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Uttaranchal Government increases 5 % DA for its employees.

Dehra Dun, Sep 30 (UNI) Uttaranchal Government has announced a five per cent increase in the Dearness Allowance for its two lakh employees.

According to the Government Order issued late last evening, the DA has increased to 29 per cent from existing 24. The DA would be effected from July 1 this year and the arrears would be paid in cash. This would benefit the employees a minimum Rs 200 to a maximum Rs 2,000.

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Musharraf says Pakistan is West's 'main ally'

London, Sept 30: Pakistan President Pervez Musharraf said today the West would be ''brought to its knees'' without his country's support in the fight against terrorism.In a interview with BBC radio, he defended his country against claims it was a poor ally in the US-led war against terrorism. "Pakistan is the main ally. If we were not with you, you won't manage anything,'' he said.Earlier this week, a leaked document from a think tank associated with Britain's Defence Ministry.....

Makelele says he will quit before Euro 2008 finals

PARIS, Sep 30 (Reuters) Chelsea coach Jose Mourinho and France coach Raymond Domenech have reached agreement over the international future of Claude Makelele, the midfielder was quoted as saying today. ''The aim is to do all I can to help France qualify for Euro 2008 but I shall not go further,'' Makelele told sports daily L'Equipe in an interview. The 33-year-old midfielder stated his desire to retire from international football after France reached the final.....

Damage limitation for Schumacher, Ferrari in China

SHANGHAI, Sep 30 (Reuters) Michael Schumacher thinks his hopes of an eighth world championship can survive a wet Chinese Grand Prix after being restricted to sixth on the grid by the Shanghai rain today. The Ferrari driver needed to be at his very best just to make it into the top 10 for the final qualifying session, while his rival Fernando Alonso took pole and looks in good shape to extend his two-point lead in.....
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