News Digest: Haryana MLA, 38, takes Class XII exams with his children

		THE TIMES OF INDIA
		Thursday, April 21, 2016
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		India
		Haryana MLA, 38, takes Class XII exams with his children You would think Haryana's first-time BJP MLA Kulwant Ram Bazigar is nervous these days because his two children — son Saheb and adopted daughter Seerat — are taking their Standard XII exams.But that's not it. Wary of NIA crackdown, ISIS big fish ask Indian scouts to 'lie low' Top Islamic State handlers based in Syria have reportedly instructed their contacts in India to "lie low for some time" in the wake of the NIA's multi-state crackdown in January on an ISIS-inspired module led by Mumbai-based techie Mudabbir Mushtaq Shaikh. In this J&K district, locals told to 'register' WhatsApp groups Authorities in J&K's Kupwara district have directed people to get their WhatsApp "news" groups registered with the district magistrate within 10 days. The J&K government said the registration was to counter a new ISI plan to spread rumours through social networking portals. More India News»

		Business
		India headed for top slot in global LED bulb market India is poised to emerge as the largest market for lighting systems based on LEDs (light-emitting diodes), thanks to the Narendra Modi-led government's UJALA (Unnat Jyoti by Affordable LEDs for All) scheme for replacing all inefficient bulbs with these energy-efficient lamps. Premji family to participate in share buyback Wipro's promoter and promoter group, comprising its chairman Azim Premji and his family members, will participate in the company's share buyback programme that it announced earlier this month. Coca-Cola may stop glass bottles Coca-Cola may stop selling soft drinks in glass bottles as they have become more expensive to produce compared to plastic bottles and cumbersome for most consumers to carry. More Business News»

		Environment
		Rescued circus elephant 'Rhea' reunited with her long lost sisters Cabinet approves changes in bill on afforestation 'Paris climate deal will open up new market' This has long-term benefits for future generations of Americans, White House press secretary Josh Earnest said, adding that it also has shorter-term benefits for significant economic policy decisions that have been made in this country. More Environment News»

		World
		Norway mass killer Anders Breivik wins human rights case Norwegian authorities have violated the human rights of mass killer Anders Behring Breivik by holding him in solitary confinement in a three-cell complex where he can play video games, watch TV and exercise, a court in Oslo ruled. The court said the isolation that Breivik faces in prison for killing 77 people in 2011 a massacre is in breach of the European Convention on Human Rights. Turkish teacher gets 500-year sentence for sexual abuse A Turkish court sentenced a teacher to 508 years in jail after convicting him of sexually abusing children at guesthouses run by Islamic foundations. Muharrem Buyukturk, 54, was charged with sexually abusing 10 children in the case. Magnitude 6.2 quake strikes off Ecuador coast The latest quake was centred 70km (44 miles) off the Pacific coast town Esmeraldas at a depth of 10km, the Pacific Tsunami Warning Center said, not far from the epicenter of Saturday's 7.8 magnitude quake. More World News»

		Entertainment
		Pic: Sidharth-Katrina in 'Baar Baar Dekho' In their upcoming film 'Baar baar Dekho', the lead pair Sidharth Malhotra and Katrina Kaif share a sizzling chemistry.  Similarity between Sultan-Bajrangi Bhaijaan Salman Khan is currently gearing up for his next big release, 'Sultan,' and to say that the film has been garnering a lot of buzz would be an understatement. The Kangana-Hrithik fight intensifies Kangana Ranaut's lawyer rubbishes reports of the actress not cooperating with Cyber Crime Cell and being away when Cops came calling More Entertainment News»

		Science
		Mice in space showed liver damage after two weeks Miami, April 20, 2016 (AFP) -Lab mice that spent just two weeks in orbit showed early signs of liver damage upon returning to Earth, raising concern about what long-duration spaceflight might do to humans, researchers said Wednesday. World's oldest message in a bottle discovered London, April 20, 2016 (AFP) -A 108-year-old postcard offering a shilling in exchange for its return to an English marine research institute is now officially the world's oldest message in a bottle after being recovered in Germany. EU set to charge Google over Android Brussels, April 20, 2016 (AFP) -The EU's anti-trust chief is widely expected to unveil anti-trust charges against Google's Android, the world's most popular mobile phone operating system, as she faces reporters on Wednesday. More Science News»

