Everything you need to know about Chak Gulam Rasool Wala: news, reviews, in-depth analysis, opinion and more
Everything you need to know about Chak Gulam Rasool Wala: news, reviews, in-depth analysis, opinion and more
Srinagar, May 18 (IANS) Are Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah and Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) president Mehbooba Mufti hunting for "safe" seats for the 2014 assembly elections? The question is particularly poignant in Abdullah's case as it would mean his moving away from a constituency that his grandfather and father have nursed since 1975 and which has gone out of the family's grasp only once.
Hyderabad, May 16 (IANS) After a gap of four years, Andhra Pradesh has reconstituted the state's minority commission, officials said here Thursday.
Pune, May 11 (IANS) Pune Warriors won the toss and elected to bat in their Indian Premier League (IPL) tie against Mumbai Indians at the Subrata Roy Sahara Stadium here Saturday.
Pune, May 10 (IANS) Having made his Indian Premier League (IPL) debut against Kolkata Knight Riders, Pune Warriors all-rounder Parvez Rasool is already eyeing a berth in the Indian national squad.
Pune, May 9 (IANS) The following is the scoreboard of the Indian Premier League (IPL) match between Kolkata Knight Riders and Pune Warriors at the Subrata Roy Sahara Stadium here Thursday.
Pune, May 9 (IANS) The Kolkata Knight Riders romped home to their first away win in the Indian Premier League (IPL) beating the Pune Warriors by 46 runs at the Subrata Roy Sahara Stadium here Thursday.
Pune, May 9 (IANS) Kolkata Knight Riders skipper Gautam Gambhir won the toss and elected to bat against Pune Warriors in their Indian Premier League (IPL) match here Thursday.
Beijing, May 4 (Xinhua-ANI): Pakistan's interim Prime Minister, Mir Hazar Khan Khoso Friday announced that he would transfer the reign of the government to the elected representative on completion of the May 11 parliamentary elections, local media reported.
Islamabad, May 3 (IANS) Pakistan's interim Prime Minister, Mir Hazar Khan Khoso Friday announced that he would transfer the reins of the government to the elected representative on completion of the May 11 parliamentary elections.
Srinagar, April 28 (IANS) A sarpanch in north Kashmir's Baramulla district was injured after unidentified gunmen opened fire at him Sunday evening, police said. He suffered a superficial injury and was discharged after first aid.
Washington, April 27 (IANS) "Chak de phatte goooaaalll Joffrey Lupul! Torrronto Maple Putayyy!" - that's how a Punjabi commentator does play-by-play on CBC's "Hockey Night in Canada" to win new ice hockey fans.
Srinagar, April 8 (IANS) Unidentified gunmen shot dead a sarpanch (village council chief) in south Kashmir's Pulwama district Monday, police said.
New Delhi, Apr 6 (ANI): Jammu and Kashmir cricketer Parvez Rasool has achieved another first by getting the nod from the selection panel headed by Sandeep Patil for the ICC Champions Trophy 2013. Off-spinner Harbhajan Singh has been left out.
Johannesburg, Mar 26 (ANI): More than 20 South African players, who are on the list of various teams of the Indian Premier League starting from April 3, are reportedly ready to test their skills against some of the best players in the world.
Gurgaon, March 20 (IANS) Virender Sehwag's poor run of form continued Wednesday as he was back to pavilion for four runs, but his Delhi team beat Jammu and Kashmir by 17 runs in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy Twenty20 tournament here.
Mumbai, March 14 (IANS) US-based Indian filmmaker Mira Nair doesn't aspire to own a big production company, but she has one little wish: to direct Shimit Amin's next film.
CAIT National President B. C. Bhartia and Secretary General Praveen Khandelwal have said that the Food Safety Act and its rules have been framed in keeping the interest of foreign companies which will promote ?packed food? in the Country and will prove much detrimental to the interests of existing food business in the Country
Gulmarg (J-K), Feb.4 (ANI): The tourism department in Jammu and Kashmir and the Indian Institute of Ski and Mountaineering (IISM) have introduced hot air balloon rides to promote adventure tourism in the valley.
