Everything you need to know about Kamla Nagar: news, reviews, in-depth analysis, opinion and more
Everything you need to know about Kamla Nagar: news, reviews, in-depth analysis, opinion and more
Port of Spain, May 17 (IANS) An Indian-origin woman in Trinidad & Tobago, who sold a winning lottery ticket, stands to get a part of the 20.4 million Trinidadian dollars (approx $3.17 mn).
Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi on Monday addressed the annual general meeting of FICCI Ladies Organization (FLO) in Delhi.
Gandhinagar/New Delhi (IANS) The Gujarat assembly Tuesday passed a bill paving the way for the creation of multi-member Lokayukta body which will be selected by a six-member committee headed by the chief minister.
Gandhinagar/New Delhi, April 2 (IANS) The Narendra Modi government Tuesday introduced a bill in the Gujarat assembly which seeks to create a multi-member Lokayukta and dilute the primacy of the governor in the appointment of the anti-corruption ombudsman.
Port of Spain, April 1 (IANS/CMC) Former FIFA Vice president Jack Warner says he has nothing to fear following international media reports that he is the subject of a probe by the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) in the United States.
Chennai, March 27 (IANS) Tamil actor Vaali, known for films such as "Karupasami Kuthgaitharar", "Thee Nagar" and "Poovaathalaya", is set to produce his next film under his own Sai Pictures banner.
New Delhi, March 17 (IANS) An aspiring chartered accountant and a taxi driver committed suicide here by hanging themselves in separate incidents, police said Sunday.
New Delhi, March 10 (IANS) A minor boy died after a teenager administered a drug overdose to him here, police said Sunday. The accused has been taken into custody
New Delhi, March 7 (IANS) Assuring support to the traders opposing the Congress-led government's decision to allow FDI in retail, BJP leader Arun Jaitley said Thursday that his party would oppose the move till its "last breath".
New Delhi, March 3 (IANS) With an eye to the assembly polls due later this year, Delhi Chief Minister Sheila Dikshit Sunday pushed for more developmental work in the city, stressing that her government will work on all pending issues.
New Delhi, Feb 28 (IANS) A 45-year-old cab driver received burn injuries after his vehicle caught fire, police said Thursday. CNG gas leak caused the fire.
New Delhi, Feb. 14 (ANI): People from all walks of life, mostly young women and women's rights activists came out together in the all major cities of the country on Thursday, to participate in cultural events as part of the 'One Billion Rising', a global campaign for gender equality, demanding an end of crimes against women.
New Delhi, Feb 14 (IANS) Crossing their arms, shuffling their feet and singing "Wake up Delhi! End violence against women!", hundreds of people took part in flash mobs across Delhi to mark the global 'One Billion Rising' campaign Thursday.
New Delhi, Feb. 13 (ANI): Several social activists belonging to different non-governmental organizations (NGOs), educational institutions and particularly women's rights groups, gathered here on Wednesday to herald a worldwide campaign for gender sensitization under the banner of 'One Billion Rising'.
Kolakat/ Bangalore/ Amritsar, Jan. 26 (ANI): The 64th Republic Day was celebrated across the country in the spirit of patriotism and brotherhood to showcase unity in diversity on Saturday.
Delhi Police have rescued five females from GB Road, with the help of NGO 'Rescue Foundation'. All the females belongs to West Bengal and Karnataka. They were lured to Delhi on the pretext of providing them good employment and subsequently forced into flesh trade.
Agra, Jan 17 (IANS) Thirty months after a private discom took charge of energy distribution in the Taj city, there seems to be no relief from long power cuts and erratic supply.
Jaipur, Jan 14 (IANS) Police in Rajasthan rounded up a dozen people Monday for attempting to set ablaze a 40-year woman after branding her as a witch, police said.
New Delhi, Jan 7 (IANS) Other countries could take a cue from India and follow the manner in which vociferous protests against violence on women have turned into a movement, said Eve Ensler, founder of the One Billion Rising Campaign, here.
Gandhinagar, Jan.2 (ANI): The Narendra Modi-led government in Gujarat on Wednesday said that it would implement the Supreme Court's judgement to uphold State Governor Kamla Beniwal's decision to appoint Justice (retired) R A Mehta as Gujarat Lokayukta.
New Delhi, Jan 2 (ANI): Information and Broadcasting Minister Manish Tewari on Wednesday lashed out at the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) for adopting double standards on the appointment of Lokpal and the Lokayukta, saying the people of the country want a reply from the main opposition outfit on this issue.
