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

Trench cultivation back in Kashmir

May 11, 2013 at 3:58 PM

Srinagar, May 11 (ANI): Farmers in Kashmir are reaping it rich ever since they took up trench cultivation.

Take your mom out for luxury makeover this Mother's Day

May 7, 2013 at 2:08 PM

New Delhi, May 7 (IANS) Ever thought of taking your mom out for a luxury make-over? Buy her a designer outfit created by the some of the known Indian brands especially for the Mother's Day, which falls on May 12.

Rajasthan to relocate villages for tiger corridor

April 17, 2013 at 1:11 PM

Jaipur, April 17 (IANS) Rajasthan will relocate over two dozen villages to develop a biosphere reserve corridor that will connect three sanctuaries to ensure safe roaming of wild animals like tigers, officials said Tuesday.

Seven killed in Maharashtra shootout

April 12, 2013 at 7:40 PM

Gadchiroli (Maharashtra), April 12 (IANS) Seven people, including a policeman, were killed Friday in a shoot-out between police and alleged Maoist cadres in a village in Gadchiroli district, an official said.

Three arrested in Delhi for murder

April 8, 2013 at 8:29 PM

New Delhi, April 8 (IANS) Three people were arrested for allegedly murdering two pick-pockets here Monday, police said. The assailants were believed to be angered over a slapping incident.

31 years after staged shootout, three UP cops get the noose

April 5, 2013 at 5:08 PM

Lucknow, April 5 (IANS) Three decades after the cold-blooded shooting of 12 villagers and a police official, a special CBI court Friday sentenced three Uttar Pradesh Police personnel to death and five others to life in jail.

GGSIPU declared revised results for MBBS, B.Ed and BJMC,Check results

March 12, 2013 at 5:42 PM

Guru Govind Singh Indraprastha University, New Delhi has declared results for various faculties like MBBS, B.Ed. and BJMC

BJP central leaders to pick Karnataka party unit chief

March 9, 2013 at 9:15 PM

Bangalore, March 9 (IANS) The BJP central leaders will pick a new head for the party's Karnataka unit within a week as no consensus emerged at Saturday's discussions here to find a successor to K.S. Eshwarappa who quit the post Thursday, party sources said.

When Raj Kumar faced rejection for 'Kai Po Che'

March 2, 2013 at 1:15 PM

Mumbai, Mar 2 (IANS) Actor Raj Kumar Yadav, who has portrayed the character of Govind in "Kai Po Che", says he was earlier rejected for the same role.

Bhagat's '3 Mistakes..' to be re-launched with 'Kai Po Che!' cover

February 19, 2013 at 9:44 PM

Mumbai, Feb 19 (IANS) Chetan Bhagat's book "3 Mistakes of My Life" which is being adapted for screen by filmmaker Abhishek Kapoor as "Kai Po Che!", will have be relaunched with a new cover of the film.

Indian university to launch diabetic drug

February 13, 2013 at 3:21 PM

Chennai, Feb 13 (IANS) SRM University here plans to launch its US patented herbal diabetic drug in about six months.

SRM University to commercialise patented diabetic drug

February 12, 2013 at 11:45 PM

Chennai, Feb 12 (IANS) SRM University plans to commercialise its US patented herbal diabetic drug in around six months time, said the private varsity's vice chancellor.

'Vishwaroop': one helluva entertainer, and no sentiments hurt (IANS Movie Review)

January 31, 2013 at 4:14 PM

Film: "Vishwaroop"; Actors: Kamal Haasan, Pooja Kumar, Rahul Bose, Andrea Jeremiah, Shekhar Kapur and Jaideep Ahlawat; Director: Kamal Haasan; Rating: ****

19 injured in Kumbh Mela fire

January 25, 2013 at 10:00 PM

Allahabad, Jan 25 (IANS) Nineteen people were injured, six of them including three women with serious burns, as fire swept through tents at the Kumbh Mela here Friday, officials said.

Dozen tents gutted in Kumbh Mela fire

January 25, 2013 at 8:24 PM

Allahabad, Jan 25 (IANS) Fire enveloped a dozen tents at the Kumbh Mela here Friday but officials said no one was injured as the tents were vacant at that time.

