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Everything you need to know about Sagar Barabari Bo: news, reviews, in-depth analysis, opinion and more

Indian, Nigerian teams win Africa business contest

May 18, 2013 at 12:14 PM

Johannesburg, May 18 (IANS) An Indian team comprising IITians and a Nigerian team promoting low-cost farm products have triumphed at an India-Africa business competition held here.

New ports to come up in West Bengal, Andhra Pradesh

May 9, 2013 at 9:34 PM

New Delhi, May 9 (IANS) The union cabinet Thursday approved a shipping ministry proposal to set up new major ports in West Bengal and Andhra Pradesh.

Delhi Police strives to groom the perfect sniffer dog

May 5, 2013 at 3:32 PM

New Delhi, May 5 (IANS) With memories of Anuradha, one of its most brilliant sniffer dogs that died last month, still fresh, dog handlers of Delhi Police have started training five new Labradors, hoping to groom them to her level of excellence.

Teenager falls to death in Lucknow shopping mall

April 16, 2013 at 11:48 PM

Lucknow, April 16 (IANS) A 17-year-old class Xth student fell to his death from the second floor of a shopping mall here Tuesday, police said.

Maritime drill to ring in Hindu new year in Goa

April 10, 2013 at 6:52 PM

Panaji, April 10 (IANS) For Goa, the Hindu New Year will begin Thursday with an extensive multi-agency drill off the state's coast to test maritime security, an official said Wednesday.

Indian actress alleges abuse from Times Square 'Cookie Monster'

April 9, 2013 at 11:17 AM

New York, Apr. 9 (ANI): Miss India Asia Pacific 2003 Parmita Katkar, now Parmita Kurada, has accused a Times Square Cookie Monster impersonator of assaulting her son and calling her a bitch after she failed to pay a tip to him.

Tomy becomes first Indian to make nonstop circumnavigation

April 6, 2013 at 7:56 PM

Mumbai, April 6 (IANS) The Indian Navy's Lt. Cdr. Abhilash Tomy Saturday became the first Indian to circumnavigate the earth in a sailboat - solo, nonstop and unassisted.

If maritime frontiers, assets safe India can achieve sustained high growth: Mukherjee

April 6, 2013 at 6:04 PM

Mumbai, April 6 (ANI): President Pranab Mukherjee on Saturday said that if maritime frontiers and assets are safe India can achieve sustained high growth.

Pranab Mukherjee to visit Mumbai tomorrow

April 5, 2013 at 5:00 PM

New Delhi, Apr. 5 (ANI): President Pranab Mukherjee will visit Mumbai on Saturday to attend the concluding ceremony of accomplishment of 'Sagar Parikrama-II' - Solo Non Stop Unassisted Circumnavigation done by Lt. Cdr. Abhilash Tomy of the Indian Navy.

Four designers to promote handwoven fashion

March 10, 2013 at 12:19 PM

Hyderabad, March 10 (IANS) Award winning designer Gaurang Shah and three other designers from Mumbai and Kolkata will showcase exquisite Indian weaves luxury collection at 'Gulaal', a two-day display starting in Delhi March 14.

Jammu and Kashmir to amend Panchayati Raj Act

February 26, 2013 at 10:35 PM

Jammu, Feb 26 (IANS) Following pressure from various quarters, the Jammu and Kashmir government has decided to amend the state Panchayati Raj Act "to give more powers to elected panchayats".

Recovering Kingfisher dues will be tardy affair: SBI

February 18, 2013 at 8:48 PM

Chennai, Feb 18 (IANS) Government lender State Bank of India (SBI) Monday said its increased non-performing assets (NPA) are due to its exposure to iron, steel and textile sectors while recovering the dues from Kingfisher Airlines will be a protracted legal affair.

