Everything you need to know about District Board: news, reviews, in-depth analysis, opinion and more
Everything you need to know about District Board: news, reviews, in-depth analysis, opinion and more
Kinnaur District (Himachal Pradesh), June 18 (ANI): Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Virbhadra Singh, who had been stranded in the state's tribal-dominant Kinnaur District for nearly 60 hours due to landslides triggered by incessant rains, was evacuated on Tuesday morning by a state government-owned helicopter.
New Delhi, June 17 (ANI): A local court sent Rajasthan Royals cricketer Ajit Chandila, accused of spot fixing in the Indian Premier League (IPL), to police custody for three days on Monday.
Bangalore, June 14 (IANS) Infosys Public Services, the US subsidiary of the Indian IT bellwether Infosys Ltd, has bagged a $49.5-million (Rs.28.5 million) contract to build a healthcare portal for the District of Columbia (DC), the company said Friday.
District Magistrate P.C. Meena Friday passed the necessary order, saying the bars served tobacco molasses containing nicotine which is injurious to health, especially of students and youths.
New York, June 14 (ANI): Tiger Woods' former girlfriend Rachel Uchitel is making a big comeback to New York nightlife.
Mumbai, June 14 (IANS) A Mumbai community NGO Friday strongly objected to what it termed a "blasphemous" item number featuring starlet Kavitta Verma, likely to be shown in the forthcoming Bollywood movie "Policegiri".
Washington, June 13 (ANI): A woman, who is believed to be from the Windsor area, has been arrested in Michigan for allegedly trying to smuggle tens of thousands of dollars across the border by padding her bra with cash.
Dimapur (Nagaland), June 13 (ANI): Many young students are leaving the taekwondo academy here due to lack of proper facilities.
Islamabad, June 12 (ANI): Outgoing Indian envoy Sharat Sabharwal's four-year stint in Islamabad as India's top official has been remarkable, Karachi Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KCCI) President Muhammad Haroon Agar has said.
New Delhi, June 11 (ANI): Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday said that he welcomed Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) veteran Lal Krishna Advani's decision to withdraw his resignation from all key posts of the party.
New Delhi, June 10 (ANI): A Delhi Court on Monday granted bail to nineteen accused in the Indian Premier League (IPL) spot-fixing case, including Rajasthan Royals cricketers S. Sreesanth and Ankeet Chavan.
New Delhi, June 10 (IANS) The Board of Control of Cricket in India (BCCI) here Monday elected Ravi Sawant as the new treasurer of the cricket board.
Dubai, June 9 (IANS) In the latest move to diversify Dubai's economy, Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al-Maktoum has launched a new free zone, "Dubai Design District," to be dedicated to developing the Emirate's fashion, design and luxury sectors.
Dubai, June 9 (IANS/WAM) A new district will be created in Dubai which will be dedicated to developing the Emirate's fashion, design and luxury sectors.
New York, June 8 (ANI): A Indian man from New York who had a nose job five years ago, now no longer has one.
Mumbai, June 7 (IANS) Union Agriculture Minister Sharad Pawar Friday supported Prime Minister Manmohan Singh's view that politics and sport should not be mixed, saying he never indulged in it during his long decades of association with various sports bodies.
Pune, June 7 (IANS) Karnataka and Jharkhand completed the quarterfinals line-up by winning their concluding league matches in the third Hockey India senior men's national championship here Friday.
Maharashtra Board SSC 10th Results 2013 has been declared by the Maharashtra State Board of Secondary and Higher Secondary Education (MSBSHSE) today on June 7 at 1 p.m. The Maharashtra Board 10th results 2013 is now available on the official website of Maharashtra Board at msbshse.ac.in/. Candidates seeking their Maharashtra Board Metric Results 2013 would require to enter their seat number of Metric exam to check their results.
Rajasthan board 10th results 2013 has been declared by the by the Board of Secondary Education of Rajasthan (BSER), Ajmer today on June 6. The Rajasthan boards Metric Results 2013 are now available on the official website of Board of Secondary Education of Rajasthan at http://rajeduboard.nic.in/.
