Here is a roundup of news from Indian newspapers, news wires and Web sites on Thursday, June 2, 2011. The Wall Street Journal has not verified these stories and does not vouch for their accuracy.
Kerala to become 1st state to issue UID to all citizens: After achieving 100 per cent literacy and universal primary education, Kerala is aiming to become the first state in the country to issue Unique Identity Number (UID) to all its citizens within a year. (Source: PTI)
Next round of talks between govt and Ramdev on June 3: The next round of talks between the government and Baba Ramdev will be held on Friday to further discuss the latter’s proposed satyagraha from Saturday, Home Minister P Chidambaram said on Wednesday. (Source: PTI)
Afzal's mercy plea file to be sent to Prez: The Union home ministry will soon submit its report to the President on the mercy petition filed by the 2001 Parliament attack case convict Afzal Guru, who is on death row. (Source: Hindustan Times)
Ex gratia for Jaitapur villagers soon:Chavan: Maharashtra Chief Minister Prithviraj Chavan said the government would soon announce an ex gratia payment for persons whose lands were acquired for the Jaitapur nuclear power plant. (Source: The Hindu)
Maha raises drinking age to 25 yrs: If you are below 25 you will not be allowed to drink hard liquor anywhere in the state. Fresh restrictions have been imposed on liquor consumption. The legal drinking age for rum, gin, whisky, vodka and country made liquor has been fixed at 25 years. (Source: The Times of India)
CBSE: Perfect 10 students cross 250 mark: The semester system examination has helped CBSE Class X students to perform much better when compared to last year. This year, the number of students scoring a perfect 10 cumulative grade point average (CGPA) has crossed 250, whi [...]
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