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Everything you need to know about Block 27,. Neyveli: news, reviews, in-depth analysis, opinion and more

PMO reviews CAPEX/investment plans of Central PSEs for 2013-14

May 13, 2013 at 9:18 PM

New Delhi, May 13 (ANI): The Prime Minister's Office (PMO) has been monitoring the CAPEX and investment plans of selected Central Public Sector Enterprises (CPSEs) since fiscal year 2012-13.

PSUs invest Rs.1.11 lakh crore in Indian economy: PMO

May 13, 2013 at 7:34 PM

New Delhi, May 13 (IANS) Major central public sector enterprises (CPSEs) invested Rs.1.11 lakh crore in the Indian economy last fiscal and a target of Rs.1.41 lakh crore has been set for the current fiscal, the Prime Minister's Office (PMO) said Monday.

The Chocolate Beetle: Heaven on earth for chocolate lovers

April 28, 2013 at 1:32 PM

New Delhi, April 28 (IANS) Heavenly is the word to describe the experience at The Chocolate Beetle, a chocolate store in the capital named after the vintage Beetle car. Those with a sweet tooth will certainly go crazy after seeing the display of chocolates here.

Norms for hiring teachers relaxed in 13 states

March 28, 2013 at 8:18 PM

New Delhi, March 28 (IANS) The central government Thursday gave its green signal to 13 states that had sought permission to relax the minimum qualification criteria for appointment of teachers under the Sarv Shiksha Abhiyan.

Relaxation in norms for appointment as teacher under SSA: Govt.

March 28, 2013 at 5:06 PM

New Delhi, Mar. 28 (ANI): The government has given consent to thirteen states who had sought permission to relax minimum qualification for appointment of teachers under Sarv Shiksha Abhiyan (SSA).

Govt. plans to install 2200 mobile towers in Naxal-affected states

March 5, 2013 at 4:51 PM

New Delhi, Mar. 5 (ANI): The Congress-led UPA Government, which plans to come up with a new surrender policy for Maoist cadres, will install 2200 mobile towers at a cost of Rs 3,000 crore in Naxal-affected states.

Government taking steps to raise coal supply: President

February 21, 2013 at 6:11 PM

New Delhi, Feb 21 (IANS) Outlining the major steps taken to improve fuel availability for power generation, President Pranab Mukherjee Thursday said the government is in the process of allocating 17 coal blocks to state-run companies.

Rihanna snubs Chris Brown on Valentine's Day

February 16, 2013 at 11:38 AM

London, Feb 16 (ANI): Rihanna was out on Valentine's Day alone at The Block club in Hollywood with Chris Brown nowhere to be seen.

Homeland Security advises people to use 'scissors' to overpower mass murders in US

February 1, 2013 at 3:58 PM

Washington, Feb 1(ANI): United States Department of Homeland Security has advised citizens to use any available means, including a pair of scissors, to over power a mass murderer.

Subbarao meets finance minister ahead of policy review

January 24, 2013 at 5:20 PM

New Delhi, Jan 24 (IANS) Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Governor Duvvuri Subbarao Thursday met Finance Minister P. Chidambaram to discuss the macro-economic situation ahead of the Jan 29 monetary policy review of the bank.

Gehlot demands Rs.51K crore grant, special status for Rajasthan

December 27, 2012 at 6:45 PM

New Delhi, Dec.27 (ANI): Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot has demanded a special category status and Rs.51000 crore grant from the 12th Five-Year-Plan for facing some difficult problems due to geographical conditions like regular draught and famines situations, scarcity of water etc. in the state at the National Development Council (NDC) Meeting in New Delhi today.

CAG not given full access to RIL's KG-D6 records

December 11, 2012 at 10:08 PM

New Delhi, Dec 11 (IANS) Since full access by Reliance Industries (RIL) to KG-D6 block records was pending, the national auditor has asked the petroleum ministry to examine all issues carefully before considering any more approvals for capital expenditure, Petroleum Minister M. Veerappa Moily said Tuesday.

Boiler problem spikes Neyveli Lignite's hopes of 500 MW addition

December 10, 2012 at 10:40 PM

Chennai, Dec 10 (IANS) Integrated lignite mining-cum-power generator Neyveli Lignite Corporation Ltd's (NLC) hopes of adding 500 MW generation by this year end got dashed with technical problem continuing to dog its two boilers, said a top company official.

