Chandipur Kanpur

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

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

BJP will not retract from its decision to elevate Modi

June 16, 2013 at 5:56 PM

New Delhi, June 16 (ANI): Bharatiya Janata Party on Sunday said that it would not retract from the decision of choosing Narendra Modi as its election campaign leader.

Will not go back on Modi decision: BJP

June 16, 2013 at 4:28 PM

Kanpur, June 16 (IANS) Soon after the JD-U snapped ties with the NDA, the BJP Sunday said it will not go back on the decision to make Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi its election campaign chief.

23 percent of Indian elders face abuse: Report

June 14, 2013 at 9:48 PM

New Delhi, June 14 (IANS) Around 23 percent or more than one-fifth of India's elderly are known to have experienced abuse in the form of disrespect, verbal abuse, neglect while some have even faced assault, according to the "Elder Abuse in India 2013" report.

Women in Kanpur chant hymns, plough fields to please rain god

June 7, 2013 at 5:54 PM

Kanpur (Uttar Pradesh), June 7 (ANI): Women are ploughing dry fields and chanting hymns to please the god of rain in Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh.

Heat wave persists across north, eastern India

May 29, 2013 at 3:56 PM

Siliguri/ Kanpur, May 29 (ANI): The sweltering heat wave with mercury levels rising above 45 degrees in some places continues to persist in northern and eastern parts of India.

Teacher arrested for molesting three-year-old

May 29, 2013 at 3:40 PM

Kanpur, May 29 (IANS) A dance teacher was arrested here Wednesday for allegedly molesting a three-year-old girl, police said.

Anti-corruption protests in Kanpur, Bhopal mar government's anniversary

May 22, 2013 at 8:54 PM

Bhopal/Kanpur, May 22 (ANI): Anti-corruption protests in Bhopal and Kanpur marred the UPA-II Government's fourth anniversary celebrations on Wednesday.

One killed in Uttar Pradesh explosion

May 13, 2013 at 12:38 PM

Lucknow, May 13 (IANS) One person was killed Monday in an explosion in a factory in the Panki industrial area, near Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh Police said.

UPA draws sharp criticism over diesel price hike

May 11, 2013 at 8:46 PM

New Delhi/Patna/Kanpur, May 11 (ANI): Communist Party of India (CPI) leader D. Raja on Saturday lashed out at the Congress-led UPA Government at the Centre over the diesel price hike, saying this move would merely added to the woes of the people.

Pranab Mukherjee to attend two convocations in UP today

May 10, 2013 at 11:18 AM

Lucknow, May 10 (ANI): President Pranab Mukherjee is on a day long visit to Lucknow and Kanpur of Uttar Pradesh today.

India gifts Dornier 228 aircraft to Seychelles

May 7, 2013 at 12:49 PM

New Delhi, May 7 (ANI): India has gifted a Dornier 228 aircraft to Seychelles for maritime surveillance.

Fire erupts in DRDO laboratory in Odisha

April 29, 2013 at 10:36 PM

Bhubaneswar, April 29 (IANS) A fire broke out at a Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) laboratory in Odisha Monday but no one was injured and there was no damage to facilities, officials said.

Fire at DRDO complex, no loss of life reported

April 29, 2013 at 12:28 PM

Bhubaneswar, April 29 (IANS) A fire broke out at a magazine storage area of the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) at Chandipur in Odisha Monday. It was brought under control by fire fighters in five hours, officials said.

Fire breaks out at DRDO's Chandipur complex

April 29, 2013 at 9:40 AM

Chandipur on Sea (Odisha), April 29 (ANI): A fire broke out in an underground magazine store of the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) complex in Chandipur-on-Sea, Odisha, on Monday morning, triggering several explosions.

Fire at DRDO complex, no loss of life reported

April 29, 2013 at 9:32 AM

Bhubaneswar, April 29 (IANS) A fire broke out at a magazine store of the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) at Chandipur in Odisha Monday. It was brought under control by fire fighters in five hours, officials said.

Fire engulfs Kanpur transport factory

April 19, 2013 at 5:00 PM

Kanpur, April 19 (ANI): A massive fire engulfed a transport factory in Uttar Pradesh's Kanpur city on Friday afternoon.

