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Everything you need to know about Nh-3 Faridabad: news, reviews, in-depth analysis, opinion and more

Everything you need to know about Nh-3 Faridabad: news, reviews, in-depth analysis, opinion and more

Gurgaon city buses to get CCTV cameras

May 12, 2013 at 8:30 PM

Gurgaon, May 12 (IANS) All Gurgaon city buses will be fitted with CCTV cameras and 100 new buses, including 50 air-conditioned ones, will soon join the fleet, an official said here Sunday. Bus terminals across Haryana will also get electronic eyes for security.

Verification firm helps establish identities, ensures security

May 2, 2013 at 11:16 AM

Gurgaon, May 2 (IANS) Ashwani Kumar Narula's dilemma was like that of any other NRI. He was constantly worried about his mother who lived alone in Delhi, and the frequent cases of crimes against the elderly by their domestic help added to his woes. What ifthere was a way of scientifically verifying individuals to ward off possible criminals and even track them if needed?

Doctors remove 2.5 kg tumour from woman's body

February 20, 2013 at 8:40 PM

Faridabad, Feb 20 (IANS) Doctors removed a massive tumour weighing 2.5 kg from the abdomen of a 45-year-old woman here Wednesday, hospital authorities said.

Surajkund crafts fair ends

February 15, 2013 at 9:53 PM

Chandigarh, Feb 15 (IANS) The fortnight-long Surajkund international crafts fair ended in Haryana's Faridabad district Friday.

Surajkund fair is the stage to showcase India's treasured diversity: Pranab Mukherjee

February 2, 2013 at 5:45 PM

The President of India Pranab Mukherjee who officially inaugurated the 27th Surajkund International craft fair at Surajkund, Faridabad, Saturday said that International cultural fairs like Surajkund is the platform to show India's treasured diversity..........................

Mukherjee to inaugurate 27th Surajkund Crafts Mela tomorrow

February 1, 2013 at 5:26 PM

Faridabad, Feb 1 (AN): President Pranab Mukherjee will inaugurate the 27th Surajkund International Crafts Mela here tomorrow.

IAS officer continues to haunt Hooda government (Haryana Newsletter)

January 11, 2013 at 2:41 PM

Chandigarh, Jan 11 (IANS) He set the cat among the pigeons by cancelling the mutation of a multi-crore-rupee land deal involving UPA chairperson Sonia Gandhi's son-in-law Robert Vadra and realty major DLF. He was transferred to a relatively insignificant post but IAS officer Ashok Khemka continues to haunt Haryana's Bhupinder Singh Hooda government.

Fans brave freezing weather at India-Pakistan match

January 6, 2013 at 5:51 PM

New Delhi, Jan 6 (IANS) Jackets, sweaters, scarves and hoodies were the name of the game as cricket fans braved freezing temperatures to see the third and final One-Day International (ODI) between India and Pakistan at the Ferozeshah Kotla here Sunday.

Court orders framing of charges against Kalmadi, 10 others

December 21, 2012 at 2:13 PM

New Delhi, Dec 21 (IANS) A Delhi court Friday ordered framing of charges against former Commonwealth Games (CWG) organising committee chief Suresh Kalmadi and ten others for forgery, cheating and conspiracy in a corruption case related to the 2010 Delhi Games.

Teenage Faridabad girl blames landlord, mother for rape

December 19, 2012 at 1:17 PM

Faridabad, Dec 19 (ANI): Barely three days after the gruesome gang rape of a Delhi girl outraged India, yet another case of rape surfaced in Haryana, where a teenage girl has alleged that she was repeatedly raped by her landlord in the presence of her mother.

Probe ordered into Faridabad building collapse

December 12, 2012 at 8:08 PM

Faridabad, Dec 12 (IANS) A magisterial inquiry has been ordered into the collapse of an under-construction school building here in which the death toll rose to six Wednesday, an official said.