Miami, June 6 (IANS/EFE) The winner of the largest lottery prize ever awarded to a single person in the US is a 84-year-old Florida woman, who showed up to cash in her Powerball ticket and collected some $370.8 million, before taxes.
London, June 4 (ANI): Apple has been accused of conspiring with major publishers to increase the price of e-books in a scheme that cost consumers hundreds of millions of dollars, a New York court has been told.
Vienna, June 4 (IANS) The Chinese representative to the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) stressed in Vienna that nuclear power would continue to occupy an important position in future energy development in China.
Kolkata, June 3 (IANS) Indian Cricket board interim chief Jagmohan Dalmiya Monday did not rule out representing BCCI in the International Cricket Council, but said the final decision was yet to be taken.
New York, June 3 (IANS) Actor Jim Carrey is reportedly facing the ire of workers for not taking care of the people who work at his famous NYC art studio.
Chennai, June 2 (ANI): He might have stepped aside but BCCI President N. Srinivasan remained a bellicose man after the meet of the working committee meeting, insisting that not a single member asked him to resign during the "smooth" discussion here today.
Chennai, June 2 (ANI): Punjab Cricket Association (PCA) president I. S. Bindra said he would go to court in protest over the outcome and results of the emergency working committee meeting of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) held at a hotel here on Sunday.
The nature and scale of the crisis engulfing Indian cricket, the country's passion and also described as its only secular religion, makes one cast the mind back to the origin of games as a spectacle - to ancient Rome and the massive Colosseum, its rear stands still standing high in the heart of the eternal city.
Thiruvananthapuram, June 1 (IANS) The Kerala Cricket Association (KCA) Saturday said that N. Srinivasan should not officiate as the BCCI president till the inquiry into the Indian Premier League (IPL) spot fixing scandal gets over.
New Delhi, June 1 (ANI): The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has taken cognizance of a complaint based on a media report that two labourers died and another was in a serious condition due to asphyxia while cleaning a sewer line of a factory and in Bahalgarh, District Sonipat, Haryana.
Mumbai, June 1 (ANI): Software major Infosys on Saturday said in a statement that it has re-appointed N R Narayana Murthy as its executive chairman and additional director with immediate effect.
Pune/New Delhi, May 31 (ANI): Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) treasurer Ajay Shirke is reported to be mulling over a decision to resign in the wake of BCCI President N Srinivasan refusing to call a meeting of the board to discuss his son-in-law Gurunath Meiyappan's arrest on betting charges.
On Board PM's Special Aircraft, May 31 (IANS) Prime Minister Manmohan Singh Friday said his great regret as prime minister was that many bills had not been passed due to the "obstructionist" and "impatient" attitude of the opposition.
Melbourne, May 31 (ANI): If you are planning to polish up your CV, take note and stop using these buzzwords to sell yourself.
Karachi, May 31 (ANI): The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has threatened Pakistan and Ecuador with suspension from the Olympic family because of political interference in their National Olympic Committees (NOC).
Kolkata, May 30 (IANS) Indian tea exporters would get greater value realisation if they concentrate on exporting to those countries which prefer high quality tea, the Tea Board said Thursday.
Thiruvananthapuram, May 30 (IANS) It is likely that the Kerala Cricket Association (KCA) may dump Indian cricket board president N. Srinivasan, who is facing the heat following his son-in-law Gurunath Meiyappan's arrest in connection with the IPL spot fixing scandal, an official said.
Singapore, May 30 (IANS) A former Indian-origin cricket coach here has been sentenced to 15 months in jail for his role in a burglary in May last year.
Maharashtra Board class 12 results 2013 has been declared by the Maharashtra State Board of Secondary and Higher Secondary Education (MSBSHSE) today on May 30. Maharashtra HSC Result 2013 is now available on the official website of Maharashtra board at http://mahresult.nic.in/.
Lahore, May 29 (ANI): Pakistan umpire Asad Rauf Wednesday denied spot-fixing allegations levelled against him during the Indian Premier League Twenty20 competition, saying he was ready to face any inquiry.
Bihar Board class 12 results 2013 Arts has been declared by the Bihar School Examination Board (BSEB) today on May 29.