Fire breaks out at Kumbh Mela, dozen tents gutted

January 25, 2013 at 7:36 PM

Allahabad, Jan 25 (IANS) Fire broke out in two separate camps in different sectors at the Kumbh Mela area here gutting nearly a dozen tents, but the blaze was doused before it could get out of control, officials said, adding there were no casualties as the tents were vacant at the time.

'Akaash Vani' to clash with 'Race 2'

January 22, 2013 at 9:28 PM

Mumbai, Jan 22 (IANS) Director Luv Ranjan's love story "Akaash Vani" starring two not-so-popular faces will clash with Abbas-Mustan directed mega budget multistarrer "Race 2" when it hits screens Jan 25.

Need corridor so tigers don't fight to death

December 28, 2012 at 12:29 PM

Jaipur, Dec 28 (IANS) Even as the Wildlife Conservation Society recently reported a 50 percent increase in the population of tigers in the wild in India with their population now estimated at 3,200 after years of dangerously dwindling numbers, there is fresh cause for worry for tigers in sanctuaries.

Delhi Government orders probe into Sushruta trauma centre ICU deaths

December 5, 2012 at 1:40 PM

New Delhi, Dec 5 (ANI): The Government of Delhi has ordered a probe into the death of four ICU patients at the state-run Sushruta Trauma Centre on Tuesday due to the malfunctioning of an oxygen supply machine.

'Kai Po Che!' to hit screens in February 2013? (Movie Snippets)

November 22, 2012 at 5:54 PM

Mumbai, Nov 22 (IANS) The shooting of "Kai Po Che!", based on Chetan Bhagat's novel "The 3 Mistakes of My Life", will be complete within two days, says director Abhishek Kapoor.

NSG men left high and dry, says Kejriwal

November 22, 2012 at 3:30 PM

New Delhi, Nov 22 (IANS) Activist?politician Arvind Kejriwal Thursday took up cudgels on behalf of NSG commandos, saying some of those who fought Pakistani terrorists in Mumbai were now without work and denied compensation.

Pain still alive in 26/11 hero's mind, but relieved

November 21, 2012 at 8:02 PM

Shimla, Nov 21 (IANS) Four years after he lost his soldiers in the Mumbai 26/11 terror attacks, the man who led the operations against the terrorists is pained and relieved after Ajmal Amir Kasab, the sole surviving gunman of the three?day siege, was executed Wednesday in a Pune jail.

Shopkeeper, son fired at by robbers

November 21, 2012 at 6:26 PM

New Delhi, Nov 21 (IANS) A 75?year?old shopkeeper was shot and injured by unidentified masked men in their attempt to rob him here, police said Wednesday. When his son tried to intervene, the robbers also opened fire at him.

PM condoles passing away of former union minister K.C. Pant

November 15, 2012 at 8:42 PM

New Delhi, Nov. 15 (ANI): The Prime Minister, Dr. Manmohan Singh, has condoled the passing away of former Union Minister K.C. Pant.

Antony condoles demise of former defence minister K.C. Pant

November 15, 2012 at 4:58 PM

New Delhi, Nov. 15 (ANI): Defence Minister A.K. Antony has expressed profound grief over the demise of his predecessor K.C. Pant.

Pakistan releases 15 Indian fishermen

November 12, 2012 at 4:35 PM

Karachi, Nov. 12 (ANI): Pakistan has released 15 more Indian fishermen from Malir prison in Karachi.

Poland pays tribute to actress Smita Patil

November 10, 2012 at 12:00 PM

Warsaw, Nov 10 (IANS) Rich tributes were paid to the memory of late actress Smita Patil through a film festival in the Polish capital.

Naomi Campbell's b'day bash for beau to last 2 days in Jodhpur

October 29, 2012 at 4:12 PM

New York, October 29 (ANI): Naomi Campbell's lavish 50th birthday party for boyfriend Vladimir Doronin will span two days in Jodhpur, Rajasthan.

'Settai' targets family audience

October 26, 2012 at 6:06 PM

Chennai, Oct 26 (IANS) The maker of upcoming Tamil comedy "Settai", a remake of adult comedy "Delhi Belly", claims that it will be a youthful and family entertainer.

