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Now, pine tree powder can cure hay fever

London, June 30: Researchers have found a possible cure of hay fever that is plagued by itchy eyes and a runny nose in summer.

John Lennon was closet conservative, Ronald Reagan’s fan

London, June 30: Late John Lennon’s former personal assistant has revealed that the former Beatles star was a closet conservative and a fan of Ronald Reagan.

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Cabinet approves amendments in tariff policy

New Delhi, June 30: The Union Cabinet today approved amendments in the existing provisions of the tariff policy for providing specific exemptions in the ‘Hydro and Transmission Sectors’ from the mandatory tariff based competitive bidding, which came into effect from January 6.

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Rahul Gandhi to visit Forbesganj on Friday

New Delhi, June 30: Congress General Secretary Rahul Gandhi will visit Forbesganj in Bihar’s Araria District tomorrow to know the circumstances that led to police firing in which four Muslims were killed earlier this month.

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Cabinet approves enhancement of honoraria for anganwadi workers, helpers

New Delhi, June 30: The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs today approved the enhancement of honoraria for anganwadi workers to Rs.3000 from Rs.1500 per month and for anganwadi helpers and workers of Mini-AWCs to Rs.1500 from Rs.750 per month under the Integrated Child Development Services (ICDS) scheme.

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Vinay Mittal takes over as Chairman, Railway Board

New Delhi, June 30: Vinay Mittal on Thursday took over as the new Chairman, Railway Board and ex-officio Principal Secretary to the Government of India, Ministry of Railways.

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Home Secretary R K Singh terms ‘Naxalism’ to be a big challenge

New Delhi, June 30: Terming ‘Naxalism’ to be a big challenge for the nation, Union Home Secretary R K Singh today said it is necessary for the Central Government to working in close coordination with the Maoist-affected states to confront the menace.

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Tendulkar, Dhoni to fly in Sukhoi combat jets

New Delhi, June 30: India’s cricket icons Sachin Tendulkar and Mahendra Singh Dhoni will soon add another feather to their caps by flying in the Indian Air Force’s frontline Sukhoi combat planes.

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Chandy’s office goes live on internet Friday

Thiruvananthapuram, June 30: Surfers logging on to a Kerala government’s website will be able to see the functioning of Chief Minister Oommen Chandy’s office starting Friday thanks to live webstreaming.

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