New Delhi, Jan 30 (IANS) Model-turned-host Pravesh Rana says he finds daily soaps very boring and can't imagine himself doing one.
Mumbai, Jan 24 (IANS) The stage is set for the celebrations of the birthday of Prophet Mohammed in India, a pre-independence tradition to unite Hindus and Muslims against the British, with over half a million people likely to participate in a procession here Friday.
The Hockey India, the governing body of national and international Hockey in India has decided to send back to nine Pakistani players amid growing tension at India-Pakistan border..................
New Delhi, Jan 15 (IANS) Hockey India has decided to send nine Pakistani players home amid growing sub-continental border tensions.
Srinagar, Jan 2 (IANS) The dreams of budding cricketers in Jammu and Kashmir Wednesday touched new heights when a 24-year-old local youth was selected for the 14-member India 'A' team to play a warm-up match against England Jan 6.
Mumbai, Jan 2 (IANS) Fast bowler Sreesanth has been included in the India 'A' team for the one-day warm-up against England to be held at Palam Cricket Ground, Delhi, Jan 6.
Qadian (Punjab), Dec. 30 (ANI): The three-day annual convention of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community began at Qadian, the birthplace of the sect founder, Mirza Gulam Ahmad in Gurdaspur district of Punjab.
Islamabad, Dec. 25 (ANI): A Pakistani man allegedly cut off the nose of his ex-wife in Faisalabad, to take revenge for divorcing him.
Islamabad, Dec 25 (IANS) A Pakistani man, said to be a drug addict, allegedly cut off the nose of his former wife for divorcing him a year ago, Geo News said Tuesday.
Srinagar, Dec.24 (ANI): Christmas has proved to be a boon for papier mache artisans in Kashmir, as they are doing brisk business.
Doha, Dec 19 (IANS) Pakistan hockey captain Mohammed Imran hailed the Hockey Indian League (HIL), saying it will help players from both the nations to learn from their European counterparts.
Lahore, Dec 18 (IANS) The Pakistan hockey squad Tuesday morning departed to participate in the upcoming second Asian Champions Trophy commencing Dec 20 in Qatar.
Patna, Dec 13 (IANS) A Bihar court Thursday jailed for three years an Afghan with close links to the Taliban who was arrested in Purnia district in 2010 for trying to illegally sneak into Bangladesh, a government lawyer said.
Srinagar, Dec. 11 (ANI): Migratory birds are flocking to the Hokersar Wetland Reserve near Srinagar with the onset of winters in the Kashmir Valley.
Melbourne, Dec 9 (IANS) India went down 2-3 to arch rivals Pakistan in the bronze medal play-off at the Champions Trophy hockey championship here Sunday.
Srinagar, Dec. 4 (ANI): The world famous Dal Lake is getting ready to welcome hordes of tourists, as houseboat owners in the valley have begun maintenance and repairing of their houseboats with the onset of the winter season.
Islamabad, Nov. 30 (Xinhua-ANI): At least 12 people were injured when unknown gunmen opened fire on a political gathering in Sanghar, a small town in central Sindh province in southern Pakistan on Friday, reported local media Dunya.
Islamabad, Nov 30 (IANS) Unidentified gunmen Friday opened fire at a vehicle carrying a Pakistani politician during an anti-government rally in which at least 12 people were wounded, media reports said.
Union Health Minister Gulam Nabi Azad has announced that National Cancer Institute (NCI) and National Cardio Care Centre(NCCC) would be set up at the second campus of All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS)
Perth, Nov 24 (IANS) India trounced Pakistan 5?2 in their third match of the nine?a?side Lanco International Super Series hockey event here Saturday.
Srinagar, Nov.22 (ANI): Protesters shouted anti-Israel slogans here on Thursday, and called on the Indian Government to condemn previous Israeli air strikes in the Gaza Strip, where a ceasefire is now in place.
Shimla, Nov 19 (IANS) Himachal Pradesh was able to achieve 95 percent of targets under the National Rural Health Mission (NRHM), Chief Minister Prem Kumar Dhumal said here Monday.
Islamabad, Nov. 18 (ANI): Referring to the petition filed against the renaming of a chowk in Lahore after Indian freedom fighter Bhagat Singh, an editorial in a Pakistani daily has said the petition only illustrates the growing ignorance and sheltered approach of Pakistanis towards other religions.
