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Warm welcome for visiting German President
German President Johannes Rau was given a warm welcome on March 3 morning on the forecourt of Rashtrapati Bhavan by his Indian counterpart A P J Abdul Kalam, Prime Minister Atal Behari Vajpayee and his Cabinet colleagues.
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PARLIAMENT
Govt moved SC to expedite solution to Ayodhya: PM
New Delhi: Dismissing the charge that government had moved the Supreme Court on the Ayodhya issue out of political consideration, Prime Minister Atal Behari Vajpayee on March 4 asserted that it was done to expedite a solution to the crisis and gave an assurance that mistakes of the past will not be repeated in Jammu and Kashmir.
Govt for consensus on Women's Reservation Bill: PM
New Delhi: Prime Minister Atal Behari Vajpayee on March 4 said government proposed to create a consensus among political parties on the contentious Women's Reservation Bill and bring it before Parliament during the current Budget session.
Uproar in Parliament over Maya's cassette scam
New Delhi: With the Opposition taking strong exception to reported remarks of Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Mayawati about collecting money for party coffers, government on March 4 told Lok Sabha it would make a statement on the issue on march 5.
NAM an important channel for world peace: PM
New Delhi: Prime Minister Atal Behari Vajpayee on March 4 asserted the Non-Aligned Movement (NAM) was "still relevant, practical and useful" and can play an important role in bringing peace in the world.
Govt talking to countries on dual citizenship: PM
New Delhi: Government is talking to certain countries on the issue of extending dual citizenship to NRIs (Non-Resident Indians) and People of Indian Origin (PIOs), Prime Minister Atal Behari Vajpayee told the Rajya Sabha on March 4.
Past mistakes will not be repeated in J&K: PM
New Delhi: Prime Minister Atal Behari Vajpayee on March 4 said a "new chapter" has been opened in Jammu and Kashmir and mistakes committed in the past would not be repeated in the state.
NATIONAL
Muharram to be observed on March 14: Shahi Imam
New Delhi: Muharram, marking the martyrdom of Imam Husain, would be observed on March 14, it was announced on March 4.
Pact with Indonesia on visa-free travel approved
New Delhi: The Union Cabinet on March 4 approved an agreement with Indonesia on visa-free travel for holders of diplomatic and official passports of the two countries.
'Ties with Burmese junta in India's interests'
New Delhi: Defence Minister George Fernandes, a supporter of pro-Democracy movement in Myanmar, on March 4 asserted that India's engagement with the Myanmarese military junta would continue in the national interest, though his convictions on the human rights and Democratic situation there remained unchanged.
Germany invites Indian students for education
New Delhi: Pointing out that the academic ties between India and Germany were age old, Berlin on March 4 invited Indian students for higher education and suggested that "substantial" number of them could stay there permanently.
Bush, Vajpayee exchange views on Iraq situation
New Delhi: US President George W Bush on March 4 spoke to Prime Minister Atal Behari Vajpayee and exchanged views on the Iraq situation, ahead of crucial UN vote on a second resolution seeking use of force against Baghdad to disarm it.
'Laloo won't be fed until he backs women's Bill'
New Delhi: Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) president Laloo Prasad Yadav may have to go hungry if he does not direct party members to support the Women's Reservation Bill.
Par attack: Bail plea of woman convict rejected
New Delhi: The Delhi High Court on March 4 rejected the bail application of woman convict Navjot Sandhu alias Afsan Guru in Parliament attack case, who had cited ill health as a ground for bail, holding that it was not a fit case for relief after examining her medical report.
Germany opposed to second resolution on Iraq
New Delhi: Germany on March 4 said it was opposed to a US-initiated second resolution on Iraq seeking the backing of the UN Security Council for possible military action and asserted that everything should be done to avert a war.
Mayawati ready for probe into 'cassette' scam
New Delhi: Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Mayawati was prepared to have a thorough inquiry into the cassettes reportedly showing her as telling her partymen to collect money for the party, Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Kalraj Misra said on March 4.
Urea price hike: PM tells BJP MPs not to go public
New Delhi: With the increase in price of fertilisers coming in for criticism within the party, Prime Minister Atal Behari Vajpayee on March 4 asked Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MPs from going public on the issue.
KASHMIR
Centre will consult us on roadmap for talks: Mufti
Jammu: The roadmap for the peace dialogue in Jammu and Kashmir would be drawn up by the Centre in consultation with the Jammu and Kashmir government, Chief Minister Mufti Mohammad Sayeed said on March 4 while urging the parties to develop consensus on the issue.
Four Hizbul militants killed in encounter in J&K
Jammu: Four Hizbul Mujahideen militants were killed on March 4 in an encounter with security forces in Kashatigarh area in Doda district in Jammu division, a police spokesman said.
