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

Security forces foil intrusion bid in Samba Sector

May 7, 2013 at 12:49 PM

Jammu, May 7 (ANI): Security forces foiled an intrusion bid in the Ramgarh sector of Samba district in Jammu region on Tuesday morning at around 5 a.m.

BSF foils infiltration bid near Jammu

May 7, 2013 at 10:40 AM

Jammu, May 7 (IANS) Border Security Force (BSF) troopers foiled an infiltration bid from Pakistan at Samba sector of the border near here early Monday, an official said.

Shanvi keen to play rural characters (With Image)

April 11, 2013 at 12:20 PM

Chennai, April 11 (IANS) She is from Varanasi, but Shanvi Srivastav is quite popular in southern films and now yearns to play rural characters that are contrary to her real personality.

Live performance at IPL was adrenaline-pumping: Sushant

April 9, 2013 at 4:45 PM

Chennai, April 9 (IANS) Telugu actor Sushant, who grooved to the title track of his upcoming Telugu romance "Adda" at a recent Indian Premier League (IPL) match, says it was an adrenaline-pumping experience.

Indian expatriates drive Dubai's realty sector growth

April 3, 2013 at 2:36 PM

New Delhi, April 3 (IANS) Indian expatriates are among the top investors in Dubai's property market, which is expected to grow 10-12 percent this year, company officials and analysts say.

Nyoma clash: Army probe recommends action against 168

March 25, 2013 at 9:38 PM

New Delhi, March 25 (IANS) An Army Court of Inquiry (CoI) has recommended disciplinary action against 168 personnel, including the commanding officer of artillery unit, for the violent clash between officers and jawans near Nyoma in Ladakh in May last year, official sources said here.

Working birthday for Sushanth

March 18, 2013 at 12:25 PM

Chennai, March 18 (IANS) Southern actor Sushanth is not throwing a lavish bash for his

Some scripts choose actors: Sushant

March 14, 2013 at 2:38 PM

Chennai, March 14 (IANS) Busy wrapping up his upcoming third Telugu film "Adda", actor Sushant believes that the scripts choose him and then things fell into place. He describes it as an "unpredictable" movie.

Samba fever hits Rio's streets as 'more than 1.5m' revelers kick off '13 carnival

February 10, 2013 at 11:15 AM

London, Feb. 10 (ANI): As Rio de Janeiro's carnival stared, its oldest street parade drew an estimated 1.5 million people.

Goa to dance to samba beat this carnival

February 5, 2013 at 5:23 PM

Panaji, Feb 5 (IANS) A quaint garden named after a 16th century Portuguese Jewish physician and naturalist Garcia de Orta will host one of the Goa carnival's biggest samba parties this year.

Samba flees Anzhi for England, without even a goodbye

January 31, 2013 at 1:42 PM

Estepona (Spain), Jan 31 (IANS/RIA Novosti) Footballer Christopher Samba fled Anzhi Makhachkala's winter training camp in Spain for England without informing club staff, coach Guus Hiddink said.

Nothing wrong in playing drunkard characters, says Ramesh

January 24, 2013 at 8:48 PM

Chennai, Jan 24 (IANS) He is usually seen essaying roles of drunkards in most of his Telugu films, but Ramilla 'Thagubothu' Ramesh says he doesn't mind playing such characters because they have given him a recognition in showbiz.

PDP protests against state government in Jammu and Kashmir

January 21, 2013 at 8:24 PM

Samba, Jan. 21 (ANI): The leaders and supporters the people's Democratic Party (PDP) staged a protest here in Jammu and Kashmir, against the alleged 'oppressive policies' of the ruling National Conference Government in the state.

US drone kills Pakistani militant Mullah Nazir

January 3, 2013 at 12:15 PM

Islamabad, Jan 3 (IANS) Top Pakistani militant leader Mullah Nazir and five others have been killed in a US drone strike in Pakistan, BBC reported Thursday citing security officials.

Jammu & Kashmir developing border areas to promote tourism

December 21, 2012 at 8:21 PM

Jammu, Dec 21 (IANS) The Jammu and Kashmir tourism department is developing at least two areas close to the international border with Pakistan to promote tourism in the state, a minister said Friday.

