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Everything you need to know about Rath Khola Ndso: news, reviews, in-depth analysis, opinion and more

Sikh protestors block rail tracks in Punjab

May 5, 2013 at 3:40 PM

Ludhiana, May 5 (IANS) Train services on the Amritsar-New Delhi railway line were hit Sunday when Sikh protestors squatted on tracks. They were agitating against the acquittal of Congress leader Sajjan Kumar in a 1984 anti-Sikh riots case by a Delhi court.

Acid attack on father, two daughters in Mumbai

May 2, 2013 at 10:20 AM

Mumbai, May 2 (IANS) An unidentified man threw acid on a father and his two young daughters at the crowded Bandra station here Thursday morning, railway police said.

High-level team reviews Jharkhand security

February 8, 2013 at 7:47 PM

Ranchi, Feb 8 (IANS) Union Cabinet Secretary A.K. Seth reviewed the security and development work of Jharkhand with officials of various ministries in Ranchi Friday.

Nepal dismisses 14 hydro-electricity licences

February 4, 2013 at 11:58 AM

Kathmandu, Feb 4 (IANS) Nepal has scrapped due to lack of progress 14 licences for various projects to generate a total of 611 MW of hydro-electricity.

Blast on railway track in Kokrajhar District, no casualties reported

February 3, 2013 at 3:50 PM

Kokrajhar (Assam), Feb.3 (ANI): A bomb exploded on a railway track minutes after the Howrah-Guwahati down Garib Rath Express passed Goabari in lower Assam's Kokrajhar district early on Sunday morning.

'Maoists are inhuman': Jairam Ramesh

January 13, 2013 at 11:05 AM

Chhattisgarh, Jan. 13 (ANI): Union Rural Development Minister Jairam Ramesh has lashed out at the Maoists over the recent brutal attack on a security personnel in Jharkhand, saying the ultras bear no humanity.

'Maoists are taking advantage of technical advancements': Jharkhand DGP

January 11, 2013 at 4:49 PM

Ranchi, Jan. 11 (ANI): Jharkhand Director General of Police (DGP) Gauri Shankar Rath, who has condemned the barbaric and cowardly act of the Naxals to surgically implant a bomb inside the stomach of a CRPF jawan killed in an encounter, on Friday said the ultras have grown stronger technically with external support.

Jharkhand DGP raps Naxals' despicable act, warns of future consequences

January 10, 2013 at 8:25 PM

Ranchi, Jan. 10 (ANI): Jharkhand Director General of Police (DGP) Gauri Shankar Rath on Thursday condemned the untoward incident of a surgically implanted bomb that was recovered from the body of security personnel who was brought in for post mortem at a Ranchi hospital after a Naxal attack, saying the ultras have crossed all limits of cruelty.

Six killed, four missing in Maoist ambush

January 8, 2013 at 3:19 PM

Ranchi, Jan 8 (IANS) At least six security personnel were killed and four were missing Tuesday after a Maoist ambush a day earlier in Jharkhand.

Why spirit can never be conquered (Book Review)

December 23, 2012 at 1:41 PM

Title: Living Courageously; Author: Lipa Rath; Publisher: Power Publishers; Pages: 116, Price: Rs.250.

Jharkhand gets tough as girls' exploitation increases

December 19, 2012 at 1:25 PM

Ranchi, Dec 19 (IANS) After two teenaged girls committed suicide in just a week, Jharkhand authorities have decided to closely monitor police action in cases of sexual harassment.

Two policemen, prisoner killed in Maoist attack

November 9, 2012 at 5:41 PM

Ranchi, Nov 9 (IANS) Two policemen and a prisoner were killed and eight prisoners escaped when Maoist rebels Friday attacked a police vehicle escorting another vehicle carrying prisoners in Jharkhand's Giridih district, police said.

Garib Rath train passengers to get bedroll for Rs.25

October 26, 2012 at 5:50 PM

New Delhi, Oct 25 (IANS) Passengers travelling by the Garib Rath Express trains will have the option of getting a bedroll at an additional charge of Rs.25 on the lines of the sleeper class of Duronto trains, said a railway official Thursday.