Karachi, Nov. 15 (ANI): The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has directed telecom operators to permanently ban Mobile Number Portability (MNP) service with immediate effect for security reasons.
Budgam (Jammu and Kashmir) Nov. 14 (ANI): Jammu and Kashmir Government has set up a new reeling unit in Bhagat-e-Kanipora of Budgam district to boost cocoon production in the valley and generate employment for the youth.
Islamabad, Oct 26 (IANS) The Pakistan Hockey Federation (PHF) has dropped former captain Sohail Abbas and senior forward Rehan Butt from the 27-probables for the Champions Trophy to be held at Melbourne from Dec 1.
Johannesburg, Oct 26(ANI): Delhi Daredevils, the only Indian Premier League team to have reached the semifinal stage of the ongoing Champions League Twenty20, once again failed to make it to the final of a major competition, as they lost to Highveld Lions by 22 runs at Kingsmead on Thursday in the first semifinal.
Karachi, Oct. 25 (ANI): The Pakistan Hockey Federation (PHF), in its first major overhaul after the 2012 London Olympics disaster, has dissolved the selection committee and named former chief selector Hanif Khan as the national coach, replacing Khwaja Junaid.
Badgam, Oct 22 (ANI): The Jammu and Kashmir Government has planned to take steps for the restoration of the historical cave of well-known Sufi saint, Sheikh Noor-ud-Din Noorani, popularly known as Alamdar-e-Kashmir, with an aim to provide impetus to the tourism industry.
Johannesburg, Oct 20 (IANS) South African team Highveld Lions assured themselves of a place in the semifinal of the Champions League Twenty20 tournament with a five-wicket win over Yorkshire here Saturday.
Cape Town, Oct 18 (IANS) Shane Watson's all-round show and a timely knock from skipper Brad Haddin helped Sydney Sixers beat the Highveld Lions by five wickets in the Champions League Twenty20 tournament here Thursday.
Johannesburg, Oct 15 (ANI): The Highveld Lions convincingly beat the Mumbai Indians by eight wickets due to a record 121-run partnership between Neil McKenzie and rising star Quinton de Kock in their first Twenty20 Champions League group game at the Wanderers.
Islamabad, Oct. 10 (ANI): The Tehreek-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP), which attacked 14-year-old National Award Peace winner Malala Yousafzai, on Tuesday has said they will target the "secular-minded lady" again if she survives.
Islamabad, Sep 22 (ANI): Pakistan's future is possibly not very bright because of the nation's old, undying habit of not being willing to stand up to reason and logic, and its inability to raise voices against the demands of the extremists, who are increasingly gaining more control over the country and its people, an editorial in a Pakistani daily has said.
Islamabad, Sep 22 (IANS) Pakistan's telecom operators lost a staggering Rs.450 million Friday due to the blocking of mobile phones in 15 cities across the country that cut-off over 50 million people, a media report said Saturday.
Islamabad, Sep 22 (IANS) Pakistan limped back to normalcy Saturday, a day after blood clashes left 23 people dead and 200 others wounded following fierce protests over an anti-Islam film.
Ranchi, Sep 21 (ANI): Several development projects are stalled in Maoist-infested areas near Jharkhand's Ranchi city as labourers dread of being attacked by the ultras, leading to poor infrastructure facilities in the region.
Islamabad, Sep 21 (IANS) Mobile phone services have been suspended in 15 Pakistani cities to prevent any adverse incident Friday when millions are expected to hit the streets to condemn an anti-Islam film, Geo News reported.
Islamabad, Sept. 21 (ANI): The Pakistan government blocked cellular services in Karachi early on Friday, ahead of a national holiday, called 'Ishq-e-Rasool day'.
The publication of satirical cartoons relating to the Prophet Muhammad by a French magazine (Charles Hebdo) adds to the anger and widespread protests already simmering across many countries and societies that espouse the Islamic faith.
Islamabad, Sept. 19 (ANI): A Pakistani man has died after inhaling smoke from burning U.S. flags during a protest rally against the anti-Islam film - Innocence of Muslims.