Cheryl Cole and beau step out for dinner after watching Kimberley Walsh in action

December 17, 2012 at 4:06 PM

London, December 17 (ANI): Cheryl Cole and Tre Holloway, who spent the evening watching Kimberley Walsh strut her stuff on 'Strictly Come Dancing', evidently decided a bit of couple time was in order as they stepped out on a romantic dinner date on Saturday night after filming for the BBC One show wrapped.

Brazilian World Cup winners showcase Samba magic in 3-1 win

December 8, 2012 at 9:48 PM

Kolkata, Dec 8 (IANS) Most of them have slowed down with age and lack their old fitness, but the Samba magic was all the more visible as they wove patterns with delicate dribbling and played a beautiful passing game. A host of former Brazilian world cup winners showcased their skills as they turned out in an exhibition match at the Salt Lake stadium here Saturday.

"Prem Adda" lacks native elements ( Kannada Movie Review)

December 8, 2012 at 6:04 PM

Film: "Prem Adda"; Director: Mahesh Babu; Producer: Mekha Murali Krishna; Cast: Prem, Kriti Kharbanda, Murali Krishna, S.Govind, Nagaraja Murthy Shivamanju and Radha Ramachandra; Music: Hari Krishna; Camera: Arun Prasad; Rating **1/2

5 killed in suicide blast in NW Pakistan

December 5, 2012 at 3:08 PM

Islamabad, Dec. 5 (Xinhua-ANI): At least five people were killed in a suicide blast that took place near an army camp in Pakistan's northwest tribal area of South Waziristan on Wednesday morning, local media Dunya reported.

Blast injures several people in S Waziristan

December 5, 2012 at 11:32 AM

Islamabad, Dec. 5 (ANI): An explosion has occurred in Wana area of Pakistan's South Waziristan Agency, leaving several people injured.

Three Taliban militants held in Lahore

December 2, 2012 at 11:23 AM

Islamabad, Dec 2 (IANS) A major terror attack was averted in Pakistan's Lahore metropolis when three Taliban militants were arrested and a massive quantity of explosives seized from them, a media report said.

Europa Leauge: Samba heads Anzhi into knockout stages

November 23, 2012 at 3:46 PM

Moscow, Nov 23 (IANS/RIA Novosti) Christopher Samba headed Anzhi Makhachkala into the Europa League football knockout stages as his team grabbed a 2?0 home win over Udinese.

J&K's Panthers Party gets new chief after 30 years

October 29, 2012 at 4:12 PM

Jammu, Oct 29 (IANS) Panthers Party, which was launched in Jammu and Kashmir as a regional party in 1982, got a new chairman Monday after having been led by Bhim Singh since its formation.

Three killed in Pakistani ceasefire violation in Kashmir

October 16, 2012 at 5:16 PM

Srinagar, Oct 16 (IANS) Three villagers, including a pregnant woman, were killed Tuesday in yet another unprovoked ceasefire violation by Pakistan troops in the Uri sector of the Line of Control (LoC) in north Kashmir's Baramulla district, a defence officer said.

Pakistani forces kill two in Kashmir

October 16, 2012 at 2:20 PM

Srinagar, Oct 16 (IANS) Pakistani troops Tuesday opened fire along the Line of Control (LoC) in Jammu and Kashmir, killing two civilians, the Indian military said.

Two civilians killed in Pakistani ceasefire violation in Kashmir

October 16, 2012 at 1:24 PM

Srinagar, Oct 16 (IANS) Two civilians were killed Tuesday in yet another unprovoked ceasefire violation by Pakistan troops in Uri sector of the Line of Control (LOC) in north Kashmir's Baramulla district, a defence officer said.

Home Minister Shinde arrives in Jammu to review security

October 12, 2012 at 11:48 AM

Jammu, Oct 12 (ANI): Union Home Minister Sushil Kumar Shinde on Friday arrived here on two-day visit to Jammu and Kashmir to review prevailing security scenario in the state.

Two civilians hurt in firing from Pakistan

October 1, 2012 at 7:42 PM

Jammu, Oct 1 (IANS) Two civilians were injured Monday evening in unprovoked firing by Pakistani border guards in Samba sector of the border in Jammu and Kashmir, police said.

