Everything you need to know about Sirsa Town: news, reviews, in-depth analysis, opinion and more
Everything you need to know about Sirsa Town: news, reviews, in-depth analysis, opinion and more
Cape Town, June 9 (IANS) Two South African companies have been blacklisted by the US for being allegedly involved in operations worth billions of dollars on behalf of Iran, a media report said Sunday.
New Delhi, May 27 (IANS) Israel will offer technology and know-how to India to diversify its fruit and vegetable crops and raise their yield, senior Israeli officials have said.
Chandigarh, May 21 (IANS) Israeli cultivation technology and know-how of fruit plants will be shared with Indian farmers and horticulturists at the centre of excellence for fruits which was inaugurated Tuesday in Haryana's Sirsa district.
London, May 21 (ANI): A blonde socialite has been questioned by detectives over her relationship with Paralympic star Oscar Pistorius, who has been accused of murder.
Chandigarh, May 15 (IANS) Having set up a Centre of Excellence for Vegetables in 2011, India and Israel have now joined hands for setting up a Centre of Excellence for Fruits in Haryana, an official said here Wednesday.
Washington, May 14 (ANI): Jay- Z's mother, Gloria Carter, has revealed that the first-time dad finds it difficult to hide his joy when he spends time with his daughter- Blue Ivy.
New York, May 13 (ANI): Sunbathing beauties have angered parents after baring teeny bikinis in Stuyvesant Town's children playgrounds.
Beijing, April 28 (IANS) China will establish a new industrial base in northeast Liaoning province that will mostly develop robots and other intelligent equipment, officials said.
Kolkata, April 25 (IANS) South Africa has emerged as the new popular destination for Indian leisure travellers on a budget, followed by Egypt and Morocco, according to a survey by an international travel site.
Cape Town, April 24 (IANS) Eight scholchildren were killed and 25 injured when their bus overturned in South Africa's KwaZulu-Natal province, authorities said Wednesday.
Cape Town, Apr 20 (ANI): After US police shot dead a suspect in the Boston Marathon bombing, who once lived in Russia, Moscow has issued a statement, saying it condemns all 'terrorists' regardless of their nationality.
Cape Town, Apr 18 (ANI): Iran has increased installations of high-tech machines that could be used in a nuclear weapons programme to over 600 in the last three months, it has been claimed.
Cape Town, Apr 17 (ANI): Former South African president FW de Klerk has rejected accusations that former British prime minister Margaret Thatcher was a racist.
Los Angeles, April 15 (IANS) Actor-director Jon Hamm loves period drama TV series "Downton Abbey".
New Delhi, April 14 (ANI): Bollywood beauties walked the ramp on day 2 of the India International Jewelry Week 2013, which saw some of the most glamorous and exclusive designs by the best jewelry houses of India.
Chandigarh, April 6 (IANS) The controversial lease of over five acres of prime land near Delhi suburb Gurgaon for a super-specialty eye hospital to be set up by the Rajiv Gandhi Charitable Trust (RGCT) continues to haunt Haryana's Bhupinder Singh Hooda government.
London, Apr 3 (ANI): Controversial new Sunderland coach Paolo Di Canio has vowed to 'slap faces' and 'kick bottoms' in a bid to save the club from relegation.
Sydney, Mar 27 (ANI): Pakistan captain Misbahul Haq, who was booed by a handful of cricket fans as his the team arrived in Lahore, has said his team's humiliating 3-0 Test series whitewash against South Africa is an alarming situation for them.
Cape Town, Mar 10 (ANI): South Africa batsman AB de Villiers has said that he is now equally comfortable in his role of wicketkeeper.
Cape Town, March 6 (IANS) The African National Congress (ANC) has refuted a statement by the father of murder-accused paralympian Oscar Pistorius that "the ANC government is not willing to protect white South Africans".
Cape Town, Feb 28 (ANI): The best friends of Oscar Pistorius' slain girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp have claimed they are shocked by the events surrounding the death of their closest pal, adding that the couple appeared to be very happy with each other.
