News Digest: No threat of Emergency today: Venkaiah Naidu

		THE TIMES OF INDIA
		Monday, November 30, 2015
		Today's Headlines

		India
		No threat of Emergency today: Venkaiah Naidu  Naidu's remarks came in the backdrop of Congress President Sonia Gandhi's targetting of the government yesterday on the issue of intolerance alleging that ideals and principles of the Constitution were under threat and being attacked deliberately. AAP MLA Akhilesh Tripathi gets bail The court had on November 23 issued non-bailable warrant against Tripathi, the fifth lawmaker of the ruling party to be arrested, for his non-appearance. Duty of state govts to ban cow slaughter: Union minister Jyoti "There are a lot of things to eat in this country apart from cow," Union minister Sadhvi Niranjan Jyoti said here while stressing that it was the "duty" of state governments to ban cow slaughter. More India News»

		Business
		Indian buyers expect diesel variant of each car brand: VW India head In an emailed interview with TOI, Andreas Lauermann, president and managing director, Volkswagen India, talks more about the investment, the impact of the diesel controversy that the company is battling and the emission standards going forward. Personal finance: The wedding lessons An Indian wedding is the perfect platform for a host of entrepreneurs to showcase services and win business Personal finance: Why bear markets are good Investments made when stock prices are down yield the highest returns in the long term More Business News»

		Environment
		Why Maharashtra Raj Bhavan's colourful peacocks are disappearing Killer Mongooses Attack Birds And Gobble Up Eggs On 47-Acre Estate Japan to resume 'research' whaling in Antarctic Japan will resume "research" whaling in the Antarctic by the end of March next year, local media reported on Saturday, despite a call by global regulators for more evidence that the expeditions have a scientific purpose. Bring Euro VI to check pollution: IIT-Kanpur IIT Kanpur has recommended that Euro VI fuel standards be introduced in Delhi at the earliest in order to check the rising air pollution. More Environment News»

		World
		World rallies to save the Earth Protesters linked hands near the heart of the Paris terror attacks on Sunday but others clashed with police, giving an emotional jolt to world leaders flying into the French capital to try to save Earth from climate catastrophe. Under fire in Syria & Iraq, IS tightens hold in Libya Iraqi commanders have been arriving from Syria, and the first public beheadings have started. The local radio stations no longer play music but instead extol the greatness of the Islamic State’s self-proclaimed caliph, Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi. German police tackle mass brawl at Berlin refugee shelter Hundreds of refugees fought each other on Sunday in a mass brawl at a Berlin shelter and more than 100 police were called in to restore order, in an episode underlining the challenges Germany faces in handling hundreds of thousands of migrants. More World News»

		Entertainment
		'I guess Sunny and I are lucky for each other' Babydoll singer Kanika Kapoor talks to us about her upcoming single and her international collaborations. The Tricolour moves Akshay Kumar to tears! Well, we are talking about a scene from a movie, but what’s real here is Akshay Kumar’s tears – glycerine free. Salman Khan's less popular films Salman Khan fans worship their superstar and the Bajrangi Bhaijaan returns the favour by delivering blockbusters at the box-office. More Entertainment News»

		Science
		Even 8 decades after invention, polygraph's accuracy contested A polygraph, commonly known as lie detector, is a device used to detect lies by measuring several physiological variables of the person being questioned. Sugar-free drinks may not be 'tooth-friendly': Study If you thought your teeth were safe since you switched to sugar-free drinks, think again! Scientists have warned that such drinks can cause measurable damage to the tooth enamel. High-fat diet may be harmful for your brain High-fat diet may not only make us obese, but also cause cognitive impairment by prompting immune cells in the brain to consume the connections between neurons, a new study has warned. More Science News»

		Sports
		Virat Kohli is passionate, wants to win: Sourav Ganguly Former India skipper Sourav Ganguly on Sunday heaped praise on India Test captain Virat Kohli saying he is fond of his attitude and aggression. FC Goa enter ISL semis with 5-1 win over Kerala FC Goa's Brazilian striker Reinaldo struck a hat-trick in a 5-1 mauling of Kerala Blasters here on Sunday to confirm their place in the Indian Super League (ISL) semi-finals. Nico Rosberg wins season-closing Abu Dhabi Grand Prix Nico Rosberg ended his 2015 season in triumph when he completed a hat-trick of victories in the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix ahead of his Mercedes team-mate and world champion Lewis Hamilton. More Sports News»

