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The spread of SARS
Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS), an atypical pneumonia of unknown etiology has been reported at several places since February 2003.
Updated on Apr 02, 2003 04:34 PM IST
PTI | hindustantimes.com, New Delhi
Results to reflect India's mood
Political parties are holding their breath as election officials gear up to count the votes of the Feb 26 elections in four states on March 1.
Updated on Mar 01, 2003 08:44 AM IST
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Women reprsentation in Tripura dismal
Representation for women have been poor in the state as only 17 candidates of the total 234 candidates in fray are women.
Updated on Feb 20, 2003 01:18 PM IST
PTI | HindustanTimes.com/Agencies, New Delhi/agartala
PDF opts for LF to keep Cong-INPT at bay
The Communist Party of India (Marxist) formed People's Democratic Front (PDF) has decided to extend its support to the ruling Left Front.
Updated on Feb 20, 2003 01:15 PM IST
PTI | hindustantimes.com, New Delhi
Profile: Jaswant Singh
In July 2002, Jaswant was made the Minister for Finance and Company Affairs, the second time that he became the Finance Minister.
Updated on Jun 21, 2004 08:08 PM IST
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"Corruption is a non issue in Meghalaya. The real issue is the development and sanctity of the state," FA Khonglam
"Corruption is a non issue in Meghalaya. The real issue is the development and sanctity of the state" --- Meghalaya CM FA Khonglam
Updated on Feb 20, 2003 01:03 PM IST
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Thakur Gulab Singh: A Congressman turned BJP leader
Son of late Shri Lal Singh, Thakur Gulab Singh was born on May 29, 1948 at Village Majharnu, Tehsil Joginder Nagar in Mandi district.
Updated on Feb 20, 2003 01:01 PM IST
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Tura: The pride of PA Sangma
For the former Lok Sabha Speaker who has won six-times from the Tura Lok Sabha constituency, it a battle for prestige this time.
Updated on Feb 20, 2003 01:58 PM IST
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Theog to hog limelight even without Stokes
The constituency of present Himachal Congress chief Vidya Stokes draws all the more attention because Stokes has decided to shift from here to neighbouring Kumarsain seat considering the former as 'unsafe'.
Updated on Feb 22, 2003 06:49 PM IST
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HP BJP survey sees Vajpayee as biggest issue
A BJP survey in Himachal Pradesh has found that the magic of Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee is yet to be broken in the state.
Updated on Feb 20, 2003 01:07 PM IST
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BJP manifesto makes tall promises
BJP in its manifesto for Himachal Pradesh polls has promised laws to ban religious conversions and to make the state self-reliant.
Updated on Feb 20, 2003 01:06 PM IST
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"Sukhram symbolises corruption and Congress is against corruption"... Virbhadra Singh
"Sukhram symbolises corruption and Congress is against corruption"... Virbhadra Singh
Updated on Feb 20, 2003 01:05 PM IST
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HP to test BJP's Guj triumph
If Gujarat has set any trend, Himachal will test it. Come the polling day on Feb 26 and Himachal across its 64 constituencies will run a reality-check on BJP's Gujarat triumph and the results on .... will largely determine if that TRIUMPH was genuine or circumstantial.
Updated on Feb 20, 2003 01:51 PM IST
PTI | Nadeem (HindustanTimes.com)
PK Dhumal: A 'Road King' chief minister
Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister PK Dhumal today stands tallest among the state BJP leaders despite being at least 10 years younger to most of othem.
Updated on Feb 20, 2003 01:53 PM IST
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Vidya Stokes: HP Cong chief with a difference
Himachal Pradesh Congress chief and an Indira Gandhi look-alike, Vidya Stokes has become a major rallying force for Himachal Congressmen due to what many say, a growing proximity with Sonia Gandhi. And it's more than because of her looks.
Updated on Feb 20, 2003 01:23 PM IST
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Profile: Virbhadra Singh
At present the leader of Himachal Congress Legislature Party, Virbhadra has been a four-time MP and the state chief minister for 12 years.