Kanda, Chaddha's custody extended, Chaddha seeks bail

October 12, 2012 at 7:48 PM

New Delhi, Oct 12 (IANS) A Delhi court Friday extended till Oct 17 the judicial custody of former Haryana minister Gopal Goyal Kanda and his employee Aruna Chaddha, who are accused of abetting the suicide of former flight attendant Geetika Sharma.

Interim bail of Kanda's brother extended in dud cheque case

October 10, 2012 at 6:52 PM

New Delhi, Oct 10 (IANS) A Delhi court Wednesday extended till Oct 31 the interim bail of Govind Kanda, brother of former Haryana minister Gopal Goyal Kanda and an accused in the Geetika Sharma suicide, for ignoring warrants in a 14-year-old dud cheque matter.

SC issues notice on right to education act

October 8, 2012 at 9:47 PM

New Delhi, Oct 8 (IANS) The Supreme Court Monday issued notice to the central government on a petition seeking exemption for unaided educational institutions from earmarking 25 percent seats for students from the weaker sections of the society.

One more tiger cub spotted in Sariska

September 30, 2012 at 7:38 PM

Jaipur, Sep 30 (IANS) One more tiger cub was spotted in Rajasthan's Sariska Tiger Reserve, confirming the fact that a tigress here gave birth to at least two cubs this year, officials said.

Oh My God Movie Review: Just don't have a Blind Faith

September 28, 2012 at 11:59 AM

Oh My God is not a complete comedy film. It is sarcasm on the society and its belief. The film will make you look into your soul. But if you are looking just for entertainment, this is not it.

Oh My God: Pre Review, Story and Release Date

September 27, 2012 at 4:14 PM

Here is the Pre Review, Story and Release Date of Oh My God.

IFFI will be technically superior this year: Organisers

September 24, 2012 at 2:51 PM

Panaji, Sep 24 (IANS) The 43rd International Film Festival of India (IFFI) is going to be technically superior to previous fare, an organiser of the festival said Monday.

'Heroine': Kareena's powerful performance in naked look at Bollywood shennigans (IANS Hindi Film R

September 21, 2012 at 11:23 PM

Film: "Heroine"; Starring: Kareena Kapoor, Arjun Rampal, Randeep Hooda, Shahana Goswami, Ranveer Shorey, Govind Namdeo; Directed by: Madhur Bhandarkar; Rating: ****

'Thaandavam' passed with U-certificate

September 21, 2012 at 12:11 PM

Chennai, Sep 21 (IANS) Actor Vikram-starrer Tamil film "Thaandavam" has successfully passed the censor board test, and has been awarded a U-certificate.

Man beaten to death in Bihar for eloping

September 12, 2012 at 7:46 PM

Patna, Sep 12 (IANS) In an incident of honour killing in Bihar, a 35-year-old man was lynched in Araria district after a village kangaroo court found him guilty of eloping with a newly-married woman, police said Wednesday.

Never left Delhi behind: Parvin Dabas (Movie Snippets)

September 9, 2012 at 3:58 PM

New Delhi, Sep 9 (IANS) Actor Parvin Dabas, who did his schooling and graduation from Delhi, may have shifted base to Mumbai but says he keeps visiting the capital quite often.

Rajasthan's textiles push with nine dedicated parks

September 2, 2012 at 11:53 AM

Jaipur, Sep 2 (IANS) The central government has approved nine textile parks worth Rs.1,500 crore in Rajasthan, and an additional grant of Rs.400 crore to promote this industry in the state, a senior official here said.

'Settai' trailer promises family comedy

September 1, 2012 at 6:01 PM

Chennai, Sep 1 (IANS) Come December, there will be a laugh riot in the Tamil cinema world! The trailer of much anticipated film R. Kannan's "Settai", a remake of 2011 Hindi-English urban comedy "Delhi Belly", was launched online Saturday.

Police get more time to probe why Kanda ignored warrant

August 31, 2012 at 6:49 PM

New Delhi, Aug 30 (IANS) A Delhi court Friday granted 10 days to the police to probe why former Haryana minister Gopal Goyal Kanda and his brother Govind Kanda were ignoring the court's warrant in cheque bounce case.