Lahore, Sept. 17 (ANI): Jamaat-ud-Dawa chief Hafiz Saeed while attending a rally to protest against the anti-Islam film, believed to have been made by an Israeli American, said that the United States should make a law against blasphemy, failing which they would stop the functioning of U.S. consulates in Pakistan.
Srinagar, Sep 10 (IANS) As the water level in all the major rivers and streams of the Kashmir Valley continued to rise after incessant rain in the last four days, the authorities Monday sounded a flood alarm and set up flood control rooms at all district headquarters.
Lohardaga (Jharkhand), Sep 3 (ANI): Maoist fear looms large in Jharkhand's Lohardaga District as bauxite mine workers abandoned their work, following threats from the extremists.
Srinagar, Aug 14 (IANS) A moderate intensity quake jolted Jammu and Kashmir Tuesday although authorities said no loss of life or property has been reported so far.
London, July 29 (IANS) The Pakistani hockey coach and players feel that both India and Pakistan look good to regain their lost glory at the London Olympics.
Lohardaga (Jharkhand), July 20 (ANI): Children are migrating from Jharkhand's Lohardaga region to avoid being kidnapped and coercively recruited by Maoists.
Srinagar, July 19 (IANS) The Jammu and Kashmir Human Rights Commission (JKHRC) Thursday said "killing for sport" by security personnel who expect undue promotions and rewards for such illegal operations should be stopped.
Islamabad, July 13 (IANS) With high ambitions and loud claims, Pakistani hockey team left for Britain where they would participate in the London Olympics scheduled to start July 27.
Islamabad, July 9 (IANS) Pakistan's 18-member hockey team has completed its 10-day training camp for the upcoming London Olympics in the northwestern city of Abbottabad, an official said Monday.
New Delhi, July 9 (IANS) Former Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Sanjay Joshi, known as Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi's bete noire, Monday said he feared for his life and also wrote to Union Home Minister P. Chidambaram asking for adequate security.
Panaji, June 21 (IANS) A 58-year-old man was arrested Thursday for molesting a four-year-old girl in Goa's Calangute, 20 km from here, police said.
Lucknow, June 1 (IANS) A contract killer who along with his associates killed a Congress corporator in Maharashtra in 2010 was arrested here Friday, police said.
Ipoh (Malaysia), May 24 (IANS) India were thrashed 1-5 by New Zealand in their first match of the Azlan Shah Cup hockey tournament here Thursday evening.
New Delhi, May 12 (IANS) Thirty-six nurses from across India were Saturday honoured by President Pratibha Patil with the National Florence Nightingale Awards. This included Aruna Kumari, a midwife from Jharkhand who conducted up to 125 deliveries a month despite limited resources.
Film: Neeku Naaku Dash Dash; Producer: Anand Prasad; Writer and Director: Teja; Cast: Prince, Nanditha, Benarjee, Teertha, Venu, Thanikella Bharani, Parachuri Venkateswara Rao and others; Music: Yashwant; Background Music: Anoop Reubens; Cinematography: Rasool Ellore; Rating: **
Lohardaga, Apr 11 (ANI): The fear of Maoists in Jharkhand has badly affected tourism, despite the Lohardaga region being well-known for its scenic beauty and historic temples.
Dubai, Apr 6(ANI): Afghanistan Foreign Minister Zalmay Rasool has said his country won't be used as a launch pad for conducting US drones attacks on Pakistan after NATO combat forces withdraw at the end of 2014.
Dubai, Apr 6(ANI): Afghanistan Foreign Minister Zalmay Rasool has said his country won't be used as a launch pad for conducting US drones attacks on Pakistan after NATO combat forces at the end of 2014.
Islamabad, Mar 25 (ANI): The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) has declared former media advisor to the prime minister, Khurram Rasool, guilty of making money of people on the false pretext of sending them for Hajj.
The US has expanded its sanctions against Iran and decided to banned those companies who are indulged with the controversial nuclear programme.
Washington, March 29 (IANS) The US Wednesday expanded its sanctions against Iran to cover the shipping industry associated with the country's elite Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC).
