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CEMENT MANUFACTURERS IN HIMACHAL ASKED TO ROLL BACK CEMENT PRICES

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By: Vijay Kumar Verma (Editor-ICN Group) SHIMLA: Poll bound Himachal Pradesh Government  has prevailed upon the cement manufacturers in the state to roll back a hike of Rs.5 per bag enhanced recently.  In a meeting with representatives of ACC, Ambuja and Ultratech today, the chief minister Virbhadra Singh instructed the cement manufacturers to roll back the increase. The cement bag will now cost Rs.360. In the meeting Transport Minister G.S. Bali, Addl. Chief Secretary Tarun Kapur, government officials and representatives of the cement manufacturers were also present. The decision was…

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It’s Time To Take Trump’s Threat Of War Against North Korea

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Trump has engaged in an escalating war of words with North Korean dictator Kim Jong-Un amid rising tensions between the two countries.  North Korea has fired 22 missiles, including two across Japan, during 15 tests since February this year, drawing a sharp reaction from the US and its allies. “It’s time to take Trump seriously as he keeps hinting, over and over, that he wants to go to war with North Korea,” Murphy tweeted. US President Donald Trump has said that he has a different approach on North Korea’s recent…

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Aarushi Talwar Murder Case Verdict: Rajesh, Nupur Talwar Acquitted By Allahabad High Court

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On May 16, 2008, Aarushi Talwar was found murdered in her bedroom at the family’s residence in Noida’s Jal Vayu Vihar.The Allahabad High Court acquits the dentist couple Rajesh and Nupur Talwar giving them the benefit of doubt. NEW DELHI: The Allahabad High Court has overturned a CBI court verdict in the sensational Aarushi Talwar murder case, acquitting her dentist parents Rajesh and Nupur Talwar of the charges of murdering their daughter and domestic help Hemraj. The High Court says the CBI had failed to prove “guilt beyond reasonable doubt”. Nupur and Rajesh…

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7th Pay Commission: Cabinet Clears Pay Panel Recommendations For College And University Teachers

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NEW DELHI: The Union Cabinet on Wednesday decided to hike salaries of about 8 lakh teachers and equivalent academic staff in higher educational institutions under the UGC and in centrally funded technical institutions. The revised pay package will cover teachers of 119 central-funded technical institutions such as IITs, IISc, IIMs, IISERs, IIITs, NITIE, Union HRD minister Prakash Javadekar said after the Cabinet meeting, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. With the cabinet decision, 7.58 lakh teachers of central and state universities and aided colleges will get the benefits of the 7th…

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Know Thyself -Judgement Day

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By: Vijay Kumar Verma (Editor-ICN Group) SHIMLA: We often wonder how our karmas of life are assessed by God at the end of our lives on the day of Judgement . The theory of karma talk about repercussions of good or bad karmas. But still the surveillance of God may not be functional round the clock for everyone, many of us believe. Obviously there is hardly any evidence to witness all our karmas, they feel.  How and when one is prompted to perform bad karmas. Obviously when it is dark,…

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Petrol, Diesel To Cost Less In Himachal Pradesh, Gujarat And Maharashtra

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By: Vijay Kumar Verma (Editor-ICN Group) SHIMLA: In an important development, the Himachal  cabinet of Ministers in a meeting held today has decided to cut GST on petrol and diesel by one percent.  The decision has been taken to ease the  increasing prices of the petroleum products thus impacting the pocket of “common people”. The step is also bound to  impact the VAT income of the state. The cabinet meeting was chaired by the Chief minister of Himachal Pradesh. It is pertinent to mention that the state is going to polls later this…

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World Mental Health Day 2017: Mental Health In The Workplace

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By: Dr Mohd Aleem Siddiqui, MD (Psychiatry), DPM            Lifestyle changes like eating balanced food, adequate hydration, sleep and exercise also helps. LUCKNOW: Mental health in the workplace is the theme of World Mental Health Day 2017. World Mental Health Day is observed on 10 October every year, with the overall objective of raising awareness of mental health issues and mobilizing efforts in support of better mental health. The moment a child is born, largely parents try to give their best. The entire theme of parenting is on inculcating good values and…

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SJVN Declares Total Dividend Of Rs 1137.57 Crores To Its Shareholders

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By: Vijay Kumar Verma (Editor-ICN Group) SHIMLA: On account of its annual financial performance for the year 2016-17, SJVN Limited has paid a dividend of Rs 733.32 to Govt. of India holding 64.5% equity in the company. SJVN had declared a total dividend of Rs 1137.57 crores for FY 2016-17 which is the highest paid so far. An amount of Rs 599.99 crore has already been paid to Govt. of India as interim dividend and the cheque of remaining amount of Rs 133.33 crores as final dividend is now released. Last…

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PM Modi Inaugurates Medical College, Launches Intensified Mission Indradhanush At Vadnagar, Gujarat

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The Prime Minister expressed happiness that he had got to inaugurate projects related to the health sector, particularly Intensified Mission Indradhanush.   The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, today visited his home town, Vadnagar, for the first time since assuming office of Prime Minister. Residents of the town thronged the streets to welcome the Prime Minister. He offered prayers at the Hatkeshwar Temple. He also stopped briefly at the school in which he had studied as a child. The Prime Minister visited GMERS Medical College, Vadnagar, and unveiled a plaque to…

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SCOPE OF PLANT BREEDING IN AGRICULTURE SECTOR

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By: Prof. R. K. Yadav (Deptt. of Genetics and Plant Breeding C.S.Azad Univ. of Agril. & Tech.,Kanpur & Sr. Associate Editor-ICN Group) KANPUR:Man is almost absolutely dependent on plants for his food. The things he eats, virtually without exception, are either plant materials or derived rather directly from plants as are, for example, meat, eggs and dairy products. Plants are also the major source, directly or indirectly, of most clothing fuel, drugs, and construction materials. Moreover, as ornamentals, they are both useful and aesthetically pleasing. Considering the prime importance of plants, it…

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