More trouble for Kanda, could face charges in cheque bounce case

August 30, 2012 at 6:19 PM

New Delhi, Aug 30 (IANS) Even as he is fighting off charges of involvement in the suicide of ex-employee Geetika Sharma, former Haryana minister Gopal Goyal Kanda could be booked as a proclaimed offender in a 14-year-old cheque bounce case.

Had Kanda sexually exploited Geetika?

August 18, 2012 at 6:28 PM

New Delhi, Aug 18 (IANS) Delhi Police are planning to match the vaginal swab taken from Geetika Sharma, a former flight attendant who committed suicide, with the semen samples of arrested former Haryana minister Gopal Kanda who she blamed for her death.

Akshay Kumar Paresh Rawal starrer Oh My God Official Trailer Released

August 18, 2012 at 3:51 PM

Akshay Kumar and Paresh Rawal starrer Oh My God first look and Official trailer has been released.

Kanda arrested after surrender, to be taken to court

August 18, 2012 at 12:20 PM

New Delhi, Aug 18 (IANS) Former Haryana minister Gopal Goyal Kanda, accused of abetting the suicide of former flight attendant Geetika Sharma, was arrested after surrendering early Saturday at a police station here and is likely to be presented before a court in north Delhi's Rohini later, police said.

Bhansali's 'Ram Leela' goes on floor in September (Movie Snippets)

August 17, 2012 at 1:40 PM

Mumbai, Aug 17 (IANS) Filmmaker Sanjay Leela Bhansali's "Ram Leela" is set to go on floors next month, says actor Abhimanyu Singh, but he refused to confirm his place in the cast of the movie.

Tiger cub spotted in Sariska

August 8, 2012 at 2:41 PM

Jaipur, Aug 8 (IANS) A tigress in Rajasthan's Sariska Tiger Reserve has reportedly delivered a cub.

Man shot at in west Delhi area

July 18, 2012 at 5:20 PM

New Delhi, July 18 (IANS) A 36-year-old man was fired on by three armed assailants here in the capital, police said Wednesday.

Boy electrocuted in Rajasthan

July 15, 2012 at 10:16 PM

Jaipur, July 15 (IANS) A 15-year-old boy was electrocuted Sunday and three others sustained burns when they came in touch with a high-voltage wire passing over their private hostel in Rajasthan's Sawai Madhopur district, police said.

1956 Olympics: India's dominance continues

July 11, 2012 at 4:56 PM

The discerning reckon the hockey team to the 1956 Melbourne Olympics, led by centre-forward Balbir Singh, was one of the best ever to leave Indian shores. The squad was brimming with experience and youth besides tremendous firepower. It was hardly a surprise then that the team came away with another gold medal, the sixth in a row.

Teri Meri Kahani Movie Review

June 22, 2012 at 12:11 PM

Review of Teri Meri Kahani. "Teri Meri Kahani takes you to three different love stories in three different eras. It is a decent attempt to portray that love has no limit. Though the chemistry between the duo is great, but it might get dull after sometimes".

Seven child labourers rescued from Rajasthan milk plant

May 24, 2012 at 11:16 PM

Jaipur, May 24 (IANS) At least seven child labourers, all aged below 14 years, were rescued from a government-run milk production plant here Thursday, police said adding that plant authorities made several others to escape.

Sariska villagers protest relocation

May 15, 2012 at 11:38 PM

Jaipur, May 15 (IANS) Hundreds of people Tuesday blocked the main entrance of the Sariska tiger sanctuary in Rajasthan's Alwar district, protesting relocation of their villages falling within the reserve, officials said.

Bihar village dreams big for its peacocks!

May 15, 2012 at 11:54 AM

Madhopur (Bihar), May 15 (IANS) A wave of excitement has swept Bihar's Madhopur-Gobind village, home to around 500 peacocks. For years, people here have proudly co-existed with the national bird, and now the state government is contemplating developing it as 'mayur vihar', a protected site for the bird.

Fourth suicide at Delhi Metro premises in 6 days

May 8, 2012 at 8:54 PM

New Delhi, May 8 (IANS) A 22-year-old youth committed suicide by jumping from an elevated Delhi Metro station here Tuesday, police said, in the fourth such incident on the network in six days.

Man jumps off Metro station, dies

May 8, 2012 at 4:22 PM

New Delhi, May 8 (IANS) A 22-year-old youth committed suicide by jumping from an elevated Delhi Metro station here Tuesday, police said, in the fourth such incident on the network in six days.

