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The move comes as the state government is making efforts to make yoga a mandatory part of the curriculum.

Parkar was being examined as a witness in the case related to a dispute between Bal Thackeray's two sons, Uddhav and Jaidev, over his will.

"I speak as a historian, a parliamentarian and as a member of his family," Bose, also an MP, said.

The exam was conducted by the Department of Education and more than 2700 centres were established in Kerala, Laksha

On the issue of West Pakistan refugees, the party said it would ensure that the refugees are given their rights to livelihood and meaningful living.

Pakistan has called on India to resume foreign secretary-level talks to resolve all outstanding issues, saying with peace the menace of poverty, illiteracy and injustice in the region can be eradicated.

The DM also appealed to the district officials to donate their one day salary to the CM's relief fund, so that at least Rs one crore could be donated.

Governor OP Kohli gave assent to the Gujarat Local Authorities Laws (Amendment) Bill 2009 in November 2014. It makes it mandatory to vote in the elections to the local bodies, apart from reserving half the seats for women.

Saeed along with two of his accomplices were killed on Thursday when the bomb they were planting exploded in Toor Dara area of Tirah Valley in the Khyber tribal region, a media report said.

Addressing a meeting with farmers' associations in Hyderabad, he said the Land Acquisition Bill being piloted by the NDA government is aimed at facilitating development.

Dubbing the move as "totally unacceptable", eminent writers raised doubts over Facebook's "open" nature and called for safeguards to be put in place.

The drugs were concealed in the cavities of the accused's bag and were elaborately wrapped with 4 layers of plastic and silver foil to avoid detection during the baggage check.

"Fire tenders were pressed into service and the flames were brought under control," a senior Andhra Pradesh police official said, adding that investigations are on.

Government will take strictest possible action against those who indulge in violence against the Christian communit

The party also accused the Samajwadi Party dispensation of giving paltry relief, saying it was "unfortunate" that cheques to the tune of Rs 63 and Rs 100 were being handed out, which was like "adding salt to their wounds".

Functionaries in the Law Ministry said with the notification, technically the collegium system has come to an end. But, at the same time, they said the new body may take some time to come into into being.