‘We will fight the govt’s order with all our strength’
With the recent storming of Mantralaya, government’s employees’ unions voiced their protests against the state’s refusal to hike their salaries and delinking of dearness allowances from the agenda altogether.



Bangaru ‘warning’ warms up cadres in Gujarat BJP
BJP chief Bangaru Laxman’s ‘‘perform or perish’’ warning given to the Gujarat leaders during his two-day whirlwind visit has not only made the state leadership sit up and take notice of his straighttalk but has also raised the hopes of those vociferously pressing for sweeping changes.



Nargis Bano waits one more age for bravery award
For the last three years, six-year-old Nargis Bano has been getting dressed up in her best on every Republic Day, only to be disappointed. A bravery award of Rs 10,000 was conferred on her three years ago, but the State Government is yet to give anything, but for a customary pat on the back.



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