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Dec 16 gang-rape victim's mother pleads for justice

May 17, 2013 at 5:42 PM

New Delhi, May 17 (IANS) The mother of Dec 16 gang rape victim Friday pleaded, with tears in her eyes and folded hands, to the fast-track court to "give justice to her daughter".

Delhi gang-rape victim's kin mourns on her 24th birthday

May 10, 2013 at 8:46 PM

New Delhi, May 10 (IANS) On the 24th birthday of the Delhi gang-rape victim here Friday, her house was silent.

Equip Indian armed forces with state of art equipments: Jitendra Singh

April 25, 2013 at 8:36 PM

New Delhi, Apr. 25 (ANI): Minister of State for Defence Jitendra Singh on Thursday said that there is a need to change the approach from 'acquiring technology' to 'development of technology' in order to achieve desired level of indigenization, and added that the aim should be to equip the Indian armed forces with state of art equipments to bring them at par with the world leaders.

Alliance Air to fly Lucknow-Dehradun

April 20, 2013 at 2:12 PM

New Delhi, April 20 (IANS) In a bid to service regional and Buddhism tourist destinations, Alliance Air, a subsidiary of national carrier Air India, will start flight services between Dehradun and Lucknow from May 2, an official said Saturday.

Lucknow, Dehradun Air India flight from May 2

April 18, 2013 at 9:48 AM

Lucknow, April 18 (IANS) Aimed at boosting tourism and better air connectivity to Uttarakhand, Air india would begin flight service between Lucknow and Dehradun from May 2, officials said Thursday.

BSP leader's murder: Son sent to police custody

April 10, 2013 at 7:40 PM

New Delhi, April 10 (IANS) A Delhi court Wednesday sent realtor Nitesh Bhardwaj, son of billionaire BSP leader Deepak Bhardwaj, to six days' police custody for allegedly killing his father even while the defence opposed the judicial questioning.

A slice of 'Green Qutub' beckons nature lovers (With Image)

March 12, 2013 at 12:46 PM

Dehradun, March 12 (IANS) When the foundation of Delhi's historic Qutub Minar was being laid in the late 12th century, a deodar seed germinated in the Tehri Garhwal mountains in what is now Uttarkhand. For the next 700 years, the sapling grew into a colossal tree of almost the same height as Qutubuddin Aibak's 72.5 metre victory tower. A slice of this gigantic tree, also known as the 'Green Qutub', is on display at a museum here.

Rahul Gandhi arrives in Dehradun, to discuss strategy for 2014 LS polls

March 8, 2013 at 5:23 PM

Dehradun, March 8, (ANI): Congress Vice-President Rahul Gandhi arrived here on Friday to take stock of the party's affairs in Uttarakhand.

Rahul Gandhi to visit Dehradun tomorrow

March 7, 2013 at 8:35 PM

Dehradun, Mar 7 (ANI): Congress Vice President Rahul Gandhi will visit Uttarakhand capital Dehradun on Friday to take stock of the party's affairs in the state.

Indian-born 'first lady' of 'macho' F1 to run operations for Sauber in new season

March 3, 2013 at 2:59 PM

Washington, Mar 3 (ANI): An Indian-born lawyer, who is the first woman to become CEO and team principal of a Formula 1 team, will soon be running team operations from track to boardroom as the new season gets underway.

UPSEE UPTU - SEE 2013 notification released: Online Apply begins from 20 Feb

February 23, 2013 at 3:52 PM

UPSEE UPTU - SEE 2013 notification has been released. This year Gautam Buddh Technical University is entrusted with the task of conducting State Entrance Examination UPSEE.

Valentine's Day could be austere this time: Survey

February 11, 2013 at 4:51 PM

Chennai, Feb 11 (IANS) At a time when retailers are expecting business on the eve of Valentine's Day, a survey by industry body Associated Chambers of Commerce and Industry of India (Assocham) has put a dampener saying that lovers are likely to curb their spend on big ticket items.

