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Everything you need to know about Sector-22 Faridabad: news, reviews, in-depth analysis, opinion and more

Everything you need to know about Sector-22 Faridabad: news, reviews, in-depth analysis, opinion and more

Yamaha launches scooter for young men

May 24, 2013 at 4:46 PM

Panaji, May 24 (IANS) In a bid to shore up its market share in the two-wheeler segment, Japanese auto major Yamaha's Indian subsidiary launched Friday a new variant of its automatic scooter Ray.

'Sector-specific action needed to cut carbon emissions'

May 22, 2013 at 6:14 PM

New Delhi, May 22 (IANS) India needs to take sector-specific action and develop a mechanism to track the achievements in each area to achieve the goal of reducing its greenhouse gas emissions, says a study conducted by WWF-India.

Govt. determined to put effective financial regulatory system in place: Chidambaram

May 22, 2013 at 3:34 PM

New Delhi, May 22 (ANI): Finance Minister P. Chidambaram on Wednesday said that making laws in the country is not an easy task, and added that this has become even more difficult due to the legitimization of obstructionism as a parliamentary tactic in the coalition era.

'Sector-specific action needed to cut carbon emissions'

May 22, 2013 at 10:30 AM

New Delhi, May 22 (IANS) India needs to take sector-specific action and develop a mechanism to track the achievements in each area to achieve the goal of reducing carbon emissions, says a study conducted by WWF-India. The Indian government aims to reduce carbon emissions by 20-25 percent from the 2005 levels by 2020.

Japanese jumps to death from Gurgaon high-rise

May 17, 2013 at 7:26 PM

Gurgaon, May 17 (IANS) A Japanese national working as a senior executive at Maruti Suzuki's ancillary company died after jumping from a multi-storey building here Friday in the posh Sushant Lok area, police said.

RBS to cut 1,400 jobs over next two years

May 17, 2013 at 8:14 AM

London, May 17 (IANS) The Royal Bank of Scotland (RBS) has that it will cut 1,400 jobs over the next two years as part of plans to restructure its retail head office operations in Britain, a media report said.

Prime Minister to meet heads of central public sector enterprises

May 13, 2013 at 11:50 AM

New Delhi, May 13 (ANI): The Prime Minister, Dr. Manmohan Singh will meet with heads of Central Public Sector Enterprises (CPSE), including chiefs of Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL), Steel Authority of India Limited (SAIL) and Gas Authority of India Limited (GAIL), here on Monday to take stock of their capacity expansion and investment plans in the wake of slow industrial growth.

Gurgaon city buses to get CCTV cameras

May 12, 2013 at 8:30 PM

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

Violence in Noida as security guard shoots two labourers

April 27, 2013 at 5:16 PM

Noida, April 27 (ANI): Angry labourers turned violent and set several vehicles on fire after a security guard at a builder's office opened fired and in the process injured two labourers in Noida on Saturday.

Labour unrest in Noida: One shot at by security guard

April 27, 2013 at 1:32 PM

Lucknow, April 27 (IANS) A security guard at a builder's office in Noida, abutting the national capital, Saturday opened fire at agitating labourers, who erupted in anger and pelted stones and set two vehicles on fire, police said. One labourer was injured in the firing.

Mukherjee to present scope meritorious awards on Public Sector Day

April 26, 2013 at 10:36 AM

New Delhi, Apr. 26 (ANI): President Pranab Mukherjee will present the scope meritorious awards at the Vigyan Bhawan here on Friday on the occasion of the 4th Public Sector Day celebrations.

Mukherjee to present scope meritorious awards on Public Sector Day tomorrow

April 25, 2013 at 8:36 PM

New Delhi, Apr. 25 (ANI): President Pranab Mukherjee will present the scope meritorious awards at the Vigyan Bhawan here on Friday on the occasion of the 4th Public Sector Day celebrations.

Two arrested in IPL betting racket

April 25, 2013 at 1:24 PM

Chandigarh, April 25 (IANS) Haryana Police have arrested two men on suspicion of running a betting racket on the Indian Premier League (IPL) matches from Sector 31 of Faridabad, police officials said Thursday.

Man held in Gurgaon for raping minor stepdaughters

April 24, 2013 at 11:00 AM

Gurgaon, April 24 (IANS) A man was arrested here Wednesday for allegedly raping his stepdaughters, aged 7 and 14, police said.