Grove (England), May 29 (IANS) Williams Wednesday announced that Mike O'Driscoll replaces Alex Burns as the CEO of the Formula 1 team with immediate effect.
New Delhi, May 29 (ANI): The Union Ministry of Sports and Youth Affairs on Wednesday said that Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) President N Srinivasan should resign on moral grounds, pending the outcome of the inquiry into the role of his son-in-law Gurunath Meiyappan and two Indian Premier League (IPL) teams in the alleged spot-fixing and betting scam.
Budgam (Jammu and Kashmir), May 29 (ANI): Students from different parts of the country participated in a karate championship, organized in Kashmir's Budgam District with an aim of promoting the sport and encouraging girls to learn the art of self-defence.
New York, May 29 (IANS) US consumer confidence increased again in May to hit a five-year high, said a report by the research institute of Conference Board.
Washington, May 29 (ANI): Revelations that China used cyber attacks to extract confidential data from nearly 40 Pentagon weapon programmes and 30 defence technologies is now putting pressure on U.S. authorities to take stringent action against the security breach.
Islamabad, May 29 (IANS) The Indian Premier League (IPL) is fast turning into "a Frankenstein's monster", said a Pakistani daily which demanded that corrupt elements be rooted out before IPL 7 is allowed to go ahead next year.
Moscow, May 28 (IANS/RIA Novosti) Russia and China will conduct joint anti-terrorism exercises in Russia's Urals region in the first two weeks of August, a spokesman for the Central Military District said.
Jhargram (West Bengal), May 28 (ANI): The trade of ant eggs between tribals is transforming into a profitable business in West Bengal's Jhargram District.
New Delhi, May 27 (ANI): Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) Vice-President Arun Jaitley on Monday promised 'tough action' against anyone found guilty of involvement in the spot-fixing controversy.
Dubai, May 27 (IANS) The International Cricket Council (ICC) and the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) officially signed the agreement to stage the 2019 World Cup in England and Wales.
Washington, May 27 (ANI): Ben Affleck was conferred with a doctorate degree from Brown University on Saturday for his achievements in cinema and contributions to humanitarian causes.
Lucknow, May 27 (IANS) Over two dozen people are feared dead after a bus from Farukkhabad to New Delhi fell into a canal in Etah late Sunday, police said Monday.
Kolkata, May 26 (IANS) Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) president N. Srinivasan Sunday targetted the media claiming it was running a "relentless unfair attack" against him and said reports of a revolt in the board were "completely untrue".
Kolkata, May 26 (IANS) Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) president N. Srinivasan Sunday said an independent commission will be set up to probe his son-in-law Gurunath Meiyappan's role in the spot fixing scandal in the Indian Premier League (IPL).
Kolkata, May 26 (IANS) The Indian cricket board has suspended Chennai Super Kings chief executive officer Gurunath Meiyappan, who has been arrested for his alleged involvement in the spot fixing scandal.
Jakarta, May 26 (IANS/AKI) Prosecutors in Indonesia have asked a court for an eight-year prison sentence for alleged bomb-maker Muhammad Thoriq.
New Delhi, May 25 (IANS) To help students and parents cope with anxiety and stress before and after the CBSE results, a free, confidential helpline will be launched here Sunday that also promises to provide career guidance to the students.
Uttarakhand board Class12th Result 2013 will be declared tomorrow on May 26 by the Uttarakhand Board of School Education at 11 a.m. Uttarakhand Intermediate Results 2013 will be declared on the official website of Uttarakhand Board at http://uaresults.nic.in/.
Mumbai, May 25 (ANI): The Board for Control of Cricket in India President N.Srinivasan has denied any knowedge of the involvement of his son in law,Gurunath Meiyappan in betting on IPL matches.
London, May 25 (ANI): News Corporation Board has approved the split of its company into two publicly traded entities putting a step forward in separating its entertainment businesses from the publishing division.
Solan (Himachal Pradesh), May 25 (ANI): President Pranab Mukherjee inaugurated the Maharaja Agrasen University at Kalujhanda in Himachal Pradesh's Solan District on Saturday, and called fro universities across the country to identify one department that could be made into a centre of excellence.
