Everything you need to know about Meerut City: news, reviews, in-depth analysis, opinion and more
Everything you need to know about Meerut City: news, reviews, in-depth analysis, opinion and more
New Delhi, May 13 (IANS) For 17-year-old Lisha, it was a dream come true. The class XII student, who is undergoing treatment for Osteosarcoma (bone cancer), could not believe that two of her favourite cricketers Irfan Pathan and Mahela Jayawardene had come to meet her here Monday.
London, May 11 (ANI): Victoria Beckham was spotted in New York City wearing a bright blue skirt and revealing blouse, on Friday.
New York, May 05 (ANI): Actress Sarah Jessica Parker is looking forward to the third series of 'Sex and the City' movie.
Melbourne, May 2 (ANI): A 1800-year-old, once-metallic orbs have been found under an ancient pyramid in Mexico City.
Lucknow, April 30 (IANS) Five people were killed and 20 others injured early Tuesday when a bus coming from New Delhi rammed into a tractor trolley at Sambhal in Uttar Pradesh, police said.
Mumbai, April 29 (IANS) Actress Chitrangada Singh, who has experimented with offbeat as well as commercial roles, says she would love to play a character like Begum Samru on screen.
Mexico City, April 17 (IANS/EFE) A robot will soon begin exploring the last stretch of a tunnel found at the archaeological site of Teotihuacan in central Mexico, the third time anywhere in the world that it is used to design excavation strategies.
Ghaziabad, April 16 (IANS) Newly appointed Director General of Uttar Pradesh Police (DGP) Devraj Nagar Tuesday instructed police to intensify patrolling and sensitise their officials in dealing with the weaker sections of society.
Lucknow, April 5 (IANS) An inflamatory post on social networking site Facebook resulted in communal tension in Meerut Friday as angry members of a community stoned a mini-truck and a bus carrying a marriage party, police said.
Lucknow, April 1 (IANS) Over 7.50 lakh cable TV sets went blank in seven major cities of Uttar Pradesh Monday, a day after the deadline to get set top boxes installed expired.
Lucknow, April 1 (IANS) Over 7.50 lakh cable TV sets went blank in seven major cities of Uttar Pradesh Monday, a day after the deadline to get set top boxes installed expired.
Lucknow, March 30 (IANS) With just a day left for set top boxes to be installed failing which cable TV signals will snap, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav Saturday sought deferring of the March 31 deadline by another six months.
Melbourne, Mar 30 (ANI): More than 35 years after divorcing her former hubby Ike Turner and 27 years of dating her partner, Tina Turner is set to wed again.
New Delhi, March 21 (IANS) The central government will monitor the periodical up-gradation of slums in the country by making a "slum upgradation index", a union minister said Thursday.
New Delhi, March 21 (IANS) One-third of identified slum households in India do not have latrines, says a report based on the 2011 census but notes that a sizeable percentage of the dwellings have electricity and mobile phone connections and televisions.
Inspired by a real life hit-and-run incident, Jolly LLB is a complete entertainer. Blend of perfect story and superb acting, the film is a must watch.
London, Mar. 15 (ANI): President Barack Obama just wants to be a regular tourist and hang out in Israel.
Los Angeles, March 10 (IANS) "The Sex and the City" actress Sarah Jessica Parker says she is a fan of former US secretary of state because she is cultured and very curious.
New Delhi, March 8 (IANS) The Delhi High Court Friday dismissed a plea for staying the release of Hindi film "Jolly LLB" on the ground that certain of its scenes depict lawyers in a "bad light".
Mumbai, Feb 20 (IANS) Actor Jackky Bhagnani says he has stepped out of his comfort zone with new film "Rangrezz", the Hindi remake of Tamil hit film "Naadodigal".
Lucknow, Feb 20 (IANS) Normal life was disrupted across Uttar Pradesh Wednesday on the first day of the two-day bandh called by 11 trade unions to oppose the "anti-labour" policies of the union government.