Cape Town, Feb 28 (ANI): The family of Oscar Pistorius' slain girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp has rejected speculations that the model was pregnant when she was shot and killed by the Paralympic star.
Cape Town, Feb 26 (ANI): The toilet door through which Oscar Pistorius' girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp was shot, has been touted as a critical piece of evidence by a Durban forensic pathologist hired by the Paralympic star's defence.
Chandigarh, Feb 23 (IANS) Swine flu (H1N1) continues to spread in Haryana with the toll due to the disease this year rising to 37, health officials said here Saturday.
Centurion, Feb 20 (IANS) South Africa cricket coach Gary Kirsten has requested the curator for a less turning track when they take on Pakistan in the third and final Test here at the SuperSport Park here Friday.
Dubai, Feb 18 (IANS) South Africa has been guaranteed the number-one position on the ICC Test Championship table at the April 1 cut-off date after victory in the Cape Town Test against Pakistan.
Cape Town, Feb. 17 (ANI): Former South African wicketkeeper Mark Boucher, after sudden departure from all forms of cricket, has replaced his love of cricket with his passion to save the rhinos.
London, Feb. 12 (ANI): A pair of British adventurers has broken two world records after driving 10,300 miles from Cape Town to London, in a lightning fast 10-and-a-half days.
London, Feb 10 (IANS) A website for adulterous affairs has been clicked on a whopping 52,375 times from computers used by British MPs and their staff, a media report said Sunday.
Islamabad, Feb. 8 (ANI): Pakistan's opening batsman Imran Farhat has left for South Africa to join the country's squad playing a test series against the hosts.
Islamabad, Feb 7 (IANS) At least one policeman was killed and seven people were injured Thursday night in a bomb blast in Pakistan's port city of Karachi, media reports said.
Karachi, Feb. 7 (ANI): South African commentator Mike Haysman has said that Pakistan has no chance of winning a Test on their tour of the country.
Karachi, Feb. 6 (ANI): Pakistan have 10 days to figure out a way to counter South Africa's new-ball bowling attack ahead of the second Test at Newlands.
Cape Town (South Africa), Feb.5 (ANI): Proteas strength and conditioning coach Rob Walter has said that the players will put in some "cricket time" during the 10-day break between the first and second Test matches against Pakistan.
London, Feb 4 (IANS) Two British adventurers are attempting to smash the world record for a gruelling 10,000-mile (16,000-km) drive from Cape Town to London in just 10 days.
Chandigarh, Jan 30 (IANS) With his party Wednesday moving to get a clear majority in the Delhi Sikh Gurdwara Management Committee (DSGMC) election, Shiromani Akali Dal (Badal) president Sukhbir Singh Badal thanked the Sikh community in the capital.
Cape Town, Jan. 28 (ANI): South African leg-spinner Imran Tahir has been added to the Proteas' Test squad as cover for Robin Peterson for the first Test against Pakistan which starts at the Wanderers on Friday.
Cape Town, Jan 27 (IANS) Cote d'Ivoire dimmed Tunisia's hopes of advancing in the 2013 African Cup of Nations (Afcon) after a thumping 3-0 victory.
New Delhi, Jan. 27 (ANI): Polling for the Delhi Sikh Gurudwara Management Committee (DSGMC) elections began amidst tight security in New Delhi on Sunday, as tension prevailed among the Sikh community anticipating violence during the poll.
Cape Town, Jan 14 (IANS) A diarrhoea outbreak in South Africa's Cape Town city has led to the death of at least two children and the hospitalisation of 2,800 others, Xinhua reported.
Beijing, Jan 12 (IANS) Nearly 30,000 people of about 8,000 households in China's Shanghai city are relying on bottled water and delivery by fire engines after a tanker dumped chemical waste into an upper stream of the Huangpu river.
Washington, Jan 9 (ANI): Courtney Cox has revealed that she has used Botox and other anti-aging treatments in a bid to turn back the hands of time, as she admits she is scared of getting old.
