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Modi's 'Pakistan agent' comment unpatriotic and inappropriate: AK Antony

Thiruvananthapuram, March 29 (ANI): Defence Minister AK Antony on Saturday said that Narendra Modi's 'Pakistan agent' comment against him is unpatriotic. Antony said it would demoralise the armed forces. Earlier, Modi had called the defence minister as one of the AKs being admired in Pakistan. The defence minister refuted claims that modernisation of Indian armed forces had been halted due to series of scams. Mar 29, 2014
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Government provides skill development training to male weavers in Manipur

Manipur, Mar 14 (ANI): A two-month-long “Jacquard Weaving Training to Male Weavers” is being held at the Weavers’ Service Centre at Porampat in Imphal east district. The skill development programme has been organized by the Development Commissioner for Handlooms and the Ministry of Textiles in collaboration with the Commerce and Industries department, Government of Manipur. In total 137 male weavers from various districts of the state are taking part in it. The weaving centre was inaugurated in February this year with an aim to encourage the men folk of the state to take up such self employment ventures and contribute to the state’s economy. Mar 14, 2014
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Government provides skill development training to male weavers in Manipur

Manipur, Mar 14 (ANI): A two-month-long "Jacquard Weaving Training to Male Weavers" is being held at the Weavers' Service Centre at Porampat in Imphal east district. The skill development programme has been organized by the Development Commissioner for Handlooms and the Ministry of Textiles in collaboration with the Commerce and Industries department, Government of Manipur. In total 137 male weavers from various districts of the state are taking part in it. The weaving centre was inaugurated in February this year with an aim to encourage the men folk of the state to take up such self employment ventures and contribute to the state's economy. Mar 14, 2014
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Villagers avail the benefit of skill development programme in Manipur

Imphal, March 13 (ANI): Situated in the Imphal East District, some 18 km away from Imphal, the Andro Village is widely known for its specialization in the art of making pots. Recently, a six-month-long training programme on integrated design and technical development in pottery and terracotta crafts was organized at the Common Facility Centre in Andro Kharam Leikai. The programme aimed at enhancing the skills of crafts persons in order to enable them to earn a decent livelihood, which would thereby boost the state’s economy. The training was conducted under the aegis of the Development Commissioner (Handicrafts), Ministry of Textiles in collaboration with the Social Development Organisation, Kongba Nandeibam Leikai. Mar 13, 2014
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Govts Nuclear power programme to appease foreign firms at cost of safety of locals: Prashant Bhusha

New Delhi, March 11 (ANI): Indian anti-nuclear activists raised their voice against central government's move to bypass supplier liability provisions against foreign companies and accused lawmakers of neglecting public interest and catering only to the business needs of private players. The activists, who were part of an international team that visited nuclear accident sites all over the world, called for stringent safety measures and unlimited nuclear liability. India and Russia are keen to sign an agreement for the third and fourth units of Kudankulam Nuclear Power Project (KNPP) in Tamil Nadu. Mar 11, 2014
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EU's Ashton on landmark visit to Iran

EU foreign policy chief Catherine Ashton said Sunday a final accord on Iran's nuclear programme cannot be guaranteed, during a landmark visit that underscores a thaw in Tehran's ties with the West. Duration: 01:20 Mar 10, 2014