No scope for terror: Lalthanhawla

AIZAWL – Mizoram Chief Minister Lalthanhawla Sunday said there was no scope for terrorism in the state, adding that his government was determined to ensure that no one is allowed to take the law into their own hands.

“The Mizoram government has remained responsive to complaints, discontent and doubts of the people… no one would be … Read this article on Gaea Times at : No scope for terror: Lalthanhawla.

Shoe hurled at Omar, attacker is suspended cop (Third Lead)

SRINAGAR – A suspended Jammu and Kashmir head constable Sunday hurled a shoe at Omar Abdullah during the Independence Day function here but an unfazed chief minister remarked it was better to throw shoes than stones.

Abdullah, who was taking salute from contingents of marching security personnel at the Bakshi Stadium in the heart of Srinagar, [..] Read the original article: here.

AP-GfK Poll: Independents, distrustful over economy, sour on Democrats as elections approach

AP-GfK Poll: Independent voters sour on Democrats
WASHINGTON – Independents who embraced President Barack Obama’s call for change in 2008 are ready for a shift again, and that’s worrisome news for Democrats.
According to combined results of recent Associated Press-GfK polls, only 32 percent of those citing no allegiance to either major party say they … Read : AP-GfK Poll: Independents, distrustful over economy, sour on Democrats as elections approach.

South Korea president urges North to stop provocations, proposes path toward unification

SKorea: North must change, embrace reunification
SEOUL, South Korea – South Korea’s president urged North Korea to abandon military provocations and make a “courageous change” toward peace, using a speech Sunday marking the Korean peninsula’s liberation from Japanese rule to outline a path for its eventual reunification.
President Lee Myung-bak made the offer as relations …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : South Korea president urges North to stop provocations, proposes path toward unification.

Buddhadeb unfurls tricolour as West Bengal celebrates I-Day

KOLKATA – Chief Minister Buddhadeb Bhattacharjee unfurled the tricolour and took the salute as West Bengal joined the nation in celebrating the 64th Independence Day Sunday amid tight security.

Bhattacharjee also offered floral tributes at the Martyrs’ Column as the police band played the national anthem in a brief but colourful programme near the … Read more >>.

Achuthanandan highlights government’s achievements on I-Day

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM – Kerala Chief Minister V.S. Achuthanandan Sunday turned his Independence Day address into an occasion for highlighting his government’s performance in the past four years.

In his speech after taking the salute at a function here, the chief minister expressed deep concern that the peace of the country was being affected by subversive forces.
“Peace …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : Achuthanandan highlights government’s achievements on I-Day.

Govt. will do everything possible to rehabilitate Leh-flood victims: Manmohan Singh

NEW DELHI – Expressing deep grief over the loss of lives in the recent mudslide triggered by a cloudburst in Leh, Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh said the Central Government will do everything possible for the rehabilitation of the affected people.

“A few days back, many precious lives were lost in Laddakh due to …. Original article  : Govt. will do everything possible to rehabilitate Leh-flood victims: Manmohan Singh.

Israel to offer “extensive and tempting” withdrawal plan to Palestine

NEW YORK – In an attempt to spread peace, Israel is preparing an “extensive and tempting” withdrawal plan to give up 90 percent of the West Bank and evacuate 50,000 Jewish settlers, which would be offered by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu during direct negotiations with Palestine.

“Palestinian sources who had been briefed on the latest …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : Israel to offer “extensive and tempting” withdrawal plan to Palestine.

Development is top priority: Shivraj Singh Chouhan

BHOPAL – Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan Sunday said development is the top priority of his government.

“Development is surely the top priority of the government. In fact, industrial development is in fast pace in the state. Increased investment amount is also coming in,” Chouhan said in his 20-minute Independence Day speech here at …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

Rosaiah vows to continue YSR’s schemes

HYDERABAD – Amid tight security, Andhra Pradesh celebrated the 64th Independence Day with Chief Minister K. Rosaiah declaring that he would continue the welfare schemes launched by his predecessor Y.S. Rajasekhara Reddy.