Yeddyurappa detained as he tries to break police barricade near KRS reservoir

February 9, 2013 at 9:39 PM

Mysore, Feb. 9 (ANI): Karnataka Police on Saturday detained former Chief Minister and Karnataka Janata Party (KJP) chief B.S. Yeddyurappa here as he, along with hundreds of farmers and supporters tried to break police barricade imposed near Krishna Raja Sagar (KRS) reservoir.

SPS, Doehle Danautic tie up for logistic services

February 7, 2013 at 9:31 PM

Kolkata, Feb 7 (IANS) SPS Shipping Ltd., an arm of Kolkata-headquartered SPS Group, Thursday announced a tie-up with Mumbai-based Doehle Danautic India to provide logistic solutions by barge transportation and transloading of bulk cargoes through inland waterways.

Dubai's Indian-origin residents feeling insecure following increase in break-ins and vandalism

January 31, 2013 at 4:46 PM

Manama, Jan. 31 (ANI): Residents of Dubai's posh neighbourhoods, mostly of Indian origin, have complained against the lack of security following a recent series of break-ins, intrusions and vandalism.

R-Day functions held peacefully in Kashmir Valley

January 26, 2013 at 1:04 PM

Srinagar, Jan 26 (IANS) The Republic Day functions in the Kashmir Valley passed off peacefully Saturday, with Rural Development Minister Ali Muhammad Sagar saying the gun had only caused destruction.

JSW Energy posts over Rs.3 bn Q3 profit

January 23, 2013 at 7:28 PM

Mumbai, Jan 23 (IANS) Power producer JSW Energy Wednesday reported a net profit of Rs.3.12 billion for the fiscal's third quarter as compared to a net loss to Rs.817 million in the corresponding period last year on account of higher tariff and lower fuel costs.

Over 600,000 devotees take holy dip in Gangasagar

January 14, 2013 at 4:25 PM

Sagar Island (West Bengal), Jan 14 (IANS) About 600,000 devotees took a holy dip in the icy cold waters of the Ganga on the occasion of Makar Sankranti Monday, at this island considered auspicious by Hindus.

Jammu and Kashmir to strengthen laws against gender crimes

January 1, 2013 at 3:33 PM

Jammu, Jan 1 (IANS) The Jammu and Kashmir government plans to bring in changes in the state's laws against sexual offences and gender crimes.

Mohit upsets Vijayant in ITF Davangere Open

December 3, 2012 at 6:12 PM

Davangere, Dec 3 (IANS) Tamil Nadu tennis player Mohit Mayur Vijayprakash pulled off the first big upset of the ITF Davangere Open Men's Futures Championship when he knocked out fifth seed Vijayant Malik 4-6, 7-6(5), 6-2 in two hours and 29 minutes in the first round Monday.

PDP urging women to protest make-up kit remark: Omar

December 1, 2012 at 8:03 PM

Srinagar, Dec 1 (IANS) Chief Minister Omar Abdullah Saturday blamed the PDP for encouraging protests by women who took offence to alleged remark that the opposition People's Democratic Party (PDP) was giving make-up kits to women panchayat members as bribes for votes.

Can't give up comedy, says Sagar Ballary

November 22, 2012 at 1:46 PM

Mumbai, Nov 22 (IANS) Sagar Ballary of "Bheja Fry" fame is scripting yet another comedy film, which is to go on floors next year. The director says comedy is his forte and he won't give it up for anything.

CK Nayudu cricket: Karnataka force draw

November 20, 2012 at 6:10 PM

Bangalore, Nov 20 (IANS) An unfinished 131?run partnership for the eighth wicket between Akbar Kazi (66 not out, 164b, 9x4) and Aditya Sagar (58 not out, 137b, 9x4, 3x6) rescued Karnataka A while denying Punjab A an outright win as the C.K. Nayudu Trophy cricket match ended in a draw here Tuesday.

Language no criterion for aspiring southern actresses

November 19, 2012 at 10:43 AM

Chennai, Nov 19 (IANS) Is language not a criterion for actresses to gain entry into films? If yes, then why do most top heroines in the southern film industry rely on voice actors?

