Beedi workers to get medical cover
NEW DELHI: (AMN) The central government had approved a scheme for medical insurance benefits of about 55 lakh beedi workers spread across the country. The scheme will be known as…
World’s shortest man
A teenager from a poor family in the rural Philippines has been declared the world's shortest man as he turned 18. Guinness World Records presented Junrey Balawing, who is 59.93cm…
Centre to bring change in Electoral Act
GUWAHATI: The Centre will soon bring amendments to the existing Electoral Reforms Act on the basis of the recommendations of the Regional Consultation Meetings.
Arjun begins trial at Pokharan
Jaipur: India’s main battle tank, Arjun, has begun its trial at Pokharan firing range in the deserts of Rajasthan. During its trial, it would be tested with its weaponry and…
SC to decide on Kanimozhi’s bail plea Monday
NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court will hear on Monday the bail pleas of DMK MP Kanimozhi and Kalaignar TV MD Sharad Kumar, accused in the 2G spectrum case.
Karat rules out changes in CPM leadership
HYDERABAD: (AMN) CPI(M) General Secretary Prakash Karat on Sunday ruled out any change in leadership of the party. "Election outcomes do not determine leadership changes in CPI(M)," he said.
Ramdev breaks fast
DEHRADUN: (AMN) Yoga guru Ramdev on Sunday broke his so called nine-day-old fast as his health is stated to stable and out of any danger. He would be discharged from…
Govt prepares to expose Anna, Ramdev
KOLKATA (AMN): Government on Sunday accused a section of Civil Society for trying to weaken democratic institutions of the country. Launching a counter-offensive against..
FEMA, PMLA to be more effective
TIA correspondent NEW DELHI: The government is planning to review the Foreign Exchange Management Act (FEMA), Prevention of Money Laundering Act ( PMLA) and other indirect tax laws to curb…
Govt order probe into journalist’s murder
MUMBAI: (AMN) Maharashtra Chief Minister Prithviraj Chavan on Sunday directed the officials to set up special police teams and to nab those responsible for the murder of senior crime journalist…