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Congress leader on hunger strike over demand for dead bodies of missing tribals in Odisha

Bhubaneshwar, Feb 15 (ANI): A Congress leader is observing an indefinite hunger strike outside the Governor’s house in Bhubhaneshwar, over a demand for the return of dead bodies of missing tribals, who have allegedly died in police custody. Speaking to media persons the leader, Pradeep Majhi, claimed that he has information that four tribal men of the five who were arrested a few years ago by the Malkangiri district police under charges of supporting Maoists, were dead. Majhi, along with the family members of the missing tribals and various other supporters from Malkangiri and other surrounding tribal districts, went on an indefinite hunger strike three days ago. The sister of one of the missing tribals, Phulmati, said that the authorities were paying no heed to their grievances. Feb 15, 2014
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Alia Bhatt & Randeep Hooda promotes their upcoming flick 'Highway'

Mumbai, Feb 12 (ANI): Bollywood starlet Alia Bhatt along with lead actor Randeep Hooda promoted their forthcoming romantic drama 'Highway' in entertainment capital Mumbai. Bhatt, while interacting with the mediapersons said that her role was both challenging and worthwhile. She added that the character was very different from what she portrayed in her previous film ‘Student Of The Year’. Set against the backdrop of the new culture of strikes (shutdown) that frequently immobilise life, ‘Highway’ explores five different relationship stories that get intertwined during an ill-fated journey through the northeastern region. While the passengers - each of whom urgently needs to be somewhere else - await a resolution to the combustible strike that blocks the only passable road. Feb 12, 2014
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Second day of nation-wide strike stalls banking operations

Kolkata/Mumbai/ Chennai, Feb 11 (ANI): The nation wide bank strike called by the United Forum of Bank Unions (UFBU) stalled banking operations on the second day of the two- day strike. After the Indian Bank Association did not comply with the employees' demand for a 10 per cent hike in the pay Feb 11, 2014
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Bank unions hold 2-day nation-wide strike

New Delhi/ Bhopal, Feb 10 (ANI): Banking services across the country are paralyzed as staff of both public and private sector banks are taking part in the two-day nationwide strike from Monday called by the All India Bank Employees' Association under the aegis of the United Forum of Bank Unions (UFBU) seeking immediate revision of their salaries. Banks including country's largest lender State Bank of India have informed customers in advance about the likely inconvenience they could face due to the strike. As many as 27 public sector banks, 18 private banks, eight foreign banks and 48 Regional Rural Banks across India have joined the strike call by the UBFU. Feb 10, 2014
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Maoists call for shutdown in Imphal opposing Narendra Modi's rally

Imphal, Feb 08 (ANI): Militant outfit in northeast India called for shutdown on Saturday showing strong resistance towards BJP prime ministerial candidate Narendra Modi's rally to be held in Imphal and Guwahati. Modi would try to strike a chord with the people by pitching his Gujarat model of development to Manipur and Assam. Modi has been touring the country to garner support for the upcoming general elections. BJP's strong showing in the recent polls in four states has boosted the momentum for Modi in the run-up to the parliamentary elections due by April 2014. Feb 8, 2014
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