Nair, Agarwal put Karnataka on top in CK Nayudu Trophy

November 10, 2012 at 8:40 PM

Bangalore, Nov 10 (IANS) Skipper Karun Nair (118 batting, 178b, 11x4, 5x6) rescued Karnataka from a tricky position as the hosts made 342 for four at stumps in response to Himachal Pradesh's first innings total of 296 on the second day of the CK Nayudu Elite A tournament, here Saturday.

My film about love story of prostitute: Telugu director

November 6, 2012 at 11:52 AM

Chennai, Nov 6 (IANS) Telugu director Chandu says his film "Prema Oka Maikam" narrates the love story of a sex worker.

Nothing excited me: Aftab Shivdasani

November 5, 2012 at 1:51 PM

New Delhi, Nov 5 (IANS) Aftab Shivdasani has a reason for doing films few and far between in recent times. He says he didn't get offers which excited him enough as an actor.

1920 Evil Returns Pre Review, Story and Release Date

November 1, 2012 at 1:03 PM

Here is the Pre review, story and release date of 1920 Evil Returns which stars Aftab Shivdasani and Tia Bajpai in the lead roles.

Visakh picks up U-13 chess title

October 21, 2012 at 4:06 PM

Chennai, Oct 21 (IANS) N.R. Visakh of Tamil Nadu, with 10.0 points, emerged champion after a tense final round in the RAMCO 26th National Under-13 Open and Girls chess championship here Sunday.

Antony envisages proactive role for Navy in Indian Ocean Region

October 18, 2012 at 4:38 PM

New Delhi, Oct 18 (ANI): Defence Minister A.K. Antony on Thursday underlined the key role of the Indian Navy in its engagements with countries of the Indian Ocean Region.

Aravindh, Visakh share lead at RAMCO Chess

October 17, 2012 at 7:39 PM

Chennai, Oct 17 (IANS) Top seed and FIDE Master V.R. Aravindh Chithambaram shared the lead with his Tamil Nadu statemate N.R. Visakh with 6.5 points in the Open section after the seventh round of the RAMCO 26th National Under-13 Open and Girls chess championship here Wednesday.

RAMCO U-13 Chess: Visakh draws with Aravindh

October 16, 2012 at 9:32 PM

Chennai, Oct 16 (IANS) Fourth seeded N.R. Visakh of Chennai held top seed FIDE Master V.R. Aravindh Chithambaram to a draw in the sixth round of the RAMCO 26th National Under-13 Open and Girls chess championship here Tuesday to join leaders Aravindh Chithambaram (TN) and Ritviz Parab (Goa) with 5.5 points.

Private security has to play larger role today: Shinde

October 11, 2012 at 3:10 PM

The Home Minister Shushilkumar Shinde has said that the internal security scenario in the past decade changed considerably particularly after the terrorist attracts 9/11 and 26/11.

WIFA signs Rs.100-crore deal

October 10, 2012 at 5:40 PM

Mumbai, Oct 10 (IANS) In an unprecedented deal, the Western Indian Football Association (WIFA) has signed a Rs.100-crore partnership with Sporting Ace Private Ltd. (SAPL) for developing the sport in Maharashtra.

Cauvery water sharing: Protest in Karnataka against SC verdict

October 1, 2012 at 8:22 PM

Bengaluru, Oct 1 (ANI): Activists staged a mass protest here on Monday against Supreme Court's recent decision over the issue of water sharing from the Cauvery river with neighbouring Tamil Nadu.

Ganesha procession in Hyderabad amid tight security

September 29, 2012 at 8:18 PM

Hyderabad, Sep 29 (IANS) Gaiety and religious fervour marked the Ganesha festivities here Saturday as the procession comprising hundreds of idols went on in a peaceful manner amid unprecedented security.

Government creating hurdles for march: Telangana JAC

September 29, 2012 at 7:14 PM

Hyderabad, Sep 29 (IANS) Telangana groups fighting for separate statehood to the region Saturday accused the Andhra Pradesh government of creating hurdles to foil the Telangana march despite giving permission for it.

