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

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

Pakistan most unsafe for newsmen in south Asia

January 1, 2013 at 8:29 PM

Islamabad, Jan 1 (IANS) Pakistan was the most volatile region for media persons in south Asia in 2012, with 13 journalists losing their lives during the year, a report said.

BSP protests renaming of Lucknow's Kanshi Ram park

August 7, 2012 at 8:57 PM

Lucknow, Aug 7 (IANS) The Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) took to the streets here Tuesday to protest against renaming a park commemorating its idealogue and founder Kanshi Ram after late Samajwadi Party leader Janeshwar Mishra.

Extortion angle being probed in Woodland AGM murder case

July 23, 2012 at 8:03 PM

Ghaziabad, July 23 (IANS) The motive behind the July 20 killing of a shoe and apparel firm's senior executive was being narrowed down to him not fulfilling extortion demands and being gunned down by hired killers, Ghaziabad police said Monday.

No arrest yet in Woodland manager's killing

July 22, 2012 at 10:51 PM

Ghaziabad, July 22 (IANS) The Ghaziabad police Sunday denied making any arrest in the murder of a shoe and apparel company's top executive, who was shot dead Friday morning in Indirapuram locality of this city.

Woodland manager gunned down outside Ghaziabad home

July 20, 2012 at 6:02 PM

Ghaziabad, July 20 (IANS) A senior manager with shoe and apparel company Woodland was killed Friday morning when two gunmen fired over a dozen shots at him outside his home in Indirapuram near the Indian capital and managed to escape in full view of horrified neighbours.

GDA suspends three officials for corruption

May 19, 2012 at 8:19 PM

Ghaziabad: May 19 (IANS) The Ghaziabad Development Authority (GDA) Saturday suspended two eingineers and a clerk for their alleged involvement in a scam and for violating building bylaws. It also asked the Uttar Pradesh government to suspend three more engineers.

Construction firm employee found killed in Lucknow

May 14, 2012 at 5:30 PM

Lucknow, May 14 (IANS) A construction company employee was found dead in the posh Gomtinagar area early Monday with his face battered beyond recognition, police said.

Five stabbed by unidentified assailants in Lucknow

March 31, 2012 at 11:04 AM

Lucknow, March 31 (IANS) Unidentified bike borne assailants early Saturday stabbed five people in the Uttar Pradesh state capital, police said.

Ex-Nepal PM Koirala passes away

March 20, 2010 at 3:28 PM

Kathmandu, Mar 20 (ANI): Formal Nepal Prime Minister and Nepali Congress President Girija Prasad Koirala died today at his daughter Sujata Koirala's residence in Mandikatar.

India concerned about long-term solution for Koshi Dam breach

July 13, 2009 at 1:25 PM

Kathmandu, July 13 (ANI): India's Minister for Water Resource and Parliamentary Affairs Pawan Kumar Bansal has said India is concerned about the long-term solution for Koshi Dam breach.

Ashes of Sant Rama Nand Dass taken to Haridwar for immersion

June 7, 2009 at 8:45 PM

Haridwar, June 7 (ANI): Followers of the slain preacher of Dera Sachh Khand, Sant Rama Nand Dass are carrying his ashes to immerse in the holy Ganga.

Vienna violence against Sikhs still agitating Punjab leaders

June 2, 2009 at 11:47 AM

New Delhi, June 2 (ANI): A delegation of social workers and political leaders including legislators and parliamentarians from Punjab met external Affairs Minister S M Krishna here on Monday.

Punjab to pay millions for riot damages

May 31, 2009 at 6:07 PM

Chandigarh, May 31 (IANS) A week after rioters brought the state to a standstill and caused extensive damage to public and private properties, the Punjab government Sunday announced that it will pay compensation to all those who suffered losses.

Social neglect leading to growing influence of sects: Experts

May 29, 2009 at 1:10 PM

Chandigarh, May 29 (IANS) Punjab came to a grinding halt for nearly two days after followers of Dera Sachh Khand protested violently against the attack on their leaders in Vienna. Experts feel that the growing influence of such sects is owing to the social neglect of people from lower castes.

Vienna killing sullied our image, say Indians in Austria (Diaspora Watch)

May 29, 2009 at 9:44 AM

The good image of Indians in Austria has been damaged by the killing of a Sikh leader in Vienna, say members of the 15,000 strong community in the European nation.

Prakash Singh Badal asks people to be calm

May 27, 2009 at 4:13 PM

Amritsar, May 27 (ANI): Punjab Chief Minister Prakash Singh Badal has appealed to the people not to allow miscreants to disturb peace in the state.

Normalcy returning to Punjab, railway traffic resumes

May 27, 2009 at 1:15 PM

Chandigarh, May 27 (ANI): Punjab is slowly returning to normal, as railway traffic has resumed in the state.

Violence leaves Punjab poorer by Rs.7,000 crore: Assocham

May 26, 2009 at 7:52 PM

New Delhi, May 26 (IANS) Punjab has incurred property losses of up to Rs.7,000 crore on account of the violence by followers of the Dera Sachh Khand sect, according to conservative estimates arrived at by the Associated Chambers of Commerce and Industry of India (Assocham).

Punjab limps back to normalcy, but tension persists

May 26, 2009 at 6:55 PM

Jalandhar, May 26 (IANS) Punjab Tuesday limped back to near normalcy after nearly 40 hours of mayhem and widespread violence as followers of the Dera Sachh Khand sect protested the attack on religious leaders in a Vienna gurdwara Sunday. Most residents stayed home. Many passengers were stranded at various rail stations as about 40 trains were cancelled.

