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Everything you need to know about Dharwad Kalyan Nagar: news, reviews, in-depth analysis, opinion and more

Global warming sees Bangladesh river destroying villages

June 16, 2013 at 2:36 PM

Dhaka, June 16 (IANS) It is time for Mohammed Qader of Bahuka village in Sirajganj district to move again. For the seventh time in the last 20 years that he has been residing in Bahuka, Qader will be forced to rebuild his life from scratch as the mighty Jamuna river continues to erode its banks and destroy everything in its wake - all thanks to global warming.

Delhi: Government sanctions Rs. 57 lakhs for social development projects

June 13, 2013 at 12:40 PM

Delhi Kalyan Samiti today sanctioned an amount of Rs.57 lakhs to various NGO and Organizations for taking up different social development projects. The meeting was chaired by the Chief Minister Sheila Dikshit who is also holding charge of Finance Department

Rs.57 lakh sanctioned for Delhi projects

June 12, 2013 at 10:36 PM

New Delhi, June 12 (IANS) The Delhi government Wednesday sanctioned Rs.57 lakh to various NGOs for social development projects.

Advani's resignation unfortunate: Kalyan Singh

June 10, 2013 at 6:28 PM

Lucknow, June 10 (IANS) Former Uttar Pradesh chief minister Kalyan Singh Monday termed the resignation of BJP patriarch L.K. Advani as unfortunate.

Manna Dey's condition stable, though critical

June 10, 2013 at 6:20 PM

Bangalore, June 10 (IANS) The condition of 94-year-old legendary singer Manna Dey is stable though critical as he is on life-support system in the intensive care unit (ICU), a spokesman of Narayana Health Hospital here said Monday.

Legendary singer Manna Dey's condition remains critical

June 10, 2013 at 12:17 AM

Bangalore, June 10 (IANS) The condition of 94-year-old legendary singer Manna Dey continued to remain critical at a private hospital on the city's outskirts, a close family friend said late Sunday.

Narrow escape for Zareen, Rajeev; camera crew injured

June 7, 2013 at 1:53 PM

Mumbai, June 7 (IANS) Actors Zareen Khan and Rajeev Khandelwal had a narrow escape when their car collided with a truck while filming a chase sequence for "Amar Must Die". But the camera attendant was said to be seriously injured.

Cabinet approves establishment of permanent benches of Karnataka HC at Dharwad and Gulbarga

June 4, 2013 at 9:29 PM

New Delhi, June 4 (ANI): The Union Cabinet today gave its approval for the establishment of permanent benches of the Karnataka High Court at Dharwad and Gulbarga districts.

'India, Bangladesh should join hands to manage floods'

June 3, 2013 at 12:25 PM

Dhaka, June 3 (IANS) With India and Bangladesh bearing the brunt of floods

Amrita Raichand gets her big break on big screen

May 31, 2013 at 5:05 PM

Mumbai, May 31 (IANS) She has done ads, TV serials and even a cookery show, but Amrita Raichand says her big break came in the form of "Amrita Ki Khejadi", a film based on environment campaign started by a woman from Bishnoi tribe in Rajasthan.

Nithiin's next to be produced by home banner (With Image)

May 31, 2013 at 11:45 AM

Chennai, May 31 (IANS) Nithiin Reddy, who is basking in the success of his recent Telugu release "Gunde Jaari Gallanthayyinde", has confirmed that his home banner Sreshth Movies will produce his next untitled Telugu project with director Karunakaran.

Samantha loves mix of fun, frolic and work (With Image)

May 31, 2013 at 11:29 AM

Chennai, May 31 (IANS) Southern actress Samantha Ruth Prabhu says she thoroughly enjoyed working with the team of her upcoming yet untitled Telugu family-drama starring Pawan Kalyan, and that she feels the film is already a winner.

My images morphed to implicate me: Ram Charan

May 9, 2013 at 11:10 PM

Hyderabad, May 9 (IANS) Refuting recent allegations that he had roughed up two civilians in a roadside tiff, Telugu actor Ram Charan said Thursday that the images were morphed to show him at the brawl scene.