First Official Trailer of 1920 Evil Returns released: Scarier than original

September 29, 2012 at 3:28 PM

Official Trailer and First look of 1920 Evil Returns, sequel of 2008 released horror film 1920 has been released.

Ganesha procession begins in Hyderabad amid tight security

September 29, 2012 at 1:30 PM

Hyderabad, Sep 29 (IANS) Thousands of devotees hit the roads in this southern city Saturday as the annual Ganesha procession began amid unprecedented security.

Hyderabad on alert for Ganesh procession, Telangana march

September 28, 2012 at 7:42 PM

Hyderabad, Sep 28 (IANS) Police in Hyderabad have been put on high alert ahead of the Ganesha immersion procession Saturday and the pro-Telangana groups' proposed march Sunday for the separate state of Telangana.

Ministers from Telangana seek permission for march

September 27, 2012 at 1:22 PM

Hyderabad, Sep 27 (IANS) Under pressure from pro-Telangana groups, Andhra Pradesh cabinet ministers from the Telangana region Thursday met and decided to call on Chief Minister N. Kiran Kumar Reddy to seek permission to take out a march Sunday.

Battle lines drawn for Telangana march in Hyderabad

September 25, 2012 at 7:55 PM

Hyderabad, Sep 25 (IANS) The battle lines were drawn between Andhra Pradesh government and pro-Telangana groups with the latter determined to go ahead with their proposed Telangana march on Sep 30, despite police refusing permission for it.

Bengal women's panel seeks report on newly-wed couple

September 5, 2012 at 11:13 PM

Kolkata, Sep 5 (IANS) The West Bengal Commission for Women Wednesday sought a police report on the arrest of a man and harassment of his newly-wed wife following complaints from her family that she had allegedly been abducted.

I can't even get close to Arun Govil: Gagan Malik

August 31, 2012 at 3:29 PM

New Delhi, Aug 31 (IANS) Usually actors aspire to play romantic or action roles, but Gagan Malik wanted to play the mythological character of Lord Ram -- he got the chance to do it in the latest version of "Ramayan". He says the character is a huge responsibility and he doesn't fear comparisons with Arun Govil.

Student who wants to use Indian classical music to heal wounds of Afghan society

August 30, 2012 at 12:03 PM

Lucknow, Aug.30 (ANI):Vahidullah Sagar, an Afghan student, is learning Indian classical music in India, as he is interested in improving his knowledge and wants to heal the wounds of the Afghan society through music.

Mumbai through to last 8 in Buchi Babu Trophy

August 25, 2012 at 10:42 PM

Chennai, Aug 25 (IANS) Mumbai overcame TNCA XI by just three runs in a Group B match to book their berth in the quarter-finals of the Buchi Babu Trophy All-India cricket tournament, here Saturday.

West Bengal to set up two deep sea ports

August 16, 2012 at 8:52 PM

Kolkata, Aug 16 (IANS) The West Bengal government will set up two deep sea ports in South 24 Parganas district, Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee said Thursday. Global tenders would be floated for their construction and operation.

'Sagar' - a good timepass! (Kannada Movie Review)

August 11, 2012 at 8:25 PM

Film: "Sagar"; Actors: Prajwal Devaraj, Radhika Pandit, Hari Priya, Sanjjana, Dev Gill, Avinash, Sharath Lohithashwa, Aadi Lokesh; Screenplay-Direction: M.D.Sridhar; Producer: Ramu; Cinematography: K.Krishna Kumar; Music: Guru Kiran; Rating: **1/2

New 'Ramayan' on TV simplified, technology-backed

August 4, 2012 at 4:09 PM

New Delhi, Aug 4 (IANS) The magic of mythological epic "Ramayan" is set to be recreated on Zee TV, and the new version promises to be a state-of-art affair with latest technology and simplified dialogues to create a youth connect.

