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Everything you need to know about Hajipur Chowk Ndso: news, reviews, in-depth analysis, opinion and more

Unidentified man jumps before metro train, dies

April 25, 2013 at 7:56 PM

New Delhi, April 25 (IANS) An elderly man committed suicide by jumping before a metro train here Thursday evening, police said.

Maoists blow up rail track in Jharkhand

April 7, 2013 at 12:52 PM

Ranchi, April 7 (IANS) Maoist guerrillas blew up a railway track in Jharkhand to enforce a two-day shutdown called by them to protest the killing of their members by another splinter group last month, police said Sunday.

Maoists blow up railway track in Bihar

April 6, 2013 at 4:12 PM

Patna, April 6 (IANS) Maoists Saturday blew up a railway track in Bihar to enforce a two-day strike called by them to protest against the killing of their cadres in Jharkhand, railway police said.

Rapist, murderer of Bihar minor awarded death sentence

February 7, 2013 at 5:15 PM

Patna, Feb 7 (IANS) A Bihar court Thursday awarded the death penalty to a 45-year-old man for raping and killing a minor girl four years ago, a lawyer said.

Hindu religious leader arrested for hate speech

January 14, 2013 at 12:01 PM

Hyderabad, Jan 14 (IANS) Hindu religious leader Swami Kamlananda Bharati has been arrested for allegedly making a hate speech against the Muslims, police here said Monday.

Communal clash in Lucknow, four hurt

January 11, 2013 at 6:41 PM

Lucknow, Jan 11 (IANS) Four people were injured Friday when two sects of Muslims clashed in the Old City area of the Uttar Pradesh capital, police said.

PDP protests shortages in Kashmir

January 5, 2013 at 3:03 PM

Srinagar, Jan 5 (IANS) Opposition People's Democratic Party (PDP) Saturday staged a protest march here against the shortages of electricity, cooking gas, other essentials items and the alleged harassment of youths by the police in the Kashmir Valley.

Delhi protest on terror suspects suspended

December 4, 2012 at 5:56 PM

New Delhi, Dec 4 (IANS) An eight-day hunger strike here to protest "victimisation of Muslim youths in the name of fighting terrorism" was suspended on Prime Minister Manmohan Singh's assurance to form a mechanism to look into the issue, an organiser said.

Pak court extends stay on renaming Lahore chowk after Bhagat Singh

November 30, 2012 at 4:23 PM

Lahore, Nov. 30 (ANI): The Lahore High Court has extended a stay on renaming Shadman Fawara Chowk after Indian freedom fighter Bhagat Singh as the city district government failed to submit its reply.

Pak stalls renaming chowk after 'Hindu' Bhagat Singh following objections over religion

October 31, 2012 at 3:00 PM

Lahore, Oct. 31 (ANI): The plan to rename Fawara Chowk in Lahore after Indian freedom fighter Bhagat Singh has been put on hold after it drew objections from "certain sections of society".

Bihar shutdown: Paswan, Lalu detained in Patna

October 15, 2012 at 1:56 PM

Patna, Oct 15 (IANS) Bihar leaders Ram Vilas Paswan and Lalu Prasad were detained here Monday while demonstrating during the daylong shutdown called by the opposition against the killing of three people in police firing in Madhubani town last week.

Opposition backed shutdown hits Bihar

October 15, 2012 at 10:36 AM

Patna, Oct 15 (IANS) Trains were blocked and trucks and buses were off the roads in Bihar as a daylong shutdown called by opposition parties to protest the killing of three people in police firing last week came into effect Monday.

Bhagat Singh's statue to be placed in Lahore

October 1, 2012 at 2:38 PM

Islamabad, Oct 1 (IANS) A Pakistani institute that works for promotion of peace with India has welcomed the decision to rename a city centre in Lahore after Bhagat Singh, and said it plans to install a statue of the martyr there.

Joy over Bhagat Singh's execution area in Lahore being renamed after martyr

October 1, 2012 at 2:06 PM

Lahore, Oct. 1 (ANI): The decision to rename Lahore's Shadman Chowk as Bhagat Singh Chowk has been welcomed by the Institute for Peace and Secular Studies (IPSS).

