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

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

Rescue operations on in Uttarakhand, Himachal

June 18, 2013 at 7:48 PM

New Delhi, June 18 (IANS) Rescue operations are on in Uttarakhand and Himachal Pradesh to evacuate stranded people as the weather improved Tuesday, a disaster management official said.

Heavy rains continue in North India, Uttarakhand worst hit; flood warning in UP, Delhi

June 18, 2013 at 11:48 AM

New Delhi, June 18 (ANI): Rains continued to lash most parts of North India on Tuesday, affecting normal life in the region.

58 dead, over 58,000 trapped as rains batter Uttarakhand, UP

June 18, 2013 at 10:28 AM

Lucknow/Dehradun, June 18 (IANS) Rains lashed Uttarakhand and Uttar Pradesh for the fourth consecutive day Tuesday, taking up the toll to 58 and leaving over 58,000 people wet and miserable after they got stranded.

Heavy rains wreak havoc in Uttarakhand, flood warning in UP, Delhi (Intro Roundup)

June 17, 2013 at 10:52 PM

New Delhi, June 17 (IANS) Heavy, continuous rains hit life in several north India states and wrought havoc in Uttarakhand where the death toll has reached 29 while thousands were stranded after landslides, officials said Monday. With more rains expected, the situation is likely to worsen in the hill state while flood warnings have been issued in Uttar Pradesh and Delhi.

15 killed, flood alert sounded in UP

June 17, 2013 at 9:08 PM

Lucknow, June 17 (IANS) Fifteen people were killed in heavy rains and floods in Uttar Pradesh Monday and a flood alert was sounded in several districts of the state, officials said.

IAF on relief and rescue mission in aid of flash flood affected areas

June 17, 2013 at 7:16 PM

New Delhi, June 17 (ANI): The Indian Air Force (IAF) helicopters are on standby since yesterday to respond to requests by the district administration for carrying out relief and rescue missions in flash flood affected areas after the heavy rainfall.

UP cop shot dead by criminals

June 5, 2013 at 3:54 PM

Lucknow, June 5 (IANS) A policeman was shot dead and a circle officer (CO) escaped a bullet by a whisker Wednesday at Saharanpur in Uttar Pradesh when criminals opened fire at them, police said.

Four charred to death in car accident

May 23, 2013 at 1:10 PM

Ambala (Haryana), May 23 (IANS) Four people, including a woman, were charred to death when their car caught fire following an accident near this Haryana town, police said Thursday.

Indian-origin family wedding triggers political row

May 6, 2013 at 5:21 PM

Durban, May 6 (IANS) A controversial wedding in an Indian-origin family in South Africa has allegedly created a rift between President Jacob Zuma and African National Congress (ANC) secretary-general Gwede Mantashe, a media report said.

UP accepts NHRC recommendation on children's deaths

April 30, 2013 at 7:24 PM

New Delhi, April 30 (IANS) On the recommendations of the NHRC, the Uttar Pradesh government has given Rs.3 lakh to the kin of each of the four children who were electrocuted while they were bathing in a canal three years ago.

Indian handicrafts to find larger market in China

April 25, 2013 at 6:28 PM

New Delhi, April 25 (IANS) India and China have signed an agreement for the promotion of Indian handicrafts in China, an official statement released to the press Thursday said.

Violence in Uttar Pradesh's Deoband, policemen attacked

April 24, 2013 at 12:04 AM

Lucknow, April 23 (IANS) Violence broke out in Deoband city in northwest Uttar Pradesh late Tuesday, following the death of a vendor who was allegedly beaten up by policemen. Angry mobs soon took to the streets and indulged in heavy stone pelting.

Passport seekers face problems at Ghaziabad

April 22, 2013 at 9:56 PM

Ghaziabad, April 22 (IANS) Passport seekers from western Uttar Pradesh Monday complained of poor service at an application processing centre managed here by Tata Consultancy Services (TCS).

Children kill their father in Saharanpur

April 8, 2013 at 3:33 PM

Saharanpur (Uttar Pradesh) Apr 8 (ANI): Two sons and a daughter in Saharanpur district of Uttar Pradesh allegedly murdered their own father, said police on Monday.

UP allows sale of premium liquor in shopping malls

March 1, 2013 at 2:11 PM

Lucknow, Mar 1 (IANS) Premium foreign liquor would now be available in Uttar Pradesh's shopping malls. For this, the state government has decided to levy a license fee of Rs.10 lakh.

