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Israel consul general condemns Benazir's assassination

Vadodara, Dec 28 (UNI) Consul General of Israel Daniel Zonshine today strongly condemned the assassination of former Pakistan Prime Minister Benazir Bhutto, saying that it was ''a very sad thing for democracy in Pakistan.'' Speaking high of Ms Bhutto for her continuous fight for democracy, Mr Zonshine said the killing of the leader by terrorists was a bad sign not only for Pakistan but also for the world.

''Here are certain people trying to change the political process in Pakistan. I hope Pakistan will survive it and continue in a democratic way,'' he said.

Talking to reporters here, Mr Zonshine said the countries hit by terrorism should formulate policies to effectively deal with the terror menace.

The Consul General of Israel is on a two-day visit to Gujarat in connection with the inauguration of a state-of-the-art Biotech laboratory at Halol tomorrow. The Rs 25-crore project has been set up in a joint collaboration between Vadodara-based Century pharmaceuticals and Israel's Target-In Biopharmaceuticals.

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Prayers offered for Benazir Bhutto in ancestral village

Nashik, Dec 28 (UNI) Prayers were offered today for former Prime Minister of Pakistan Benazir Bhutto, who was assassinated in Pakistan, at Indore village in Dindori taluka of Nasik district of Maharashtra, where her ancestors used to live during the pre-independence era. Ms Bhutto's great grandfather lived for some time in Indore village. He had properties here, which the family donated to the people of their community and mosques, before the family shifted to Pakistan after partition. Her grandfather.....

14 trapped as slab of building collapses in Thane

Thane, Dec 28 (UNI) At least fourteen people were feared trapped when a slab of an under-construction building collapsed tonight in the Wagle Estate locality of the city, police said. The slab of the building, in which a mini Mall was coming up, came down at 1945 hrs, trapping the labourers. Four Fire tenders and police have rushed to the spot and a massive rescue and relief opeartion was underway, police said. Six of the injured were rushed to a local.....

Orissa Steel

Bhubaneswar, Dec 28 (UNI) Orissa Steel and Mine Minister Padmanav Behera today resigned from the cabinet in the wake of communal clash between the tribals and Christians in Kandhmal district over last five days. He tendered his resignation after meeting Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik at his Secretariat office this evening. Later talking to newsmen, Mr Behera said he had tendered his resignation on moral ground and denied that he has been asked by the Chief Minister to tender his resignation. The.....
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