		Sports
		IPL 2016: Mumbai Indians canter to six-wicket win Mumbai Indians registered their second win of the season, in the fifth game, as they chased down 171-run target in 18 overs to beat Royal Challengers Bangalore by six wickets in Game 14 of the ongoing Indian Premier League season nine at the Wankhede stadium. A narrative bit too familiar for KKR and KXIP The little passages of play is where a game is won and lost, and that is where the two teams have churned out contrasting performances. While KKR have marveled in that aspect, KXIP have failed miserably. Problems related to IPL affect the franchises: Preity Zinta Kings XI Punjab co-owner Preity Zinta feels that every year problems related to the Indian Premier League "do affect" the franchise as a brand and its business as the cash-rich league has become some sort of a "whipping boy". More Sports News»

		Technology
		Google's Android: 8 little-known facts Google's Android is the world's most widely used mobile operating system. The OS powers not only majority of smartphones worldwide but also most wearables in the world. Google Chromecast 2 and Chromecast Audio arrives in India Google today launched its latest Chromecast and Chromecast Audio devices in India for Rs 3,399. Both devices were launch along with the Nexus 5X and Nexus 6P smartphone last year in October. Apple launches its thinnest MacBook with new Intel processors in India Apple has updated its 12-inch MacBook line of laptops with faster processors, Retina display, USB-C port and Force Touch trackpad. More Technology News»

		Education
		CBSE asks schools to keep student bags light Aiming to keep bags of school children light, CBSE has suggested that teachers should discourage senior students from carrying heavy reference books while schools may continue to keep books of kids up to class II in the school. The business of commerce Aspirants who possess mathematical aptitude and a knack for analysis or logic can be cut out for such jobs. Those with a banking management background can get into nationalised, private banks or regional reserve banks. Staff Selection Commission postpones Combined Graduate Level Examination The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has postponed its Combined Graduate Level Examination (CGLE) Tier-1 to August from the original scheduled dates of May 8 and 22. More Education News»

		Mumbai
		Mumbai Indians thrash Bangalore by six wickets in IPL (Roundup) Mumbai, April 20 (IANS) Leading from the front, skipper Rohit Sharma smashed 62 off just 44 balls to guide Mumbai Indians to a comfortable six-wicket victory over Royal Challengers Bangalore in an Indian Premier League (IPL) match at the Wankhede Stadium here on Wednesday. 'Parents find e-adoption system akin to shopping for babies' The controversy over allowing a computer system to administer a child’s legal adoption has resurfaced with a Nanded-based adoption agency coming under the police radar for illegally giving away a 10-day-old Lottery held for RTE: 6,000 vie for 10,000 seats The BMC on Wednesday held an online lottery draw for seats under RTE quota. The lottery was held for seats at 185 unaided, non-minority schools which had got applications exceeding their intake capacity. More Mumbai News»

		Delhi
		Will not allow surge pricing even after odd-even ends: Delhi government The Delhi government will soon come out with a policy to regulate app-based taxis and their fares. Transport minister Gopal Rai told TOI on Wednesday that the government was drafting a policy to rein in taxi aggregators. Internet on the go: Free Wi-Fi on metro soon Commuters on Delhi Metro have a reason to rejoice.Soon, free Wi-Fi will be available through the network with the touch of a click. Fund crunch bleeding east, north corpns The Delhi high court's directive to the AAP government to immediately release municipal reform funds may provide some relief to the cash-strapped north and east corporations. More Delhi News»

