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

Examine introduction of English test in UPSC, HC tells centre

June 4, 2013 at 8:18 PM

New Delhi, June 4 (IANS) Delhi High Court has directed the central government to form a panel to examine a plea against the UPSC's decision to introduce a compulsory English skill test in the prelims of the civil service examinations since 2011.

Punjab, Haryana can help Africa ensure food security: Patil

May 24, 2013 at 8:46 PM

Chandigarh, May 24 (IANS) India's food grain states Punjab and Haryana can help African countries in ensuring food security through exchange of knowledge and technological knowhow, Punjab Governor Shivraj Patil said here Friday.

Curfew in UP's Tanda after violence

March 4, 2013 at 11:29 PM

Lucknow, March 4 (IANS) Indefinite curfew was clamped in Tanda town of Uttar Pradesh's Ambedkarnagar district Monday following incidents of arson and violence after a local Hindu leader was shot dead by unidentified assailants, police said.

Violence after Hindu group leader killed in UP

March 4, 2013 at 11:23 AM

Lucknow, March 4 (IANS) Policemen were attacked and government property damaged as violence broke out in Uttar Pradesh's Ambedkarnagar distrct after a Hindu leader was shot dead, police said Monday.

Uttar Pradesh contractual teachers demand hike in salary

January 28, 2013 at 7:44 PM

Lucknow, Jan. 28 (ANI): Hundreds of teachers and school employees, recruited on contractual basis, launched a massive agitation outside the state assembly here on Monday, demanding higher payment and regularization of their jobs.

Delhi seeks time to frame guidelines for discoms

January 25, 2013 at 3:28 PM

New Delhi, Jan 25 (IANS) The city government Friday informed the Delhi High Court that the process of framing the guidelines to determine electricity tariff by bidding process was underway and sought two weeks' time for that.

140 evacuated from avalanche-prone area in Kashmir

January 19, 2013 at 8:09 PM

Srinagar, Jan 19 (IANS) A total of 140 civilians were evacuated from avalanche-prone areas in Kulgam district of south Kashmir, police said Saturday.

Cabinet approves development of NH-232

January 17, 2013 at 5:29 PM

New Delhi, Jan 17 (IANS) The cabinet Thursday approved upgrading of NH-232 from Tanda to Banda in Uttar Pradesh.

Fresh PIL against Bharti Infratel on radiation norms

December 28, 2012 at 2:45 PM

New Delhi, Dec 28 (IANS) A public interest litigation has been filed in the Delhi High Court seeking inspection of the SEBI records permitting Bharti Infratel Ltd. to invite public offering for cell phone towers, allegedly without considering radiation norms.

Two Lashkar militants killed in J-K

December 25, 2012 at 1:57 PM

Kulgam/Jammu, Dec 25 (ANI): Security forces in Jammu and Kashmir on Tuesday confirmed the killing of two Pakistan-based Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) militants during a gun battle.

Delhi gang-rape: Not convinced with police status report, says court

December 21, 2012 at 7:57 PM

New Delhi, Dec 21 (IANS) The Delhi High Court Friday said it is not "convinced" with the status report filed by the Delhi Police which did not mention the details of police officials patrolling the area where a 23-year-old woman was gang-raped and tortured in a moving bus.

Delhi gang-rape: Not convinced with police status report, says court

December 21, 2012 at 5:49 PM

New Delhi, Dec 21 (IANS) The Delhi High Court Friday said it is not "convinced" with the status report filed by the Delhi Police which did not mention the details of the police officials patrolling the area where a 23-year-old woman was gang-raped in a moving bus.

Five fast track courts approved for Delhi rape cases

December 19, 2012 at 9:41 PM

New Delhi, Dec 19 (IANS) The Delhi High Court Wednesday gave its approval to the setting up of five fast-track courts to deal with cases of sexual assault on women.

Delhi HC dismisses plea challenging Tendulkar's nomination to RS

December 19, 2012 at 3:01 PM

New Delhi, Dec 19 (ANI): The Delhi High Court today dismissed a plea challenging cricketer Sachin Tendulkar's nomination to the Rajya Sabha.

Delhi High Court seeks status report on gang-rape probe

December 19, 2012 at 12:13 PM

New Delhi, Dec 19 (IANS) The Delhi High Court Wednesday took suo moto cognizance of the gang-rape of the 23-year-old woman in a moving bus, and directed the city police commissioner to file by Dec 21 a status report on investigations so far.