Enthusiasm and patriotic fervour marked the celebrations across the state. Rosaiah led the celebrations by unfurling the national flag at the main official function … Read this article on Gaea Times at : Rosaiah vows to continue YSR’s schemes.

Modi lashes out at central government, PM in I-Day speech

RAJKOT – Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi Sunday used his Independence Day address to lash out at the central government, virtually holding it responsible for all the ills plaguing the country while praising his own government for the “splendid” work done in Gujarat during the last decade.
Modi cut across issues ranging from rising … Read : Modi lashes out at central government, PM in I-Day speech.

Nepal shares joy, sorrow with two nations

KATHMANDU – As India celebrated its 64th Independence Day Sunday with pride and pomp and Bangladesh mourned for the assassination of the architect of the nation, Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, 35 years ago, the two nations’ South Asian neighbour Nepal shared the joy and sorrow of both.
Ignoring a transport strike called by an indigenous … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Nepal shares joy, sorrow with two nations.

BSF gives Pakistan Rangers sweets at Punjab border

ATTARI BORDER – Celebrating the 63rd anniversary of India’s independence, the Border Security Force (BSF) Sunday presented sweets to its Pakistani counterparts at the Attari-Wagah joint check post between the two countries here.

BSF Inspector General (Punjab Frontier) Himmat Singh presented the packets of sweets to representatives of the Pakistan Rangers.
“We are all brothers … Read more »»».

Govt. taking all measures to control inflation: Manmohan Singh

NEW DELHI – Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh said the Central Government is taking all measures to control inflation, which is hovering around 10 percent for the last several months.

“I know that in the last few months high inflation has caused you difficulties. Today, I do not want to go into the …. Read the original article  : here.

Rahul, the Games volunteer? (Capital Buzz)

NEW DELHI – When allegations of corruption in the Commonwealth Games started heating up parliament, Congress MPs conjured up a quick-fix solution – Rahul Gandhi. But the Gandhi family scion might steer clear.
Rahul, some party MPs said, should be put on the job to clean up the mess. It will brighten the … Original article on : Rahul, the Games volunteer? (Capital Buzz).

Red Fort, Independence Day and prime ministers

NEW DELHI – Manmohan Singh Sunday became the third Indian prime minister to hoist the National Flag seven or more times at the 17th century Red Fort on the country’s 64th Independence Day.
The tradition was started by the country’s first prime minister Jawaharlal Nehru, who unfurled the Indian tri-colour at this [..] Read the original article: here.

Chandigarh, neighbouring states celebrate I-Day

CHANDIGARH – Hundreds of people and policemen Sunday took part in Independence Day celebrations in Punjab, Haryana and their joint capital Chandigarh amid enthusiasm and fervour as well as light showers.

The national flag was unfurled by Chandigarh administrator Shivraj Patil at the Parade Ground here. He took the guard of honour at an impressive parade. …. Original article  : Chandigarh, neighbouring states celebrate I-Day.

Jharkhand governor promises panchayat polls

RANCHI – Jharkhand Governor M.O.H Farook on Independence Day Sunday assured the people that panchayat polls, which have not been held for 30 years in areas that now form the state, would be conducted at the earliest. He also urged the Maoists to shun violence.

“We have given a time frame to officials to hold …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : Jharkhand governor promises panchayat polls.

National Archives tell India’s Independence story

NEW DELHI – On Jan 26, 1930, the Indian National Congress adopted the ‘Poorna Swaraj’ resolution at its Lahore session – a call that was deemed as the first step to India’s midnight rendezvous with freedom Aug 15, 1947. All this and more comes alive through typewritten sepia-toned documents at the National Archives of … Read this article on Gaea Times at : National Archives tell India’s Independence story.

CWG will be a success: Manmohan Singh

NEW DELHI – Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh on Sunday asked the countrymen to treat the 2010 Commonwealth Games as a national festival, and said the upcoming mega event to be held in the month of October will be a success.
“The Commonwealth Games will start in Delhi after about one and a … Read more »».