Mulayam reinstates Lathar as SP youth wing president

October 17, 2012 at 7:47 PM

Lucknow, Oct 17 (IANS) Samajwadi Party (SP) chief Mulayam Singh Yadav Wednesday reinstated Sanjay Lathar as the national president of the party's youth wing, Yuvjan Sabha, over a month after his removal from the post.

Flood havoc grips Arunachal Pradesh, team conducts aerial survey

September 23, 2012 at 11:47 AM

Naharlagun, Sep.23 (ANI): With the flood situation aggravating in Arunachal Pradesh, a high level WRD Minister Newlai Tingkhatra-headed team, including PWD Minister Chowna Mein, WRD CE L Angu and DM DDMO E Tallang conducted aerial survey of Bordumsa subdivision in Changlang, Namsai circle and Tezu in Lohit besides taking stock of the situation from the officers.

Mulayam sacks close Akhilesh aide in UP

September 10, 2012 at 7:46 PM

Lucknow, Sep 10 (IANS) Samajwadi Party (SP) chief Mulayam Singh Yadav Monday sacked Sanjay Lathar, president of the party's youth wing Samajwadi Yuvjan Sabha (SYS), saying that the latter was ignoring party work and had "many serious allegations" against him.

Two CRPF men killed, 5 injured in Maoist ambush

July 23, 2012 at 12:59 PM

Ranchi, July 23 (IANS) Two CRPF personnel were killed and five injured in a gun battle with Maoist guerrillas in Jharkhand Monday, police said.

Odisha-based party to contest election in 12 states

July 8, 2012 at 6:24 PM

Bhubaneswar, July 8 (IANS) Kalinga Sena, a fringe political outfit in Odisha Sunday said it has decided to field candidates in 12 states, including in Odisha, in the next Lok Sabha and assembly elections.

Puri Rath Yatra chariots reach destination

June 22, 2012 at 2:03 PM

Bhubaneswar, June 22 (IANS) Lakhs of devotees resumed pulling the chariots of the deities in the world famous Rath Yatra at Puri Friday, and the chariots reached their destination, the Gundicha temple, an official said.

Jagannath Rath Yatra celebrated with full enthusiasm in Delhi

June 21, 2012 at 5:17 PM

Thousands of devotees gathered here today at Tyagraj Nagar Jagannath temple, in front of Tyagraj stadium, Delhi to show their devotion to Lord Jagannath on the occasion of Rath Yatra. Lord Jagannath along with his brother Lord Balabhadra and sister Subhadra were taken for yatra in a beautifully decorated wooden chariot drawn by devotees.

Mamata inaugurates Ratha Yatra

June 21, 2012 at 4:37 PM

Kolkata, June 21 (IANS) West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee tugged the rope of the chariots of Lord Jagannath, Balaram and Subhadra to throw open the annual Rath Yatra (chariot festival) here Thursday.

Jagannath Rath Yatra begins today

June 21, 2012 at 1:07 PM

The much awaited festival for odiya community is all set to begin from Thrusday, 21th June. The entire odiya community is busy participating the Rath Yatra of Lord Jagannath that is scheduled for today at many places nationwide. Celebrated as the major festival of Orissa, the Rath yatra is also a major attraction in the states like Ahmedabad, Gujarat and other parts of the country

Gujarat Police beef up security for Lord Jagannath Yatra in Ahmedabad

June 19, 2012 at 3:27 PM

Ahmedabad (Gujarat), June 19 (ANI): Elaborate security arrangements were made in Ahmedabad on Tuesday for the 135th Lord Jagannath Rath Yatra to be held from Thursday.

Freedom fighters pension to be speedily processed

June 14, 2012 at 6:23 PM

Dehradun, June 14 (ANI): Minister of State for Home Affairs Jitendra Singh on Thursday said the Union Home Ministry has taken number of steps to ensure transparency and fairness in processing the cases of pension and other facilities to the freedom fighters or their dependents.