		Technology
		10 tricks every Windows & Mac user should know Recently a Redditor asked fellow users what computer tricks everyone should know. People submitted a wealth of tricks for Macs, PCs, web browsers, specific sites like YouTube, programs like Excel, and more. We looked through the thread and found the 10 most useful tricks for Windows PCs and Macs... 8 made for India apps to simplify your life There are an estimated 160 million smartphone users in India and over 3 million apps available across all the mobile platforms today. Jaybird X2 earphones review You don’t need to be an athlete to opt for sports headphones. With health consciousness on the rise, people are taking to the parks for runs. More Technology News»

		Education
		Higher education enrolment rate dismal in Bihar Will Bihar be able to achieve the national target of raising gross enrolment ratio (GER) in higher education to 30% by 2020? As per indications, it seems impossible. Rising number of aspirants signals return of 2-year MBA On the academic floor, the MBA is once again gaining ground. Applications to management schools are rising and the demand to study business has gone up significantly. CAT 2015 threw a few surprises for students The common admission test (CAT) 2015 threw a few surprises this year for aspirants seeking admission to the premier Indian Institutes of Management (IIMs) on Sunday. More Education News»

		Mumbai
		Hundreds turn up for women's special edition of Yoga by the Bay For those like Charni Road resident Vineeta Mehta, heading to Marine Drive with her society friends for a monthly yoga session has now become something of a habit.On the last Sunday of every month, the gang heads with their yoga mats and water bottles to Yoga by the Bay , joining hundreds from across the city for asanas on the promenade, by the sea. MNS morcha against BEST inflated bills, TDLR surcharge The Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) will take out a morcha on Monday on behalf of island city residents who have to pay inflated electricity bills and bear the burden of transport division losses. MSRTC buys 3 luxury buses for 1.2cr each The MSRTC is all set to register the most expensive AC bus for public transport in the region. It has procured the first batch of three Scania buses, with each costing around Rs 1.2 crore, sources said. More Mumbai News»

		Delhi
		Scolded by teacher, boy commits suicide A 16-year-old boy allegedly committed suicide after being reprimanded by his teacher for carrying a mobile phone to school Contentious clause of draft Janlokpal Bill finds Maken's support The highly disputed Section 7 of the draft Janlokpal Bill, which senior advocate Prashant Bhushan claims will run into a wall with the Centre, has received support from senior Congress member Ajay Maken Amid protests, DDA okays land for waste plant The Delhi Development Authority has decided to allocate a huge piece of land in Rohini to the North Delhi Municipal Corporation for solid waste management despite stiff opposition from DMRC, Delhi state industrial and infrastructure development corporation limited (DSIIDC), and locals More Delhi News»

		Bangalore
		3,000 netizens to hit the road to save Whitefield If the number of people who signed online for #Save Whitefield protest is any indication, the protest against bad roads and civic apathy is becoming louder and clearer. After Twitter and FB success, Bengaluru Police tune into FM radio After tapping the potential of social networking platforms such as Twitter and Facebook to the hilt, Bengaluru police are now setting their eyes on a more traditional mode of communication to gain public attention: FM radio. These children have parents yet feel orphaned 60% Of 600 Youngsters Visiting Nimhans Are Victims Of Inappropriate Parenting More Bangalore News»

		Hyderabad
		Police crack down on 111 quacks Days after a quack tried to burn the body of a patient who died due to wrong medical treatment at his clinic in Hussainialam, south zone police conducted surprise raids on clinics across Old City on Saturday and apprehended 111 quacks practicing medicine. LPS: Farmers may have to wait till next summer for plots Farmers who gave up their lands for Amaravati’s construction might not be getting their share of plots in the near future. The government is only expected to begin the distribution of plots after March next year as CRDA is yet to finish the layout design. It may be recalled that developed plots were supposed to be given to the farmers by December. Gram panchayats told to submit reports on borewells Telangana government has asked all gram panchayats to submit reports listing all functioning, abandoned and dead borewells within a week. More Hyderabad News»

		Chennai
		CAT pattern change stumps students Apart from testing the analytical and logical reasoning skills, this year's Common Admission Test (CAT) has also tested the perseverance of candidates. Madras HC staring at a record vacancy of 40 judges in 3 months With two more judges ready to retire in the next three months, and despite accumulating a huge backlog of cases, the Madras high court will soon have a record vacancy of 40 judges. Besant Nagar senior citizens' organize donation camp for flood-affected The Senior Citizens Group of Besant Nagar (SCGOBN) is collecting and distributing old clothes for flood affected people. More Chennai News»