10 killed, 40 hurt in Pakistan car bombing

September 10, 2012 at 4:42 PM

Islamabad, Sep 10 (IANS) At least 10 people were killed and 40 injured in a car bomb blast that ripped through a market area Monday in Pakistan's northwest tribal region along the border with Afghanistan, media reports said.

One hurt in low-intensity blasts in Pune

August 1, 2012 at 9:55 PM

Pune, Aug 1 (IANS) One person was injured as four apparently-coordinated low-intensity explosions rocked a single street in Pune Wednesday evening, police said.

Delhi Metro gives joyride to cancer-afflicted kids

July 13, 2012 at 5:44 PM

New Delhi, July 13 (IANS) A group of 100 children suffering from cancer and their family members visited the Metro Museum at the Patel Chowk Metro station Friday and had a joyride on the Metro train for the first time.

NIPER JEE 2012 result declared: Check results

July 5, 2012 at 5:36 PM

NIPER JEE 2012 result has been declared Thursday, July 5, 2012. The results are available on the NIPER website http://www.niper.nic.in

Harrowing time for Delhi as shutdown hits traffic

May 31, 2012 at 11:59 AM

New Delhi, May 31 (IANS) It was a harrowing morning for Delhiites Thursday as the shutdown against the fuel price hike hit vehicular movement in many parts of the national capital. Fewer autos and packed metro trains added to the woes of commuters.

Seven CRPF troopers wounded in Srinagar militant attack

May 30, 2012 at 9:51 AM

Srinagar, May 30 (IANS) Seven Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) troopers were injured in a militant attack in the old city of Srinagar Wednesday morning.

DTC bus crushes soldier in Delhi

May 7, 2012 at 5:18 PM

New Delhi, May 7 (IANS) A Delhi Transport Corporation (DTC) bus Monday mowed down a 45-year-old soldier in Welcome area of east Delhi, police said.

Moderate intensity quake rocks Kashmir

March 31, 2012 at 12:00 PM

Srinagar, March 31 (IANS) A moderate intensity temblor rocked Kashmir Saturday morning, sending panic stricken locals rushing out of their homes and workplaces.

Bullet-riddled body of journalist found in Khuzdar in Pak

November 6, 2011 at 4:21 PM

Islamabad, Nov 6 (ANI): A bullet-riddled body of a young journalist has been found in Khuzdar, about 300-kilometre south of Quetta.

Five killed, several wounded in three blasts in Peshawar

August 11, 2011 at 11:29 AM

Peshawar, August 11(ANI): At least five people, including four police personnel, were killed in three explosions that rocked Pakistan's Peshawar city on Thursday.

Pak, India plan fresh CBMs on Kashmir during Khar-Krishna talks

July 25, 2011 at 1:03 PM

Islamabad, July 25 (ANI): Pakistan and India are likely to announce new confidence building measures (CBMs) related to the longstanding Kashmir dispute when the foreign ministers of the nuclear-armed neighbours meet in New Delhi this week.

Khurshid refuses to comment on corruption charges against Yeddyurappa

July 21, 2011 at 8:15 PM

New Delhi, July 21 (ANI): Union Law Mnister Salman Khurshid on Thursday refused to comment on the charges of rampant corruption against Karnataka Chief Minister B. S. Yeddyurappa referred by state Ombudsman (Lokayukta) Justice Santosh N Hegde in his report.

Team Anna initiates referendum on Lokpal Bill

July 21, 2011 at 5:35 PM

New Delhi, July 21 (ANI): Social activist Anna Hazare team today initiated a "referendum" on Lokpal Bill in Chandni Chowk Lok Sabha constituency represented by Human Resource Development Minister Kapil Sibal.

Kashmir tricolour hosting: BJP leaders released in Kathua

January 26, 2011 at 7:47 PM

Jammu, Jan 26 (ANI): Senior Bharatiya Janata Part (BJP) leaders Sushma Swaraj, Arun Jaitley and Ananth Kumar, who were arrested yesterday as they crossed into Jammu to carry on with the party's plans of hoisting the tricolour at Srinagar's Lal Chowk were released in Kathua on Wednesday.