		Bangalore
		Women jump into wells to scoop up water When a water tanker reaches Tarihal village, 13km from Belagavi, it quickly becomes a battlefield. The village with a population of around 6,000 has never seen such a drought. There is no piped water supply to the village. Every household gets water from four gram panchayat wells. Tourists give hot Hampi a miss this year World Heritage Site Hampi, whose Utsav was cancelled in the wake of the drought and series of elections this year, has lost out on tourist inflow over the past three months. As the mercury reaches 40 degree celsius, many foreign and Indian tourists are hesitating to visit Hampi. 400 yrs on, Shakespeare made simpler via graphics and films Poet, playwright, actor, writer — the Bard of Avon is known by many a name. From classroom to the stage, William Shakespeare is omnipresent even today. But like mathematics, he's also dreaded more often than devoured. More Bangalore News»

		Hyderabad
		Act against proctor: Eflu students Enraged over the alleged unlawful restriction of Dalit PhD scholar Koonal Duggal from Eflu premises, students of the English and Foreign Languages University held a demonstration at Ambedkar Statue on Tank Bund on Wednesday. ​ Metro trains to have black boxes Even as there is lingering curiosity over when the project will finally be operational, Hyderabad Metro Rail authorities on Wednesday said they were working to ensure high-level safety both in stations and on board trains. In dry Latur, NGRI bid to find water hits red tape Even as the Centre’s special water trains rush to bring relief to the drought-hit district of Latur, a group of scientists from city-based National Geophysical Research Institute (NGRI) were stopped in their tracks while attempting to find new aquifers in the area. More Hyderabad News»

		Chennai
		MS Swaminathan Research Foundation partners with AISRF to develop salt-tolerant rice MS Swaminathan Research Foundation is set to partner with the University of Tasmania to develop a salt-tolerant rice variety. Tamil Nadu election: EC urged to cancel polls in constituencies where parties buy votes Former bureaucrat M G Devasahayam has written to Chief Election Commissioner of India Nasim Zaidi and Tamil Nadu chief electoral officer Rajesh Lakhoni urging them to implement stern measures to combat "the dreadful disease of electoral corruption." Jayalalithaa's election meeting in Salem sees two deaths  Two men, who attended Tamil Nadu chief minister and AIADMK chief J Jayalalithaa’s election meeting in Salem on Wednesday, died. More Chennai News»

		Ahmedabad
		VAT relief for salt units, but agariyas want full rollback Gujarat government announced on Tuesday that no value-added tax (VAT) will be imposed on salt unit owners with plots smaller than 10 acres. The state government has also granted exemption from paying 5% VAT to salt producers who have been given land on lease. High taxes spur cigarette smuggling in Gujarat Huge profit margins, high customs duty and increasing demand among youngsters has led to exponential increase in cigarette smuggling in the state. Gujarat has turned out to be the latest hotspot for cigarette smugglers, as cigarettes smuggled into the state increased by 40 times in four years. Customs seizes 17.5 tonnes of Red Sanders at Mundra Customs officials on Wednesday recovered 17.5 metric tonnes (MT) of Red Sanders logs worth Rs 30 crore, from Mundra port. The logs were being illegally exported and had been concealed in bags of maize. More Ahmedabad News»

		Allahabad
		In UP, JD(U) set for mahagathbandhan State president of Janata Dal (United) Suresh Niranjan on Wednesday said that the party would form a grand alliance, 'Mahagathbandhan', headed by Nitish Kumar to contest assembly elections in UP. No rules as UP board recognises schools Madhyamik Shiksha Parishad (UP Board) has granted recognition to 682 unaided schools across the state without ensuring whether they fulfill eligibility criteria for the same. Cong tells workers to focus on Muslim-Dalit formula The Congress leadership has planned to focus on Dalit-Muslim formula to win more assembly seats in the district in the forthcoming UP assembly elections. More Allahabad News»

		Bhubaneswar
		No power cut in Odisha till May 20 Odisha dairy farmers pour milk on road protesting govt apathy Odisha issues Letter of Intent to Essar Steel Bhubaneswar, Apr 20 () Odisha government has issued a Letter of Intent (LoI) to Essar Steel after it emerged as the successful bidder in the first e-auction of iron ore block in the state, an official said today. More Bhubaneswar News»