Siachin should not be isolated from Kashmir dispute: Omar Abdullah

June 14, 2012 at 4:39 PM

Jammu, June 14 (ANI): The demilitarisation of the Siachen should not be treated separately from the Kashmir dispute, Chief Minister Omar Abdullah advised the Governments of India and Pakistan here on Thursday.

Meeting of committee of eminent freedom fighters in Dehradun tomorrow

June 13, 2012 at 5:35 PM

New Delhi, June 13 (ANI): A meeting of the committee of eminent freedom fighters would be held in Dehradun on Thursday under the chairmanship of Minister of State for Home Affairs Jitendra Singh.

Germany to help Pakistan set up prosecutors' academy

June 3, 2012 at 3:08 PM

Islamabad, June 3 (IANS) A German organisation will help set up an academy for prosecutors with international trainers in Pakistan's Punjab province.

Sacked army officer to challenge chief's decision

May 29, 2012 at 4:55 PM

New Delhi, May 29 (IANS) The Indian Army's former Military Secretary, Lt. Gen. Avadesh Prakash, whose dismissal from service by a court martial in a land scam was confirmed by army chief General V.K. Singh last week, Tuesday said he would challenge the decision in court.

India's Ashis Roy, 80, runs half marathon in US

May 28, 2012 at 9:27 AM

Washington, May 28 (IANS) India's grand old marathon man Ashis Roy, who turns 80 June 1, is running again after a gap of over six months, this time by participating in a half marathon in Alexandria.

Sukna Scam: Army Chief ratifies ex-general's dismissal

May 27, 2012 at 4:42 PM

New Delhi, May 27 (ANI): Chief of Army Staff General V.K. Singh has ratified a decision to dismiss former military secretary Lt. Gen. Avadesh Prakash from service after he was found guilty by an army court for his role in the Sukna land scam case.

Coming up, a pocketbook on Akhilesh - in 10 languages

April 21, 2012 at 11:57 AM

Lucknow, April 21 (IANS) If you're curious about Uttar Pradesh's new, youngest chief minister, wait till a 200-page multi-language pocketbook on Akhilesh Yadav hits the stands next week.

Cancer rising among India's youth

April 19, 2012 at 6:29 PM

New Delhi, April 19 (IANS) More youngsters are developing cancer in India, doctors said at a conference here Thursday. However, most of those affected by the disease remain ignorant about it, which leads to delays in diagnosis and treatment, they said.

Akhilesh's thanksgiving party, with family and party workers

March 25, 2012 at 4:00 PM

Lucknow, March 25 (IANS) The sprawling 5, Kalidas Marg residence of Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Akhikesh Yadav opened for his party loyalists Sunday morning as the 38-year-old Samajwadi Party (SP) leader broke bread with young party leaders and thanked them for all the hard work they put in during the elections.

Shubha Mudgal to perform for cause

March 24, 2012 at 4:33 PM

New Delhi, March 24 (IANS) Veteran singer Shubha Mudgal is set to perform at a fusion concert for the cause of promoting safe and healthy pregnancy and childbirth.

Advani's 'No and Yes' of being BJP's prime ministerial candidate

November 9, 2011 at 4:46 PM

New Delhi, Nov 9 (ANI): Brushing away the rumours about his selection as prime ministerial candidate by the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), veteran party leader Lal Krishna Advani on Wednesday said that the party would decide on the candidate at the time of the elections.

Advani an 'evergreen Prime Ministerial personality', says Rajnath Singh

November 8, 2011 at 4:53 PM

New Delhi, Nov 8 (ANI): Senior Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Rajnath Singh lauded party veteran Lal Krishna Advani for his long and eventful political life on Tuesday, and said the latter is not a contender, rather an 'evergreen prime ministerial personality' of the party.

