New Delhi, April 9 : Delhi Public Library has opened a fully computerised sub-branch library at Vinobha Puri near Lajpat Nagar II in the capital, which offers computerised library services, free lending services and a modernised children section.
Besides, new facilities like free Internet and DVD/CD lending services will also be introduced very soon for the DPL members here.
New Delhi - An Indian court Thursday postponed until April 28 its verdict on the alleged involvement of a Congress Party politician in anti-Sikh riots of 1984 amid protests by the Sikh community.
Congress Party leader Jagdish Tytler is accused of inciting mobs to attack Sikhs in Delhi after the assassination of then prime minister Indira Gandhi on October 31, 1984.
At least 2,000 Sikhs were killed in the Indian capital during the riots.
New Delhi, Apr 9 : The Election Commission on Thursday issued notices to Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) chief Lalu Prasad and his wife and former Bihar Chief Minister Rabri Devi for violation of the Model Code of Conduct.
Prasad and Rabri Devi made remarks against Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Varun Gandhi and Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar respectively.
Rabri Devi has been given time till April 11 to reply to the notice.
New Delhi, Apr. 9 : Senior Congress leader Jagdish Tytler on Thursday said he would abide by the party's decision on him contesting this year''s general elections in the wake of the Sikh community''s protest over his exoneration by the CBI in connection with the
1984 anti-Sikh riots in Delhi.
Tytler, who has contested and won three elections, chose to address a press conference to clarify his stand before the media and the public.
New Delhi, Apr 9 : The Standard Chartered Bank on Thursday organised a motor rally under the caption `Seeing Is Believing' for visually challenged people.
The intended purpose of the rally was to make the visually impaired feel included.
During the rally, each visually impaired participant or navigator was paired with a driver. Each navigator was given a map with clear instructions on time, distance, and landmarks in braille.
New Delhi, Apr 9 : Petroleum Secretary R. S. Pandey on Thursday launched the eighth round of the New Exploration Licensing Policy (NELP), and said the offer would remain open for four months till August 10, 2009.
The Ministry has also thrown open 70 new blocks for bids to the Indian and foreign companies for exploration of oil and natural gas.
"Out of 70 blocks, 24 are in deep water, 24 in shallow water and 18 on land. 10 blocks under Coal Bed Methane were also opened for bidding," Pandey told reporters here.
New Delhi, April 9 : Delhi Public Library has opened a fully computerised sub-branch library at Vinobha Puri near Lajpat Nagar II in the capital, which offers computerised library services, free lending services and a modernised children section.
New Delhi - An Indian court Thursday postponed until April 28 its verdict on the alleged involvement of a Congress Party politician in anti-Sikh riots of 1984 amid protests by the Sikh community.
New Delhi, Apr 9 : The Election Commission on Thursday issued notices to Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) chief Lalu Prasad and his wife and former Bihar Chief Minister Rabri Devi for violation of the Model Code of Conduct.
New Delhi, Apr. 9 : Senior Congress leader Jagdish Tytler on Thursday said he would abide by the party's decision on him contesting this year''s general elections in the wake of the Sikh community''s protest over his exoneration by the CBI in connection with the 
New Delhi, Apr 9 : The Standard Chartered Bank on Thursday organised a motor rally under the caption `Seeing Is Believing' for visually challenged people.
New Delhi, Apr 9 : Petroleum Secretary R. S. Pandey on Thursday launched the eighth round of the New Exploration Licensing Policy (NELP), and said the offer would remain open for four months till August 10, 2009.
