Soz, Bhim Singh condemn Doda killings

Monday, May 1, 2006, 23:43 [IST]

New Delhi, May 1 (UNI) Union Water Resources Minister Saifuddin Soz today said the killing of 22 'innocent villagers' at Doda in Jammu and Kashmir by militants last night reflected the cowardice of those who are bent upon committing heinous crimes against humanity.

In a condolence message to state Chief Minister Ghulam Nabi Azad, the Minister said every 'sane' person was with him in the fight against terrorism.

Jammu and Kashmir Panthers Party Chief Bhim Singh appealed to all sections of people and political parties to jointly condemn the massacre by observing a bandh in Jammu tomorrow.

He also demanded a judicial inquiry into the circumstances that led to the tragedy.

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UPSC declares Asst. Commandants Exam Results

Monday, May 1, 2006,23:43 [IST]

New Delhi, May 1 (UNI) Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) today declared the results of the written examination for the Central Police Forces (Assistant Commandants) Examination 2005. The successful candidates will have to now appear for physical efficiency and medical standard tests, UPSC said. The Central Police Forces (Assistant Commandants) Examination was held in October 2005. The date and venue of the physical efficiency and medical standard tests will be intimated by the.....

Anuraf Goel new Company Affairs Secretary

Monday, May 1, 2006,23:44 [IST]

New Delhi, May 1 (UNI) Mr Anurag Goel today took over as Secretary, Ministry of Company Affairs. He succeeds Mrs Komal Anand, who relinquished charge of the post on superannuation yesterday. A 1972 IAS officer of the UP Cadre, Mr Goel was earlier Additional Secretary, Department of Expenditure, Ministry of Finance. UNI YJ RR KN1708.....

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VHP condemns killing of 22 Hindus in Jammu's Doda district

Monday, May 1, 2006,23:44 [IST]

New Delhi, May 1 (UNI) The Vishva Hindu Parishad today condemned the massacre of 22 Hindus in Jammu's Doda district and demanded immediate imposition of President's rule in Jammu and Kashmir in order to 'protect' the Hindus. ''Since militancy started in that state, more than 50,000 Hindus had been killed in a systematic 'ethnic cleansing','' a statement alleged. VHP also demand creation of condition in which Kashmiri Pandits could return to the valley. At least 22.....

May Day rallies for better pay and working conditions

Monday, May 1, 2006,23:44 [IST]

New Delhi, May 1 (UNI) Hundreds of workers participated in May Day rallies organised by labour unions in the capital today. May Day meetings were held at Jantar Mantar and at Chandni Chowk after separate rallies through the city by the Indian Federation of Trade Unions (IFTU), the Northern Railway Men's Union and others. Speaking on the occasion, labour leaders attacked the Government's privatisation policy and the contract labour system while demanding better working conditions,.....

JJ/slum dwellers to be relocated in Delhi

Monday, May 1, 2006,23:44 [IST]

New Delhi, May 1 (UNI) The Delhi cabinet today decided to temporarily shift slum dwellers from Yamuna river bed to 25 acres of land in Savada Ghevra near Nangloi in West Delhi. The decision follows an order of the Delhi High Court that the slum dwellers be removed and the polluted river be cleaned up. According to an official spokesman, the slum dwellers would be shifted to Savada Ghevra as a temporary measure. They would eventually.....