Three killed in Faridabad building collapse

December 11, 2012 at 7:28 PM

Faridabad, Dec 11 (IANS) At least three people were killed and many others injured when an under-construction school building collapsed here Tuesday. Dozens of labourers were feared to be trapped under the debris, an official said.

Two dead in Faridabad building collapse incident

December 11, 2012 at 6:24 PM

Faridabad (Haryana), Dec.11 (ANI): At least two people were killed and several others were injured after an under construction building collapsed in Faridabad, Haryana, on Tuesday.

Delhi government to revise circle rates

November 21, 2012 at 8:50 PM

New Delhi, Nov 21 (IANS) The Delhi government Wednesday decided to rationalize the capital's circle rates in view of the prevailing high market rates at which property transactions are done in the city.

Rapper Taboo to perform at F1 after-parties

October 11, 2012 at 5:32 PM

New Delhi, Oct 11 (IANS) The multi-talented rapper Taboo, member of American hip-hop band Black Eyed Peas, is all set for his maiden performances in India and says that he is really looking forward to soak up the spirit and charm of the country.

One arrested in Rs.5.25 crore heist

September 30, 2012 at 3:38 PM

New Delhi, Sep 30 (IANS) One man has been arrested and five others have been detained for a sensational bank robbery here that left a guard dead, police said Sunday.

No headway in Delhi's Rs.5.25 crore heist

September 29, 2012 at 8:34 PM

New Delhi, Sep 29 (IANS) Delhi Police is still groping in the dark over one of the biggest heists in the capital in which the cash van of a private bank carrying Rs.5.25 was driven away by over six armed men after they shot the guard of the van, police said.

Country needs leadership and vision: Gadkari

September 27, 2012 at 2:50 PM

Surajkund (Faridabad), Sep. 27 (ANI): Terming the Congress-led UPA-II Government as the most corrupt in the history of independent India, Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) President Nitin Gadkari on Thursday said the country needs leadership and vision.

Haryana Police baton charge Faridabad shopkeepers during anti-encroachment drive

September 17, 2012 at 7:50 PM

Faridabad, Sep 17 (ANI): Haryana Police baton charged local shop owners here on Monday while removing illegal encroachments.

Haryana to recruit 11,000 constables

September 10, 2012 at 9:30 PM

Gurgaon, Sep 10 (IANS) Haryana has decided to expand its police force and has sanctioned 11,000 new posts of constables for the purpose, the state police chief said Monday.

Sri Lankan Team Wins U-16 Rawal Cricket Cup 2012

September 3, 2012 at 6:24 PM

Sri Lankan team has won the Under 16 Rawal Cricket Cup 2012 which was being played at the Bhopani situated Vijay Yadav Cricket Academy.

Rainy morning in Delhi

August 24, 2012 at 11:28 AM

New Delhi, Aug 24 (IANS) Rains lashed parts of the national capital Friday, leaving commuters facing a tough time as traffic moved at snail's pace on several key roads.

Explore an athlete's dreams with 'Khwaabb'

August 24, 2012 at 8:00 AM

New Delhi, Aug 24 (IANS) If anyone of you thought sports-based movies were a well-explored topic in Bollywood, debutant director Zaid Ali Khan wants you to think again as he showcases an athlete's struggle in his movie "Khwaabb".

Nanoparticles new age answer to corrosion: Expert

August 23, 2012 at 7:52 PM

Kolkata, Aug 23 (IANS) Terming nanoparticles as the latest answer to combating corrosion, a senior scientist Thursday urged the industries concerned to use them as a "smart coating" option.

DMRC starts modification of electrical utilities of Faridabad corridor

August 14, 2012 at 8:45 PM

New Delhi, Aug.14 (ANI): The Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) has started the shifting of major electrical lines and transformers to execute construction work on the 13.875-kilometer-long Badarpur-YMCA-Faridabad Corridor.