Shut down cripples life in Jammu

September 20, 2012 at 11:39 AM

Jammu, Sep 20 (IANS) The 12-hour bandh called by the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) and the left parties Thursday crippled life in Jammu with business establishments and other commercial activities being hit.

Concerned over clashes within, Indian Army 'back to basics'

September 19, 2012 at 7:57 PM

New Delhi, Sep 19 (IANS) After recent soldier-officer stand-offs in two key units deployed in Jammu and Kashmir, a concerned Indian Army chief General Bikram Singh Wednesday said the 1.13-million force has been asked to focus on "getting back to the basics".

80 spots along Pakistan border vulnerable to tunnelling

September 17, 2012 at 3:18 PM

New Delhi, Sep 17 (IANS) Taken by surprise over a tunnel used by terrorists to burrow into Jammu and Kashmir, India's security agencies have conducted a detailed survey of the border with Pakistan, particularly in the Jammu region, and identified at least 80 spots vulnerable to tunnelling from the other side.

Dozen fall ill in Lucknow after gas leak

September 15, 2012 at 11:24 PM

Lucknow, Sep 15 (IANS) At least a dozen people were admitted to a hospital here Saturday after complaining of breathlessness and uneasiness after exposure to gas leak from a factory, police said.

No zero entrance through Bangladesh border: BSF chief

August 29, 2012 at 6:59 PM

Jalandhar, Aug 29 (IANS) Even as the controversy over infiltration into India via the Bangladesh border rages on, the director general (DG) of the Border Security Force (BSF) Wednesday said he was not confident that there was "zero entrance" of Bangladeshis into India.

Congress MPs from Andhra oppose division

August 27, 2012 at 11:22 PM

Hyderabad, Aug 27 (IANS) Congress MPs from Andhra and Rayalaseema regions of Andhra Pradesh Monday urged the UPA government to keep the state united.

Can't rule out more border tunnels: Home secretary

August 24, 2012 at 8:08 PM

Jammu, Aug 24 (IANS) Home Secretary R.K. Singh said Friday that it is possible Pakistan may have dug more tunnels to push militants and weapons into India.

Fan identified in Anzhi 'urine-throwing' incident

August 22, 2012 at 4:00 PM

Moscow, Aug 22 (IANS/RIA Novosti) A football fan who splashed liquid, reportedly urine, on Moroccan winger Mbark Boussoufa has been identified and his details given to prosecutors, the Russian Premier League's security director Alexander Meitin said.

Giaa Manek out of 'Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa 5'

August 18, 2012 at 9:40 PM

New Delhi, Aug 18 (IANS) Actress Giaa Manek's stint in dance reality show "Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa" came to an end Saturday night.

Relatives suspect foul play in army jawan's suicide

August 10, 2012 at 2:25 PM

Thiruvananthapuram, Aug 10 (IANS) Indian Army jawan V. Arun, who committed suicide in Kashmir early this week, was cremated at his hometown in Killimannor near here Friday morning.

Army unit standoff raised in parliament, PM bars debate

August 9, 2012 at 7:29 PM

New Delhi, Aug 9 (IANS) The soldiers-officers standoff in an army armoured unit in Jammu and Kashmir was raised in the Rajya Sabha Thursday, but Prime Minister Manmohan Singh intervened to stop the house from debating the incident as the army has ordered a probe.

Army standoff in Kashmir blown out of proportion: PM

August 9, 2012 at 1:45 PM

New Delhi, Aug 9 (IANS) The standoff between officers and soldiers of an armoured unit of the army in Jammu and Kashmir was being "blown out of proportion", Prime Minister Manmohan Singh said Thursday, asking Rajya Sabha members not to discuss it.

Rain continues in Jammu, many trapped

August 5, 2012 at 12:25 PM

Jammu, Aug 5 (IANS) Hundreds of people were trapped in various places in Jammu as heavy rains continued Sunday, triggering landslides and posing a threat to many villages with rivers flowing close to the danger mark. About 50 people were rescued, officials said Sunday.