Cops throw old couple off moving train, woman dead

February 27, 2013 at 5:15 PM

Lucknow, Feb 27 (IANS) In a shocking incident, an elderly woman was killed and her husband wounded when the couple was thrown out of a moving train by government railway police (GRP) personnel for boarding the wrong train, police said Wednesday.

NR announces to run a special train between Saharunpur to Beas

December 17, 2012 at 6:49 PM

In order to clear the extra rush of rail passengers, the Northern Railway has decided to run train no. 04917/04918 Saharanpur-Beas-Saharanpur express Special (01 trip each side) as per the following programme..................

NH-24 jammed as lawyers protest

December 14, 2012 at 12:44 PM

Ghaziabad, Dec 14 (IANS) Traffic was jammed on the busy National Highway 24 to the national capital as lawyers from 22 districts demonstrated to press their demand for a high court bench in western Uttar Pradesh.

BKU lifts seige at toll plazas in Uttar Pradesh

December 7, 2012 at 5:48 PM

Lucknow, Dec 7 (IANS) Traffic across toll plazas in Uttar Pradesh resumed Friday after the Bharatiya Kisan Union (BKU) withdrew its 37-day-old agitation by farmers in the wake of Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav promising to look into their demand of free toll plaza-access across the state.

Trendy Pakistani apparels gaining popularity among women in Kashmir

October 15, 2012 at 8:44 PM

Srinagar, Oct.15 (ANI): Trendy Pakistani apparels with different hand embroideries and styles on rich fabrics attract hordes of customers in Jammu and Kashmir amid Eid festivities.

Delhi woman raped by Gurgaon realtors

October 3, 2012 at 7:10 PM

Ghaziabad, Oct 3 (IANS) A 32-year-old woman from Delhi was gang raped here in a moving vehicle allegedly by a group of realtors whom she came to meet to look at newly built flats, police said Wednesday.

14 die as van catches fire in UP

July 11, 2012 at 9:44 AM

Lucknow, July 11 (IANS) At least fourteen people died in Uttar Pradesh's Prabudhnagar district when the van they were travelling in caught fire after a gas leak in the vehicle, police said.

Mango madness: Over 600 varieties at Delhi fest

July 8, 2012 at 8:48 PM

New Delhi, July 8 (IANS) It was a feast to remember for Delhi's mango-lovers who got a taste of their favourites from 600 varieties of the "maharaja" of fruits at the three-day Mango Festival that ended here Sunday.

Man killed in celebratory firing in UP

June 30, 2012 at 6:04 PM

Lucknow, June 30 (IANS) A videographer filming a wedding procession was killed in a celebratory firing late Friday in Uttar Pradesh's Saharanpur area, police here said.

Now another vop leaves Uttar Pradesh Police red-faced

May 21, 2012 at 1:23 PM

lucknow, May 21 (IANS) Uttar Pradesh Police Sunday ordered a probe into the alleged mishandling of a body by a police inspector here.

Akhilesh firefights as ministers, officials embarrass government (Uttar Pradesh Newsletter)

May 13, 2012 at 12:34 PM

Lucknow, May 13 (IANS) "Even if god forms a government in Uttar Pradesh, crime cannot be controlled," said minister Durga Prasad Yadav. Samajwadi Party leader Mohammad Azam Khan wants former governor T.V. Rajeshwar to be hanged in public. "Had my daughter eloped, I would have either shot her or committed suicide," so said Saharanpur Deputy Inspector General of Police Satish Kumar Mathur.

UP removes police officer for backing honour killing

May 11, 2012 at 2:22 PM

Lucknow, May 11 (IANS) The Uttar Pradesh government has removed Saharanpur Deputy Inspector General (DIG) of Police Satish Kumar Mathur for his "uncharitable remarks" to a man whose daughter had eloped.

UP CM Akhilesh Yadav orders transfer of Saharanpur DIG over honour killing comment (Update)

May 10, 2012 at 8:22 PM

Lucknow/New Delhi, May 10 (ANI): Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav on Thursday ordered the transfer of Saharanpur Deputy Inspector General of Police Satish Kumar Mathur for his honour killing comment.