Raids continue on Kanda's homes, offices

August 9, 2012 at 11:13 AM

New Delhi, Aug 9 (IANS) Delhi Police Thursday continued raids on the offices and homes of former Haryana minister Gopal Goyal Kanda in the suicide case of former flight attendant Geetika Sharma.

Can't fleece plot seekers, consumer court warns land agencies

July 26, 2012 at 11:38 AM

New Delhi, July 26 (IANS) In a ruling with far-reaching implications for those entering into land deals, the apex consumer court has said an agency that has failed to deliver an allotted plot cannot demand extra money while giving an alternative site.

Delhi still most competitive city of India, Mumbai second

July 11, 2012 at 11:46 AM

For the third straight time capital of India, Delhi has emerged the most competitive city in the country whereas with the commercial hub of Mumbai retaining the second spot.

HCC among 10 global companies for green initiative

June 20, 2012 at 7:57 PM

Mumbai, June 20 (IANS) Mumbai-based infrastructure major Hindustan Construction Company has got the rare distinction of being the only Indian company to feature in the Climate Report released by the UN Global Compact and UN Environment Programme, an official said here Wednesday.

Speeding truck crushes police constable to death in Faridabad

June 11, 2012 at 1:43 PM

Faridabad, June 11 (ANI): A speeding sand dumper killed a 43-year old police constable after breaking through a check post here on Monday.

Surajkund Mela to go international

June 7, 2012 at 7:20 PM

Chandigarh, June 7 (IANS) The famous Surajkund Crafts Mela will be upgraded as an international event and known as Surajkund International Crafts Mela from February next year, a Haryana tourism spokesman said Thursday.

Fire at Faridabad clinic, goods worth millions gutted

May 27, 2012 at 5:22 PM

Faridabad, May 27 (ANI): An Ayurvedic clinic in Faridabad caught fire on Sunday, destroying stored goods worth millions.

Arpit Agarwal IIT JEE topper 2012

May 19, 2012 at 11:19 AM

The results of highly prestigious IIT JEE have been declared. This year Arpit Agarwal from Faridabad has become IIT JEE topper 2012.

Faridabad boy tops IIT-JEE

May 18, 2012 at 10:58 PM

New Delhi, May 18 (IANS) Scoring 385 marks out of 401, Faridabad boy Arpit Agrawal grabbed the top rank in the Joint Entrance Examination (JEE) for the prestigious Indian Institutes of Technology (IIT) this year.

IIT-JEE 2012 results declared

May 18, 2012 at 10:50 AM

The IIT-JEE 2012 results have been declared on the Friday morning and as per reports Arpit Agarwal from Faridabad has topped the list of successful candidates While Bijoy Kochhar from Chandigarh has achieved the second rank.

One-fourth of Gurgaon, Faridabad to get 24-hour power

May 14, 2012 at 6:34 PM

Chandigarh, May 14 (IANS) One-fourths of Gurgaon and Faridabad towns in Haryana, adjoining national capital New Delhi, will get 24-hours power supply, a senior officer of the Dakshin Haryana Bijli Vitran Nigam (DHBVN) said here Monday.

Fire in Faridabad paint unit

May 1, 2012 at 9:30 PM

Faridabad, May 1 (IANS) A major fire broke out at a paint manufacturing unit here Tuesday destroying a large quantity of stored material, an official said.

BSNL launces six internet data centres for cloud services

April 16, 2012 at 7:39 PM

New Delhi, April 16 (IANS) State-owned Bharat Sanchar Nigam Ltd (BSNL) Monday launched its internet data centres (IDCs) in six cities to offer managed hosting and cloud services in collaboration with IT services provider Dimension Data.

Stop torture of rats, says PETA

April 2, 2012 at 3:52 PM

Mumbai, April 2 (IANS) Expressing concern over cruelty to rats, People for the Ethical Treatment to Animals (PETA) and Animal Welfare Board of India (AWBI) have asked the Central Warehousing Corp (CWC) to stop testing its airplane-cabin fumigation process on live rats.