Advani spends birthday at home in Delhi, BJP leaders praise his role

November 8, 2011 at 3:26 PM

New Delhi, Nov 8 (ANI): Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) President Nitin Gadkari on Tuesday wished senior party leader LK Advani on his 84th birthday and praised him for the steps that he is taking to root out corruption from the country.

Congress terms Advani's 'Jan Chetna Yatra' a gimmick

October 11, 2011 at 8:47 PM

New Delhi, Oct 11 (ANI): Stating that Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Lal Krishna Advani was desperate to become the Prime Minister of the country, Congress leader Ashwani Kumar on Tuesday termed his 'Jan Chetna Yatra' a gimmick.

Anybody can dream of becoming Prime Minister in a democracy: Mukherjee

October 5, 2011 at 11:47 AM

Birbhum (WB), Oct 5 (ANI): Reacting to the Bharatiya Janata Party's (BJP) claim of forming the next government in 2014, Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee has said anybody can dream of becoming prime minister in a democracy.

Shiromani Akali Dal pledges support to Advani's 'Rath Yatra'

October 4, 2011 at 7:43 PM

New Delhi, Oct 4 (ANI): The Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) on Tuesday pledged support to Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) veteran Lal Krishna Advani's anti-corruption 'Rath Yatra'.

Hazare not to support Advani's 'politically opportunistic' anti-graft campaign

September 14, 2011 at 11:53 AM

Ralegan Siddhi (Maharashtra), Sep.14 (ANI): Veteran social activist Anna Hazare has said he will not support the anti-graft Rath Yatra of senior Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader L.K. Advani, because it is driven by political opportunism.

Congress slams Advani's plan to undertake 'Rath Yatra' against graft

September 13, 2011 at 8:25 PM

New Delhi, Sep 13 (ANI): Hitting out at Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) veteran Lal Krishna Advani, Uttar Pradesh Congress chief Rita Bahuguna Joshi on Tuesday said that his plan to undertake 'Rath Yatra' against graft is useless and unwanted.

Jharkhand police chief asks cops to take 'inspiration' from Maoists

July 13, 2011 at 2:12 PM

Ranchi, July 13 (ANI): Jharkhand Police Chief Gauri Shankar Rath has asked newly recruited police personnel to take 'inspiration' from Maoists in terms of physical strength, discipline and mental determination.

Uma Bharti defends Advani's Ayodhya 'Rath Yatra'

July 7, 2011 at 12:28 PM

Varanasi, July 7 (ANI): Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Uma Bharti has defended the 'Rath Yatra' taken out by Lal Krishna Advani to mobilise support for the building of a Hindu temple at a disputed site by demolishing the Babri mosque in Ayodhya.

Jagannath yatra begins in Ahmedabad

July 3, 2011 at 12:24 PM

Ahmedabad, July 3 (ANI): The 134th edition of the Chariot Festival or the 'Rath Yatra' of Lord Jagannath began here on Sunday from the 400 year-old Jagannath Temple amid tight security arrangements.

4 Florida cities to have Hindu chariot processions

May 29, 2011 at 12:28 PM

Nevada (US), May 29 (ANI): Ratha Yatras (Hindu Festival of Chariots) have been planned in the four cities of Florida.

Gayatri Mantra read at Baha'i Ridvan Festival in Nevada

May 3, 2011 at 12:52 PM

Nevada (US), May 3 (ANI): In a remarkable interfaith gesture, distinguished Hindu statesman Rajan Zed recited prayer from ancient Hindu scriptures at the '12th day of Ridvan' festival of Baha'is in Reno (Nevada, USA) on Monday evening.

Shutdown call by Maoists disrupts normal life in Jharkhand

March 13, 2011 at 6:09 PM

Ranchi, Mar 13 (ANI): The shutdown called by the Maoists in Jharkhand hit normal life including the transport and several allied essential services here on Sunday.

Pak should follow India's example in booking "top guns" for wrongdoings: Pak CJ

January 29, 2011 at 4:36 PM

Islamabad, Jan 29(ANI): Taking a cue from the court martial of a serving general in India, Pakistan's Chief Justice Iftikhar Muhammad Chaudhry has said the government officials responsible for misuse of power must be brought to book in similar fashion.

