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Peace chantings, bandh on Godhra anniversary
Majority community members held chantings, 'yagna' and morning prayers for peace on February 27 morning amidst tight security, marking the first anniversary of Godhra train carnage, even as Shiv Sena-sponsored bandh evoked partial response.
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PARLIAMENT
Ayodhya: Oppn singles out Vajpayee for attack
New Delhi: Opposition in the Lok Sabha on February 27 made a scathing attack on the government for its latest moves on Ayodhya issue and on Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP) for its "provocative" stand, even as Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) made a strong plea for an initiative from Parliament to resolve the contentious issue.
NATIONAL
Karzai's visit deferred due to inclement weather
New Delhi: Afghan President Hamid Karzai, who is in Washington, has deferred his three-day visit to India starting on February 28 as his plane could not take off due to heavy snow and inclement weather there.
Tehelka: New panel not to record evidence afresh
New Delhi: In a significant development, the Phukan Commission of Inquiry probing Tehelka expose on February 28 decided not to record evidence afresh even as it refused to put on record Tehelka's paper on withdrawing from future proceedings after Attorney General Soli Sorabjee took strong exception to the "language" used in the document.
Petrol, diesel prices to go up by about Rs 1.50
New Delhi: Petrol and diesel prices will go up by about Rs 1.50 per litre from midnight February 28.
Widespread opposition to hike in fertiliser price
New Delhi: The proposal to increase price of fertilisers in the Union Budget has stirred a hornet's nest with ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and several of its key National Democratic Alliance (NDA) allies as well as the Opposition strongly protesting it and demanding its rollback.
Govt announces drastic cut in import duty of gold
New Delhi: In a move to make India gold trading capital of the world, the government on February 28 announced a drastic reduction in customs duty on imported gold.
Highlights of the Union Budget 2003-04
New Delhi: Following are the highlights of the Union Budget 2003-04.
Amazingly unrealistic, disappointing Budget: Oppn
New Delhi: The Opposition and some key allies of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on February 28 slammed the Union Budget as "anti-people, anti-farmer and anti-development", which has failed to address the "real crisis" in agriculture and industry.
US asks India to pressurise Iraq to disarm
New Delhi: Asserting that Iraq has only "weeks and not months" to disarm, the United States on February 28 asked India and other countries to put more pressure on Baghdad to peacefully dismantle its weapons of mass destruction.
Budget to improve people's standard of living: PM
New Delhi: Describing the Union Budget as "unique in its own way", Prime Minister Atal Behari Vajpayee on February 28 said it would take care of all aspects of the daily life and make efforts to improve the standard of living.
Budget aims at benefiting common man: Jaswant
New Delhi: Finance Minister Jaswant Singh on February 28 described the 2003-04
Budget proposals as "people-centric", with focus on poverty alleviation and
development of the core sectors like agriculture and industry.
A great Budget for Indian economy growth: CII
New Delhi: Indian industry on February 28 generally welcomed the 2003-04 general Budget, saying the proposals were "great" and "growth-oriented".
Dalal, Narottam to surrender, then appeal: SC
New Delhi: The Supreme Court on February 28 told convicted stockbrokers Hiten Dalal and A D Narottam that their appeals against conviction would be heard only after they surrender before the authorities.
SC stays 'hasty' trial of Jaya in assets case
New Delhi: The Supreme Court on February 28 stayed the trial proceedings in the Rs 66 crore disproportionate assets cases against Tamil Nadu Chief Minister J
Jayalalithaa on a petition filed by a Dravida Munnetra Kazhakam (DMK) leader
accusing the prosecution of being under the influence of the state government and acting in undue haste to complete the trial.
Budget focuses on health, education, housing: FM
New Delhi: The Union Budget for 2003-04 will have five main objectives including poverty eradication, tax reforms and introduction of service tax and VAT in states from April 1, 2003.
KASHMIR
6 jawans feared killed in Feb 19 JK avalanche
Srinagar: Six Army jawans were feared killed in a massive snow avalanche in Karnah sector of North Kashmir in Kupwara district, official sources said.
NORTH
Seven independents pledge support to Mayawati
Lucknow: On the eve of the crucial session of the state Assembly, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Mayawati got a shot in the arm with seven independent Legislators on February 27 pledging their support to her government and seeking recognition as a separate group.
SOUTH
Vaiko says MDMK will drop a bombshell tomorrow
Chennai: Creating an air of suspense, Marumalarchi Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (MDMK) leader and Prevention of Terrorism Act (POTA) detenue Vaiko on February 28 said that his party would take a decision on March 1 "which will be a milestone in MDMK's history".
Infosys, TCS, Wipro welcome Budget proposals
Bangalore: Welcoming the Budget, software major Infosys Technologies Limited said the Finance Minister Jaswant Singh has fulfilled most of the aspirations of the IT industry.
INSAT-3A launch in April second week: ISRO
Tirupati: The ISRO (Indian Space Research Organisation) built INSAT-3A with 24 transponders in C-band was to be launched in the second week of April 2003, ISRO Chairman Dr K Kasturirangan said in Tirupati on February 28.
NASSCOM happy with Budget, terms it IT-friendly
Bangalore: Describing the Budget as IT-friendly, National Association of Software and Services Companies (NASSCOM), India's apex industry association of IT software and service companies, on February 28 expressed happiness over the government's move to amend the clause in section 10A/10B of the Income Tax Act which was holding back acquisitions and mergers.
Don't use force to resolve Iraq issue: Namibia
Bangalore: Namibian President Dr Sam Nujoma said on February 28 the Iraq crisis must be resolved through peaceful means and not by force.
Central
Centre has modified Bhojshala suggestions: Singh
Bhopal: The Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Digvijay Singh on February 27 said the Centre has made two minor modifications in the state government's recommendations on the opening of Bhojshala in Dhar and sent it back to him for consideration.
EAST
Four more Nepalese Maoists arrested in Patna
Patna: In yet another crackdown, four Nepalese Maoist rebels were arrested by the Special Task Force (STF) in the state capital, police said on February 28.
WEST
SENSEX opens strong at early stages, moves up later
Mumbai: The SENSEX opened on a firm note and later surged up further during opening session, in line with a smart rally in equities on the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) on February 28 on all-round buying support.
NORTH EAST & SIKKIM
UP-Kanchanjunga Express derails, no casualties
Guwahati: The engine of the 5657 UP-Kanchanjunga Express derailed on February 27 between Bhaluka Road and Milangarh station under Katihar division but no casualty or injury was reported, North East Frontier Railway sources said.
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