Cape Town, Jan. 8 (ANI): 'Abandoned' Proteas leg spinner Imran Tahir has said there is 'no chance' of 'throwing in the towel' and giving up his international ambitions.
Dubai, Jan.7 (ANI): South Africa paceman Vernon Philander has edged closer to number-one ranked Dale Steyn in the Reliance ICC player rankings for test bowlers after his match-winning spell against New Zealand in the Cape Town Test.
Los Angeles, Jan 5 (IANS) Actress Courteney Cox says she wants to focus on showing less of her face, and more of her bosom in the latest season of US TV sitcom "Cougar Town".
Wellington, Jan 3(ANI): New Zealand captain Brendon McCullum has said every single player in the Kiwi dressing room is hurting after the whole team was dismissed for a measly 45 in the first innings within the opening day session of the Newlands Test against South Africa.
Cape Town, Jan 2(ANI): Vernon Philander bowled one of the best new ball spells in recent times, snaring five wickets for just seven runs, to help South Africa bulldoze New Zealand for just 45 runs in the first innings of the Cape Town Test on day one.
Chandigarh, Jan 1 (IANS) A Haryana minister is in the dock along with two Congress leaders for his objectionable comments against flight attendant Geetika Sharma, who committed suicide August this year in New Delhi and blamed former state minister Gopal Kanda and another woman for driving her to it.
Cape Town, Jan.1 (ANI): New Zealand all-rounder James Franklin says he and his teammates have to take a positive frame of mind into their test series against South Africa.
Wellington, Dec 31(ANI): South Africa batsman AB de Villiers has claimed the team wants to dominate world cricket for next four to five year, ahead of what should be a comparatively straight forward assignment against New Zealand in the upcoming series.
Wellington, Dec 28(ANI): South Africa batsman Faf du Plessis believes it would take some special efforts from New Zealand to beat them in their upcoming Test series, adding that the Proteas are carrying momentum with them after their comfortable 2-1 win in the Twenty20 series.
Cape Town, Dec 11 (IANS) Hackers have attacked several websites of the South African government in the past few days, a media report said Tuesday.
Cape Town, Dec 4 (IANS) Singer Lady Gaga, known for her eccentric style of dressing, wore a conservative white dress during her visit to a primary school in Johannesburg.
Sirsa (Haryana), Dec 2 (IANS) Senior BJP leader Sushma Swaraj Sunday said the corruption unleashed by the Congress party and its government had transcended air, land and hades.
Cape Town, Dec 2 (IANS) Singer Lady Gaga says she got a chance to get a close glimpse of lions when she recently went on a safari trip in Johannesburg.
Los Angeles, Dec 1 (IANS) The popularity of Korean pop singer Psy's "Gangnam Style" has inspired a restaurant here to name itself upon the hit number. The singer has no plans to sue the owner.
Sirsa (Haryana), Nov 26 (IANS) Curfew was relaxed in Haryana's Sirsa town Monday by the district administration to enable residents buy essential commodities.
Sirsa (Haryana), Nov 25 (IANS) Paramilitary forces were deployed in Sirsa Sunday to help Haryana Police maintain law and order in this Haryana town after violent clashes between followers of Dera Sacha Sauda sect and the Sikh community.
Sirsa (Haryana), Nov.25 (ANI): Paramilitary forces and reserve police battalions staged flag marches in Sirsa, Haryana, on Sunday, a day after ethnic riots left 12 people injured.
Sirsa (Haryana), Nov.25 (ANI): Indefinite curfew was imposed in the town of Sirsa in Haryana state on Sunday after a clash occurred between the followers of Dera Sacha Sauda and members of Sikh community.
Sirsa (Haryana), Nov 25 (IANS) Authorities Sunday decided to continue for the second consecutive day the curfew imposed in this Haryana town after violent clashes between followers of the controversial Dera Sacha Sauda sect and the Sikh community.
