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Uttarakhand employs more women in tea garden

Nainital, Aug 03 (ANI): In a bid to empower women and make them independent, a state-run tea garden of Uttarakhand decided to raise women workforce in its tea gardens. The tea garden of Uttarakhand government in Ghorakhal region of Nainital district, employes mostly women, who do most of the work in the gardens, from plucking tea leaves, cutting branches to processing them in factory. A female worker, Jeewanti Devi, said salaries are given on time and they do not face any problems. There are 180 women employed in the government run plantations in the district. Manager of Organic Ghorakhal Tea Factory, NC Pandey, said the effort was to make women self reliant.

Aug 3, 2014

BJP blames Congress for civil services issue

New Delhi, Aug 03 (ANI): BJP spokesperson, Nalin Kohli, on Sunday blamed former Congress party-led United Progressive Alliance (UPA) government for the ongoing civil services row. Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) aspirants have been protesting vociferously against the CSAT examination introduced in 2011 and demanded that it should be made easy for rural students. Meanwhile, Congress leader, Rashid Alvi, said the central government is unnecessarily delaying a situation that can be easily prevented. The UPSC has reportedly communicated to the government that scrapping or postponing the 2014 CSAT examination could invite litigation.

Aug 3, 2014

Flood Expected in Bihar after Nepal Landslide, State to Evacuate 1.5 Lakh People

Bihar is evacuating people in eight districts due to a flood threat, following the landslide in Nepal.

Aug 3, 2014

BJP, Congress assail AAP ahead of Kejriwals rally at Jantar Mantar

New Delhi, Aug 03 (ANI): Even as preparations by party workers are on in full swing for AAP chief Arvind Kejriwal's rally, scheduled to be held today at Jantar Mantar, the BJP and the Congress continued to attack the party. Kejriwal will be addressing the rally to question the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) for the reason behind delaying assembly elections and denying the people of Delhi their right to elect the government. The BJP and the Congress both criticised Kejriwal for running away from his responsibility earlier when he had become the Chief Minister of Delhi but had resigned from his post within 49 days.

Aug 3, 2014

Bihar Flood Threat: Politicos urge for taking measures in advance

New Delhi, Aug 03 (ANI): As a flood alert in Bihar was issued followed by evacuation of thousands of people in the wake of a massive landslide in Nepal, politicos on Sunday urged for taking proper measures in advance to ensure minimal damage. The state government has so far evacuated 20,000 people living along the embankment of the Kosi River as a 10-metre high wall of water is expected to sweep down the river from Nepal soon, officials said. Over one lakh people are expected to be evacuated by today evening.

Aug 3, 2014

PM Modi reaches Nepal, receives Guard of Honour

Kathmandu, Aug 03 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday arrived in Nepal's capital Kathmandu for a two-day official visit. Modi was received by Nepalese Prime Minister Sushil Koirala, senior ministers and the Indian Ambassador Ranjit Rae at the airport. The government of Nepal presented a guard of honour for Modi, leading a 112 member delegation which includes key ministers, senior government officials, business leaders as well as journalists. Modi will be holding talks with his counterpart Sushil Koirala and meet other political leaders.

Aug 3, 2014

PM Modi reaches Nepal: Politicos hope for strengthened ties

New Delhi, Aug 03 (ANI): Political leaders on Sunday expected strengthened bilateral ties as PM Narendra Modi reaches Nepal for his 2-day visit. BJP leader Yogi Adityanath said that international relations had been weakened in the last 10 years but now with Modi as the PM they will again strengthen. Congress leader Rashid Alvi appreciated the move and said that people are looking forward for a positive outcome of the visit. RJD leader Manoj Jha stated that people will have to wait and watch hoe Modi handles relations with Nepal. NCP leader Majid Memon said that maintaining good relations with neighbours is quite necessary.

Aug 3, 2014

Pune Landslide: Meteorological Department Ignored NASA Alert

The Indian Meteorological Department's negligence of the NASA alert took 86 lives in Pune.

Aug 3, 2014

CWG 2014: India wins first ever squash gold

New Delhi, Aug 3 (ANI): Dipika Pallikal and Joshna Chinappa, created history as the duo won a historic gold medal in women's doubles squash for India at the Commonwealth Games 2014. The duo defeated the English pair, Laura Massaro and Jenny Duncalf sealing a brilliant 11-6, 11-8 victory. India stands at fifth in the medal tally, bagging 14 gold, 25 silver and 16 bronze.

Aug 3, 2014

Flood threat in Bihars Kosi river, People move to safer locations

Bihar, Aug 03 (ANI): A huge evacuation drive has been launched in eight districts of Bihar and the state government has been put on high alert due to the Kosi flood threat. Bihar Government has started taking action for evacuation of people living in villages lying within the embankment area in 22 panchayats of Supaul district and other seven districts of Bihar. Relief camps including cattle relief camps are being organised for the evacuated families.

Aug 3, 2014

Politicos give mixed response to judges remark on introducing Hindu religious books in first grade

Ahmedabad/New Delhi, Aug 3 (ANI): A remark by a judge of Supreme Court stating that mythological texts of Mahabharata and Bhagwad Gita should be introduced in the academic curriculum for first standard students instead of in high school drew mixed response. Addressing an international conference, Justice A.R. Dave said that if in a democratic country everybody is good, then they would naturally elect someone who is very good and that person will never think of damaging anyone. He proposed that the Gita and the Mahabharata be introduced to students at a very early stage.

Aug 3, 2014

Activists demand Prime Minister to intervene in Bhopal gas leak case

Bhopal, Aug 3 (ANI): Bhopal Group for Information and Action (BGIA), along with four other organisations, held a news conference in Madhya Pradesh in perspective of the dismissal of lawsuit filed against Union Carbide and its former chairman Warren Anderson by the U.S. District court in the Bhopal gas tragedy case. Founder of BGIA, Satinath Sarangi, who has relentlessly fought for the victims of Bhopal gas tragedy, has now demanded Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi to intervene in the matter.

Aug 3, 2014

PM Narendra Modi leaves for two-day Nepal visit

New Delhi, Aug 3 (ANI): Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi left New Delhi for his two-day visit to Nepal on Sunday to take forward his initiative of economically integrating South Asia. Modi's visit to Nepal will be the first bilateral engagement by an Indian prime minister in 17 years. He will address business leaders and may also announce economic aid for the neighbouring country. India is also set to offer Nepal a landmark pact to help develop its huge hydro-electric power potential as the South Asian giant takes another step to re-assert influence among smaller neighbours where China has been forging closer ties.

Aug 3, 2014

Two suspected Pakistan-based militants sent to police custody in New Delhi

New Delhi, Aug 3 (ANI): Authorities produced two suspected operatives of Pakistan-based militant group Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) before the court in New Delhi and were remanded to police custody till August 12. Delhi police had arrested suspected LeT operatives Abdul Subhan and his aide Asahbuddin on July 20 for their alleged role in conspiring terror attacks in Delhi and other areas. They were produced before the court after their remand expired and Delhi police sought the extension of their custody. LeT is a Pakistan-based militant group accused of orchestrating attacks in India, including the 2008 Mumbai attack that killed 166 people.

Aug 3, 2014

Cash incentives to ditch water-thirsty lawns in California

In the middle of one of the most serious droughts in recent history, Los Angeles is trying to encourage its citizens to reduce water use. Duration: 02:24

Aug 3, 2014