High Court dismisses plea challenging Tendulkar's RS nomination

December 19, 2012 at 11:25 AM

New Delhi, Dec 19 (IANS) The Delhi High Court Wednesday dismissed a plea challenging the nomination of cricketer Sachin Tendulkar to the Rajya Sabha.

High court asks AIFF to follow sports code in polls

December 18, 2012 at 8:21 PM

New Delhi, Dec 18 (IANS) The Delhi High Court Tuesday directed the All India Football Federation (AIFF) to follow the sports code of the government of India for its next elections, scheduled for Dec 20 this year.

Four LeT guerrillas killed in Kashmir gunfight

December 18, 2012 at 5:57 PM

Srinagar, Dec 18 (IANS) Four Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) guerrillas were killed Tuesday in a gunfight with the security forces near Sopore town in Baramulla district of north Kashmir, police said.

Court notice to government on Olympic body's functioning

December 17, 2012 at 9:10 PM

New Delhi, Dec 17 (IANS) The Delhi High Court Monday issued notice to the government on a plea seeking constitution of an "ad-hoc interim body" to run the suspended Indian Olympic Association, which has sought the quashing of the national sports code.

Israel wants to take India ties to next level

December 10, 2012 at 3:20 PM

Jerusalem, Dec 10 (IANS) The biggest dream of Israeli President Shimon Peres is to go to India, if he gets an invitation, said one diplomat. Shimon Peres would very much enjoy his visit to India, said another.

'Shift night shelters near needy's work places'

December 7, 2012 at 10:28 PM

New Delhi, Dec 7 (IANS) The Delhi High Court Friday asked the city government to shift temporary night shelters for the homeless and the poor closer to their work places.

Night shelters in horrible condition: NGO tells highcourt

December 5, 2012 at 10:44 PM

New Delhi, Dec 5 (IANS) An NGO Wednesday told the Delhi High Court that the city government had failed to provide even basic amenities for the poor living in night shelters and they are in a "horrible" condition.

No case over funding of Hazare supporters' NGOs, court told

December 5, 2012 at 8:36 PM

New Delhi, Dec 5 (IANS) The union government Wednesday told the Delhi High Court it had found lapses in foreign funding to three NGOs linked to Anna Hazare supporters but there is no need for a criminal case.

Court notice to Delhi government on power bills

December 5, 2012 at 4:20 PM

New Delhi, Dec 5 (IANS) The Delhi High Court Wednesday issued notice to the city government on a plea seeking direction to it and a private power distribution company to pay compensation for wrong bills issued to consumers.

Notice to government, Google on anti-Islam film

December 5, 2012 at 1:48 PM

New Delhi, Dec 5 (IANS) The Delhi High Court Wednesday issued notices to the central government and Google India on a plea that videos of the controversial anti-Islam film "Innocence of Muslims" be removed from various sites, including YouTube.

Allow plastic bag making for sale outside Delhi, court urged

November 29, 2012 at 9:43 PM

New Delhi, Nov 29 (IANS) Plastic bag manufacturers of the city Thursday urged the Delhi High Court to allow them to make the product for sale in areas outside Delhi where it was not banned.

Allow plastic bag making for sale outside Delhi, court urged

November 29, 2012 at 7:59 PM

New Delhi, Nov 29 (IANS) Plastic bag manufacturers of the city Thursday urged the Delhi High Court to allow them to make the product for sale in areas outside Delhi where it was not banned.

Court refuses to stay IOA elections

November 23, 2012 at 6:10 PM

New Delhi, Nov 23 (IANS) Delhi High Court Friday refused to stay the Indian Olympic Association (IOA) elections, scheduled for Dec 5, on a plea seeking the court's direction to restrain the IOA from holding elections as it was not following the sports code of the government.

Court refuses to stay plastic ban in Delhi

November 23, 2012 at 4:50 PM

New Delhi, Nov 23 (IANS) The Delhi High Court refused to stay the Delhi government's notification imposing a blanket ban on plastic bags, which was implemented Friday.

Court notice over MP allowances

November 21, 2012 at 7:14 PM

New Delhi, Nov 21 (IANS) The Delhi High Court Wednesday issued notice to the central government on a plea seeking direction that MPs not be allowed reimbursement of their travel expenses more than the actual amount they have spent.

Court upholds denial of information on IRS official

November 8, 2012 at 8:29 PM

New Delhi, Nov 8 (IANS) The Delhi High Court has upheld the decision of the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) not to share information related to disciplinary proceedings initiated against an Indian Revenue Service officer.

J-K Govt. assures better security for village headmen

November 7, 2012 at 10:08 AM

Srinagar, Nov.7 (ANI): The Jammu and Kashmir Government has assured that it will provide better security to Panchayat heads in villages of the state in the wake of threats from militants.