New Delhi, Jan 2 (ANI): The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Wednesday downplayed the Supreme Court's decision to reject the Modi Government's challenge of the appointment of Justice (Retd.) R.A. Mehta as the Gujarat Lokayukta, saying it cannot be said to be a setback, and added that the outfit would respond to it only after going though a copy of the apex court's judgement.
New Delhi, Jan 2 (ANI): The Congress Party on Wednesday welcomed the Supreme Court's decision to reject the Gujarat Government's challenge to the appointment of retired judge R.A. Mehta as the state's Lokayukta, and said the verdict proves beyond doubt that dictatorship was prevailing in Gujarat.
Ahmedabad, Dec 26 (IANS) Cheered by hundreds of thousands, Narendra Modi Wednesday took oath as Gujarat's chief minister for the fourth time, after leading the BJP to a sweeping win in assembly elections.
Ahmedabad, Dec 26 (IANS) Narendra Modi Wednesday took oath as Gujarat's chief minister for the fourth time after leading the BJP to a sweeping win in assembly elections.
Port of Spain (Trinidad), Nov 28 (IANS) Trinidad and Tobago's national security minister Jack Warner is being investigated by the US' Federal Bureau of Investigations (FBI). The FBI probe is based on money?laundering allegations against Warner, a former FIFA vice president, reports CMC.
New Delhi, Nov 25 (IANS) Two men were arrested here for killing their roommate, who had stolen contact details of a woman with whom the accused engaged in surreptitious chats, police said Sunday.
Patna, Nov 19 (IANS) Shahina Bano, Nurjahan Khatoon, Rukhsana and Tarannum Khatoon have one thing in common: they have been busy making the special 'mitti ka chulha' or earthen stoves used to cook the offering for Chhath puja, a festival of Hindus in Bihar. It matters little that the women are Muslim.
New Delhi, Nov 12 (IANS) A 22-year-old man was arrested for repeatedly raping a minor girl after kidnapping her from here house here, police said Monday.
New Delhi, Nov 4 (IANS) To counter the ruling Congress's mega rally here, the Bharatiya Janata Party's (BJP) Delhi unit Sunday observed a 'Black Day' with a series of protest rallies in the national capital to oppose the government's economic policies, especially the move to allow FDI in multi-brand retail.
Washington, Nov 2 (IANS) Whoever wins the tight White House race Nov 6, Indian-Americans are bound to play a key role in the new administration going by their growing clout in American politics.
New Delhi, Oct 27 (IANS) A woman in her 20s has complained that her father-in-law was attempting to force her to have physical relations with him, police said Saturday. She also accused her in-laws of demanding dowry.
New Delhi, Oct 23 (IANS) Three women and three minor girls were rescued from a red light area here, police said Tuesday.
Gandhinagar/New Delhi, Oct 22 (IANS) Marking the end of the decade-long no-contact policy with Gujarat after the 2002 riots, Britain's envoy to India Monday met Chief Minister Narendra Modi and discussed new opportunities for collaboration. The BJP hailed the change in Britain's stand towards the "vibrant and growing" state.
New Delhi, Oct 18 (IANS) Nineteen-year-old Joy Paul was born with cerebral palsy. Unable to cope with his studies, he quit school while in Class 7, traumatised after failing to compete with his peers for years. The disenchanted boy had lost all hope and direction until he came across a college that not only promised higher education to special children but even a job.
Hyderabad, Oct 12 (IANS) The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) Friday terminated the contract of the Indian Premier League (IPL) franchise Deccan Chargers after their failure to pay the stipulated bank guarantee of Rs.100 crore.
Hyderabad, Oct 12 (IANS) Kamla Landmarc Real Estate, a Mumbai-based real estate firm, has bought Indian Premier League team Deccan Chargers for an undisclosed amount.
New Delhi, Oct 8 (IANS) One person was killed and another critically injured in a robbery at a boutique in the Kamla Market area of central Delhi here Monday, police said. The assailants also looted Rs.5,000 from the shop.
New Delhi, Oct 8 (IANS) One person was killed and another injured in a shootout at the Kamla Market area of central Delhi Monday, police said.
New Delhi, Sep 10 (IANS) Four more people were arrested and a minor detained for the killing of an air force employee during an attack on his neighbour whose daughter had spurned one of them here, police said Monday. Three accused were held earlier.