Construction work on Badarpur-Faridabad Metro link begins

March 28, 2012 at 8:32 PM

New Delhi, March 28 (IANS) The Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) Wednesday began construction work for a nearly 14-km link to connect the satellite town Faridabad in Haryana with the national capital.

DMRC starts its move for Faridabad

March 28, 2012 at 5:48 PM

Now DMRC started its move to reach Faridabad, which was a long awaited destination for Delhi Metro.

Construction work on Delhi-Faridabad metro rail line begins today

March 28, 2012 at 6:09 PM

Construction work on Delhi Metro's line 6 (Central Secretariat to Badarpur) begins today with the aim to connect the national capital to Haryana's biggest city (in terms of area), DMRC sources informed......

DMRC signs MoU with Haryana for Badarpur-Faridabad link

March 26, 2012 at 9:12 PM

New Delhi, March 26 (IANS) Faridabad, Delhi's satellite town in southern Haryana, will be on the Delhi Metro network soon, as a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed Monday between the Haryana government and the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) for the construction of a 14-km stretch.

Faridabad to come on Delhi Metro line

March 25, 2012 at 5:36 PM

Chandigarh, March 25 (IANS) Faridabad town in Haryana, adjoining the national capital, will be on the Delhi Metro network soon, with the state government and Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) slated to sign an agreement for this purpose Monday, an official said here Sunday.

Israel embassy car attack probe is in full swing: Delhi Police Commissioner

February 16, 2012 at 4:58 PM

New Delhi/Faridabad, Feb 16 (ANI): Delhi Police Commissioner B. K. Gupta on Thursday said that investigations in the case regarding the attack on the wife of an Israeli diplomat, Tal Yehoshua, have gathered pace, though it is still in the initial phase.

Tremor measuring 4.2 on Richter scale shakes Delhi, NCR

September 8, 2011 at 12:58 PM

New Delhi, Sep.8 (ANI): An earthquake measuring 4.2 on Richter scale upset the residents in Indian capital and its surrounding areas just prior to midnight on Wednesday.

DGCA starts inquiry into Faridabad air ambulance crash

May 26, 2011 at 11:32 AM

Faridabad, May 26 (ANI): The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) today started an inquiry into the crash of a small medical ambulance aircraft into a densely-populated residential colony in Faridabad on Wednesday night, killing ten people, including all seven on board.

Kidnapped Delhi toddler rescued, four arrested

April 27, 2011 at 1:29 PM

New Delhi, Apr 27 (ANI): The eighteen-month-old boy, who was kidnapped allegedly by a domestic help from his Delhi home three days ago, has been rescued from Faridabad on Wednesday.

Team India is best World Cup squad of country till date: Kumble

February 19, 2011 at 10:52 AM

Faridabad/Vadodara, Feb 19 (ANI): Former Indian skipper Anil Kumble has described the Team India World Cup squad as the best team till date.

Haryana CM Bhupinder Hooda felicitates ace shooter Gagan Narang

October 22, 2010 at 8:30 PM

Rohtak, (Haryana) Oct.22 (ANI): Haryana Chief Minister Bhupinder Singh Hooda felicitated ace shooter Gagan Narang here on Friday for winning four gold medals at the XIXth Commonwealth Games.

Three-storied building collapses in Faridabad, one dead

September 9, 2009 at 5:27 PM

Faridabad, Sep 9(ANI): One person was killed and several others were feared trapped inside the debris of a three-storey building, which collapsed on Wednesday in Haryana's Faridabad district.

Teacher strips minor girl for not paying school fees

August 29, 2009 at 4:20 PM

Faridabad, Aug 29 (ANI): In a shocking incident, a school teacher allegedly stripped a nine year old girl of her top for not paying the tuition fee, in Faridabad.