Recycling of plastic providing employment in Kanpur

April 15, 2013 at 2:28 PM

Kanpur, April 15 (ANI): Recycling of plastic gained popularity in Kanpur with more than 300 units being set up and employing at least 40,000 people.

140 shanties gutted in Uttar Pradesh's Kushinagar

April 14, 2013 at 4:52 PM

Kushinagar/Kanpur (UP), April 14 (ANI): A raging fire engulfed a slum area in Khushinagar, Uttar Pradesh, on Saturday, leaving hundreds of people homeless.

Fire engulfs cardboard factory in Kanpur, one injured

March 28, 2013 at 12:34 PM

Kanpur, Mar 28 (ANI): A raging fire engulfed a cardboard factory in Kanpur, injuring one worker and causing extensive loss of property on Thursday.

Surge in flower sales ahead of Holi

March 24, 2013 at 7:14 PM

Kanpur, Mar 24 (ANI): The price of flowers in Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh, is increasing with the festival of colours, Holi, just three days away.

BJP, SP criticize new Criminal Law (Amendment) Bill 2013

March 14, 2013 at 8:38 PM

New Delhi, Mar. 14 (ANI): Opposition parties, led by the Bharatiya Janata Party and the Samajwadi Party, on Thursday, predictably criticized the revised version of the Criminal Law (Amendment) Bill 2013 that was approved by the Union Cabinet.

CPI-M dissatisfied with new anti-rape bill

March 14, 2013 at 7:50 PM

Kanpur, Mar.14 (ANI): The Communist Party of India-Marxist (CPI-M) on Thursday expressed dissatisfaction with the anti-rape bill drafted by the Centre in the wake of protests triggered by the brutal gang rape of a 23-year-old Delhi woman in December last year.

Scientists begin analysis to track missile glitch

March 13, 2013 at 1:34 PM

Bhubaneswar, March 13 (IANS) A day after the long-range cruise missile 'Nirbhay' deviated off course during its maiden launch off the Odisha coast, scientists Wednesday began the post-mission analysis to locate the fault, a defence scientist said.

India achieve partial success with its first cruise missile "Nirbhay"

March 12, 2013 at 6:32 PM

India Tuesday achieved partial success while test firing its first indigenous cruise missile ?Nirbhay? as it?s lift-off was successful but the flight was terminated halfway.....................

India achieves partial success with first cruise missile test

March 12, 2013 at 3:34 PM

New Delhi, Mar. 12 (ANI): India on Tuesday achieved partial success while test firing its first cruise missile called Nirbhay.

India terminates cruise missile test

March 12, 2013 at 2:30 PM

Bhubaneswar, March 12 (IANS) India Tuesday terminated the maiden test of a long-range cruise missile after it deviated off course but defence scientists claimed "it met the mission objectives successfully".

India may test new missile Tuesday

March 11, 2013 at 10:03 PM

Bhubaneswar, March 11 (IANS) India may conduct the maiden test of a missile off the Odisha coast Tuesday, defence sources said Monday.

Good weekend turnout at Test despite tight security

March 2, 2013 at 4:43 PM

Hyderabad, Mar 2 (IANS) Despite the unprecedented security in the wake of Feb 21 terror attack in Hyderabad, the second Test between India and Australia attracted huge crowds at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium.

India tests multi-barrel rocket launcher for second day

March 1, 2013 at 9:55 PM

Bhubaneswar, Mar 1 (IANS) India successfully tested its indigenously-built multi-barrel rocket launcher 'Pinaka' from a defence base in Odisha for the second consecutive day Friday, an official said.

India tests indigenous multi-barrel rocket launcher

February 28, 2013 at 6:43 PM

Bhubaneswar, Feb 28 (IANS) India Thursday successfully tested indigenously-built multi-barrel rocket launcher 'Pinaka' from a defence base in Odisha, an official said.

Copter scam: Samajwadi Party demands strict action, to take up issue in Parliament

February 15, 2013 at 4:17 PM

Kanpur, Feb 15 (ANI): Demanding strict action against those involved in the Rs. 3600-crore VVIP chopper deal, Samajwadi Party (SP) leader Ram Asrey Kushwaha on Friday said that his party would take up this issue in the Parliament.