		Bhopal
		Liquor contractor's employees scuffle with residents, booked Barkatullah University announces exam dates before the academic calendar Digvijaya cautions MP gover on Smart City implementation More Bhopal News»

		Chandigarh
		SJOBA motorsport rally starts from May 7 The three-day 29th edition of the motorsport rally will be organized by the Saint John Old Boy Association (SJOBA) from May 7. RBI cleared Rs 17k cr for wheat purchase: Govt The Punjab government on Wednesday announced that the RBI has authorized cash credit limit (CCL) of Rs 17,523 core as first instalment for procurement of 90 lakh tonnes of wheat a week after a controversy over Rs 12,000 crore worth missing foodgrain had erupted in the Congress moves vigilance for action in foodgrains scandal Congress leader Sunil Jakhar on Wednesday led a delegation of party leaders to give a complaint to the vigilance bureau, seeking legal action "against the culprits of foodgrains scandal to the tune of Rs 12,000 crore" by registering a case against the Punjab government. More Chandigarh News»

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Health Benefits of Black Pepper in Ayurveda

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Black pepper is a spice which is equally renowned for its spicy flavour, which can add a zing to any bland dish, as for its medicinal uses. Black pepper has been extensively used in Ayurvedic medicines and also forms a part of many home remedies in India. This spice is native to the southern-most state of India, Kerala, from where it is still exported to all parts of the world in bulk quantities.

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Kohinoor Diamond was not Stolen, but Gifted to UK: Govt Tells Supreme Court

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Kohinoor Diamond was not Stolen, but Gifted to UK: Govt Tells Supreme Court

Government today told the Supreme Court that Kohinoor diamond was neither “forcibly taken” nor “stolen” by British rulers but given to the East India Company by the rulers of Punjab.

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News Digest: Most hurdles for Rafale deal cleared: Rao Inderjit Singh

		THE TIMES OF INDIA
		Wednesday, April 20, 2016
		Today's Headlines

		India
		Most hurdles for Rafale deal cleared: Rao Inderjit Singh Should India go in for “such an exorbitant” deal as the Rs 60,000 crore one for 36 French Rafale fighters at a time when some parts of the country are facing a crippling drought with a section of people being forced to eat “rotis made of grass”? Air India's 'resident rat' flees to Singapore? Pest controllers have been unable to trap the rat 4 days after it forced diversion of a Melbourne-Delhi Air India flight to Singapore. When the Singapore pest controllers went to check after four hours, they found the rat was not trapped. An official said two people saw it running out of the plane. NIT students want PM Narendra Modi or Smriti Irani to hoist tricolour in Srinagar campus Following the recent unrest in NIT, Srinagar, outstation students of the institute on Tuesday urged Prime Minister Naerendra Modi and human resource development Minister Smriti Irani to visit the campus and hoist the tricolour to instil a sense of security. More India News»

		Business
		Home healthcare companies pamper new moms Gone are the days when grandmothers could come to the rescue of new moms grappling with babycare. Home healthcare providers like Portea Medical, India Home Healthcare, Zoctr and mainstream players like Apollo are finding takers in new age moms who are on the lookout for professionals who have practical experience, medical knowledge and hands-on training to help them with their babies. FM, Rajan hope for lower rates on good rains Finance minister Arun Jaitley, who is on a tour of US, hoped that a favourable interest rate structure would give a boost to the economy. RBI governor Raghuram Rajan also added to the debate, saying, “We are watching the development of inflation and we are also looking for signs of a good monsoon. As evidence builds up one way or the other, it will give us more information about how the trajectory of the monetary policy will be.” 'SBI will soon offer home loans with fixed rate for longer period' State Bank of India (SBI) chairman Arundhati Bhattacharya says that if borrowers want to know what EMIs they have to pay, they can opt for a fixed-rate loan for a longer period of time. In an interview with TOI, she also said that SBI is betting big on technology, given that it has to service a few crore more customers without increasing costs. Excerpts: More Business News»