Prime Minister dedicates Bhatinda refinery to nation

April 28, 2012 at 4:10 PM

Bhatinda, Apr 28 (ANI): Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh on Saturday dedicated the Guru Govind Singh Refinery at Bhatinda to the nation.

'Designers don't take undue advantage of weavers'

April 24, 2012 at 12:36 PM

New Delhi, April 24 (IANS) Deepika Govind regularly works with weavers in the interiors of southern India. She begs to differ that leading designers like her, who sell their merchandise for lakhs of rupees, exploit local talent by paying low wages. In fact, weavers demand much more than usual from them, she says.

Gangsters take family hostage, shoot dead cop in UP

April 18, 2012 at 8:29 PM

Lucknow, April 18 (IANS) An inspector of the Uttar Pradesh Police was shot dead Wednesday in Mau district in a fierce gun battle between a Special Operations Group (SOG) team and two criminals.

Family taken hostage, inspector shot dead by gangsters in UP

April 18, 2012 at 7:25 PM

Lucknow, April 18 (IANS) An inspector of the Uttar Pradesh Police was shot dead Wednesday in Mau district in a fierce gun battle between a Special Operations Group (SOG) team and two criminals, police said.

'Shudra' a film on evils of the caste system (Lead, Superseding earlier story)

April 13, 2012 at 11:07 PM

New Delhi, April 13 (IANS) Many filmmakers have moved away from masala movies and made movies on socially relevant issues. The latest to join the list is director Sanjiv Jaiswal with "Shudra: The Rising", on the ills of the caste system.

'Shudra' releases Saturday, highlights ills of caste system

April 13, 2012 at 7:31 PM

New Delhi, April 13 (IANS) Many filmmakers have moved away from masala movies and made movies on socially relevant issues. The latest to join the list is director Sanjiv Jaiswal with "Shudra: The Rising", on the ills of the caste system.

Shahid in love with his character Javed

April 11, 2012 at 4:27 PM

New Delhi, April 11 (IANS) Shahid Kapoor will be seen playing three different roles in Kunal Kohli's ready to release "Teri Meri Kahaani". The actor connects to his character Javed based in 1912 and says he is the man every woman would love to meet.

Former governor Govind Narain passes away

April 4, 2012 at 4:24 PM

New Delhi, April 4 (IANS) Govind Narain, one of the last surviving Indian Civil Service (ICS) officers, who was the home secretary during the 1971 Bangladesh war, passed away Tuesday night at his residence here, family sources said. He was 94.

Rawat loyalist Kunjwal elected new Uttarakhand Assembly Speaker

March 26, 2012 at 5:52 PM

Dehradun, Mar.26 (ANI): The Congress Government in Uttarakhand won its first trial of strength on Monday with Govind Singh Kunjwal, a close confidant of Union Minister of State Harish Rawat, being elected as speaker of the Uttarakhand assembly.

Uttarakhand CM Bahuguna to face acid test on Monday ahead of crucial trust vote

March 25, 2012 at 2:48 PM

Dehradun, Mar.25 (ANI): Uttarakhand Chief Minister Vijay Bahuguna will face a crucial test on Monday ahead of a trust vote in the state assembly when the election of Speaker will take place.

Pranab Mukherjee hopeful of seven percent plus growth rate by March end

February 1, 2012 at 9:31 PM

New Delhi, Feb 1 (ANI): Union Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee has said he is hopeful that growth rate will be around seven per cent plus while the head on inflation would be between six and seven per cent by March end.

BJP chief Gadkari calls for social and economic prosperity on 63rd Republic Day

January 26, 2012 at 1:46 PM

New Delhi, Jan.26 (ANI): Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) president Nitin Gadkari hoisted the tricolour on Thursday on the occasion of India's 63rd Republic Day, and called upon the nation's citizens to unite and work for the country's social and economic growth.

Specially abled persons celebrate Diwali in Bhubaneshwar

October 25, 2011 at 6:40 PM

Bhubaneshwar, Oct 25 (ANI): Several specially abled persons of all age groups celebrated Diwali here on Monday.

