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Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP) on Friday said it would "facilitate" reconversions in Goa if the local people wanted it.

The government has currently imposed 30 per cent export duty on iron ore export making it the highest taxed sector with taxation touching 70 per cent mark.

"We came to know that 'puja' (worship) is so important during the Islamic invasion of India." "We never thought puja is important. We realised it is important during the invasion of Islam," says Mohan Bhagwat.

The legislation, entitled Maharashtra Animal Preservation Amendment Bill, 1995, was submitted for Presidential assent through a letter dated January 30, 1996.

The revenue from passenger traffic is expected to rise in 2014-15 from the previous year, according to the Rail Budget document.

Naidu said, "I have not used any unparliamentary language. I just spoke on what was in the past and present. I respect all leaders and parties."

Authorities had set a February 25 deadline to provide supporting details for the firm's application to operate in the national capital.

Modi, who stormed to power at the Centre in May 2014, personally addressed election rallies in the state in the run-up to assembly elections in December.

Mother Teresa faced several controversies even during her own lifetime. She was questioned by many including the several Western scholars. Some of them were the same Roman Catholics like Mother Teresa herself.

From January 1 till Sunday, 4,040 samples were tested, out of which 1,316 were found positive for swine flu. The number of deaths due to swine flu and related complications as on date is 51, a state government bulletin said.

A 28-year-old man had a narrow escape on Monday when he lost balance and slipped on to the tracks in front of an approaching train at West Delhi's Ashoka Park metro station.

There will also be "mushaira" and "Jugal bandi", along with live music sessions.

Lokesh used to work with an energy consultant firm called Infraline based out of Noida.

Pachauri is accused of sexually harassing a 29-year-old colleague at the TERI.

Sources said that the AAP government would straight away want to discuss its poll promises like cheaper power and free water.

A senior health official said that in comparison to Saturday, there has been a dip in the number of fresh positive cases.