New Delhi, Mar 20(ANI): The Delhi Daredevils have included Victoria all-rounder Glenn Maxwell and South Africa batsman Gulam Bodi instead of Colin Ingram and Travis Birt in their squad for the upcoming Indian Premier League.
New Delhi, Mar 20(ANI): The Delhi Daredevils have included Victoria all-rounder Glenn Maxwell and South Africa batsman Gulam Bodi instead of Colin Ingram and Travis Birt in their squad for the upcoming Indian Premier League.
New Delhi, Mar 2 (ANI): Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh on Friday paid his last respects to Union Culture Minister Kumari Selja's mother Kalavati, who passed away here after prolonged illness. She was 84.
New Delhi, Mar 2 (ANI): Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh on Friday paid his last respects to Union Culture Minister Kumari Selja's mother Kalavati, who passed away here after prolonged illness. She was 84.
Sopore (J-K), Feb.20 (ANI): Tension prevailed in Sopore, Jammu and Kashmir, on Monday, a day after unidentified gunmen had killed a 20-year old youth outside his home.
Islamabad, Feb 11 (ANI): An intelligence agency in Pakistan has warned the government to take immediate steps against the activities of some religious and militant outfits like the Sunni Tehreek and the Jamatud Dawa (JuD) to stop them from becoming 'pressure groups'.
Islamabad, Jan 27 (ANI): Pakistan Prime Minister Yousaf Raza Gilani's former media coordinator Khurram Rasool Butt has reportedly surrendered to the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) after he was sentenced to three years imprisonment by three different courts in the country.
Islamabad, Jan 27 (ANI): Pakistan Prime Minister Yousaf Raza Gilani's former media coordinator Khurram Rasool Butt has reportedly surrendered to the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) after he was sentenced to three years imprisonment by three different courts in the country.
Qadian, Dec 26 (ANI): The three day annual convention of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community began at Qadian city in Punjab's Gurdaspur district, which is also the birthplace of the sect founder, Mirza Gulam Ahmad.
Srinagar, Nov. 27 (ANI): Locals here are pinning their hopes in a village council to get their grievances redressed after the state assembly shifted secretariat to Jammu.
Islamabad, Nov 16 (ANI): Hundreds of protesters marched in Pakistan's Hyderabad city against the murder of three Hindus in Shikarpur on the call of the Joint Action Committee for Peace and Justice.
Srinagar, Nov 4 (ANI): The horticulture department of Jammu and Kashmir organised a fruit show on Thursday, with an aim to spread awareness among orchardists about growing rare and profitable varieties of fruits.
Narayanpur (Chhattisgarh), Oct 16 (ANI): Five Maoists were arrested on Sunday in Chhattisgarh's Narayanpur District.
Tangdhar (Jammu and Kashmir), Sep.14 (ANI): The Jammu and Kashmir Government organised a 'Kisan Mela' (Farmer Fair) in the border area of Tangdhar for the first time on Tuesday.
Srinagar, Aug 11 (ANI): Residents of Jammu and Kashmir's Srinagar city on Thursday complained that the prices of fruits, vegetables and meat in local markets have risen sharply during the holy month of Ramadan.
Lohardaga (Jharkhand), July 23 (ANI): A 20-year old woman Maoist named Sunita Kumari alias Shanti has laid down her arms before the police in Jharkhand's Lohardaga District.
Srinagar, May 15(ANI): Muslim leader Maulana Syed Athar Dehlavi, the chairman of the Anjuman-Minhaj-e- Rasool, has slammed separatist leaders of Jammu and Kashmir for leading hundreds in special funeral prayers for Al-Qaeda chief Osama bin Laden.
New Delhi, May 4 (ANI): A cross-section of Muslim intelligentsia in India has welcomed the elimination of Al Qaeda chief Osama bin Laden through a covert operation mounted by the US Navy Seals last weekend.
Srinagar, Mar.13 (ANI): The sale of the flower saplings has increased in Jammu and Kashmir with the onset of spring season.
Faisalabad, Feb 24(ANI): A relative of Shumaila Kanwal, who had committed suicide after the murder of her husband Fahim by US official Raymond Davis, is battling for his life after three armed men forcibly fed him poisonous pills.