Three CISF men arrested for molesting colleague's wife

April 19, 2013 at 10:12 PM

New Delhi, April 19 (IANS) Three Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) officials were arrested for molesting their colleague's wife here in the city, police said Friday.

Dhoni never puts pressure on his bowlers: Mohit Sharma

April 19, 2013 at 6:44 PM

New Delhi, April 19 (IANS) Chennai Super Kings young fast bowler Mohit Sharma Friday said playing under Mahendra Singh Dhoni is the best period of his life.

Kargil widow's petrol pump sealed in Gurgaon

April 11, 2013 at 8:04 PM

Gurgaon, April 11 (IANS) The Haryana Urban Development Authority (HUDA) Thursday sealed four Gurgaon petrol vends, including one allotted to a Kargil martyr's family, for not paying rent dues, an official said.

Haryana IAS officer Khemka transferred again

April 4, 2013 at 7:24 PM

Chandigarh, April 4 (IANS) Senior IAS officer Ashok Khemka, who had ordered a scrutiny of land deals of UPA chief Sonia Gandhi's son-in-law Robert Vadra, was Thursday transferred by the Haryana government to an inconsequential post.

Haryana IAS officer Khemka transferred again

April 4, 2013 at 5:16 PM

Chandigarh, April 4 (IANS) Senior IAS officer Ashok Khemka, who had ordered a scrutiny of land deals of United Progressive Alliance chairperson Sonia Gandhi's son-in-law Robert Vadra last year, was Thursday shunted by the Haryana government to an inconsequential post.

PM promises more reforms, steps to spur growth, investment (Roundup)

April 3, 2013 at 6:36 PM

New Delhi, April 3 (IANS) Prime Minister Manmohan Singh Wednesday said his government would act decisively to boost India's economic growth and roll out more reforms such as liberalising the foreign direct investment (FDI) regime in the coming months.

Online shopping portal officials held for cheating

March 30, 2013 at 9:30 PM

New Delhi, March 30 (IANS) The director and chief operations officer of an online shopping portal have been arrested for cheating several customers by not providing them the goods they bought inspite getting money in advance, said police Saturday.

Noida to get Rs.3,300 crore development bonanza

March 30, 2013 at 5:30 PM

Lucknow, March 30 (IANS) After a year, Noida is back on the development radar of the Uttar Pradesh government which is set to unveil projects next month worth Rs.3,300 crore for the development of the corporate hub, a senior official said. These will include steps to alleviate its chronic power shortage.

Property dealer falls to death in Delhi

March 20, 2013 at 8:41 PM

New Delhi, March 20 (IANS) An elderly property dealer fell to his death under mysterious circumstances from the seventh floor of an apartment building here Wednesday evening, police said.

National Culture Fund to hold meeting on corporate social responsibility

March 15, 2013 at 11:18 AM

New Delhi, Mar 15 (ANI): In an effort to give a renewed thrust to ensure and safe guard our heritage for the future generations of our country, the National Culture Fund (NCF) is organizing a meeting here today to generate awareness about its role and the responsibility of the public and private sector in this regard.

Doctors remove 2.5 kg tumour from woman's body

February 20, 2013 at 8:40 PM

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

Undertrial, constable shot at in Delhi court

February 20, 2013 at 7:21 PM

New Delhi, Feb 20 (IANS) An undertrial and a Delhi Police constable were injured when two men opened fire at the former in a city court Wednesday. One of the attackers has been arrested, police said.

Undertrial shot at in Delhi court

February 20, 2013 at 2:49 PM

New Delhi, Feb 20 (IANS) An undertrial and a Delhi Police constable were injured when two people opened fire at the former in a city court Wednesday. One of the attackers has been arrested, police said.

Surajkund crafts fair ends

February 15, 2013 at 9:53 PM

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

Another ceasefire violation by Pak troops in K-G sector on LoC

February 15, 2013 at 11:05 AM

Jammu, Feb 15 (ANI): Another cease-fire violation was done by the Pakistan Army on Line of Control (LC) in the Krishna Ghati Sector of Poonch district, without any provocation on the night of February 14.

Iron rod thrust into teenager's mouth during rape bid

February 5, 2013 at 11:31 PM

New Delhi, Feb 5 (IANS) A teenaged Class 9 student fought off a rape bid in her own house here by an electricity contractor who thrust an iron rod into her throat to quell her cries for help, police said Tuesday. The accused has been arrested.