Stopped from public peeing, man kills girl in Delhi

November 22, 2012 at 9:22 PM

New Delhi, Nov 22 (IANS) A 17?year?old girl was killed and her mother critically injured after they tried to stop a man from urinating outside their house here, police said Thursday.

Sikkim to give houses to 30,000 people

November 4, 2012 at 12:15 PM

New Delhi, Nov 4 (IANS) The Sikkim government will provide houses to 30,000 people from the economically weaker sections, a state government statement said Sunday.

Khurshid takes charge, says ready for foreign policy challenges

October 28, 2012 at 8:23 PM

New Delhi, Oct 28 (IANS) Hours after being sworn in, Salman Khurshid Sunday took charge as India's external affairs minister, and underlined that he will do his best to fulfil the vision of Prime Minister Manmohan Singh in improving India's relations with its neighbours and other countries.

US military tests missile defense capability

October 26, 2012 at 6:14 PM

Washington, Oct 26 (IANS/RIA Novosti) The US Missile Defense Agency (MDA) has successfully conducted its largest and most complex missile defense flight test ever, involving the simultaneous engagement of five ballistic missile and cruise missile targets.

Raytheon supplies Mk-54 Torpedoes for Indian Navy aircraft

October 20, 2012 at 4:54 PM

New Delhi, Oct 20 (IANS) The US Navy has begun acquiring the sophisticated lightweight air-launched Mk-54 torpedoes from the US weapon maker Raytheon for the Indian Navy.

Maoists stall bridge construction in Jharkhand, claim state authorities

October 17, 2012 at 8:43 PM

Latehar, Oct 17 (ANI): The construction of a bridge in Manika Block of Jharkhand's Latehar district has been stalled and state authorities attribute the reason for the halting of work to possible Maoist attack.

Cauvery row: Vaiko, MDMK workers arrested in Neyveli

October 12, 2012 at 8:37 PM

Neyveli (Tamil Nadu), Oct.12 (ANI): MDMK leader Vaiko was arrested here on Friday when he and his party workers tried to picket the Neyveli Lignite Corporation office here.

Fire breaks out at BHEL plant in Bhopal

October 10, 2012 at 8:36 PM

Bhopal, Oct.10 (ANI): A fire broke out at the mother plant of government-run Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited here on Wednesday.

Pact signed for 2,000-MW thermal plant in UP

October 6, 2012 at 5:10 PM

Lucknow, Oct 6 (IANS) Uttar Pradesh Saturday signed a pact with the union government to set up a 2,000-MW thermal power plant in Kanpur district.

BJD agitates against Nalco disinvestment in Odisha

September 28, 2012 at 6:30 PM

Bhubaneswar, Sep 28 (ANI): Members of the Biju Janata Dal (BJD) staged an agitation against the disinvestment of Nalco in Odisha, and warned the Central Government about their plans to intensify their stir, if the decision was not withdrawn.

IMG deallocates 8th coal block, Plan panel for privatising mining

September 18, 2012 at 7:57 PM

New Delhi, Sep 18 (IANS) The inter-ministerial group (IMG) on coal block allocations Tuesday recommended de-allocation of Macherkunda block and deduction of bank guarantees of the Jitpur block and Chitarpur coal block in Jharkhand.

Economics trumps politics: Manmohan back in charge (Comment)

September 15, 2012 at 9:56 AM

As at the time of the nuclear deal in 2008, Manmohan Singh is back in charge again. As the latest series of reform measures show, the hesitancy of the last few years is over and the country has returned to the road of market-driven policies which the prime minister initiated two decades ago when he was the finance minister.

Disinvestment in four PSUs cleared

September 14, 2012 at 8:44 PM

New Delhi, Sep 14 (IANS) The government Friday decided to disinvest in four public sector undertakings to raise around Rs.15,000 crore.

Disinvestment in five PSUs cleared

September 14, 2012 at 7:00 PM

New Delhi, Sep 14 (IANS) The government Friday decided to disinvest in five public sector undertakings to raise around Rs.15,000 crore.

