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Over 500 new posts for External Affairs Ministry: Cabinet

New Delhi, Aug 21 (UNI) As many as 518 posts would be created in the External Affairs Ministry to strengthen India's relations with the rest of the world, the Cabinet decided today.

Of these, 249 posts would be within the country, comprising 139 officers and 110 staff. The remaining 269 posts -- 175 officers and 94 staff -- would be created in Indian missions abroad, Information and Broadcasting Minister Priya Ranjan Dasmunsi told reporters.

The new posts are being created despite the fact that the government has downsized several departments in various ministries on the recommendations of the Geethakrishnan committee.

The Cabinet also approved creation of an Additional Secretary level post in the Ministry of Women and Child Development to augment the implementation of various policies, schemes and programmes of the Ministry.

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Usain Bolt strikes double gold in sprint

{image-usain bolt_21082008.jpg news.oneindia.in}Beijing, Aug 21: Jamaica's Usain Bolt broke the 200-meter world record Wednesday to complete the first Olympic golden sprint double in 24 years and the first 100-200 twin triumphs to feature two world records. Just four days after shattering his own world 100m record, and on the eve of his 22nd birthday, Bolt pulled away around the curve and won in 19.30 seconds."I have a great feeling. It's a dream come true," Bolt said. "I got out good. I ran the.....

Nelson Mandela's name hijacked!

London, Aug 21: Nelson Mandela, a victim of Internet fraud? Former South African President Nelson Mandela's name has been hijacked in internet fraud. In a statement, the Nelson Mandela Foundation said it wanted to warn the public about the scheme, which appears to be a variation on the "advance fee" or "419" frauds which originated in Nigeria. 46664 is one of Mandela's charitable organisations, devoted to the fight against HIV/Aids and named after his prison number. "The Nelson Mandela Foundation and 46664.....

Hindustan Latex to develop medial integrated devices

New Delhi, Aug 21 : Hindustan Latex Limited (HLL), a mini ratna Company under the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare of the Government of India, today signed a memorandum of agreement with Infrastructure Leasing and Financial Services (IL and FS) for the development of its Integrated Medical Devices and Diagnostic Manufacturing Park, MediPark. HLL also signed memorandum of agreement with NNE Pharmaplan for its Integrated Vaccine Complex, to be set up at Chengalpet near Chennai in Tamil Nadu. The MOU.....
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