Sukhna land scam: Court martialled Lieutenant General P.K. Rath loses rank

January 22, 2011 at 8:43 PM

New Delhi, Jan 22(ANI): Lieutenant General P.K. Rath, who was found guilty in the Sukhna land scam by an Army Court in New Delhi, was on Saturday handed down a sentence including a two-year seniority loss and forfeiture of 15 years of service for pension purposes.

Lt Gen PK Rath found guilty in Sukhna land scam

January 21, 2011 at 5:25 PM

New Delhi, Jan 21 (ANI): Lieutenant General PK Rath has been found guilty in the Sukhna land scam by an Army Court in New Delhi on Friday.

Government launches 'Nyay Rath' in Jharkhand district

December 27, 2010 at 4:48 PM

Palamu (Jharkhand), Dec.27 (ANI): To provide legal aid at the grassroots level, the government has launched a 'Nyay Rath' (Justice Van) that would visit different villages in Maoist-affected Jharkhand's Palamu District.

Radical Sikh bodies shutdown in Punjab throws train schedules off track

November 3, 2010 at 11:24 AM

Amritsar, Nov.3 (ANI): Schedules of several trains across Punjab have gone awry in the wake of various Sikh organisations joing hands for a state-wide shutdown.

Devotees participate in Lord Ram's procession in Allahabad

October 17, 2010 at 4:22 PM

Allahabad, Oct.17 (ANI): Thousands of devotees lined up along the streets in Allahabad to watch the colourful procession dedicated to Lord Rama as a part of Dussera celebrations.

Sukna land scam: Ex-Lt. Gen.Rath to face court martial from Aug.30

August 20, 2010 at 6:44 PM

New Delhi, Aug.20 (ANI): Former 33 Corps Commander Lt Gen P K Rath will face a court martial starting August 30 for his role in issuing a no-objection certificate to a private realtor for building an educational institution on a 70-acre piece of land adjacent to the Sukna military station in West Bengal.

Jagannath Rath Yatra held in Ahmedabad

July 13, 2010 at 6:51 PM

Gandhinagar, July 13 (ANI): Thousands of devotees joined the annual 14-kilometre-long 'Rath Yatra' in Ahmedabad from across the country on Tuesday.evotees sang and prayed as the chariot procession carrying deities of Lord Jagannath, Subhadra and Balram passed through the streets.

Noted sand sculptor creates replica of Jagannath chariot festival in Puri

July 13, 2010 at 6:51 PM

Puri (Orissa), July 13 (ANI): Renowned sand artist Sudarsan Pattnaik toiled hard to create eye-catching sculpture of the Jagannath 'Rath Yatra'.

Woman killed during Orissa Jagannath Rath Yatra in Orissa

July 13, 2010 at 6:34 PM

Bhubaneswar, July 13 (ANI): A woman devotee was killed and two injured in a stampede during the Jagannath Rath Yatra festival in Puri in Orissa on Tuesday.

Orissa's Chariot Festival lures foreign pilgrims

July 12, 2010 at 9:52 PM

Puri, July 12 (ANI): A large number of foreign pilgrims converged in Orissa's Puri city on Monday for the annual Rath Yatra or Chariot Festival, which kicks off on July 13.

Wooden chariots being prepared for 'Chariot Festival'

July 10, 2010 at 7:40 PM

Bhubaneswar, July 10 (ANI): Preparations are in full swing in Orissa's Puri city to construct three wooden chariots of Lord Jagannath for the annual Rath Yatra or Chariot Festival.

New Delhi to join jet-set club with mega hi-tech airport terminal

June 24, 2010 at 12:04 PM

New Delhi, June 24 (ANI): New Delhi state-of-the-art new airport terminal will be opened next month, firmly putting the city in the elite category of megacities with world class airports.