Uttar Pradesh Police defends Saharanpur DIG over honour killing comment

May 10, 2012 at 8:22 PM

Lucknow, May 10 (ANI): A senior Uttar Pradesh police officer on Thursday defended the Deputy Inspector General of Police (DIG) of Saharanpur in connection with an honour killing comment that he had reportedly made

UP cop's comment reflects mentality of Akhilesh Govt., alleges BSP

May 10, 2012 at 3:42 PM

New Delhi/Lucknow, May 10 (ANI): The Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) on Thursday took Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav to task over the honour killing comment made by a senior police officer, saying the mentality of the cop is a reflection of the state government.

Saharanpur DIG's conduct unacceptable, says Akhilesh

May 10, 2012 at 2:38 PM

Lucknow, May 10 (IANS) Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav Thursday said he was "amazed" that a senior officer like a deputy inspector general (DIG) could ask a father, whose daughter had eloped, to either shoot her dead or commit suicide.

Action will be taken against top cop if he has made honour killing comment: Akhilesh

May 10, 2012 at 1:42 PM

Lucknow/New Delhi, May 10 (ANI): Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav on Thursday said action would be initiated against a senior police officer of the state if he has made the honour killing comment.

Mulayam clueless about UP cop's honour killing comment

May 9, 2012 at 7:10 PM

New Delhi, May 9 (ANI): Amid the ongoing row over the honour killing comment made by senior Uttar Pradesh police officer, Samajwadi Party (SP) supremo Mulayam Singh Yadav on Wednesday said he had no information about it, and added that his party would responsd only after knowing the full context.

Kill eloped daughter, suggests senior UP cop

May 9, 2012 at 3:58 PM

Lucknow, May 9 (IANS) A senior Uttar Pradesh police officer was caught on camera telling an aged man in Saharanpur that he should either kill his daughter, who had eloped, or commit suicide.

UP cop's honour killing comment draws sharp criticism

May 9, 2012 at 3:02 PM

New Delhi/ Lucknow, May 9 (ANI): Minister of State for Home Jitender Singh on Wednesday condemned the honour killing comment's made by a senior Uttar Pradesh cop, saying sensitivity should be maintained while listening to the complaint of everybody.

Zohra Sehgal celebrates her century with 'official biography'

April 28, 2012 at 12:50 PM

New Delhi, April 28 (IANS) 'Abhi na jaana chhod kar... ki cake abhi kata nahin... ki pet abhi bhara nahin (Don't leave the party, the cake hasn't been cut yet, tummy isn't filled yet), recited the blue-eyed 'baby' of entertainment Zohra Segal on her 100th birthday, punning on her favourite sonnet 'Abhi To Main Jawan Hoon' by poet Hafeez Jullundhri as she cut a large chocolate cake.

Zohra Sehgal: A hundred magical years (Part-2)-Amended

April 26, 2012 at 10:12 PM

New Delhi, April 26 (ANI): "If there is one tragedy in my life today, it is that I can't read and write (due to a problem with her vision). I used to do crossword puzzles night and day. I used read books, one after the other, especially detective novels with a lot of sex in them (winks), my daughter-in-law Seema (grand daughter of Munshi Premchand) used to bring them for me...but now I can't read. I accept it. Its ok...after all I have lived a hundred years."

Zohra Sehgal: A hundred magical years (Part -2)

April 26, 2012 at 10:09 PM

New Delhi, April 26 (ANI): "If there is one tragedy in my life today, it is that I can't read and write (due to a problem with her vision). I used to do crossword puzzles night and day. I used read books, one after the other, especially detective novels with a lot of sex in them (winks), my daughter-in-law Seema (grand daughter of Munshi Premchand) used to bring them for me...but now I can't read. I accept it. Its ok...after all I have lived a hundred years."

Zohra Sehgal: A hundred magical years (Part -2)

April 26, 2012 at 10:03 PM

New Delhi, April 26 (ANI): "If there is one tragedy in my life today, it is that I can't read and write (due to a problem with her vision). I used to do crossword puzzles night and day. I used read books, one after the other, especially detective novels with a lot of sex in them (winks), my daughter-in-law Seema (grand daughter of Munshi Premchand) used to bring them for me...but now I can't read. I accept it. Its ok...after all I have lived a hundred years."