		Ahmedabad
		Ahmedabad shuttler Anoushka wins gold in junior nationals City's top shuttler Anoushka Parikh, joined forces with Sahil Sipani, to win the mixed crown at the All-India Junior Ranking Tournament held in Bengaluru recently. Chintz dyeing heritage spins comeback yarn Georges Roques, an agent of the Compagnie des Indes (French East India Company), wrote a 333 page report at Ahmedabad between 1678 and 1680 for the guidance of the company's chief agent based in Surat. The report mentions details of chitte - wood block printing of chintz – prepared in the city. Youths from India voice environmental concern at COY in CEE As the world leaders would gather at Paris for Conference of Parties (COP) 21 in December, youths from India and neighbouring countries shared their views on different environmental issues at eleventh edition of Conference of Youths (COY) at Centre for Environment Education (CEE). The three-day conference concluded on Saturday. More Ahmedabad News»

		Allahabad
		Tourism ministry identifies 12 circuits in UP for development under Swadesh Darshan scheme The Ministry of Tourism has identified 12 circuits for development under the Swadesh Darshan scheme in UP. Elaborate security for first phase of panchayat polls, say cops Around 12.59 lakh voters including 8.20 lakh male and 4.39 lakh female would cast their franchise in the first phase of panchayal poll for the post of member, gram panchayat and pradhan at 1,060 polling booths in five development blocks including Meja, Urwa, Koraon, Manda and Karchana on Saturday. Allahabad as car thieves' paradise: 1044 cases reported in 10 months The city of Sangam has once again gained notoriety after registering highest (1044) cases of car thefts in Allahabad zone in past 10 months of this year. Ironically, apart from Kaushambi and Fatehpur, five out of eight districts including Pratapgarh, Banda, Hamirpur, Mahoba and Chitrakoot have too registered 10-33 percent rise in cases of car thefts. More Allahabad News»

		Bhubaneswar
		Class 9 dropout ASHA from Odisha draws PM's applause It was just another busy day for Jamunamani Singh when she received the greatest news of her life. Prime Minister Narendra Modi showered praise on the accredited social health activist (ASHA) for her work to control malaria in her locality in Balasore district. Government appoints Aditya Padhi as new chief secretary The state government on Saturday appointed 1983-batch IAS officer Aditya Prasad Padhi as the next chief secretary of the state. Abdul Kalam thought of quitting presidency over Bihar dissolution: SM Khan Former president APJ Abdul Kalam had thought of resigning when the Supreme Court quashed the presidential proclamation dissolving the Bihar assembly without allowing chief minister Nitish Kumar to prove his majority on the floor of the house in 2006. More Bhubaneswar News»

		Bhopal
		Official booked for peeing in public in Madhya Pradesh A senior official of the irrigation department was booked for urinating in public in Vidisha district on Sunday evening. MP to first in the country to have ITIs in sign language Chief minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan said 10 ITIs in sign language will be opened at divisional headquarters. This work will be accomplished within a year. Chouhan was addressing deaf and dumb children in Indore on Sunday. Martyr's body brought to Indore Body of 22-year-old Army jawan, who achieved martyrdom on Saturday after falling into a gorge at Line of Control (LoC) in Kupwara district of north Kashmir, was brought here on Sunday evening. More Bhopal News»

		Chandigarh
		Bikers community joins the cause of Save the girl child in Panckula Members of Bikers Community of India (BCoI) on Sunday joined the special campaign of Save the girl child and Respect the Elders, launched by members and community of Sai Devotees during the 8th Palki and Shobha Yatra here. 'Neighbourhood criteria' limits admission options With private schools extending preference for children from neighbouring areas to the general category, parents who wish to send their children to a particular school are worried. Teachers to hold protest on December 12 The meeting was attended by 50 body members, cluster and school representatives and women wing members. More Chandigarh News»

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News Digest: No threat of Emergency today: Venkaiah Naidu