Manipur students on 'National Integration Tour' call on MoS Home

February 8, 2013 at 7:31 PM

New Delhi, Feb. 8 (ANI): A team of 25 students from remote areas of Manipur, presently on a 'National Integration Tour' being conducted by Assam Riffles to promote harmony and awareness, called on Minister of State for Home R P N Singh here today.

Iqbal Khan to narrate spooky tale on 'Fear Files'

January 31, 2013 at 5:10 PM

New Delhi, Jan 31 (IANS) TV actor Iqbal Khan, last seen in "Sangini", will narrate a spooky incident on a special, two-hour episode of "Fear Files".

Kejriwal dares Mukesh Ambani to serve him a defamation notice

January 26, 2013 at 9:36 AM

Dehradun, Jan.26 (ANI): Anti-graft activist Arvind Kejriwal has dared industrialist Mukesh Ambani to serve a defamation notice to him and his colleague, Prashan Bhushan.

Congress distances itself from Uttarakhand Govt. order on women, BJP criticizes

January 12, 2013 at 4:01 PM

New Delhi/ Dehradun, Jan. 12 (ANI): The Chief Minister Vijay Bahuguna -led Uttarakhand Government's bizarre decision to prohibit women from going out after 6 p.m. in order to order to stop crimes has invited criticism both from the Congress and the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP).

Uttarakhand Govt. prohibits women from working beyond 6 p.m.

January 12, 2013 at 1:29 PM

Dehradun (Uttarakhand), Jan.12 (ANI): In a bizzare development, the Uttarakhand Government has passed an order that prohibits women from working beyond 6 p.m. in private and government jobs.

Rape victim gave tuitions to pay for fees

December 29, 2012 at 6:13 PM

New Delhi, Dec 29 (IANS) The Delhi "braveheart" who died Saturday came from a humble family originally from Uttar Pradesh and gave tuitions to pay for her school and college fees.

Gang-rape victim took tuitions to pay for her education

December 29, 2012 at 4:29 PM

New Delhi, Dec 29 (IANS) The Delhi "braveheart" who died Saturday came from a humble family originally from Uttar Pradesh and took tuitions to pay for her school and college fees.

'92 percent working women feel insecure in Delhi-NCR'

December 18, 2012 at 7:25 PM

Gurgaon, Dec 18 (IANS) At least 92 percent of working women feel insecure, especially during night, in Delhi-National Capital Region (NCR), industry panel Assocham said here Tuesday.

Protests for, against promotions quota across UP, Uttarakhand

December 17, 2012 at 4:06 PM

Lucknow/Dehradun, Dec 17 (IANS) The battle for quota in promotions for Dalits and tribals in government jobs spilled on to streets in Uttar Pradesh and Uttarakhand Monday as both supporters and opponents of the move took out processions and organised protests.

'Gloria Deo music concert' in Delhi sent out a message of peace and unity

December 16, 2012 at 2:14 PM

New Delhi, Dec 16 (ANI): As the Christmas and New Year festivities have begun across the country, New Delhi was recently enthralled by musicians during the concert - Gloria Deo 2012, under the theme of "peace and unity".

Uttarakhand's first CM Nityanand Swamy passes away

December 12, 2012 at 5:01 PM

The first chief minister of Uttarakhand, Nityanand Swamy, passed away Wednesday morning due to prolonged illness. He was 85. Swami was admitted to the hospital on Tuesday evening and was on ventilator support...............

Uttarakhand's first CM Nityanand Swamy passes away

December 12, 2012 at 4:16 PM

Dehradun, Dec 12 (ANI): The first chief minister of Uttarakhand, Nityanand Swamy, passed away here his morning after protracted illness. He was 85.

Railways brace for fog woes, cross fingers

December 12, 2012 at 11:29 AM

Lucknow, Dec 12 (IANS) With the onset of winter, railway authorities here - and throughout northern and eastern India - have begun to brace for the biggest and the deadliest challenge they face along with the chill: foggy conditions that every year disrupt traffic.

