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Saturday,
February 26,
2005, Chandigarh, India
Updated at 3:00 am (IST)
Pak
must end terror for better ties: Kalam
New Delhi, February 25
The President, Dr A.P.J. Abdul Kalam, categorically said today that normalisation of relations with Pakistan “is critically dependent” on the neighbouring country “fulfilling its assurance of ending support to terrorist activities.”
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President unveils new deal for rural India
New Delhi, February 25
President A.P.J. Abdul Kalam today unveiled what he described as a “New Deal for Rural India” or ‘Bharat Nirman’ involving reversing the declining trend in investment in agriculture, stepping up credit flow to farmers, enhancing public investment in irrigation and creating a single market for agricultural produce.
GDP projected at 6.9 per cent
Economic survey stresses on fiscal consolidation
New Delhi, February 25
The pre-Budget Economic Survey (2004-05) struck a strident note of caution that the overall fiscal scenario would critically depend on the “credibility” of the budgetary process and projected that foodgrains production would decline by six million tonnes compared to 212 million tonnes last year.
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Editorial:
Focus on growth
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QUOTE OF THE
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We want to create an atmosphere which is win-win for both countries.
— Shaukat Aziz, Prime Minister, Pakistan, referring to Pakistan's proposal for an energy corridor
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Business page: Survey calls
for harmonious
Centre-state fiscal reforms and more)
NDA to boycott Railway Budget today
New Delhi, February 25
The National Democratic Alliance will boycott the Railway Budget tomorrow by Rail Minister Laloo Prasad Yadav, reviving its protest against the tainted ministers.
The decision was taken by NDA leaders at a meeting held at former Prime
Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee's residence this evening.
Avalanche threat looms over Pir Panjal
Banihal (J&K),
February 25
Though it was a bright sunny day today the havoc caused by heavy snowfall and avalanches looms large over scores of villages on the foothills of the
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A woman removes snow in front of her hut in Batote, 120 km north of Jammu, on Friday. — Reuters
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J&K page:
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Jolt for Congress
Karunanidhi recalls ministers
New Delhi, February 25
Already faced with the RJD’s ire, the Congress received another jolt today when one more dependable ally, DMK chief M. Karunanidhi, upped the ante by “recalling” his ministers to Chennai for a special review meeting on Sunday.
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Sri Dashmesh Academy to shut down on March 31
Anandpur Sahib, February 25
A prestigious educational institute of North India, Sri Dasmesh Academy of Anandpur Sahib will be closed down on March 31. The fact become clear today as the management of the academy issued termination notices to all employees.
Mr Karunanidhi has taken umbrage to the derogatory and personal remarks
made by Congress leader and Union minister of state E.V.K.S. Elangovan
at a party meeting.
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Militants storm DC’s office complex, 8 dead
February 25, 2005
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Violence
mars Ajnala bypoll
February 24, 2005
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175
bodies found in Banihal
February 23, 2005
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Avalanches
kill 82 more
February 22, 2005
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40 die
as avalanches bury houses in J&K
February 21, 2005
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Kashmir
cut off and in darkness
February 20, 2005
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Snow,
avalanches in Kashmir
February 19, 2005
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HC stays own order on appointments
February 18, 2005
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Bus
to Muzaffarabad from April 7
February 17, 2005
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Kidnapped student killed
February 16, 2005
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