Zohra Sehgal: A hundred magical years (Part -2)

April 26, 2012 at 3:37 PM

New Delhi, April 26 (ANI): "If there is one tragedy in my life today, it is that I can't read and write (due to a problem with her vision). I used to do crossword puzzles night and day. I used read books, one after the other, especially detective novels with a lot of sex in them (winks), my daughter-in-law Seema (grand daughter of Munshi Premchand) used to bring them for me...but now I can't read. I accept it. Its ok...after all I have lived a hundred years."

US forges connect with India through green crafts

April 21, 2012 at 6:37 PM

New Delhi, April 21 (IANS) The US is forging new cultural connections with the eco-friendly Indian arts and crafts sector by providing them a platform for promotion.

Akhilesh transfers 112 cops

March 27, 2012 at 2:00 PM

Lucknow, March 27 (IANS) In what amounts to a virtual change of guard in Uttar Pradesh's top police establishment, Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav Tuesday reshuffled 112 officers, including four directors general of police (DGPs) and 65 of the state's 75 superintendents of police (SPs).

UP Assembly Election 2012: Sixth phase of Polling continues amid tight security

February 28, 2012 at 12:01 PM

The Sixth phase of polling for Uttar Pradesh Assembly Election 2012 for 68 seats begins today amid tight security. According to Election Commission (EC), 'The polling began at 7 am today and would continued till 5 pm.'......

Digvijay Singh surprised over Akhilesh Yadav's comment on Muslim quota

February 27, 2012 at 8:56 PM

Lucknow, Feb 27 (ANI): Expressing astonishment over Akhilesh Yadav's comment of extending support if the Central Government gives 18 percent quota to Muslims, ongress leader Digvijay Singh on Monday said the Samajwadi Party (SP) leaders know it very clear that reservation cannot exceed 50 percent as there was a Supreme Court capping on it.

Sonia Gandhi accuses BSP for misusing central funds

February 27, 2012 at 8:55 PM

Saharanpur/ Hapur, Feb 27 (ANI): Congress President Sonia Gandhi has accused the Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) for improper use of funds sent by the Central Government for the development of Uttar Pradesh.

Digvijay Singh surprised over Akhilesh Yadav's comment on Muslim quota

February 27, 2012 at 3:19 PM

Lucknow, Feb 27 (ANI): Expressing astonishment over Akhilesh Yadav's comment of extending support if the Central Government gives 18 percent quota to Muslims, ongress leader Digvijay Singh on Monday said the Samajwadi Party (SP) leaders know it very clear that reservation cannot exceed 50 percent as there was a Supreme Court capping on it.

Sonia Gandhi accuses BSP for misusing central funds

February 27, 2012 at 12:39 PM

Saharanpur/ Hapur, Feb 27 (ANI): Congress President Sonia Gandhi has accused the Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) for improper use of funds sent by the Central Government for the development of Uttar Pradesh.

Campaigning for sixth phase of UP polls ends today

February 26, 2012 at 1:11 PM

Lucknow, Feb 26 (ANI): The ongoing campaign for the sixth phase of the high-voltage Uttar Pradesh assembly polls ends on Sunday.

Mulayam accuses Mayawati Govt. of ignoring 'common man' in UP

February 26, 2012 at 12:39 PM

Saharanpur, Feb 26 (ANI): With electioneering picking up for the sixth phase of the Uttar Pradesh assembly polls, Samajwadi Party (SP) chief Mulayam Singh Yadav has lashed out at the Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) Government in the state for not doing anything for the welfare of the common man in the last five years.

UP traders demand easing of election code of conduct

January 15, 2012 at 8:13 PM

Agra/Saharanpur, Jan 15 (ANI): Uttar Pradesh traders shut down their shops on Saturday to agitate against the undue strictures implemented by the police after an Election Commission directive asked the authorities to take strong action against those having unaccounted money.

UP traders demand easing of election code of conduct

January 15, 2012 at 2:04 PM

Agra/Saharanpur, Jan 15 (ANI): Uttar Pradesh traders shut down their shops on Saturday to agitate against the undue strictures implemented by the police after an Election Commission directive asked the authorities to take strong action against those having unaccounted money.

Uma Bharti critical of Rahul Gandhi for blaming BJP over Lokpal logjam

December 31, 2011 at 12:05 PM

Jhansi (Uttar Pradesh), Dec 31 (ANI): Senior Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Uma Bharti has criticized Congress General Secretary Rahul Gandhi for blaming BJP for the non-passage of the Lokpal Bill in Parliament.