		Environment
		3 new primate species discovered in Madagascar The newly identified species live in the South and East of Madagascar and increase the number of known mouse lemur species to 24, researchers said. Mouse lemurs are small, nocturnal primates, which are only found in Madagascar - and they all look very similar with their brown fur and large eyes. 'Pollution impact on monuments slow but long lasting' Pollutants like sulphur dioxide and nitrogen dioxide, generated by vehicles and industries, react with air moisture to form acids that eat into the marble resulting in change of colour and even corrosion. Cambodia banking on India to reintroduce tigers Right tigers from India — six females and two males — would be translocated to Cambodia where the big cats have been declared extinct. The Indian tigers would be "reintroduced" in two different locations in Cambodia over the next five years. The last known tiger in Cambodia was reported in 2007. More Environment News»

		World
		Twelve dead, dozens wounded in airstrikes on Syria market: Monitor At least 12 civilians were killed and dozens more wounded in airstrikes that hit food markets in two northwestern Syrian towns. A ceasefire deal agreed between the United States and Russia, which came into effect in February, excludes areas controlled by Al-Nusra and the Islamic State group. IS can target European beaches, tabloid reports Panama president seeks global efforts to handle tax haven row Panamanian President Juan Carlos Varela called on Tuesday for global efforts to tackle the "Panama Papers" scandal, insisting it is not a problem just for his country but the international financial system and the global issue of tax evasion. More World News»

		Entertainment
		Saif Ali Khan to turn a 'Chef' now Saif Ali Khan will act in the Hindi adaptation of the 2014 Hollywood comedy-drama, 'Chef' Shahid Kapoor's parents dote on pregnant Mira While speculations and rumours around Shahid Kapoor’s wife, Mira Rajput’s pregnancy have been doing the round for weeks now, the couple had maintained silence on the issue until now. Fan to Judwaa: When Khans played double role More Entertainment News»

		Science
		Isro's spin-off: Low-cost artificial heart pump The device is a mechanical pump that can be implanted in a person's chest to assist a weak heart pump blood through the body."We have not yet reached that stage of testing. Spanish classic 'Don Quixote' published in 17,000 tweets Madrid, April 19, 2016 (AFP) -A retired computer engineer is marking the fourth centenary of the death of Spain's revered author Miguel de Cervantes by publishing his best-known novel "Don Quixote" online -- one Twitter message at a time. Last month was hottest March in modern times: US Miami, April 19, 2016 (AFP) -Last month marked the hottest March in modern history and the 11th consecutive month in which a monthly global temperature record was broken, the longest such streak in the 137 years of record-keeping, US officials said Tuesday. More Science News»

		Sports
		IPL 2016: Spinners, Uthappa set up facile win for KKR Spin trio of Shaikb Al Hasan (4-0-28-0), Sunil Narine (4-0-22-2) and Piyush Chawla (3-0-18-1) helped KKR restrict KXIP to 138/8, before Robin Uthappa lead the run chase with his 15th IPL fifty to set up a six-wicket win for KKR. MI have not played to full potential, says Ponting Mumbai Indians head coach Ricky Ponting rued that his side have not played to their full potential so far in the IPL but said they can make a quick turnout if they maintain a high level of performance throughout 40 overs of a match. IPL 2016: Chris Gayle to miss next two RCB matches RCB will be without the services of their star batsman Chris Gayle in the next two IPL matches as he has gone back to the West Indies to be with his partner Natasha Berridge, who is expecting their first child. More Sports News»

		Technology
		5 reasons why you should use Linux Ever since its inception, the Windows family of Operating Systems has dominated computers across the world, and continues to do so till this day. The one Google Maps feature every user should be using Google Maps has tons of awesome features that will make your life easier, even to the point where you can be your own travel guide. Lenovo K5 Plus review: Good, but not perfect Lenovo has added another smartphone, the Vibe K5 Plus, to its budget line-up. Priced at Rs 8,499, the K5 Plus seems to tick all the right boxes. More Technology News»