Miss Tibet pageant moves out of Dalai Lama's abode (With Image)

December 3, 2012 at 2:52 PM

Dharamsala, Dec 3 (IANS) The Miss Tibet pageant, an event that helps the exiled community draw the attention of the world to the cause of Tibet, has moved out of Dharamsala, the home of Tibetan spiritual leader the Dalai Lama, say organisers.

Decoding Indian women ? through TV show

November 27, 2012 at 6:22 PM

New Delhi, Nov 27 (IANS) "What's With Indian Women?", a new TV show is set to decode what women folk are all about. Two men ? a video jockey (VJ) and a comedian ? travelled across the country and met women from different walks of life for the quirky series.

Ponty Chadha case: Namdhari arrested in Uttarakhand

November 23, 2012 at 5:22 PM

Dehradun, Nov 23 (IANS) Sukhdev Singh Namdhari, an eyewitness to the shootout at the Chhattarpur farmhouse where liquor baron Ponty Chaddha and his brother Hardeep were killed Nov 17, was Friday arrested from his Bajpur farmhouse in Udham Singh Nagar in Uttarakhand.

Environmentalists begin cycle rally in W. Bengal's Jalpaiguri District

November 22, 2012 at 9:38 AM

Jalpaiguri (West Bengal), Nov.22 (ANI): Environmentalists are taking part in a cycle rally from Jalpaiguri in West Bengal to Dehradun city in Uttarakhand to highlight the deteriorating condition of the environment.

Namdhari, witness to Ponty murder, set for political exile

November 20, 2012 at 11:54 AM

Dehradun, Nov 20 (IANS) The Uttarakhand government has initiated steps to remove Sukhdev Singh Namdhari, one of those present at the Delhi farm house of liquor baron Ponty Chaddha when he was shot dead, from the post of chairman of the Uttarakhand Minority Commission.

Diwali failed to light up realty sector: Survey

November 15, 2012 at 10:58 PM

Kolkata, Nov 15 (IANS) Neither aggressive marketing nor new offers were able to light up the real estate sector in the country ahead of Diwali, says a survey by industry lobby Assocham.

The little-known 'pehelwan' son of Mulayam Singh Yadav

November 6, 2012 at 12:00 PM

Lucknow, Nov 6 (IANS) Samajwadi Party (SP) chief Mulayam Singh Yadav has reason to be a proud father. His elder son Akhilesh Yadav at age 39 is chief minister of Uttar Pradesh while his 25-year-old younger son Prateek has made a mark as a body-builder.

Mom turns designer for Adhyayan (With Image)

November 1, 2012 at 7:24 PM

Mumbai , Nov 1 (IANS) Actor Adhyayan Suman was pleasantly surprised when his mother, Alka Kapur, turned up on the sets of "Dehradun Diary" to style him up for one of the promotional shoots of the upcoming film.

Uttarakhand Govt. not taking fertile farm land for industrial development: Bahuguna

October 24, 2012 at 12:55 PM

Dehradun, Oct. 24 (ANI): The Uttarakhand Government is not taking possession of fertile agricultural land for the purpose of industrial development, Chief Minister Vijay Bahuguna said on Wednesday, and added that only unused land was being targetted for the latter.

Uttarakhand Govt. accepts panel report on reservation in promotion

October 20, 2012 at 7:50 PM

Dehradun, Oct.20 (ANI): The Government of Uttarakhand on Saturday accepted a one-man commission's recommendation that the creation of an ex-cadre to give reservation in promotion to SC/ST employees is not legally and administratively justified.

I am close to my Indian roots, says Kaltenborn

October 17, 2012 at 4:43 PM

Hinwil (Switzerland), Oct 17 (IANS) Monisha Kaltenborn, the first female team principal in Formula One, is looking forward to visiting the country of her birth, thanks to the Indian Grand Prix. Though she has been away from India for the major part of her life, the Sauber chief has remained close to her roots.

