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Everything you need to know about Gole Bazar Bilaspur: news, reviews, in-depth analysis, opinion and more

Three killed bus rams into truck

April 9, 2013 at 9:17 PM

Gurgaon, April 9 (IANS) Three people were killed and eight others injured Tuesday in Haryana when a bus collided with a stationary truck on Delhi-Jaipur National Highway, police said.

Jaiprakash seeks land for cement plant in Himachal

April 9, 2013 at 4:45 PM

Shimla, April 9 (IANS) Infrastructure group Jaiprakash Associates has asked the Himachal pradesh government for permission to start land acquisition for its cement plant in the state, Industries Minister Mukesh Agnihotri informed the state assembly Tuesday.

RRB Bilaspur Technician Signal Gr.II result declared, check result

March 18, 2013 at 5:39 PM

RRB Bilaspur has declared the result for the Technician Signal Gr.II and various categories of Technician Gr.III Cat No.01,16,29,30,31 for which written examination had been held on 16.12.2012, EMPLOYMENT NOTICE NO. 04/2012.

Opposition cries hoarse over raw railway deal (Himachal Newsletter)

March 1, 2013 at 11:55 AM

Shimla, Mar 1 (IANS) Chief Minister Virbhadra Singh is at the receiving end of the opposition's ire, thanks to the seeming indifference of the railway ministry towards Himachal Pradesh in allocating new projects.

Chadha brothers killing: Two more Namdhari associates arrested

December 13, 2012 at 8:52 PM

New Delhi, Dec 13 (IANS) Two more associates of Sukhdev Singh Namdhari, accused in the killing of the Chadha brothers, were arrested from Uttrakhand, a senior police officer said here Thursday.

Download RRB Bilaspur call letter for ASM, TA, CA, ECRC and Goods Guard

November 26, 2012 at 11:18 AM

A large number of candidates looking to download RRB Bilaspur call letter for ASM, TA, CA, ECRC and Goods Guard as exam is scheduled to be held on December 2, 2012 and December 9, 2012 respectively.

White tigress dies of dehydration in Bilaspur Zoo

November 18, 2012 at 4:59 PM

Bilaspur (Chhattisgarh), Nov.18 (ANI): A five-year old white tigress in Bilaspur's Kanan Pendari Zoo has died from severe dehydration.

Campaigning for Himachal Assembly polls ends today

November 2, 2012 at 12:07 PM

Shimla, Nov 2 (ANI): Political leaders from various parties are making their last attempt to woo voters in their favour, as campaigning for the Himachal Pradesh assembly elections will come to an end today.

Bengal rights panel seeks action against three cops

October 11, 2012 at 8:44 PM

Kolkata, Oct 11 (IANS) The West Bengal Human Rights Commission (WBHRC) Thursday recommended disciplinary action against three police officers for dereliction of duty in connection with the rape of a teenage girl in South 24 Parganas district.

RRB Bilaspur Assistant Loco Pilot result declared: Check Results

September 14, 2012 at 1:19 PM

RRB Bilaspur Assistant Loco Pilot result has been declared on 12 September 2012. The announcement of the results has ended the wait of the candidates who were waiting for the results.

Dikshit exhorts school kids to take lead in water conservation

September 13, 2012 at 3:46 PM

New Delhi, Sep.13 (ANI): Delhi Chief Minister Sheila Dikshit today exhorted school children to take the lead in water conservation, as most people have yet to learn the importance of this important aspect.

Nimmy maintains sole lead

August 23, 2012 at 9:20 PM

New Delhi, Aug 23 (IANS) Nimmy A.G. of Kerala maintained her sole lead with six and half points after signing peace treaty with Chandika Divaysree of Andhra Pradesh in the eighth round match of the 39th National Women Challengers Chess Championship here at Naurang House Thursday.

Nimmy takes sole lead national chess

August 22, 2012 at 9:12 PM

New Delhi, Aug 22 (IANS) Kochi based Nimmy A.G. took the sole lead with six points after defeating Amruta Mokal in the seventh round of the Amity National Women Challengers Chess Championship held here at Naurang House Wednesday.

Mutatkar reaches semis of Maharashtra badminton

July 28, 2012 at 5:38 PM

Mumbai, July 28 (IANS) India No.2 Aditi Mutatkar outplayed Mumbai Suburban's Ridhi Panjwani 21-12, 21-14 to enter the women's single semifinal in the second Maharashtra Senior State Selection Badminton Tournament here Saturday.