Washington, Sep 6 (IANS) California's Indian-American attorney general Kamla Harris drew from her own experience to describe the November presidential election as a choice between an America with opportunity for all or tilted to the wealthiest few.
Gurgaon, Aug 16 (IANS) Trade unions of different political hues said they will march here Friday to demonstrate their support for Maruti Suzuki workers who are demanding a judicial probe into the July 18 violence at the car-maker's Manesar plant in which one senior executive was killed and over 100 workers were injured.
Port of Spain (Trinidad), Aug 14 (IANS/CMC) Trinidad and Tobago (T&T), basking in the glory of its first Olympic gold medal for 36 years, has showered teenage javelin champion Keshorn Walcott with a number of gifts, including a million dollars in cash and TT$2.5 million (US$390 000) home in a high end residential area.
Port of Spain, Aug 13 (IANS/CMC) Trinidad and Tobago (T&T) went into celebration mode after Prime Minister Kamla Persad Bissessar declared a public holiday Monday in recognition of the country's achievement at the London Olympics.
New Delhi, Aug 12 (IANS) It was carnival atmosphere at Baprola village on the outskirts of Delhi as celebrations broke out after local wrestler Sushil Kumar Sunday got a silver medal at the London Games and became the only Indian to win back-to-back individual Olympic medal.
New Delhi, July 30 (IANS) A 34-year-old Delhi Police constable was arrested here for cheating a widow whom he married to allegedly extract the compensation amount which she had got after the death of her first husband, police said Monday.
Port of Spain, July 30 (IANS) The Indian High Commission in Trinidad and Tobago has launched a centre for ayurveda following a growing interest in the Caribbean in the traditional Indian system of medicine.
Prabuddh Nagar (Uttar Pradesh), July 11 (ANI): At least seven persons were charred to death after their car caught fire here recently.
Lucknow, July 7 (IANS) The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) swept the municipal corporation polls in Uttar Pradesh Saturday, winning 8 major corporations of the 12 that went to polls after the counting of votes was completed amidst tight security on a rainy day.
New Delhi, June 21 (IANS) A serious water shortage in the peak summer months has made life miserable for hundreds of thousands in the Indian capital, sparking street protests. Experts say the crisis can only worsen in the long run.
Ahmedabad, June 17 (ANI): Veteran social activist Anna Hazare's aide anish Sisodia on Sunday urged the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Government in Gujarat to implement a strong Ombudsman Bill in the state similar to Uttarakhand.
New Delhi, June 9 (IANS) Three people, including a woman, were arrested in connection with trafficking of a 42-year-old Delhi woman who was rescued from Ghaziabad, Delhi Police said Saturday.
Bangalore, June 7 (IANS) Four people, including a cashier in a cooperative credit society in Bangalore, were arrested Thursday for the fatal attack on a Karnataka government officer known to have exposed scams in several such financial societies, police said.
New Delhi, June 4 (IANS) A 31-year-old woman committed suicide by jumping on the track at the Tilak Nagar Metro station here Monday, officials said.
New Delhi, May 30 (ANI): A Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) delegation led by its president Nitin Gadkari met President Pratibha Devisingh Patil at the Rashtrapati Bhavan here on Wednesday demanding the resignation of Gujarat Governor Kamla Beniwal.
New Delhi, May 30 (IANS) A Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) delegation led by party president Nitin Gadkari met President Pratibha Devisingh Patil Wednesday and demanded the removal of Gujarat Governor Kamla Beniwal for her alleged involvement in a graft case.
New Delhi, May 27 (IANS) India's juvenile justice system has not been effective in safeguarding the rights of half a million street children in the capital, according to various enforcement agencies.
New Delhi, May 26 (IANS) The juvenile justice system has been ineffective in safeguarding the rights of around 500,000 street-dwelling children in the capital, representatives of the child welfare committees (CWCs) and police said Saturday.
New Delhi, May 19 (IANS) Three persons, including a home guard, were killed and another home guard was injured in two accidents reported in the city in the past 24 hours, police said Saturday.
The Bhartiya Janta Party (BJP) on Friday demanded from Centre to recall Gujarat Governor Kamla Devi Beniwal on the basis of corruption charges as BJP has accused her for acquiring a piece of land in her native state Rajasthan through "forged documents".........
New Delhi, May 18 (IANS) The Rajya Sabha lost its question hour Friday to protests over the alleged involvement of Gujarat Governor Kamla Beniwal in a land grab case.