Tehri by-poll: U'khand CM Bahuguna confident of son's victory (Update: Tehri)

October 10, 2012 at 11:56 AM

Dehradun. Oct 10 (ANI): Uttarakhand Chief Minister Vijay Bahuguna on Tuesday expressed confidence that his son and Congress nominee Saket Bahuguna will emerge victorious from the Tehri Lok Sabha seat.

Uttarakhand: Polling underway for Tehri by-poll

October 10, 2012 at 11:40 AM

Dehradun. Oct 10 (ANI): Polling began on Wednesday for the high-profile Tehri Lok Sabha seat in Uttarakhand amid high security.

Chidambaram says Govt. can't launch probe against Vadra without specific charge

October 8, 2012 at 1:39 PM

New Delhi, Oct 8 (ANI): Finance Minister P. Chidambaram on Monday rejected the demands for probe against Congress President Sonia Gandhi's son-in-law Robert Vadra, saying the investigation can't be done unless there is specific allegation.

Rawat takes on Kejriwal, says allegations against Vadra 'politically motivated'

October 8, 2012 at 12:51 PM

New Delhi, Oct 8 (ANI): Minister of State for Agriculture and Parliamentary Affairs Harish Rawat on Monday termed the allegations made against Congress President Sonia Gandhi's son-in-law Robert Vadra by Indian Against Corruption (IAC) activist Arvind Kejriwal to be unfounded and politically motivated.

Pawar dares Kejriwal to move court against Vadra

October 8, 2012 at 12:27 PM

Raipur, Oct 8 (ANI): Union Agriculture Minister Sharad Pawar has came out in support of Congress president Sonia Gandhi's son-in law Robert Vadra and dared activist-turned politician Arvind Kejriwal to approach court if he felt that his allegation had any substance.

Kejriwal making allegations on Vadra for 'cheap publicity': Congress

October 7, 2012 at 3:25 PM

New Delhi, Oct 7 (ANI): The Congress Party on Sunday said that activist-turned politician Arvind Kejriwal is making corruption allegations against party chief Sonia Gandhi's son-in-law Robert Vadra to malign his family in order to gain cheap publicity for the launch of his political party.

'Politician' Kejriwal now targets Sonia's son-in-law

October 5, 2012 at 6:38 PM

New Delhi, Oct 5 (ANI): RTI crusader and India Against Corruption (IAC) activist Arvind Kejriwal on Friday hit out at UPA chairperson Sonia Gandhi's son-in-law Robert Vadra, saying he received kickbacks from DLF, and that his income rose from Rs. 50 lakh to a whopping Rs. 300 crore courtesy land allotments.

Debt-ridden man commits suicide with two kids

October 4, 2012 at 9:18 PM

Ghaziabad, Oct 4 (IANS) A debt-ridden man committed suicide Thursday by jumping before a speeding train with his two children, who were also killed in the incident near here, police said.

Sajid-Wajid's love for Delhi food! (TV Snippets)

September 29, 2012 at 3:22 PM

New Delhi, Sep 29 (IANS) Composers Sajid-Wajid's love Delhi's street food so much that during their recent visit for the auditions of music reality show "Sa Re Ga Ma Pa 2012", they decided to set up a tandoor counter at the venue itself.

Toll mounts to 50 in Uttarakhand cloudburst

September 18, 2012 at 9:57 PM

Rudraprayag/Dehradun, Sep 18 (ANI): The death toll in cloudburst that triggered a massive landslide and affected nearly five villages of Uttarakhand, rose to 50 and about 20 people are still reported to be missing.

12 dead in cloudburst in Uttarakhand

September 14, 2012 at 1:16 PM

Dehradun, Sep 14 (ANI): At least twelve persons were reported to have been killed by a cloudburst in Uttrakhand's Rudraprayag District on Friday morning.

Sachin Pilot first serving minister to join Territorial Army

September 6, 2012 at 7:59 PM

New Delhi, Sept 6 (IANS) Congress MP Sachin Pilot Thursday became the first serving union minister to be commissioned as a regular officer in the Territorial Army, and stressed that it will not come in the way of his official duties.

