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Punjab farmers, lawmakers rubbish Radio Pakistan’s lack of water rumour

Punjab, FerozpurFerozepur , Nov. 4 : Radio Pakistan in its latest broadcast has tried to provoke Punjab’s farmers again by stating that there isn’t enough water for irrigation in the State and due to these adverse conditions, farmers are committing suicide.

There baseless reports have invited criticism from all quarters here. The general sentiment is that Radio Pakistan appears obsessed about creating unrest in the minds of people.

India needs ICT revolution to move forward: Kapil Sibal

Kapil SibalNew Delhi, Nov. 4 : Union Minister of State for Science and Technology and Ocean Development Kapil Sibal has said the country needs an Information Communication and Technology (ICT) revolution if it has to move forward.

Speaking at the 55th Convocation Day of the Institution of Electronics and Telecommunication Engineers (IETE) here over the weekend, Sibal said that ICT should be recognized as the vehicle of success and growth of the nation and initiatives should be taken at political level.

Assamese take out candle light march for bomb blast victims

AssamGuwahati, Nov. 4 : Monday saw a large number of residents here participating in a candlelight march to pray for people who had lost their lives in last week’s 12 serials blasts.

There is shock and anguish among residents.

People emerged out to express their solidarity with the victims.

Disney''s popular cartoon characters celebrate festive season at New Delhi

Mickey Mouse, Minnie MouseNew Delhi, Nov 4 : Walt Disney''s most popular creations Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse who are in India to celebrate the festive season at a special live event titled "The Mickey Mouse Show" interacted with their fans in New Delhi on Tuesday.

Dressed in traditional Indian attire, both Mickey and Minnie enthralled their young fans by dancing to the popular numbers from the Bollywood films.

The attempt is aimed at creating more awareness about the Disney characters amongst Indian children.

India-Belgium keen on strengthening bilateral ties

Kamal NathNew Delhi, Nov 4 : Union Minister of Commerce and Industry Kamal Nath today said that India and Belgium are keen on strengthening the bilateral relation by diversifying and boosting trade between the two countries.

While addressing the Luncheon Session on “India and Belgium Partners in a Globalised World” with His Majesty Albert II, King of the Belgians, here, the Minister said that the bilateral trade between the two countries during 2007-08 was US 8.6 dollars billion representing a growth of 13 per cent over the 2006-07 trade which stood at US 7.6 billion dollars.

Ganga to be declared a National River

Holy Dip in GangaNew Delhi, Nov 4 : The Government today decided to declare River Ganga as a ''National River''.

A high powered Ganga River Basin Authority will also be set up to protect the ancient river from pollution and other degradation.

The proposed Authority would be headed by the Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh and would have as its members Chief Ministers of states through which the river flows.

A decision to this effect was taken at a meeting chaired by Dr. Singh, which reviewed the Ganga Action Plan.

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