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

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

Mukherjee calls for preserving Bengal's heritage

May 6, 2013 at 3:36 PM

Midnapore (West Bengal), May 6 (ANI): President Pranab Mukherjee on Monday called for preserving West Bengal's rich heritage and lauded the efforts of Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee in this direction.

Couple shot at in Delhi

May 4, 2013 at 7:32 PM

New Delhi, May 4 (IANS) A couple in their late 40s were shot at by unknown assailants in central Delhi Friday, police said Saturday.

Five-year-old's rape: Manoj sent to 5 days police custody

April 25, 2013 at 8:36 PM

New Delhi, April 25 (IANS) A Delhi court Thursday sent Manoj Sah, the prime accused in a five-year-old Delhi girl's rape-and-torture case, to five days' police custody to confront him with Pradeep, another accused in the case.

Girl killed, two cops injured in two Delhi road accidents

March 4, 2013 at 11:37 PM

New Delhi, March 4 (IANS) A 10-year-old girl died and two policemen were injured herein two separate road incidents, police said Monday.

Clear stand on forming new government, JMM asks Congress

January 22, 2013 at 2:48 PM

Ranchi, Jan 22 (IANS) The JMM, after withdrawing support from the BJP-led government in Jharkhand, Tuesday attacked the Congress for not helping it form an alternative government.

Honey Singh's 'Brown Rang' most trending video of 2012

December 18, 2012 at 3:25 PM

New Delhi, Dec 18 (IANS) Punjabi rapper YoYo Honey Singh's "Brown Rang" emerged as the most trending video in 2012 in India, according to a report released by YouTube, a video sharing site.

Golden Cards for industrialists in Uttar Pradesh

December 4, 2012 at 11:32 AM

Lucknow, Dec 4 (IANS) The Uttar Pradesh government has decided to issue 'Golden Cards' to industrialists and industrial associations for easy access to its offices. But the business community called it "old wine in new bottle".

To attract investment, UP to rejig Udyog Bandhu

October 31, 2012 at 12:44 PM

Lucknow, Oct 31 (IANS) The Uttar Pradesh government has decided to reorganise the Udyog Bandhu - state's facilitating agency to attract investment.

International science fair begins in Delhi

October 29, 2012 at 9:24 PM

New Delhi, Oct 29 (IANS) A three-day international science fair involving hundreds of school children from India, Thailand and the US began here Monday, officials said.

'Dabangg 2' shoot to start in Uttar Pradesh next week

September 5, 2012 at 2:33 PM

Lucknow, Sep 5 (IANS) Arbaaz Khan Productions has reportedly got permission to film the Salman Khan-starrer action-comedy "Dabangg 2" in the state capital. Major scenes will be shot here and in Kanpur from next week.

Cocktail movie: Pre Review, Release Date, Trailer and Story

July 12, 2012 at 5:13 PM

Cocktail is a love triangle between Gautam, Veronica and Meera. This might be a ggod getaway from all the action films hitting the screen. Revive love with Cocktail movie.

Truck mows down two women in Delhi

April 27, 2012 at 7:22 PM

New Delhi, April 27 (IANS) Two elderly women were killed while one person suffered minor injuries Friday when a speeding truck rammed into an auto rickshaw in the national capital, police said.

Indian expats in UAE hail govt. decision to allow NRIs to vote as "historic"

January 10, 2012 at 11:23 AM

Dubai, Jan 10 (ANI): Indian community leaders in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) have hailed their government's decision to allow non-resident Indians (NRIs) to vote as "historic", expressing hope that the move would strengthen democracy and allow the diaspora to voice its issues more effectively.

Advani thanks Nitish for welcoming his 'Jan Chetna Yatra' in Bihar

October 12, 2011 at 3:59 PM

Patna, Oct 12 (ANI): Expressing his gratitude to Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar for flagging off his 'Jan Chetna Yatra', Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) veteran Lal Krishna Advani on Wednesday said he had never seen any of his nationwide tours being given such a big boost on the very first day.

