Research vessel to be flagged off by Murli Deora

Monday, May 1, 2006, 23:55 [IST]

Mumbai, Apr 29 (UNI) Union Petroleum Minister Murli Deora will flag off research vessel JOIDES Resolution, under the National Gas Hydrate programme (NGHP), here tomorrow.

This aims to undertake drilling/coring in the deep offshore areas which are tipped to hold huge resources of natural gas in the form of gas hydrates.

The drilling ship, one of its kind in the world and equipped with laboratories onboard and expert scientists, is expected to give a boost on the ongoing research and development efforts for exploration of gas hydrates in the country, a release said yesterday.

India is one of selected group of countries who is carrying out research and development for gas hydrates, the release added.

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Major sex scandle unearthed in Kashmir, politicians involved

Monday, May 1, 2006,23:55 [IST]

Srinagar, Apr 29 (UNI) The Jammu and Kashmir police has unearthed a major sex abuse racket when they arrested three persons, official sources said. They said some politicians, businessmen and senior security force and police officials are involved in the racket. They said more than 40 girls were being used in the flesh trade and making blue films. Giving details, the sources said that some local residents lodged a complaint with the Shaheedgunj in the old.....

Inclement weather in UP claims three lives

Monday, May 1, 2006,23:55 [IST]

Lucknow, Apr 29 (UNI) Rain accompanied by thunderstorm in the wee hours today claimed three lives across Uttar Pradesh. Police Department sources said here three people were killed in a wall collapse triggered by inclement weather in the wee hours in Hardoi district today. Seven others were hurt in similar incidents. Gusty winds and showers also wreaked havoc on many trees and mango crop in the state. State Weather Department sources said here that a maximum.....

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C'garh must get special package to deal with naxalism:Minister

Monday, May 1, 2006,23:55 [IST]

Bhopal, Apr 29 (UNI) Chhattisgarh Forest, Revenue and Culture Minister Brajmohan Agrawal today demanded that the Centre provide special package to Chhattisgarh for dealing with naxal menace considering it a national problem. Agreeing that there has been a spurt in naxal violence recently, Mr Agrawal told reporters here that common people had challenged the ultras by launching anti-naxal 'Salwa Judum' movement. Naxalites, who were frustrated because of the movement, have started targeting common people.....

Over Rs 1.60 crore spent for Gujjar and Bakerwal in Kashmir

Monday, May 1, 2006,23:55 [IST]

Srinagar Apr 29 (UNI) Jammu and Kashmir government has spend over Rs 1.60 crore on various development and welfare schemes for Gujjar and Bakerwal under the Tribal Sub Plan (TSP) in south Kashmir district of Anantnag. According to District Development Commissioner, Anantnag, Baseer Ahmed Khan Rs 22.50 lakh were spent for upgradation of Manzgam-Halan road, and construction of Chumgund and Waltengoo to Gujjar basti roads. He said an amount of Rs 10 lakh stood expended under.....

Water problem easing

Monday, May 1, 2006,23:56 [IST]

Hyderabad, Apr 29 (UNI)Andhra Pradesh Minister for Information and public Relations, Mr Mohd Ali Shabbir today said the water problem has been easing in the state following good monsoon last year and the initiatives taken up by the state government. Briefing newsmen about the decisions of the cabinet meeting chaired by the Chief Minister Dr Y S Rajasekhara Reddy, Shabbir said while 8,200 petitions were received in the 'Praja Padham' programme of the government.....