Punjab assembly by-poll postponed to June 12

May 26, 2009 at 5:39 PM

Chandigarh, May 26 (IANS) The by-election for Punjab's Nurmahal assembly seat, which was to be held Thursday, has now been postponed to June 12 following widespread violence in the state, the Election Commission announced Tuesday.

Sikhs protest outside Austrian embassy in Delhi over Vienna killing

May 26, 2009 at 3:10 PM

New Delhi, May 26 (IANS) Around 200 people held a demonstration outside the Austrian embassy here Tuesday, demanding an investigation into the killing of a Sikh religious leader in Vienna.

Controversial 'deras' add fuel to Punjab fire

May 26, 2009 at 3:10 PM

Chandigarh, May 26 (IANS) Punjab's social and religious fabric is undergoing a gradual change - and divisions too - with the increasing influence of controversial deras, or sects, headed by self-styled godmen who have capitalised on the tensions between orthodox Sikhs and others.

Full compensation for losses in unrest: Badal

May 26, 2009 at 3:10 PM

Chandigarh, May 26 (IANS) Punjab Chief Minister Parkash Singh Badal Tuesday said that the state government was willing to pay full compensation for the losses suffered by people in two days of violence in the state following the killing of Dera Sachh Khand leader in a gurdwara in Austria's capital Vienna.

Punjab curfew being relaxed but state remains tense

May 26, 2009 at 9:25 AM

Jalandhar, May 26 (IANS) District authorities in central Punjab Tuesday allowed relaxation in curfew in towns where it was imposed Monday after widespread violence by followers of the Dera Sachh Khand sect who protested against the attack on religious leaders in a gurdwara in Vienna Sunday.

Dera Sachh Khand sect was established 70 years ago

May 26, 2009 at 12:42 AM

Jalandhar, May 25 (IANS) The violent unrest that has gripped Punjab after a leader of the Dera Sachh Khand was killed following a clash in a gurdwara in faraway Austria has brought the sect into limelight.

Himachal stops plying its buses in violence-hit Punjab

May 25, 2009 at 9:29 PM

Shimla, May 25 (IANS) Himachal Pradesh Monday stopped operations of its state transport bus service in neighbouring Punjab after two buses were set afire there during violence that flared up following the death of a Sikh religious leader in a clash in Austrian capital Vienna.

India-Pakistan bus service temporarily halted

May 25, 2009 at 7:26 PM

Ludhiana, May 25 (ANI): The India-Pakistan bus service 'Sada-e-Sarhad' has been temporarily halted by the Punjab authorities from Monday (May 25).

Punjab situation under control, says Badal

May 25, 2009 at 7:10 PM

Chandigarh, May 25 (IANS) Punjab Chief Minister Parkash Singh Badal Monday said the situation in the state, hit by violence following the death of a Sikh religious leader in a clash in Vienna, was 'under control' and that normalcy will return soon.

Delhi-Lahore bus stopped, curfew imposed in Ludhiana

May 25, 2009 at 4:29 PM

Ludhiana, May 25 (IANS) The Delhi-Lahore bus service 'Sada-e-Sarhad' was stopped by authorities in Punjab's industrial city of Ludhiana Monday following large-scale violent protests by Dera Sachh Khand sect followers in the state, opposing the attack on sect leaders in the Austrian capital Vienna.

Punjab chief minister calls all party meet over violence

May 25, 2009 at 4:28 PM

Chandigarh, May 25 (IANS) Punjab Chief Minister Parkash Singh Badal Monday decided to hold an all party meeting here Tuesday to discuss the violence in the state following the death of a Sikh religious leader in a clash in Vienna and also called for the closure of all commercial establishments in the state.

Indian Sikh guru dies in Austrian gurdwara clash, six held

May 25, 2009 at 10:39 AM

Vienna, May 25 (IANS) An Indian Sikh guru died in the Austrian capital Monday following an armed attack between rival Sikh groups at a gurdwara the previous day. Six people have been arrested for their suspected role in the clash that injured at least 15 people and sparked widespread violence in India's Punjab state.

Student stabbed to death in Ghaziabad road rage

April 8, 2009 at 7:30 PM

Ghaziabad, April 8 (IANS) A Class 12 student of a Delhi school was stabbed to death in a case of road rage after he refused to partake in a motorcycle race with three unidentified men here, police said Wednesday.

Businessman commits suicide in Ghaziabad: police

October 6, 2008 at 12:00 AM

Ghaziabad (Uttar Pradesh), Sep 28 (IANS) A 31-year-old garment exporter allegedly shot himself dead in an inebriated state at his residence here on the outskirts of the national capital, police said Sunday.

Businessman commits suicide in Ghaziabad: police

January 1, 2008 at 12:00 AM

Ghaziabad (Uttar Pradesh), Sep 28 (IANS) A 31-year-old garment exporter allegedly shot himself dead in an inebriated state at his residence here on the outskirts of the national capital, police said Sunday.

Pollution threatens Shrikhand Mahadev shrine environs

January 1, 2008 at 12:00 AM

Kullu (Himachal Pradesh), July 21 (ANI): With a growing number of people going on pilgrimage to Shrikhand Mahadev shrine in Himachal Pradesh during mid-July, people of the area are concerned about the preservation of natural environs here.