Tunnel incident against India-Pakistan CBMs

August 2, 2012 at 8:43 PM

Jammu, Aug 2 (IANS) Pakistan was undermining confidence building measures by indulging in activities like digging a 400-metre cross-border tunnel in Samba sector for pushing terrorists to the Indian side, Director General of Border Security Force (BSF) U.K. Bansal said Thursday.

Are there more tunnels on India-Pakistan border?

July 29, 2012 at 4:34 PM

Jammu, July 29 (IANS) After the discovery of a tunnel running from Pakistan to India, security personnel fear that more such tunnels may have been dug to push terrorists and weapons into Kashmir.

English club QPR sign Junior Hoilett

July 27, 2012 at 11:46 PM

London, July 27 (IANS/RIA Novosti) Canadian forward Junior Hoilett has signed a four-year contract with English Premier League club Queens Park Rangers, the London side said Friday.

16 Amarnath devotees killed as truck falls into gorge

July 27, 2012 at 11:30 AM

Jammu, July 27 (IANS) At least 16 people on their way back from the Amarnath pilgrimage were killed and 20 injured, three of them critically, when the truck in which they were travelling rolled into a gorge in Jammu and Kashmir's Samba district in the early hours of Friday.

16 Amarnath pilgrims killed in J-K road accident

July 27, 2012 at 10:34 AM

Samba, July 27 (ANI): At least 16 Amarnath pilgrims were killed, while 16 others got injured in a road accident in Jammu and Kashmir's Samba District.

16 Amarnath pilgrims killed as truck falls into gorge

July 27, 2012 at 10:18 AM

Jammu, July 27 (IANS) At least 16 people on their way back from the Amarnath pilgrimage were killed and 20 injured when the truck in which they were travelling rolled into a gorge in Jammu and Kashmir's Samba district early Friday. With this, the death toll during this year's Amarnath Yatra has risen to more than 115.

16 pilgrims killed in Jammu

July 27, 2012 at 8:26 AM

Jammu, July 27 (IANS) At least 16 people were killed and 20 others injured when a truck carrying them rolled down into a gorge in Samba district here past midnight, police said Friday.

By the Right, Quick March

July 11, 2012 at 8:16 PM

New Delhi, July 11 (ANI): Photographs can be eloquent in their message and no captions are needed.

Pratyusha Banerjee too skinny to look vulgar!

June 13, 2012 at 1:43 PM

Mumbai, June 13 (IANS) In her small screen "biwi no.1" avatar as Anandi, actress Pratyusha Banerjee is seen in traditional ghaghra-choli. But for dance reality show "Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa 5", she will wear skimpy skirts and believes her slim frame won't make her to look vulgar.

At least 15 suspected militants killed in US drone attack in South Waziristan

March 14, 2012 at 9:32 PM

Islamabad, Mar 14 (ANI): At least 15 suspected militants were killed when two unmanned US drones hit them in the South Waziristan Agency, officials have said.

At least 15 suspected militants killed in US drone attack in South Waziristan

March 14, 2012 at 12:28 PM

Islamabad, Mar 14 (ANI): At least 15 suspected militants were killed when two unmanned US drones hit them in the South Waziristan Agency, officials have said.

Man dresses up as Wayne Rooney at Rio Carnival

February 22, 2012 at 9:48 PM

London, Feb 22 (ANI): A reveller donned a giant inflatable costume depicting Wayne Rooney, for Brazil's carnival parade season.

Man dresses up as Wayne Rooney at Rio Carnival

February 22, 2012 at 5:24 PM

London, Feb 22 (ANI): A reveller donned a giant inflatable costume depicting Wayne Rooney, for Brazil's carnival parade season.

Chris Samba wants to 'divorce' Blackburn Rovers

January 27, 2012 at 9:18 PM

London, Jan 27 (ANI): Chris Samba, who captains Blackburn Rovers, desperately wants to leave the Premier League club and seeks a 'divorce'.

Samba blames Venky's for breaking promises

January 27, 2012 at 9:17 PM

London, Jan 27(ANI): Blackburn Rovers captain Christopher Samba has launched a scathing attack on the club's Indian owners, Venky's for failing to meet the promises made.

Samba blames Venky's for breaking promises

January 27, 2012 at 5:48 PM

London, Jan 27(ANI): Blackburn Rovers captain Christopher Samba has launched a scathing attack on the club's Indian owners, Venky's for failing to meet the promises made.

