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Asian Tribune is published by World Institute For Asian Studies|Powered by WIAS Vol. 9 No. 331               

India

State will overcome from deficit: TN Finance Secretary

Sat, 2010-03-20 02:44 — editor
Sathyalaya Ramakrishnn reporting from Chennai

Tamil Nadu Government's Finance Secretary K Ganadesikan has said that the government would overcome the deficit as the 13th Finance Commission has exempted the target of the deficit for this year. "Fiscal Deficit was not a cause of worry", Ganadesikan added.

Hindu religious ceremony held in Bhutan

Sat, 2010-03-20 01:14 — editor
From R. Vasudevan---Reporting from New Delhi

It was the first biggest Hindu religious ceremony, the Shri Mudh Bhagwat Puran, organised by Hindu dharma foundation of Bhutan. It drew some 1,500 people to the otherwise restful Hindu-Buddhist temple in Damphu on Thursday.

The ceremony is quite different in that it begins with yoga classes in the morning and cultural programmes in the evening.

Frustrated over Supreme Court's Judgement against Jayalalithaa, the AIADMK MLA's ‘Wore Black Dress:’ Karunanidhi

Sat, 2010-03-20 00:49 — editor
Sathyalaya Ramakrishnan reporting from Chennai

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M Karunanidhi on Friday, expressed disappointment over the opposition AIADMK members coming to the House wearing black dress when it met for a historic session in the new Assembly hall, the world's first Green Legislature building.

US intelligence chief meets Home Minister in New Delhi

Fri, 2010-03-19 03:15 — editor
From R. Vasudevan—Reporting from New Delhi

America's top intelligence official Dennis C Blair met Union Home Minister P Chidambaram in New Delhi on Thursday. Blair was accompanied by the US ambassador in New Delhi Timothy J Roemer and a delegation of the US Secret Service. The two sides are said to have discussed issues related to terrorism emanating from Pakistan and also the recent spate of terror attacks in Afghanistan targeting Indians.

Religious Functions should not be conducted in the Government Offices - Madras High Court

Fri, 2010-03-19 02:34 — editor
Sathyalaya Ramakrishnan reporting from Chennai

The Madurai Bench of Madras High Court has held that the Religious Functions should not be conducted in the Government Offices.

India in touch with Iran on the gas pipeline deal

Fri, 2010-03-19 02:18 — editor
From R. Vasudevan—Reporting from New Delhi

Following a deal between Iran and Pakistan for the construction of natural gas pipeline, India on Thursday said it was in consultation with the Iranian government to address “concerns about pricing and security” pertaining to the pact which originally involved India.

Singapore President in Tirupathi

Fri, 2010-03-19 02:11 — editor
Sathyalaya Ramakrishnan reporting from Chennai

Singapore President S R Nathan whose ancestors are Indians and his family arrived to Tirupathi-Tirumala to worship Lord Venkareswara. They were accompanied by their Foreign Affairs Minister Mr Balaji Sada Sivan. Both reached Tiripathi on a Two-Day visit to the temple town.

Two Nepal Tourists Killed In Madurai Road Accident

Fri, 2010-03-19 01:54 — editor
Sathyalaya Ramakrishnan reporting from Chennai

Two Nepal Tourist pilgrims, including a woman,were killed on the spot and three others seriously injured when a car in which they were travelling dashed against the rear side of a truck laden with watermelon fruits at Navinipatti village, near Melur on the Tiruchirapalli-Madurai fourlane, on Thursday.

Ten days Kapaleeswarar Temple festival from March 20

Fri, 2010-03-19 00:31 — editor
Sathyalaya Ramakrishnan reporting from Chennai

The 10 days Brahmotsavam festival of Mylapore Kapaleeswarar Temple here, will begin with the traditional flag hoisting ceremony at 7.30am on March 20(Saturday).

Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka visits Tiruchi: Monitored the Youth Congress Office-bearers’ election

Thu, 2010-03-18 03:43 — editor
Sathyalaya Ramakrishnan - Reporting from Chennai

After Ms Sonia Gandhi attended the inauguration of the New Secretariat building at Chennai along with Prime Minister Dr. Mohan Singh on March 13, her Children Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka on Wednesday came down to Tiruchirapalli and monitored the ongoing Youth Congress Office-bearers election.

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