Olivia Newton-John's ex flame 'living in a small Mexican town'

April 4, 2010 at 5:11 PM

London, April 4 (ANI): New details have emerged about Olivia Newton-John's ex-flame Patrick McDermott, who has been living in a small Mexican beach town ever since he disappeared off the California coast in 2005.

Lieutenant General Rath withdraws petition from the Armed Forces Tribunal

February 25, 2010 at 5:31 PM

New Delhi, Feb 25 (ANI): The former commander of 33 Corps, Lieutenant General P K Rath withdrew his petition from the Armed Forces Tribunal against his court martial in the Sukhna Land Scam on Thursday.

Sukhna scam: High Court dismisses Lt Gen Rath's petition

February 15, 2010 at 2:32 PM

New Delhi, Feb 15 (ANI): The Delhi High Court on Monday offered no relief to Lieutenant General P K Rath, who had challenged the initiation of court of inquiry against him in the Sukhna land scam on grants of jurisdiction.

Sukhna scam: Charges against Lt Prakash to be framed in Kolkata

February 9, 2010 at 11:33 AM

New Delhi, Feb 9 (ANI): The charges against former Military Secretary Lt General (retired) Avadesh Prakash in connection with the Sukhna land scam are expected to be framed in Kolkata on Wednesday.

Only armed forces act against corruption: Admiral Verma

February 5, 2010 at 3:19 PM

Port Blair, Feb 5 (ANI): Navy Chief Admiral Nirmal Verma today said the armed forces are the only organisation that takes action against any corrupt practices, while other organizations lag far behind.

Antony recommends disciplinary action against Lt. General Avadhesh Prakash

January 27, 2010 at 7:45 PM

New Delhi, Jan 27 (ANI): Defence Minister A K Antony on Wednesday recommended disciplinary action against Lt. General Avadhesh Prakash, who has been indicted by the Court of Inquiry (CoI) which was investigating the Sukhna Land Scam, according to sources.

Army appoints Lt Gen G M Nair as new Military Secretary

January 27, 2010 at 6:01 PM

New Delhi, Jan 27 (ANI): Chief of Army Staff General Deepak Kapoor on Wednesday removed Lieutenant General Avadhesh Prakash from the post of Military Secretary and replaced him with Lieutenant General G M Nair.

Strict action against generals involved in Sukhna case: Army Chief

January 14, 2010 at 7:49 PM

New Delhi, Jan 14 (ANI): Army chief General Deepak Kapoor, who is under pressure from all quarters to act against the guilty in the Sukhna land case, has assured of strict action under the Army Act.

Sukhna Land Scam: Antony says army chief will take action against accused

January 13, 2010 at 1:40 PM

New Delhi, Jan 13 (ANI): Defence Minister AK Antony, who had a meeting with Army Chief General Deepak Kapoor over the Sukhna land scam on Wednesday, said the Army Chief would launch disciplinary and administrative proceedings against all officials alleged to be involved in the scam.

Heliport work starts in Sikkim

December 7, 2009 at 2:51 PM

Gangtok, Dec 7 (ANI): Union Tourism Minister Kumari Selja today laid the foundation stone for the heliport at Chemchey, South District, Sikkim.

Army chief asks media not to prejudge senior army officers

December 2, 2009 at 1:07 PM

Meerut (Uttar Pradesh), Dec 2 (ANI) : The Army Chief General Deepak Kapoor on Wednesday went on the defensive on the Sukhna land scam asking the media not to prejudge judgement senior army officers.

Sukna Land issue: Eastern Army Command urges media to exercise restraint

December 1, 2009 at 6:52 PM

Kolkata, Dec.1 (ANI): The Eastern Command of the Indian Army on Tuesday appealed to the media to exercise restraint in reporting on the Sukna Land issue, involving some officers.

Campaign on crop rotation at Chhattisgarh

November 10, 2009 at 12:55 PM

Mahasamundara (Chhattisgarh), Nov 10 (ANI): The authorities launched an awareness campaign about crop rotation in Mahasamundara district so that the water table might be maintained.