Sarang, Mutatkar enter Maharashtra badminton quarters

July 27, 2012 at 6:10 PM

Mumbai, July 27 (IANS) Nagpur's 20-year-old Sarang Lakhanee defeated Mumbai Suburban's Shlok Ramchandran 21-17, 21-18 in 30 minutes to enter the men's singles quarterfinals of the Maharashtra Senior State Selection Badminton Tournament.

Nabard sanctions Rs.70 crore loan to Himachal

July 24, 2012 at 7:15 PM

Shimla, July 24 (IANS) The National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (Nabard) has sanctioned Rs.70.24 crore for rural infrastructure development in Himachal Pradesh, an official said here Tuesday.

Top seed Shweta in finals of table tennis meet

July 22, 2012 at 9:07 PM

Mumbai, July 22 (IANS) Top seed Shweta Parte was given a tough time by Akashi Sancheti from Andhra Pradesh as the match stretched to the wire before Shweta prevailed 7-11, 6-11, 11-8, 11-2, 11-6, 11-8 to move into the womens' singles final of the JVPGC-All Mumbai 4-star ranking table tennis tournament here Sunday.

Pranab celebrates with 'sandesh', 'laddoos'

July 22, 2012 at 8:11 PM

New Delhi, July 22 (IANS) 'Motichoor laddoos', 'malai kulhars' and the evergreen 'sandesh'....sweets were being distrubuted galore Sunday after Pranab Mukherjee was elected president of India.

Tractor collided with truck in Muzaffarnagar; 14 dead

July 20, 2012 at 12:22 PM

At least fourteen people have been killed after a tractor-trolley they were travelling on collided with a speeding truck this morning in Muzaffarnagar district in Uttar Pradesh...................

14 dead after tractor collides with truck in Muzaffarnagar

July 20, 2012 at 11:30 AM

Muzaffarnagar, July 20 (ANI): At least fourteen people have been killed after a tractor they were travelling on collided with a truck this morning in Muzaffarnagar district in Uttar Pradesh.

CG PMT result 2012 declared: Check results

July 11, 2012 at 6:01 PM

CG PMT result 2012 has been declared. The results are available on the Chhattisgarh CG Vyapam website http://cgvyapam.choice.gov.in/ and http://cgvyapam.gov.in/

Himachal offers sops to employees

June 18, 2012 at 4:47 PM

Shimla, June 18 (IANS) Barely months ahead of the assembly elections, the Himachal Pradesh government Monday decided to give additional financial incentives to its employees and pensioners.

Discovery to air Indian Army Women's Everest Expedition

May 26, 2012 at 8:34 PM

New Delhi, May 26 (IANS) Discovery Channel will air a programme on the Indian Army's women scaling Mount Everest.

Discovery to cover Indian Army women's Everest bid

May 26, 2012 at 3:54 PM

New Delhi, May 26 (IANS) Discovery Channel is set to produce a programme on the Indian Army's women's expedition to Mount Everest this summer.

Anglo-Indian MP quits Congress posts after being 'ignored'

May 19, 2012 at 6:51 PM

Raipur, May 19 (IANS) Ingrid Mcleod, a nominated member of the lok Sabha representing the Anglo-Indian community, Saturday quit all posts of the Congress party peeved over the alleged insult meted out to her by senior Congress leaders at a party function here.

Himachal to have 12 more silk producing units

May 10, 2012 at 7:26 PM

Shimla, May 10 (IANS) Himachal Pradesh will soon have 12 more silk thread producing units in private sector to boost sericulture, an official said here Thursday.

Courts rejects BJP legislator's plea in Dikshit case

April 19, 2012 at 7:25 PM

New Delhi, April 19 (IANS) A Delhi court Thursday did not accept the intervening application filed by Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Vijay Jolly in a case against Delhi Chief Minister Sheila Dikshit for alleged violation of the election code of conduct in 2008.

Eight women killed in Himachal accident

April 17, 2012 at 8:13 PM

Shimla, April 17 (IANS) Eight women were killed and 26 other people were injured when an over-crowded multi-utility vehicle carrying a marriage party skidded off the road and rolled down a 40 feet deep gorge in Himachal Pradesh Tuesday, police said.

Seven killed in Himachal road accident

April 17, 2012 at 4:37 PM

Shimla, April 17 (IANS) Seven people were killed and 23 others injured when an over-crowded multi-utility vehicle carrying a marriage party skidded off the road and rolled down a 40 feet deep gorge in Himachal Pradesh Tuesday, police said.

