terrorist attacks in Jammu and Kashmir

New Delhi, Sep 26 (ANI): Minister of State for Home Affairs RPN Singh on Thursday said that the attack by militants on a police station and an army base in Kashmir was unfortunate and someone was trying to derail the dialogue process between the prime ministers of India and Pakistan. Singh also slammed the BJP for playing politics and said that it tends to forget that they invited General Pervez Musharraf immediately after the Kargil attacks.

Sep 26, 2013

Police in Jharkhand seize Maoists' arms, ammunition and also horses

Latehar, Sep 26 (ANI): Jharkhand Police has seized ample ammunition and also two horses after a brief gun-battle with Maoists in Latehar region. Police were conducting an anti-Maoist campaign in Kurumkheta jungle of the district when the commandoes of CoBRA (Combat Battalion for Resolute Action) spotted possible presence of the ultras. Following a gun battle, the Maoists managed to flee from the scene. However, security forces conducted a thorough search of the area, during which they seized two horses and 147 bullets of 8 mm guns.

Sep 26, 2013

Tourists happy with excellent facilities at Tokyo's sky tree tower

Tokyo, Sept 26 (ANI): The 634 meters tall, Sky Tree Tower in Tokyo has become a major sightseeing attraction. It attracted 6 million and 380 thousand tourists in its opening year. It houses broadcasting, planetarium, aquarium, restaurants and other offices. In summer this year, Sky Tree organized various events to attract children and other visitors. 14-year-old Mio Yuki, an actress nominated for CM character of Tokyo Sky Tree, shared her experience of visiting the world's tallest tower. The Sky Tree Tower also provides a great shopping experience for visitors. However, taking care of logistics involving 312 shops and restaurants at the Tower, is critical. Sagawa Express, a logistics company has been managing the logistics at the Sky Tree Tower since May 2012. It provides efficient solutions for logistics management by controlling freight vehicles and delivery staff. It is also responsible for securing the delivery route inside the building.

Sep 26, 2013

Peaceful dialogue only way to tackle issues with Pak: Digvijay

New Delhi, Sep 26 (ANI): Even as Prime Minister Manmohan Singh remains determined to continue dialogues with Pakistan despite opposition from BJP, Veteran Congress General secretary Digvijay Singh said that in democratic country only peaceful talks are solutions for any kind of terrorist activity. Condemning the terror attack in Jammu, Manmohan Singh said that it is an 'attack on peace'. "No word strong enough to condemn the heinous attack in Jammu. This is one more attack by enemies of peace. Such actions will not deter us and will not succeed in derailing our efforts to find a resolution to all problems through a process of dialogue," a statement by the PM said.

Sep 26, 2013

J&K attacks an impediment to peace discussion with Pak: BJD

New Delhi, Sep 26 (ANI): Talking about the J&K attack by the militants on Thursday, BJD leader Jay Panda said that such attack acts as an impediment to the peace talks with neighboring Pakistan and it becomes difficult for the peace talks to continue when a ___gun is pointed on your head___. Further, he also appealed to not call them militants or rebels but rather call them ___terrorists___.

Sep 26, 2013

J &K attack attempt to derail Indo- Pak talks: PDP

Srinagar, Sep 26 (ANI): As heavily-armed militants dressed in Army fatigues attacked an Army camp in J&K ahead of a meeting between Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and his Pakistan counterpart Nawaz Sharif, PDP leader Naeem Akhtar said that the attack was an attempt to derail talks between the Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and his Pakistan counterpart Nawaz Sharif. Further, he also termed the attack as ___mad act___ and condemned the same.

Sep 26, 2013

Stopping Indo-Pak talks will strengthen terrorist outfits: Jagdambika Pal

Lucknow, Sep 26 (ANI): As the prime minister remains determined to continue dialogues with Pakistan despite of opposition from BJP, Congress leader Jagdambika Pal said that BJP should understand that refraining from talks with the neighboring Pakistan will further strengthen terrorist outfits working in both countries. The Congress leader further said that it___s been usual now that whenever the two countries are about to have peaceful talks, the terrorist groups comes up to hinder the same.

Sep 26, 2013

Parineeti Chopra the gadget freak chick

Mumbai, Sept 26 (ANI): Bollywood___s bubbly girl Parineeti Chopra is a gadget freak and her love for technology got her in collaboration with Croma where she was spotted launching the all new Samsung Galaxy Note 3 and Galaxy Gear smart watch in Mumbai. Parineeti who was last scene in Shudh Desi Romance has not only established herself as a great actor but has also become the favourite face of many brands. Well we wish you all the best Parineeti.

Sep 26, 2013

Heavy rainfall swamped the streets in Gujarat

Junagarh, Sep 26 (ANI): Heavy rainfall in Junagadh district of Gujarat swamped the streets and created a flood like situation which has brought the life to standstill for the residents of the area. Rain continued to lash the entire state resulting in the rise of water levels of rivers and overflowing of dams and forced the officials to get the area evacuated from of low lying areas across the state. Alok Kumar Pandey the collector of the district had assured that all precautionary measures have already been taken to ensure the safety of the people.

Sep 26, 2013

10 Most Honest Cities in the World: Mumbai Placed Second after Helsinki

India is often considered as one of the world's most corrupt countries, but its commercial capital Mumbai is found to be the second-most honest city, according to an experiment by Reader's Digest.

Sep 26, 2013

PM must take up issues of terror acts in talks with Pak PM: JD (U)

New Delhi, Sept 26 (ANI): Reacting to the Militants attack that took place at a police station and an Army cantonment in Jammu and Kashmir on Thursday morning, JD (U) leader K.C. Tyagi said that Indian PM must take up issues of terror acts in talks with Pak PM in the US on the sidelines of a United Nations session.

Sep 26, 2013