		Education
		Staff Selection Commission postpones Combined Graduate Level Examination The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has postponed its Combined Graduate Level Examination (CGLE) Tier-1 to August from the original scheduled dates of May 8 and 22. Tamil Nadu medical admissions 2016: Application forms to be issued from May 9 The Directorate of Medical Education on Tuesday announced that applications for admission to MBBS and BDS courses in medical colleges in Tamil Nadu for the 2016-17 session would commence on May 9.  JEE (Main) keys spark controversy The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) on Monday came in for criticism after it uploaded the answer keys to the Joint Entrance Exam 2016 (JEE Main). More Education News»

		Mumbai
		'So You Think You Can Dance-Ab India Ki Baari' launched Mumbai, April 20 (IANS) Dance reality TV show "So You Think You Can Dance-Ab India Ki Baari" which will be judged by panel of three judges consisting of actress Madhuri Dixit, choreographers Terence Lewis and Bosco Martis was launched here on Tuesday night. Mohammad Azharuddin is quite phenomenal: Lara Dutta Mumbai, April 20 (IANS) Actress Lara Dutta says that former cricket player Mohammad Azharuddin, on whose life the film "Azhar" is based, is a phenomenal person. Would love to work with Shahrukh, Salman: Balki Mumbai, April 20 (IANS) Writer-director R. Balki, who has worked with megastar Amitabh Bachchan on all his four films, says that he would love to work with Shahrukh and Salman Khan provided he get the correct idea for them. More Mumbai News»

		Delhi
		Surge pricing suspended, cabs become scarce in Delhi The Delhi government’s warning to app-based cab services on surge pricing and the latter’s decision to suspend it temporarily seemed to have hit availability of cabs on Tuesday. Panel calls Mercedes hit & run teen 'potential menace', denies bail Calling the minor accused in the Mercedes hit and-run case a “potential menace” on roads, the Juvenile Justice Board (JJB) on Tuesday denied him bail, saying he was a repeat offender who had been challaned on three previous occasions and was involved in a previous road accident. Bengaluru gets Rs800 crore central aid for cleaning up city lakes The Centre has extended assistance of Rs 800 crore for cleaning up lakes in Bengaluru. More Delhi News»

		Bangalore
		81 injured, crores lost as mob violence against new EPF norms singes Bengaluru Prohibitory orders under Section 144 of the CrPC have been imposed on Bengaluru Urban and Rural districts after protests by garment workers and other labourers against new norms on withdrawal of employees provident fund (EPF) turned violent across the city. Parched Bengaluru at the mercy of private tankers With access to no other source of water, scores of residential complexes are turning to private tankers supplying hard water. Most of them charge between Rs 400 and Rs 600 for 6,000 litres. PU lecturers have seen 8 pay revisions since 1972 Since 1972, the government has increased their salaries eight times - the basic pay was Rs 300 (less work experience) and Rs 700 (more work experience) that year. The salaries were last revised in 2012 with the basic being scaled to Rs 22,800 (less experience) and Rs 43,200 (more experience). More Bangalore News»

		Hyderabad
		Watch out! That biryani may gnaw away at your liver Not just alcohol, gorging on your favourite mutton biryani may also damage your liver and leave you with non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD). Eight arrested for IPL betting racket Special Operations Team (SOT) sleuths busted an IPL betting racket on Monday night at Bandlaguda in LB Nagar and arrested eight persons. MEA allots 200 seats for women in mehram quota The State Haj Committee (SHC) special officer Prof S A Shukoor said that the ministry of external affairs (MEA) has allotted 200 seats for women in the mehram quota. More Hyderabad News»