Rahul slams BJP for obstructing Lokpal Bill

December 30, 2011 at 10:13 PM

Saharanpur, Dec 30 (ANI): During his election tour of Uttar Pradesh, Congress General Secretary, Rahul Gandhi blamed the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) for' intentionally blocking ' the passage of a strong and efficient ombudsman bill in the Parliament.

Eight coaches of passenger train derails in Uttarakhand

October 23, 2010 at 12:35 PM

Laksar (Uttarakhand), Oct.23 (ANI): Eight coaches of a passenger train were derailed near Uttarakhand's Laksar town. No casualties were reported.

Uttarakhand woman close to selling her baby to meet husband's hospital expenses

July 30, 2010 at 5:40 PM

Dehradun, July 30 (ANI): A woman in Uttarakhand is all set to sell her 6-month-old baby to meet the hospital expenses of her husband.oonam's husband Pavan is being treated in 'Shree Mahant Indresh hospital' in Dehradun, Uttarakhand.

Taj Mahotsav showcases Indian culture in Agra

February 19, 2010 at 12:08 PM

Agra, Feb 19 (ANI): The 10-day annual festival, Taj Mahotsav, dedicated to promotion of art and crafts and celebration of local heritage and culture, commenced at the Shilpgram, near Agra on Thursday.

Chidambaram says majority community must protect minorities

November 3, 2009 at 4:23 PM

Saharanpur (UP), Nov 3 (ANI): Union Home Minister P Chidambaram on Tuesday said a nation can ignore its minorities only at its peril, and pointed out that it is the duty of the majority to protect the minority, be it religious, racial or linguistic.

Chidambaram says can't view Islam as an alien faith

November 3, 2009 at 2:03 PM

Saharanpur (UP), Nov 3 (ANI): Home Minister P Chidambaram on Tuesday said that india cannot view Islam as an alien faith.

Seven injured in Ghaziabad train mishap

July 4, 2009 at 10:37 AM

Ghaziabad (UP), July 4 (ANI): At least seven persons, including a driver and a guard, were injured when a Delhi-bound passenger train hit a goods train loaded with petrol near the Ghaziabad railway station on Saturday.

DTC ordered to give staffers out of turn promotion for bravery

May 10, 2009 at 2:37 PM

New Delhi, May 10 (IANS) Delhi High Court has directed the Delhi Transport Corporation (DTC) to give out of turn promotion to two of its staff members who foiled an armed robbery bid in a state-run bus.

Vote for party not candidate, Mayawati tells Saharanpur Muslims

May 5, 2009 at 4:45 PM

Saharanpur (Uttar Pradesh), May 5 (IANS) Muslims should vote for a party and not a candidate to ensure that their votes are not divided, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Mayawati said here Tuesday while alleging that the Samajwadi Party (SP) and the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) were working against her BSP.

Sanjay Dutt slams Mayawati for not utilising state's funds

April 3, 2009 at 1:09 PM

Saharanpur/Mumbai, Apr 3 (ANI): Newly appointed general secretary of Samajwadi Party (SP) Sanjay Dutt slammed Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Mayawati for not utilising the funds available with the State for the welfare of the people.

BSP worker held for raping woman

March 20, 2009 at 3:03 PM

Lucknow, March 20 (IANS) Three men, including a Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) worker, were arrested for abducting and raping a 24-year-old woman in Uttar Pradesh's Saharanpur district, police said Friday.

Singer Kailash Kher enthrals 'Taj Mahotsav 2009'

February 20, 2009 at 8:42 PM

Agra, Feb 20 (ANI): The 10-day annual festival, "Taj Mahotsav", dedicated to promotion of art and crafts and celebration of local heritage and culture, commenced at the Shilpgram, near Agra on Thursday.

Uttar Pradesh Police arrests four Bangladeshis for human trafficking

January 24, 2009 at 4:20 PM

Lucknow, Jan 24, (ANI): Uttar Pradesh Police has arrested four Bangladeshis, including a woman, for their alleged involvement in human trafficking.

Four Bangladeshis held for human trafficking

January 24, 2009 at 11:52 AM

Lucknow, Jan 24 (IANS) Four Bangladeshis, including a woman, have been arrested in Uttar Pradesh for their alleged involvement in a human trafficking racket, police said Saturday.

Suspected ISI agent sent to 14-day judicial custody

January 11, 2009 at 9:09 PM

Lucknow, Jan 11 (IANS) A court in Uttar Pradesh Sunday sent Ameer Ahmad, a suspected agent of Pakistan's Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI), to 14-day judicial custody, the police said.