SC issues notice to Centre on alleged irregularities in coal block allocations

September 14, 2012 at 3:08 PM

New Delhi, Sep 14 (ANI): The Supreme Court on Friday issued a notice to the Centre on alleged irregularities in coal block allocations.

Michelle Kwan engaged to National Security officer

September 12, 2012 at 3:46 PM

Washington, Sept 12 (ANI): US figure skater Michelle Kwan has announced that she got engaged to Clay Pell, director for strategic planning on the National Security staff at the White House on September 3.

Cairn India reaches milestone of 100 million barrels of oil production from Rajasthan operations

September 11, 2012 at 2:50 PM

New Delhi, Sep.11 (ANI): The year 2012 has been an exciting year for Cairn so far. Crude oil production from the Rajasthan block touched 175,000 barrels of oil per day from the Mangala, Bhagyam, Raageshwari and Saraswati fields in Rajasthan block.

Grass root level workers are the pillars of the Congress: Aggrawal

August 5, 2012 at 5:24 PM

Delhi State Congress Committee president Jai Prakash Agarwal said the BCC presidents were the strongest pillars of the party.

Left protests in Delhi against Food Security Bill, demands subsidised PDS

August 3, 2012 at 5:47 PM

New Delhi, Aug 3 (ANI): Left parties on Friday staged a protest against some of the provisions of the Food Security Bill, and demanded changes in the existing Public Distribution System (PDS).

Johnny Depp ardent collector of celeb dolls

July 31, 2012 at 9:32 PM

Washington, July 31 (ANI): Johnny Depp loves collecting celebrity dolls and has one of Lindsay Lohan with an electronic tag on her ankle.

Depp's strange hobby; collects Barbie dolls

July 31, 2012 at 2:51 PM

Los Angeles, July 31 (IANS) Actor Johnny Depp is passionate about accumulating star figurines.

Indo-Pak talks to resume on Thursday

July 4, 2012 at 8:22 PM

New Delhi, July 4 (ANI): The Foreign Secretary level talks between India and Pakistan will resume on Thursday with a view to complete all the topics scheduled for consideration, after the first day of talks covering all aspects of the agenda, including Jammu and Kashmir, culminated here on Wednesday.

Health initiatives in flood affected Bihar

June 27, 2012 at 9:51 PM

Darbhana, June 27 (ANI): It is that time of the year again, when people in the north Indian plains wait anxiously for the rains to escape the trials of the unbearable Indian summer. The family of Ramdev Safi in Bisphi Block of Madhubani District, Bihar, is waiting too, but with dread and fear: for the water monster, they are sure, will strike again.

PM thanks Pranab Mukherjee on behalf of UPA

June 26, 2012 at 9:47 PM

New Delhi, June 26 (ANI): The Prime Minister, Dr. Manmohan Singh, on Tuesday expressed his government's gratitude to Pranab Mukherjee for his invaluable contribution to its work over the last eight years, and expressed hope to see him as India's next President.

Pranab Mukherjee resigns as Finance Minister

June 26, 2012 at 7:47 PM

New Delhi, June 26 (ANI): Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee submitted his resignation to Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh on Tuesday evening to contest the presidential election.

Mukherjee steps down as finance minister

June 26, 2012 at 7:39 PM

New Delhi, June 26 (IANS) Pranab Mukherjee Tuesday resigned as the finance minister to contest the July 19 presidential election as the candidate of the ruling United Progressive Alliance.

Small fire at North-Block office douses with no damage reports

June 24, 2012 at 6:03 PM

A fire that broke out in the second floor of North Block in New Delhi was doused out on Sunday afternoon in less than an hour. Primarily the causes of fire and reports of damages were not came out.............

Lara Bingle's reality show crashes in TV ratings war

June 20, 2012 at 10:29 AM

Melbourne, June 20 (ANI): Lara Bingle's life seemed to be far less attractive this time around, as the second episode of her reality show 'Being Lara Bingle' attracted merely 782,000 viewers, which was 143,000 fewer than the number of people who watched the premiere last week.

