LDF will get majority: Cong(S)

Monday, May 1, 2006, 23:13 [IST]

Kannur, Kerala, Apr 30 (UNI) Congress(S) President Ramachandran Kadannappally today said the Left Democratic Front (LDF) will get a comfortable majority in the Assembly elections.

Talking to newspersons here, he said there had been a favourable trend in favour of the LDF, since the electioneering started.

Mr Kadannappally, who is contesting from Edakkad Assembly constituency in Kannur district, said the LDF's majority would improve after the third phase of elections in Kannur and Kasargod districts.

Pointing out that it was unfortunate that the Election Commission had declared all polling areas in Kannur district as sensitive, he said it would create panic among the voters. ''This would affect the smooth and democratic process of voting deployment,'' he added.

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Iran ready for agreement gas line

Monday, May 1, 2006,23:13 [IST]

Dubai, Apr 30 (UNI) Iranian President Mahmud Ahmadinejad has said Tehran is ready to reach a ''fair agreement'' with New Delhi on the proposed gas pipeline project. He made the remarks in a telephonic conversation with Prime Minister Manmohan Singh while reffering to his recent phone talks with Pakistan President Pervez Musharraf. Referring to the deep-rooted, friendly ties and cultural bonds between the two countries, the Indian Prime Minister vowed to expand and consolidate ties.....

Maoists meet attacked

Monday, May 1, 2006,23:13 [IST]

Kathmandu, Apr 30 (UNI) Royal Nepalese Army (RNA) attacked on a peaceful Maoists mass meeting in Nawalparasi district yesterday, media reports said today. ''An RNA chopper rained bullets on the mass meet organised in the jungle adjoining a human settlement,'' Kantipur said in its online edition. It said around 10,000 civilians were gathered for the programme which also saw the presence of armed Maoists. A Maoist cadre sustained shrapnel injury on his nose. Three houses of.....

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Campaign for first phase poll to conclude tomorrow

Monday, May 1, 2006,23:13 [IST]

Pondicherry, Apr 30 (UNI) Electioneering for the first phase of assembly polls in the Union Territory of Pondicherry will come to an end tomorrow. Mahe, Palloor and Yanam constituencies go to polls in the first phase on May three. As many as 27026 voters in Mahe and Palloor and 18739 in Yanam will decide the fate of 19 candidates on May three. Health Minister E Valsaraj and Parliamentary Secretary to the Chief Minister A.....

Koirala assumes charge, to attend Parliament later

Monday, May 1, 2006,23:13 [IST]

Kathmandu, Apr 30 (UNI) Hours before the second session of Parliament convenes, Nepalese Prime Minister Girija Prasad Koirala, who was sworn in this morning, reached his Singh Darbar office and took charge. Before administering the oath of office and secrecy to Mr Koirala, King Gyanendra was seen asking him about his health. Mr Koirala was administered the oath of office and secrecy by King Gyanendra a little after 1000 hrs (local time) at the Narayanhity Palace......

Vasan criticises Jaya for obstructing welfare schemes

Monday, May 1, 2006,23:13 [IST]

Tiruchirapalli, Apr 30 (UNI) Union Minister for Statistics and Programme Implementation G K Vasan today criticised Tamil Nadu Chief Minister J Jayalalithaa for blocking the Centre from implementing various welfare schemes for the development of the state. Talking to newspersons here, he alleged that Ms Jayalalithaa had not shown any interest for the development of the state and hence, she had not welcomed the welfare schemes offered by the Centre. Mr Vasan alleged that Ms.....