Mamata Banerjee releases 'Rail Bandhu'

May 16, 2011 at 8:14 PM

New Delhi, May 16 (ANI): In a bid to make the people aware of the fast changing face of Indian Railways, Railway Minister Mamata Banerjee released 'Rail Bandhu' - an onboard magazine of Railways here today.

India, Bangladesh jointly begin Tagore celebrations in Dhaka

May 6, 2011 at 6:52 PM

Dhaka, May 6 (ANI): The 150th Birth anniversary celebrations of Rabindranath Tagore were jointly inaugurated by Indian Vice President Hamid Ansari and Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheik Hasina at Bangabandhi International Conference Centre (BICC) in Dhaka.

Suspected Maoists kill tribal activist in Orissa

August 10, 2010 at 9:56 PM

Koraput (Orissa), Aug.10 (ANI): A group of suspected Maoists fatally attacked a tribal activist at Bandhu Gaon in Koraput region of Orissa on Monday.

Fog engulfs parts of northern India

January 18, 2010 at 12:44 PM

Amritsar/Gorakhpur /New Delhi, Jan 18 (ANI): A dense fog once again threw normal life out of gear in the northern parts of India today.

New BJP chief confident of forming government in Jharkhand

December 27, 2009 at 10:44 AM

Mumbai, Dec 27 (ANI): The newly elected President of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), Nitin Gadkari, has said that his party would be a part of the government in Jharkhand.

Jharkhand to be ninth State under BJP rule: Gadkari

December 26, 2009 at 8:12 PM

Mumbai, Dec. 26 (ANI): Bharatiya Janata Party's new president Nitin Gadkari on Saturday said that his party would be part of the government in Jharkhand state.

Voting begins for second phase of Jharkhand assembly polls

December 2, 2009 at 10:03 AM

Ranchi, Dec 2 (ANI): Polling for the second phase of the five-phased Jharkhand assembly elections began amidst tight security on Wednesday morning.

IT officials conduct nationwide raids on ex-Jharkhand CM Koda

October 31, 2009 at 11:26 AM

New Delhi, Oct. 31 (ANI): Income tax officials conducted nationwide raids on Saturday at various addresses linked with former Jharkhand Chief Minister Madhu Koda and his associates.

UP government distributes relief material to flood affected

August 23, 2009 at 6:08 PM

Puraabazar (Uttar Pradesh) (ANI): The Uttar Pradesh Government on Sunday initiated distribution of relief material to the flood affected families of Munda village in Faizabad District.

7 MLAs of Jharkhand Assembly lose membership under anti-defection law

August 13, 2009 at 10:11 PM

Ranchi, Aug.13 (ANI): In a significant development, Jharkhand Assembly Speaker Alamgir Alam on Thursday cancelled the membership of seven MLAs under the anti-defection law.

BMC India Technical Exchange brings together BMC software customers, partners, local R andD teams

June 11, 2009 at 6:33 PM

Bangalore, June 11 (ANI/Business Wire India): BMC Software is well known as the leader in providing Business Service Management (BSM) solutions to the world's largest enterprises.

BMC India Technical Exchange brings together BMC software customers, partners, local R and D teams

June 11, 2009 at 4:11 PM

Bangalore, June 11 (ANI/Business Wire India): BMC Software is well known as the leader in providing Business Service Management (BSM) solutions to the world's largest enterprises.

Notice to Jharkhand's former ministers in assets case

May 26, 2009 at 9:50 PM

Ranchi, May 26 (IANS) Jharkhand High Court Tuesday sought a response from former chief minister Madhu Koda and seven former ministers in a case charging them with amassing assets in excess of their known sources of income.

Underdeveloped Northeast Delhi wants better infrastructure

May 5, 2009 at 2:58 PM

New Delhi, May 5 (IANS) Development is the mantra for the capital's newly formed Northeast Delhi Lok Sabha constituency. Carved out from the sprawling East Delhi seat after delimitation, a large area under it is underdeveloped with huge number of unauthorised colonies.