Neyveli Lignite to soon finalise power equipment suppliers

May 28, 2012 at 11:11 PM

Chennai, May 28 (IANS) Integrated lignite mining-cum-power generator Neyveli Lignite Corporation Ltd (NLC) will order boilers and turbine generators for its proposed 2x500 MW power plant at Neyveli in two months, a top official said.

Neyveli Lignite Corp to add 1,000 MW this fiscal

May 28, 2012 at 9:11 PM

Chennai, May 28 (IANS) Integrated lignite mining-cum-power generator Neyveli Lignite Corporation Ltd (NLC) hopes to add around 1,000 MW this fiscal to its existing 2,740 MW capacity, a top company official said.

DMK appeals to Neyveli contract workers to end strike

May 24, 2012 at 11:24 PM

Chennai, May 24 (IANS) Claiming the Tamil Nadu government was blind to their issues, DMK president and former chief minister M.Karunanidhi Thursday appealed to the contract workers of Neyveli Lignite Corporation Ltd (NLC) to end their strike and resume duties.

Govt. employees take anti-terrorism pledge on Rajiv Gandhi death anniversary

May 21, 2012 at 1:07 PM

New Delhi, May 21 (ANI): Anti Terrorism Day was observed throughout the country on Monday with employees in government offices, public sector undertakings (PSU) and other public institutions taking a pledge in this regard.

India pitches for ratings upgrade from Fitch

May 17, 2012 at 7:38 PM

New Delhi, May 17 (IANS) The Indian government Thursday asked Fitch to upgrade the country's sovereign ratings, claiming that current account and fiscal deficit were under control and flow of capital from overseas would continue as India's growth story remained intact.

Techincal problems continue to dog Neyveli lignite unit

April 10, 2012 at 4:35 PM

Chennai, April 10 (IANS) Mining-cum-power generation company Neyveli Lignite Corporation's 250 MW plant in Neyveli in Tamil Nadu has been down for the past 10 days owing to mechanical and refractory problems, a senior official of equipment vendor Bharat Heavy Electricals Ltd (BHEL) said.

BJP slams Manmohan Singh over coal scam row

March 23, 2012 at 8:48 PM

New Delhi, Mar 23 (ANI): The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Friday lashed at Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh over the alleged multi crore coal scam in which the country has reportedly lost up to 11 lakh crore rupees in revenue.

Coal scam: Communist leaders demand answers from PM

March 22, 2012 at 8:44 PM

New Delhi, Mar 22 (ANI): Communist Party of India (CPI) leader D. Raja on Thursday sought an explanation from Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh over a Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) report on coal block allocation that reported a loss of Rs 10.67 lakh crores.

Jagdambika Pal defends Govt. over CAG report on coal block allocation

March 22, 2012 at 8:43 PM

New Delhi, Mar 22 (ANI): Amid sharp criticism from leaders of various political outfits over a Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) report on coal block allocation that reported a loss of Rs 10.67 lakh crore, Congress leader Jagdambika Pal on Thursday defended the government, saying if the coalfields had been auctioned, it would have led to a rise in the cost of power generation.

Jagdambika Pal defends Govt. over CAG report on coal block allocation

March 22, 2012 at 4:00 PM

New Delhi, Mar 22 (ANI): Amid sharp criticism from leaders of various political outfits over a Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) report on coal block allocation that reported a loss of Rs 10.67 lakh crore, Congress leader Jagdambika Pal on Thursday defended the government, saying if the coalfields had been auctioned, it would have led to a rise in the cost of power generation.

Coal scam: Communist leaders demand answers from PM

March 22, 2012 at 2:48 PM

New Delhi, Mar 22 (ANI): Communist Party of India (CPI) leader D. Raja on Thursday sought an explanation from Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh over a Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) report on coal block allocation that reported a loss of Rs 10.67 lakh crores.

Strengthening India Oman defence ties

December 28, 2011 at 5:09 PM

New Delhi, Dec 28 (ANI): Oman's Minister for Defence, Sayyid Badr bin Saud bin Harib Al Busaidi, arrived in India today to strengthen military ties with India.

Telangana Congress MPs protest outside Parliament

December 7, 2011 at 4:09 PM

New Delhi, Dec 7 (ANI): Congress lawmakers from Andhra Pradesh's Telangana region protested outside Parliament's Gate No. 1 on Wednesday demanding a Bill for the creation of the new state.