Sirsa (Haryana), Nov 24 (IANS) The district administration imposed curfew in Haryana's Sirsa town Saturday following violent clashes between followers of the controversial Dera Sacha Sauda sect and the Sikh community.
Islamabad, Nov 21 (IANS) At least two people died in a bomb attack Wednesday in Pakistan's port city of Karachi.
London, Nov. 21 (ANI): A pensioner from Leicester, UK, hitchhiked for nearly two months to travel 10,000 miles to Table Mountain in Cape Town, South Africa, to say his last goodbye to his beloved wife Diana.
London, Nov 21 (IANS) Singer Rihanna surprised her fans by groping her bust as she performed here during her 777 tour.
New Delhi, Nov 20 (IANS) A youthful Indian hockey team will have its first big Test post the London disaster when they play in the Champions Trophy next month. Coach Michael Nobbs wants his wards to see Olympic Champions Germany as their model and hopes they respond well to the changes in the style of play.
New Delhi, Nov 11 (IANS) India has opened talks with Russia to upgrade its fleet of air superiority Sukhoi Su-30s with a new radar and avionics to make the fighters more lethal than what they already are. The upgrades are likely to begin in 2015.
London, Nov. 9 (ANI): A Russian politician is making a bid to buy the Austrian house where Adolf Hitler was born, to destroy it - thwarting the town mayor's plans to revamp it into luxury apartments.
Cape Town, Nov 9 (ANI): Cricket South Africa (CSA) has started collecting memorabilia for its new museum and has opened the door for public donations.
Sydney, Oct 31(ANI): Former South Africa fast bowler Allan Donald has backed pace sensation Vernon Philander to wreck Australian hopes of reclaiming the number one ranking in Test cricket, saying the fast pitches Down Under would suit Philander's bowling style.
Sydney, Oct 29 (ANI): In form South Africa fast bowler Vernon Philander has said he is looking forward to bowl against Australia on a juicy green top at the Gabba, Brisbane, which is set to offer good pace and bounce to the quicks.
Johannesburg, Oct. 16 (ANI): Blind adventurer Hein Wagner will take on next year's Antarctica Marathon with seasoned athlete Mike Bailey, according to a report.
Cape Town, Oct 16 (IANS) Australian side Sydney Sixers notched their second consecutive win in the Champions League Twenty20 with a dominating eight-wicket win over Yorkshire of England here Tuesday.
Cape Town, Oct 16 (ANI): Proteas all-rounder Jacques Kallis's first appearance of the season before his home fans at Newlands looks as though it will be delayed by at least a week.
Sydney, Oct 9 (ANI): Sydney Sixers skipper, Brad Haddin, has stopped just short of declaring Shane Watson the finest Twenty20 cricketer in the world, as the all-rounder prepares to join his team for the T20 Champions League.
Chandigarh, Oct 8 (IANS) Sixteen people were arrested in Haryana for indulging in betting on the T20 world cup final match played in Colombo Sunday, police said Monday.
New York, October 3 (ANI): Marine scientists have captured footage of an octopus restraining a tenacious shark so it could make off with all the food for itself.
Dubai, October 1 (ANI): A blue plaque has been unveiled at the Oxfordshire home of the late musician Robin Gibb to celebrate his life and work.
Melbourne, September 28 (ANI): 'MasterChef' judges Gary Mehigan and George Calombaris, who have done a lot to reverse the soured image of Australia in India, are Down Town's latest tourism ambassadors to India, it has been revealed.
Chandigarh, Sep 12 (IANS) A chemist in Haryana's Sirsa town is on the run after drug control authorities in the state found that he had allegedly sold over two crore (20 million) tablets of Alprazolam, a schedule H drug that cannot be sold without prescription, within less than six months.
Cape Town, Sept 6 (ANI): Over 3,000 striking South African mine workers have threatened to kill colleagues who continue to work at a platinum mine in the North West region of the country.
Cape Town, Sep 5 (IANS) South Africa has lost 675 billion rand (about $80 billion) due to corruption since the end of apartheid in 1994, it was revealed Wednesday.