Washington, May 25 (ANI): A new study shows that potatoes are one of the best nutritional values in the produce aisle, providing one of the better nutritional values per penny than most other raw vegetables and delivering one of the most affordable source of potassium of the more frequently consumed vegetables, second only to beans.
New Delhi, May 24 (IANS) Having pulled out its franchise Pune Warriors from the Indian Premier League (IPL), Sahara chief Subrata Roy fired another salvo saying he would immediately stop sponsoring the Indian team if N. Srinivasan continues to be the president of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI).
Mumbai, May 24 (IANS) Undeveloped corporate debt market is a weakness in India's financial system and high fiscal deficit is further complicating the problem, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh said Friday.
Pulwama, May 24 (ANI): Three army soldiers were killed in an encounter with militants in the Tral area of South Kashmir's Pulwama District on Friday.
Bihar Board class 12th results 2013 Commerce has been declared by the Bihar School Examination Board (BSEB) today on May 24.
Shimla, May 23 (IANS) The Himachal Pradesh High Court Thursday directed the state government to suspend and initiate disciplinary proceedings against its two officials for illegal detention of a man over alleged threat of breach of peace in 2009.
Manipur Higher Secondary Examination 2013 results have been declared. Board of Secondary Education Manipur nor Council of Higher Secondary Education, Manipur has conducted the examination.
Sydney, May 22 (ANI): Golfer Adam Scott will need to modify his putting stroke following a confirmed ban on anchoring the club by the Ancient Golf Club and the U.S. Golf Association.
Washington, May 22 (ANI): The words "zen" and "child" may not exactly go together, but that hasn't stopped a growing number of parents from home schooling their kids in the art of yoga, meditation and relaxation.
Beijing, May 22 (IANS) Six people have been prosecuted for allegedly working together to blackmail government officials in the Chinese city of Chongqing with secretly recorded sex videos.
New Delhi, May 21 (IANS) Pune Warriors India, owned by Sahara India Pariwar, pulled out of the already scandal-hit Indian Premier League (IPL) Tuesday and announced that they will not renew their sponsorship of the Indian cricket team after the present contract expires in December 2013.
Bangalore, May 20 (IANS) Indian IT bellwether Infosys Ltd Monday said it would appeal against the notice of the income tax department demanding Rs.577 crore as outstanding dues for fiscal 2008-09.
Gurgaon, May 20 (IANS) Vehicles used by companies in Gurgaon to ferry female employees will have to be equipped with GPS within a month.
Washington, May 20 (ANI): Yahoo Board has reportedly approved a telephonic deal with New York-based social blogging site Tumblr to acquire the blogging site for 1.1 billion dollars in cash, although Tumblr will function independently despite the Internet icon investing in the company.
Kingston (Jamaica), May 19 (IANS/CMC) West Indies Cricket Board (WICB) president Dave Cameron says "character and focus" are the main factors that have driven West Indies middle order batsman Shivnarine Chanderpaul to reach the milestone of 300 first class matches.
New Delhi, May 18 (ANI): President of Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) N.Srinivasan on Saturday termed the tainted Rajasthan Royals cricketers as "dirty cricketers" who have let the Indian Premier League (IPL) down and should be put behind bars.
Karachi, May 18 (ANI): The Pakistan team management and some players of the national team have said that former captain Shahid Afridi should retire from international cricket as he is 'finished' and has 'nothing left to offer anymore'.
Assam board class 12th results 2013 are likely to be declared by the Assam Higher Secondary Education Council (AHSEC) on May 20 at 10 a.m.
New Delhi, May 17 (IANS) Dhanraj Choudhary, secretary-general of the Table Tennis Federation of India (TTFI), was elected to the Board of Directors (BoD) of the International Table Tennis Federation (ITTF) during its Annual General Meeting held at the ongoing World Championships in Paris Thursday evening.
New Delhi, May 17 (ANI): The Board of Control for Cricket in Inida's (BCCI) Working Committee is likely to meet on May 19, and may consider after deliberation, the imposition of a life ban on Test player S.Sreesanth and two Rajasthan Royal players-Ankit Chavan and Ajit Chandila-for their alleged role in spot-fixing three of Rajasthan Royals' Indian Premier League matches this season, television reports said Friday.