Lalu accuses Nitish, Rudy of poll malpractice

April 16, 2009 at 6:15 PM

Patna, Apr.16 (ANI): Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) chief and Railway Minister Lalu Prasad Yadav on Thursday accused his BJP rival Rajiv Pratap Rudy and the Nitish Kumar-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA) Government in Bihar of electoral malpractice.

Two killed during Holi celebrations in Bihar

March 12, 2009 at 10:06 AM

Patna, March 12 (IANS) Two men were shot dead and 28 injured in clashes in Bihar's Chhapra district over the manner in which Holi was being celebrated, police said Thursday.

Jharkhand Mukti Morcha wants party candidate as chief minister

January 9, 2009 at 3:55 PM

Ranchi, Jan 9 (IANS) Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM) Friday said that the next chief minister should be from the party as it is the largest constituent of the ruling United Progressive Alliance (UPA) coalition in the state.

Jharkhand minister's supporters vandalise daily's office

December 14, 2008 at 11:48 PM

Ranchi, Dec 14 (IANS) Supporters of Jharkhand Human Resources Development (HRD) Minister Bandhu Tirkey ransacked a newspaper distribution office in Ranchi while protesting a news item about the property owned by the minister.

'Birthdays' to bring children back to school

December 12, 2008 at 4:14 PM

Ranchi, Dec 12(ANI): In an attempt to motivate children back to school the State Government has initiated a unique idea to celebrate birthdays of poor kids at schools.

Gujarat police give clean chit to Kuber boat owner

December 3, 2008 at 5:23 PM

Mumbai, Dec 3 (IANS) Police in Gujarat Wednesday gave a clean chit to the owner of the fishing vessel Kuber that had been hijacked by terrorists to reach close to the Mumbai coast.

National Games now to be held Feb 15-28

November 29, 2008 at 9:16 PM

Ranchi, Nov 29 (IANS) Jharkhand Sports Minister Bandhu Tirkey Saturday announced that the National Games have been further postponed and will now be held Feb 15-28.

Five Jharkhand students die, 21 ill after drinking milk

November 13, 2008 at 9:37 PM

Ranchi, Nov 13 (IANS) Five tribal students died and 21 were hospitalised Thursday evening after eating snacks and drinking milk in a residential school in Ranchi's Bero block, the police said.

Jharkhand offers spin in the air to check school dropouts

October 31, 2008 at 1:14 PM

Ranchi, Oct 31 (IANS) With an aim to check school dropouts in the state, Jharkhand will now provide a chance of a free ride on a helicopter or a glider to those who attend classes regularly. This is part of its ongoing series of innovative programmes.

'If I can create Jharkhand, I can also put it on the development path'

August 30, 2008 at 1:01 AM

Three days ahead of the deadline set by the Governor Syed Sibte Razi of Jharkhand, the sixth chief minister of the state, Shibu Soren on Friday

Shibu Soren Government wins trust vote in Jharkhand

January 1, 2008 at 12:00 AM

Ranchi, Aug 29 (ANI): Jharkhand Chief Minister Shibu Soren today proved majority on the floor of the State Assembly, receiving 42 votes in favour and 34 against him.

Soren to prove majority today

January 1, 2008 at 12:00 AM

Ranchi, Aug 29 (ANI): Jharkhand Chief Minister Shibu Soren, who was sworn-in as the state chief minister for the second time, will prove majority on the floor of the State Assembly today.

Soren to prove majority tomorrow

January 1, 2008 at 12:00 AM

Ranchi, Aug 28 (ANI): Jharkhand Chief Minister Shibu Soren, who was sworn-in as the state chief minister for the second time last evening, will prove majority on the floor of the State Assembly tomorrow.

Shibu Soren sworn in as Jharkhand Chief Minister

January 1, 2008 at 12:00 AM

Ranchi, August 27 (ANI): Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM) chief Shibu Soren was sworn in as the Chief Minister of Jharkhand here today. This is his second stint in the State CM office in the past three years.

Former Premier of Bangladesh released from jail

June 11, 2008 at 1:01 AM

Former Prime Minister and President of Bangladesh Awami League (AL) Sheikh Hasina has been released from imprisonment