Comedian Raju Srivastava vows to give happiness to all, if elected

February 13, 2013 at 6:33 PM

Ahmedabad, Feb. 13 (ANI): Comedian Raju Srivastava, who will be contesting the Lok Sabha elections from Kanpur on a Samajwadi Party (SP) ticket, on Wednesday said that his sole motive is to give a permanent smile to the people of the country through his new innings in the political battlefield.

Building collapse kills three, injures four in Kanpur

February 5, 2013 at 4:30 PM

Kanpur, Feb. 5 (ANI): Three people were killed and four others were injured after roof of a building collapsed due to incessant rainfall on Tuesday in Kanpur.

Three killed in Kanpur house collapse

February 5, 2013 at 3:58 PM

Kanpur, Feb 5 (IANS) At least three people, one of them a 12-year-old girl, were killed when the roof of their house caved in following overnight rains here Tuesday, police said.

India hands over Dornier plane to Seychelles

January 31, 2013 at 8:14 PM

New Delhi, Jan 31 (IANS) Defence Minister A.K. Antony Thursday handed over a Dornier surveillance aircraft to Seychelles Foreign Minister Jean Paul Adam, describing it as another "milestone" in the defence cooperation between the two countries.

Karat seeks justice for youth jailed for false terror charges

January 29, 2013 at 10:38 PM

Lucknow, Jan 29 (IANS) CPI-M leader Prakash Karat met Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav Tuesday and asked him to rehabilitate Muslim youth who had been cleared of terror charges.

Three of a family killed in road mishap

January 28, 2013 at 4:56 PM

Kanpur, Jan 28 (IANS) Three people of a family were killed Monday when a truck rammed into a motorcycle at Audauri village, on the outskirts of Kanpur, police said.

India to test subsonic cruise missile in February

January 25, 2013 at 6:40 PM

Bangalore, Jan 25 (IANS) India will flight test its "Nirbhay (fearless)" subsonic cruise missile in February from the integrated test range at Chandipur in Odisha on the east coast, a top defence official said Friday.

Harassed by stalker, woman kills self

January 24, 2013 at 6:16 PM

Kanpur, Jan 24 (IANS) Harassed by a stalker, a 20-year-old woman committed suicide here by consuming a poisonous substance, police said Thursday. The man who troubled her was arrested.

India and EU link up their SMEs

January 23, 2013 at 10:32 AM

New Delhi, Jan 23 (IANS) Even as a free trade agreement with the European Union is hanging fire, a technology platform of the 27-member bloc has joined hands with Indian business associations to facilitate two-way trade between small and medium enterprises (SMEs).

Mercury at record low in UP

January 9, 2013 at 1:05 PM

Lucknow, Jan 9 (IANS) An intense cold weather continued for the sixth straight day in Uttar Pradesh Wednesday, with temperatures falling below zero in Agra, Lucknow and Kanpur, setting a new record of lows.

Tell us your paintings' prices, buyers, CPI-M asks Mamata

January 5, 2013 at 10:23 PM

Kolkata, Jan 5 (IANS) Ridiculing West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee's claim that she would sell her paintings to collect funds for her Trinamool Congress' panchayat poll campaign, the CPI-M Saturday demanded that she disclose the names of buyers and the prices they were paying.

Australia Test in Kanpur shifted to Hyderabad

December 28, 2012 at 2:21 PM

Mumbai, Dec 28 (IANS) The third cricket Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy between India and Australia has been shifted from Kanpur to Hyderabad.

Bank robbers inspired by 'Ocean's 11' arrested in Kanpur

December 27, 2012 at 11:25 PM

Kanpur, Dec 27 (IANS) Four people, including two students, who carried out a sophisticated robbery - inspired by Hollywood film Ocean's 11 - at a bank here last month, have been arrested and most of the stolen Rs.23 lakh recovered, police said.

Australia asks BCCI to shift Kanpur Test due to inapt international facilities

December 27, 2012 at 11:41 AM

Sydney, Dec 27(ANI): Australia has urged the Board of Cricket Control in India (BCCI) to shift a Test match from Kanpur to some other venue during their upcoming tour due to lack of international facilities.