Movement reignited by Hazare a new page in Indian history: Sri Sri Ravishankar

August 22, 2011 at 12:01 PM

New Delhi, Aug 22 (ANI): Spiritual leader Sri Sri Ravishankar has said the movement reignited by social activist Anna Hazare is a new page in Indian history.

Illegal mining scam: Karnataka CM Gowda backs Yeddyurappa

August 10, 2011 at 4:42 PM

New Delhi, Aug 10 (ANI): The newly elected Karnataka Chief Minister, DV Sadananda Gowda, on Wednesday came out in full support of his predecessor B.S Yeddyurappa, who stepped down from his post after being indicted in Lokayukta Justice (retired) N. Santosh Hedge's report on illegal mining.

Malaysian-Indian devotees pay tribute to Sathya Sai Baba

April 25, 2011 at 12:44 PM

Kuala Lumpur, Apr 25 (ANI): Over 200 Malaysian-Indian followers of Sathya Sai Baba paid their tributes to him at the Sai Baba centre in Bangsar, Kuala Lumpur.

Bollywood pays respects to actor Navin Nischol

March 20, 2011 at 10:19 AM

Mumbai, Mar. 20 (ANI): The last rites of veteran Bollywood actor Navin Nischol, who passed away on Saturday while en route to Pune, were performed here on Saturday evening.

Security forces in Jharkhand's Nawadih area introduce community policing

February 28, 2011 at 5:35 PM

Nawadih, Feb 27 (ANI): Security forces in Nawadih, Jharkhand have introduced community-policing programme to tackle Maoists in the region.

Chidambaram asks BJP to respect orders passed by J-K government

January 26, 2011 at 8:08 PM

New Delhi, Jan 25 (ANI): Union Home Minister P. Chidambaram on Tuesday said that the orders passed by the Jammu and Kashmir Government regarding Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) 'Tiranga Yatra' should be respected.

Nainital Zoo authorities take steps to protect animals from cold

January 19, 2011 at 7:26 PM

Nainital, Jan 19 (ANI): As the temperature dipped across the country, animals in the Pandit Govind Ballabh Pant Zoo in Nainital are being given proteins and mineral in their diet by authorities to combat the cold.

Protestant appointed as President of Vatican's Science Academy-a first in 400 years

January 16, 2011 at 8:03 PM

Nevada (US), Jan 16 (ANI): A Protestant has been appointed as President of Vatican's Pontifical Academy of Sciences, which is reportedly a first time for this Academy launched in 1603.

Fruit flies shed light on parallels between cancer development, infection

January 4, 2011 at 1:10 PM

Washington, Jan 4 (ANI): A new study from The City College of New York has successfully drawn parallels between infection and the way blood cancer develops, specifically in fruit flies.

Gujjars intensify stir, put forward new demands to Rajasthan Government

December 25, 2010 at 12:59 PM

Jaipur (Rajasthan), Dec. 25 (ANI): The Gujjar community has intensified their agitation demanding five per cent reservation in government jobs and educational agitations in Rajasthan.

Debt ridden farmer commits suicide in Maharashtra

December 7, 2010 at 12:16 PM

Thane, Dec 7 (ANI): A farmer on Monday committed suicide due to bad crops and under the fear of non-payment of debt taken from the moneylender in Maharashtra's Thane District.

Debt ridden farmer commits suicide in Maharashtra

December 7, 2010 at 11:43 AM

Thane, Dec 7 (ANI): A farmer on Monday committed suicide due to bad crops and under the fear of non-payment of debt taken from the moneylender in Maharashtra's Thane District.

Debt ridden farmer commits suicide in Maharashtra

December 7, 2010 at 11:43 AM

Thane, Dec 7 (ANI): A farmer on Monday committed suicide due to bad crops and under the fear of non-payment of debt taken from the moneylender in Maharashtra's Thane District.

Bhubaneswar celebrates Diwali with specially-abled women

November 4, 2010 at 6:24 PM

Bhubaneswar, Nov 4 (ANI): People in Orissa's Bhubaneswar city celebrated Diwali with the mentally challenged women on Wednesday.

Expert Committee calls for upgrading IFFI to International Standards

August 25, 2010 at 5:51 PM

New Delhi, Aug.25 (ANI): An expert committee comprising well-known personalities of film and entertainment world and officials on Wednesday presented its report to Ambika Soni with its recommendations suggesting upgrading International Film Festival of India (IFFI) to international standards.