3rd swine flu death in Delhi, toll mounts to 76

August 25, 2009 at 6:04 PM

New Delhi, Aug. 25 (ANI): A 44-year-old woman died of swine flu at the Ram Manohar Lohia hospital on Tuesday taking the city toll to three and national toll to 76.

Community Radio Station to come up in Faridabad

July 9, 2009 at 4:45 PM

New Delhi, July 9 (ANI): The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting has signed a Grant of Permission Agreement for establishing, maintaining and operating a Community Radio Station (CRS) at Manav Rachna Education Society in Faridabad.

Over 10,000 clear IIT entrance exam, Faridabad's Nitin Jain tops

May 25, 2009 at 4:27 PM

New Delhi, May 25 (IANS) As many as 10,035 candidates cleared the Joint Entrance Examination-2009 (JEE-2009) for admission to 15 Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs) with 17-year-old Nitin Jain from Faridabad topping the list, it was announced Monday.

I worked hard, will celebrate whole year: CBSE India topper

May 22, 2009 at 5:42 PM

New Delhi, May 22 (IANS) Sheer hard work turned 17-year-old Tanvi Aggarwal's dream into reality - she is India's topmost scorer in the CBSE Class 12 exams with a whopping 98.4 percent marks. 'I can't believe it!' she keeps saying.

'Aravalli: Poor implementation will lead to illegal mining'

May 8, 2009 at 8:37 PM

New Delhi, May 8 (IANS) The Supreme Court order Friday to continue the ban on mining activities in the Aravalli foothills in Haryana can only materialise if proper implementation by the state machinery is undertaken, the Federation of Indian Mining Industry (FIMI) has said.

Greens welcome extension of ban on Aravalli mining

May 8, 2009 at 7:35 PM

Chandigarh, May 8 (IANS) Conservationists and even Haryana's environment minister Friday welcomed the Supreme Court decision to extend a ban on mining in the state's Aravalli hills, one of the oldest mountain chains in India, saying it would check rampant ecological degradation.

Apex court extends ban on mining in Aravalli foothills

May 8, 2009 at 7:34 PM

New Delhi, May 8 (IANS) Taking note of the 'serious ecological degradation' of the Aravalli foothills in Haryana, the Supreme Court Friday extended the ban on mining activities in the region that has been badly scarred due to largescale extraction of marble and other material.

Magisterial probe ordered into Faridabad factory fire

May 5, 2009 at 7:55 PM

Chandigarh, May 5 (IANS) The Haryana government Tuesday ordered a magisterial probe into a devastating fire in the factory of footwear company Lakhani Industries in Faridabad town adjoining Delhi.

Hear Hooda, insist Haryana cops

May 5, 2009 at 6:36 PM

New Delhi, May 5 (IANS) The turnout was dismal at the Congress rally in Haryana Monday, so low that Haryana police had to intervene to ensure that the crowd stayed put during Chief Minister Bhupinder Singh Hooda's address.

Congress MP pleads for party peace in poll rally

May 5, 2009 at 6:36 PM

New Delhi, May 5 (IANS) Did Congress MP Avtar Singh Bhadana, seeking to be re-elected from Faridabad, forget that he was addressing a public rally not an internal party meet? It certainly seemed so when he made a plea to Chief Minister Bhupinder Singh Hooda to stop infighting in the party in front of thousands of voters.

Manmohan rally cancelled due to inclement weather

May 4, 2009 at 9:36 PM

Faridabad, May 4 (IANS) Prime Minister Manmohan Singh had to cancel his public meeting in this Haryana town bordering the national capital Monday because of inclement weather.

Manmohan rally cancelled due to rain

May 4, 2009 at 8:26 PM

Faridabad, May 4 (IANS) Prime Minister Manmohan Singh had to cancel his public meeting in this Haryana town bordering the national capital Monday because of inclement weather after sudden rains.

