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

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

IPL tickets in Chhattisgarh to be tax free

April 10, 2013 at 9:56 PM

Raipur, April 10 (IANS) Chhattisgarh's BJP government has decided to exempt tickets of two IPL Season 6 matches from entertainment tax, official sources said Wednesday.

Naya Raipur's first residential colony dedicated

April 2, 2013 at 11:32 PM

Naya Raipur, April 2 (IANS) Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Raman Singh Tuesday said that Naya Raipur city is shaping up to be the "heart-throbbing 21st century city" for the 2.55 crore people of the state as he dedicated its first residential colony.

Gang-raped Swiss national recovering in Delhi, says embassy

March 18, 2013 at 1:38 PM

New Delhi, Mar.18 (ANI): The Embassy of Switzerland on Monday said the 39-year-old woman who was gang-raped in Madhya Pradesh's Datia District recently, is recovering from her traumatic experience in New Delhi.

Woman sells baby daughter in Bihar

February 21, 2013 at 11:07 AM

Patna, Feb 21 (IANS) A poverty-stricken woman in this Bihar capital has claimed that she sold her two-month-old daughter for Rs.5,000 to a neighbour to raise money for her ailing husband's medical treatment.

Bangladesh: Post-trial amendments taint war crimes process, says HRW

February 15, 2013 at 12:01 PM

New York, Feb.14 (ANI): Retroactive legislation that violates fair trial standards undermines the legitimacy of the work of Bangladesh's International Crimes Tribunal (ICT), Human Rights Watch said today.

Ethiopians sweep podium at Dubai Marathon

January 25, 2013 at 3:45 PM

Dubai, Jan 25 (IANS) Ethiopia's Lelisa Desisa won the 14th Standard Chartered Dubai Marathon Friday in a tight and foggy race which saw all male and female medallists coming from the East African country.

Africa conquers India in Mumbai Marathon

January 20, 2013 at 4:38 PM

Mumbai, Jan 20 (IANS) African men and women athletes made a clean sweep of the top slots in the 10th Standard Chartered Mumbai Marathon, besides creating new course records in the keenly contested disciplines among around 40,000 participants here Sunday.

Chhattisgarh among fastest developing states: Mukherjee

November 7, 2012 at 11:38 AM

Raipur, Nov 7 (ANI): Asserting that Chhattisgarh has emerged as one of the fastest developing states in the country, President Pranab Mukherjee hoped that the State will continue to live up to the expectations of the nation and march ahead by attending to the needs of all sections of its people especially the poorest of the poor.

President inaugurates secretariat in Naya Raipur

November 6, 2012 at 10:16 PM

Naya Raipur, Nov 6 (IANS) President Pranab Mukherjee Tuesday visited Naya Raipur, the new capital of Chhattisgarh, and inaugurated the Capitol Complex, which will serve as the administrative capital of the state.

President inaugurates secretariat in Naya Raipur

November 6, 2012 at 8:08 PM

Naya Raipur, Nov 6 (IANS) President Pranab Mukherjee Tuesday visited Naya Raipur, the new capital of Chhattisgarh, and inaugurated the Capitol Complex, which will serve as the administrative capital of the state.

Chhattisgarh inks MoUs worth over Rs. 1.22 lakh crore

November 3, 2012 at 10:15 PM

Naya Raipur, Nov 3 (IANS) Chhattisgarh Saturday inked nearly 300 Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) worth over Rs. 1.22 lakh crore in non-core sector like solar energy at the end of the two-day Global Investors Meet held here.

New Chhattisgarh capital to be developed as IT hub

November 2, 2012 at 7:51 PM

Raipur, Nov 2 (IANS) Chhattisgarh new capital, Naya Raipur, will be developed as an IT hub, Chief Minister Raman Singh said Friday.

Chhattisgarh land of opportunity: India Inc

November 2, 2012 at 7:51 PM

Naya Raipur, Nov 2 (IANS) Top guns of Indian industry Friday said they were keen to invest in Chhattisgarh, calling it a land of opportunity.

Chhattisgarh is land of opportunity: India Inc

November 2, 2012 at 6:15 PM

Naya Raipur, Nov 2 (IANS) Top guns of Indian industry Friday said they were keen to invest in Chhattisgarh, the land of opportunity.

JSPL to invest Rs.50,000 crore in Chhattisgarh

November 2, 2012 at 6:15 PM

Naya Raipur, Nov 2 (IANS) Jindal Steel and Power Chairman Naveen Jindal Friday said the company would invest Rs.50,000 crore in Chhattisgarh.

Naya Raipur farmers get a better deal

October 29, 2012 at 11:48 AM

Raipur, Oct 29 (IANS) The Chhattisgarh government has announced an additional rehabilitation package in a bid to appease protesting farmers whose lands were acquired by the state for the construction of Naya Raipur, the upcoming capital of the 12-year-old state. Dozens of affected families will benefit from this decision, official sources said Monday.