Top winners in Karnataka assembly polls

May 8, 2013 at 11:53 PM

Bangalore, May 8 (IANS) The 14th Karnataka legislative assembly election witnessed a majority of leaders winning, barring one or two, though the beleaguered BJP lost heavily with about 20 of its ministers facing humiliating defeat Wednesday.

Karnataka CM resigns after BJP's rout

May 8, 2013 at 8:48 PM

Bangalore, May 8 (IANS) Karnataka Chief Minister Jagadish Shettar Wednesday resigned after his ruling BJP faced a humiliating defeat in the 14th state legislative assembly elections held Sunday.

Global scholars to discuss Tagore's role as India's envoy

May 8, 2013 at 6:48 PM

New Delhi, May 8 (IANS) As part of the observances of the 152nd birth anniversary of Rabindranath Tagore, the Indian Council of World Affairs (ICWA) is organizing an international conference on Rabindranath Tagore - Envoy of India: His Vision of India and the World.

Karnataka polls: counting begins, Congress, JD(S) leads

May 8, 2013 at 11:56 AM

The incumbent Bhartiya Janta Party (BJP) is lagging behind to its opposition Congress Party and Janta Dal (Secular) in the initial trends of the counting that has begun since morning.................

Ruling BJP headed for rout in Karnataka

May 8, 2013 at 10:56 AM

Bangalore, May 8 (IANS) Karnataka's ruling BJP was Wednesday headed for a rout in assembly election with several ministers, including deputy chief minister K.S. Eshwarappa, trailing as votes were counted.

Ram Charan in a roadside tiff

May 5, 2013 at 7:32 PM

Hyderabad, May 5 (IANS) Telugu actor Ram Charan Sunday allegedly got manhandled two people for not making way for him at a traffic signal here. A case has been registered against the actor at the Banjara Hills police station.

Security guard murdered in Ghaziabad

May 3, 2013 at 6:28 PM

Ghaziabad, May 3 (IANS) A security guard at Parswnath Society here was found murdered Friday morning, police said.

Girls' hostel warden arrested for seeking sexual favours

April 28, 2013 at 9:24 PM

Jaipur, April 28 (IANS) The warden of an educational institute for visually challenged children was arrested Sunday for seeking sexual favours from the 15-year-old daughter of a sanitation worker here, police said.

Husband, relatives rape Ghaziabad woman

April 25, 2013 at 8:04 PM

Ghaziabad, April 25 (IANS) A 35-year-old-woman was gang-raped in a moving car here by her husband and two other relatives Thursday, police said.

Trade lobbies urge Goa to roll back entry tax

April 23, 2013 at 8:12 PM

Panaji, April 23 (IANS) Trade and transport lobbies from neighbouring Karnataka and Maharashtra Tuesday urged Goa Chief Minister Manohar Parrikar to roll back the controversial entry tax on trucks entering the state or grant concession for regular operators.

Cancel coal blocks given since 1993: parliament panel

April 23, 2013 at 3:16 PM

New Delhi, April 23 (IANS) All the coal blocks allocated since 1993 were illegal, the licences should be cancelled and those responsible for the allocation should be investigated, Kalyan Banerjee, chairman of the parliamentary standing committee on coal, said Tuesday.

Congress core group meets before tabling coal block report

April 23, 2013 at 12:36 PM

New Delhi, April 23 (IANS) The Congress core group met here Tuesday ahead of the tabling of the standing committee report in parliament on coal block allocations.

SIFCC to celebrate 100 years of Indian cinema in July

April 18, 2013 at 8:28 PM

Chennai, April 18 (IANs) The South Indian Film Chamber of Commerce (SIFCC) plans a three-day event to celebrate 100 years of Indian cinema, starting July 12.