Shimla, April 25 (IANS) Resale of commercial land in Himachal Pradesh, purchased after special permission, should be allowed in rarest of rare cases. And in case the land is not used for which it was meant, the property vests with the government, says a commission appointed by the state government.
New Delhi, April 9 (IANS) He has a masters in surgery from the Royal College of Surgeons - not someone you'd expect as a candidate in the Delhi civic polls. But Sambit Patra is one of the new breed of intelligent, young professionals who have jumped into the political fray with "change" as his agenda.
Lucknow, Feb 8 (ANI): Polling for the first phase of Assembly elections in Uttar Pradesh for 55 seats is going on today.
Varanasi, Jan 21 (ANI): Kamla, a eunuch, who will be contesting the upcoming Uttar Pradesh assembly polls from the holy city of Varanasi, has lashed out at all the leading political outfits and accused them of making false promises every five years.
Ahmedabad/New Delhi, Jan 18 (ANI): With the Gujarat High Court upholding the appointment of appointment of Justice (retired) RA Mehta as the state's Lokayukta, the Congress Party on Wednesday hit out at the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Government-led by Narendra Modi for failing to take make its stance clear over the steps that it would undertake to combat the rampant corruption.
Jaipur, Jan 10 (ANI): Emphasizing on the need for development in education and health care sectors, President Pratibha Devisingh Patil has urged the overseas Indian community to continue helping India in becoming a global power.
Jaipur, Jan 8 (ANI): Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh affirmed his faith in the India Diaspora in the task of building a modern India. .
Jaipur, Jan 8 (ANI): Asserting that the Indian diaspora has much more to contribute to the building of modern India, Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh on Sunday said that the Government has decided to introduce and sponsor a new pension and life insurance fund for overseas Indian workers.
New Delhi, Jan 7 (ANI): India inked key deals with Trinidad and Tobago in the realms of Information Technology and trade on Friday in an effort to boost diplomatic and economic ties.
New Delhi, Jan 6 (ANI): India has the honor of celebrating the Pravasi Bharatiya event in Jaipur this week with Kamla Persad Bissessar, the Prime Minister of Trinidad and Tobago, known as Little India of the Caribbean, as the Chief Guest.
New Delhi, Jan 5 (ANI): Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh will inaugurate the tenth Pravasi Bharatiya Divas (PBD) on January 8 at Jaipur.
New Delhi, Jan 5 (ANI): Prime Minister of Trinidad and Tobago, Kamla Persad-Bissessar, arrived in New Delhi on Thursday on a nine-day state visit to India aimed at boosting bilateral economic and diplomatic ties.
New Delhi, Jan 4 (ANI): The Prime Minister of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago, Kamla Persad-Bissessar, will be on a nine-day state visit to Indian beginning on Thursday.
Varanasi/New Delhi/Kolkata, Dec 24 (ANI): A cold wave and dense fog has thrown normal life in northern and eastern India out of gear as low visibility and dip in mercury brought transport to halt and forced residents to remain indoors.
Varanasi/New Delhi/Kolkata, Dec 24 (ANI): The cold wave and dense fog has thrown normal life in northern and eastern India out of gear as the low visibility and dip in mercury brought transport to halt and forced the residents to remain indoors.
Ahmedabad, Nov 29 (ANI): The Kankaria zoo in Ahmedabad, welcomed four new residents as gifts from Sri Lanka.
Port-of Spain, Nov 25(ANI): Trinidad and Tobago Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar has said police have foiled a plot to assassinate her, and arrested 12 people,including cabinet members.
Ahmedabad, Sep 30 (ANI): The main opposition Congress Party in Gujarat on Friday initiated a car rally against the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Government over corruption charges.
New Delhi, Sep 28 (ANI): Congress Party on Wednesday accused the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) of seeking to wrest power at all costs for ulterior motives.
Nagpur, Sep 21 (ANI): With critics seeing Lal Krishna Advani's October 'yatra' as an attempt to re-establish himself as the main face of his party ahead of the 2014 general election, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) veteran today indicated that he may not be the prime ministerial candidate.
New Delhi, Sep 15 (ANI): A delegation, consisting of two former ministers from Gujarat, met President Pratibha Devisingh Patil here on Thursday in connection with the simmering row over the appointment of Lokayukta.
New Delhi, Sep.10 (ANI): Six state chief ministers on Saturday skipped the 15th meeting of the National Integration Council (NIC), which was presided over the Prime Minister, Dr. Manmohan Singh.