BJP's 'Tiranga Yatra' foiled, police arrest six supporters

January 26, 2011 at 7:40 PM

Srinagar, Jan 26 (ANI): Jammu and Kashmir Police on Wednesday arrested six Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) workers and separatists, who were heading towards the Lal Chowk here to hoist the national flag on the occasion of the country's 62nd Republic Day.

Mahatma Gandhi bridge in Bihar awaits renovation

December 8, 2010 at 7:29 PM

Hajipur (Bihar), Dec.8 (ANI): Mahatma Gandhi Setu, a longest bridge built across River Ganga between Hajipur and Patna in Bihar, is in an awful condition due to apathetic attitude of the concerned authorities.

Nine labourers rescued from Delhi parking lot collapse

October 30, 2010 at 3:36 PM

New Delhi, Oct.30 (ANI): Nine labourers were rescued after a portion of a wall of an underground multi-level parking lot collapsed here on Saturday.

Mob attacks police post near Hazratbal in Srinagar

September 11, 2010 at 2:07 PM

Srinagar, Sep 11 (ANI): Fresh violence erupted in Srinagar city on Saturday with a mob setting on fire a police barrack and damaging a vehicle of the police department outside the Harzratbal Shrine on the banks of the Dal lake here.

Left-led 13 party countrywide shutdown begins

April 27, 2010 at 12:37 PM

West Bengal/Kerala/Uttar Pradesh/Orissa/Bihar, Apr 27 (ANI): A 12-hour all India shutdown has been called by the Left-led 13 party front demanding immediate control on spiralling prices, roll back in customs duty on crude oil and excise tax on petroleum products.

Bihar students turn violent after being caught cheating in exams

March 19, 2010 at 12:12 PM

Hajipur (Bihar), Mar 19 (ANI): A group of students resorted to violence when invigilators overseeing higher secondary school examinations at Bihar's Hajipur District caught them cheating.

Four security personnel among 26 injured in Karachi bomb blast

December 27, 2009 at 10:44 AM

Karachi, Dec.27 (ANI): At least 26 people, including four security personnel were injured in a bomb blast, which targeted a Muharram procession here.

17 injured in two grenade attacks in Quetta

November 8, 2009 at 12:31 PM

Quetta (Balochistan), Nov.8 (ANI): At least 17 people, including a student and security personnel were injured in two separate grenade attacks in different parts of Quetta, the capital of the insurgency hit Balochistan province.

People consider RJD-LJP alliance opportunistic: Raghuvansh

May 20, 2009 at 3:37 PM

New Delhi, May 20 (ANI): Having faced an embarrassing drubbing in the recently held Lok Sabha polls, Rashtriya Janata Dal on Wednesday admitted that the pre-poll tie up with Ram Vilas Paswan's Lok Janshakti Party (LJP) proved a wrong move during elections.

Don't induct Lalu in new cabinet, insist Bihar Congress workers

May 19, 2009 at 5:50 PM

Patna, May 19 (IANS) While speculation mounted over whether Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) leader Lalu Prasad would continue in the union cabinet, a section of Congress workers here Tuesday took to the streets Tuesday to insist that it shouldn't be so.

Paswan says not supporting Congress was a mistake

May 17, 2009 at 9:49 PM

New Delhi, May 17 (ANI): After Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) Chief Lalu Prasad, Lok Janshakti Party (LJP) Chief Ram Vilas Paswan on Sunday admitted that not supporting the Congress was a big mistake.

It's party time for Congress winners' wives

May 17, 2009 at 3:47 PM

New Delhi, May 17 (IANS) After weeks of gruelling campaigning in the scorching heat, Saturday's clean sweep for the Congress in Delhi came as a big relief not only to its candidates but also their wives. The women are now busy planning celebrations for their husbands' win with family and well-wishers.

I will accept my defeat in these polls: Paswan

May 16, 2009 at 5:35 PM

Patna, May 16 (ANI): Lok Janshakti Party (LJP) Chief and Union Minister Ram Vilas Paswan, who lost from Hajipur parliamentary constituency in Bihar, on Saturday, accepted his defeat.