'Lieutenant' Sachin Pilot to be commissioned in Territorial Army today

September 6, 2012 at 11:19 AM

New Delhi, Sept 6 (ANI): Minister of State for Communications and Information Technology Sachin Pilot will become the first union minister to be commissioned as a "regular'" officer in the Indian Territorial Army.

Sachin Pilot to join Territorial Army

September 5, 2012 at 7:45 PM

New Delhi, Sep 5 (IANS) Congress leader and Minister of State for Communications and IT Sachin Pilot is set to be commissioned into the Territorial Army (TA) as an officer Thursday by the army chief, General Bikram Singh.

Telangana could have been created during NDA rule had other parties not opposed: Advani

September 5, 2012 at 6:49 PM

New Delhi, Sep 5 (ANI): Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) veteran Lal Krishna Advani on Wednesday said a separate Telangana state could have been created under National Democratic Alliance (NDA) rule between 1998 and 2004, had the other parties supported the government on this issue.

Will federal auditor's report on nuclear watchdog open a Pandora's box? (Comment)

August 31, 2012 at 9:23 AM

For the first time, a constitutional authority has managed to collect information from the secret chambers of India's nuclear estate and table it before both houses of parliament.

Ramdev's aide Balkrishna granted bail in fake passport case

August 16, 2012 at 9:32 PM

Dehradun, Aug 16 (ANI): The Uttarakhand High Court on Thursday granted bail to yoga guru Baba Ramdev's aide Balkrishna in connection with a fake passport case.

Do tigers have AIDS? Government says 'no'

August 7, 2012 at 2:33 PM

New Delhi, Aug 7 (IANS) Is there any evidence of HIV/AIDS in lions and tigers, asked an MP in August 2010. Two years later, the environment ministry has come out with its verdict: "No evidence."

Relief work underway in landslide- hit Chamoli

August 3, 2012 at 7:23 PM

Chamoli/ Dehradun (Uttarakhand), Aug 3 (ANI): Relief work for passengers, stranded here due to repeated landslides, incessant rains and cloudburst is in full swing, chief minister Vijay Bahuguna said here on Friday.

At least 18 killed, 17 injured as bus falls into ditch near Dehradun

August 1, 2012 at 9:55 PM

Chakrata (Uttarakhand), Aug 1(ANI): At least 18 passengers, including six women and a child, were killed and 17 injured, after a bus carrying them fell into a ditch here on Wednesday.

Dried branches of Bodhi tree chopped

August 1, 2012 at 5:47 PM

Patna, Aug 1 (IANS) Some dried branches of the Bodhi tree, under which Lord Buddha attained enlightenment, were chopped Wednesday after a dried branch fell into the Mahabodhi temple in Bodh Gaya, officials said.

Chronology of major Indian train accidents since 2000

July 30, 2012 at 3:39 PM

New Delhi, July 30 (IANS) In one of India's worst train tragedies and the biggest this year, at least 35 passengers were killed, most of them in their sleep, and 25 injured when a coach of the Delhi-Chennai Tamil Nadu Express caught fire near Nellore in Andhra Pradesh early Monday.

Baba Ramdev's aide Balkrishna produced in court

July 21, 2012 at 12:58 PM

Dehradun, July 21 (ANI): A day after Yoga guru Baba Ramdev's aide Balkrishna was arrested by Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI), the investigating agency produced him in a special court here on Saturday.

Digvijay labels Baba Ramdev a hypocrite and a fraud after aide Balkrishna's arrest

July 20, 2012 at 6:42 PM

Bhopal/Haridwar, July 20 (ANI): Congress General Secretary Digvijay Singh on Friday labelled yoga guru Baba Ramdev a fraud after a Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) team arrested his aide Balkrishna in connection with an alleged fake documents case.

Ramdev's close aide arrested

July 20, 2012 at 5:06 PM

Haridwar, July 20 (IANS) Balkrishna, the close aide of yoga guru Ramdev, was arrested at their ashram here Friday but not before some tense moments.

