Monthly Archives: June 2009
Punjab bans use of air-conditioners in government offices
Chandigarh, June 25 Faced with a major power crisis in the state in the paddy sowing season, the Punjab government has issued instructions banning the use of air-conditioners in all… Read more
US calls for end to China’s controversial internet filter
Washington, June 25 (DPA) US trade officials sent a letter to their Chinese counterparts Wednesday urging them to revoke an order that requires a controversial internet filtering software to be… Read more
Over 60 killed in Baghdad market blast
Baghdad, June 25 (DPA) More than 60 people were killed and at least 150 wounded Wednesday when a bomb exploded at a crowded market in the Iraqi capital, media reports… Read more
Oscar winning songwriter accused of multiple rapes
New York, June 24 Joseph Brooks, who won an Oscar in 1978 for the song “You Light Up”, was arrested Tuesday and charged with sexually assaulting 11 women.
Tax reliefs sought for infrastructure projects
New Delhi, June 24 The Associated Chambers of Commerce and Industry of India (Assocham) Wednesday urged the government to exempt infrastructure projects from excise, value-added tax (VAT) and central sales… Read more
FIA World Council gathers for crucial F1 meeting
Paris, June 24 (DPA) The World Motor Sport Council of the ruling body FIA gathered Wednesday for a crucial meeting regarding the future of Formula One over a row between… Read more
India likely to receive below-average rainfall
New Delhi, June 24 As people in large parts of India wait for the monsoon that has been delayed and farmers are worried about crops, Minister of State for Science… Read more
Cherie Blair wants UN to recognise International Widows Day
London, June 24 Cherie Blair, the wife of former British prime minister Tony Blair and a leading human rights lawyer, has appealed to the UN to recognise June 23 as… Read more
Sensex closes on a high
Mumbai, June 24 A key index of the Indian equities markets bounced back Wednesday after staying flat in earlier sessions to shut shop higher than its previous close.
Ramesh Pokhriyal is new Uttarakhand chief minister
New Delhi, June 24 Ramesh Pokhriyal will be the new chief minister of Uttarakhand replacing B.C. Khanduri, the Bharatiya Janata Party announced here Wednesday.