Suspected Pakistani spy arrested in Uttar Pradesh

January 10, 2009 at 8:55 PM

Lucknow, Jan 10 (IANS) A suspected agent of Pakistan's Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) has been arrested in Uttar Pradesh's Meerut district with documents related to the Indian Army, police said Saturday.

Suspected Pakistani spy arrested in Uttar Pradesh

January 10, 2009 at 7:14 PM

Lucknow, Jan 10 (IANS) A suspected agent of Pakistan's Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) has been arrested in Uttar Pradesh's Meerut district with sensitive documents related to the army, police said Saturday.

Four children dead in Uttar Pradesh accident

December 24, 2008 at 8:16 PM

Lucknow, Dec 24 (IANS) Four school children died and four others were injured when the school van they were travelling in was hit by a roadways bus in Uttar Pradesh Wednesday morning, the police said.

Biopic on soldier-turned-dacoit being shot at army bases

December 11, 2008 at 8:37 AM

Mumbai, Dec 11 (IANS) The biopic on Pan Singh Tomar, the soldier-turned-athlete who later became a dacoit, is being shot at army bases and at the Chambal ravines in Madhya Pradesh, says director Tigmanshu Dhulia.

Gang dealing in fake medicines busted in Uttar Pradesh

December 8, 2008 at 3:11 PM

Lucknow, Dec 8 (IANS) An inter-state gang dealing in fake medicines was busted with the arrest of three people and recovery of spurious drugs worth Rs.four million in Uttar Pradesh, the police said Monday.

Delhi Police get court notice over call centre employee's murder

November 24, 2008 at 8:17 PM

New Delhi, Nov 24 (IANS) The Delhi High Court Monday issued a notice to the police seeking explanation for not thoroughly probing the murder of Shalini Saxena, a call centre employee who was found dead here two months ago.

Four Bangladeshi infiltrators arrested in Uttar Pradesh

October 25, 2008 at 2:19 PM

Lucknow, Oct 25 (IANS) Four alleged Bangladeshi infiltrators were arrested in Uttar Pradesh's Saharanpur district, police said Saturday.

Communal tension in Uttar Pradesh village

October 7, 2008 at 5:33 PM

Lucknow, Oct 7 (IANS) Tension prevailed in Uttar Pradesh's Saharanpur district Tuesday after two communities clashed following a dispute over the religious shape of a house, officials said Tuesday. Ten people have been arrested.

Eight arrested after clash in Uttar Pradesh

October 6, 2008 at 12:00 AM

Lucknow, Sep 30 (IANS) Eight people have been arrested following a sectarian clash in Uttar Pradesh's Muzaffarnagar district, police said Tuesday.

Eight arrested after clash in Uttar Pradesh

January 1, 2008 at 12:00 AM

Lucknow, Sep 30 (IANS) Eight people have been arrested following a sectarian clash in Uttar Pradesh's Muzaffarnagar district, police said Tuesday.

Police seize eight leopard skins from poachers in UP

January 1, 2008 at 12:00 AM

Saharanpur (Uttar Pradesh), July 28 (ANI): Uttar Pradesh police seized eight skins of leopards from poachers from Saharanpur on Monday.

Hordes of visitors throng mango festival in Delhi

January 1, 2008 at 12:00 AM

New Delhi, July 5 (ANI): Mouth-watering varieties of mangoes from across the India are on display at the 20th Mango Festival.

Deoband denounces terrorism in all forms

February 26, 2008 at 12:00 AM

"Terrorism is un-Islamic and there is no place for terror and violence in Islam. No terrorist activity will be tolerated at any cost," a historical

UPA Sure of Hameed Ansariâ??s Victory

August 10, 2007 at 12:00 AM

Hameed Ansari is likely to win the vice â??president election. The UPA-Left candidate supported by BSP leader Mayawati is a distinguished personality, served as an ambassador to UAE, Afghanistan, Iran and Saudi Arabia. He was the Indian High

VP poll, a straight fight between UPA, NDA and UNPA

July 17, 2007 at 12:00 AM

The newly formed third front - UNPA, yesterday announced the name of Rasheed Masood as its candidate for the Vice Presidential election. On Monday while making this announcement Samajwadi party leader Amar Singh also made it clear that