London, February 11 (ANI): Helen Flanagan flaunted her figure in Dubai as she puckered up for a pose worthy of her screen idol - Marilyn Monroe
London, Feb 1 (ANI): After going on about not wanting to be seen as a bimbo for a while, Helen Flanagan has revealed that she wants to get some qualifications to prove it to everyone.
Lucknow, Jan 29 (IANS) Five people, including four school students, were killed and over a dozen injured Tuesday in Amroha district when the bus they were travelling in collided with another bus.
New York, Jan 27 (ANI): Juneau in Alaska has topped the list of US cities where people like to eat out.
New Delhi, Jan 21 (IANS) A cattle thief involved in a shootout with police in Pitampura here was arrested from Meerut in Uttar Pradesh, police said Monday.
New Delhi, Jan 17 (IANS) Two members of an interstate gang were arrested here for their alleged involvement in internet banking frauds, police said Thursday.
Ghaziabad, Jan 15 (IANS) Police Tuesday said they were probing an explosion at a mosque in Ghaziabad district and a forensic team was checking the site.
Meerut, Jan.12 (ANI): Meerut Police has claimed that family members have charged a father of murdering his 23-year-old daughter.
Gurgaon, Jan 11 (IANS) An exporter was severely beaten up and robbed at gunpoint at his house here, police said Friday.
Lucknow, Dec 26 (IANS) Even as thousands of homeless and poor face a bitter winter and 37 have died due to cold in Uttar Pradesh, an official scheme to provide them blankets has run into a bureaucratic wall.
New Delhi, Dec 25 (ANI): Senior Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader M. Venkaiah Naidu on Tuesday held the Congress-led UPA Government's inaction, indecision and insensitivity in the Delhi gang-rape case responsible for the present chaotic situation in the country.
Lucknow, Dec 22 (IANS) Massive protests over the brutal gangrape in Delhi erupted across many parts of Uttar Pradesh Saturday, as people took to the streets to vent their anger at the rapists and the inability of the police to prevent the heinous crime.
Mumbai, Dec 19 (IANS) When Meerut-based girl Maahi Hussain set out to live a day in her favourite star Shilpa Shetty's shoes, little did she know she would be visiting the actress' house!
Ghaziabad, Dec 14 (IANS) Lawyers from 22 districts staged a sit-in and stopped traffic on National Highway-58 here Friday, demanding the establishment of a high court bench in western Uttar Pradesh.
Ghaziabad, Dec 14 (IANS) Traffic was jammed on the busy National Highway 24 to the national capital as lawyers from 22 districts demonstrated to press their demand for a high court bench in western Uttar Pradesh.
Copenhagen, Dec 14 (IANS) The very first Hans Christain Andersen fairytale has been discovered by a historian in the late author's native island of Funen in central Denmark, a media report said.
London, Dec 12(ANI): Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson is pondering over a bid for another Arsenal star, Theo Walcott, after signing Gunners captain Robin Van Persie at the start of the season.
Lucknow, Dec 7 (IANS) Traffic across toll plazas in Uttar Pradesh resumed Friday after the Bharatiya Kisan Union (BKU) withdrew its 37-day-old agitation by farmers in the wake of Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav promising to look into their demand of free toll plaza-access across the state.
Meerut, Dec 6 (IANS) A criminal case was registered against farmer leaders of the Bharatiya Kisan Union (BKU) for disruption of toll collection on national highways in Uttar Pradesh, police said Thursday.
Ghaziabad, Dec 2 (IANS) A day after stopping traffic at the National Highway Authority of India (NHAI) Dasna toll bridge at Ghaziabad, Bharatiya Kisan Union (BKU) Sunday allowed traffic to pass through free of cost Sunday.