Riya to face Mutatkar in Maharashtra badminton final

July 29, 2012 at 8:50 PM

Mumbai, July 29 (IANS) Mumbai Suburban's 19-year-old Riya Pillai pulled off a major upset, defeating second seed Pune's Anuradha Shrikhande 21-18, 16-21, 21-19 to storm into the women's singles final of the Maharashtra Senior State Selection Badminton Tournament Sunday.

Congress lawmaker Darda praises controversial Narendra Modi

July 29, 2012 at 4:18 PM

Ahmedabad, July 29 (ANI): Congress Party lawmaker Vijay Jawaharlal Darda, raised eyebrows on Sunday, when he praised Gujarat Chief Minister and senior Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Narendra Modi.

Yelve wins decider in all India snooker

July 28, 2012 at 6:58 PM

Mumbai, July 28 (IANS) Marker Anant Yelve of Jolly Gymkhana, Vidyavihar and Vilas Upsham of Vashi were taken the distance before advancing to the third round of the Shyam Shroff Memorial All India Open Invitation Snooker Tournament here Saturday.

Chopda in round four of Maharashtra badminton

July 25, 2012 at 7:30 PM

Mumbai, July 25 (IANS) State No.1 Sagar Chopda, representing Mumbai Suburban, romped into the men's singles Round 4 of the second Maharashtra Senior State Selection Badminton Tournament here Wednesday.

'Ramayan' to be back on small screen

July 24, 2012 at 5:39 PM

New Delhi, July 24 (IANS) Popular mythological story "Ramayan" is set to be retold on the small screen. Zee TV has announced the re-creation of the classic and it is already on the lookout for faces to play the epic's central characters Ram and Sita.

Chopda, Mutatkar top seeds in Maharashtra badminton

July 23, 2012 at 6:35 PM

Mumbai, July 23 (IANS) Mumbai suburban's Sagar Chopda and Pune's Aditi Mutatkar have been listed as top seeds among the men and women respectively in the second Maharashtra Senior State Selection Badminton Tournament.

Bisht eliminates Thakkar at ITF meet

July 22, 2012 at 8:35 PM

Chennai, July 22 (IANS) India's Ronit Singh Bisht put out third seed and compatriot Rakshay Thakkar 6-4, 7-6 (5) to enter the fourth round of the qualifying competition in the Indian Oil Servo ITF Men's Futures tennis tournament here Sunday.

Old is gold: Revival time for Bollywood's defunct banners

July 17, 2012 at 11:36 AM

New Delhi, July 17 (IANS) Exorbitant budgets, corporatisation of the filmmaking process and the rise of new 'costly' stars pushed Bollywood's old production houses into oblivion. But some dormant and some defunct production banners like Shakti Films and Pramod Films are coming back to life and they are banking on the evergreen genre of love to start afresh.

Andhra court stays release of water to Krishna delta

July 16, 2012 at 4:48 PM

Hyderabad, June 11 (IANS) The Andhra Pradesh High Court Monday directed the state government not to release water from Nagarjuna Sagar to Krishna delta if the water level in the reservoir is below 510 feet.

Amrit Sagar captures big fat Indian wedding in new film

July 9, 2012 at 6:00 PM

New Delhi, July 9 (IANS) A seven-day marriage celebration with lots of twists and turns is the premise of director Amrit Sagar's next film "Rabba Main Kya Karoon".

'1971' director's next a romantic comedy

June 26, 2012 at 4:11 PM

New Delhi, June 26 (IANS) After making his directorial debut with "1971", a National Award-winning movie based on prisoners of war, Amrit Sagar Chopra is back after a break of five years with romantic comedy "Rabba Main Kya Karoon".

Thai surprise for Vilardo in ITF meet

June 11, 2012 at 6:39 PM

Bangalore, June 11 (IANS) Qualifier Warit Sornbutnark from Thailand prevailed over the eighth seeded Francesco Vilardo of Italy in a baseline duel that lasted two hours, 41 minutes, 3-6, 6-2, 7-6(6) to enter the second round of the $10,000 Toyota Open ITF Men's Futures tennis tournament here Monday.

