Tuesday, September 22, 1998
Vananchal Bill rejected by Bihar Assembly
The Bihar Assembly on Monday rejected the Vananchal Bill, which proposed creation of a separate tribal state, by 181-107 votes and also allowed the Rabri Devi government to withdraw a resolution passed for creation of a separate state last year by an almost identical margin.
If there is CTBT, there also are loopholes: Kalam
India by signing the comprehensive test ban treaty (CTBT) will not face any difficulties in its nuclear weapons programme since the country has generated the "desired data'' from Pokhran-II tests, top nuclear scientist A P J Adbul Kalam said om Monday.
CWC decides to send delegation to President
The Congress today decided to send a high level delegation to the President to oppose any move for dismissing the Rabri Devi Government in Bihar. The party also expressed concern over the statement of Bihar Governor S S Bhandari pleading for imposition of President's Rule in the state.
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