Bulandshahar (Uttar Pradesh), Nov. 27 (ANI): The death of a 28-year-old, man who was allegedly killed in by his in-laws, angered at the insult to their 'honour' after their daughter eloped with him, has caused outrage across the country.
New Delhi, Nov 27 (IANS) Aamir Khan is saddened by the murder of labourer Abdul Hakim, who spoke against khap panchayats on the superstar's show "Satyamev Jayate" earlier this year.
Lucknow, Nov 26 (IANS) Owing to the holy Kartik Poornima ritual bathing at Garhmukteshwar on the outskirts of Ghaziabad, the busy National Highway?24 will be out of bounds for all heavy vehicles, police said Monday.
Lucknow, Nov 24 (IANS) Violence between two Muslim sects left more than 26 people injured in Uttar Pradesh's Meerut district Saturday, police said.
New Delhi, Nov 19 (IANS) Tamil Nadu were on the verge of victory against Maharashtra while Madhya Pradesh's Naman Ojha and Parvinder Singh of Uttar Pradesh smashed tons to put their teams in strong position on day three of Ranji Trophy third round matches Monday.
London, Nov. 18 (ANI): English football club Chelsea, who are eyeing Luis Suarez, believe that they can land the Anfield star by installing Pep Guardiola as boss, according to a report.
New Delhi, Nov 16 (IANS) The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) Friday issued notice to Deputy Inspector General (DIG) of Police in Meerut, Uttar Pradesh, after a truck driver lost an eye during alleged torture by police when he refused to pay them a bribe.
Lucknow, Nov 14 (IANS) A criminal was beaten to death by an angry mob in Uttar Pradesh's Meerut district late Tuesday when he tried to flee the crime scene after shooting a garment businessman, police said Wednesday.
Wellington, November 1 (ANI): David Beckham has reportedly been considering moving his family to New York City.
New Delhi, Oct 23 (IANS) A 55-year-old man from Uttar Pradesh was arrested here for his involvement in supply of home-made pistols which cost Rs.2,000 apiece, police said Tuesday.
Lucknow, Oct 23 (IANS) A Home Guard was battling for life after robbers shot him and snatched his motorcycle in Meerut in Uttar Pradesh, police said Tuesday.
London, Oct. 21 (ANI): Tottenham Spur's Emmanuel Adebayor increasingly believes he has no future under manager Andre Villas-Boas.
Lucknow, Oct 20 (IANS) More than two dozen people fell ill in three districts of western Uttar Pradesh Saturday after consuming adulterated 'Kuttu Ka Atta' during fasting for Navaratri, officials said.
New Delhi, Oct 14 (IANS) A jobless MBA and three others from Manipur were arrested here for their involvement in inter-state thefts of vehicles, Delhi Police said Sunday.
Meerut, Oct 11 (IANS) Three of the five men involved in the abduction of a sports goods manufacturer and exporter from this town in Uttar Pradesh have been arrested, police said Thursday.
Ghaziabad, Oct 11 (IANS) Four people were critically injured Thursday when three assailants, posing as lawyers and believed to belong to a rival gang, opened fire at a person undergoing trial in the Ghaziabad district court complex, police said.
Meerut (Uttar Pradesh), Oct.10 (ANI): The director of a leading cricket bat manufacturing company, BDM, Sudhir Mahajan, was kidnapped from here on Wednesday, and his kidnappers are demanding Rs.2 crores as ransom for his release.
Lucknow, Oct 10 (IANS) A prominent businessman was kidnapped along with his driver in Uttar Pradesh's Meerut town, police said Wednesday. The kidnappers have asked for a ransom of Rs.2 crore.
London, Oct 8(ANI): Stoke City manager Tony Pulis has demanded that the Football Association (FA) take action against Liverpool striker Luis Suarez for intentionally diving in a bid to win a penalty kick during their goalless draw at Anfield on Sunday.
Lucknow, Sep 30 (ANI): Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav on Sunday flagged off a bicycle rally in Lucknow to create awareness about healthy lifestyle and fitness and promote cycling culture across the state.
