479 Riots in 2013: 66 Muslims, 41 Hindus

Communal violence always poses a 'threat' to the development and national integrity. Neither has it spared majorities nor minorities. According to a report released by the central government, both Muslims and Hindus were the victims in the…

Centre announces 7th Pay Commission

In a bid to woo the government employees ahead of 2013 Assembly Polls and 2014 General Elections, the Congress-led UPA Government has announced the setting up of 7th Pay Commission, which will recommend the revision of pay of 50 lakh…

Muzaffarnagar: NSA imposed on Sangeet Som

In another blow to BJP MLA Sangeet Som, he has been booked under the National Security Act (NSA) for his alleged role in the Muzaffarnagar communal clashes that left 50 people dead, several injured and thousands were displaced. Som is…

Sambalpur to become Municipal Corporation

The Odiisha government has decided to accord Corporation status to Sambalpur, making it the fourth Municipal Corporation in Odisha after Bhubaneswar, Cuttack and Berhampur. The decision was taken "in principle" in a high-level meeting…