Court frames charges against Kalmadi, 9 others

February 4, 2013 at 11:58 AM

New Delhi, Feb 4 (IANS) A Delhi court Monday framed charges against former Commonwealth Games (CWG) Organising Committee chief Suresh Kalmadi and nine others for forgery, cheating and conspiracy in a corruption case related to the 2010 Delhi Games.

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

February 2, 2013 at 5:45 PM

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

Mukherjee to inaugurate 27th Surajkund Crafts Mela tomorrow

February 1, 2013 at 5:26 PM

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

Mob resorts to violence after stalker rapes, murders teen girl in Haryana

January 26, 2013 at 9:36 AM

Faridabad, Jan.26 (ANI): Venting its ire, an irate mob resorted to violence on Friday here after it heard of a stalker raping and later murdering a teenage girl.

CCEA revises norms for J-K scheme 'Udaan'

January 24, 2013 at 8:00 PM

New Delhi, Jan.24 (ANI): The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) on Thursday approved the modification in the Scheme 'Special Industry Initiative for Jammu and Kashmir' (Udaan) to make it more flexible and relevant.

CII outlines its pre-budget priorities for MSMEs

January 24, 2013 at 11:44 AM

New Delhi, Jan.24 (ANI): The Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) has submitted its Pre-Budget Memorandum for the MSMEs, with the Government and other stakeholders. Requesting for a comprehensive package for Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises to unshackle their growth potential, CII has outlined a 10-point agenda for the MSME sector.

Lured by Rs.1 crore lottery, student duped of Rs.2 lakh

January 11, 2013 at 8:49 PM

Gurgaon, Jan 11 (IANS) Lured by a lottery prize of Rs.2 crore, a second-year bachelor of science (B.Sc.) student at the government women's college here was duped of Rs.2 lakh, a senior police official said Friday.

Court to frame charges against Kalmadi, 10 others Feb 4

January 10, 2013 at 5:05 PM

New Delhi, Jan 10 (IANS) A Delhi court Thursday fixed Feb 4 for framing of charges against former Commonwealth Games (CWG) organising committee chief Suresh Kalmadi and 10 others for forgery, cheating and conspiracy in a corruption case related to the 2010 Delhi Games.

Mayawati takes on Akhilesh Govt., demands President's rule in UP

January 7, 2013 at 12:55 PM

Lucknow, Jan. 7 (ANI): Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) supremo Mayawati on Monday took potshots at the Akhilesh Yadav-led Samajwadi Party (SP) Government over the rising crime graph and incidents of rape, and demanded immediate imposition of President's rule in Uttar Pradesh.

Rape-murder in Noida, four policemen suspended

January 6, 2013 at 6:31 PM

Noida, Jan 6 (IANS) Four policemen were suspended and another shunted out here after a 22-year-old woman who went missing was founded gang-raped and murdered, police said Sunday.

Murder charges added in case of Delhi student's mysterious death

January 5, 2013 at 12:07 AM

New Delhi, Jan 4 (IANS) Four months after a 14-year-old teenager was found dead under mysterious circumstances here in an apartment, Delhi Police Friday added charges of murder in the case on the directions of a court.

Meat seller's son abducted, found in Gurgaon

December 31, 2012 at 9:25 PM

Gurgaon, Dec 31 (IANS) "Unknown people" have been booked for abducting for ransom a meat shop owner's two-year-old son who was later found abandoned here, police said Monday.

Man held for molesting woman

December 31, 2012 at 6:53 PM

Gurgaon, Dec 31 (IANS) A man here has been arrested and sent to jail for 14 days for allegedly molesting a married woman, police said Monday.

'Asians good at badminton because they're disciplined'

December 19, 2012 at 4:53 PM

Faridabad (Haryana), Dec 19 (IANS) How come badminton is dominated by Asians? Could it be that the players from China, Indonesia, Japan and South Korea are more skilful or genetically stronger? The cynical quip is that the sport is not lucrative; otherwise the Europeans and the Americans would have taken to it in a big way like they have adapted to basketball, baseball, football and tennis.

Petrol pump looted in Gurgaon

December 18, 2012 at 11:01 PM

Gurgaon, Dec 18 (IANS) A petrol pump owned by a relative of Haryana Chief Minister Bhupinder Singh Hooda here was Tuesday looted of Rs.60,000, police said.

Class 11 Delhi boy commits suicide

December 18, 2012 at 10:29 PM

New Delhi, Dec 18 (IANS) A 17-year-old Class 11 boy, whose father is a head constable, committed suicide by jumping off the fourth floor of his school building here Tuesday, police said.