Chris Samba wants to 'divorce' Blackburn Rovers

January 27, 2012 at 5:15 PM

London, Jan 27 (ANI): Chris Samba, who captains Blackburn Rovers, desperately wants to leave the Premier League club and seeks a 'divorce'.

Samba misses training after expressing wish to leave

January 14, 2012 at 8:37 PM

London, Jan 14(ANI): Blackburn Rovers captain Christopher Samba has cast further doubts over his future at Ewood Park after he skipped a training session yesterday citing sickness as the reason.

Samba misses training after expressing wish to leave

January 14, 2012 at 3:01 PM

London, Jan 14(ANI): Blackburn Rovers captain Christopher Samba has cast further doubts over his future at Ewood Park after he skipped a training session yesterday citing sickness as the reason.

'Pak failed to foil Mehran base attack despite knowing Al Qaeda plans since 2009'

January 9, 2012 at 1:47 PM

Islamabad, Jan 9(ANI): The Pakistan government failed to avert the attack on the Mehran naval base in Karachi despite being aware of Al Qaeda's plans to target the Islamabad's National Defence University (NDU) and naval installations since 2009.

Can Pakistan's peace overtures be taken at face value?

December 9, 2011 at 11:53 AM

New Delhi, Dec.9 (ANI): The world, as we know it, seems to be going topsy-turvy of late. Pakistan, a sworn enemy of India since its inception as a Nation, seems to be warming up with India after six plus decades. At the same time, its relationship with its most abiding ally, the United States (US), is on the brink of a breakdown.

Robbie Savage peels off trousers on dance show to reveal football shorts

November 27, 2011 at 2:23 PM

London, Nov 27 (ANI): Robbie Savage, who recently came under fire for his cheeky moves on 'Strictly Come Dancing', dropped his trousers on the BBC show during a performance to reveal a pair of football shorts.

Nine, including 5 Pak Taliban commanders, killed in two US drone attacks in Waziristan

October 28, 2011 at 11:19 AM

Wana/Peshawar, Oct 28(ANI): Nine people, including five senior commanders of Pakistani Taliban leader Maulvi Nazeer, were killed and seven others injured in two separate drone attacks in South Waziristan and North Waziristan tribal regions.

Over 2,300 people killed in 300 US drone strikes in Pakistan: Report

October 16, 2011 at 9:38 AM

Islamabad, Oct 16(ANI): The United States' 'covert' drone war in Pakistan has reached a grim milestone with the 300th attack on alleged militants in South Waziristan Agency on Friday night, according to a research by a London-based not-for-profit organisation.

Helicopters to be deployed in Naxal affected areas, discloses Chidambaram

September 30, 2011 at 6:57 PM

New Delhi, Sep 30 (ANI): Union Home Minister P. Chidambaram said here today that six MI-17 helicopters would be hired on wet lease for anti naxal operations.

Interlocutors to submit report on Jammu and Kashmir before Oct.12

September 16, 2011 at 2:01 PM

Jammu, Sep.16 (ANI): The Central Government's appointed interlocutors on Jammu and Kashmir will submit their report before October 12.

Two glaciers in Nepal set to disappear due to rising temperatures: Research

August 3, 2011 at 6:39 PM

Kathmandu, August 3 (ANI): Two glaciers in Nepal, the Yala Glacier of Langtang Himal in central Nepal and the AX010 Glacier of Shorong Himal in the Khumbu region will inevitably disappear due to rising temperatures, a research conducted by Japan's Nagoya University has revealed.

Afghan soldiers fire mortar shells into South Waziristan Agency

July 4, 2011 at 1:52 PM

Peshawar/Multan, July 4 (ANI): Afghan soldiers fired ten mortar shells 800 metres into Pakistan's South Waziristan Agency.

Spurs ready to bid for Bolton's Gary Cahill

June 21, 2011 at 3:49 PM

London, June 21 (ANI): The management at Tottenham Hotspurs has said that it is ready to join the race for Bolton's 17-million-pound England centre-back Gary Cahill.ccording to The Sun, Tottenham boss Harry Redknapp is a long-time admirer of the former Aston Villa ace and enquired about him back in January.