Court seeks report over plea on Anna stir's funding

October 31, 2012 at 8:12 PM

New Delhi, Oct 31 (IANS) The Delhi High Court Wednesday asked the central government to file a status report on a plea seeking a CBI probe against Team Anna members for allegedly receiving funds illegally from foreign organisations.

No permanent structures exist enroute to Amarnath shrine: J-K Police chief

October 31, 2012 at 6:52 PM

Baltal (Jammu and Kashmir), Oct. 31 (ANI): Jammu and Kashmir Police on Wednesday said rejected reports of permanent structures being set up on the road leading to the Amarnath shrine.

Court notice to Delhi government on encroachment

October 31, 2012 at 5:40 PM

New Delhi, Oct 31 (IANS) The Delhi High Court Wednesday issued notice to the city government on a petition seeking removal of encroachment and illegal construction from pavements and roads.

Government told to submit documents on land allotment to DIAL

October 31, 2012 at 3:32 PM

New Delhi, Oct 31 (IANS) The Delhi High Court, hearing a petition alleging land allotment at a throwaway price to DIAL for the Indira Gandhi International Airport here, Wednesday asked the union government to submit documents related to the allotment of land.

HC seeks report on steps taken to prevent dengue

October 31, 2012 at 3:16 PM

New Delhi, Oct 31 (IANS) The Delhi High Court Wednesday sought a report from the central government on a petition seeking implementation of a long-term action plan to control outbreak of dangerous or epidemic diseases like dengue in the capital city.

Jharkhand Congress unhappy at not getting cabinet berth

October 28, 2012 at 6:39 PM

Ranchi, Oct 28 (IANS) People of Jharkhand and the state Congress are disappointed for not getting even a single cabinet berth in the reshuffle Sunday.

All set for Sunday's cabinet rejig (Intro Roundup)

October 27, 2012 at 9:35 PM

New Delhi, Oct 27 (IANS) The stage is set for Sunday's much-anticipated cabinet reshuffle with seven ministers stepping down to make way for newer, and possibly, younger faces.

President accepts seven ministers' resignations

October 27, 2012 at 7:43 PM

New Delhi, Oct 27 (IANS) President Pranab Mukherjee has accepted the resignations of seven members of Prime Minister Manmohan Singh's council of ministers, including S.M. Krishna (external affairs) and Ambika Soni (information and broadcasting), it was announced Saturday.

All set for Sunday's cabinet rejig as seven ministers resign (Roundup)

October 27, 2012 at 7:27 PM

New Delhi, Oct 27 (IANS) The stage is set for Sunday's much-anticipated cabinet reshuffle with seven ministers - including S.M. Krishna and Ambika Soni - stepping down to make way for newer, and possibly, younger faces.

I'm an organisation man: Sahai

October 27, 2012 at 6:23 PM

New Delhi, Oct 27 (IANS) Subodh Kant Sahai, who quit as union tourism minister Saturday ahead of Sunday's cabinet reshuffle, said that he was happy to work for the party as he was an "organisation man".

Stage set for Sunday's cabinet rejig (Afternoon Lead)

October 27, 2012 at 3:03 PM

New Delhi, Oct 27 (IANS) The stage is set for Sunday's much-anticipated cabinet reshuffle with five ministers stepping down, including S.M. Krishna and Ambika Soni, to make way for newer, and possibly, younger faces.

I don't want to stand in way of change: SM Krishna

October 27, 2012 at 2:07 PM

New Delhi, Oct 27 (ANI): Outgoing Foreign Minister Somanahalli Mallaiah Krishna today said that the "flavour of the season was young blood" and he did not want to stand in the way of change.

Ambika Soni, Subodh Kant Sahai resign too

October 27, 2012 at 1:43 PM

New Delhi, Oct 27 (IANS) A day before Sunday's cabinet reshuffle, three more ministers have resigned.

Ambika Soni, Wasnik and Subodh Kant resign ahead of Cabinet reshuffle

October 27, 2012 at 11:27 AM

New Delhi, Oct. 26 (ANI): Information and Broadcasting Minister Ambika Soni and Tourism minister Subodh Kant Sahai on Saturday have reportedly submitted their resignation to the Prime Minister, Dr. Manmohan Singh.