Flagship programmes need proper implementation

November 7, 2011 at 7:36 PM

Ranchi, Nov. 7 (ANI): Over the years, one has often failed to understand why opinions vary among the nation's leaders on a particular issue. Often, because of these differences national flagship programs do not benefit the people living in far-flung regions the way they are expected to.

Fear of Maoists stalls development work in Orissa

October 18, 2011 at 9:12 PM

Khaprakhol (Orissa), Oct 18 (ANI): The fear of Maoists has brought several development projects to a complete halt in Khaprakhol Block of Orissa's Bolangir District.

Woes of flood victims in Orissa increase after water recedes

September 14, 2011 at 5:29 PM

Bhubaneswar, Sep 14 (ANI): The woes of the flood victims in Orissa have aggravated with the receding of floodwaters.

Mozambique Defence Minister arrives in Delhi

June 28, 2011 at 3:31 PM

New Delhi, June 28 (ANI): Mozambique Defence Minister Filipe Jacinto Nyussi, who is on a five-day official visit to India, was given a ceremonial welcome at the defence headquarters (South Block) here today.

Sriprakash Jaiswal meets Czech Trade Minister

June 14, 2011 at 8:28 PM

New Delhi, June 14 (ANI): A delegation led by Union Minister of Coal Sriprakash Jaiswal met Czech Trade and Industry Minister Martin Kocourek in Prague.

Italian envoy summoned over Turban issue

March 23, 2011 at 8:29 PM

New Delhi, Mar 23 (ANI): India on Wednesday summoned Italian Ambassador Giacomo Sanfelice Di Monteforte here and lodged a protest against leading golfer Jeev Milkha Singh's coach Amritinder Singh being asked to take off his turban during a security check at Milan airport.

Chief Election Commissioner declares modalities of election

March 18, 2011 at 7:33 PM

Thiruvananthapuram, Mar 18(ANI): Chief Election Commissioner S.Y. Qureshi on Friday spelt out the limitations about expenditure to be incurred by the candidates in the ensuing polls to the legislatures of Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, West Bengal and Assam.

Google Search now lets users block websites they don't like

March 12, 2011 at 10:22 AM

London, Mar 12 (ANI): Google has updated its search engine to add a new feature using which users can block websites they don't like.

2G scam: Left parties ask President Patil to convince Govt. on JPC

November 30, 2010 at 4:04 PM

New Delhi, Nov 30 (ANI): Left party leaders on Tuesday called on President Pratibha Patil and urged her to advise the UPA Government to accept their demand for a Joint Parliamentary Probe (JPC) into the 2G spectrum scam.

Kerala civic body polls commence

October 23, 2010 at 12:35 PM

Thiruvananthapuram, Oct.23 (ANI): The first phase of the civic body polls began in Kerala on Saturday, as people from seven districts, out of the 14, visited polling stations to cast their votes.

Jammu and Kashmir village residents complain about poor basic facilities

October 8, 2010 at 6:25 PM

Belodarkon (Jammu and Kashmir), Oct.8 (ANI): Residents of Belodarkon village, which falls under the Keller block of Jammu and Kashmir's Pulwama District have complained about a lack of basic facilities like road connectivity, power and drinking water in their area.

Ultrasound 'accelerates healing of fractures'

October 8, 2010 at 12:44 PM

Washington, Oct 08 (ANI): A new report has suggested that ultrasound can speed up the healing of fractures.

BLADE software eliminates threats of 'drive-by downloads' from Internet

October 7, 2010 at 1:50 PM

Washington, Oct 7 (ANI): Researchers at the Georgia Institute of Technology and California-based SRI International have developed a new tool that eliminates drive-by download threats.

J.Lo hasn't yet helped her old school despite huge 'Idol' deal

September 24, 2010 at 3:21 PM

New York, Sep 24 (ANI): While Jennifer Lopez has snagged a whopping 12 million dollar deal with 'American Idol', she hasn't as yet give some of her millions to her old school in the Bronx.he 'Jenny From the Block' singer went to Holy Family School in Bronx.