Trinamool MP threatens violence if Mamata is attacked

April 15, 2013 at 2:44 PM

Kolkata, April 15 (IANS) A Trinamool Congress MP has threatened violence if anyone dares to harm party leader and West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, attracting criticism from the opposition.

Ambedkar's 122nd birthday celebrated in Maharashtra

April 14, 2013 at 5:00 PM

Mumbai, April 14 (IANS) Thousands of followers of Dr B.R. Ambedkar paid their respects to the architect of the Indian constitution on his 122nd birth anniversary here Sunday.

14 days police custody for nine in Thane, 37 in hospital (Roundup)

April 7, 2013 at 5:48 PM

Thane, April 7 (IANS) All nine men arrested for the collapse of a seven-storey building in Thane that killed 74 people were sent to 14 days police custody Sunday even as 37 of the injured remained in hospitals.

Thane building crash survivor opens her eyes

April 7, 2013 at 3:56 PM

Thane, April 7 (IANS) The four-year-old miracle survivor of Thursday's Daighar building crash in Thane finally opened her eyes to harsh reality Sunday, and cried, much to the relief of surviving relatives and siblings, doctors said.

Child recovered from under Thane rubble opens eyes

April 7, 2013 at 11:24 AM

Thane, April 7 (IANS) The four-year-old miracle survivor of Thursday's Daighar building crash in Thane finally opened her eyes to harsh reality Sunday, and cried, much to the relief of surviving relatives and siblings, doctors said.

Karnataka poll: BJP, Congress, JD-S release first list of candidates

April 5, 2013 at 10:20 PM

New Delhi/Bangalore, April 5 (IANS) Karnataka's ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and main opposition Congress and Janata Dal-Secular (JD-S) Friday released first lists of their candidates for the May 5 state assembly poll.

BJP, Congress, JD-S announce Karnataka poll candidates

April 5, 2013 at 10:05 PM

New Delhi/Bangalore, April 5 (IANS) Karnataka's ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and main opposition Congress and Janata Dal-Secular (JD-S) Friday released first lists of their candidates for the May 5 state assembly poll

Uproar in Maharashtra assembly over building collapse

April 5, 2013 at 9:17 PM

Mumbai, April 5 (IANS) The Maharashtra legislative assembly witnessed uproarious scenes Friday over Thursday's building collapse in Thane in which 48 people were killed.

Himachal to hire 100 doctors through walk-in interviews

April 4, 2013 at 2:04 PM

Shimla, April 4 (IANS) Himachal Pradesh will recruit 100 doctors through walk-in interviews to overcome the acute shortage of doctors in the state, Health Minister Kaul Singh said here Thursday.

KJP syndrome ails BJP ahead of assembly polls (Karnataka Newsletter)

March 29, 2013 at 12:50 PM

Bangalore, March 29 (IANS) Karnataka's ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is at its wit's end as it prepares for the May 5 assembly polls. The party does not seem to have a clue on how to shake off the KJP (Karnataka Janata Party) syndrome that threatens to shatter its hope of retaining power in the polls.

Karnataka BJP gets new chief ahead of assembly polls

March 21, 2013 at 7:37 PM

New Delhi/Bangalore, March 21 (IANS) The BJP Thursday named Lok Sabha member and long-time RSS activist Pralhad Joshi as the party's Karnataka unit president, ending two weeks of dilly-dallying after incumbent K. S. Eshwarappa quit March 7.

Lok Sabha debates anti-rape bill, views differ on age of consent

March 19, 2013 at 5:53 PM

New Delhi, March 19 (IANS) Lok Sabha members Tuesday stressed the importance of preventing misuse of the provisions of the anti-rape bill introduced in the house by Home Minister Sushilkumar Shinde, while opinions diverged on the proposal to keep the age of consent at 18.

BJP routed in Karnataka municipal polls, Congress wins big

March 11, 2013 at 8:19 PM

Bangalore, March 11 (IANS) Karnataka's ruling BJP was Monday routed in urban local bodies poll held March 7 but the party claimed it is not a pointer to the outcome of assembly elections due in May.

