Economic blockade in Manipur enters 93rd day, 48 hr bandh call | Deccan Chronicle

Economic blockade in Manipur enters 93rd day, 48 hr bandh call | Deccan Chronicle

The crippling economic blockades on two national highways in Manipur entered the 93rd day today, even as one of the sponsors called for a 48-hour bandh in five hill districts from midnight tonight to mount pressure on the government.

A spokesman of the Sadar Hills District Demand Committee (SHDDC) said a 48-hour bandh has been called in Senapati, Ukhrul, Tamenglong, Chandel and Churachandpur districts.

PH delivers 7 billionth baby of the world

PH delivers 7 billionth baby of the world: "Shortly before midnight yesterday, one of the world’s symbolic 7 billionth babies was born in Manila.

Officials from the Department of Health and the United Nations immediately headed to the Jose Fabella Memorial medical Center after learning of the birth of Danica May Camacho, second daughter of Camille Camacho and Florante Galura of Antipolo City.

However, Health Secretary Enrique Ona said they can only be sure until the World Health Organization receives all application and decides on who the world’s seventh billion baby really is.

Media is yet to report on other babies vying for the title."

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Team Anna unity show says more Hisars to come - Hindustan Times

Team Anna unity show says more Hisars to come - Hindustan Times

Team Anna, after its core committee meeting on Saturday, threatened the UPA with Hisar-type campaigns in the five assembly elections next year if the Lokpal Bill was not passed in the winter session of Parliament.

Telangana stir: Ministers under pressure to boycott 'Andhra Day' celebrations : South News - India Today

Telangana stir: Ministers under pressure to boycott 'Andhra Day' celebrations : South News - India Today

The Telangana agitation has cast a shadow on the Andhra Pradesh Formation Day celebrations to be held on November 1. Most of the cabinet ministers from the Telangana region have decided to stay away from official functions fearing a backlash from the people in their respective districts.

As per the three- decade old tradition, the ministers are expected to unfurl the national flag in their respective districts, take the guard of honour and attend cultural programmes.

‘Mystery’ disease hits children in Andhra - Express India

‘Mystery’ disease hits children in Andhra - Express India: "An outbreak of diseases, one of these being described as a mystery illness, has taken a heavy toll on children in Andhra Pradesh’s Rayalaseema region. At least 500 children, aged between two and five, have been admitted to the Kurnool Government General Hospital with symptoms of dengue, chikungunya and “strange viral fevers”, doctors say."

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India's Richest

India's Richest: "Roiled by inflation, running at over 9%, and a spate of corruption scandals, Asia’s rising star has lost some of its sheen"

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115 gold coins found in farmland in Andhra Pradesh village

115 gold coins found in farmland in Andhra Pradesh village: "The city police on Wednesday recovered as many as 115 gold coins from the villagers of Kalugutla in Andhra Pradesh's Mahbubnagar district that were found in a farm land."

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