		THE TIMES OF INDIA
		Sunday, November 29, 2015
		Today's Headlines

		India
		No threat of Emergency today: Venkaiah Naidu  Naidu's remarks came in the backdrop of Congress President Sonia Gandhi's targetting of the government yesterday on the issue of intolerance alleging that ideals and principles of the Constitution were under threat and being attacked deliberately. AAP MLA Akhilesh Tripathi gets bail The court had on November 23 issued non-bailable warrant against Tripathi, the fifth lawmaker of the ruling party to be arrested, for his non-appearance. Duty of state govts to ban cow slaughter: Union minister Jyoti "There are a lot of things to eat in this country apart from cow," Union minister Sadhvi Niranjan Jyoti said here while stressing that it was the "duty" of state governments to ban cow slaughter. More India News»

		Business
		Cipla inks investment pact with FIL Capital Investments Cipla today said it has inked an investment agreement with FIL Capital Investments (Mauritius) II Limited for its consumer healthcare business. Japan govt to cut corporate tax to below 30% in April The Japanese government is likely to cut the effective corporate tax rate to below 30 percent in fiscal 2016 from April, a year earlier than planned, people in the government and coalition parties told Reuters on Saturday. Gold, silver extend losses on weak global cues, low demand Gold extended its slide for the second straight day as prices tumbled by Rs 195 to Rs 25,615 per 10 grams at the bullion market on Saturday, taking weak cues from the global market and easing demand from jewellers. More Business News»

		Environment
		Why Maharashtra Raj Bhavan's colourful peacocks are disappearing Killer Mongooses Attack Birds And Gobble Up Eggs On 47-Acre Estate Japan to resume 'research' whaling in Antarctic Japan will resume "research" whaling in the Antarctic by the end of March next year, local media reported on Saturday, despite a call by global regulators for more evidence that the expeditions have a scientific purpose. Bring Euro VI to check pollution: IIT-Kanpur IIT Kanpur has recommended that Euro VI fuel standards be introduced in Delhi at the earliest in order to check the rising air pollution. More Environment News»

		World
		Syria army says Turkey increases arms shipments to rebels The Syrian army said on Saturday that Turkey had recently increased supplies of weapons, ammunition and equipment to what it described as terrorists in Syria, and accused its northern neighbor of firing shells at Syrian army positions. Suspected jihadists kill 3 in attack on UN base in Mali Unknown attackers fired rockets at a United Nations peacekeeping base in northern Mali on Saturday, killing three people inside, the UN said, in the latest sign that the West African country's Islamist insurgency is intensifying. Colorado suspect had past brushes with law The 57-year-old man with a bushy white beard who is suspected of killing three people in a shooting rampage at a Planned Parenthood clinic in Colorado has a history of brushes with the law, including a "peeping Tom" complaint in his home state of South Carolina. More World News»

		Entertainment
		'India is safest place for celebs like Aamir' Controversy’s favourite child, Bangladeshi author Taslima Nasreen’s alleged take on Aamir Khan recently generated a lot of heat. In a candid telechat, she clarifies her stand and speaks about India, intolerance and more. 'Girl who owns horses would be ideal for me' In the city recently, Randeep Hooda talks about the experience of horse riding and plans of a 15-day vacation in Gurgaon soon Who is Irrfan Khan's close companion? We hear Irrfan has a special someone who accompanies him wherever he goes. More Entertainment News»

		Science
		Children who eat breakfast score higher marks Nutritionists have already shown a link between eating breakfast and staying healthy. Weed-infused coffee the new cuppa of joy It was during an endless drive home from a camping trip that American entrepreneur Adam Stites came up with his latest product. The world's `sexiest' robot is here We all love robots -but could we one day actually fall in love with one? This is Android Geminoid F , an eerily lifelike humanoid which stole the show at the World Robot Exhibition in Beijing this week. More Science News»

		Sports
		HWL Final: Spirited India hold Germany to 1-1 draw Brushing aside the disappointing show against Argentina in the tournament opener, India produced a much-improved performance as they held Olympic champions Germany to a 1-1 draw in their second Pool B match of the HWL Final. We want to host U-20 WC and Club WC too: Praful Patel With much fanfare the All India Football Federation (AIFF) formally flagged off its preparation to host the 2017 FIFA Under-17 World Cup in New Delhi on Saturday. ISL: Delhi Dynamos beat NorthEast 2-1 to enter semi-final Brazilian winger Gustavo Dos Santos' late strike enabled Delhi Dynamos to pip NorthEast United 2-1 en route their semi-final qualification in the ISL. More Sports News»