BJP puts up brave face over Karnataka drubbing

March 11, 2013 at 5:39 PM

Bangalore, March 11 (IANS) Karnataka's ruling BJP Monday put up a brave face over its rout in the urban local bodies polls held Thursday.

BJP routed in Karnataka municipal polls

March 11, 2013 at 3:07 PM

Bangalore, March 11 (IANS) The ruling BJP was Monday routed in the Karnataka urban local bodies poll, raising doubts about its prospects of retaining power in the state in elections due in two months.

Are UP's Muslims disenchanted with the Samajwadi Party?

March 6, 2013 at 4:43 PM

Lucknow, March 6 (IANS) Is the crucial Muslim vote bank of the ruling Samajwadi Party (SP) drifting away? Even while party leaders say there is nothing that could "alienate the minorities", community leaders have begun to openly speak of their "early disenchantment" with SP chief Mulayam Singh Yadav and his son Akhilesh Yadav, the Uttar Pradesh chief minister.

Rail budget disappointing for Karnataka: Shettar

February 26, 2013 at 8:59 PM

Bangalore, Feb 26 (IANS) The railway budget for fiscal 2013-14 was totally disappointing to Karnataka as many projects proposed by the state had not been considered, Chief Minister Jagadish Shettar said Tuesday.

Ansari emphasises on emergence of India as service-based, knowledge driven economy

February 15, 2013 at 4:17 PM

Dharwad, Feb. 15 (ANI): Asserting that the orientation of the world economy is changing from a manufacturing dominated to a knowledge-based one in the 21st century, Vice President Mohammad Hamid Ansari on Friday said the emergence of India as a service-based, knowledge driven economy has added fresh impetus to the necessity of enhancing and upgrading our human capital.

Boman signs Telugu film

February 15, 2013 at 3:29 PM

Mumbai, Feb 15 (IANS) After doing a variety of roles in Bollywood, actor Boman Irani has signed a Telugu film.

SDMC: Parmila Tokas inaugurates development works in Munirka

February 11, 2013 at 1:21 PM

Councillor from ward No-166 (Munirka) and Chairperson, Mahila Kalyan and Bal Vikas Committee, SDMC Parmila Dheeraj Tokas has said that the all round development of the area is the sole aim and she will leave no stone unturned for the same.

Budget boost for IT growth in Karnataka

February 8, 2013 at 10:35 PM

Bangalore, Feb 8 (IANS) The Karnataka government Friday announced a slew of pro-active measures to propel the growth of the resilient IT industry in the state.

Bidappa to celebrate 'Karnataka Day' at Surajkund Mela

February 8, 2013 at 6:19 PM

New Delhi, Feb 8 (IANS) Karnataka has been selected as the theme state for the ongoing International Crafts Mela, Surajkund and ace designer Prasad Bidappa will choreograph a fashion show Saturday to celebrate 'Karnataka Day'.

Does Rajnath Singh have a magic potion for BJP?

January 23, 2013 at 3:20 PM

Lucknow, Jan 23 (IANS) Does Rajnath Singh, a physics lecturer-turned-politician now in his second term as the BJP president, carry the magical potion for his party ahead of the Lok Sabha polls?

Gadkari seeks apology from Sonia, PM on Shinde's remarks

January 21, 2013 at 8:32 PM

Lucknow, Jan 21 (IANS) Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) president Nitin Gadkari here Monday lashed out at union Home Minister Sushilkumar Shinde for claiming that the Rashtriya Swayamsewak Sangh (RSS) and the BJP were training Hindu terrorists.

Kalyan Singh returns to BJP

January 21, 2013 at 7:52 PM

Lucknow, Jan 21 (IANS) Former Uttar Pradesh chief minister Kalyan Singh, during whose tenure the Babri Masjid was demolished in Ayodhya in 1992, returned to the saffron fold when at a rally he announced the merger of his Rashtriya Kranti Party (RKP) with the BJP Monday.