Confused where to dine out today? Just SMS

May 4, 2009 at 5:04 PM

New Delhi, May 4 (IANS) Looking for a restaurant to dine out with your family or need some personalised tips on how to arrange birthday and corporate parties or for that matter big, lavish weddings -- the information is now just an SMS away.

Ten workers killed in Faridabad factory fire

May 3, 2009 at 10:33 PM

Faridabad, May 3 (IANS) Ten workers were killed and at least five were still missing after a fire broke out at a factory in Faridabad near New Delhi, authorities said Sunday, adding that an inquiry was ordered.

Faridabad girl shares stage with PM, IT icon

April 20, 2009 at 10:21 PM

New Delhi, April 20 (IANS) Mansi Bhatia, a cute seven-year-old girl from Faridabad, was briefly the cynosure of all eyes at the prime minister's residence at 7, Race Course Road Monday evening after she figured on the jacket of a book authored by IT icon N. R. Narayana Murthy.

Now part of Gurgaon, ignored Mewat hopes for development

April 20, 2009 at 12:59 PM

Gurgaon, April 20 (IANS) Haryana's Mewat district is just 30 km from its showcase city of Gurgaon. But the difference between the two worlds couldn't be more stark.

After Delhi murders, women advised to wear high heels, hit below belt

April 4, 2009 at 2:33 PM

New Delhi, April 4 (IANS) After the sensational murders of IT executive Jigisha Ghosh and journalist Soumya Vishwanathan, police have suggested that women wear high heels to work, carry heavy bags, and use both to hit would-be assailants below the belt.

NHAI has right to remove encroachments: Court

March 30, 2009 at 8:58 PM

New Delhi, March 30 (IANS) The Delhi High Court Monday justified the National Highway Authority of India's (NHAI) move to demolish a boundary wall and dismissed the Apollo Hospital's plea against it.

Missing south Delhi woman found dead

March 21, 2009 at 10:41 PM

New Delhi, March 21 (IANS) The body of a missing call centre employee has been found in Faridabad, next to the national capital, police said Saturday. Sagrika Ghosh, resident of Vasant Vihar in south Delhi, was missing since Tuesday.

Missing South Delhi woman found dead

March 21, 2009 at 10:40 PM

New Delhi, March 21 (IANS) The body of a missing call centre employee has been found in Faridabad, next to the national capital, police said Saturday. Sagarika Ghosh, resident of Vasant Vihar in south Delhi, was missing since Tuesday.

'Apex court panel ignored land degradation in Aravali range'

March 19, 2009 at 9:07 PM

New Delhi, March 19 (IANS) A Supreme Court appointed panel was Thursday accused of ignoring for five years the continued degradation of the land in the Aravali ranges near Faridabad in Haryana due to rampant mining.

UNESCO Regional Centre for Biotechnology to be set up

February 26, 2009 at 4:35 PM

New Delhi, Feb 26 (ANI): Union Science and Technology Minister Kapil Sibal today announced the setting up of UNESCO Regional Centre for Biotechnology in Faridabad and Haryana.

Oscar Fernandes says Amendments in Factories Acts, 1948 in final stage

February 10, 2009 at 7:37 PM

Faridabad, Feb. 10 (ANI): Minister of State for Labour and Employment Oscar Fernandes on Monday said the Government is seriously contemplating comprehensive amendments in the Factories Act, 1948 that would require the concerned agencies to come together periodically and deliberate upon the matters of Occupational Safety and Health.

Save Aravallis, save north India, plead environmentalists

January 24, 2009 at 11:52 AM

New Delhi, Jan 24 (IANS) North India will become a big desert if the Aravalli range - one of the oldest mountain ranges in the world - is not protected, say environmentalists, hailing a recent recommendation by a Supreme Court committee in this regard and hoping that court orders would be implemented this time.

Surajkund crafts fair to go international this year

January 11, 2009 at 12:33 PM

Chandigarh, Jan 11 (IANS) Craftsmen from India will vie with artisans from nearly a dozen countries as the popular Surajkund fair, beginning on the outskirts of the Indian capital Feb 1, adds a new chapter to its colourful history.