Lucknow, Sep 24 (IANS) Five people were murdered in two separate incidents in Uttar Pradesh's Meerut district late Sunday, police said Monday.
Lucknow, Sep 20 (IANS) The nationwide strike called by opposition parties Thursday evoked a mixed response in Uttar Pradesh. While many shops and business establishments opened post lunch, normal life and rail traffic were affected in many parts of the state.
Ghaziabad, Sep 17 (IANS) Curfew was relaxed for five hours Monday in Ghaziabad's Masuri area where six people were killed in police firing three days ago and the kin of two victims sought action against an official. No one has been arrested.
Jalandhar (Punjab), Sept 17 (ANI): Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi is all set to stump his political rivals by distributing custom made cricket kits and volleyballs among the youth ahead of assembly polls.
Lucknow, Sep 15 (IANS) Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav Saturday ordered a probe in the violence in Ghaziabad's Masuri area where six people were killed in police firing, to ascertain the role of local district and police officials and fix responsibility.
Ghaziabad, Sep 15 (IANS) Six people were killed as police opened fire to break up a rampaging mob denouncing the desecration of a holy book, police and witnesses said Saturday.
Mexico City, Aug 30 (IANS/EFE) Mexican state-owned oil giant Petroleos Mexicanos, or Pemex, has made a large deep-water light crude discovery in the Gulf of Mexico off the coast of the northeastern state of Tamaulipas, President Felipe Calderon said Wednesday.
Lucknow, Aug 28 (IANS) The Lucknow police Tuesday arrested two more persons in connection with the July 26 vandalism of former UP chief minister Mayawati's statue.
London, August 26 (ANI): Prince Harry's new model girlfriend Cressida Bonas is reportedly "humiliated" by the recently revealed pictures of him enjoying the company of a young blonde in his Las Vegas hotel room.
Beijing, Aug 18 (IANS) A five-star hotel in south China's Hainan province was Saturday fined 618,000 yuan (around $97,000) after 141 people fell ill after having breakfast there, officials said.
New York, Aug 13 (IANS) In the wake of the tragic Wisconsin gurdwara shooting, a senior New York City official has asked Mayor Michael Bloomberg to allow Sikh police officers to serve without forsaking their turbans and beards.
Ghaziabad, Aug 5 (IANS) Residents and industry owners in Ghaziabad have given their suggestions to the authorities on the proposed redevelopment of national highways passing through the area, a representative of the residents said Sunday.
Lucknow, Aug 3 (IANS) Disturbed at her missing daughter not having been traced by police, a middle-aged woman Friday tried to set herself on fire at the office of the Meerut deputy inspector general of police (DIG). She was arrested.
Lucknow, July 27 (IANS) A senior jailer Friday shot himself and his wife with his Service revolver here, police said.
Lucknow, July 26 (IANS) Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) activists held demonstrations across Uttar Pradesh Thursday after a life-size statue of former chief minister and party supremo Mayawati was vandalised in a Lucknow park.
Kanpur/New Delhi, July 26 (ANI): Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav on Thursday made an attempt to downplay the issue over senior Samajwadi Party (SP) leader Azam Khan offering to resign, and termed the entire episode to be a hype created by the media.
Lucknow, July 26 (IANS) Miffed at his powers being curtailed, senior Uttar Pradesh minister Azam Khan has sent a terse letter to Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav offering to quit the cabinet, leaving the four-month Samajwadi Party (SP) government to face its first political crisis.
Baghdad, July 23 (IANS) A series of bomb and gun attacks struck Iraq early Monday, killing at least 44 people and wounding dozens more, the interior ministry said.
New Delhi, July 16 (IANS) How to increase farm productivity to feed a burgeoning populace, how to use the existing farming methods and practices optimally - these and other critical issues related to Indian agriculture will be taught to Indian students of agriculture in a unique partnership project funded by the United States Agency for International Development (USAID).
