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Transporters observe bandh against Iraq war
The metropolis came to a standstill for half an hour from 12 noon (IST) on March 21, as the West Bengal Road Transport Workers' Federation observed a token 'chakka bandh' to protest US "war aggression" against Iraq.
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NATIONAL
Customs told to handle Gulf baggages expeditiously
New Delhi: Government on March 21 directed customs officials to expeditiously clear goods of passengers returning from the Persian Gulf, which is in turmoil due to the war in Iraq.
US has made a fateful choice of war: Sonia
New Delhi: Congress president Sonia Gandhi on March 21 assailed the United States and its allies for making a "fateful choice of war" without UN sanction and expressed solidarity with the people of Iraq, who would be the "worst sufferers of the catastrophe".
King Gyanendra, Kalam discuss Iraq situation
New Delhi: Nepal's King Gyanendra and President A P J Abdul Kalam on March 21 night discussed the evolving situation in Iraq in the wake of the US-led military action.
War not to disrupt oil prices in India: Naik
New Delhi: Anticipating that the war on Iraq will not disrupt crude oil supplies to India, government on March 21 said it was prepared for the worst.
Saudi not to participate in war against Iraq
New Delhi: Saudi Arabia has asserted that it will not participate in the US-led war against Iraq and its armed forces will not enter that country under any
circumstances.
CBI conducts nationwide raids; top taxman booked
New Delhi: CBI on March 21 conducted nationwide raids as part of its special drive against corruption and has registered cases including one against a senior Income Tax official for alleged acquisition of assets disproportionate to his income.
Nitish Kumar rules out hike in rail fare
New Delhi: Railway Minister Nitish Kumar on March 21 ruled out any hike in rail fare and freight in the wake of Iraq war.
'India trying for more deportations from UAE'
New Delhi: India is in touch with the UAE (United Arab Emirates) to secure the deportation of more terrorists and criminals who have fled to that country, Deputy Prime Minister L K Advani said in New Delhi on March 21.
Noted Hindi novelist Gaura Pant 'Shivani' dead
New Delhi: Eminent Hindi novelist Gaura Pant "Shivani" died in New Delhi on March 21 after suffering from month-long liver ailment.
KASHMIR
Several anti-US rallies held in Kashmir Valley
Srinagar: Several anti-US rallies protesting against the attack on Iraq turned violent with demonstrators pelting stones forcing police to resort to force to quell the mob in Kashmir valley.
Army jawan, two militants killed in J&K
Jammu: A Rashtriya Rifle soldier and two militants, including a foreign mercenary, were killed and two other RR personnel injured in an encounter in Doda district of Jammu division, official sources said on March 21.
NORTH
13 articles found during Ayodhya excavation
Ayodhya: Thirteen articles, including four small pieces of terracotta, one foot mark on a black marble block, one small human head on stone and one-and-a-half inch long copper piece, were found during the excavation at the acquired land in Ayodhya by the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) team on March 21.
Marandi survives bid on life by JMM activists
Ranchi: The former Jharkhand Chief Minister Babulal Marandi on March 21 survived a bid on his life at Porgadhi in Godda district, when his car was attacked by Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM) activists during campaigning for the March 24 Poreyahat Assembly by-election.
SOUTH
Iraq war, a new momentum to terrorism: Fernandes
Bangalore: Defence Minister George Fernandes on March 21 said the ongoing US-led war on Iraq would give impetus to terrorism in both India and the world.
Muthanga issue: Antony govt orders CBI probe
Thiruvananthapuram: Jolted by the National Human Rights Commission's rejection of the state's report on the February 19 police firing on agitating adivasis at Muthanga in Wayanad district, the A K Antony government on March 21 night opted for a Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) probe as suggested by the Commission.
Short war won't hit Indian IT industry: NASSCOM
Bangalore: A short war on Iraq would have no impact on India's Information Technology industry, the NASSCOM (National Association of Software and Services Companies) said on March 21.
India's IJT makes successful inaugural flight
Bangalore: India's prestigious Intermediate Jet Trainer (IJT) on March 21 successfully completed its inaugural flight at the Hindustan Aeronautical Ltd (HAL) airport in Bangalore.
Central
VHP urges MP Governor to order release of Acharya
Bhopal: City unit of Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP) has urged Madhya Pradesh Governor Dr Bhai Mahavir to direct the state government to immediately release its senior leader Acharya Dharmendra, who was arrested on March 16 in Ujjain for allegedly giving an inflammatory speech.
EAST
3 killed, 10 injured in police-mob clash in Bihar
Purnea: Three persons were killed and 10 policemen, including two officials, were injured when an irate mob attacked the Tikapatti police station in Bihar's Purnea district on March 20 forcing the cops to baton-charge and open fire in self-defence.
WEST
SENSEX moves in narrow range at early stages
Mumbai: The SENSEX opened marginally higher and later showed extremely narrow movements at early stages of the session on the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) on March 21 on fresh buying support from operators and retail investors.
Air India cancels scheduled flight to Kuwait
Mumbai: Air India on March 21 cancelled its scheduled flight (AI 859) to Kuwait, due to closure of airport in the wake of US bombing of Iraq.
NORTH EAST & SIKKIM
Militants attack police station in Manipur
Imphal: Unidentified militants attacked a police station, resulting in an exchange of fire between the rebels and the police in Senapati district of Manipur early March 21.
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