CBI arrests Ramdev aide Balkrishna in fake passport case

July 20, 2012 at 4:34 PM

Haridwar, July 20 (ANI): The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on Friday arrested yoga guru Baba Ramdev's close aide Balkrishna in a case relating to submission of alleged fake documents to obtain Indian passport.

Bodhi tree is healthy, says scientists

July 18, 2012 at 4:08 PM

Patna, July 18 (IANS) The Bodhi tree in Bodh Gaya, under which Lord Buddha is believed to have attained enlightenment, is healthy once again.

Madhumita murder case: Life sentence for Amarmani Tripathi upheld

July 16, 2012 at 1:04 PM

Dehradun, July 16 (ANI): The Uttarakhand High Court on Monday upheld the life sentence awarded to ex-Samajwadi Party Member of Parliament Amarmani Tripathi in connection with the Madhumita Shukla murder case.

Passengers stranded as 40 Kingfisher flights axed

July 14, 2012 at 4:32 PM

New Delhi/Mumbai, July 14 (IANS) Passengers of Kingfisher Airlines were stranded Saturday as 40 flights across India were cancelled due to a strike by pilots over non-payment of salaries.

Kingfisher pilots go on strike, 40 flights cancelled

July 14, 2012 at 12:24 PM

Mumbai, July 14 (IANS) A section of debt-ridden Kingfisher Airlines' pilots Saturday went on strike over non-payment of salaries and other dues for the past five months, leading to the cancellation of 40 flights across its network, an airline official said.

Uttarakhand CM Bahuguna wins Sitarganj Assembly seat

July 11, 2012 at 7:36 PM

Dehradun, July 11 (ANI): Uttarakhand Chief Minister Vijay Bahuguna won the Sitarganj Assembly seat by a record margin of 39,954 votes on Wednesday over his nearest BJP rival Prakash Pant.

Uttarakhand drive to check sex-determination tests

July 9, 2012 at 11:12 PM

Dehradun, July 9 (IANS) To curb rampant sex-determination tests and prevent a fall in the gender ratio, the Uttarakhand government Monday directed district magistrates to ensure regular inspection of 522 private and 79 government-run ultra sound centres.

India gets first tele-ICU for critical patients

July 6, 2012 at 6:56 PM

New Delhi, July 6 (IANS) Even as the concept of tele-medicine or clinical care through technology is yet to find ground in India, medical experts Friday announced the launch of a tele-intensive care unit (ICU) for management of critically ill patients in small towns.

Kanwar Yatra not to go beyond Haridwar

June 19, 2012 at 4:47 PM

Dehradun, June 19 (IANS) In a major move to decongest traffic during the month-long yatra by Shiva devotees, the Uttarakhand government Tuesday announced that Kanwariyas will not be allowed to proceed beyond Haridwar.

BJP pits Pant against Uttarakhand CM

June 19, 2012 at 12:15 PM

Dehradun, June 19 (IANS) The BJP Tuesday announced the candidature of its senior leader Prakash Pant against Uttarakahand Chief Minister Vijay Bahuguna in the Sitarganj assembly by-election.

Remodelling work to affect rail traffic in Ghaziabad

June 14, 2012 at 10:23 PM

Ghaziabad, June 14 (IANS) Train services between Delhi and Kolkata, Lucknow and other key cities will remain affected for the next five days -- June 15-19 -- due to remodelling work on the tracks, railway officials said Thursday.

Freedom fighters pension to be speedily processed

June 14, 2012 at 6:23 PM

Dehradun, June 14 (ANI): Minister of State for Home Affairs Jitendra Singh on Thursday said the Union Home Ministry has taken number of steps to ensure transparency and fairness in processing the cases of pension and other facilities to the freedom fighters or their dependents.

Meeting of committee of eminent freedom fighters in Dehradun tomorrow

June 13, 2012 at 5:35 PM

New Delhi, June 13 (ANI): A meeting of the committee of eminent freedom fighters would be held in Dehradun on Thursday under the chairmanship of Minister of State for Home Affairs Jitendra Singh.

