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Govt not directly opposed to news broadcast on FM channels: Dasmunsi

New Delhi, Sept 19 : Asserting that the Centre is not “straightaway opposed” to the broadcast of news and current affairs in the FM Radio, Information and Broadcasting Minister P.R. Dasmunsi today said the government did not allow this as there is no effective system to monitor the FM stations.

Attack on my daughter’s house proves Ram devotees culture: Karunanidhi

New Delhi, Sept 19 : Condemning the attack on his daughter’s house in Bangalore, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M Karunanidhi today said this act has proved “Ram devotees’ culture.”

“By this act, Ram's devotees have proved their culture. What is wrong with my comment on Ram?” he said.

However, Bangalore Police Commissioner N Achyut Rao has still not confirmed that the attack on Karunanidh’s daughter’s house on Tuesday night was a handiwork of right wing activists.

Govt. Frees Exporters From Tax On Transport Services

New Delhi: Providing ease to exporters affected by the rupee appreciation in the exchange market, the administration declared they would be relieved from the tax on services rendered by road transp

“I Was Emotionally Blackmailed and Used By the Reporter” – Rashmi Singh

New Delhi: I was emotionally blackmailed and used by the reporter Prakash Singh, said the girl who allegedly posed as a student of Uma Khurana in the sting operation, Rashmi Singh, on Sunday.

Manmohan Undergoes Surgical Operation At AIIMS

New Delhi: For benign enlargement of the prostate gland, Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh today went through a surgical operation at the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS).

Sanjaya Baru, Manmohan’s Media Adviser stated that the operation took place to treat benign prostatic dysplasia of the prostate gland.

“The Prime Minister was recovering and has had a stable post operative course,” Mr. Baru added.

For the next two days, Mr. Singh will stay at hospital, and it is likely that he will go back home by Monday morning.

Pratibha Gives Away 53rd National Film Awards

New Delhi: President Pratibha Patil gave away the 53rd National Film Awards for the year 2005, and also presented far-famed film producer Shyam Benegal with the Dadasaheb Phalke Award at the dazzling ceremonial occasion.

While lecturing at the function, Patil emphasized on the uniqueness of the films, adding up that country’s rich history, traditions and background presents a strong base for the novelty and uniqueness of the Indian cinema.

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