Vardhan starts favourite in Bangalore ITF meet

June 10, 2012 at 6:00 PM

Bangalore, June 10 (IANS) Following his impressive showing last week in the second leg at Mysore, Vishnu Vardhan again begins the favourite in the $10,000 Toyota ITF Bangalore Open tennis tournament commencing here Monday.

Top Indians for ITF event

June 3, 2012 at 9:32 PM

Mysore, June 3 (IANS) Big-time tennis returns to Mysore after a decade when the Zuari Garden City $10,000 ITF Futures men's championship gets underway at the famous Mysore Tennis Club courts here from Monday.

Mamata not happy with partial rollback of petrol prices

June 2, 2012 at 9:35 PM

Kolkata, June 2 (IANS) Expressing her dissatisfaction over the partial cut in the petrol price hike, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee Saturday requested Prime Minister Manmohan Singh to ensure its complete rollback.

Banerjee admits debt-ridden farmers contemplate suicide

June 1, 2012 at 4:47 PM

Sagar Island (West Bengal), June 1 (IANS) West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee Friday conceded that there were 'debt-ridden peasants who contemplated committing suicides'.

Bengal to make Sagar Island a tourist attraction

June 1, 2012 at 4:39 PM

Sagar Island (West Bengal), June 1 (IANS) The West Bengal government will undertake infrastructural development in the sagar Island in South 24-Parganas district with a view to promote tourism, Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee said Friday.

Wild cards score in ITF Mandya Open

May 29, 2012 at 8:15 PM

Mandya (Karnataka), May 29 (IANS) Wild card entrants Sagar Manjanna and Rajat Maheshwari authored commendable wins to advance to the second round of the Prem Sugars ITF Mandya Open men's tennis tournament here Tuesday.

PDP criticizes J-K Govt. for suggesting corrupt official as next vigilance chief

May 29, 2012 at 5:35 PM

Srinagar, May 29 (ANI): The opposition People's Democratic Party (PDP) has criticized the Omar Abdullah-led National Conference Government for suggesting the name of an allegedly corrupt official for the post of state vigilance chief.

Mayawati government's scams (To go with BSP runs for cover as skeletons tumble out)

May 17, 2012 at 11:46 AM

List of alleged scams against the Mayawati regime:

Andhra orders probe into 'misuse' of official chopper

May 13, 2012 at 10:50 PM

Hyderabad, May 13 (IANS) Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Kiran Kumar Reddy Sunday ordered a probe into the alleged misuse of his official helicopter by a pilot and a technician.

Bodies of Bangladesh journalists exhumed after two and half months for autopsies

April 26, 2012 at 10:07 PM

Dhaka, April 26 (Xinhua-ANI): After about two and a half months of the murder of Bangladesh's two popular TV journalists, the remains of their bodies were exhumed Thursday morning for fresh autopsies to find clues to the killings, local media reported.

Dementia, a 'silent tsunami'

April 11, 2012 at 2:27 PM

New Delhi, April 11 (IANS) Nirmal Mehra, was 70, and principal of a well-known school in Delhi when signs of dementia began to show up. Mehra, an army officer's wife and highly popular among her social group, started getting confused about directions and people.

'India faces 50 percent nursing shortage'

March 29, 2012 at 5:45 PM

Bangalore, March 29 (IANS) The fledgling health sector in India is facing a 50 percent shortage of nursing staff due to demand outstripping supply and many female nurses preferring to work overseas for higher compensation, a senior health official said Thursday.

Animator Charu to undergo surgery Thursday

March 29, 2012 at 1:04 PM

Mumbai, March 29 (IANS) "RA.One" animator Charu Khandal, who has met with a serious road accident, will undergo surgery at the Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital later Thursday, a close friend said, adding that she had been planning to get married by the end of the year.