Court reserves order in case against Dikshit

April 9, 2012 at 8:03 PM

New Delhi, April 9 (IANS) A Delhi court Monday reserved its order on the application for withdrawing a case against Delhi Chief Minister Sheila Dikshit for alleged violation of the electoral code of conduct in 2008.

Chhattisgarh IPS officer dies of cardiac arrest

April 3, 2012 at 9:12 PM

Raipur, Apr 3 (IANS) Senior Indian Police Service (IPS) officer B.S. Maravi died of cardiac arrest in Chhattisgarh Tuesday, an official said.

Chhattisgarh IPS officer dies of cardiac arrest

April 3, 2012 at 2:48 PM

Raipur, April 3 (IANS) A senior IPS officer, B.S. Maravi, died of cardiac arrest in Chhattisgarh Tuesday, an official said.

'Clarify on withdrawal of case against Sheila Dikshit'

March 29, 2012 at 7:30 PM

New Delhi, March 29 (IANS) A Delhi court Thursday asked the locus standi -- the right to address the court on a matter before it -- of Delhi Police for moving an application seeking withdrawal of a case against Delhi Chief Minister Sheila Dikshit over an alleged election code violation in 2008.

Chinese intrusion: Dhumal writes to Manmohan Singh

March 25, 2012 at 8:08 PM

Shimla, March 25 (IANS) Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Prem Kumar Dhumal Sunday wrote to Prime Minister Manmohan Singh expressing concern over repeated Chinese incursions into Indian territory.

Patiala jail chief returns death warrant of Beant Singh assassin to Chandigarh sessions court

March 25, 2012 at 1:04 PM

Patiala (Punjab), Mar.25 (ANI): The superintendent of police in charge of the jail in Patiala, Punjab, has returned the death warrant of Balwant Singh Rajoana, one of the assassins of former Punjab chief minister Beant Singh, to an additional session court in Chandigarh, citing legal weaknesses.

Govt. mulls to roll out a national programme to curb Japanese Encephalitis

December 17, 2011 at 3:00 PM

Viewing the rising cases of Japanese Encephalitis (JE) in West Bengal, Uttar Pradeh, Bihar, Tamil Nadu and Assam....

ANI opens media school in New Delhi

November 23, 2011 at 7:28 PM

New Delhi, Nov. 23 (ANI): In view of the growing demand of competent media professionals in the ever-expanding media industry, Asian News International (ANI), India's only multimedia news agency, has recently opened ANI School of Media Studies in New Delhi.

Bilaspur convicts get opportunities to earn money, re-enter social mainstream

October 6, 2011 at 3:23 PM

Bilaspur, Oct 6 (ANI): An open jail in Himachal Pradesh's Bilaspur District has allowed 64 jail inmates go outside to earn money and make efforts to re-enter mainstream society.

Severe winter forces Himachal's tribal shepherds to migrate

December 16, 2010 at 8:57 PM

Mashobra (Himachal Pradesh), Dec.16 (ANI): With the arrival of the winter season, the tribal shepherds of the Gaddi community have begun to migrate from the hills to the plain areas in Himachal Pradesh's Bilaspur District.

Commonwelath Games give boost to flower business in Himachal Pradesh

October 3, 2010 at 6:11 PM

Shimla, Oct.3 (ANI): The Commonwealth Games 2010 has brought a bonanza to the horticulturists in Himachal Pradesh as the demand for flowers has shot up.

Vitamin deficiency after weight loss op 'can cause vision loss in infants'

July 17, 2010 at 11:33 AM

Washington, July 17 (ANI): A new study has found that vitamin deficiency after weight loss surgery can cause vision loss in newborns.

Rescued lions rehabilitated at Bhopal national park

July 1, 2010 at 8:22 PM

Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh), July 1 (ANI): The Van Vihar National Park in Madhya Pradesh's Bhopal city has become the new home to a pair of lions, which were rescued from a circus over four years ago and are relocated here as a part of the rehabilitation programme.

A ray of hope for expectant mothers in Maoists affected Chhattisgarh

August 18, 2009 at 8:34 PM

Bilha (Chhattisgarh), Aug.18 (ANI): An ambulance service has come as a boon for expectant mothers, especially for those in their advanced stage of pregnancy, in Chhattisgarh's Bilaspur district.