Chelsea told to pay ?41m for Neymar

June 9, 2011 at 5:41 PM

London, June 9 (ANI): Chelsea has been told they will have to pay 41million pounds to sign Samba wonder kid Neymar.

Taliban kill two 'US spies' in North Waziristan

May 16, 2011 at 1:24 PM

Miranshah, May 16(ANI): Taliban militants have killed two men in North Waziristan after accusing them of spying for the United States, Pakistan police have said.

Afghan forces attack Pak check post in South Waziristan

April 27, 2011 at 4:57 PM

Peshawar, April 27(ANI): The Afghan National Army launched an unprovoked attack on a Pakistan Army check post at Angoor Adda in South Waziristan on Wednesday.

Balotelli gives 1K pounds to a Manchester tramp

April 20, 2011 at 11:41 AM

London, Apr. 20 (ANI): Soccer star Mario Balotelli was at his generous best when he gave a thousand pounds to a tramp outside a casino after winning 25,000 pounds.

Pak caught between a 'rock and hard place' in 'tug of war' with US: Editorial

April 15, 2011 at 4:47 PM

Islamabad, April 15(ANI): Pakistan and the United States are locked in an uneasy embrace, where they do not trust each other but need each other's help, resulting in a tug of war between the two allies in the ongoing war on terror, an editorial in a Pakistani newspaper has said.

Pakistan urging 'friends' to pressurise US to end drone attacks: Gilani

April 14, 2011 at 12:08 PM

Islamabad, April 14(ANI): Pakistan is urging friendly countries to exert diplomatic pressure on the Unites States to stop its deadly drone attacks in tribal areas.

Pakistan lodges strong protest with US over Angoor Adda drone attack

April 14, 2011 at 10:01 AM

Islamabad, April 14(ANI): Pakistan has lodged a protest with the United States over the Angoor Adda drone attack on Wednesday, and described the continued drone strikes as a 'core irritant' in counter-terrorism cooperation.

Panchayat polls began in Kashmir

April 13, 2011 at 12:51 PM

Srinagar, Apr 13 (ANI): Polling is underway for the first phase of the multi-phased panchayat elections in Jammu and Kashmir on Wednesday.

'Anti-Americanism' poses bigger challenge for Pak Army than Taliban

March 17, 2011 at 3:59 PM

Nizh Narai (Pakistan), Mar 17(ANI): Fighting 'anti-Americanism' that prevails among Ahmedzai Wazir tribes in South Waziristan is more challenging for the Pakistan Army than taking on the Taliban in the region bordering Afghanistan.

India sends message of love to Pakistan on St. Valentine's Day

February 14, 2011 at 12:52 PM

Jammu, Feb 14 (ANI): In the backdrop of increasing infiltration bids and cease-fire violations by Pakistan on international border and Line of Control (LoC), Indians yet again conveyed a message of peace and brotherhood to Pakistan via, balloons and placards on St.Valentine's Day.

BSF says infiltration in Kashmir on decline

February 10, 2011 at 4:04 PM

Sambha (J-K), Feb 10 (ANI): The Border Security Force ( BSF ) has said that infiltration bids from across the border have decreased.

Security enhanced along Pakistan border ahead of Republic Day

January 24, 2011 at 2:08 PM

Baspur (J-K), Jan 24 (ANI): Security forces have beefed up security in Jammu and Kashmir along Pakistan border ahead of the Republic Day.

Samba farmers switch to vegetable farming

December 31, 2010 at 7:32 PM

Samba (Jammu and Kashmir), Dec.31 (ANI): Farmers of Jammu and Kashmir's Samba village switched over to vegetable farming as it is more remunerative than traditional wheat and rice crops.

'Hot' model sues app-maker, Apple for posting 'steamy' pics on Internet

October 25, 2010 at 4:55 PM

New York, Oct 25 (ANI): An aspiring model in the US has sued an app-maker and Apple for making her an international sex sensation on the Internet.

Three militants killed in US drone strike in North Waziristan

September 12, 2010 at 10:28 AM

Peshawar, Sept 12 (ANI): Three militants were killed in a US missile strike in the northwestern tribal belt of North Waziristan in Pakistan, near the Afghan border.