India successfully test fires Astra missile third time in a week

December 24, 2012 at 1:57 PM

Bhubaneswar, Dec 24 (IANS) India Monday successfully test fired its indigenously developed Astra air-to-air interceptor missile from a defence base in Odisha for the third time within a week, an official said.

Protests against Delhi gangrape in Uttar Pradesh too

December 22, 2012 at 6:21 PM

Lucknow, Dec 22 (IANS) Massive protests over the brutal gangrape in Delhi erupted across many parts of Uttar Pradesh Saturday, as people took to the streets to vent their anger at the rapists and the inability of the police to prevent the heinous crime.

Fog blinds UP, disrupts railway traffic

December 22, 2012 at 10:05 AM

Lucknow, Dec 22 (IANS) More than 84 trains were delayed due to the thick fog that enveloped the Uttar Pradesh capital and most parts of the state early Saturday, officials here said.

India successfully test fires Astra interceptor missile

December 21, 2012 at 4:05 PM

Bhubaneswar, Dec 21 (IANS) India Friday successfully test fired its indigenously developed Astra air-to-air interceptor missile from a defence base in Odisha, official said.

India tests nuclear-capable Prithvi-II missile

December 20, 2012 at 11:33 AM

Bhubaneswar, Dec 20 (IANS) India Thursday successfully test-fired its indigenously developed nuclear-capable ballistic Prithvi-II missile from a test range in Odisha, a defence official said.

Everybody expected this rough patch: Dhoni

December 12, 2012 at 7:12 PM

Nagpur, Dec 12 (IANS) India captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni is not surprised with his team's rough patch in the Tests and said Wednesday that his boys are high on morale ahead of the fourth and the final Test against England that will be their only chance to avoid a sries defeat at home.

India attempts to break national anthem singing world record

December 9, 2012 at 2:44 PM

Kanpur, Dec 9 (ANI): Almost 50,000 people, including students and volunteers attempted to create a new world record of singing the Indian national anthem in Kanpur on Sunday.

Rs.15 lakh looted from Kanpur bank

November 29, 2012 at 7:19 PM

Lucknow, Nov 29 (IANS) A gang of robbers Thursday barged into a bank in Kanpur city and looted Rs.15 lakh cash at gunpoint, police said.

Kanpur Police baton charge students for protest against exam fee hike

November 26, 2012 at 8:15 PM

Kanpur, Nov.26 (ANI): Police in Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh, on Monday baton charged students who were protesting against the varsity administration's decision to hike examination fees.

India successfully test fires missile interceptor

November 23, 2012 at 8:42 PM

Bhubaneswar, Nov 23 (IANS) India Friday successfully test fired a ballistic missile interceptor from a defence base in Odisha as part of its efforts to create a shield against incoming enemy missiles, an official said.

India test fires Advanced Air Defence missile

November 23, 2012 at 6:02 PM

Balasore (Odisha): India on Friday successfully test-fired an indigenously developed supersonic interceptor missile, capable of destroying a hostile ballistic missile, from a test range off the Odisha coast.

India test?fires missile interceptor

November 23, 2012 at 1:46 PM

Bhubaneswar, Nov 23 (IANS) India Friday test?fired a ballistic missile interceptor from a defence base in Odisha as part of its efforts to create a shield against incoming enemy missiles, defence officials said.

India to test interceptor missile today

November 23, 2012 at 11:45 AM

India is all set to test its indigenous Advanced Air Defence (AAD) endo-atmospheric interceptor missile - the ballistic missile which destroys another ballistic missile in the air - on Friday from a defence base in Odisha, an official said Thursday............

Uttar Pradesh industries observe shutdown over power tariff hike

November 22, 2012 at 6:42 PM

Kanpur, Nov.22 (ANI): Factories, the small and medium scale industrial units in particular, resorted to an extensive shutdown as a mark of protest against hike in power tariff by the Government of Uttar Pradesh on Thursday.

India to test Advanced Air Defence missile on Friday

November 22, 2012 at 1:30 PM

Bhubaneswar, Nov.22 (ANI): India is expected to test the indigenous Advanced Air Defence (AAD) endo-atmospheric interceptor missile on Friday.

