Girija Prasad Koirala sworn in as Nepal PM

Monday, May 1, 2006, 23:14 [IST]

Kathmandu, Apr 30 (UNI) President of Nepali Congress Girija Prasad Koirala was today sworn in as the Prime Minister of Nepal.

Mr Koirala was administered the oath of office and secrecy by King Gyanendra a little after 1000 hrs (local time) at the Narayanhity Palace, sources said.

Mr Koirala takes over as Prime Minister for the fifth time.

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BJP complaints to EC alleging post-poll violence in Bengal

Monday, May 1, 2006,23:14 [IST]

Kolkata, May 1 (UNI) The BJP in West Bengal today charged the ruling Left Front with resorting to '' largescale post-poll violence in several districts'' and lodged a formal complaint with the Election Commission for early redressal. Speaking to newspersons here after handing over the party's formal complaint to State Chief Electoral Oficer(CEO) Debashish Sen, BJP state President Tathagata Roy alleged at least five party workers.....

V P Singh urges voters to ensure return of Left Front

Monday, May 1, 2006,23:14 [IST]

Kolkata, May 1 (UNI) Former Prime Minister V P Singh today appealed to people of West Bengal to '' extend their whole-hearted support to the Left Front enabling it to form the government for the seventh successive term''. In an open letter to the people, in the midst of five phase elections to the 294-member state Assembly, Mr Singh said the 29 years of Left Front rule in West Bengal '' symbolises the hopes and aspirations.....

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K'taka CM presents Media Academy Awards to 12 Journalists

Monday, May 1, 2006,23:14 [IST]

Bangalore, May 1 (UNI) Mr Sachidananda Murthy, Resident Editor 'The Week', New Delhi, was presented the Karnataka Media Academy Special Award by the Chief Minister H D Kumaraswamy here this evening. Mr Kumaraswamy also presented Media Academy Award to 12 Journalists at a glittering function held at Chowdaiah Memorial Hall. Speaking on the occasion, Mr Kumaraswamy called upon the Journalists to be impartial in reporting and verify truth before publishing any story. Awardees included Mr.....

Mamata demands rehab for the ganga erosion affected in Malda

Monday, May 1, 2006,23:15 [IST]

Malda, May 1 (UNI) Trinamool Congress Supremo Mamata Banerjee today criticised the Left Front government for not rehabilitating those people who became homeless following the Ganga erosion. Addressing an election rally here, Ms Banerjee said her party would try to solve these problems once the party comes to power. She urged the Hindus and the Muslim communities to vote for her party. ''The Congress at the Centre and the Left Front in West Bengal are 'allies.'.....

From high-pitch to low-key, campaign ends in Budhni

Monday, May 1, 2006,23:15 [IST]

Budhni(MP), May 1 (UNI) Starting on a high-pitch note, campaign for the Budhni Assembly byelection which will also decide the fate of Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan as the BJP nominee ends here this evening. Amid complaints about rampant violation of the model code of conduct and alleged misuse of official machinery, the Election Commission ordered removal of District Returning Officer and Superintendent of Police and postponed the polling from April 24.....