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From: Press Information Bureau Ministry of I&B <pib.kolkata@gmail.com>
Date: Tue, Jun 29, 2010 at 3:54 PM
Subject: Releases..........pt3

Press Information Bureau

Government of India

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Ministry of Law & Justice                             

Justice S.H.Kapadia to Release Moily's Shree Ramayana Mahanveshanam

New Delhi: June 29, 2010

 

Shree Ramayana Mahanveshanam, the great quest of Ramayana is authored by Dr. M.Veerappa Moily, Minister of Law and Justice will be released by Shri Justice S.H.Kapadia, Chief Justice of India here tomorrow. The stories from the Ramayana have been passed on across generations; the values attached to it are very intricately connected to our culture.

 

Dr. M.Veerappa Moily's shree Ramayana Mahaveshanam is a highly laudable work which, though rooted in the contemporary Indian context, addresses universal concerns and presents a unique vision of the past, present and future. The book rightly explores the Ramatattva or the true principles of the Rama-story, from a secular and modern perspective. Shri Moily has introduced several new characters and incidents in the epic while taking care to retain the essence of Valmiki's Ramayana. He has drawn freely from Jaina and folk traditions.

 

Shri Moily introduces topical issues into a two-thousand year old story with great skill and ease. Shree Ramayana Mahanveshanam is a translation of the Kannada epic. For his laudable work Shri Moily has been awarded the prestigious Moortidevi Award by the President of India.

 

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Press Information Bureau

Government of India

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Ministry of Commerce & Industry                           

Anand Sharma Calls for Greater Economic Engagement between India and UK – Meets British PM

New Delhi: June 29, 2010

 

Shri Anand Sharma, Commerce and Industry Minister, while interacting with the British Prime Minister, Mr. David Cameron in London yesterday raised concerns of Indian industry over the proposed cap on non–EU immigration in UK and stressed the importance of enhancing greater people to people contact, which was crucial for the service industry. Shri Sharma also expressed satisfaction over the recent pronouncement by Britain to have an "enhanced engagement" with India. Mr. Cameron confirmed the acceptance of invitation extended by Dr. Manmohan Singh to visit India in July. PM Cameron said that during his visit, he would like to focus on attracting greater Indian investment into UK and on how UK could support India's agenda of development of education at all levels. He also emphasized the need for greater scientific collaboration and joint development of new technologies.

 

During his visit, Shri Sharma also met Foreign Secretary William Hague and they exchanged views on issues of shared concern, including the situation in India's neighbourhood.

 

Shri Sharma had a bilateral meeting with his counterpart Business Secretary, Mr. Vincent Cable. Mr Cable reiterated the commitment of the new government for a stronger partnership and emphasized about the collaboration in high technology, higher education, scientific research, renewable energy, green technology development, manufacturing, infrastructure and agro processing.

 

Shri Sharma also addressed the CII–LSE conference on Business opportunities in India. He spoke on the imperatives of global economic growth through an Indian perspective.

 

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Press Information Bureau

Government of India

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Ministry of Railways                       

Railway Revenue Earnings up by 4.24 Per Cent During the Period 11th – 20th June 2010

New Delhi: June 29, 2010

 

The total approximate earnings of Indian Railways on originating basis during the period from 11th to 20th June 2010 were Rs. 2385.28 crore compared to Rs. 2288.15 crore during the same period last year, registering an increase of 4.24 per cent.

 

The total goods earnings have gone up from Rs. 1545.29 crore during the period from 11th to 10th June 2009 to Rs. 1611.21 crore during 11th June – 20th June 2010, showing an increase of 4.27 per cent. The total passenger revenue earnings during the period 11th to 20th June 2010 were Rs. 686.87 crore compared to Rs. 655.11 crore during the same period last year, reflecting an increase of 4.85 per cent. The revenue earnings from other coaching amounted to Rs. 64.57 crore during this period compared to Rs. 57.67 crore during the same period last year, showing an increase of 11.96 per cent.

 

The total approximate number of passengers booked during the period 11th to 20th June 2010 were 218.80 million compared to 214.18 million during the same period last year, showing an increase of 2.16 per cent. In the suburban and non-suburban sectors, the number of passengers booked during 11th to 20th June, 2010 were 107.63 million and 101.36 million compared to 112.82 million and 101.36 million during the same period last year, registering a decrease of 1.46 per cent and an increase of 6.19 per cent respectively.

 

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