		Chennai
		After 10 days in coma, heart in courier bag resurrects Porbandar man When Jaysukbhai Thaker was airlifted from Porbandar to Chennai, the 38-year-old stationery shop owner was breathless and jaundiced with a critical heart condition.A week later, his heart stopped abruptly. Kamal Haasan lecture at WCC Tamil film superstar Kamal Haasan will deliver an address at the Women's Christian College (WCC) on College Road on Wednesday as part of the Indo-American Association's "Reverend Dr Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Lecture". Bus services unaffected by PF rule stir Bus services between Bengaluru and Chennai were largely unaffected on Tuesday though protests erupted in parts of the karnataka capital. More Chennai News»

		Ahmedabad
		Mahavir Jayanti - Gujarat has most `golden' scriptures of Jainism While the state's archives with its various religious and academic organizations are famed for its vast and diverse collection, experts believe the state may also have the most manuscripts which use gold leaf to adorn pictures ac companying the text -mostly in Ardha Magadhi or Prakrit. HC reinstates 53 health workers, furious at govt's chronic litigation In a scalding judgement made while dealing with a set of petitions filed by female health workers of the state government, the Gujarat high court observed that conducting litigation in the high court is no child's play, and rebuked the state government for needlessly creating a situation where ordinary employees are forced to knock the doors of the court and lose time and money. Babus pip poor to poverty line! The delayed implementation of the National Food Security Act (NFSA) by the Gujarat government from April 1 has thrown up a rather unappetizing truth. More Ahmedabad News»

		Allahabad
		Sangam boats to take the pre-paid route For those planning a trip to Sangam city but apprehensive that the boatmen might fleece them, here's good news. HC seeks govt reply to PIL on dismissal of IAS officer Kumar The Allahabad High Court on Tuesday directed the state government to apprise it within 10 days about the contentions raised in a public interest litigation (PIL), seeking dismissal of senior IAS officer Rajiv Kumar from service. Kumar has been convicted in a corruption case and has now been sent to jail. Miscreants rob Congman's son Unidentified persons robbed Rs 1,500 cash and other valuables from the son of a senior Congress leader near Supply Depot road under Dhoomanganj police station early on Tuesday. More Allahabad News»

		Bhubaneswar
		German team to work for Smart City The ministry of urban development (MoUD) has engaged the delegation to provide technical assistance and consultation to smart cities for implementation of projects. Chief Minister's approval must for opening liquor shops The state cabinet on Tuesday decided to amend Odisha Excise Act to make chief minister's approval mandatory for grant of licence and permit or pass for opening of new liquor shops in the state. Naveen gags party leaders A number of ministers confirmed that they have received the instruction from the chief minister."There is nothing wrong on the part of the chief minister to disciple other ministers. More Bhubaneswar News»

		Bhopal
		RSS to take holy-dip in Simhastha with Dalits and tribals This Simhastha, RSS is organising a three-day `samajik samrasta snan’ (social harmony holy dip) from May 11 to 13, in the Kshipra river, which will be attended by the organisation top brass including chief Mohan Bhagwat and his deputy Suresh Bhaiyyaji Joshi. The Kumbh will be held in Ujjain, Madhya Pradesh. Govt forms panel to identify sand mining zones in Chambal Amid spiralling violence over sand mining at National Chambal Ghariyal sanctuary, state government constituted a committee to carry out an exercise to identify river banks for quarrying. State wildlife board on Monday recommended inclusion of a hydrologist and an ecologist in the panel. Names are yet to be announced. Bypoll in Ghodadongri, MP on May 16 More Bhopal News»

		Chandigarh
		Chandigarh set to ban short skirts in discotheques In its policy "Controlling of Places of Public Amusement, 2016," which many have termed absurd and ridiculous, the Chandigarh administration has made all provisions for throttling city's nightlife in the name of regulation, citing indecency and sedition as top reasons. Three youths die in accidents Three youths were killed in separate accidents in Yamunangar on Tuesday.Two youths died on the spot when their bike was hit by a truck on Saharanpur road. Movie 'Pagdi: The Honour' to become tax-free in Haryana The Haryana government has decided to exempt film "Pagdi: The Honour" from entertainment duty.The film would be released on April 22, 2016 in some states in the country. More Chandigarh News»

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