Harish Rawat pulls up Team Anna for defaming democratic institutions

June 12, 2012 at 9:51 PM

Dehradun, June 12 (ANI): Congress leader Harish Rawat on Tuesday hit out at Team Anna for maligning the image of existing democratic institutions.

Gaya Officers Training Academy poised to conduct maiden passing out parade

June 6, 2012 at 12:56 PM

Gaya (Bihar), June 6 (ANI): The Officers Training Academy (OTA) in Gaya is poised to conduct its maiden Passing Out Parade on June 9 2012, heralding a new era in the history of Indian Army.

11 Uttarakhand cops surrender, sent to jail

June 5, 2012 at 2:16 PM

New Delhi, June 5 (IANS) Eleven Uttarakhand policemen allegedly involved in a staged shootout in Dehradun in 2009 Tuesday surrendered before a CBI court here and were sent to jail.

Survivors of Doon Express mishap recount horror

June 1, 2012 at 1:11 PM

Lucknow, June 1 (IANS) Passengers who escaped the derailment of the Doon Express at Jaunpur in Uttar Pradesh arrived in the state capital here early Friday and recounted their ordeal and horror of the previous afternoon.

Four die as Doon Express derails in UP

May 31, 2012 at 3:19 PM

Lucknow, May 31 (IANS) Four people were killed Thursday when five coaches of the Dehradun-bound Doon Express derailed in Uttar Pradesh's Jaunpur district, officials said.

Three dead as Doon Express derails in UP

May 31, 2012 at 2:47 PM

Lucknow, May 31 (IANS) At least three people were killed Thursday when five coaches of the Dehradun-bound Doon Express derailed in Uttar Pradesh's Jaunpur district, officials said.

Dehradun-Howrah Express derails in Uttar Pradesh

May 31, 2012 at 2:07 PM

Lucknow, May 31 (IANS) Five coaches of the Dehradun-Howrah Express derailed at Jaunpur in Uttar Pradesh, railway officials said here Thursday.

N.D. Tiwari paternity row: Rohit Shekhar deposits blood sample

May 26, 2012 at 9:30 PM

New Delhi, May 26 (ANI): Rohit Shekhar, who claims to be the biological son of veteran Congress leader N D Tiwari, furnished his blood samples for DNA test in a paternal lawsuit, along with his mother Ujjwala Sharma, here on Saturday.

The crocs of Bhitarkanika: A problem of plentyIJ

May 21, 2012 at 10:43 AM

Bhitarkanika (Odisha), May 21 (IANS) It is a tiny piece of heaven on the Odisha coast. The Bhitarkanika Wildlife Sanctuary is where the world's largest living reptile, the estuarine crocodile, is thriving amidst sylvan surroundings after having been brought back from the brink. But now there is trouble with the reptile population booming, posing a threat to the natural balance.

Missing in action, Uttarakhand's goral and barking deer

May 18, 2012 at 12:02 PM

Dehradun, May 18 (IANS) They have populated the Himalayan forests of Uttarakhand for centuries. One, a goat-antelope that is elusive, shy and retreating. The other, a species of small deer whose alarm call resounds in the forests, warning jungle folk about a lurking carnivore like a tiger or a leopard.

Mongoose hair brushes seized in Agra

May 1, 2012 at 2:50 PM

Agra, May 1 (IANS) Hundreds of paint-brushes allegedly made from the hair of mongoose were seized from a shop here Monday evening.

U'khand CM asks officials to work sincerely in executing development programmes

April 26, 2012 at 10:09 PM

Dehradun, Apr 26 (ANI): Uttarakhand Chief Minister Vijay Bahuguna on Thursday said he has instructed and advised the officials to work sincerely in executing development programmes, which are being run by the Centre and the state government.

Rajasmita wins 'Dance India Dance 3'

April 22, 2012 at 8:05 AM

Mumbai, April 22 (IANS) The search for India's best dancer finally came to an end when 21-year-old Rajasmita Kar was declared the winner at the grand finale of third season of Zee TV's dance reality show "Dance India Dance" here Saturday night.