Lord Jagannath Rath Yatra draws hundreds of devotees in the Capital

October 24, 2009 at 8:40 PM

New Delhi, Oct 24(ANI): Large number of devotees participated in the annual Rath Yatra of Lord Jagannatha, as it was taken out by International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON) with full enthusiasm and deep reverence here on Saturday.

VHP leader accuses Advani of using Ayodhya issue for personal gains

September 9, 2009 at 7:27 PM

New Delhi, Sep. 9 (ANI): Vishwa Hindu Parishad leader Ashok Singhal on Wednesday accused BJP leader LK Advani of taking out the Rath Yatra for personal political gain.

Advani may take up "Yatra" from Sep.15

September 5, 2009 at 8:40 PM

New Delhi, Sep 5 (ANI): Senior BJP leader Lal Krishna Advani is all set to take up nationwide 'Yatra' to boost the morale of party cadres and conduct a talent-hunt among the GenX of the party.

As VHP leader's death anniversary looms, Kandhamal is engulfed with security blanket

August 13, 2009 at 12:27 PM

Phulbani, Aug 13 (ANI): Tight security arrangements have been made in the Orissa's Kandhamal District ahead of the first death anniversary of Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP) leader Laxmanand Saraswati.axmananda and four others were killed by Maoists on last year, sparking of a widespread communal violence in parts of Orissa.

Brisk business anticipated ahead of Puri Jagannath Yatra

June 23, 2009 at 8:43 PM

Puri, June 23 (ANI): Ahead of the world famous Lord Jagannath Rath Yatra or, chariot festival, which witnesses convergence of innumerous devotees from all around, local shopkeepers here anticipate a brisk business.

Tight security for Jagannath yatra in Gujarat

June 23, 2009 at 1:45 PM

Ahmedabad, June 23 (ANI): Gujarat police has said that they were taking all precautions ahead of the Lord Jagannath Rath Yatra, which commence on Wednesday.

Carradine's family threaten to sue over leaked crime scene photos

June 8, 2009 at 6:58 PM

London, Jun 8 (ANI): 'Kill Bill' star David Carradine's family have threatened to take legal action after a Thai newspaper allegedly published crime scene photographs showing the dead actor hanging in a hotel closet.

350 tourists evacuated in north Sikkim after landslide

May 10, 2009 at 11:48 AM

Mangan (Sikkim), May 10 (IANS) Around 350 tourists who were stranded Saturday night along the North Sikkim Highway after a massive landslide blocked the road have been evacuated, officials said Sunday.

Diarrhoea kills nine in Orissa's tribal village

May 6, 2009 at 6:38 PM

Raelpeta, Rayagada (Orissa), May 6 (ANI): At least nine people have died of diarrhoea in a tribal village of Raelpeta in Orissa's Rayagada district. The villagers complain that lack of basic amenities like drinking water, food, roads, transportation and medical centre have added to their woes.

Conquer Cancer campaign launched in Delhi

March 31, 2009 at 6:45 PM

New Delhi, March 31 (IANS) With over 100,000 new cancer cases diagnosed annually in India, a public-private initiative was launched in the capital Tuesday to spread awareness about the disease.

Congress announces candidates for Orissa polls

March 28, 2009 at 1:01 AM

Amid speculations and controversy over the ticket allotment, the Congress party on Saturday announced the name of 16 of 21 Lok Sabha candidates and 142 of 147 assembly seats in Orissa.

Put measures to benefit older people in poll manifestos: NGOs

March 26, 2009 at 6:23 PM

New Delhi, March 26 (IANS) Agewell Foundation, a consortium of over 1,500 NGOs across 540 districts of the country, has sent an open letter to political parties seeking measures for the welfare of older people in various poll manifestos.

Cholamandalam MS Risk, Processmap Infotech create alliance to deliver web-based enterprise platform

February 23, 2009 at 4:26 PM

Chennai, Feb 23 (ANI/Business Wire India): Cholamandalam MS Risk Services Ltd, a joint venture between the Murugappa group, India and Mitsui Sumitomo Insurance Group, Japan, today announced their partnership with ProcessMAP Infotech Pvt. Ltd, an affiliate company of ProcessMAP Corporation, USA, world's leading provider of hosted, subscription-based software Solutions Company.