US drone strikes kill 16 suspected militants in South Waziristan

July 24, 2010 at 11:11 AM

Wanna (Pakistan), July 24(ANI): At least 16 people were reportedly killed in US drone strikes in Angora Adda locality in South Waziristan on Saturday.

Fabiano warns dainty Holland not to try and outplay Brazil

July 2, 2010 at 3:01 PM

London, July 2 (ANI): Striker Luis Fabiano has warned the dainty Dutch that they will get their fingers burnt if they try to outplay his brilliant Brazil.

Shrinking lakes of Jammu pose threat to environment

June 15, 2010 at 7:48 PM

Mansar, Samba, June 15 (ANI): Mansar and Saruinsar lakes in Jammu have the potential to become a major tourist destination and can draw over a thousand tourists every day.

Legend Socrates bemoans the death of 'Samba' in trophy-chasing Brazilian style

June 5, 2010 at 4:13 PM

London, June 5(ANI): Former Brazil captain Socrates has said that he will be cheering for Spain in South Africa, as the current national side managed by Dunga has sacrificed their traditional flair in favour of chasing trophies.

Madonna 'rents English manor in the Hamptons for summer'

February 9, 2010 at 12:08 AM

New York, Feb 07 (ANI): Madonna has rented a house on Lily Pond Lane in East Hampton to beat the heat this summer, sources say.

Girl, 7, becomes Samba Queen at Rio de Janeiro Carnival

February 8, 2010 at 11:33 PM

Melbourne, Feb 7 (ANI): Seven-year-old Julia Lira has become Rio de Janeiro's Carnival queen, a spectacle that has caused an international uproar.

Landmine blast in Jammu-Kashmir injures five BSF personnel

December 26, 2009 at 4:49 PM

Samba, Dec.26 (ANI): Five troopers of Border Security Force (BSF) were injured in a landmine blast in the Mangu Chak sector of Samba in Jammu and Kashmir state.

BSF foils infiltration bid at International border in Sambha

December 22, 2009 at 8:23 PM

Samba, Dec.22 (ANI): Alert Border Security Force (BSF) personnel successfully foiled an infiltration bid by militants at the International Border (IB) in Samba district of Jammu and Kashmir on Monday.

Infiltration bid foiled, Pakistan opens fire at the Jammu and Kashmir border

December 22, 2009 at 7:09 PM

Samba (Jammu and Kashmir), Dec 22 (ANI): The Border Security Force (BSF) hindered major infiltration bids by militants to enter Indian territory on Tuesday as Pakistani troops fired at two forward posts in the Samba sector.

Increase in objectionable activities along Pakistan border: BSF chief

December 13, 2009 at 1:00 PM

Srinagar, Dec 13 (ANI): Despite a truce in force between India and Pakistan along the international border, Pakistan has built as many as 19 new fortified concrete bunkers and 39 observation towers along the border till November this year.

Congo Basin was arid and treeless about 150 to 200 million years ago

November 11, 2009 at 1:16 PM

Washington, November 11 (ANI): A new geochemical analysis of rare ancient soils has led scientists to suggest that about different 150 million to 200 million years ago, the Congo Basin was arid, with a small amount of seasonal rainfall, and few bushes or trees populated the landscape.

Major reshuffle of officials in J and K

August 30, 2009 at 4:21 PM

Srinagar, Aug 30 (ANI): In a major administrative reshuffle, Jammu and Kashmir Government has transferred 26 senior officers, including 12 IAS officers.

Infiltration bid foiled by BSF near Jammu

August 16, 2009 at 6:44 PM

Samba (Jammu and Kashmir), Aug.16 (ANI): Security personnel foiled an infiltration attempt by suspected militants in the early hours on Sunday in Jammu and Kashmir's Samba district on the Indo-Pak border. The incident triggered a heavy firing from Pakistani side on the Indo-Pak border.

Lashkar militant killed in Pulwama encounter

August 16, 2009 at 2:33 PM

Pulwama, Aug 16 (ANI): One Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) militant was killed in an encounter with security forces in Jammu and Kashmir's Pulwama district on Sunday.