South-East District police have exposed a gang indulged in auto lifting and chain snatching. Police have arrested gang leader Arif and his members.
New Delhi, July 9 (IANS) A Delhi court Monday allowed Janata Party chief Subramanian Swamy to move an application against Home Minister P. Chidambaram and make him a co-accused in an over two decade old case of mass killings in Meerut in Uttar Pradesh.
New Delhi, July 9 (IANS) A Delhi court Monday allowed Janata Party chief Subramanian Swamy to move an application against Home Minister P. Chidambaram and make him a co-accused in an over two decade old case of mass killings in Uttar Pradesh.
New Delhi, July 4 (IANS) Major lapses were uncovered in the working of Uttar Pradesh's child welfare system in Meerut by a National Commission for Protection of Child Rights team with many children suspected to be on drugs suppplied by staff, commission member Yogesh Dube said here Tuesday.
Lucknow, June 19 (IANS) A candidate for the upcoming municipal corporation elections in Uttar Pradesh was shot and critically wounded by unidentified motorbike-borne assailants in Meerut, 450 km from here, police said Tuesday.
Lucknow, June 12 (IANS) Two students were shot dead by unidentified attackers riding a bike at a petrol pump in Meerut, 450 km from here, Monday night, police said.
Los Angeles, June 12 (IANS) Singer David Nail fractured his hand during a charity softball game in Tennessee, and is now taking rest.
London, June 10 (IANS) A region in Honduras mapped by experts using advanced laser instruments could be the legendary lost city of Ciudad Blanca, known as the "White City" of gold, it was reported here Sunday.
London, June 6 (ANI): Austrian crematorium officials have blamed a deceased woman's obesity for causing a fire that had to be tackled by fire fighters.
New Delhi, May 26 (IANS) Most Hindi TV shows are shot in Mumbai's Film City, but the makers of "Madhubala...Ek Ishq, Ek Junoon" went a step ahead and shot its 10 initial episodes at Hyderabad's world-famous Ramoji Film City.
lucknow, May 22 (IANS) The Uttar Pradesh government Tuesday announced an ambitious plan to set up gas distribution networks across the state in order to ensure cheap and uninterrupted fuel supply to domestic, commercial and industrial sectors, an official said Tuesday.
London, May 17 (ANI): Samir Nasri, who was sought after by both Manchester clubs but joined City in a 24 million pound deal from Arsenal, has taunted United by saying that he was right to snub Sir Alex Ferguson.
London, May 15(ANI): Manchester City chairman Khaldoon Al Mubarak believes the club has shattered the tag of being 'Typical City', which they were often referred to because of their knack of regularly pulling disaster from the jaws of triumph.
Los Angeles, May 15 (IANS) Actress Sarah Jessica Parker is taking extra care of her Fendi Baguettes for her two-year-old twin daughters, Tabitha and Marion.
Washington, May 14 (ANI): Demi Lovato has officially signed a deal to appear as a judge on the next season of 'The X Factor'.
Manila, May 13 (IANS) A soldier and two New People's Army (NPA) rebels were killed in a clash in Canlaon City in the central Philippine province of Negros Oriental, a military spokesman reported Sunday.
Meerut, May 12 (IANS) A 40-year-old Delhi-based businessman was killed Saturday at the Partapur air strip here after being hit by a microlite plane he owned as he clicked its pictures.
Meerut, May 12 (ANI): A businessman was killed after being hit while trying to take pictures of his two-seater aircraft near the outskirts of Meerut on Saturday.
Meerut, May 12 (ANI): A two-seater trainer aircraft crashed near the outskirts of Meerut early this morning when it was taking off from the Ambedkar airstrip.
Meerut, May 12 (IANS) A 40-year-old man was killed Saturday at the Partapur air strip here after being hit by a micro-lite plane he owned as he clicked its pictures.