PM accepts Krishna's resignation; Soni, Wasnik also offer to quit ahead of cabinet reshuffle

October 26, 2012 at 8:30 PM

New Delhi, Oct. 26 (ANI): The Prime Minister, Dr. Manmohan Singh, on Friday accepted the resignation of Union External Affairs Minister S.M. Krishna, hours after the latter had forwarded his resignation in anticipation of Sunday's proposed reshuffle of the Union Cabinet.

Court dismisses reimbursement plea of sting reporter

October 26, 2012 at 6:06 PM

New Delhi, Oct 26 (IANS) The Delhi High Court dismissed a plea by a journalist who took part in a sting operation conducted by Tehelka to expose wrongdoings in a purported arms deal, seeking direction to the government to adequately reimburse his expenses for appearing as a witness.

Rahul unlikely to figure in cabinet reshuffle Sunday

October 26, 2012 at 5:50 PM

New Delhi, Oct 25 (IANS) Congress leader Rahul Gandhi is unlikely to join the Manmohan Singh government in a cabinet reshuffle scheduled for Sunday, sources in the party and Rashtrapati Bhavan said Thursday.

Kashmir equipped to keep militants at bay: Omar Abdullah

October 26, 2012 at 10:06 AM

Srinagar, Oct.26 (ANI): Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah has said that his government and the security apparatus is ready to counter any militant activity in the state, and determined to keep separatists and insurgents at bay.

India, Brunei to explore collaboration in tourism

October 18, 2012 at 8:38 PM

New Delhi, Oct 18 (IANS) India and Brunei will explore the possibilities of having joint ventures in hospitality and infrastructural development.

India and Brunei to have joint investment in hotel sector

October 18, 2012 at 8:30 PM

New Delhi, Oct 18 (ANI): India and Brunei will explore the possibilities of joint venture investment in the field of hotel industry and infrastructural development. Brunei will also consider investing in India's hotel sector, which has been opened up for hundred percent foreign direct investment.

Action against Colors over 'Big Boss' commercial

October 17, 2012 at 8:11 PM

New Delhi, Oct 17 (IANS) The Delhi High Court Wednesday directed the central government to take action within a week against TV channel Colors for using the national anthem to promote reality show "Bigg Boss 6" in cinema halls across the country.

Court refuses to stay Delhi notification on gutka ban

October 12, 2012 at 8:52 PM

New Delhi, Oct 12 (IANS) The Delhi High Court Friday refused to stay the notification of the city government enforcing a complete blanket ban on gutka, a form of chewing tobacco, and related products.

Visa on arrival for Buddhist tourists: Sahai

September 29, 2012 at 7:54 PM

Varanasi, Sep 29 (IANS) Tourists from countries having a sizeable Buddhist population such as Thailand and Malaysia would be provided visas on arrival, Union Tourism Minister Subodh Kant Sahai said Saturday.

Plea against Bharti Walmart irrelevant, court told

September 26, 2012 at 9:15 PM

New Delhi, Sep 26 (IANS) The Delhi High Court was Wednesday informed by the government that in the wake of a new policy on foreign direct investment (FDI) in retail, a plea against Bharti Walmart for "violating the policy" has become irrelevant.

Only barrier-free schools will retain recognition: Court

September 26, 2012 at 11:39 AM

New Delhi, Sep 26 (IANS) The Delhi High Court has directed the government to de-recognise private schools which do not appoint special educators for children with disabilities and make their premises barrier-free.

Cushman and Wakefield Hospitality Report: NCR will have highest number of hotel rooms by 2017

September 20, 2012 at 6:27 PM

New Delhi, Sep.20 (ANI): Cushman and Wakefield, one of India's leading real estate consultancy firms, on Thursday released a research report on the hospitality industry, and predicted that the National Capital Region (NCR) would have the highest number of hotel rooms (17500) by the year 2017.

Delhi University assures HC on biometric attendance for teachers

September 19, 2012 at 4:05 PM

New Delhi, Sep 19 (IANS) Delhi University (DU) Wednesday assured the Delhi High Court that it would "expeditiously" adopt and implement the biometric attendance system for teachers to ensure punctuality.

Make new rules for chess quota seats, court tells DU

September 12, 2012 at 5:38 PM

New Delhi, Sep 12 (IANS) The Delhi High Court Wednesday directed Delhi University to lay down fresh physical standard criteria for students who take admission under the sports quota for indoor games like chess.

Ban uninsured vehicles, court urged

September 12, 2012 at 4:02 PM

New Delhi, Sep 12 (IANS) The Delhi High Court Wednesday issued notice to the central and Delhi governments and the Delhi Police commissioner on a plea seeking directions not to allow uninsured vehicles to ply on any roads.

BJP poses more questions to PM, