Tuesday, March 31, 2009
India most active in initiating anti-dumping cases: World Bank
Concerned over an increased level of protectionism, the World Bank found India to be the most active nation in initiating anti-dumping measures against imports affecting 19 countries.
Setting an agenda for the London meeting of the leaders of 20 developed and developing countries on April 2, the World Bank report ‘Trade Protection:Incipient but Worrisome Trends’ said both China and India have increased the rebate on duty drawback system for exporters. “...although the subsidy component is a matter of discussion the timing of these measures raises questions,” the report said.
It said the developing countries initiated majority of anti-dumping investigations with India accounting for 29 percent of such moves. However, the developed nations accounted for the greatest number of duty impositions.
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Setting an agenda for the London meeting of the leaders of 20 developed and developing countries on April 2, the World Bank report ‘Trade Protection:Incipient but Worrisome Trends’ said both China and India have increased the rebate on duty drawback system for exporters. “...although the subsidy component is a matter of discussion the timing of these measures raises questions,” the report said.
It said the developing countries initiated majority of anti-dumping investigations with India accounting for 29 percent of such moves. However, the developed nations accounted for the greatest number of duty impositions.
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Labels: anti-dumping cases, developing countries, duty drawback system for exporters, india, protectionism, World Bank, World Bank report, WTO rules
Monday, March 30, 2009
I’m the first Indian to be the face of Barbie: Katrina Kaif
British-born actress Katrina Kaif, whose face will now adorn Barbie dolls, says contrary to what people believe her Barbie is not an Indian counterpart of the international brand. She also feels that in many ways it’s an endorsement of how kids connect with her.
“I’d call it a fun honour. To have your face on dolls that you’ve played with from childhood is quite flattering. We’ve been in negotiation for nearly six months. It finally came together for the 50-year celebration of Barbie,” Katrina told reporters.
“Contrary to what people believe my Barbie is not an Indian counterpart of the international brand. It’s an honour because I’m the first Indian to be the face of Barbie. I’ll be dressed the way the Barbie is all over the world.
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“I’d call it a fun honour. To have your face on dolls that you’ve played with from childhood is quite flattering. We’ve been in negotiation for nearly six months. It finally came together for the 50-year celebration of Barbie,” Katrina told reporters.
“Contrary to what people believe my Barbie is not an Indian counterpart of the international brand. It’s an honour because I’m the first Indian to be the face of Barbie. I’ll be dressed the way the Barbie is all over the world.
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Thursday, March 26, 2009
Tibetans say ‘Thank You India’ with weeklong fest
Want to see some butter sculptures? Or get some free health advice by Tibetan herbal doctors, or consult an astrologer? You can do all this and more as hundreds of Tibetans come together to begin their weeklong “Thank you India” celebrations in the capital from Thursday.
Commemorating 50 years in exile, the Tibetan community in India has decided to hold this special thanksgiving festival to show their gratitude to the Indian community for giving them shelter over the last five decades ever since they fled China in 1959 after a failed uprising.
“We want to thank the Indian government and the people for giving us shelter over the last 50 years. And we also want to tell them that their support has not gone waste. Over these five decades we have preserved our culture and identity while making steady progress in the field of education and health science,” said Kalsang Dagpo, secretary at the Tibetan bureau office in Delhi.
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Commemorating 50 years in exile, the Tibetan community in India has decided to hold this special thanksgiving festival to show their gratitude to the Indian community for giving them shelter over the last five decades ever since they fled China in 1959 after a failed uprising.
“We want to thank the Indian government and the people for giving us shelter over the last 50 years. And we also want to tell them that their support has not gone waste. Over these five decades we have preserved our culture and identity while making steady progress in the field of education and health science,” said Kalsang Dagpo, secretary at the Tibetan bureau office in Delhi.
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Wednesday, March 25, 2009
8 Army men among 25 so far killed in Kupwara encounter
The death toll in the Kupwara encounters today reached 25 with army this evening announcing that the operation is not over.
Earlier, a defence spokesman in a statement had stated that the operation was over but in the late evening another statement maintained that the operation was still on. Even the officials at the spokesman’s office said the operation is not over yet.
The spokesman said 17 militants and eight army men including an army Major were killed till now in the operation which started on March 20.
He said the encounters with militants are occurring on the higher reaches of the Shamsabari range in Kupwara district at Drangyari and Hafruda.
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Earlier, a defence spokesman in a statement had stated that the operation was over but in the late evening another statement maintained that the operation was still on. Even the officials at the spokesman’s office said the operation is not over yet.
The spokesman said 17 militants and eight army men including an army Major were killed till now in the operation which started on March 20.
He said the encounters with militants are occurring on the higher reaches of the Shamsabari range in Kupwara district at Drangyari and Hafruda.
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Tuesday, March 24, 2009
Shoe-thrower had fair trial: Iraqi Prime Minister
Iraqi Prime Minister Nuri al-Maliki says his government did not intervene in the trial of the journalist who hurled his shoes at former President George W Bush, but offered little sympathy for the man many consider a hero for his protest.
In an interview broadcast on Sunday, al-Maliki disagreed that many Iraqis supported Muntadhar alZeidi’s act of shoe-throwing during a news conference last December by the two leaders in Baghdad.
Al-Zeidi was sentenced earlier this month in an Iraqi court to three years in prison after a quick trial two relatively brief hearings that fed widespread suspicion among Iraqis that al-Maliki’s US-backed government orchestrated the process. Defence lawyers said they had no evidence of interference, although they argued the sentence wasn’t warranted because al-Zeidi’s act was an expression of freedom and not a crime.
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In an interview broadcast on Sunday, al-Maliki disagreed that many Iraqis supported Muntadhar alZeidi’s act of shoe-throwing during a news conference last December by the two leaders in Baghdad.
Al-Zeidi was sentenced earlier this month in an Iraqi court to three years in prison after a quick trial two relatively brief hearings that fed widespread suspicion among Iraqis that al-Maliki’s US-backed government orchestrated the process. Defence lawyers said they had no evidence of interference, although they argued the sentence wasn’t warranted because al-Zeidi’s act was an expression of freedom and not a crime.
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Monday, March 23, 2009
Major, 4 jawans, 4 ultras killed
An army officer, four troopers and four militants were killed in two different encounters in Handwara and Chowkibal areas of frontier district of Kupwara. Chowkibal encounter entered the third consecutive day today.
Major Mohit Sharma, who has received Sena Medal, of 1 Parachute army regiment along with four troopers was killed in Hafruda forests of Handwara area in district Kupwara last evening. Militants, police maintained, have managed their escape.
Chowkibal encounter was carried out by 16 JAT regiment under the aegis of 68 Mountain Brigade Trehgam in Drayangyari Chowkibal while as the killed troopers were attached to 6 Rashtriya Rifles of 7 Sector Rashtriya Rifles based in Watayan area of Handwara.
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Major Mohit Sharma, who has received Sena Medal, of 1 Parachute army regiment along with four troopers was killed in Hafruda forests of Handwara area in district Kupwara last evening. Militants, police maintained, have managed their escape.
Chowkibal encounter was carried out by 16 JAT regiment under the aegis of 68 Mountain Brigade Trehgam in Drayangyari Chowkibal while as the killed troopers were attached to 6 Rashtriya Rifles of 7 Sector Rashtriya Rifles based in Watayan area of Handwara.
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Friday, March 20, 2009
Lok Sabha polls: Signature campaign against Sanjay Dutt in Lucknow
Lawyers, retired judges and former police officers here have formed a forum to launch a signature campaign against the candidature of actor turned-politician Sanjay Dutt, who is a Samajwadi Party Lok Sabha candidate from Lucknow.
“With signatures of the residents of Lucknow, we will send a memorandum to the Chief Justice of India (CJI), requesting him to turn down Dutt’s plea to contest the polls,” Rajiv Hemkeshav, convener of the newly constituted Forum Against Criminalisation of Politics told reporters Thursday.
“Lucknow parliamentary seat is very prestigious and has been represented by various eminent parliamentarians. We cannot see a man convicted by the apex court planning to contest from this seat,” added Hemkeshav.
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“With signatures of the residents of Lucknow, we will send a memorandum to the Chief Justice of India (CJI), requesting him to turn down Dutt’s plea to contest the polls,” Rajiv Hemkeshav, convener of the newly constituted Forum Against Criminalisation of Politics told reporters Thursday.
“Lucknow parliamentary seat is very prestigious and has been represented by various eminent parliamentarians. We cannot see a man convicted by the apex court planning to contest from this seat,” added Hemkeshav.
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Thursday, March 19, 2009
I am not apologetic: Varun Gandhi
Despite facing flak from all quarters over his communal remarks made during an election rally in Pilibhit, Varun Gandhi remained unapologetic and claimed to be a victim of political conspiracy.
Talking to reporters here Wednesday, Varun described himself “a Hindu, an Indian and a Gandhi in equal measure” and refuted claims of making any inflammatory remarks with communal overtones.
“I am proud of my faith, not apologetic about it,” he said while reading out a written statement.
“This is not a ‘Hand’ (Congress symbol), it is the power of the ‘Lotus’ (BJP symbol). It will cut the head of....... Jai Shri Ram,” Gandhi (29), son of late Sanjay Gandhi and Maneka, had said in his rabid and vitriolic speech against members of a minority community in a raised voice at the election meeting in Pilibhit from where he is being fielded.
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Talking to reporters here Wednesday, Varun described himself “a Hindu, an Indian and a Gandhi in equal measure” and refuted claims of making any inflammatory remarks with communal overtones.
“I am proud of my faith, not apologetic about it,” he said while reading out a written statement.
“This is not a ‘Hand’ (Congress symbol), it is the power of the ‘Lotus’ (BJP symbol). It will cut the head of....... Jai Shri Ram,” Gandhi (29), son of late Sanjay Gandhi and Maneka, had said in his rabid and vitriolic speech against members of a minority community in a raised voice at the election meeting in Pilibhit from where he is being fielded.
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Wednesday, March 18, 2009
Hollywood shows interest in Bollywood-town’s horror film ’13B’
The makers of horror movie “13B” can’t stop smiling these days as their work seems to be heading to Hollywood. A film studio in the US has shown interest in acquiring the rights to remake it as an English film. Hollywood studio Weinstein Company was quite impressed after going through the synopsis of “13B”, which stars R. Madhavan and Neetu Chandra, and now wants to know more about the film before getting the rights. “Yes, Weinstein Company has indeed shown a keen interest in the film. They have asked us to send them over the entire script of the film. Though they are seeing the film as well, they want to go through the script in detail to consider its adaptation as per western sensibilities,” said a spokesperson of Reliance BIG Pictures that produced “13B”.
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Tuesday, March 17, 2009
Celebrations mark deposed judges’ reinstatement in Pakistan
Jubilations and celebrations marked the announcement of reinstatement of sacked Chief Justice Iftikhar M Chaudhry and other judges with lawyers saying an independent judiciary means the country is safe. Hundreds of lawyers, civil society activists and political workers held celebrations across Pakistan and scenes of dancing were witnessed outside the Chaudhry’s residence at the Judges Colony here.
Chaudhry offered special prayers of thanks on hearing the news. The security around Chaudhry’s residence was tightened soon after Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani’s announcement of restoring the sacked judges.
Hundreds of people thronged Chaudhry’s residence to congratulate him. The same exuberance was witnessed in Gujranwala where the former prime minister and opposition PML-N leader Nawaz Sharif announced suspension of his agitation.
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Chaudhry offered special prayers of thanks on hearing the news. The security around Chaudhry’s residence was tightened soon after Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani’s announcement of restoring the sacked judges.
Hundreds of people thronged Chaudhry’s residence to congratulate him. The same exuberance was witnessed in Gujranwala where the former prime minister and opposition PML-N leader Nawaz Sharif announced suspension of his agitation.
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Monday, March 16, 2009
Gilani accepts Sherry Rehman’s resignation
Pakistan Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani has accepted the resignation of Information and Broadcasting Minister Sherry Rehman and has appointed Federal Minister for Kashmir Affairs and Northern Areas Qamaruz Zaman Kaira to the post.
According to sources, Rehman told Gilani that the unwarranted interference in her work by some ministers had affected her prestige. She said it was this undue interference that convinced her to quit.
She also informed Gilani about Punjab Governor Salman Taseer’s insulting behaviour towards her.
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According to sources, Rehman told Gilani that the unwarranted interference in her work by some ministers had affected her prestige. She said it was this undue interference that convinced her to quit.
She also informed Gilani about Punjab Governor Salman Taseer’s insulting behaviour towards her.
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Friday, March 13, 2009
Terrorists are losing capability: Iraqi Prime Minister
Iraq’s leader called recent deadly bombings in Baghdad a “lapse” after a calm period, insisting on Thursday that terrorists were no longer capable of disrupting efforts to bring security to the country.
Two suicide attacks this week that killed at least 63 people represent a jump in deadly violence near the Iraqi capital as President Barack Obama and allies including Australia implement plans to draw down troops and hand over to domestic security forces.
“There is no doubt that was a lapse to a good period of calm in Iraq,” Prime Minister Nuri al-Maliki told reporters through an interpreter, in his first comments on the bombings.
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Two suicide attacks this week that killed at least 63 people represent a jump in deadly violence near the Iraqi capital as President Barack Obama and allies including Australia implement plans to draw down troops and hand over to domestic security forces.
“There is no doubt that was a lapse to a good period of calm in Iraq,” Prime Minister Nuri al-Maliki told reporters through an interpreter, in his first comments on the bombings.
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Wednesday, March 11, 2009
Eid-e-Milad celebrated with gaiety
Eid-e-Milad-un-Nabi (SAW) was celebrated with religious fervour across the valley today. The day marks the birth anniversary of Hazrat Mohammad (SAW).
Huge congregations were held in the mosques and shrine in Valley. Over one lakh people offered special prayers through out last night at the Hazratbal shrine here. Large number of people also participated in the five time prayers in the shrine during which the holy relic of Prophet Mohammad (SAW) was displayed.
Remembering their beloved Prophet (SAW), people spent the whole night seeking blessings of Allah, offering special prayers and paying obeisance.
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Huge congregations were held in the mosques and shrine in Valley. Over one lakh people offered special prayers through out last night at the Hazratbal shrine here. Large number of people also participated in the five time prayers in the shrine during which the holy relic of Prophet Mohammad (SAW) was displayed.
Remembering their beloved Prophet (SAW), people spent the whole night seeking blessings of Allah, offering special prayers and paying obeisance.
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Tuesday, March 10, 2009
Seven smugglers arrested, 80 bovines recovered
Police claimed to have arrested seven smugglers and seized seven trucks carrying eight bovines from Nagrota and Donail area of Jajjar Kotli.
Police reports said in its drive against the smuggling of bovine animals, police laid special nakas during evening hours on March 8, 2009. The nakas were laid at Ban Talab (Nagrota) and Katra Domail.
DySP Headquarters Mohan Lal Kaith, SHO Police Station Nagrota and SHO Police Station Jajjar Kotli were present on these nakas.
The nakas were laid under the close supervision of Additional SP Mohan Lal and SSP Jammu Manohar Singh.
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Police reports said in its drive against the smuggling of bovine animals, police laid special nakas during evening hours on March 8, 2009. The nakas were laid at Ban Talab (Nagrota) and Katra Domail.
DySP Headquarters Mohan Lal Kaith, SHO Police Station Nagrota and SHO Police Station Jajjar Kotli were present on these nakas.
The nakas were laid under the close supervision of Additional SP Mohan Lal and SSP Jammu Manohar Singh.
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Monday, March 9, 2009
Need to demolish Line of Control: Musharraf
Former Pakistan President Pervez Musharraf on Saturday called for a new approach to address disputes between India and Pakistan. Delivering the dinner keynote address at the India Today Conclave here, he asked Indian strategists and policy makers to address disputes and seek solutions rather than getting hamstrung with subsidiary issues like handing over of terrorists or gangster Dawood Ibrahim. He said the LoC in Jammu and Kashmir was a Berlin wall and needs to be demolished.
He said he stood for peace between India and Pakistan and that the two sides should not let extremists play spoiler. He lamented that extremists were more at play in India rather in Pakistan. “In India, the Pakistan society, Army and the ISI were being vilified. Even political parties here make Pakistan an issue during elections, which is not the case in Pakistan,” he said. He said Indian media after December 13 attack on Indian Parliament as well as after 26/11 Mumbai attacks launched war hysteria. He said Pakistan too has a well oiled Army.
Musharraf said Pakistani people stood for peace but it should be “peace with honour and dignity, not through coercion”.
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He said he stood for peace between India and Pakistan and that the two sides should not let extremists play spoiler. He lamented that extremists were more at play in India rather in Pakistan. “In India, the Pakistan society, Army and the ISI were being vilified. Even political parties here make Pakistan an issue during elections, which is not the case in Pakistan,” he said. He said Indian media after December 13 attack on Indian Parliament as well as after 26/11 Mumbai attacks launched war hysteria. He said Pakistan too has a well oiled Army.
Musharraf said Pakistani people stood for peace but it should be “peace with honour and dignity, not through coercion”.
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Saturday, March 7, 2009
Lanka willing to send cricket team to Pakistan soon
Despite the dastardly attack on its cricket team’s convoy in Lahore on Tuesday, the Sri Lanka government is still willing to send the squad to Pakistan in the near future.
“Any invitation if extended for Sri Lankan team to visit Pakistan in the near future would receive our highest consideration,” Sri Lankan Foreign Minister Rohitha Bogollagama was quoted as saying by the ‘Daily Mirror’.
Reports suggest that the statement of the Lankan Foreign Minister is intended to restore the shaken trust of cricket playing nations in the future of the game in Pakistan.
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“Any invitation if extended for Sri Lankan team to visit Pakistan in the near future would receive our highest consideration,” Sri Lankan Foreign Minister Rohitha Bogollagama was quoted as saying by the ‘Daily Mirror’.
Reports suggest that the statement of the Lankan Foreign Minister is intended to restore the shaken trust of cricket playing nations in the future of the game in Pakistan.
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Friday, March 6, 2009
Sanjay Dutt moves Supreme Court seeking nod to contest polls
Bollywood star Sanjay Dutt has on Thursday moved to the Supreme Court seeking a stay on his conviction in the 1993 Mumbai serial blasts case. A stay by the apex court will allow him to contest the upcoming Lok Sabha elections.
The petition was necessitated as Dutt has already made his intention clear about contesting election on Samajwadi Party ticket from the prestigious Lucknow Lok Sabha seat.
Dutt in his petition believed to have said that he has done anything wrong and hence he should be allowed to contest the elections.
His petition will come for hearing in the court tomorrow.
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The petition was necessitated as Dutt has already made his intention clear about contesting election on Samajwadi Party ticket from the prestigious Lucknow Lok Sabha seat.
Dutt in his petition believed to have said that he has done anything wrong and hence he should be allowed to contest the elections.
His petition will come for hearing in the court tomorrow.
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Thursday, March 5, 2009
World War II hero out of jail after 8 years
An 87-year-old World War II hero who has been behind bars for more than eight years for terrorising one of his ex-wives in central Florida was sent home by a judge, despite a prosecutor’s claims that he’s still a dangerous man.
Abner Aust looked anything but dangerous as he shuffled into a courtroom wearing an orange jail outfit and an elaborate hearing aid.
The highly decorated flying ace who shot down enemy fighters over Japan in the waning days of World War II, pleaded with Circuit Judge Randall McDonald to free him so he can get the help he needs for a litany of medical problems. “I’d just like to be out, sir,” the diminutive, bald headed Aust told the judge, who sentenced him to time served for violating probation and ordered him to spend the next two years on house arrest.
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Abner Aust looked anything but dangerous as he shuffled into a courtroom wearing an orange jail outfit and an elaborate hearing aid.
The highly decorated flying ace who shot down enemy fighters over Japan in the waning days of World War II, pleaded with Circuit Judge Randall McDonald to free him so he can get the help he needs for a litany of medical problems. “I’d just like to be out, sir,” the diminutive, bald headed Aust told the judge, who sentenced him to time served for violating probation and ordered him to spend the next two years on house arrest.
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Wednesday, March 4, 2009
Government may get Gandhi’s rare assets
The US based owner of Mahatma Gandhi memorabilia, up for auction here this week, has offered to “donate” the rare collection to India if it agrees to spend five percent of its gross domestic product (GDP) on the poor.
James Otis owns five personal belongings of Gandhi — his metal-rimmed glasses, pocket watch, a pair of sandals, and a plate and bowl — which India is under intense pressure to acquire on the grounds they are part of its national heritage.
“... if the (Indian) government decides to allocate five percent of the GDP to or announces some major scheme for the poor, who’re very near to the heart of Gandhi or announces some other scheme which would benefit them, I will even donate these items,” he said.
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James Otis owns five personal belongings of Gandhi — his metal-rimmed glasses, pocket watch, a pair of sandals, and a plate and bowl — which India is under intense pressure to acquire on the grounds they are part of its national heritage.
“... if the (Indian) government decides to allocate five percent of the GDP to or announces some major scheme for the poor, who’re very near to the heart of Gandhi or announces some other scheme which would benefit them, I will even donate these items,” he said.
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Tuesday, March 3, 2009
5 phase Lok Sabha polls from April 15
The Election Commission on Monday set the ball rolling for a record number of 714 million electorate participate in the world’s costliest Rs 10,00,00-million 15th Lok Sabha elections staggered over five phases from April 16, with counting in this as well as the simultaneous Assembly elections in Andhra Pradesh, Orissa and Sikkim on May 16.
As many as 15 states and seven union territories, however, will have a single day polling and these include Chhattisgarh (April 16), Goa (April 23), Gujarat (April 30), Rajasthan (May 7) and Delhi (May 7).
The last round of polling on May 13 is fixed for Punjab (two rounds on May 7 and 13) and West Bengal (3 rounds on April 30, May 7 and 13), besides Jammu and Kashmir and Uttar Pradesh which have polls in all five phases.
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As many as 15 states and seven union territories, however, will have a single day polling and these include Chhattisgarh (April 16), Goa (April 23), Gujarat (April 30), Rajasthan (May 7) and Delhi (May 7).
The last round of polling on May 13 is fixed for Punjab (two rounds on May 7 and 13) and West Bengal (3 rounds on April 30, May 7 and 13), besides Jammu and Kashmir and Uttar Pradesh which have polls in all five phases.
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Monday, March 2, 2009
Lok Sabha poll schedule likely this week
The Election Commission is all set to announce the schedule for the Lok Sabha elections in the next couple of days.
EC sources said that an early announcement was expected as the multi-phased elections would require the mandatory margin for issue of notification and campaigning. They said presuming the first phase was around April 15, the schedule would have a minimum of 15-day gap between announcement and the issue of notification, followed by nearly ten days for filing nominations, scrutiny and withdrawal and another 14 days for campaigning, that is, almost 45 days.
Assembly polls in Orissa, Andhra Pradesh and Sikkim will also be held along with the Lok Sabha polls. For the first time, elections to the 543-member
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EC sources said that an early announcement was expected as the multi-phased elections would require the mandatory margin for issue of notification and campaigning. They said presuming the first phase was around April 15, the schedule would have a minimum of 15-day gap between announcement and the issue of notification, followed by nearly ten days for filing nominations, scrutiny and withdrawal and another 14 days for campaigning, that is, almost 45 days.
Assembly polls in Orissa, Andhra Pradesh and Sikkim will also be held along with the Lok Sabha polls. For the first time, elections to the 543-member
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