Lok Sabha passes interim '09 rail budget

February 20, 2009 at 1:01 AM

Lok Sabha on Thursday passed the interim rail budget prior to general elections amid chaos. Union Railway Minister, Lalu Prasad Yadav, on February 13 had presented the budget highlighting the achievements of Indian railways under UPA regime.

Back to square one

February 16, 2009 at 1:01 AM

See how politicians play with people's emotion. First, the BJP President raised two emotional issues: construction of Ram temple at Ayodhya and direct action against Pakistan.

43 new trains introduced in Interim Railway Budget 2009-10

February 13, 2009 at 3:12 PM

New Delhi, Feb 13 (ANI): Railway Minister Lalu Prasad while presenting the Interim Railway Budget 2009-10 in the Lok Sabha today, announced the introduction of 43 new trains which include four Garib Raths.

Fare cuts likely in interim rail budget

February 13, 2009 at 1:01 AM

The Railway Minister Lalu Prasad Yadav is likely to cut train fares when he moves to present his sixth and the last interim rail budget prior to the Lok Sabha elections in Parliament on Friday.

Edible oil in India unfit for health: CSE

February 4, 2009 at 1:01 AM

The Centre for Science and Environment, a non-government organisation, in its latest study has revealed that all edible oils available in India are not healthy

Management guru C.K. Prahlad among 9 NRIs/PIOs honoured with Padma awards

January 26, 2009 at 1:09 AM

New Delhi, Jan 26 (IANS) Noted management guru C.K. Prahlad and Khalid Hameed, a member of Britain's House of Lords, are among the nine NRIs/PIOs to be conferred with the Padma series of civilian awards in the Republic Day honours list.

New pain relief guidelines for cancer patients at AIIMS

January 9, 2009 at 8:21 PM

New Delhi, Jan 9 (IANS) With only three percent cancer patients receiving pain management care in India, the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) has launched a no-pain policy to provide immediate relief to such patients.

Jharkhand top cop goes AWOL

December 7, 2008 at 3:24 PM

Ranchi, Dec 7 (IANS) Jharkhand's senior police officer Amitabh Chaudhary is in the news again for all the wrong reasons - he has been staying away from office for the last six months without officially seeking leave.

Orissa protests 'Rath Yatra' by ISKCON in Delhi

November 23, 2008 at 12:08 PM

Bhubaneswar, Nov 23 (IANS) Orissa Sunday opposed the 'Rath Yatra' (car festival) organised by the International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON) in Delhi as it violates the Jagannath cult and hurts religious sentiments of the devotees.

BJP's 'Ashwamedh Rath' starts rolling in Delhi

November 20, 2008 at 11:10 PM

New Delhi, Nov 20 (IANS) Packed with modern communication systems, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)'s 'Ashwamedh Rath' has started rolling on the capital's streets to challenge the Congress.

VHP opposes government move to rebuild Orissa churches

November 18, 2008 at 12:47 PM

Bhubaneswar, Nov 18 (IANS) The Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP) Tuesday said it was opposed to the move by the Orissa government to rebuild churches that were damaged during the communal violence in the state's Kandhamal district in August.

Camapign on wheels: It's Vijay Rath versus Vikas Rath in Delhi

November 13, 2008 at 11:53 AM

New Delhi, Nov 13 (IANS) Riding the wheels of development, the ruling Congress will use the 'Vikas Rath' to take on the opposition Bharatiya Janata Party's (BJP) comeback vehicle 'Vijay Rath' for campaigning in the Delhi assembly polls Nov 29.

Malhotra to campaign on Vijay Rath (Political prattle)

November 11, 2008 at 6:10 PM

New Delhi, Nov 11 (IANS) It's a winning formula as far as the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is concerned.