Flooding ‘no one alive’ has seen
Historic flooding in Rhode Island is pushing the Pawtuxet River 12 feet above flood stage. Gov. Donald Carcieri said “none of us alive” has seen this kind of flooding. Source: CNN.com
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Obama wants to lift coastal drilling ban
President Obama will announce plans today to open part of the Gulf of Mexico and an area off Virginia for oil and natural gas drilling. Source: CNN.com
4 dead in D.C. shooting
Four people have died after a shooting in southern Washington, D.C., police said Wednesday. Source: CNN.com
Expulsions in bullying suicide case
More students have been removed from a Massachusetts school in the investigation of the alleged bullying campaign against a 15-year-old girl who committed suicide, a school official said Tuesday. Source: CNN.com
Dead Marine’s dad must pay legal costs
The father of a Marine whose funeral was picketed by the Westboro Baptist Church says an order to pay the protesters’ legal costs in a civil claim is a “slap in the face.” Source: CNN.com
NGOs back Sonia led NAC
Civil society is looking forward with hope and some apprehension at the revival of the National Advisory Council under the chairmanship of Congress president Sonia Gandhi. NAC under Sonia Gandhi is being welcomed especially because it offers a space for dialogue between Government and civil society though it is also felt that it could be [...]
CIL to spend Rs 2,000 cr to build 20 new washeries
Coal India (CIL) is likely to spend up to Rs 2,327 crore over the next few years to set up 20 coal washeries across the country. This is expected to allow the mining major to offer more than half of its total coal production after being washed, thereby bringing down the transportation cost as well [...]
India may overtake China’s growth rate: PC
Mumbai, Mar 31: Home Minister P Chidambaram has said that India appears poised to overtake China’s high growth rate in the next ten years.Speaking at a function here on Tuesday, Mar 30, Chidambaram said, “While the last decade was remarkable and Source: Oneindia.in – News
MP: Girl killed by neighbor over water dispute
Indore, Mar 31: An altercation over water turned fatal for a teenager as she was allegedly killed by neighbor at Bakshibagh area in the city, on Wednesday, Mar 31.According to police, 18-year-old Poonam Yadav was attacked with a knife by Hukum Source: Oneindia.in – News
Kalmadi invites Delhi to take active part in CWG
New Delhi, Mar 31: Commonwealth Games Organising Committee chairman, Suresh Kalmadi has laid importance on hospitality during the Commonwealth Games as the the international sports event is a massive opportunity for India. Speaking at a CII conference on ‘Commonwealth Games – Source: Oneindia.in – News