Centre coordinating with states to control swine flu threat: PM

August 15, 2009 at 10:29 AM

New Delhi, Aug.15 (ANI): The Prime Minister, Dr. Manmohan Singh, on Saturday said that the Central Government is coordinating with the state governments in controlling the swine flu situation, and added that there is no need for panic or disrupt daily life.

New ragging case surfaces in HP

July 16, 2009 at 5:35 PM

Shimla, July 15 (ANI): A new ragging case surfaced in Himachal Pradesh on Wednesday when a post graduate student alleged that he was ragged by some seniors of the college.

Official found dead in Chhattisgarh rest house

May 20, 2009 at 8:56 PM

Raipur, May 20 (IANS) An income tax official was found dead Wednesday at a rest house in Chhattisgarh's Bilaspur town, police said.

Congress workers celebrate outside CPI-M office in Delhi

May 16, 2009 at 3:15 PM

New Delhi, May 16 (IANS) The Communist Party of India-Marxist (CPI-M) headquarters in the national capital wore a deserted look when the counting of votes began Saturday. But suddenly it erupted in celebrations - not by the party workers but Congress supporters!

BJP ahead in 10 of Chhattisgarh's 11 seats

May 16, 2009 at 12:37 PM

Raipur, May 16 (IANS) The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) was leading in 10 out of Chhattisgarh's 11 Lok Sabha seats as votes were being counted Saturday. The state's ruling party is looking to repeat its performance in the 2004 parliamentary polls.

Vajpayee's niece, Jogi's wife trailing

May 16, 2009 at 12:35 PM

Raipur, May 16 (IANS) Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) candidate Karuna Shukla, the niece of former prime minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee, is trailing by 12,000 votes in Korba seat in Chhattisgarh, while Congress' Renu Jogi, wife of former chief minister Ajit Jogi, is trailing by over 14,000 votes in Bilaspur, according to latest counting trends.

Mercury crosses 46 degree mark in Chhattisgarh

May 1, 2009 at 12:54 PM

Raipur, May 1 (IANS) The mercury has crossed the 46 degree Celsius mark for the first time this summer in Chhattisgarh with the city of Bilaspur recording 46.1 degrees, while the capital Raipur and other major towns recorded temperatures of around 45 degrees.

Mercury soars to 46 degrees in Chhattisgarh

April 22, 2009 at 12:02 PM

Raipur, April 22 (IANS) The mercury soared to the season's highest in Chhattisgarh so far, with the temperature hovered around 44 degrees Celsius in several towns including Raipur. Raigarh recorded a maximum of 46 degrees. The temperature is set to increase further, an official said Wednesday.

Jogi's political secretary found injured on roadside

April 16, 2009 at 11:29 AM

Raipur, April 16 (IANS) Congress leader Ajit Jogi's political secretary Shailesh Nitin Trivedi was Thursday found unconscious and seriously injured on the roadside in Chhattisgarh's Bilaspur constituency.

Dhumal will not lead Himachal foundation day function

April 14, 2009 at 11:55 PM

Shimla, April 14 (IANS) The Election Commission has asked the Himachal Pradesh chief minister and his cabinet colleagues not to participate in functions to celebrate the state's foundation day Wednesday in view of the model code of conduct.

Why did Advani not resign over Kandahar: Sonia

April 14, 2009 at 4:22 PM

Raipur, April 14 (IANS) Turning the heat on Bharatiya Janata Party's (BJP) prime ministerial candidate L.K. Advani once again, Congress president Sonia Gandhi Tuesday asked why he had not resigned as home minister over the Kandahar plane hijack episode in 1999.

Power of the bottle

March 28, 2009 at 3:50 PM

Liquor bottles can be a potent force during elections. And this was in ample evidence in the battle for Bilaspur in Chhattisgarh.

Judeo to keep his moustache

March 23, 2009 at 5:16 PM

New Delhi, March 23 (IANS) Dilip Singh Judeo, former union minister and Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) candidate from Bilaspur seat in Chhattisgarh, has refused to put his long moustache at stake this time.

Congress considers candidate change in Chhattisgarh to challenge Judeo

March 18, 2009 at 4:22 PM

Raipur, March 18 (IANS) The Congress party is considering replacing Ashish Singh Thakur, its candidate for Chhattisgarh's Bilaspur seat with a more known face, after party cadres said that the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) candidate, Dilip Singh Judeo had been offered a virtual walkover.

Chhattisgarh reshuffles 14 IAS officers

December 20, 2008 at 12:06 AM

Raipur, Dec 19 (IANS) In the first ever reshuffle after retaining power in the November assembly polls, Chhattisgarh's ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Friday reshuffled 14 officers of the Indian Administrative Services (IAS).

