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

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

Wedding blues: Three Bihar grooms spurned in 24 hours

May 13, 2013 at 2:54 PM

Patna, May 13 (IANS) Three bridegrooms in Bihar returned home dejected in 24 hours after their brides turned them away as "unsuitable".

Cops in love commit suicide in UP

April 1, 2013 at 7:14 PM

Lucknow, April 1 (IANS) An Uttar Pradesh Police constable and his lover, also a cop, committed suicide in Varanasi late Sunday, police said.

Naxals kidnap children as they fail to find recruits

March 25, 2013 at 6:02 PM

Bundu (Jharkhand), Mar.25 (ANI): With Naxalism on the wane, the rebels are now resorting to kidnappings to counter the shortage of cadres.

8 children killed, more then 12 injured after a truck rams into slum

March 20, 2013 at 12:22 PM

Eight children were killed and over a dozen were injured on Tuesday night, when a speeding truck overturned at Nagla Patwari near the bypass in Aligarh, 335 km from Lucknow, police said.

Truck rams into slum, eight kids killed

March 20, 2013 at 8:41 AM

Lucknow, March 20 (IANS) In a tragic incident late Tuesday night, eight children were killed and over a dozen injured when a speeding truck overturned at Nagla Patwari near the bypass in Aligarh, 335 km from here, police said.

Four killed in UP road accident

March 8, 2013 at 10:35 AM

Lucknow, March 8 (IANS) Four people were killed and seven injured when the van they were travelling in was hit by a speeding truck in Uttar Pradesh's Rae Bareli town, police said Friday.

Delhi gang-rape: Protests near Rastrapathi Bhavan

December 21, 2012 at 1:01 PM

New Delhi, Dec 21 (IANS) Hundreds of women and students demanding strong action against those involved in the brutal gang-rape of the 23-year-old woman, who battles for life in a hospital, Friday marched towards Raisina Hill in central Delhi. Policemen outside the high-security Rashtrapati Bhavan were caught by surprise.

Five children die in Delhi wall collapse, probe ordered

December 12, 2012 at 11:12 PM

New Delhi, Dec 12 (IANS) At least five children, all below the age of 10, died here after a boundary wall under construction collapsed on them Wednesday, a fire brigade official said. The Delhi government has ordered an inquiry into it.

Five children die in Delhi wall collapse

December 12, 2012 at 6:24 PM

New Delhi, Dec 12 (IANS) At least five children, all below the age of 10, died here after a boundary wall under construction collapsed on them Wednesday, a fire brigade official said.

Discourse in Ayodhya moves from religious frenzy to FDI

December 6, 2012 at 3:24 PM

Ayodhya (Uttar Pradesh), Dec 6 (IANS) From heated arguments and the mob frenzy of Dec 6, 1992, to animated discussions on foreign investment in retail trade, Ayodhya seems to have come a long way since the Babri mosque was razed, triggering riots across the country.

Delhi set to celebrate Diwali

November 13, 2012 at 11:31 AM

New Delhi, Nov 13 (IANS) Exquisite rangolis in front of houses, early morning prayers, marigold flowers embellishing homes and offices, and last minute shopping... Delhi is all set to celebrate Diwali Tuesday.

Six people killed in road accident in Maharashtra's Thane District

October 24, 2012 at 2:31 PM

Thane (Maharashtra), Oct. 24 (ANI): At least six people were killed in a road accident near Bhiwandi in Maharshtra's Thane District early on Wednesday.

Tribal tradition breaks, woman weds dead partner's body

October 13, 2012 at 11:28 AM

Patna/Ranchi, Oct 13 (IANS) Santhal tribals in a Bihar village have added a new chapter to their ancient custom of young men and women living together - allowing an unwed mother to marry her dead partner's body to make her children legitimate and give them property rights.

Global business meet for Indian diaspora

August 28, 2012 at 6:26 PM

Mumbai, Aug 28 (IANS) A global business meet to provide a platform to the Indian diaspora will be held in New York next month by New Global Indian Foundation (NGIF), a representative said here Tuesday.

Doctor detained in murder of mentally-ill woman in Bengal

July 15, 2012 at 5:28 PM

Kolkata, July 15 (IANS) A doctor was detained Sunday in connection with the death certificate of a mentally-ill woman suspected to have been raped and murdered last month in West Bengal's Hooghly district, police said.

Why was Guwahati molestation video put on YouTube, ask netizens

July 13, 2012 at 9:52 PM

New Delhi, July 13 (IANS) Social networks were Friday flooded with angry reactions over the molestation of a teenager in Guwahati, with many questioning as to why the video was uploaded on YouTube and the victim's identity revealed.

Maoist threat deters development in rebel-infested areas of Jharkhand

February 21, 2012 at 9:56 PM

Seraikhella-Kharsawan (Jharkhand), Feb.21 (ANI): The fear of Maoists in rebel-infested areas of Seraikella-Kharsawan in Jharkhand, has stalled development.

Maoist threat deters development in rebel-infested areas of Jharkhand

February 21, 2012 at 5:16 PM

Seraikhella-Kharsawan (Jharkhand), Feb.21 (ANI): The fear of Maoists in rebel-infested areas of Seraikella-Kharsawan in Jharkhand, has stalled development.

Himachal Pradesh villagers observe self-imposed silence

February 18, 2012 at 7:47 PM

Goshal (Himachal Pradesh), Feb 18 (ANI): People in Goshal village of Himachal Pradesh observe self-imposed silence for approximately forty-five days in memory of their local deity, Maharishi Gautam, who meditates during this time.

Himachal Pradesh villagers observe self-imposed silence

February 18, 2012 at 5:31 PM

Goshal (Himachal Pradesh), Feb 18 (ANI): People in Goshal village of Himachal Pradesh observe self-imposed silence for approximately forty-five days in memory of their local deity, Maharishi Gautam, who meditates during this time.

