Tuesday, February 2, 1999
Gas too costly: Allies haul Govt over coals
The coordination committee of the ruling alliance meets on Tuesday in the shadow of sharp attacks from three of its constituents, the AIADMK, the Telegu Desam and the Trinamool Congress, over the recent hike in food and LPG prices.
Congress awaits prodigal daughter Mamata's return
Trinamool Congress leader Mamata Banerjee's frequent outbursts against the BJP-led Government has made an increasing number of Congress leaders in West Bengal warm up to the idea of her return to the parent party. Mamata, however, has been insisting that the time has not come for her homecoming.
Rane sworn in along with jumbo team
Senior Shiv Sena leader Narayan Rane was on Monday sworn in as the 15th Chief Minister of Maharashtra on the lawns of Raj Bhavan. At 47, Rane is the second youngest politician to occupy the coveted post -- Sharad Pawar still holds the record when he took over in '78 at the age of 38.
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