		Technology
		8 made for India apps to simplify your life There are an estimated 160 million smartphone users in India and over 3 million apps available across all the mobile platforms today. Jaybird X2 earphones review You don’t need to be an athlete to opt for sports headphones. With health consciousness on the rise, people are taking to the parks for runs. 33 Facebook tips and tricks everyone should know There's a lot you can do with Facebook. It's the app you likely spend the majority of time using on your phone, whether it be finding the latest news or staying in touch with friends. We've collected some of the best tips and tricks you may not know about. It's time to start using Facebook like a pro. More Technology News»

		Education
		Never too old to learn: 55 senior citizens enrol for PhD at Pune varsity After retirement, many choose to relax and spend time with family , but not these 55 senior citizens. They opted for the PhD programme with a firm that belief that it is never too late to learn. Keywords to help Class X score Keywords in the answer scripts will make a difference to marks scored in Madhyamik examination from 2017. A model marking system is in the making, following which candidates will be marked on the basis of certain keywords and points in the answers. 2.19L set to take CAT this Sunday While 2.19 lakh students are preparing for the common admission test (CAT) 2015 on Sunday, many are busy packing off to a nearby city from where they will appear. More Education News»

		Mumbai
		Why Maharashtra Raj Bhavan's colourful peacocks are disappearing Killer Mongooses Attack Birds And Gobble Up Eggs On 47-Acre Estate 16-year-old rams car into sweet shop, injures woman A woman suffered a fracture on her leg when a 16-year-old slammed his car into Om Sweets & Snacks in Kandivli (East) late on Saturday. The underage driver apparently lost control of the hatchback that he was driving without a valid licence. Father-in-law's kidney gives woman new lease of life In a rare instance, perhaps for the first time in Navi Mumbai and Mumbai, a 68 year-old Pune resident Shashikant Godbole donated his kidney to his 33-year-old daughter-in-law Aarti who had been surviving on one kidney since birth and was on continuous dialysis. The organ transplant conducted at Vashi’s MGM Hospital was successful and both donor and recipient are recovering well. More Mumbai News»

		Delhi
		Schoolkids march to India Gate, demand action against pollution With India Gate barely visible from a distance of even 200m, hundreds of kids braved the chill on Saturday morning and took to Rajpath to sensitise the capital about the increasing air pollution. Writers bring sanity, says Vice-President Hamid Ansari Vice-President Hamid Ansari stressed India’s “plural ethos” as he inaugurated the first edition of the Times LitFest at the Maidens Hotel, Civil Lines, on Saturday. He described the event as a “people’s festival”. Writers are not responsible for riots. Rioters are. Rioters don't read books: Taslima Nasreen The Bangladeshi writer, who has spent much of her life in exile, battling fundamentalists in her country and ours, was part of a panel discussion on the writer as political hostage, moderated by novelist Nilanjana Roy. More Delhi News»

		Bangalore
		`High-tech people are going back to paper' In Bengaluru to launch the Indian arm of his Getting Things Done (GTD) seminars and coaching modules, 69-year-old Allen spoke to Shrabonti Bagchi about how “the mind is for having ideas not holding them." Politics 101 finds takers with youth leaders, doctors and autorickshaw drivers signing up Not much disturbs him when he is doing homework. The Guru Nanak trail goes cold There was no paneer masala at weddings or salwar kameezes on streets. So the sight of a mutt set up by followers of a Sikh denomination founded by Guru Nanak's son Sri Chand in Ulsoor baffled young IAS officer Chiranjiv Singh in the 1970s. More Bangalore News»

		Hyderabad
		IS getting funds from Hyderabad? Religious Leaders Seek Intervention Of Ministry Of Minority Affairs Heart flown in for Hyderabad techie Heart of a 23-year-old brain dead patient from Trichy was flown in a chartered flight for transplantation on a city based techie at Yashoda hospital on Saturday. 15% growth rate target set for all AP ministries AP chief minister Chandrababu Naidu on Saturday set a target of 15 per cent growth rate for all ministries for the next financial year. More Hyderabad News»

		Chennai
		Monopolising the board Rajiv has two properties in Trafalgar Square and Fleet Street and is desperate to get his hands on Strand, which will allow him to start building houses and hotels. Judge a book by its chapter... and more Pay-by-chapter downloads, animated characters, moving pictures, effects of thunder and lightning, publishers seem to be giving ebooks a whole new story in the hope of capturing the mobile generation. Rain-weary Chennai may have to be ready for one more spell After a brief lull, another spell of rain is expected to hit the state on Sunday. It may start in moderation, says the weatherman, but gather strength through the night and pour down for the next six days. More Chennai News»