India to test ballistic missile interceptor Friday

November 22, 2012 at 11:54 AM

Bhubaneswar, Nov 22 (IANS) India is preparing to test a ballistic missile interceptor from a defence base in Odisha on Friday, an official said Thursday.

India to test ballistic missile interceptor Friday

November 22, 2012 at 10:34 AM

Bhubaneswar, Nov 22 (IANS) India is preparing to test a ballistic missile interceptor from a defence base in Odisha Friday, an official said Thursday.

Muslims across India welcome Kasab's execution, distribute sweets

November 22, 2012 at 9:38 AM

Kanpur/Lucknow/Ahmedabad/Allahabad/Mumbai, Nov.22 (ANI): Muslims across India have welcomed the execution of Ajmal Kasab, the lone survivor of the Pakistan-based militant squad responsible for the terror strike on Mumbai that claimed 166 lives in November 2008.

Dhoni unlikely to go with three spinners

November 14, 2012 at 5:54 PM

Ahmedabad, Nov 14 (IANS) India captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni has hinted that he is unlikely to play three spinners in the four-Test series opener against England starting at the Motera here Thursday.

UP's Master Saheb on wheels hits road block

November 14, 2012 at 1:30 PM

Lucknow, Nov 14 (IANS) This frail man has something in common with the Samajwadi Party (SP) government in Uttar Pradesh. He rides a bicycle, which is the election symbol of the Samajwadi Party (SP); and he offers free education -- a much-hyped programme of the eight-month-old government in the state.

Eight die in cracker factory blast

November 13, 2012 at 10:35 AM

Lucknow, Nov 13 (IANS) At least eight people were killed and over a dozen injured in a massive explosion in a cracker factory in Uttar Pradesh, police said Tuesday.

NCW fumes at Kanpur school's diktat making veils, scarves mandatory (Re-issue)

November 6, 2012 at 10:16 AM

Kanpur, Nov 6 (ANI): A school in Uttar Pradesh's Kanpur city has made wearing of veils and scarves mandatory, other than banning mobile phones by students, leaving the National Commission on Women fuming over this diktat.

NCW fumes at Kanpur's school diktat making veils, scarves mandatory

November 6, 2012 at 10:00 AM

Kanpur, Nov 6 (ANI): A school in Uttar Pradesh's Kanpur city has made wearing of veils and scarves mandatory, other than banning mobile phones by students, leaving the National Commission on Women fuming over this diktat.

Aseem Trivedi wants to launch School of Activism

November 3, 2012 at 4:39 PM

New Delhi, Nov 3 (IANS) Controversial cartoonist Aseem Trivedi wants to take his fight against corruption to a new level by opening a school to educate the youth on organised forms of activism.

Kejriwal angry with Mulayam for downgrading probe against Amar Singh

November 3, 2012 at 3:11 PM

New Delhi, Nov. 3 (ANI): Hitting out at Samajwadi Party supremo Mulayam Singh Yadav for withdrawing money laundering cases against Rajya Sabha MP Amar Singh, activist-turned politician Arvind Kejriwal has termed the latest action in this regard as extremely shameful.

Indian-American designs smart flying robot

October 31, 2012 at 4:52 PM

Washington, Oct 31 (IANS) Indian-American computer scientist Ashutosh Saxena and his team at Cornell University have created a flying robot as smart as any bird, with a tremendous potential in search-and-rescue operations, they said.

Jute mill gutted in Kanpur fire

October 29, 2012 at 9:36 AM

Lucknow, Oct 29 (IANS) The massive fire that broke out in the JK Jute Mill in Kanpur in the early hours of Sunday was doused after a 12-hour-long fire fighting operation.

Demon king Ravana worshipped by devotees in Kanpur

October 24, 2012 at 6:15 PM

Kanpur, Oct.24 (ANI): Devotees in Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh, worshipped mythological demon king Ravana on the occasion of the Hindu festival Dussehra on Wednesday.

Congress, SP slam Gadkari over corruption charges

October 23, 2012 at 4:23 PM

New Delhi, Oct 23 (ANI): The Congress and Samajwadi party today slammed BJP chief Nitin Gadkari over misappropriate funding for his personal business.