NORTH
Oppn to bring no-trust motion against Mayawati
Lucknow: The Opposition parties in Uttar Pradesh on March 4 decided to move a no-confidence motion against the Mayawati government.
Virbhadra Singh to be new HP Chief Minister
Shimla: Virbhadra Singh will be the new Chief Minister of Himachal Pradesh, with the Congress Legislative Party (CLP) on March 4 unanimously electing him as its leader.
SOUTH
Indian satellite equipment market to shoot up: PWC
Bangalore: The market for satellite broadcast equipment in India is expected to grow almost five times to about 1,10,000 units in the next five years, a recent report by Price Waterhouse Coopers (PWC) said.
Sri Lankans attack Indian fishermen, hijack 75
Madurai: In a mid-sea clash, Sri Lankan fishermen attacked hundreds of Indian fishermen, burnt their boats and hijacked atleast 75 of them to Sri Lanka for allegedly fishing in Sri Lankan territorial waters.
Central
Uma wants Bhojshala be opened today for Hindus
Bhopal: Senior Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Uma Bharti on March 3 urged Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Digvijay Singh to issue orders for the opening of the controversial Bhojshala shrine on March 4 to allow Hindus to offer prayers under an understanding arrived at between the Centre and the state government.
EAST
Students torch college office, Principal hurt
Kendrapara (Orissa): Irate students set fire to the office of their college at Pattamundai, a block headquarter town 20 km from Kendrapara, as their agitation turned violent on March 3, official sources said.
Marandi makes abortive bid to woo back rebels
Ranchi: With the rebels refusing to relent, Jharkhand Chief Minister Babulal Marandi on March 2 night paid a surprise visit to the residences of two dissident ministers but failed to convince them.
WEST
'Pawar should apologise to people of Maharashtra'
Mumbai: NCP (Nationalist Congress Party) president Sharad Pawar should tender an unconditional apology to the people of Maharashtra for opposing installation of Swantantraveer Savarkar's portrait in Parliament, BJP (Bharatiya Janata Party) general secretary Pramod Mahajan demanded in Mumbai on March 4.
Dreaded gangster Mohammed Taka arrested in Mumbai
Mumbai: In a major breakthrough that could lead to unravelling of several cases of extortions and murders in the metropolis, crime branch sleuths arrested Mohammed Taka, a dreaded gangster, owing allegiance to Chhota Shakeel gang, at Ghatkopar in Mumbai on March 4.
Temple idol defiled, tension in Rajasthan town
Bhilwara: An idol in a temple was on March 4 found allegedly desecrated in Badnor town, seven kms from Bhilwara, triggering tension in the area, a senior police official said.
Court exempts Sanjay Dutt, 86 others till Mar 23
Mumbai: On certain conditions, a special court on March 3 exempted for three weeks film actor Sanjay Dutt and 86 other accused in the 1993 bomb blast case, and directed Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) to file a report by March 10 on the whereabouts of the absconding accused.
NORTH EAST & SIKKIM
Naga govt formation process delayed by a day
Kohima: The process of government formation in Nagaland was postponed by a day on March 4, with the crucial Democratic Alliance of Nagaland (DAN) meeting to elect its leader to be held on March 5, as National Democratic Movement (NDM), which pledged support to the four-party DAN increased its tally to five and Janata Dal-United (JD-U) three.
Congress-led ministry takes oath in Meghalaya
Shillong: A mammoth 38-member Congress-led coalition Ministry in Meghalaya headed by D D Lapang was sworn in on March 4 evening at the Durbar Hall of Raj Bhavan by Governor M M Jacob.
Lapang to be sworn-in Meghalaya CM this evening
Shillong: D D Lapang, chairman of the newly-formed 40-member Meghalaya Democratic Alliance (MDA), will be sworn in as Chief Minister of Meghalaya on March 4 evening.
Meghalaya Governor invites Lapang to form govt
Shillong: Meghalaya Governor M M Jacob on March 4 invited the leader of the Meghalaya Democratic Alliance (MDA) to form government, Raj Bhavan sources said.
Nagaland: NDM to support DAN to form govt
Kohima: Ahead of the crucial meeting to elect its leader, the Democratic Alliance of Nagaland (DAN), which is all set to stake claim to form the government, got a shot in the arm on March 4 with the National Democratic Movement (NDM) declaring support for the four-party conglomeration.
Lapang is MDA leader; CM Khonglam resigns
Shillong: D D Lapang of the Congress was elected as the Parliamentary party leader of Meghalaya Democratic Alliance (MDA) at a meeting of the newly-elected MLAs of Congress, United Democratic Party (UDP), Meghalaya Democratic Party (MDP) and Khnam as well as independents on March 3 night even as Chief Minister Dr F A Khonglam submitted his resignation to Governor M M Jacob.
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