Updated on Feb 20, 2003 01:24 PM IST
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''Himachalis should be vigilant and not allow outsiders to communalise poll campaign," --- JM Lyngdoh
''Himachalis should be vigilant and not allow outsiders to communalise poll campaign," --- JM Lyngdoh
Updated on Feb 25, 2003 04:34 PM IST
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Small battleground of a big war
Clubbed with the first lot of states going to polls under the shadow of Gujarat triumph of BJP, it is being seen as an important battle ground of the stepped-up war of ideologies despite its small size with 60 seats.
Updated on Feb 20, 2003 01:38 PM IST
PTI | Nadeem (HindustanTimes.com)
Sukhram: A wily politician turned Kingmaker
Despite falling from grace in the wake of biggest-ever telecom scam during his term as Telecom Minister in Congress regime, the shrewed politician not only continues to just live but live the life kingsize -- bearing respective tags of the 'King of Mandi' or the 'Kingmaker of Himachal'.
Updated on Feb 20, 2003 01:25 PM IST
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Purno Agitok Sangma: A Giant Sonia-baiter of a tiny state
Former Speaker of Lok Sabha, former Chief Minister of Meghalaya, six-time MP and 11-time Union Minister, Purno Agitok Sangma (55) today stands tallest among all the leaders in the tiny state of Meghalaya. However, over the years he has come to be known more as a leading non-BJP Sonia-baiter than anything else. Even his basic traits as a lecturer, lawyer and journalist have more or less been forgotten.
Updated on Feb 20, 2003 01:47 PM IST
PTI | Nadeem (HindustanTimes.com)
FA Khonglam: Only indepent MLA to become CM in India
With a distinction of being the only independent MLA to occupy the CM?s office anywhere in the country, Dr Flinder Anderson Khonglam is today known more for his survival instincts in Meghalaya.
Updated on Feb 20, 2003 01:46 PM IST
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Meghalaya in Quotes
"Your land is land for Gods to live in. It's air, it's natural scenery, it's pure atmosphere, it's sweet water would attract even Gods" --- Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel
Updated on Feb 20, 2003 01:48 PM IST
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Meghalaya: At A Glance
Meghalaya became an Autonomous State on 2nd April 1970 and a full-fledged State on 21st January 1972.
Updated on Feb 20, 2003 01:34 PM IST
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Meghalaya: The Abode of Clouds
Literally known as 'the abode of clouds', Meghalaya is a hilly state landlocked between Assam and Bangladesh, abounding breathtaking scenic beauty coupled with a bracing climate.
Updated on Feb 20, 2003 01:35 PM IST
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List of Council of Ministers
List of Council of Ministers
Updated on Feb 20, 2003 01:36 PM IST
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"Anyone violating our poll boycott order will face death" --- ATTF
"Anyone violating our poll boycott order will face death"--- All Tripura Tiger Force
Updated on Feb 20, 2003 01:35 PM IST
PTI | hindustantimes.com, New Delhi
SC Marak: 'Mr Clean' of Meghalaya
Known as 'Mr Clean' of Meghalaya politics, the former Chief Minister Salseng C Marak is one of the most respected political leaders of the state.
Updated on Feb 20, 2003 01:48 PM IST
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Brington Buhai Lyngdoh: A master coalition builder
Refererred as a 'master coalition builder', former chief minister Brington Buhai Lyngdoh is one of the few veterans of Meghalaya politics who are respected across the party lines.
Updated on Feb 20, 2003 01:50 PM IST
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DD Lapang: Former CM and three-time Deputy CM
Meghalaya's Deputy Chief Minister and Congress leader DD Lapang is one of the seniormost politician's in the state. He holds the distinction of being Deputy Chief Minister with at least three governments.
Updated on Feb 20, 2003 01:49 PM IST
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Shimla: A BJP Bastion
Shimla (08) assembly seat has been a BJP Bastion but the party could win it by a relatively lower marging of 2603 votes in 1998. Narinder Bragta of the saffron party had emerged victorious from then defeating his nearest rival Harbhajan Singh Bhajji of Congress. While Bragta got 14758 votes Bhajji got 12,155.
Updated on Feb 20, 2003 01:19 PM IST
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