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Iraq crisis will not affect crude oil supplies to India: Dharmendra Pradhan

New Delhi, June 20 (ANI): Minister for Petroleum and Natural Gas Dharmendra Pradhan on Friday said that said fuel supplies will not be impacted by the conflict in Iraq. He added that Crude supplies to India come from the Basra oilfields, situated well away from the conflict zone in the north-eastern part of Iraq. Jun 20, 2014
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Don't know anything about fake bills, will cooperate with CBI: Brajesh Pathak on LTC scam

New Delhi, June 14 (ANI): BSP leader Brajesh Pathak has said that he will cooperate with the CBI in the LTC fraud case. The CBI on Friday had raided the residence of 3 sitting Rajya Sabha MPs and three former MPs in a leave travel allowance scam. The three sitting MPs are Lalhming Liana of the Mizo National Front (MNF), D. Bandyopadhyay of the Trinamool Congress, and Brajesh Pathak of the Bahujan Samaj Party. The former MPs named in the case are BJP's JPN Singh, RLD's Mahmood A. Madani, and BJD's Renubala Pradhan. Jun 14, 2014
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Decline of insurgency paves way for development in Tripura's Kambhukcherra village

Tripura, June 04 (ANI): Situated along the Indo-Bangladesh border area, between West Tripura and Khowai districts, Kambhukcherra village was once severely affected by militancy. Most people in the village are engaged in agriculture, pig rearing or collecting firewood and eatables from the forest for a living. With the return of peace, the remote tribal village has been witnessing rapid development. The implementation of several welfare schemes, like the MGNREGA and the Indira Awaz yojana, has improved the living standard of the people. The government has also been providing irrigation facilities to the people. The villagers now have access to electricity and clean drinking water. Jun 4, 2014
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Badaun MP meets gang-rape victims' family, demands for quick CBI probe

Badaun, June 01 (ANI): The MP of Badaun district in Uttar Pradesh Dharmendra Yadav, on Sunday, met the family members of gang-rape victims which were later hanged to death. Yadav expressed grief over the incident and highlighted some of the major points over which he talked to the family members. He said that all efforts were taken by the state government to arrest all the 5 accused including 2 police officials and the case has also been referred to a fast-track court. He added that as per the family's demand the case has been referred to the CBI and further requested the PMO and CBI for quick probe in the case. Jun 1, 2014
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Priority is to build self confidence and develop economic policies: D Pradhan

New Delhi, May 31 (ANI): MoS for Petroleum and Natural Gas Dharmendra Pradhan on Saturday stated that his priority in the department will be to build self confidence and develop economic policies. Pradhan stated that economy has improved since the new BJP government took charge of the nation. He added that their aim is to buy fuel at low price and deliver the best for people's convenience. May 31, 2014
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Ravi Shankar Prasad takes charge as new Law Minister

New Delhi, May 27 (ANI): Ravi Shankar Prasad on Tuesday took charge as new Law and justice minister. Like his predecessor Kapil Sibal, Prasad will also hold both communications and law and justice portfolios. Prasad took oath as part of Narendra Modi's cabinet on Monday along with 44 other ministers. Modi's swearing-in ceremony was attended by all SAARC nations among others. Meanwhile, Dharmendra Pradhan also took charge as Petroleum and Natural Gas Minister. May 27, 2014
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New cabinet ministers realize responsibilities as portfolios allotted to them

New Delhi, May 27 (ANI): As Narendra Modi announced portfolios to his Cabinet ministers, they realized the responsibilities embodied to them and said that they will work on their respective ministries and participate in the development of the nation. Railway Minister DV Sadananda Gowda, Minority Affairs Minister Najma Heptulla, and MoS for Social Justice and Empowerment Sudarshan Bhagat is to take charge later on Tuesday and will study the ministry to function for the welfare. May 27, 2014