Samajwadi Party leaders denounce BSP lawmaker's sexist remark

October 22, 2012 at 6:23 PM

New Delhi/Kanpur/Muzaffarnagar, Oct.22 (ANI): Leaders of the Samajwadi Party (SP) on Monday denounced the sexist remark of Bahujan Samaj Party lawmaker Rajpal Singh Saini stating that mobile phones should not be given to girls.

NGO, Maneka Gandhi save birds, rabbits

October 17, 2012 at 4:51 PM

Lucknow, Oct 17 (IANS) A timely tip-off and pressure from MP Maneka Gandhi

Maneka Gandhi comes to the rescue of birds, rabbits

October 17, 2012 at 11:24 AM

Lucknow, Oct 17 (IANS) A timely tip-off from NGO People For Animals (PFA) and pressure from former union minister and MP Maneka Gandhi saved the lives of hundreds of birds and rabbits as the railway police late Tuesday intercepted a consignment of animals and birds meant for delivery in Kanpur.

Congress leader Jaiswal lambasts Kejriwal in Kanpur, demands his arrest

October 14, 2012 at 3:00 PM

Kanpur/Bangalore, Oct.14 (ANI): The Congress Party on Sunday accused India Against Corruption (IAC) leader activist Arvind Kejriwal of playing politics on the issue of corruption, rather than looking for ways to end it. They demanded that Kejriwal be arrested for disturbing the peace, and law and order.

Congress leader Jaiswal lambasts Kejriwal in Kanpur, demands his arrest

October 14, 2012 at 2:36 PM

Kanpur/Bangalore, Oct.14 (ANI): The Congress Party on Sunday accused India Against Corruption (IAC) leader activist Arvind Kejriwal of playing politics on the issue of corruption, rather than looking for ways to end it. They demanded that Kejriwal be arrested for disturbing the peace, and law and order.

Don't expect entertainment from me: Cartoonist Aseem Trivedi (Interview)

October 9, 2012 at 10:20 AM

New Delhi, Oct 9 (IANS) What should one expect from Aseem Trivedi on the reality show "Bigg Boss 6"? "Not entertainment for sure," says the controversial activist and cartoonist, who hopes to use the platform to spread his message on anti-corruption.

India test-fires n-capable Dhanush ballistic missile

October 5, 2012 at 12:30 PM

Bhubaneswar, Oct 5 (IANS) India Friday successfully tested its nuclear-capable ballistic missile Dhanush from a naval ship in the Bay of Bengal off the Odisha coast, an official said.

BJP conducts mock wedding of Jasiswal in Kanpur

October 4, 2012 at 9:10 PM

Kanpur, Oct.4 (ANI): Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) supporters conducted mock wedding of Coal Minister Sriprakash Jaiswal with television actress Rakhi Sawant in Kanpur on Thursday over his 'sexist' remarks.

BJP's women wing protests in Lucknow over Jaiswal's 'sexist' remarks

October 4, 2012 at 9:10 PM

Lucknow, Oct.4 (ANI): The womens' wing of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) took to streets of Lucknow on Thursday to protest against Union Coal Minister Sriprakash Jaiswal's 'sexist' remarks.

N-capable Prithvi-II missile tested successfully

October 4, 2012 at 1:10 PM

Bhubaneswar, Oct 4 (IANS) India Thursday successfully test-fired its indigenously developed, nuclear-capable ballistic missile Prithvi-II from a test range in Odisha, an official said.

India test fires n-capable Prithvi-II missile

October 4, 2012 at 12:22 PM

Bhubaneswar, Oct 4 (IANS) India Thursday successfully test fired its indigenously developed, nuclear-capable ballistic missile Prithvi-II from a test range in Odisha, an official said.

India test fires Prithvi-II missile

October 4, 2012 at 12:22 PM

Bhubaneswar, Oct 4 (IANS) India Thursday test fired its indigenously developed, nuclear-capable ballistic missile Prithvi-II from a test range in Odisha, defence sources said.

