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Kejriwal did not seek my advice on Jan Lokpal Bill: KN Bhatt

Noida, Feb 08 (ANI): Former Additional Solicitor General KN Bhatt on Saturday said that he had not advised Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on the Jan Lokpal Bill, but on a different matter. Bhatt said that he is not blaming Kejriwal of anything as he named five people with whom, he may have discussed different matters. Earlier, AAP has said that is within their rights to pass the bill and that they have consulted about the same too. Further, Bhatt said that the lieutenant governor also has no role in the same and he is bound to do what he is doing. Feb 8, 2014
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AAP's allegation on LG unfortunate and shows their mentality: AS Lovely

New Delhi, Feb 07 (ANI): After the Delhi Jan Lokpal Bill came under scrutiny following the solicitor general's claim that it is unconstitutional, AAP leader Ashutosh on Friday dubbed Lt. Governor Najeeb Jung an agent of the Congress. Reacting over this, Delhi Congress President Arvinder Singh Lovely said that the LG is a respectable man and the AAP cannot throw muck at people. He also said that such remark from AAP is very unfortunate and shows their mentality. Feb 7, 2014
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LG working for Congress against AAP govt, Jan Lokpal constitutional: Ashutosh

Lucknow, Feb 07 (ANI): After Delhi Jan Lokpal Bill came under scrutiny following solicitor general’s claims that it is unconstitutional, AAP leader Ashutosh said that Lieutenant Governor Najeeb Jung is working for Congress against AAP’s Delhi government with the purpose to destabilize national capital’s government. Ashutosh said that any conversation between the LG and the solicitor general is confidential and should not be leaked and if it does, something is suspicious. Further, he claimed that the bill is well within the government’s rights and is constitutional. Feb 7, 2014
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Delhi govt order SIT probe in 1984 riots, politicos welcome move

New Delhi/ Ludhiana, Feb 07 (ANI): The Delhi cabinet approved the set up of a Special Investigation Team (SIT) to probe the 1984 anti-Sikh riots within a time frame of one year, following the suggestion by national capital government to Lieutenant Governor Najeeb Jung. Police officers from outside Delhi would be responsible for conducting an inquiry in the case. AAP leader Sanjay Singh said this step would ensure a speedy and unbiased investigation in the case and would help in punishing the people involved in abetting the deadly riots. Human rights activist HS Phoolka, welcomed the action recommended by the Delhi government. Feb 7, 2014
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Jan Lokpal Bill by Delhi govt unconstitutional: Solicitor General

New Delhi, Feb 07 (ANI): Raising a red flag over the move by Delhi government to bypass the Centre on the Jan Lokpal Bill, Solicitor General Mohan Parasaran has said the Bill must be presented to the Lieutenant Governor before it is tabled in the state Assembly. Parasaran has said the Bill can become law in the National Capital Territory only after it receives the President's assent. Parasaran's opinion came in response to L-G Najeeb Jung's request for counsel on two counts: whether presenting the Bill in the Assembly without sending the legislative proposal to the Central government violates the constitution; and whether the Delhi government has the power to legislate on matters concerning the Delhi Police and the Delhi Development Authority. Feb 7, 2014
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Delhi govt asks LG to form SIT for 1984 riot case, closed files to be reopened

New Delhi, Feb 06 (ANI): After a cabinet meet, AAP leader Manish Sisodia on Thursday said that the Delhi government has asked the Lieutenant Governor to form a SIT to probe into 1984 riots case and also requested that the police in the case will be brought from outside. Sisodia said that all the closed cases and FIRs in the case will be reopened for probe. The probe came after many Sikh leaders and the victims of the riots along with political partied demanded justice in the case. Feb 6, 2014
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Ranchers pray for rain in drought-hit California

California Governor Jerry Brown declares a state of emergency due to what could be the worst drought in a century. For ranchers, the drought means no grass for their cattle, forcing them to buy expensive hay or just sell their cows. Duration: 01:26 Feb 6, 2014
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Para motorists fly high at Indias biggest airshow

Assam, Feb 3 (ANI): A flying carnival, touted as the largest paramotor airshow in India’s history, kick started in the scenic Kukurapohia village in Sivasagar town in Assam. The Sivasagar Flying Carnival 2014 was inaugurated by Governor of Arunachal Pradesh, Lieutenant General Nirbhay Sharma. Feb 3, 2014
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PM participates in bicentenary celebrations of first Indian museum

Kolkata, Feb 2 (ANI): Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on Sunday participated in bicentenary celebrations of the first museum in the country. West Bengal Governor MK Narayanan, Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, and others were present during the event. India’s first museum was established by British rulers in Kolkata in 1814 to showcase arts, artefacts and culture. Feb 2, 2014
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Uttarakhand chief minister Vijay Bahuguna resigns

Dehradun, Jan 31 (ANI): Uttarakhand Chief Minister Vijay Bahuguna has resigned from his post, he submitted his resignation to the state Governor Aziz Qureshi in Dehradun on Friday. Bahuguna, paid the price for the poor relief and rehabilitation work carried out by his government after last year's flash floods.The decision to replace Bahuguna was taken at a meeting Congress chief Sonia Gandhi had with senior party leaders on Thursday. Union Minister Harish Rawat is the frontrunner in the race to replace Bahuguna. Jan 31, 2014