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The Raja Rani Express running over 37 pilgrims crossing railway tracks in Bihar, is predominately covered by the Press. The Indian Express writes that the Saharsa-Patna train was not scheduled to stop at the Dhamara ghat station, which had no overbridge. The pilgrims had alighted from two trains and were rushing to the nearby Katyayani Temple.
Hindustan Times
reports, the UPA Government faces a key test in Parliament today in passing its flagship Food Security Bill, the same day the scheme is launched in three Congress ruled states - Delhi, Haryana and Uttarakhand, a symbolic occasion since it is the birth anniversary of former PM Rajiv Gandhi.
The Times of India
reports the 'Coalgate Scandal' has stormed back into the spot light with the Coal Ministry acknowledging that crucial files relating to the controversial allocations may have been lost for good. The paper, however, adds that the CBI can easily access documents pertaining to coal allocations from the Comptroller and Auditor General.
The interrogation of Abdul Karim Tunda has re-confirmed the links of ISI - backed terror outfit LeT with the Naxal movement in India, reports Hindustan Times.
The Times of India
informs us that the Rajya Sabha has transacted brisk business in passing as many as 7 Bills, whilst the Lok Sabha has seen near continuous logjams.
The 12th Gram Sabha has voted against Vedanta Alumina's plans of mining bauxite from Niyamgiri hills on the borders of Kalahandi and Rayagada districts- giving the company a major jolt and jeopardizing it's 50,000 crore investment in the state.
Business Line
reports onion prices begin to ease, normal supplies are expected by mid- September.
And finally, The Asian Age informs us that the British Royal Family is celebrating the birth of Prince George by releasing an album called the " Royal Baby Book: A souvenir" which chronicles childhoods of seven heirs to the throne form Queen Victoria to Prince William's son George.
The Raja Rani Express running over 37 pilgrims crossing railway tracks in Bihar, is predominately covered by the Press. The Indian Express writes that the Saharsa-Patna train was not scheduled to stop at the Dhamara ghat station, which had no overbridge. The pilgrims had alighted from two trains and were rushing to the nearby Katyayani Temple.
Hindustan Times
reports, the UPA Government faces a key test in Parliament today in passing its flagship Food Security Bill, the same day the scheme is launched in three Congress ruled states - Delhi, Haryana and Uttarakhand, a symbolic occasion since it is the birth anniversary of former PM Rajiv Gandhi.
The Times of India
reports the 'Coalgate Scandal' has stormed back into the spot light with the Coal Ministry acknowledging that crucial files relating to the controversial allocations may have been lost for good. The paper, however, adds that the CBI can easily access documents pertaining to coal allocations from the Comptroller and Auditor General.
The interrogation of Abdul Karim Tunda has re-confirmed the links of ISI - backed terror outfit LeT with the Naxal movement in India, reports Hindustan Times.
The Times of India
informs us that the Rajya Sabha has transacted brisk business in passing as many as 7 Bills, whilst the Lok Sabha has seen near continuous logjams.
The 12th Gram Sabha has voted against Vedanta Alumina's plans of mining bauxite from Niyamgiri hills on the borders of Kalahandi and Rayagada districts- giving the company a major jolt and jeopardizing it's 50,000 crore investment in the state.
Business Line
reports onion prices begin to ease, normal supplies are expected by mid- September.
And finally, The Asian Age informs us that the British Royal Family is celebrating the birth of Prince George by releasing an album called the " Royal Baby Book: A souvenir" which chronicles childhoods of seven heirs to the throne form Queen Victoria to Prince William's son George.
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