India test-fires Prithvi-II ballistic missile

October 4, 2012 at 10:54 AM

Bhubaneswar, Oct 4 (ANI): India on Thursday successfully test-fired surface-to-surface Prithvi-II ballistic missile from the Integrated Test Range (ITR) in Chandipur of Balasore district off Odisha coast.

Complaint against Jaiswal for sexist remarks

October 3, 2012 at 4:54 PM

Kanpur, Oct 3 (IANS) A complaint was filed in a court here Wednesday against union Coal Minister Sriprakash Jaiswal for his alleged sexist comment on women.

Complaint against Jaiswal for sexist remarks

October 3, 2012 at 4:22 PM

Kanpur, Oct 3 (IANS) A complaint was filed in a court here Wednesday against union Coal Minister Sriprakash Jaiswal for his alleged sexist comment on women.

Sriprakash Jaiswal apologies over his derogatory remarks on Women

October 2, 2012 at 7:01 PM

Union Coal Minister Sriprakash Jaiswal Tuesday apologised for the derogatory comments he had made on women, but said he had been quoted out of context.......

NCW demands Jaiswal's apology over remark on women

October 2, 2012 at 5:14 PM

New Delhi, Oct 2 (ANI): National Commission for Women (NCW) chief Mamata Sharma on Tuesday termed as extremely unfortunate the 'sexist' remark made by Sriprakash Jaiswal, saying the Union Coal Minister should apologise to the women of the country.

Police baton charge traders protesting against road accident in Kanpur

September 30, 2012 at 7:46 PM

Kanpur, Sept 30 (ANI): Police resorted to baton charge as residents here protested over death of a man crushed by a speeding bus on Sunday.

Dozen students injured as Kanpur school roof caves in

September 27, 2012 at 10:50 PM

Kanpur, Sep 27 (IANS) Over a dozen students of a government school in this Uttar Pradesh city were injured Thursday when the roof of a class room caved in, police said. The condition of five of them is stated to be serious.

One killed in Kanpur temple stampede

September 25, 2012 at 12:11 PM

Kanpur (Uttar Pradesh), Sep 25 (IANS) At least one person was killed and over a dozen injured Tuesday following a stampede at the famous Panki Hanuman temple on the outskirts of Kanpur, police said.

Slippers, shoes thrown at Jaiswal's motorcade in Kanpur

September 22, 2012 at 6:27 PM

Kanpur, Sep 22 (IANS) Angry traders opposing the decision of the union government to allow 51 percent FDI in multi-brand retail Saturday threw slippers and shoes at the motorcade of union Coal Minister Sriprakash Jaiswal here, local party leaders said.

Shutdown cripples normal life in UP

September 20, 2012 at 10:51 AM

Lucknow, Sep 20 (IANS) Normal life was crippled across the state Thursday in response to the shutdown call given by the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and the ruling Samajwadi Party (SP) to oppose the diesel price hike, cap on subsidised cooking gas cylinders and allow foreign direct investment in multi-brand retail.

India tests Agni-IV n-missile

September 19, 2012 at 1:41 PM

Bhubaneswar, Sep 19 (IANS) India Wednesday successfully tested its nuclear-capable surface-to-surface Agni-IV missile from a military base in Odisha, an official said.

Harassed girl immolates self in UP

September 17, 2012 at 3:42 PM

Kanpur, Sep 17 (IANS) A 14-year-old girl in Uttar Pradesh succumbed to burn injuries Monday, two days after she set herself afire following continued harassment by a group of youths, police said.

Congress silent on Shinde's 'coal issue, like Bofors, will be forgotten' remark

September 16, 2012 at 9:34 PM

New Delhi/Kanpur, Sep 16 (ANI): The Congress Party on Sunday refused to comment on Union Home Minister Sushil Kumar Shinde's remark that the coal issue will soon fade away from public memory as had happened in the case of the 1984-85 Bofors controversy.

'Injustice will not be meted out to cartoonist Trivedi': R.R. Patil

September 11, 2012 at 6:18 PM

Mumbai, Sep 11 (ANI): Maharashtra Home Minister R.R. Patil on Tuesday said injustice will not be meted out to Kanpur-based cartoonist Aseem Trivedi, presently under judicial custody on charges of sedition.