Humble egg in exotic avatars in Indian gourmet kitchens (With Image)

March 23, 2012 at 8:00 PM

New Delhi, March 23 (IANS) Times have changed for the humble egg. Gone are the days of bhurji and egg curry; it is the age of "personalised omelettes" with names inscribed on them, of one-eyed Susans and egg jellies for desert.

Candidates in UP anxious over safety of sealed EVMs

February 26, 2012 at 6:07 PM

Lucknow, Feb 26 (ANI): Candidates of various political parties in Uttar Pradesh on Sunday expressed their anxiety over the safety of electronic voting machines (EVMs) after reports of water seeping into the strong-rooms where the machines were kept were brought to light by media.

Terrorists kill National Conference worker in Batamaloo

December 24, 2011 at 3:59 PM

Batamaloo (Jammu and Kashmir), Dec.24 (ANI): Terrorists on Saturday shot dead a ruling National Conference worker.

J-K Law Minister Sagar escapes attempt on life by militants

December 12, 2011 at 4:09 PM

Srinagar, Dec 12 (ANI): Jammu and Kashmir Law Minister Ali Mohammad Sagar escaped an attempt on his life by militants, who attacked his entourage Sunday night as he entered his ancestral house in Srinagar killing one of his security guards.

5 Indian sailors drown, 9 missing as ship sinks off Oman coast

November 6, 2011 at 10:45 AM

Muscat, Nov 6 (ANI): Five Indian sailors have reportedly drowned and nine are still missing after their ship sank off Oman's southern coast.

Pak Hindu student challenges compulsory Islamic or Bible studies at 'O' level

October 29, 2011 at 5:00 PM

Karachi, Oct 29(ANI): The Sindh High Court has provisionally allowed a Hindu student to appear in the forthcoming placement test for MBBS admission to the Dow University of Health Sciences.

First batch of pilgrims leaves from Delhi for Haj

September 29, 2011 at 3:35 PM

New Delhi, Sep.29 (ANI): The first batch of Hajis was today given farewell at Indira Gandhi International Airport, New Delhi.

UPA Govt. wants rapid development of Bundelkhand: Manmohan Singh

May 20, 2011 at 5:17 PM

Sagar (Madhya Pradesh), May 20 (ANI): The Prime Minister, Dr. Manmohan Singh, on Friday said the United Progressive Alliance (UPA) Government at the Centre wants rapid development of Bundelkhand region.

Manmohan Singh dedicates oil refinery project at Bina to nation

May 20, 2011 at 1:57 PM

Sagar (Madhya Pradesh), May 20 (ANI): The Prime Minister, Dr. Manmohan Singh, today dedicated the oil refinery project at Bina in Madhya Pradesh's Sagar District to the nation.

10 killed as tractor plunges into canal in Andhra Pradesh

April 25, 2011 at 1:24 PM

Guntur (Andhra Pradesh), Apr 25 (ANI): At least ten people were killed in Andhra Pradesh's Guntur District when the tractor on which they were travelling fell into the Nagarjuna Sagar canal on Monday morning.

Christian blasphemy convict dies under mysterious circumstances in Pak jail

March 16, 2011 at 10:21 AM

Karachi, Mar 16(ANI): A Christian serving a life sentence in Pakistan on blasphemy charges has died under mysterious circumstances in Karachi's central jail.

Villagers welcome J-K Govt. decision to hold panchayat polls

February 15, 2011 at 5:05 PM

Jammu, Feb 15 (ANI): Residents of Jammu and Kashmir's Kangan village has welcomed the state government decision to hold panchayat polls.

J-K Minister accuses BJP of politicising flag-hoisting issue

January 21, 2011 at 5:04 PM

Jammu, Jan 21 (ANI): Jammu and Kashmir Law Minister Ali Mohammad Sagar on Friday accused the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) of politicising the flag-hoisting issue, asserting that it is an attempt to derail the peace process in the restive region.

