Political News – Newsletter for November 19, 2010

Friday, November 19, 2010

Tarun Gogoi urges Central Govt. to sign water-sharing treaty with China

GUWAHATI – Assam Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi has said that he would request Prime Minister Manmohan Singh to sign a water-sharing treaty with China ahead of the construction of the mega dams on Brahmaputra River.

“We are taking up the issue very seriously. I will …. Source : Tarun Gogoi urges Central Govt. to sign water-sharing treaty with China.

Ajit Pawar Maharashtra’s new finance minister

MUMBAI – Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar will be the new state finance and energy minister, while R.R. Patil will continue as the home minister, officials said Friday.

The Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) portfolios were allocated here Friday afternoon, shortly after the swearing-in of the newly expanded state cabinet headed by Chief Minister Prithviraj …. Read the original article : Ajit Pawar Maharashtra’s new finance minister.

Kashmir to appoint chairman of Accountability Commission

JAMMU – The Jammu and Kashmir government has speeded up the process of appointing the chairman of the Accountability Commission, an anti-graft body in the state.

The post of the chairman has been vacant for over two years, mainly because of the situation in the Kashmir Valley, particularly after the Amarnath land row in 2008. …. Source : Kashmir to appoint chairman of Accountability Commission.

Iran’s supreme leader backs Kashmir ’struggle’

TEHRAN – Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has appealed to the Muslim elite worldwide to back the “struggle” in Jammu and Kashmir, equating the northern Indian state with the “nations” of Afghanistan, Iraq and Pakistan.

“Today the major duties of the elite of the Islamic Ummah is to provide help to the Palestinian nation …. Read the original article : here.

Nation pays tribute to Indira on 93rd birth anniversary

NEW DELHI – The nation paid tribute to India’s first woman prime minister Indira Gandhi on her 93rd birth anniversary Friday.

President Pratibha Patil and Prime Minister Manmohan Singh offered floral tributes at Shakti Sthal – Indira Gandhi’s memorial on the banks of river Yamuna.
Vice President Hamid Ansari, United Progressive Alliance (UPA) chairperson Sonia …. Original article on Gaea Times at : Nation pays tribute to Indira on 93rd birth anniversary.

Maharashtra Cabinet expanded to 31 ministers

MUMBAI – Maharashtra Cabinet was expanded here today with 29 more faces being sworn in to the two-tier council of ministers, including Congress party strongmen Narayan Rane and Patangrao Kadam.

Cabinet Ministers Shivajirao Moghe, Radhakrishna Vikhe Patil, Balasaheb Thorat and Harshwardhan Patil (Congress) were sworn in along with Anil Deshmukh, Ramraje Naik Nimbalkar, Babanrao Pachpute …. Original article : Maharashtra Cabinet expanded to 31 ministers.

Malaysia ready to play role in India-ASEAN partnership: PM Razak

KUALA LUMPUR – Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Tun Razak has said that his country is ready to facilitate the entry of Indian entrepreneurs into South-East Asia and play its role as India’s gateway into ASEAN.

“I reiterate that Malaysia will do what is necessary for Indian entrepreneurs to increasingly view Malaysia as a strategic commercial destination …. Source article on Gaea Times at : Malaysia ready to play role in India-ASEAN partnership: PM Razak.

Iranian leader asks Muslims to back Kashmir struggle

TEHRAN – Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has appealed to Muslims to back the separatist campaign in Jammu and Kashmir, equating the Indian state with the “nations” of Afghanistan and Iraq.

“Today the major duties of the elite of the Islamic Ummah is to provide help to the Palestinian nation and the besieged people …. Read the original article : here.

Oz govt. in dock for stonewalling “US requests for additional troops in Afghanistan”

SYDNEY – Australian Prime Minister Julia Gillard must respond immediately to the allegations that the country has turned down repeated US requests to send more troops to Afghanistan, as being the premier, it is her duty to be “open and honest with the Australian public,” the Opposition has said.

“I call upon the government to … Read : Oz govt. in dock for stonewalling “US requests for additional troops in Afghanistan”.

Open Magazine Faces NDTV Ire

NEW DELHI, INDIA (GaeaTimes.com)- The ongoing controversy surrounding India’s premiere journalist Barkha Dutt has taken a new turn as NDTV has strongly criticized the Open Magazine for publishing the story without proper verification. Today, the official website of NDTV has stated in a notice that it strongly objects to the magazine’s interpretation of the conversation … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Open Magazine Faces NDTV Ire.

Parliament adjourned till Monday over 2G

NEW DELHI – Both houses of parliament were adjourned till Monday as they could not function for the sixth day Friday as opposition MPs persisted with their demand for a joint parliamentary committee (JPC) to probe the 2G spectrum allotment scam.

As opposition members continued their protest, both the Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha … Read more >>>.

Osmania tense, TRS calls for Telangana shutdown

HYDERABAD – Osmania University remained tense Friday following overnight violence and police firing while the Telangana Rashtra Samiti (TRS) called for a Telangana shutdown Saturday to protest “police repression”.

Protesting the arrest of their leaders, students staged a protest at Osmania University police station on the campus Friday. The police arrested the protesters.
The Joint …. Source article : Osmania tense, TRS calls for Telangana shutdown.

Narayan Rane, two women in expanded Maharashtra cabinet

MUMBAI – The Maharashtra council of ministers was expanded here Friday with 29 more ministers being sworn in, including Congress party strongmen Narayan Rane and Patangrao Kadam, and two women ministers.

Governor K. Sankaranarayanan administered oath of office to the new ministers – 19 from the Congress and 10 from the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) … Original source on Gaea Times at : Narayan Rane, two women in expanded Maharashtra cabinet.

Kin have surrendered lands, says Yeddyurappa

HUBLI – Karnataka Chief Minister B.S. Yeddyurappa Friday announced that his kin had surrendered residential and commercial land that was allegedly allotted to them in violation of laws.

Yeddyurappa told reporters that the land had been surrendered as the opposition was making the “baseless allegation” that he had violated laws to favour his family members … Read more : Kin have surrendered lands, says Yeddyurappa.

Nation pays homage to Indira Gandhi on her 93rd birth anniversary

NEW DELHI – Nation paid homage to former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi on her 93rd birth anniversary today.

A number of functions and welfare programmes are being organised across the country as a mark of respect.

A religious prayer meeting was held this morning at Shakti Sthal, her memorial.

Born in a politically active Nehru family, she was … Original source on Gaea Times at : Nation pays homage to Indira Gandhi on her 93rd birth anniversary.

The ceremony took place at the Presidential Secretariat before Chief Justice Ashoka de Silva.
Rajapaksa opted for early elections in January 2010 – two years before his term was due to end – and received 57.81 percent … Read more : Sri Lanka’s president sworn in for second term.

Presidential Proclamation???National Family Week, 2010

Release Time:

For Immediate Release

NATIONAL FAMILY WEEK, 2010

BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

A PROCLAMATION

Like generations before them, today's American families rely on their love and …. Original article : Presidential Proclamation–National Family Week, 2010.

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