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Christians demand CBI inquiry in to Kandhmal communal clash

Bhubaneswar, Dec 27 (UNI) The Christian community in Orissa today demanded a CBI inquiry to probe into the brain behind the communal clash in Kandhmal district.

A delegation of twenty Christian religious leaders led by Cuttack Arch Bishop Raphel Cheenath called on Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik this evening and submitted a memorandum demanding CBI inquiry into the clash.

The Archbishop said some anti-socials shouting ''Jai Bajarangbali and Jay Sri Ram'' damaged fifty churches in the district. He alleged that though they had informed the district administration no action was taken to control the situation during the last four days.

He denied the allegation that the clash erupted due to the conversion in the area. There was no instances of any forceful conversion, the Arch Bishop said.

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TN Govt may seek Rs 1,510 cr flood relief

Chennai, Dec 27 (UNI) The Tamil Nadu Government is expected to seek an assistance of Rs 1,510 crore from the Centre to undertake flood relief works in the State. The Revenue Administration, which was asked to assess the extent of damage after the incessant rains played havoc, recommended that the State could approach the Centre for a total assistance of Rs 1510.87 crore to take up relief works. Revenue Administration Commissioner Sakthikanta Doss, after compiling the reports about the extent of.....

Nations are losing democratic character: Chaubey

Mumbai, Dec 27 (UNI) Every nation is losing its democratic character by resorting to violence against its sovereigns--people, while 'think globally and act locally' does not seem to be holding water anymore as whole world is in turmoil and upsurge everywhere, Mr N P Chaubey, General Secretary of the Indian Academy of Social Sciences, said today. He was speaking to reporters at the 31st Indian Social Sciences Congress, which will continue till December 31. The focal theme of of the.....

Central Health employees to observe 'Black Day' tomorrow

New Delhi, Dec 27 (UNI) The Central health employees working under government hospitals, dispensaries, medical stores, offices and research institutes in 24 cities across the country will observe 'Black Day' tomorrow for implementation of their 15-point charter of demands. The employees of 42 Health institutions spread over 17 states would tie black badges while working, a statement said here today. Their demands included filling up of all vacant posts, stopping and removal of privatisation and contractualisation of the services in.....
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