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Anna Hazare launches fast to demand Lokpal, Lokayuktas
Updated : 7 years, 1 month ago IST
Ralegan Siddhi (Maharashtra) [India], Jan 30 (ANI): Social activist Anna Hazare on Wednesday announced the beginning of his fast to demand the setting up of a Lokpal at the Centre and Lokayuktas in states as the Narendra Modi government "had failed" to set up the anti-corruption
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We will cremate body, bury ashes: Jaya Jaitly on George Fernandes
Updated : 7 years, 1 month ago IST
New Delhi [India], Jan 29 (ANI): The body of former Defence Minister George Fernandes will be cremated while his ashes will be buried, said social activist and former Samata Party president Jaya Jaitly on Tuesday.
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George Fernandes' last rites to be held tomorrow: Jaya Jaitly
Updated : 7 years, 1 month ago IST
New Delhi [India], Jan 29 (ANI): The last rites of former Defence Minister George Fernandes, who passed away on Tuesday morning at the age of 88, will be performed on Wednesday, said social activist and former Samata Party president Jaya Jaitly.
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Pranab Mukherjee, Nanaji Deshmukh, Bhupen Hazarika given Bharat Ratna
Updated : 7 years, 2 months ago IST
New Delhi, Jan 25 (ANI) Former President Pranab Mukherjee, late legendary singer Bhupen Hazarika and late social activist Nanaji Deshmukh were on Friday awarded Bharat Ratna, the highest honour of the country.
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Bharat Ratna award announced
Updated : 7 years, 2 months ago IST
New Delhi, Jan 25 (ANI) The government on Friday announced Bharat Ratna, the highest honour of the country, for former President Pranab Mukherjee, late singer Bhupen Hazarika and late social activist Nanaji Deshmukh.
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Hazare on hunger strike from Jan 30 to protest against non-appointment of
Updated : 7 years, 2 months ago IST
Hyderabad (Telangana), [India], Jan19 (ANI): Social activist and anti-corruption crusader Anna Hazare on Saturday announced that he would launch a hunger strike from January 30 at his village Ralegan Siddhi in Maharashtra to protest against the Centre's failure to implement the Lokpal and
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Anna Hazare to be chief guest at Telangana Jagruthi International Youth Le
Updated : 7 years, 2 months ago IST
Hyderabad (Telangana) [India] Jan 12 (ANI): Social activist Anna Hazare will be the chief guest at the two-day Telangana Jagruthi International Youth Leadership Conference (TJIYLC) beginning January 19.
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Anna Hazare to observe fast from 30 Jan for Lokayukta
Updated : 7 years, 3 months ago IST
Ahmednagar (Maharashtra) [India], Dec 21 (ANI): Social activist Anna Hazare will go on fast at his village Ralegan Siddhi from 30 January, pressing the demand for the implementation of Lokayukta Law in Maharashtra.
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Anna Hazare warns of hunger strike from January 30
Updated : 7 years, 3 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Dec 1 (ANI): Social activist Anna Hazare on Saturday said that he would be forced to launch a hunger strike at his village Ralegan Siddhi in Maharashtra from January 30, 2019, on 71st death anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi, to protest against the non-appointment of Lokpal, Lo
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Sad how Ayyappa devotees abusing, threatening us: Trupti Desai
Updated : 7 years, 4 months ago IST
Kochi (Kerala) [India], Nov 16 (ANI): Social activist and founder of Bhumata Brigade, Trupti Desai, who was unable to exit the Cochin International Airport due to protests being carried out against her visit, said that the state police have advised her to go back to Pune.
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Will go to Sabarimala Temple at any cost: Trupti Desai
Updated : 7 years, 4 months ago IST
Onboard, Nov 16 (ANI): Trupti Desai, a social activist on Friday said that she would enter the Sabarimala Temple even if she is not given security by the Kerala government.
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Sabarimala Row: Activist Rahul Easwar granted bail
Updated : 7 years, 5 months ago IST
Pathanamthitta (Kerala) [India], Oct 18 (ANI): Social activist Rahul Easwar was granted bail by a local court on Monday. He was arrested on October 17 from Nilakkal base camp.
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