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LS Polls: Babul Supriyo gets BJP ticket from Asansol

Kolkata, March 09 (ANI): The BJP has given ticket to Bollywood singer Babul Supriyo to contest the Lok Sabha polls from Asansol in West Bengal. The voice behind several hit songs, Supriyo said contesting the polls would be a challenge which he is looking forward to. Talking over the party’s Prime Ministerial candidate Narendra Modi, he said that the country needs leader like Modi and there is no scope for third front. Mar 9, 2014
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Accident at nuclear submarine in Visakhapatnam kills one, injures two, Politicos react

New Delhi, Mar 9 (ANI): One civilian worker was killed and two others were injured on Saturday in an accident at the under-construction nuclear submarine at the shipbuilding centre of Eastern Naval Command (ENC) in Visakhapatnam. The accident reportedly took place on the Aridaman project, the follow on boat of INS Arihant, at the ship building centre in Visakhapatnam while pressure tests were being carried out. An enquiry has been ordered to probe the accident. This comes just a day after a naval officer was killed on Friday in a gas leak on board India's most advanced destroyer ship, the INS Kolkata, while the vessel is under construction at Mumbai's Mazgaon dockyard. Reacting on the same, CPI leader Atul Anjan said that Submarine accidents are a very sensitive issue and politicians should stay away from commenting on it. Further, BJP Leader Sudhanshu Trivedi said that someone must take the responsibility of the number of incidents that has taken place within navy. He also added that even after many frequent accidents if the Defense Minister remains silent, it will put a huge question mark in front of the people. Mar 9, 2014
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It happens: Carnival Festival

Goa, March 7 (ANI): Tourists from India and across the world thronged western Goa province and took part in four-day carnival, which saw a blend of food, music and dance. The 'Viva Carnival 2014', which was celebrated till March 04, began on a colourful note during which people danced to traditional tunes. The carnival was declared open by 'King Momo' and led the float parade through the streets of Panjim city amid huge crowds. People in the parade got a glimpse of Goan culture and tradition and were spellbound by float parade, accompanied by dance performances and fashion shows. Large tableaux with numerous floats that depicted environment, music, culture, traditions of Goa saw young and old, enjoying themselves and having a fun filled experience by dancing to the pulsating beats from Goan bands. Mar 7, 2014
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It happens: Book Exhibition

Srinagar, March 7 (ANI): At a time when the internet seems the easy way out in the gathering of information and knowledge, the book exhibition organised by the Directorate of School Education in Srinagar city of India's northern Jammu and Kashmir appeared a welcome step towards inculcating the passion of reading classics among people of all age groups. The exhibition showcased a blend of modern with the ancient and included a wide range of books on history, geography, culture, tradition, ancient and contemporary literature, science and technology, Islam, Sufism and heritage of the state. Youngsters at the exhibition felt the need of more of such fairs in order to get a glimpse into the rich history and culture of the state which has intrigued people all over. At a time when the internet, a repository of information on the web, has given books a stiff competition, such an exhibition in a bid to inculcate the habit of reading among the young generation is a welcome step. Mar 7, 2014
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Yard-701 mishap: One officer killed, two injured

Mumbai, March 07 (ANI): Just weeks before INS Kolkata (officially called Yard 701), was to be commissioned, the warship was hit by an accident at the Mazgoan Dockyard in Mumbai on Friday. A naval officer was killed and two others were injured in the accident. The warship was undergoing fitments and trials when the mishap occurred in its engine room. The officer who perished was identified as Commander Kuntal Wadhwa. According to reports, the accident took place due to a malfunction in the warship's carbon dioxide unit, leading to gas leakage during machinery trials. Mar 7, 2014
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Regional parties announce candidates for 2014 general elections

Kolkata, Mar 6 (ANI): Regional parties declared their candidates for the upcoming general elections featuring prominent names such as soccer star cum former football captain Baichung Bhutia and actress Moonmoon Sen. Trinamool Congress Chief, Mamta Banerjee addressed a news conference where she announced 26 new candidates featuring some well known names. Mar 6, 2014
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The Malfunction Worries

How does Bangalore get a perfect score on the fashion meter? Taking this onus is fashion designer Abhishek Dutta. He has travelled the distance from Kolkata to Bangalore to showcase a collection that is young, fun and vibrant.  But what worries him backstage is the fear of a malfunction and a technical snag. Gurpreet in [...] Mar 6, 2014
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