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'Role of fire services has dramatically changed': Ramachandran

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Thiruvananthapuram, Feb 23 (ANI): Highlighting the issue of increasing industrialisation and technological advancements making the country far more vulnerable to big fire incidences, Minister of State in the Ministry of Home Affairs, M. Ramachandran, today indicated that the role of fire services has … More »'Role of fire services has dramatically changed': Ramachandran

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Guwahati, Feb 23 (IANS) The United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) may still have some bases in Bangladesh, Assam Police said Thursday after arresting three new recruits.
Village of 900 in UP boycotts polls ANI
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Anna Hazare says no statutory status … ANI
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59 percent voter turnout in fifth phase … ANI
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Lucknow, Feb 23 (ANI): Over 59 percent voter turnout was recorded in the fifth phase of Uttar Pradesh assembly polls on Thursday.