Five Air Force planes carrying rescue and relief material land in Leh

August 7, 2010 at 3:03 PM

New Delhi, Aug 7 (ANI): Rescue and relief operations at Leh received a major boost today with arrival of five plane loads of men and material augmented by the Armed Forces.

Mark Wahlberg would return to rap only for Justin Bieber

August 6, 2010 at 4:08 PM

London, Aug 06 (ANI): American actor and rapper Mark Wahlberg has said that he can return to rap if he gets a chance to collaborate with Canadian singer Justin Bieber, because his daughter adores the young star.

Ghana Army chief in India

June 28, 2010 at 10:52 PM

New Delhi, June 28 (ANI): Ghana Army Chief Major General Joseph Narh Adinkrah arrived in New Delhi for a four day official visit on Monday.

No restriction on Pak over use of F-16s : PAF chief

June 28, 2010 at 1:43 PM

Islamabad, June 28 (ANI): Pakistan Air Force (PAF) chief Air Chief Marshal Rao Qamar Suleman has said that the PAF would utilise all its assets, including the newly inducted F-16 fighter aircraft, against all 'external and internal' threats.

PAF inducts three F-16s received from US in its fleet

June 27, 2010 at 5:03 PM

Islamabad, June 27 (ANI): The Pakistan Air Force (PAF) on Sunday formally inducted the first three of the 18 F-16 C/D Block 52 fighter jets bought from the US into its fleet at the Jacobabad air base.

Ciggie smoking, fructose consumption worsens liver disease

April 28, 2010 at 12:31 PM

Washington, Apr 28 (ANI): Modifiable risk factors such as cigarette smoking and fructose consumption can worsen nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD), scientists have claimed.

US to India: Keeping close watch on weapons supplied to Pakistan

April 19, 2010 at 5:54 PM

New Delhi, Apr.19 (ANI): The United States has assured India that it is keeping a close watch on the weapons supplied to Pakistan and, will investigate if there is any 'misuse' of the weapons tramsferred to Islambad.

Tribal culture, a source of strength in Manipur culture

April 19, 2010 at 5:54 PM

Imphal, Apr 19 (ANI): Manipur is home to different tribes who live together in perfect harmony.

Migratory birds' berry eating habits can teach us about healthy eating

March 25, 2010 at 2:03 PM

Washington, Mar 25 (ANI): Migratory birds favor the arrow-wood berry, high in anti-oxidants, during long flights, say researchers who claim that the birds' diets might be used to understand the role of berries in human health.

Ferdinand aiming for world cup final

March 3, 2010 at 4:59 PM

London, Mar. 3 (ANI): England captain Rio Ferdinand has said that he would get "very disappointed" if his team doesn't make it to the World Cup final.

Commonwealth boxing championship venue inaugurated

February 24, 2010 at 5:31 PM

New Delhi, Feb 24 (ANI): Delhi Chief Minister Sheila Dikshit on Wednesday inaugurated the upgraded Talkatora Indoor Stadium, one of the venues for the Commonwealth Games.

Govt. formulates scheme to promote E- governance in Panchayats

February 18, 2010 at 8:26 PM

New Delhi, Feb.18 (ANI): Ministry of Panchayati Raj has formulated a new centrally sponsored scheme for e- governance in Panchayati Raj Institutions.

Bring Pune blast culprits to justice at earliest: Prime Minister

February 14, 2010 at 5:44 PM

New Delhi, Feb 14 (ANI): Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh on Sunday directed both Centre and Maharashtra Government officials to take co-ordinated and effective steps to identify and bring culprits of Pune blast to justice.

New technique could lead to discovery of "island" of unusually stable elements

February 11, 2010 at 2:59 PM

London, Feb 11 (ANI): Scientists have come up with a new technique that could help find an "island" of unusually stable elements by directly measuring the mass of elements heavier than uranium.

Kandhamal riot victims flee from Orissa due to government's failure to provide relief

December 25, 2009 at 8:52 PM

Srikakulam (Orissa), Dec 25 (ANI): Orissa is witnessing mass migration by the tribals victims of last year's religious violence, due to apathy of the administration.

NREGA gives fresh lease of life to Assam villages

December 11, 2009 at 7:16 PM

Guwahati, (ANI): The National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme (NREGA) launched by the Centre has given a fillip to rural development and employment opportunities in many parts of the country.