Probe ordered into Faridabad building collapse

December 12, 2012 at 8:08 PM

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

Three killed in Faridabad building collapse

December 11, 2012 at 7:28 PM

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

Two dead in Faridabad building collapse incident

December 11, 2012 at 6:24 PM

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

Extension of Metro Line from Noida Sector 32 to 62

December 6, 2012 at 4:38 PM

Now Delhi Metro is all set to extend its journey from Sector 32 to 62. The detailed project report has been submitted to Noida Authority in June 2012 in these regards.

3 soldiers killed, many missing in Pakistan avalanche

November 30, 2012 at 10:55 PM

Islamabad, Nov 30 (IANS) At least three soldiers were killed Friday and many others, including both troops and civilians, went missing as an avalanche hit Pakistan-controlled Kashmir along the Line of Control (LoC) with India, reported Xinhua.

Man murdered for changing song at wedding function

November 24, 2012 at 8:45 PM

Gurgaon, Nov 24 (IANS) A young man was murdered in a tiff that began after a song being played on a music system was changed at a marriage function, police said here Saturday.

Haryana officials give clean chit to Vadra on land deals

October 26, 2012 at 6:06 PM

Chandigarh, Oct 26 (IANS) Four Haryana bureaucrats have given Robert Vadra, Congress president Sonia Gandhi's son-in-law, a clean chit in land purchases over the last few years and said the deals were transparent.

Clean chit to Vadra on land deals a cover-up: Kejriwal

October 26, 2012 at 1:50 PM

New Delhi, Oct 26 (ANI): Hours after inquiries conducted by the deputy commissioners of Gurgaon, Faridabad, Palwal and Mewat indicated that there was no wrongdoing in land deals involving Congress President Sonia Gandhi's son-in-law Robert Vadra, activist-turned-politician Arvind Kejriwal on Friday alleged that the "clean chit to Vadra" was a cover-up.

CCEA approves 10 pct disinvestment of paid up equity capital in NMDC

October 25, 2012 at 8:55 PM

New Delhi, Oct. 25 (ANI): The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs on Thursday approved the disinvestment of 10 per cent paid up equity capital (39,64,71,600 shares, each of Full Value of Rs.1/-) of NMDC out of the Government's shareholding of 90 percent through 'Offer for the Sale of Shares through Stock Exchange' (OFS) method, as per SEBI Rules and Regulations.

Indian F1 circuit challenging: Vettel

October 22, 2012 at 3:27 PM

New Delhi, Oct 22 (IANS) Current Formula 1 driver's champion Sebastian Vettel believes that the Buddh International Circuit (BIC) is one of the most challenging circuits in the world.

Guard foils robbery at finance company

October 6, 2012 at 8:38 PM

Gurgaon, Oct 6 (IANS) A robbery attempt at the office of a private finance company here Saturday was foiled by a guard. The five robbers escaped, leaving behind a pistol and their vehicle, police said.

CII says Cabinet push for reforms in insurance, pensions sectors significant for India, global comm

October 5, 2012 at 3:26 PM

New Delhi, Oct.5 (ANI): Confederation of Indian Industry Director-General Chandrajit Banerjee has described the Union Cabinet's approvals for the Insurance Bill, Pensions Bill, and the revision of the Companies Bill and the Competition Bill as being of great significance, as it marks the continuation of the reforms thrust that began on 13th September.

Mamata calls on parties to 'kick UPA out'

October 4, 2012 at 8:14 PM

Kolkata, Oct 4 (IANS) West Bengal Chief Minister and Trinamool Congress supremo Mamata Banerjee Thursday called for a no-confidence motion to oust the Congress-led UPA government.

Pub manager held for assaulting birthday revelers

October 1, 2012 at 7:58 PM

Gurgaon, Oct 1 (IANS) Police Monday arrested a manager of a pub here at Mehrauli-Gurgaon (MG) Road for attempt to murder and for assaulting a group of people celebrating a birthday. Over 18 bouncers were also booked, police said.

No headway in Delhi's Rs.5.25 crore heist

September 29, 2012 at 8:34 PM

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

Country needs leadership and vision: Gadkari

September 27, 2012 at 2:50 PM

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

Army guns down militant in Kupwara

September 25, 2012 at 6:43 PM

Kupwara (Jammu and Kashmir), Sept 25 (ANI): Rashtriya Rifles on Tuesday gunned down a militant during a search operation here, after terrorists shot dead a deputy village chief in the state.