Paswan loses traditional Hajipur seat

May 16, 2009 at 4:09 PM

Patna, May 16 (IANS) A disappointed Lok Janshakti Party chief Ram Vilas Paswan, who lost in his traditional constituency of Hajipur, said Saturday that had people in the constituency voted for development he would not have lost.

Chidambaram loses in Sivaganga, seeks repoll

May 16, 2009 at 3:41 PM

Sivaganga, May 16 (ANI): Congress leader and Union Home Minister P. Chidambaram has lost the elections in Tamil Nadu's Sivaganga parliamentary constituency to his All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (AIADMK) rival Raja Kannappan.

JD-U nominee widens lead over Paswan

May 16, 2009 at 12:37 PM

Patna, May 16 (IANS) Lok Janshakti Party (LJP) chief and Steel Minister Ram Vilas Paswan was Saturday trailing behind Ram Sundar Das of the Janata Dal-United (JD-U) in Bihar's Hajipur parliamentary constituency, poll officials said.

Paswan trails in Hajipur

May 16, 2009 at 10:55 AM

Patna, May 16 (IANS) Lok Janshakti Party (LJP) chief and Steel Minister Ram Vilas Paswan was Saturday trailing by over 12,000 votes in Bihar's Hajipur constituency.

Delhi candidates give thumbs up to voters for high turnout

May 8, 2009 at 2:30 PM

New Delhi, May 8 (IANS) As voters of the national capital congratulated themselves Friday for having showed up in large numbers for the Lok Sabha balloting the day before, the candidates were smiling too, each one thinking the high turnout augured well for him or her.

Anti-election protests rock Srinagar

April 25, 2009 at 1:55 PM

Srinagar, Apr 25 (ANI): Police resorted to baton-charge to quell the violent separatists who staged an anti-poll protest here on Friday.

RJD-LJP alliance will be uprooted from Bihar: Nitish Kumar

April 24, 2009 at 4:33 PM

Patna, Apr 24 (ANI): Bihar Chief Minister and Janata Dal- United leader Nitish Kumar on Friday said the RJD-LJP alliance would be uprooted from Bihar after general elections.

Amid clouds of uncertainty, UPA partners keep options open

April 23, 2009 at 5:40 PM

New Delhi, April 23 (IANS) As voters queued up to vote in the second phase of the general elections, it was another day of mixed signals from political leaders Thursday with allies of the Congress-led UPA making concerted overtures to the Left.

Only Manmohan Singh for PM, says Paswan

April 23, 2009 at 1:13 PM

Hajipur (Bihar), April 23 (IANS) The Lok Janshakti Party (LJP) and the Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) were only considering Prime Minister Manmohan Singh for the office if the United Progressive Alliance (UPA) comes back to power, LJP chief Ram Vilas Paswan said here Thursday.

Selection of UPA leader after polls: Pawar

April 23, 2009 at 10:53 AM

New Delhi, April 23 (IANS) Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) chief Sharad Pawar said Thursday that the 'election and selection' of the leader of the United Progressive Alliance (UPA) would be done after the parliamentary polls. Alliance partners Lalu Prasad and Ram Vilas Paswan said they were open to the Left joining the coalition.

Not with UPA sans RJD: Paswan

April 22, 2009 at 1:01 AM

Expressing firm solidarity with Rashtriya Janata Dal, the key ally in Bihar Lok Janshakti Party president Ram Vilas Paswan said on Wednesday that his party might not be part of UPA

No Lalu, no UPA, indicates Paswan

April 22, 2009 at 2:17 PM

Patna, April 22 (IANS) Lok Janshakti Party (LJP) chief Ram Vilas Paswan indicated Wednesday that it would rethink its relationship with the Congress if Rashtriya Janata Dal's (RJD) Lalu Prasad was not part of the United Progressive Alliance (UPA).

Campaign heats up, Manmohan stays coolly confident

April 20, 2009 at 9:02 PM

New Delhi, April 20 (IANS) The political temperature rose in tandem with the mercury Monday, three days before round two of India's general elections, but the prime minister exuded confidence that his Congress party and its allies would form India's next government, with support from the Communist parties if necessary.