Dr Manmohan Singh wants agricultural production to grow four percent annually

June 19, 2010 at 6:54 PM

Pantnagar (Uttarakhand), June 19 (ANI): Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh on Saturday asked the agriculture scientists to work to raise country's annual agricultural growth rate from two percent to four percent.

Prof. Govind Chandra Pande presented Padma Shri award

April 26, 2010 at 9:54 PM

New Delhi, April 26 (ANI): Professor Govind Chandra Pande was presented the Padma Shri award at his residence on Monday, following his absence at the Awards Ceremony held at Rashtrapati Bhavan here on March 31on account of personal reasons.

Suspected Maoist supporters beaten up in Jharkhand

March 18, 2010 at 1:30 PM

Jamshedpur, Mar 18 (ANI): Threatened by Maoists, villagers of Jharkhand's Dalma district beat up fellow villagers whom they suspected of supporting the rebels.

Bus falls into river in Rajasthan; 26 die

March 15, 2010 at 6:39 PM

Sawai Madhopur (Rajasthan), March 15 (ANI): In a tragic incident, at least 26 persons mostly students were killed when a bus they were travelling by fell into a river in Rajasthan's Sawai Madhopur district.

26 killed, 34 hurt as bus falls off Sawai Madhopur bridge

March 15, 2010 at 11:47 AM

Jaipur, Mar. 15 (ANI): At least 26 people, including students and teachers, were killed and 34 injured when the bus in which they were travelling collided with a stationary vehicle and fell off a bridge into a dry river bed in Rajasthan's Sawai Madhopur district on Monday morning.

National Film Awards and IFFI expert committees constituted

December 10, 2009 at 2:03 PM

New Delhi, Dec 10 (ANI): The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting has constituted two expert committees for upgradation of the National Film Awards (NFA) and the International Film Festival of India (IFFI).

Rahul Gandhi visits Rajasthan to draw out youth support

November 24, 2009 at 9:07 PM

Sawai Madhopur (Rajasthan), Nov 24(ANI): Congress General Secretary Rahul Gandhi on Tuesday commenced his two-day tour of Rajasthan by interacting with the youth from state's Sawai Madhopur district.

Home Secretary leaving for Nepal on Nov.5 for bilateral talks

November 4, 2009 at 6:23 PM

New Delhi, Nov 4 (ANI): Union Home Secretary G.K.Pillai is leaving for Kathmandu on November 5 for Home Secretary level talks between India and Nepal.

Jaipur fire: Union Petroleum Ministry Committee begins probe

November 2, 2009 at 7:13 PM

Jaipur, Nov 2 (ANI): A probe into the Indian Oil depot fire in Jaipur that claimed 11 lives began on Monday with a committee set by Union Petroleum Ministry visiting the site to ascertain the cause of the fire.

Govind Godhan takes up the task of educating beggars in Ludhiana

October 6, 2009 at 4:24 PM

Ludhiana, Oct 5(ANI): Govind Godhan, a social organization in Punjab, has taken up the task of educating beggars and making them self-reliant.

Rare animals getting old in Nainital zoo

August 25, 2009 at 11:55 AM

Nainital, Aug 25 (ANI): Ageing of rare animals in the zoological park in Nainital becomes a cause of concern for the authorities.

Uttarakhand ministry expanded

July 1, 2009 at 4:29 PM

Dehradun, July 1 (ANI): Uttarakhand Chief Minister Dr. Ramesh Pokhriyal Nishank on Wednesday inducted eight new ministers, including four Cabinet ministers. This has taken the strength of the Uttarakhand Ministry to 12.

Lawmakers shirking legislative duties: Goa law panel chief

May 27, 2009 at 5:03 PM

Panaji, May 27 (IANS) Most legislative assemblies and parliament rarely have time for legislative duties, and instead lawmakers waste time by disrupting proceedings, former minister of state for law and chairman of the Goa law commission Ramakant Khalap said Wednesday.

Phishers start angling for Facebook, twitter

May 26, 2009 at 10:57 AM

New Delhi, May 26 (IANS) Twitterers and users of Facebook, beware!