Cabinet approves National Policy on Information Technology 2012

September 20, 2012 at 9:23 PM

New Delhi, Sept 20 (ANI): The Union Cabinet has recently approved the National Policy on Information Technology 2012.

Haryana Police baton charge Faridabad shopkeepers during anti-encroachment drive

September 17, 2012 at 7:50 PM

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

One held for killing woman in front of her son

September 12, 2012 at 8:58 PM

New Delhi, Sep 12 (IANS) A 30-year-old man was arrested Wednesday for killing a woman in front of her son here Tuesday morning. The killing was allegedly to take revenge from the victim, who had married the killer's sister's husband six years ago, police said.

Cabinet Committee to discuss, consider diesel, LPG price hike

September 11, 2012 at 1:30 PM

New Delhi, Sep.11 (ANI): Union Petroleum and Natural Gas Minister S. Jaipal Reddy on Tuesday said the Cabinet Committee on Political Affairs (CCPA) will meet this evening to discuss raising diesel, cooking gas and kerosene prices.

Government to set up 10 community colleges for skill development

September 6, 2012 at 5:19 PM

New Delhi, Sep 6 (IANS) The government will set up 10 community colleges in collaboration with Canadian educational institutes to educate illiterate adults and provide skill-based training for employment, Human Resource Development Minister Kapil Sibal said Thursday.

Sri Lankan Team Wins U-16 Rawal Cricket Cup 2012

September 3, 2012 at 6:24 PM

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

Rainy morning in Delhi

August 24, 2012 at 11:28 AM

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

Bill to set up 20 more IIITs approved

August 18, 2012 at 6:36 PM

To add some more edge to engineering education, government of India on Friday has approved a bill to set up 20 new IIITs and giving administrative autonomy to them.

Unfavourable levies hit Indian manufacturing: FICCI

August 12, 2012 at 7:29 PM

New Delhi, Aug 12 (IANS) Several industrial sectors like tyres, electronic hardware, electrical equipment and medical instruments are suffering due to an unfavourable duty structure which makes Indian manufacturing uncompetitive, a FICCI survey revealed.

Raids continue on Kanda's homes, offices

August 9, 2012 at 11:13 AM

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

Man robbed at Noida mall, two hurt in shootout

August 6, 2012 at 5:05 PM

Noida, Aug 6 (IANS) In a daylight robbery at the Great India Place mall in Sector 39 Monday, three men robbed a man of several lakhs of rupees and shot at a security guard and auto driver who tried to chase them.

60 percent power supply restored in north India despite grid failure: Shinde

July 30, 2012 at 11:55 AM

New Delhi, July 30 (ANI): Power Minister Sushil Kumar Shinde on Monday said that electricity supply in the northern states of the country that faced a major blackout late on Sunday night, has been restored by up to 60 per cent.

Antony visits Kupwara Sector forward post

July 29, 2012 at 3:54 PM

Kupwara (Jammu and Kashmir), July 29 (ANI): Defence Minister A.K. Antony on Sunday visited a forward post in the Kupwara sector.

Principal shot at in Noida

July 28, 2012 at 11:54 PM

Noida, July 28 (IANS) The principal of a chain of schools in Noida and Greater Noida was shot at and critically injured by unidentified assailants outside his house here Saturday, police said.

Thin crowds on second day of Team Anna fast

July 26, 2012 at 1:06 PM

New Delhi, July 26 (IANS) Day two of Team Anna's indefinite fast against corruption got off to a slow start Thursday with thin crowds and leaders of the movement missing in the morning hours.

India's energy consumption to double by 2031: Study

July 25, 2012 at 7:06 PM

New Delhi, July 25 (IANS) Energy consumption in India is likely to double to 1,124 kgs of oil equivalent (kgoe) by 2031-32 on the back of high economic expansion, a joint study by consultancy Deloitte and industry chamber Assocham showed Wednesday.

Sarah hit by stone during film promotion

July 24, 2012 at 2:11 PM

New Delhi, July 24 (IANS) Actress Sarah Jane Dias was "ashamed" after a crowd member pelted a stone at her face, during a promotional event of her forthcoming film "Kyaa Super Kool Hai Hum" in Faridabad.