Govt mulls houses for poor

January 6, 2009 at 1:01 AM

In a bid to provide houses to poor, government is now mulling to make ?adequate housing reservation policy? under which the people from Low Income Group (LIG) and Economic Weaker Sections (EWS) will also own cheaper houses

Space may be reserved for poor in housing projects

January 5, 2009 at 7:18 PM

New Delhi, Jan 5 (IANS) In order to make housing affordable for the weaker sections of society, the government is thinking of reserving 20 percent of space in housing projects for them.

Bharat Sanchar launches net-based TV services in Haryana

December 31, 2008 at 5:20 PM

New Delhi, Dec 31 (IANS) State-run telecom operator Bharat Sanchar Nigam Ltd (BSNL) Wednesday announced the launch of its Internet Protocol Television (IPTV) in the Haryana in association with Smart Digivision.

Haryana chips in with 7,000 rooms for Commonwealth Games

December 31, 2008 at 10:25 AM

Chandigarh, Dec 31 (IANS) Haryana is chipping in with nearly 7,000 rooms for India's showpiece event, the Commonwealth Games 2010 in New Delhi, which is expected to see over 150,000 visitors but preparations for which are running woefully behind schedule.

Bikers rob businessman outside bank in Delhi

December 24, 2008 at 9:57 PM

New Delhi, Dec 24 (IANS) In yet another incident of daylight robbery involving motorbike-borne assailants in the capital, a businessman was robbed of Rs.100,000 outside a bank in south Delhi.

Reliance Infrastructure sole bidder for expressway project

December 24, 2008 at 8:15 PM

New Delhi, Dec 24 (IANS) Reliance Infrastructure, an Anil Dhirubhai Ambani Group (ADAG) company, is a sole bidder for a Rs.26.76-billion (Rs.2,676-crore) greenfield expressway project in the national capital region, the company said Wednesday.

MP Munawwar Hasan killed in road accident

December 10, 2008 at 10:39 AM

New Delhi, Dec 10 (IANS) Samajwadi Party MP Chaudhary Munawwar Hasan was killed in a road accident on the outskirts of the national capital early Wednesday, police said.

20 more biotech parks to come up in India: Sibal

December 7, 2008 at 9:38 PM

Lucknow, Dec 7 (IANS) Union Minister of Science and Technology Kapil Sibal Sunday announced 20 more biotech parks will be set up throughout the country for promoting research in the field of life sciences.

Diabetes Care Foundation Of India launches charitable camps to promote diabetes awareness

November 29, 2008 at 2:49 PM

New Delhi, Nov.29 (ANI): There are virtually no epidemiological studies from India assessing the level of awareness of diabetes in the whole population.

Bootlegging in the time of Delhi elections

November 25, 2008 at 9:27 AM

New Delhi, Nov 25 (IANS) Liquor smuggling cases have risen by 400 percent in the last one week in the capital, police say. No, there's no new Al Capone in town. Just that assembly elections are around the corner.

'If more Indian women worked, $35 bn could be added to country's GDP'

November 22, 2008 at 3:18 PM

Chennai, Nov 22 (IANS) If more Indian women worked, $35 billion dollars could be added to the country's Gross Domestic Product (GDP) over the next five years, an economic analyst has claimed.

Germany's Claas group opens production unit in Punjab

October 16, 2008 at 11:49 PM

Morinda (Punjab), Oct 16 (IANS) Claas India Ltd, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Germany's Class group, Thursday inaugurated a harvester combine unit at Morinda near Chandigarh.

Faridabad on high alert after bombing threat

October 8, 2008 at 12:00 AM

Faridabad, Oct 7 (IANS) Security in this industrial city of Haryana, adjoining the national capital, was tightened Tuesday after the district administrative chief received a letter threatening that Delhi-type bombings could rock this city.