'Wished my body to be covered by the BJP flag', says emotional Kalyan Singh on return

January 21, 2013 at 5:44 PM

Lucknow, Jan. 21 (ANI): Rejoicing about his dream to be with the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) till his last breath, former Uttar Pradesh chief minister Kalyan Singh on Monday described himself as fortunate that the party has again shown faith in him.

BJP to take out Atal Sankalp Yatra in Lucknow

January 21, 2013 at 11:36 AM

New Delhi, Jan.21 (ANI): The Uttar Pradesh unit of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) will take out a Atal Sankalp Yatra here on Monday to protest against the diesel price hike and general price rise.

Karnataka to help ICT industry create 2 mn jobs

January 8, 2013 at 9:45 PM

Bangalore, Jan 8 (IANS) The Karnataka government would partner with the burgeoning Information & Communication Technology (ICT) sector to generate two million jobs in the state by 2020, Chief Minister Jagadish Shettar said Tuesday.

Gang-rape incident recreated for reel

January 1, 2013 at 1:01 PM

Chennai, Jan 1 (IANS) The Delhi gang-rape has inspired Telugu director Ramana Gaddam to recreate the horrific story in his forthcoming Telugu drama "Nisha". The idea, he says, is to send out a strong message to the government and public.

2013: Watch out for star-studded films, remakes in Tamil, Telugu

December 31, 2012 at 3:17 PM

Chennai, Dec 31 (IANS) Entertainment will have no bounds in the Tamil and Telugu film industry in 2013, as an exciting mix of star-studded films and umpteen number of remakes are getting lined up to hit the theatres.

Uttar Pradesh BJP wooing Narendra Modi?

December 25, 2012 at 2:29 PM

Lucknow, Dec 25 (IANS) Will Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi be the Santa Claus for the Uttar Pradesh unit of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)?

Price the water to encourage its conservation, says experts

December 19, 2012 at 5:57 PM

Kolkata, Dec 19 (IANS) Saying that the common man spends around four percent of his average monthly income on drinking water, experts Wednesday called for pricing water to encourage the conservation of the fluid.

Teesta accord not anytime soon: Experts

December 19, 2012 at 5:09 PM

Kolkata, Dec 19 (IANS) Iterating that river water sharing was "always a contentious issue", former Central Ground Water Board member S.P. Sinha Ray Wednesday said the Teesta river water sharing accord with Bangladesh would take time.

Cinema should explore the unexplored: Telugu director

December 18, 2012 at 11:49 AM

Chennai, Dec 18 (IANS) Telugu director Naveen Kalyan feels that cinema should be used as a medium to explore the unknown.

Allocate coal blocks urgently through bidding: House panel

December 17, 2012 at 7:02 PM

New Delhi, Dec 17 (IANS) The parliamentary Standing Committee on Coal has asked the coal ministry to immediately initiate allocation of coal blocks through the bidding system in view of the urgent need to boost India's coal production.

BJP hopes to become stronger with Kalyan Singh's homecoming

December 17, 2012 at 1:26 PM

New Delhi, Dec 17 (ANI): The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Monday expressed its delight over former Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Kalyan Singh returning to its fold, saying the outfit will become stronger with his homecoming.

Sanam on course for another title

December 14, 2012 at 6:52 PM

Dharwad, Dec 14 (IANS) Tamil Nadu tennis player Ramkumar Ramanathan entered his maiden final of the ITF circuit when he stopped the mercurial German qualifier Torsten Wietsoka 7-6(3), 7-5 in their semi-final of the $10,000 ITF Dharwad Open Futures Championship at the DDTA court here Friday.

Easy passage for top seeds

December 11, 2012 at 5:36 PM

Dharwad, Dec 11 (IANS) Top seed Sriram Balaji took just an hour to dispose of Ajai Selvaraj 6-0, 6-4 and sail into the second round of the $10,000 ITF Dharwad Open International Men's Futures Tennis here Tuesday.

