Higher reaches experience moderate snowfall

Monday, May 1, 2006, 23:46 [IST]

Shimla, May 1 (UNI) The higher reaches in tribal areas of Lahaul Spiti and Pangi today experienced moderate snowfall.

Mandi town and its surronding areas were lashed by a dust storm of velocity between 80 km and 90 km per hour, disrupting normal life.

The storm was followed by moderate showers, which brought down the day's temperature. However, the storm caused extensive damage to fruit crops, uprooted trees and dusrupted the power supply.

Traffic came to a halt and resumed only after the storm subsided.

Shimla and its surrounding areas were also lashed by a thunder strom accompanied by sharp showers.

The high altitude tribal areas Lahaul, Spiti and Pangi had fresh snowfall last night but the snow melted away as the day temperature rose to eight to twelve degrees.

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Woman and her 2 children electrocuted

Monday, May 1, 2006,23:47 [IST]

Shahjahanpur, May 1 (UNI) A woman and her two minor children were electrocuted in the Kotwali area of the district today. Police said the kids were playing in their house in Bijlipura area when they accidently came in contact with a livewire. On hearing their cries, their mother Nagma (25) tried to rescue them, but was also electrocuted. A case had been registered. UNI XC-VS PR BST2123.....

Air Arabia launches Kochi flights

Monday, May 1, 2006,23:47 [IST]

Kochi, May 1 (UNI) Air Arabia, the international low-cost airline based in the UAE, today launched its operations to Kochi as its third Indian destination. Union Minister for Overseas Indian Affairs Vayalar Ravi led the hosts to welcome the first flight from Sharjah at the Cochin International Airport at Nedumbassery amid fanfare and celebrations this afternoon. Speaking on the occasion, Air Arabia CEO Adel Ali said the airline will commence operations by operating four flights a.....

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Heavy rush at Tirumala

Monday, May 1, 2006,23:47 [IST]

Tirupati, May 1 (UNI) The Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD) introduced 'Mahalaghu Darshan' or distance darshan to cope up with the summer pilgrim rush. The TTD had already made some changes in the issue of cellar and VIP darshan tickets to avoid inconvenience to free darshan pilgrims waiting at the Vaikuntam queue complex. Yesterday, 70000 devotees had darshan at the main temple at Tirumala, sources said. Many pilgrims queued up for accomodation at central reception office (CRO).....

Forest clearance for Polavaram in 3 months: Minister

Monday, May 1, 2006,23:47 [IST]

Anaparthi, Andhra Pradesh, May 1 (UNI) Andhra Pradesh Major and Medium Irrigation Minister Ponnala Laxmaiah today expressed confidence that forest clearance for the Polavaram Project would be obtained in three months. Addressing presspersons, Mr Laxmaiah said work on the project had been only temporarly suspended. He claimed all the states in the country were taking "Jalayagnam" as a role model for providing water to farmers. The Minister said agreement with the contractors would be extended.....

Experimental playlet by song and drama division

Monday, May 1, 2006,23:47 [IST]

Hyderabad, May 1 (UNI) The Hyderabad Departmental Drama Troupe of the Song and Drama Division of Ministry of Information and Broadcasting has achieved yet another milestone in designing and producing experimental playlets. Recently, the troupe has produced 'Mundadugu', a playlet on the Common Minimum Programme of the Central Government, an official release here tonight said. The play is on the lines of Aladdin's wonderful lamp.The anchor narates the story of the characters as he releases each.....