		Ahmedabad
		Book on Bapu to be reprinted without `chakra' cover Exactly a year ago, the reprint of a book written by Mahatma Gandhi’s most-trusted personal secretary, Mahadev Desai, called ‘The Gospel of Selfless Action or The Gita According to Gandhi’ was drawn into a major controversy. GU under pressure not to invite anti-govt writers The state government has asked GU to organize a three-day literature festival from January 1 with a view to bring the warring groups on one platform for a truce. Stage set for district, taluka panchayat elections More than 1.10 lakh security personnel from the central paramilitary forces, State Reserve Police, local police stations and Sagar Rakshak Dal will be on their toes to ensure that the second phase of local body elections in the state remains peaceful on Sunday. More Ahmedabad News»

		Allahabad
		Elaborate security for first phase of panchayat polls, say cops Around 12.59 lakh voters including 8.20 lakh male and 4.39 lakh female would cast their franchise in the first phase of panchayal poll for the post of member, gram panchayat and pradhan at 1,060 polling booths in five development blocks including Meja, Urwa, Koraon, Manda and Karchana on Saturday. Allahabad as car thieves' paradise: 1044 cases reported in 10 months The city of Sangam has once again gained notoriety after registering highest (1044) cases of car thefts in Allahabad zone in past 10 months of this year. Ironically, apart from Kaushambi and Fatehpur, five out of eight districts including Pratapgarh, Banda, Hamirpur, Mahoba and Chitrakoot have too registered 10-33 percent rise in cases of car thefts. Akademi to decide fate of returned awards on Dec 17 Sahitya Akademi president Vishwanath Prasad Tiwari said the Akademi will take a call on the fate of the returned awards on December 17. He also said that he failed to understand why authors were returning awards as the Akademi was not responsible for law and order in the country. More Allahabad News»

		Bhubaneswar
		Government appoints Aditya Padhi as new chief secretary The state government on Saturday appointed 1983-batch IAS officer Aditya Prasad Padhi as the next chief secretary of the state. Abdul Kalam thought of quitting presidency over Bihar dissolution: SM Khan Former president APJ Abdul Kalam had thought of resigning when the Supreme Court quashed the presidential proclamation dissolving the Bihar assembly without allowing chief minister Nitish Kumar to prove his majority on the floor of the house in 2006. 'I never worry about age, my age worries for me' You've won the state film award for best actor for two consecutive years...A: I'm very happy.But this feeling of happiness is not short-lived.It is giving me happiness and motivating me to work better and harder. More Bhubaneswar News»

		Bhopal
		Debate on intolerance based on dishonesty: MP CM As the discussion on intolerance rages through the country, chief minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Saturday said, “The debate on intolerance is based on dishonesty.” Chouhan was speaking to reporters on the completion of his ten-year tenure in office. “India has traditionally always been a tolerant nation and we are proud of it. If you check history, this has been the most tolerant country for thousands of years.” Madhya Pradesh farmer arrested for ISIS threat call hoax A 23-year-old farmer from Harda district of Madhya Pradesh has been arrested by the Mumbai police for making a threat call to hijack Air India flight pretending to be a member of Islamic state (IS). Shivraj breaks Digvijaya's record as longest serving MP CM Within the next 48 hours, chief minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan will break the 12-year-old record of AICC general secretary Digvijaya Singh and emerge as chief minister with the longest tenure in Madhya Pradesh. In a state where chief ministers have held office for as short as 12 days and 26 days, Chouhan becomes the second after Digvijaya Singh to complete ten years in office. Senior Congress leader Digvijaya Singh completed a decade in office in two terms from December 7, 1993 to December 8, 2003. More Bhopal News»

		Chandigarh
		Trade body meets new deputy commissioner of Chandigarh A delegation of Chandigarh Traders Association, Sector-17 on Friday met the new deputy commissioner of Chandigarh, Ajit Balaji Joshi for taking up the issue of compulsory registration of every rent deed, which has been causing inconvenience to the property owners as well as tenants of the city. ICAR to start PG institute in Horticulture Research and Education at Amritsar The Indian Council for Agriculture Research (ICAR) is setting up a Post Graduate Institute in Horticulture Research and Education at Amritsar. Newly developed green belt in sector 50 Adviser to the Chandigarh administrator Vijay Dev on Thursday handed over the newly developed Green Belt at sector 50. It was the 69th green belt of the city. More Chandigarh News»

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