Dharwad bench of Karnataka HC dismisses mining baron Reddy's bail plea

December 5, 2012 at 7:00 PM

Dharwad (Karnataka), Dec. 5 (ANI): The Dharwad bench of the Karnataka High Court on Wednesday dismissed the bail petition filed by mining baron and former minister G Janardhana Reddy in connection with the illegal mining case involving Associated Mining Company in which he is the main accused.

Former PM Rao felt 'betrayed' by BJP (20 years after Babri demolition)

December 5, 2012 at 3:40 PM

New Delhi, Dec 5 (IANS) Former prime minister P.V. Narasimha Rao, often held responsible through his "inaction" for the Babri Masjid demolition, had said in his book that the act was a "conspiracy" that had been "pre-planned". He called it a "betrayal" by the BJP-led Uttar Pradesh government of then chief minister Kalyan Singh who gave repeated assurances to the central government only to break it.

Indian couple's conviction in Norway shocks family

December 4, 2012 at 6:28 PM

Hyderabad, Dec 4 (IANS) A court in Norway Tuesday sent to jail an Indian couple on charges of maltreatment of their child, shocking their family members, who termed the judgment one-sided.

'Guest' doesn't arouse interest (Tamil Music Review)

November 21, 2012 at 4:26 PM

Film: "Guest"; Music Director: Raj?Kakani; Lyricists: Karunaa, Kadhar Shaa and Raja Karthic; Singers: Ranina Reddy, Dhinakar, Vinitha Narayan, Harish Kalyan and Priya Darshini; Rating: *1/2

Buyers, sellers and tourists gather at Bateshwar in UP as cattle fair kicks off

November 11, 2012 at 3:47 PM

Bateshwar (Uttar Pradesh), Nov. 11 (ANI): Nine-day long Bateshwar cattle fair kicks off in Bateshwar, Uttar Pradesh, which attracts buyers, sellers and tourists in large number.

Mulayam, not Amar, stitched my alliance with SP: Kalyan Singh

November 9, 2012 at 9:17 AM

Lucknow, Nov 9 (IANS) Putting to rest a long-standing debate on who was instrumental in stitching up a controversial alliance with the Samajwadi Party (SP) a few years ago, Rashtriya Kranti Party (RKP) leader Kalyan Singh said it was SP chief Mulayam Singh Yadav who had asked him to help the party "in times of crisis".

BJP will take call on Modi at appropriate time: Kalyan Singh

November 8, 2012 at 2:21 PM

Lucknow, Nov 8 (IANS) Admitting that many people want to see Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi as India's next prime minister, former Uttar Pradesh chief minister Kalyan Singh said the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) would take a call on this at the appropriate time. He said he would return to the party soon after having gone separate ways.

Eyeing 2014, BJP in Uttar Pradesh bends 'backwards'

November 6, 2012 at 12:16 PM

Lucknow, Nov 6 (IANS) Is the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) bending 'backwards', literally, in Uttar Pradesh to realize its national political ambitions?

Search on for absconding 'rapist' footballers: Police

November 1, 2012 at 9:48 PM

Kolkata, Nov 1 (IANS) Police are still on the lookout for the two city footballers who are absconding after being accused of raping a minor, a senior officer said Thursday.

Return to BJP matter of time: Kalyan Singh

October 30, 2012 at 11:32 PM

Lucknow, Oct 30 (IANS) Ending days of speculation on his possible return to the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), former Uttar Pradesh chief minister Kalyan Singh Tuesday confirmed that he would soon be back into the saffron fold.

Fire destroys oil factory in Thane, no casualties reported

October 30, 2012 at 11:00 AM

Thane, Oct 30 (ANI): A major casualty was averted due to prompt action of the authorities, as fire broke out in a oil manufacturing unit situated in densely populated area of Thane.