Karachi, May 17 (ANI): The Pakistani media has said that the key to the success of the team lies in getting the correct combination for the team before they head into serious cricket, including the upcoming ICC Champions Trophy.
AP board Class 10th Results 2013 has been declared by the Directorate of Government Examinations, Andhra Pradesh today on May 17
Bihar Board class 12th results 2013 has been declared for science stream by the Bihar School Examination Board
Mumbai, May 16 (ANI): The Board of Cricket Control for India (BCCI) President N.Srinivasan said on Thursday that the spot-fixing culprits will face severe punishments.
Mumbai, May 16 (IANS) A number titled "Ishq ki maa ki" from "I Don't Luv You" so infuriated actress-activist Shabana Azmi that she called up an FM channel playing the song. But Amit Kasaria, writer of the song and director of the movie, laments the development saying he is "a new filmmaker, so I am an easy target".
Karachi, May 16 (ANI): Pakistani cricketers have said that they are unimpressed by the 15 percent hike in their central contracts by the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB), and has termed the raise as 'peanuts' ahead of the ICC Champions Trophy.
Washington, May 16 (ANI): A US judge has warned Osama bin Laden's son-in-law that a lawyer he hired to represent him on charges he conspired to kill Americans could end up in prison himself.
New Delhi, May 16 (ANI): Asserting that spot fixing is a problem that has plagued the Indian Premier League (IPL), former India cricketer and BJP MP Kirti Azad on Thursday accused the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) of not doing enough to curb it.
Accra (Ghana), May 15 (IANS) The Professional League Board (PLB) of the Ghana Football Association (GFA) resolved to deal drastically with acts of hooliganism at league centres in the last four matches of the country's Premier League.
Port of Spain, May 15 (IANS/CMC) The West Indies Cricket Board (WICB) will earn $4.5 million each year from their deal with Verus International, the owners of the Caribbean Premier League (CPL), a WICB Director has announced.
ICSE Board results 2013 of class 10th and 12th will be declared by the Council of Indian School Certificate Examination (CISCE) on May 17, 2013. The ICSE and ISC 2013 exams were held in the month of February earlier this year in which lakhs of student appeared and are eagerly waiting for their results which will end on May 17.
New Delhi, May 14 (IANS) With an eye to assembly elections which are due in November, Delhi Chief Minister Sheila Dikshit Tuesday asked legislators to expedite the development work in the rural areas of the capital.
Kochi, May 14 (IANS) The foundation stone for a mint spices park in Rae Bareli, the parliamentary constituency of Congress chief Sonia Gandhi in Uttar Pradesh, will be laid by Minister of Overseas Indian Affairs Vayalar Ravi Wednesday, an official said here.
Gurgaon, May 14 (ANI): Ranbaxy Laboratories Ltd. has announced that a previously disclosed investigation by the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) of data integrity and manufacturing processes at certain Ranbaxy facilities in India has been concluded.
Kolkata, May 13 (IANS) Mother Dairy, a wholly-owned subsidiary of the National Dairy Development Board (NDDB), Monday said it is eyeing a 30 percent business growth in its dairy product division to over Rs.800 crore this fiscal.
Islamabad, May 12 (IANS) An arrest warrant has been issued for nine presiding officers of polling stations in a National Assembly constituency for not yet providing results, a media report said Sunday.
Sydney, May 12 (ANI): Fast recovering injured Australian quick Pat Cummins is set to unleash almost 18 months of frustrating sitting-out on unsuspecting England cricketers as he gets ready to join a handful of his former Test teammates on Australia A's three-match tour of the UK in the lead-up to the Ashes series.
Bastar, May 12 (ANI): Three police personnel were killed and another injured when Naxals attacked a Doordarshan TV tower in Maoist-hit Chhattisgarh's Bastar District early this morning.
Islamabad, May 11 (ANI): The Pakistan Cricket Board has dismissed rumours about an 'unfair' endorsement of Zaka Ashraf for the post of chairman, saying that it had complied with the International Cricket Council's (ICC) recommendations.