Johannesburg, September 4 (ANI): A South African scientist working at NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL) has compared the Curiosity Mars rover landing to a champion golfer scoring a 10 000km hole-in-one.
Cape Town, Sept 4 (ANI): Hundreds of people in South Africa celebrated as government authorities withdrew murder charges against the 270 miners arrested by the police for suspected involvement in violent activities during the labour unrest last month.
Islamabad, Sep 3 (IANS) Three people were killed Monday when a massive bomb exploded in Pakistan's Peshawar city, a media report said.
New Delhi, Aug 28 (ANI): A Delhi Court on Tuesday sent former Haryana Minister Gopal Kanda to judicial custody for 14 days in connection with the suicide case of former airhostess Geetika Sharma.
Johannesburg, Aug 23 (ANI): Nearly 70 percent of sex workers in South Africa have been abused by police, a study has revealed.
New Delhi/Sirsa (Haryana), Aug.16 (ANI): Lawmaker and Haryana Janhit Congress party leader (HJC), Kuldeep Bishnoi has urged Congress party president Sonia Gandhi to issue an ultimatum to Haryana Chief Minister Bhupinder Singh Hooda to summon former interior minister Gopal Goyal Kanda, the chief accused in the Geetika Sharma suicide case.
Chandigarh, Aug 16 (IANS) On the defensive over the actions of Gopal Goyal Kanda, Haryana Chief Minister Bhupinder Singh Hooda Thursday said his government was not protecting the former minister, accused of abetting the suicide of Geetika Sharma.
Washington, August 16 (ANI): Expectant mothers who drink a large glass of wine a day stunt their children's growth up to the age of nine, a new study on the effects of heavy prenatal alcohol exposure (PAE) on growth and body composition throughout childhood has found.
Washington, August 16 (ANI): Expectant mothers who drink a large glass of wine a day stunt their children's growth up to the age of nine, a new study on the effects of heavy prenatal alcohol exposure (PAE) on growth and body composition throughout childhood has found.
Cape Town, Aug. 13 (ANI): Apparently, the designers and technicians of Apple iPhone 4 have ignored the needs of left-handers.
New Delhi, Aug 12 (IANS) Delhi Police are whaling through voluminous 400 SMSes sent to former flight attendant Geetika Sharma, who committed suicide here Aug 5, by her former employer and ex-Haryana minister Gopal Goyal Kanda, sources said.
Sirsa (Haryana), Aug.11 (ANI): The Indian National Lok Dal (INLD) party, which is led by former Haryana Chief Minister Om Prakash Chautala, observed shutdown here on Saturday in protest against former state Gopal Goyal Kanda's alleged involvement in the suicide case of former airhostess Geetika Sharma.
Chandigarh, Aug 10 (IANS) Till earlier this week, he was Haryana's powerful minister in-charge of home affairs with the entire police force at his beck and call. In a matter of just three days, Gopal Kanda became a fugitive himself, running away from the law.
New Delhi, July 10 (ANI): Delhi Police has issued a lookout notice against absconding former Haryana Minister Gopal Kanda in connection with former airhostess Geetika Sharma suicide case.
New Delhi/Gurgaon, Aug 9 (ANI): The Rohini Court on Thursday rejected the anticipatory bail plea of former Haryana Minister Gopal Kanda in connection with former airhostess Geetika Sharma suicide case.
New Delhi/Gurgaon, Aug 9 (ANI): Former Haryana Minister Gopal Kanda, who skipped questioning for his alleged role in former airhostess Geetika Sharma suicide case, has moved the court for anticipatory bail.
Cape Town, Aug 9 (ANI): Talking about his restricted vision and adjusted life since his freak eye accident life, veteran Proteas wicketkeeper Mark Boucher has admitted that it is like looking at the world through a toilet roll.
New Delhi/Gurgaon, Aug 9 (ANI): Former Haryana Minister Gopal Kanda, who resigned after former airhostess Geetika Sharma named him in her suicide note, has gone missing.