Increased dairy intake cuts risk of uterine fibroids in black women

December 5, 2009 at 1:22 PM

Washington, Dec 5 (ANI): Black women with high intake of dairy products have a reduced incidence of uterine leiomyomata (fibroids), say researchers.

Farmers on hunger strike in Orissa

November 12, 2009 at 5:26 PM

Kalahandi (Orissa), Nov 12 (ANI): Farmers in Kalahandi District have gone on an indefinite hunger strike today, demanding compensation for crop damage.

Everyone should do their allotted hours of work: Chidambaram

September 1, 2009 at 1:32 PM

New Delhi, Sep 1 (ANI): Home Minister P Chidambaram on Tuesday inaugurated a biometric identification system in his ministry to ensure punctuality among the staff.

Jharkhand drought victims get free ration

August 10, 2009 at 12:52 PM

Bero Block (Jharkhand), Aug 10 (ANI): As the drought situation becomes graver, authorities distributed free grains to poor people in Bero Block of Jharkhand on Sunday.

Video Gamers get addicted to consoles like compulsive gamblers

August 1, 2009 at 11:28 AM

Washington, Aug 1 (ANI): People who play video games may get addicted for life to their consoles, just like gamblers get hooked to cards, warn health experts.

India will not tolerate terrorism: Preneet Kaur

May 29, 2009 at 10:48 AM

New Delhi, May 29 (IANS) India wants peace with neighbours but it will not tolerate terrorism, Minister of State for External Affairs Preneet Kaur said soon after taking charge Friday.

Security scenario around India matter of concern: Antony

May 25, 2009 at 5:22 PM

New Delhi, May 25 (IANS) Advocating 'eternal vigilance', A.K. Antony Monday expressed concern over the security scenario around India and spelt out priority areas in his second term as defence minister -- infrastructure development in northeast and border areas, modernisation of the armed forces and welfare of the troops.

Elderly people's appetite linked to mortality

May 14, 2009 at 10:09 AM

Washington, May 13 (ANI): A new study has found a link between elderly people's appetite and mortality rates.

Pawar to attend BJD-NCP-Left rally in Orissa

April 2, 2009 at 12:05 AM

Bhubaneswar, April 1 (IANS) Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) chief Sharad Pawar will participate in an election rally organised here Friday by the Biju Janata Dal and its allies, including the Left parties, the BJD said Wednesday.

BrahMos cruise missile successfully tested

March 29, 2009 at 4:00 PM

Pokhran, Mar 29 (ANI): The Block II version of the BrahMos cruise missile was successfully tested on Sunday, hitting its target during a test at the Pokhran firing range in Rajasthan.

CIA chief discusses security cooperation with Chidambaram

March 19, 2009 at 4:10 PM

New Delhi, March 19 (IANS) Terrorism, unrest in neighbouring Pakistan and cooperation in security topped the agenda at a meeting between visiting United States Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) chief Leon Panetta and Home Minister P. Chidambaram here Thursday.

Sharp voice against corporate control of water

March 16, 2009 at 1:01 AM

As the 5th World Water Forum (WWF) begins in Istanbul, activists, social movements and non-governmental organizations from Turkey and around the world are holding counter events

Physically challenged student pins Flag on the Army Chief

February 3, 2009 at 10:05 PM

New Delhi, Feb. 3 (ANI): A physically challenged student Pawel pinned a flag on the Army Chief General Deepak Kapoor on the occasion of 50th Flag Week of the Deaf on Tuesday.

Chidambaram discusses establishing new NSG hubs with army chief

January 13, 2009 at 7:47 PM

New Delhi, Jan 13 (IANS) Home Minister P. Chidambaram Tuesday discussed setting up of four new regional hubs of the National Security Guard (NSG) with its Director General J.K. Dutt and Army Chief General Deepak Kapoor.

India briefs envoys on Pakistan's links to Mumbai terror

January 6, 2009 at 4:27 PM

New Delhi, Jan 6 (IANS) In an all-out diplomatic offensive, India Tuesday briefed envoys from across the world on the links between the Mumbai carnage and Pakistan in which Prime Minister Manmohan Singh says Islamabad is complicit.