Kathua residents suffer due to non-availability of rehabilitation package

October 16, 2010 at 12:13 PM

Kathua (J-K), Oct 16 (ANI): Residents of Jammu and Kashmir's Kathua district are suffering as they have not been provided with the rehabilitation packages announced by the Punjab Government during the construction of the Ranjit Sagar Dam.

Tiger undergoes dialysis in Bhopal for the first time

October 14, 2010 at 8:06 PM

Bhopal, Oct.14 (ANI): Veterinarians in Bhopal are treating a tiger with kidney complication and have placed the feline under dialysis.

Orissa Chief Minister to meet PM to discuss Vedanta, Posco projects

August 23, 2010 at 10:13 AM

New Delhi, Aug 23 (ANI): Orissa Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik will meet Prime Minister Manmohan Singh here on Monday regarding the NC Saxena Committee report on Vedanta mining and Posco steel plant projects.

Orissa Chief Minister to meet PM to discuss Vedanta, Posco projects

August 22, 2010 at 12:59 PM

New Delhi, Aug 22 (ANI): Orissa Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik will meet Prime Minister Manmohan Singh here on Monday regarding the NC Saxena Committee report on Vedanta mining and Posco steel plant projects.

Manmohan Singh to meet all-party delegation from Kashmir

August 10, 2010 at 12:03 PM

New Delhi, Aug 10 (ANI): The Prime Minister, Dr. Manmohan Singh, will meet an all-party delegation from Jammu and Kashmir led by Chief Minister Omar Abdullah to discuss the current situation in the Valley.

Maoist sub-zonal commander Rajesh Yadav surrenders in Jharkhand

July 29, 2010 at 12:03 PM

Palamu, July 29 (ANI): Rajesh Yadav, a sub-zonal commander of outlawed Communist Party of India (Maoist) surrendered to the police at Daltonganj in Jharkhand's Palamu district on Wednesday.

Duplicate of Queen's Baton carried in Lucknow

July 10, 2010 at 8:33 PM

Lucknow July 10 (ANI): Business giant Sahara displayed a replica of Queen's Baton for the 2010 Commonwealth Games in Uttar Pradesh's Lucknow city on Saturday.

ONGC board approves cluster development of four marginal fields in Western Offshore

July 1, 2010 at 5:58 PM

New Delhi, July 1 (ANI): ONGC Board in its 206th meeting held on 30th June, 2010 has in principle approved the cluster development of WO-5, WO-15, WO-16 and B-119/121 fields in the Western Offshore about 140 km to the West of Mumbai and 40 km South of Mumbai High.

Surat police nabs suspected Maoist

June 1, 2010 at 3:12 PM

Surat, June 1 (ANI): Surat Police arrested a suspected Maoist here on Monday.

Coast Guard's second leg of Sagar Kavach exercise begins

April 15, 2010 at 3:22 PM

New Delhi, Apr 15 (ANI): The Coast Guard will conduct a second joint coastal security exercise "Sagar Kavach" involving the Navy, coastal police, other central and the State security agencies on April 15 and 16.

Hijacked Indian vessels traced in Seychelles

March 30, 2010 at 12:38 PM

Seychelles, Mar 30 (ANI): One out of the total eight boats that were kidnapped by Somali pirates was on Tuesday reportedly traced near the Seychelles port after the Kenyan Navy established communication with the crew.

Two Pilot killed in Begumpet naval aircraft crash

March 3, 2010 at 2:40 PM

Hyderabad, Mar 3 (ANI): Hyderabad Police on Wednesday confirmed the death of the pilot manning the crashed Kiran HJT-16 aircraft during an Air Show near Begumpet Airport.

Indian Navy showcases its might in the air

February 19, 2010 at 3:46 PM

Vasco-Da-Gama (Goa), Feb.19 (ANI): The strength of the Indian Navy was on full display during the induction ceremony of the MiG-29K carrier borne aircraft at the INS Hansa, the Indian Navy's premier Naval Station here on Friday.