Naya Raipur to have 'Jungle Safari'

October 19, 2012 at 2:06 PM

Raipur, Oct 19 (IANS) India's biggest man-made 'Jungle Safari' will come up on 200 acres in Naya Raipur, the high-tech city set to replace Raipur as Chhattisgarh's new capital next month.

'Credible Chhattisgarh' to host first global investors meet next month

October 16, 2012 at 12:59 PM

In a bid to boost growth rate and emerge new employment sectors in the state, Chhattisgarh is going to convene its first- ever global investors meet in the next month. For this, it has invited a host of global Fortune 500 companies........................

'Credible Chhattisgarh' to host first global investors meet

October 16, 2012 at 12:12 PM

Raipur, Oct 16 (IANS) Chhattisgarh has invited a host of global Fortune 500 companies to its first major investor conclave next month to showcase the new quarters of its capital city and attract domestic and overseas capital to a land pool of some 1,500 hectares.

There's a boyfriend crunch: Aarti Chhabria on marriage

October 12, 2012 at 1:32 PM

Mumbai, Oct 12 (IANS) Refuting rumours that she is planning to get married, Aarti Chhabria says marriage is not on the anvil as there is no Mr. Right in her life.

Chhattisgarh to shift its secretariat

September 28, 2012 at 7:42 PM

Raipur, Sep 28 (IANS) The Chhattisgarh government Friday gave its approval for shifting its secretariat on Nov 1 to Naya Raipur which will replace Raipur as the new state capital, an official statement said

Habib Tanvir's contribution to Indian theatre now in a book

August 31, 2012 at 11:37 PM

New Delhi, Aug 31 (IANS) "Habib Tanvir: Towards an Inclusive Theatre", a book on the life of the late veteran playwright and director and his contribution to the Indian theatre industry, was launched here Friday on the eve of his 89th birth anniversary.

Showing 'Joker' in space part of promotional strategy

July 31, 2012 at 2:03 PM

Mumbai, July 31 (IANS) Choreographer-turned-director Farah Khan clarifies that makers of "Joker" planned to show the fantasy adventure on the space station as part of a promotional strategy and that it was never meant just for Indo-American astronaut Sunita Williams.

SC admits plea against acquittal in Bihar massacre

July 16, 2012 at 7:20 PM

New Delhi, July 16 (IANS) The Supreme Court Monday admitted a Bihar government plea challenging the acquittal of 23 accused in the massacre of 20 Dalits by the Ranvir Sena in Bathani Tola in Bhojpur district in 1996.

Tourists rush to Corbett Waterfalls to get respite from heat wave

June 25, 2012 at 9:40 PM

Naya Gaon (Uttarakhand), June 25 (ANI): Tourists are flocking to the Corbett Waterfalls to get some respite from the intense heat wave.

Gloria Estefan to appear on `Glee'

May 10, 2012 at 10:06 AM

Miami, May 10 (IANS/EFE) Cuban American singer Gloria Estefan confirmed Wednesday, via Twitter, her upcoming participation in the successful musical television series "Glee" in the role of the mother of Cheerio Santana, played by Naya Rivera.

Swami Agnivesh expresses shock over acquittal of Bhojpur dalit carnage accused

April 17, 2012 at 8:13 PM

New Delhi, Apr 17 (ANI): Social activist Swami Agnivesh on Tuesday expressed shock over acquittal of 23 persons accused of killing 21dalits in the 1996 Bhojpur massacre case in Bihar by the Bihar High Court.

Bihar court acquits 23 in caste massacre case

April 16, 2012 at 1:55 PM

Patna, April 16 (IANS) Citing lack of evidence, a Bihar court Monday acquitted three men sentenced to death and 20 given life imprisonment for the 1996 massacre in Bathani Tola in which 21 people, mainly women and children, were killed by members of the upper caste Ranvir Sena.

Boy barred from exam over grandpa's death

April 7, 2012 at 8:17 PM

Bhopal, April 7 (IANS) A Class II school student in Madhya Pradesh was barred from taking his examination because his grandfather died a few days ago and his teacher told him to "get pure" first.

Dallas-based Global Outlook launches new website

October 10, 2011 at 1:50 PM

Hyderabad, Oct.10 (ANI-Business Wire India): GlobalOutlook, the Dallas, Texas, headquartered Business Communication and Hosted Microsoft Exchange service provider, today announced the launch of its new website and service offerings for small and medium businesses and enterprises.

How our brain helps us recall 'what' happened and 'when'

August 5, 2011 at 7:37 PM

Washington, August 5 (ANI): New York University neuroscientists have identified the parts of the brain that enables us to remember both the key events that make up our lives and the specific order in which they happened.

Gay rights work to bring honour to Kim Cattrall

May 10, 2011 at 6:50 PM

London, May 10 (ANI): GLAAD Media Awards is set to honour 'Sex and the City' star Kim Cattrall for her gay rights work late this month.

