Baijnath

Everything you need to know about Baijnath: news, reviews, in-depth analysis, opinion and more

Everything you need to know about Baijnath: news, reviews, in-depth analysis, opinion and more

'Wife' troubles dog Jharkhand BJP leaders

April 29, 2013 at 2:52 PM

Ranchi, April 29 (IANS) Many senior BJP leaders in Jharkhand have faced embarrassment as women claiming to be their 'wives' have spoken to the media.

Trade union strike threatens to cripple economy

February 19, 2013 at 9:52 PM

New Delhi, Feb 19 (IANS) Key sectors of the economy may be crippled as a massive nation-wide trade union strike is set to start Wednesday, which will shut transport, banking services, markets and the postal system.

Trade union strike threatens to cripple economy

February 19, 2013 at 7:12 PM

New Delhi, Feb 19 (IANS) Key sectors of the economy may be crippled as a massive nation-wide trade union strike is set to start Wednesday, which will shut transport, banking services, shops and the postal system.

It's not all about cricket in Dharamsala this weekend

January 26, 2013 at 2:08 PM

Dharamsala, Jan 26 (IANS) For once, cricket might take a back seat. The snow-capped mountains, the tea gardens nearby and the spiritual pull of this picturesque capital of the Tibetan government in exile could well divert spectators from Sunday's one-day international between India and England.

Congress set to form government in Himachal

December 20, 2012 at 1:17 PM

Shimla, Dec 20 (IANS) The Congress was Thursday set to return to power in Himachal Pradesh, with its candidates winning three seats and leading in more than 35 of the 68 seats.

459 candidates to contest in Himachal

November 3, 2012 at 5:27 PM

Shimla, Nov 3 (IANS) Himachal Pradesh is all set to vote Sunday to elect a new 68-member assembly, with a close contest in the offing between arch rivals Congress and the ruling BJP.

459 candidates to contest in Himachal

November 3, 2012 at 4:39 PM

Shimla, Nov 3 (IANS) Himachal Pradesh is all set to vote Sunday to elect a new 68-member assembly, with a close contest in the offing between arch rivals Congress and the ruling BJP.

Himachal polls: Tea grower Butail is richest candidate

October 26, 2012 at 6:06 PM

Shimla, Oct 26 (IANS) The Congress Brij Behari Lal Butail, a leading tea grower in the Kangra Valley, leads the group of 146 rich assembly poll candidates in Himachal Pradesh who have assets worth Rs.one crore or more.

Himachal polls: Seat of Virbhadra's confidant changed

October 11, 2012 at 7:32 PM

Shimla, Oct 11 (IANS) The Congress party's central leadership Thursday changed the seat of a close confidant of Himachal Pradesh Congress president Virbhadra Singh ahead of the Nov 4 assembly polls, a move that may irk the former chief minister.

Himachal to construct two mega tunnels

July 27, 2012 at 5:54 PM

Shimla, July 27 (IANS) The Himachal Pradesh government Friday gave green signal to construction of two mega all-weather tunnels at a cost of Rs.500 crore.

Jharkhand minister's children fail again in plus-2 exam

June 1, 2012 at 6:15 PM

Ranchi, June 1 (IANS) Jharkhand Human Resource Development (HRD) Minister Baijnath Ram's son and daughter have failed in their intermediate examinations for the second consecutive year, according to results declared Friday.

67 percent pass Jharkhand matric exam

May 10, 2012 at 6:14 PM

Ranchi, May 10 (IANS) Around 67.35 per cent of 4.34 lakh students have passed the matriculation examination in Jharkhand, according to Jharkhand Academic Council (JAC) Thursday.

Residents of Maoist-affected areas in Jharkhand accuse police of carrying out atrocities

November 13, 2011 at 2:16 PM

Latehar, Nov. 13 (ANI): Residents of Maoist-affected areas in Jharkhand have been mobilised by Maoists to allege that security forces attack villagers and accuse them of having links with the ultras.

Maoists set on fire construction machine in Bihar

May 25, 2011 at 11:57 AM

Belaganj (Bihar), May 25 (ANI): Suspected Maoists burnt an excavator near Rauna village of Bihar's Belaganj District.

Police arrest Maoist leader in Jharkhand

June 24, 2010 at 11:26 PM

Hazaribagh (Jharkhand), June 24 (ANI):Security forces on Thursday arrested a Maoist leader, Dashrath Mahto, in Jharkhand's Hazaribag District.

No Dusshera at Baijnath, where Ravana stopped over

September 26, 2009 at 1:21 PM

Baijnath (Himachal Pradesh), Sept 26 (ANI): While the rest of the country will be marking the festival of Dusshera by burning effigies of ten-headed demon king Ravana, Baijnath town in Himachal Pradesh will be quiet.

Now, Banarasi saris get Geographical Indications status

September 20, 2009 at 7:30 PM

Banaras, Sep 20(ANI): To prevent imitation of the famed Banarasi saris, known for exquisite embroidery and thread work, the Government has secured it with the Geographical Indications (GI) status.

Jharkhand police distribute items in Maoist infested areas

August 5, 2009 at 6:15 PM

Basaria Village (Jharkhand), Aug.5 (ANI): To motivate suspected Maoists to return to the mainstream, Jharkhand Police recently distributed basic essentials required in Naxal affected areas.

Pet parrot's birthday celebrated in Uttar Pradesh

May 12, 2009 at 10:42 AM

Varanasi, May 12 (ANI): A musical band, hordes of sweets and a cake, made a perfect birthday bash thrown up by painter Baijnath Sharma, for his pet parrot.

Illegal quarrying threatens 13th century Bajinath temple

February 21, 2009 at 6:31 PM

Dharamshala, Feb 21 (ANI): Despite a federal ban, illegal mining on a riverbed in Dharamsala is posing serious threat to a 13th century temple.

Ideal of tribal self-rule degenerates into a police state

January 28, 2009 at 1:01 AM

On 6th December, 2008, the Jharkhand Police opened fire on a procession of tribals, numbering between eight to ten thousands, 3 km from Kathikund in Dumka district.