Campaign heats up in tandem with mercury

April 20, 2009 at 8:01 PM

New Delhi, April 20 (IANS) The political temperature rose in tandem with the mercury Monday, three days before round two of India's general elections. The Congress came under attack from the Lok Janshakti Party (LJP) while Congress leaders continued to target Bharatiya Janata Party's (BJP) prime ministerial candidate L.K. Advani.

Now, Paswan blames Congress for Babri Masjid demolition

April 20, 2009 at 4:37 PM

Patna, Apr 20 (ANI): After Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) chief Lalu Prasad, it was Lok Janshakti Party (LJP) chief Ram Vilas Paswan's turn to blame the Congress party for the demolition of the Babri Masjid.

Now, Paswan holds Congress culpable in Babri demolition

April 20, 2009 at 1:34 PM

Patna, April 20 (IANS) Lok Janshakti Party (LJP) chief Ram Vilas Paswan Monday defended his Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) colleague Lalu Prasad's statement that both the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and the Congress were responsible for the 1992 demolition of the Babri Masjid.

Debutant actor plays seasoned campaigner for Papa Paswan

April 20, 2009 at 12:58 PM

Hajipur (Bihar), April 20 (IANS) His long hair and designer clothes have made him the cynosure of many eyes, he's been described as 'ideal hero material' by industry insiders and his debut film is almost ready for release. But for the moment, Chirag Paswan is focusing on campaigning for father Ram Vilas Paswan in the heat and dust of elections in Bihar.

After Lalu, Paswan slams Congress party

April 19, 2009 at 9:01 PM

Patna, Apr 19 (ANI): After RJD's Lalu Prasad, it was Lok Janshakti Party's Ram Vilas Paswan's turn on Sunday to criticise Congress Party.

Congress announces candidate against Ram Vilas Paswan

April 3, 2009 at 6:05 PM

New Delhi, Apr 3 (ANI): The Congress has fielded Dasai Choudhary against Lok Janshakti Party (LJP) chief Ram Vilas Paswan in the Hajipur parliamentary constituency in Bihar.

Congress to field candidates against RJD, LJP

March 31, 2009 at 5:51 PM

Patna, Mar 31 (ANI): The Congress Party on Tuesday said that it would field its candidates in Bihar against the Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) supremo, Lalu Prasad Yadav, and Lok Janshakti Party (LJP) chief Ram Vilas Paswan, who it considers as its biggest enemies in the coming general elections.

Birds fly out, politicians flock in

March 26, 2009 at 6:22 PM

New Delhi, March 26 (IANS) With the weather getting hotter in Bihar, it's time for migratory birds to fly away. But the heat and dust of general elections is making some other creatures flock right back home - politicians.

LJP releases list of 12 candidates from Bihar

March 24, 2009 at 7:10 PM

Patna, March 24 (IANS) The Lok Janshakti Party (LJP) Tuesday announced the names of 12 candidates from Bihar, with party chief Ram Vilas Paswan contesting from his traditional Hajipur seat in the April-May parliamentary elections.

Care for your heritage, urges Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra

March 9, 2009 at 9:01 PM

New Delhi, March 9 (IANS) Bollywood filmmaker Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra, who is associated with the tourism ministry's 'Atithi Devo Bhavah' campaign, Monday urged Indians to uphold and preserve the culture, tradition and heritage of the country.

'Chandni Chowk To China' to surpass 'Ghajini', 'Rab Ne...'?

January 15, 2009 at 7:51 PM

New Delhi, Jan 15 (IANS) Akshay Kumar travels all the way from 'Chandni Chowk To China' in his upcoming film slated for release Friday, which is being touted by trade pundits as Bollywood's next big grosser.

Two injured in Srinagar grenade explosion

January 13, 2009 at 11:28 AM

Srinagar, Jan 13 (IANS) Two civilians were injured here Tuesday when separatist guerrillas lobbed a grenade at a security bunker near the city centre of this Jammu and Kashmir summer capital.