New Delhi, Sep.6 (ANI): Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee met senior Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader L.KAdvani on Tuesday to resolve the impasse over the controversial appointment of the Gujarat Lokayukta.
New Delhi, Sep 6 (ANI): Senior opposition leaders from Gujarat hit out at Chief Minister Narendra Modi for trying to block the appointment of the Lokayukta in the state, and submitted a memorandum to President Pratibha Devisingh Patil in this regard here on Tuesday.
New Delhi, Sep 2 (ANI): Communist Party of India (Marxist) leader Sitaram Yechury on Friday said the Central Government should make its stand clear on the appointment of Lokayukta in Gujarat.
New Delhi, Sep 2 (ANI): The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Friday requested President Pratibha Devisingh Patil to intervene in the issue of Governor Dr. Kamla Beniwal appointing a Lokayukta without consulting the Gujarat Government.
New Delhi, Sep 2 (ANI) Senior Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Lal Krishna Advani is likely to meet President Pratibha Devisingh Patil on Friday to register his party's protest over the controversial appointment of retired high court judge RA Mehta as the new Lokayukta of Gujarat.
Ahmedabad/New Delhi, Sep 1 (ANI) Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi has written to the Prime Minister, Dr. Manmohan Singh, asking him to recall Governor Dr. Kamla Beniwal in the context of the later appointing RA Mehta as the new Lokayukta of the state.
New Delhi, Aug 30 (ANI): Terming the appointment of Lokayukta in Gujarat to be a 'political vendetta', senior Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Ananth Kumar on Tuesday said Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh should make a statement in the House protecting and safeguarding the country's federal structure.
New Delhi, Aug 30 (ANI): Hours after the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) activists staged a demonstration outside the Parliament to protest the appointment of Ombudsman in Gujarat, Union Law and Justice Minister Salman Khurshid today said that as per his knowledge, the Governor of a State is supposed to consult Chief Justice rather then the state cabinet vis-?-vis the appointment of Lokayukta.
New Delhi, Aug 30 (ANI): With the controversy surrounding the appointment of Lokayukta in Gujarat gaining momentum, Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) veteran Lal Krishna Advani terming it to be an attack on the democratic structure of the country, today said that he would soon meet President Pratibha Devisingh Patil on the issue.
New Delhi, Aug 30 (ANI): Bharatiya Janata Party (BLP) lawmakers on Tuesday sat on a dharna outside the Parliament complex, protesting against the appointment of R.A Mehta as Lokayukta in Gujarat without the consent of state Chief Minister Narendra Modi.
Darbhanga, July 3 (ANI): Mansara Musahar is a village, in Gaura Bairam area of Kiratpur panchayat, about 75 km from Darbhanga district headquarters. This area is the confluence of three major rivers in this part of eastern Bihar, Kamla, Gehuan and the dreaded Kosi, historically known as being relentless, merciless as its flood fury swallows up land and living beings.
Nevada (US), May 28 (ANI): Hindus have sent greetings to Trinidad and Tobago, one of the wealthiest nations in the Caribbean, as it celebrates "Indian Arrival Day" on May 30.
Attari, Feb 17 (ANI): A twelve-member delegation of Hindus from Pakistan on Thursday returned to Pakistan after performing last rituals at Haridwar of 135 dead relatives. The ashes of these 135 persons had to wait for the last rituals in Pakistan due to visa restrains.
New Delhi, Sept.8 (ANI): The Organising Committee Commonwealth Games 2010 Delhi, in an initiative with the Delhi Traders Association has decided to organize the "Commonwealth Games Shopping Festival" across all main markets in Delhi from September 25, 2010 to October 15, 2010.
Ahmedabad, Apr 18 (ANI): The return of the Gujarat Local Authorities Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2009 that seeks to make voting mandatory in the state on the ground that it violates the Constitution has come as a big blow to Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi.
Gadchiroli, (Maharashtra), Jan 26 (ANI): In a major development in Maharashtra, six Naxals allegedly involved in the killing of 16 police personnel in Gadchiroli District in 2009, surrendered before State Home Minster R R Patil here on Monday.
Medak (Andhra Pradesh), Dec 2 (ANI): Telangana Rashtra Samithi (TRS) President K Chandrasekhar Rao was given saline here today after his health deteriorated following his decision to fast unto death.ao was earlier scheduled to sit on a fast unto death on Sunday, but the state police arrested him the same day while he was on his way to Siddipet in Medak District.