Court seeks explanation on slum conditions

October 8, 2012 at 7:55 PM

New Delhi, Oct 8 (IANS) The Delhi High Court Monday sought the presence of a senior official of Delhi Urban Shelter Improvement Board (DUSIB) Oct 15 to explain the steps taken by the city's civic bodies in ensuring hygienic conditions at a slum here.

Kalyan Singh may announce return to BJP

October 5, 2012 at 8:14 PM

Lucknow, Oct.5 (ANI): Political circles are abuzz with speculations of former chief minister of Uttar Pradesh, Kalyan Singh, returning to the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP).

Taxi, auto fares hiked in Mumbai

October 5, 2012 at 6:30 PM

Mumbai, Oct 5 (IANS) The Maharashtra government Friday permitted hikes in autorickshaw and taxi fares with a caveat that the cabbies will provide enhanced services to the customers.

Is Kalyan Singh returning to BJP?

October 4, 2012 at 2:38 PM

Lucknow, Oct 4 (IANS) Is former Uttar Pradesh chief minister Kalyan Singh set to return to the BJP?

Congress mocks BJP over contemplating of bringing back Kalyan Singh again

September 29, 2012 at 3:54 PM

New Delhi, Sep 29 (ANI): Congress Party on Saturday poked fun at the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) over its supposed decision to recall regional leader and former Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Kalyan Singh as a part of its strategy ahead of the 2014 Lok Sabha polls.

Gujarat NRE Coke board okays merger with Bharat NRE Coke

September 28, 2012 at 9:26 PM

Kolkata, Sep 28 (IANS) The board of directors of Gujarat NRE Coke Limited (GNCL), the largest independent coke producer in India, Friday cleared its decision to amalgamate Bharat NRE Coke Limited (BNCL) with the company.

Himachal court's directive on seats for women in buses

August 28, 2012 at 5:30 PM

Shimla, Aug 28 (IANS) The Himachal Pradesh High Court Tuesday directed the managing director of the Himachal Road Transport Corporation (HRTC) to file a detailed report on steps taken for enforcing the reservation of seats in buses for women and the physically challenged.

Israel keen on helping Goa meet its dairy deficit

August 24, 2012 at 10:40 PM

Panaji, Aug 24 (IANS) Israel is keen on partnering with dairy industry majors in Goa to increase milk production in the state, an official here said Friday.

Ash draws fans in Kochi (Movie Snippets)

August 20, 2012 at 5:48 PM

Mumbai, Aug 20 (IANS) Bollywood actress Aishwarya Rai drew thousands of fans in Kochi while she was there to inaugurate a jewellery store.

One killed in Thane building collapse

August 19, 2012 at 7:48 PM

Thane (Maharashtra), Aug 19 (IANS) One person was killed and three others were injured when the top two floors of an old building collapsed Sunday in Bhiwandi town of Thane district, police said.

Mulayam's 'third front' comment sparks sharp reactions

August 19, 2012 at 3:56 PM

New Delhi, Aug 19 (ANI): Samajwadi Party (SP) president Mulayam Singh Yadav's recent assessment that there will be a non-Congress non BJP government at the Centre post 2014 general elections drew harsh reactions from the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Sunday, with the party stating that the country will not accept any "proxy government".

Defiant Mamata says ready to face court as Calcutta HC asks media houses to file affidavits on comm

August 16, 2012 at 9:33 PM

Kolkata, Aug.16 (ANI): The Calcutta High Court on Thursday directed two newspapers and two channels to file affidavits on the authenticity of their reports on West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee's speech in which she is reported to have said that the judiciary could be bought to pass favourable decisions.

Three killed, 31 injured as two trains collide near Nashik

July 20, 2012 at 11:30 AM

Nashik (Maharashtra), July 20 (ANI): At least three persons were killed 25 people were injured when a local train collided with the Vidarbha Express near Khardi station near Nashik on Mumbai-Kasara route late on Thursday night.

Shettar sworn in as Karnataka chief minister

July 12, 2012 at 12:16 PM

Bangalore, July 12 (IANS) Jagadish Shettar was Thursday sworn in as Karnataka chief minister, becoming the third Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader to head the party government in four years.