Government to raise Rs.4,000 crore by selling stake in SAIL

July 20, 2012 at 7:06 PM

New Delhi, July 20 (IANS) The government has decided to sell through auction 10.82 percent stake in the Steel Authority of India Limited (SAIL), which is estimated to fetch over Rs.4,000 crore to the exchequer, at current market prices.

Government to sell 10.82 percent stake in SAIL

July 20, 2012 at 1:30 PM

New Delhi, July 20 (IANS) The government has decided to sell 10.82 percent stake in the Steel Authority of India Limited (SAIL) through auction, which is estimated to fetch over Rs.4,000 crore to the exchequer.

Delhi Police constable killed by minor girlfriend

July 8, 2012 at 10:16 PM

New Delhi, July 8 (IANS) A 23-year-old Delhi police constable was stabbed to death by his minor girlfriend here Sunday, police said.

Dubai health authority launches anti-smoking hotline

June 14, 2012 at 9:43 PM

Dubai, June 14 (IANS/WAM) The Dubai Health Authority announced Thursday it had launched a toll-free quit-smoking helpline.

Couple arrested for torturing domestic help

June 14, 2012 at 8:07 PM

Gurgaon, June 14 (IANS) A couple was arrested here Thursday for brutally torturing their under-age domestic help, police said.

Global airline profits for 2012 expected at $3 billion

June 11, 2012 at 11:19 PM

Beijing, June 11 (IANS) The International Air Transport Association (IATA) Monday forecast a dip in the global airline industry's profits at $3 billion in 2012 from last year's $7.9 billion.

Pranab Mukherjee to review annual performance of banks

June 11, 2012 at 7:59 PM

New Delhi, June 11 (ANI): Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee will review the annual performance of banks and financial institutions relating to agriculture credit, micro, small and medium enterprises credit, housing loans, education loans, gross and net non performing assets along with slew of measures initiated by the Department of Financial Services, Ministry of Finance in the areas of improving productivity and efficiency in the Public Sector Banks here on Tuesday.

Fire at Faridabad clinic, goods worth millions gutted

May 27, 2012 at 5:22 PM

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

Nearly 75 million youth to be unemployed in 2012: ILO Report

May 22, 2012 at 4:33 PM

Geneva, MAY 22 (Xinhua-ANI): There will be nearly 75 million unemployed youth in 2012, which accounts for 12.7 percent of the global youth labor force aged 15 to 24, an increase of nearly 4 million since 2007, said a report released Tuesday by the International Labor Organization (ILO).

75 mn youths to be unemployed in 2012: IlO

May 22, 2012 at 4:09 PM

Geneva, May 22 (IANS) Nearly 75 million youths across the world will stay unemployed in 2012, said a report released Tuesday by the International labour Organisation (IlO).

Faridabad boy tops IIT-JEE

May 18, 2012 at 10:58 PM

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

IIT-JEE 2012 results declared

May 18, 2012 at 10:50 AM

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

India improves ranking in trade logistics performance

May 16, 2012 at 10:10 AM

Washington, May 16 (IANS) Global trade logistics performance slowed down over the last two years amid the global recession but India - ranked 46th among 155 countries - and others that pursued aggressive reforms continued to improve, according to the World Bank.

India ranked 46th in trade logistics performance

May 16, 2012 at 8:42 AM

Washington, May 16 (IANS) Global trade logistics performance slowed down over the last two years amid the global recession, but India and others that pursued aggressive reforms continued to improve, according to the World Bank.

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

May 14, 2012 at 6:34 PM

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

CRPF woman constable kills herself

May 13, 2012 at 6:26 PM

New Delhi, May 13 (IANS) A 27-year-old Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) woman constable killed herself her service gun in the wee hours Sunday but it is too early to classify it a suicide, police said.

India has toughened stance on Siachen, says Kayani

May 4, 2012 at 11:18 AM

Gayari, May 4 (ANI): Pakistan Army Chief General Ashfaq Kayani has said that India has toughened its stance on the Siachen dispute.

Fire in Faridabad paint unit

May 1, 2012 at 9:30 PM

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

Over 50 rebels killed in Blue Nile state: Sudanese army

April 22, 2012 at 10:20 PM

Khartoum, April 22 (IANS) The Sudanese army Sunday claimed to have killed over 50 cadres and arrested 17 others from the rebel Sudan People's Liberation Movement-Northern Sector (SPLM-N) and seized control of three areas in the troubled Blue Nile state, the official SUNA news agency reported.

BSNL launces six internet data centres for cloud services

April 16, 2012 at 7:39 PM

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