Flood alert issued in UP villages after water discharged into Yamuna

August 20, 2010 at 9:34 PM

New Delhi, Aug 20 (ANI): The concerned authorities in Uttar Pradesh's Muzaffarnagar District have issued fresh flood alert in over a dozen villages after excessive water was discharged from Haryana's Tajewala barrage into Yamuna river following heavy rains.

When life comes to a standstill in a Manali village as part of unique festival

January 24, 2010 at 7:22 PM

Goshal village (Himachal Pradesh), Jan.24 (ANI): India is known for its diversity and a large number of people living in different regions of the country, especially in the rural parts, have been following unique rituals for generations to carry on their local traditions and express their deep faith in them.

Ulfa top leaders to be produced before a Court: Police

December 5, 2009 at 12:41 PM

The Asom Police has confirmed the media to produce the arrested top leaders of banned organisation United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) including Chaiman Arabinda Rajkhowa...

Bhattachrjee to take stock of anti naxal plan in West Bengal

October 25, 2009 at 3:13 PM

Kolkata, Oct 25 (ANI): West Bengal Chief Minister Buddhadeb Bhattacharjee has convened a high level meeting with senior officials of the state administration at the Writers Building here on Sunday to take stock of anti naxal plan in the state.

Agra firecracker factory blast near claims two victims

September 13, 2009 at 7:14 PM

Nagla Gola Village (Uttar Pradesh), Sep 13(ANI): At least two people were killed and two others injured in a blast that rocked a firecracker factory at Nagla Gola village near Agra on Sunday.

Four-year-old falls into borewell in Bijapur, rescue work on

September 1, 2009 at 3:17 PM

Bijapur, Sep 1 (ANI: A four-year-old girl fell into a 150-foot deep borewell in a sugar cane field of Devar Nimbaragi village in Bijapur district on Monday.

Sheila Dikshit calls for action plan on Delhi power crisis

June 30, 2009 at 7:33 PM

New Delhi, June 30 (ANI): Chief Minister of Delhi Sheila Dikshit on Tuesday told city's main power distributor to improve power situation within 15 days, and submit a detailed action plan to meet the crisis by Wednesday.

7-year-old suffocates in politician's car, police rule out foul play

May 21, 2009 at 2:50 PM

Nagpur, May 21 (IANS) Police Commissioner Pravin Dixit Thursday ruled out any foul play in the death of a seven-year-old girl whose body was found in the family vehicle of state Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Nitin Gadkari here the previous day.

Now Bihar's deputy chief minister in trouble for anti-women remarks

April 7, 2009 at 3:29 PM

Patna, April 7 (IANS) Another Bihar leader seems headed for trouble over his unsavoury remarks. Deputy Chief Minister Sushil Kumar Modi has got a women's rights activist fuming over his statement that Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) leader and former chief minister Rabri Devi should go back to the kitchen as that is where she belongs.

Switch off lights during Earth Hour, power supplier asks consumers

March 26, 2009 at 8:59 PM

New Delhi, March 26 (IANS) A major power supplier in the national capital has urged consumers to switch off electricity for an hour at 8.30 p.m. March 28 during the Earth Hour to lend support to the global initiative against climate change.

Schoolgirl killed, four others injured in auto-bus crash

March 20, 2009 at 7:17 PM

Ghaziabad, March 20 (IANS) An 18-year-old girl was killed and four of her classmates were injured when the autorickshaw they were riding in was hit by a private bus coming from the opposite direction Friday, the police said.

Indian, foreign women artists tread common ground

March 10, 2009 at 9:08 AM

New Delhi, March 10 (IANS) Malathi Selvam, a rangoli artist from Puducherry, draws patterns in coloured powder. Figures of women, mostly of goddesses and brides, make up her art as she draws at weddings.

Experts say planning for Mumbai terror strike in Pakistan, execution by Indian affiliate

November 28, 2008 at 1:36 PM

Mumbai/Washington, Nov.28 (ANI): Though intelligence and security officials are cautious about arriving at early conclusions on the Mumbai terror strikes, they have admitted that planning for it could have taken place in Pakistan, and its execution was carried out with the help of an Indian affiliate.

Maoists own responsibility for Nov 2 blast

November 8, 2008 at 12:00 AM

Kolkata, Nov 7 (IANS) The Communist Party of India-Maoist Friday night owned up responsibility for the Nov 2 landmine blast in West Midnapore district and said that West Bengal Chief Minister Buddhadeb Bhattacharjee was the target.

Six people killed in Himachal Pradesh accident

October 6, 2008 at 8:47 PM

Shimla, Oct 4 (IANS) Six people, including four children, from two families were killed when the car they were travelling in rolled down into the Ravi river in Himachal Pradesh's Chamba district Saturday, police said.

Arjun tank not being thrust on the Army: DRDO

January 1, 2008 at 12:00 AM

New Delhi, July 12 (ANI): The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) today made it clear that it is not trying to force the Army to buy the indigenous Arjun main battle tank (MBT).

Arjun tank not being thrust on the Army: DRDO

January 1, 2008 at 12:00 AM

New Delhi, July 12 (ANI): The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) today made it clear that it is not trying to force the Army to buy the indigenous Arjun main battle tank (MBT).

Abu Hamza, the mastermind of Hyderabad twin Blast arrested in Bangladesh

September 3, 2007 at 1:01 AM

The mastermind Abu Hamja, who was behind the recent terror attack Hurkut â??ul-jehad-al-Islami on Hyderabad which killed many innocent has been detained in Bangladesh. He is also alleged to have masterminded the Mecca Mosque blast. Abu ...