'Dus Tola' is very rare in our time, says Bollywood actor Manoj Bajpai

September 24, 2010 at 5:07 PM

Mumbai, Sep. 24 (ANI): Bollywood actor Manoj Bajpai said his forthcoming film 'Dus Tola' is very rare in our time, as the film was unveiled here recently.

Mark Salling dismisses Kim Kardashian dating rumors

September 24, 2010 at 4:45 PM

Washington, Sep 24 (ANI): 'Glee' star Mark Salling has dismissed rumours he is dating Kim Kardashian.

Some children still study under a tree in 21st century India

August 23, 2010 at 9:41 PM

Patna, Aug.23 (ANI): Evoking highest spirit of education in the early 20th century, Nobel Laureate poet Rabindranath Tagore once wrote about the wonder of children studying under a tree in the open air, imbibing knowledge and values in the lap of nature which is being practiced in Shantiniketan, the stellar institution of learning, based on Tagore's principles.

Some children still study under a tree in 21 century India

August 23, 2010 at 7:27 PM

Patna, Aug.23 (ANI): Evoking highest spirit of education in the early 20th century, Nobel Laureate poet Rabindranath Tagore once wrote about the wonder of children studying under a tree in the open air, imbibing knowledge and values in the lap of nature which is being practiced in Shantiniketan, the stellar institution of learning, based on Tagore's principles.

Sonia hears grievances of Rae Bareli people at 'chaupals'

August 10, 2009 at 1:26 PM

Rae Bareli, Aug 11 (ANI): Congress President Sonia Gandhi today held 'chaupals' in three villages of Rae Bareli and heard the complaints of the people.

Six children burnt to death in Jharkhand

March 9, 2009 at 6:34 PM

Ranchi, March 9 (IANS) Six children were burnt to death and two went missing in a fire in a village in Jharkhand's Sahebganj district, police said Monday.

Priests close down government school in Bihar temple complex

January 21, 2009 at 5:09 PM

Patna, Jan 21 (IANS) A group of Hindu priests Wednesday closed down a primary school functioning in a temple complex in Bihar's Bhagalpur district since they claimed the government had not paid any rent for using the premises for over 50 years, officials said.

Now Pashupatinath begins cutting ribbons in Nepal

January 16, 2009 at 12:03 PM

Kathmandu, Jan 16 (IANS) He has been in the thick of political plotting, has his earnings under audit and rubs shoulders with film stars and tycoons. Now, Lord Pashupatinath, one of the most revered Hindu deities in Nepal, is cutting ribbons at social events.

Nepal's ex-royals line up to pay tax

November 11, 2008 at 1:36 PM

Kathmandu, Nov 11 (IANS) Bowing to the winds of change that overthrew Nepal's 239-year-old monarchy and ordered the deposed king and his family to start paying taxes and utility bills like other commoners, the country's former princesses are now ready to comply with the law of the land.

India's film legend B.R. Chopra takes his last breath

November 6, 2008 at 1:01 AM

One of the most prominent Bollywood film personalities, Baldev Raj Chopra, well known as B.R. Chopra, died on Wednesday (November 5) at the age of 94 following prolonged illness. He took his last breath at his residence in suburban Juhu, Mumbai.

B.R. Chopra cremated, Bollywood bids adieu to legendary director

November 5, 2008 at 9:46 PM

Mumbai, Nov 5 (IANS) B.R. Chopra, who died at the age of 94, was cremated here Wednesday evening and Bollywood veterans like Dilip Kumar, writer Salim Khan and filmmaker Ramesh Sippy were present to bid adieu to the legendary filmmaker.

President Pratibha Patil mourns B.R. Chopra's death

November 5, 2008 at 8:56 PM

New Delhi, Nov 5 (IANS) President Pratibha Patil Wednesday mourned the passing away of veteran director B.R. Chopra and said that India had 'lost a creative personality and a legendary filmmaker'.

Filmmaker B.R. Chopra dead

November 5, 2008 at 11:44 AM

Mumbai, Nov 5 (IANS) Legendary Filmmaker B.R. Chopra died here Wednesday following prolonged illness. He was 95 years old, a family source said.

It's the Nepal PM's bed of thorns

October 23, 2008 at 2:54 PM

Kathmandu, Oct 23 (IANS) For nearly two decades he lived a hard life in Spartan bunkers and forest hideouts and survived. But now, after having won a 10-year war on the state as well as a battle of the ballot, Nepal's first Maoist Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal 'Prachanda' has been badly stung - by his own official bed.

Richard Hadlee, Jackie Joyner named Half marathon ambassadors

October 21, 2008 at 9:46 PM

New Delhi, Oct 21 (IANS) Former New Zealand pacer Ricahrd Hadlee and American sprinter Jackie Joyner Kersee have been roped in as event ambassadors of the Airtel Delhi Half Marathon scheduled to be held on Nov 9.