Absurd to suggest Narasimha Rao was indifferent to Babri razing: Naresh Chandra

July 11, 2012 at 4:40 PM

New Delhi, July 11 (IANS) It's "absurd and laughable" to suggest that P.V. Narsimha Rao was indifferent to the Dec 6, 1992 demolition of Ayodhya's Babri Masjid and sequestered himself in his prayer room, a key aide to the then prime minister says of the events of the fateful day, whose repercussions are still being felt.

DJB says Delhi's water distribution not being privatized

July 5, 2012 at 9:12 PM

New Delhi, July 5 (ANI): The Delhi Jal Board (DJB) on Thursday rejected media reports of it being privatised, saying that Chief Minister Sheila Dikshit has only encouraged and sanctioned the DJB's move to go in for a public-private partnership model.

Drug abuse, insanitary conditions found in UP juvenile homes

July 4, 2012 at 6:14 PM

New Delhi, July 4 (IANS) Major lapses were uncovered in the working of Uttar Pradesh's child welfare system in Meerut by a National Commission for Protection of Child Rights team with many children suspected to be on drugs suppplied by staff, commission member Yogesh Dube said here Tuesday.

11 killed, 25 injured in Moradabad bus mishap

June 25, 2012 at 1:16 PM

Moradabad (Uttar Pradesh), June 25 (ANI): At least 11 people died and around 25 were injured in a road accident in Moradabad, Uttar Pradesh, on Monday.

Animal rights groups step up campaign against horse carriages

June 14, 2012 at 9:35 PM

Thane (Maharashtra), June 14 (IANS) Strongly pitching for banning horse-drawn carriages, citing cruelty to the animal, rights groups Thursday asked the civic authorities here to issue motorised rickshaw licences to carriage owners willing to switch.

Tata Motors operationalises Karnataka plant

June 6, 2012 at 6:24 PM

Dharwad (Karnataka), June 6 (IANS) Automobile major Tata Motors said Wednesday that its new unit in Dharwad, Karnataka, has started operations and would manufacture commercial vehicle models like the Ace Zip and Magic Iris.

Disunity rocks Congress amid talks of early polls (Karnataka Newsletter)

June 2, 2012 at 12:15 PM

Bangalore, June 2 (IANS) The Congress in Karnataka seems to be going the way of the state's ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) with rifts in the party amid mounting speculation over assembly polls being held yearend, five months ahead of schedule.

Man shoot at for foiling snatching in Delhi

May 30, 2012 at 10:23 PM

New Delhi, May 30 (IANS) A 35-year-old man was Wednesday shot at and injured by two unidentified snatchers when he hit one of them with his car to foil their bid to snatch two women's ornaments here, police said.

ATM with Rs.10 lakh gutted in Ghaziabad

May 17, 2012 at 10:10 PM

Ghaziabad, May 17 (IANS) An automated teller machine (ATM) of the State Bank of India Thursday caught fire in Ghaziabad, police said. Sources said it contained Rs.10 lakh in currency notes.

Pawan Kalyan hits the bull's eye with 'Gabbar Singh' (Telugu Movie Review)

May 13, 2012 at 6:02 PM

Film: 'Gabbar Singh'; Cast: Pawan Kalyan, Shruti Haasan, Abhimanyu Singh, Kota Sreenivasa Rao, Brahmanandam, Ali, Thanikella Bharani, Nagineedu and Suhasini Mani Ratnam; Producer: Banda Ganesh; Director: Harish Shankar; Music Director: Devi Sree Prasad; Camera: Jayanth Vincent; Rating: *** 1/2

Super Kings restrict Daredevils to 114/5

May 12, 2012 at 9:54 PM

Chennai, May 12 (IANS) Delhi Daredevils were restricted to 114 for five in 20 overs by Chennai Super Kings in the Indian Premier League (IPL) at the M.A.Chidambaram Stadium here Saturday.