Raman, Jogi couple record easy victory

December 8, 2008 at 5:58 PM

Raipur, Dec 8 (IANS) Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Raman Singh as well as Congress MP Ajit Jogi and his wife Renu Jogi won their seats comfortably in the Chhattisgarh assembly elections results for which were announced Monday.

65-68 percent turn up to elect new government in Chhattisgarh

November 20, 2008 at 6:48 PM

Raipur, Nov 20 (IANS) After a violent start last week, the two-phased Chhattisgarh elections ended Thursday on a peaceful but cantankerous note with the Congress and the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) squabbling as voters queued up outside polling booths in the insurgency-hit state.

Polling ends in Chhattisgarh with impressive turnout

November 20, 2008 at 5:34 PM

Raipur, Nov 20 (IANS) The electoral exercise in Chhattisgarh to pick a 90-member State Assembly concluded with the close of the second phase of polling Thursday evening with an impressive turnout of voters.

Jogi says attack on him reflects BJP's 'frustration'

November 20, 2008 at 2:09 PM

Raipur, Nov 20 (IANS) Former Chhattisgarh chief minister and Congress leader Ajit Jogi was unhurt Thursday when some people threw stones at his convoy in Bilaspur district on the second and final day of polling. Jogi is contesting assembly elections from a seat in the district.

Chhattisgarh records 40 percent polling by noon

November 20, 2008 at 2:09 PM

Raipur, Nov 20 (IANS) Over 40 percent of those eligible to vote Thursday in the second phase of the Chhattisgarh assembly poll had exercised their franchise by noon, officials said here. Polling in the second and final phase was taking place in 51 constituencies.

Jogi unhurt in attack

November 20, 2008 at 12:50 PM

Raipur, Nov 20 (IANS) Former Chhattisgarh chief minister and Congress leader Ajit Jogi was unhurt Thursday when some people stoned his convoy in Bilaspur district where he is contesting assembly elections.

Delhi robberies make people worry, police wonder

November 19, 2008 at 5:29 PM

New Delhi, Nov 19 (IANS) Three daredevil robberies, each in broad daylight and each involving four armed men, all within a span of 10 days in the same city...It's not a Bollywood blockbuster plot but a series of heists that has left residents in the Indian capital shaky about security arrangements at banks and the police clueless.

Congress keen to prevent BJP hat-trick in Bilaspur

November 17, 2008 at 6:02 PM

Bilaspur (Chhattisgarh), Nov 17 (IANS) Despite two repeated defeats, a top aide of Congress leader Ajit Jogi is contesting the assembly elections from Bilaspur in Chhattisgarh, in a desperate attempt to prevent Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)'s Amar Agrawal from scoring a hat-trick.

BSP is not against upper castes: Mayawati

November 16, 2008 at 4:53 PM

Bilaspur (Chhattisgarh), Nov 16 (IANS) Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) supremo and Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Mayawati Sunday said her party is not against the upper castes as several political parties have been trying to project it.

Advani's advice convinced Jolly

November 6, 2008 at 2:48 PM

What finally convinced BJP leader Vijay Jolly to take on Chief Minister Sheila Dikshit in the New Delhi constituency? A chat with BJP prime ministerial candidate L.K. Advani.

Polyhouse cultivation becoming popular in Himachal Pradesh

October 6, 2008 at 12:00 AM

Kullu, Oct 6 (ANI): Authorities in Himachal Pradesh's Kullu district are popularising polyhouse cultivation among the farmers to promote off-season farming.

Attack against Christians will not be tolerated: Dikshit

October 6, 2008 at 8:10 PM

New Delhi, Sep 28 (IANS) Attacks against any community, particularly Christians, would not be tolerated, Delhi Chief Minister Sheila Dikshit said here Sunday.

Attack against Christians will not be tolerated: Dikshit

January 1, 2008 at 12:00 AM

New Delhi, Sep 28 (IANS) Attacks against any community, particularly Christians, would not be tolerated, Delhi Chief Minister Sheila Dikshit said here Sunday.

Naina Devi temple stampede death toll touches 146, devotees resume trekking

January 1, 2008 at 12:00 AM

Bilaspur, Aug 4 (ANI): Devotees resumed trekking to Naina Devi temple on Sunday midnight even as the death toll in the worst-ever temple tragedy touches 146 and 129 bodies have been identified so far.