Bihar police seeks divine help to curb crimes

January 12, 2009 at 1:54 PM

Patna, Jan 12 (IANS) In the drive to make Bihar a crime-free state, the police have sought divine intervention by performing special prayers at the railway stations to prevent any wrongdoing in trains.

'Chandni Chowk...' not based on Akshay's life, but has similarities: Nikhil Advani (Interview)

January 10, 2009 at 8:55 AM

New Delhi, Jan 10 (IANS) Nikhil Advani says he wants to dispel the notion that he is just a romantic filmmaker with his forthcoming 'Chandni Chowk To China'. He also clarified that the action-comedy is not based on lead actor Akshay Kumar's life.

Deepika Padukone painted three shades lighter for Chinese look

January 9, 2009 at 9:04 AM

New Delhi, Jan 9 (IANS) Bollywood's dusky beauty Deepika Padukone's complexion has been lightened by three shades to suit her Chinese look in the film 'Chandni Chowk To China', says stylist Mallika Bhat.

Restrictions imposed in Srinagar to secure polling areas

December 23, 2008 at 1:19 PM

Srinagar, Dec 23 (IANS) Markets and banks here remained closed as authorities imposed restrictions in the city Tuesday, a day ahead of the seventh and final phase of the state assembly elections.

Undeclared curfew in parts of Srinagar ahead of poll

December 22, 2008 at 2:20 PM

Srinagar, Dec 22 (IANS) Curfew-like restrictions have been imposed in parts of the old city in Srinagar to scuttle anti-poll protests during Wednesday's balloting in Srinagar for the seventh and final phase of Jammu and Kashmir assembly elections.

Farooq announces an anti-election march in Kashmir

December 9, 2008 at 4:50 PM

Srinagar, Dec 9 (ANI): Hurriyat Conference Chairman Mirwaiz Umer Farooq has said that the Kashmir issue needs to be solved in a political manner.

Beijing Olympics led Nikhil Advani to shoot in Bangkok

December 4, 2008 at 9:19 AM

Mumbai, Dec 4 (IANS) It was director Nikhil Advani's dream to shoot 'Chandni Chowk To China' in China, but it could only be partially realised. After shooting for a while, the crew had to hastily leave the country as Olympics authorities found it to be an intrusion in the preparations for the international sporting event that took place in August.

PM's visit: One killed, many injured in Srinagar protests

October 10, 2008 at 8:49 PM

Srinagar, Oct 10 (IANS) One person was killed and several others, including security men, were injured in heavy stone pelting by an unruly mob in Srinagar Friday during protests called to coincide with Prime Minister Manmohan Singh's visit to the Kashmir Valley.

Uneasy calm in curfew-bound Kashmir Valley

October 6, 2008 at 12:00 AM

Srinagar, Oct 5 (IANS) Indefinite curfew was imposed on the Kashmir Valley Sunday, a day before separatist leaders planned to hold a sit-in here.

With festival season ahead, Kashmiris want SMS back

October 6, 2008 at 8:13 PM

Jammu, Sep 29 (IANS) Eid and Navratri are round the corner and the enthusiasm among people in Jammu and Kashmir is high. But they are missing the quick and easy Short Message Service (SMS) they would use earlier to greet family and friends.

With festival season ahead, Kashmiris want SMS back

January 1, 2008 at 12:00 AM

Jammu, Sep 29 (IANS) Eid and Navratri are round the corner and the enthusiasm among people in Jammu and Kashmir is high. But they are missing the quick and easy Short Message Service (SMS) they would use earlier to greet family and friends.

Maoists gun down two people in Bihar

January 1, 2008 at 12:00 AM

Patna, Sept 13 (ANI): In a suspected Maoist attack, two people were killed and two others at Ghoswar village in Vaishali District of Bihar late last night.

Street justice thrusts 10 to death in Bihar

September 13, 2007 at 1:01 AM

In yet another shocking incident, angry villager of the Vaishali district in Bihar severely thrashed a group of 10 suspected thieves and sent them into death. It is the third incident within a month long time that forces the caretaker of our law ...