Bahuguna moves into official bungalow

March 31, 2012 at 6:32 PM

Dehradun, March 31 (IANS) Uttarakhand Chief Minister Vijay Bahuguna Saturday formally moved into his sprawling official bungalow at the Cantonment Road here.

Bahuguna proves majority amidst walkout

March 29, 2012 at 3:37 PM

Dehradun, March 29 (IANS) The Vijay Bahuguna-led Congress government Wednesday proved its majority in the assembly amidst a walkout by the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP).

Ghaziabad set for makeover, to go hi-tech

March 27, 2012 at 12:32 PM

Ghaziabad, March 27 (IANS) Ghaziabad, a fast growing township bordering Delhi that has transformed from an industrial to an institutional hub, is set to see more changes. Not only will it to go hi-tech but also overhaul infrastructure, including expansion of the metro rail, more flyovers and a beautification drive, says a top official.

Rawat loyalist Kunjwal elected new Uttarakhand Assembly Speaker

March 26, 2012 at 5:52 PM

Dehradun, Mar.26 (ANI): The Congress Government in Uttarakhand won its first trial of strength on Monday with Govind Singh Kunjwal, a close confidant of Union Minister of State Harish Rawat, being elected as speaker of the Uttarakhand assembly.

Indian army eyes youth in Uttarakhand

March 23, 2012 at 8:08 PM

Dehradun, March 23 (IANS) With the youth showing little interest in joining the Indian Army, the force is devising new ways to lure young men and women to sign up.

Newly formed Congress Govt. in U'khand is unconstitutional: Nishank

March 15, 2012 at 9:27 PM

Dehradun, Mar 15 (ANI): Expressing his displeasure at the current political turmoil in Uttarakhand, Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Ramesh Pokhriyal Nishank on Thursday termed the newly formed government in the state as unconstitutional in nature.

Bahuguna takes potshots at former BJP Govt. in Uttarakhand

March 15, 2012 at 9:27 PM

Dehradun, Mar 15 (ANI): Uttarakhand Chief Minister Vijay Bahuguna on Thursday lashed out at the former Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Government in the state over its failure to work for the welfare of the people

Newly formed Congress Govt. in U'khand is unconstitutional: Nishank

March 15, 2012 at 8:04 PM

Dehradun, Mar 15 (ANI): Expressing his displeasure at the current political turmoil in Uttarakhand, Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Ramesh Pokhriyal Nishank on Thursday termed the newly formed government in the state as unconstitutional in nature.

Bahuguna takes potshots at former BJP Govt. in Uttarakhand

March 15, 2012 at 8:04 PM

Dehradun, Mar 15 (ANI): Uttarakhand Chief Minister Vijay Bahuguna on Thursday lashed out at the former Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Government in the state over its failure to work for the welfare of the people

Bahuguna assures to bring back U'khand on development path

March 13, 2012 at 9:24 PM

Dehradun, Mar 13 (ANI): Uttarakhand Chief Minister Vijay Bahuguna on Tuesday said the Congress Party has always worked on development issues, and added that a lot of work is to be done in the next five years.

Congress defends decision to appoint Bahuguna as U'khand CM

March 13, 2012 at 9:24 PM

New Delhi/Dehradun, Mar 13 (ANI): Congress Party on Tuesday defended its decision to appoint Vijay Bahuguna as the chief minister of Uttarakhand, saying senior leader Harish Rawat should put aside his personal aspirations.

Bahuguna takes oath as U'khand CM

March 13, 2012 at 9:08 PM

Dehradun, Mar 13 (ANI): Vijay Bahuguna, the Member of Parliament representing Tehri Garhwal, was sworn in as the chief minister of Uttarakhand here on Tuesday evening.

Azad meets Uttrakhand MLAs to build consensus over leader of legislative party

March 10, 2012 at 9:22 PM

Dehradun, Mar 10 (ANI): Union Health Minister and Congress leader Ghulam Nabi Azad arrived here on Saturday to build consensus over the selection of head of the Congress Legislature Party in the state.