Monthly Archives: August 2011

Kashmir: Infiltration bid foiled in Gurez sector, 12 militants killed – India


20 aug 2011 J&K: Infiltration bid foiled in Gurez sector, 12 intruders killed   Srinagar:  In a major operation, the Army on Saturday foiled the biggest infiltration bid this year killing 12 intruders in a gunbattle near the Line of … Continue reading

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Torch of revolution has been lit, declares Anna Hazare – India


19 aug 2011 Torch of revolution has been lit, declares Anna Hazare   New Delhi:  It was raining heavily as Anna Hazare climbed onto the stage at Ramlila Maidan in Delhi. Neither the downpour, nor the fact that he hasn’t … Continue reading

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My health is fine, don’t worry about me: Anna’s message from Tihar – India


18 aug 2011 My health is fine, don’t worry about me: Anna’s message from Tihar     New Delhi:  Gandhian activist Anna Hazare, who has been in Tihar Jail since Tuesday, said he felt healthy and energetic even after three … Continue reading

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Lokpal Bill row: Anna Hazare relents; accepts police permission for 15-day fast- India


17 aug 2011 Lokpal Bill row: Anna Hazare relents; accepts police permission for 15-day fast     New Delhi:  More than 36 hours after he was brought to the Tihar Jail, Anna Hazare relented and accepted a police offer of … Continue reading

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Anna Hazare spends night at Tihar, adamant will fast at JP Park – India


16 aug 2011 Anna Hazare spends night at Tihar, adamant will fast at JP Park     New Delhi:  Anna Hazare is still at Tihar Jail, having spent the night there, and is adamant that he shall not leave till … Continue reading

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Anna Hazare detained ahead of his fast – India


15 aug 2011 Anna Hazare detained ahead of his fast   New Delhi:  The Delhi Police detained social activist Anna Hazare early on Tuesday morning. Yesterday, the 74-year-old Gandhian had said he will begin his second indefinite fast at Jai … Continue reading

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Anna Hazare fast on Tuesday, prohibitory orders around the venue – India


15 aug 2011 Anna Hazare says he’ll begin his fast on Tuesday, prohibitory orders around the venue     New Delhi:  At a packed press conference at Delh’s Constitutional Club on Monday, social activist Anna Hazare declared, “I am starting … Continue reading

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Airport Metro’s two new stations open Monday – India


14 aug 2011 Airport Metro’s two new stations open Monday New Delhi: A Reliance Infrastructure-led consortium that operates the Delhi Airport Metro Express Line will open its Dhaula Kuan and Aerocity stations for public from Monday, an official said. With … Continue reading

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London police say nearly 700 charged over riots – India


13 aug 2011 London police say nearly 700 charged over riots   London:  Thousands of extra police officers were stationed on Britain’s streets, as the country faced its first weekend since riots raged through suburbs and town centres, leaving a … Continue reading

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Veteran actor Shammi Kapoor passes away – India


13 aug 2011 Veteran actor Shammi Kapoor passes away Veteran actor Shammi Kapoor passed away on Sunday morning. He was 80. The actor, who was suffering from chronic renal failure, was admitted to Breach Candy hospital last week. Amitabh Bachchan … Continue reading

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