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Hiked petrol prices likely to be partially rolled back
Looking at the wide spread agitation and criticism over the massive hike of petrol of more than Rs. 6. 28 per litre, excluding local taxes, there are chances of a partial rollback. The opposition, the allied parties and even the Congress leaders...
Akash missile successfully test fired in India
The Defence Research Development (DRDO) on May 24, 2012 test fired the Akash Missile successfully from the Integrated Test Range at Chandipur in the state of Orissa, India. The test firing was actually a part of India’s routine air defence...
Air India likely to shut down in current situation
The centre for Asia Pacific Aviation (CAPA) on May 23, 2012 said that the state run carrier Air India is marching towards a terminal decline. The CAPA also said that there are chances that the airline could shut down due to the massive lack...
Petrol prices hiked by Rs. 6.28, opposition warns protest
In another setback to the common man, the prices of petrol went up by Rs. 6.28 plus the local taxes at midnight on Wednesday. This is the largest hike of the fuel in ten years and the opposition is now threatening to launch a big agitation against...
South Delhi Corporators demand latest laptops
The South Delhi Municipal Corporation (SDMC) on May 22, passed a proposal to purchase the latest model laptops for its 104 councillors. Though they might not know how to operate a computer, but this has not refrained the councillors from demanding...
Elevators at Tokyo Sky Tree shut down due to strong wind on opening day
On May 22, 2012 the opening day of the Tokyo Sky Tree, the world’s tallest communications tower, the operators were forced to shut down its elevators due to strong winds. This left some of the visitors stranded at the 450 meter high observation...
BSNL to compensate landline owners by waiving rental
State owned telecom company Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) might compensate its customers whose telephone lines have been discontinued for more than 10 days by waiving off the rental in the city of Nashik. The telephones lines of the residents...
Sonography centres to stop ultrasound tests to protest against government
The owners of the private sonography centres in Jaipur have now decided to stop conducting the ultrasound tests on pregnant women from May 22, 2012. The decision has been taken after the private sonography centres have alleged unfair treatment...
Mayor orders alcohol ban on public employees for a month
All the public servants have been banned by the Fukuoka Mayor Soichiro Takashima from consuming alcohol outside their homes for a month. The move was announced in an emergency meeting held on May 21, 2012.
The unusual move was taken after a...
Hampi Express hits stationary train in Andhra Pradesh, kills 15
About 15 people have died in a train mishap in the Anantpur district of Andhra Pradesh. Train number 16591, Hubli-Bangalore Hampi Express at 3:00 am May 22, collided with a stationary goods train at the Penukonda Railway Station, which is about...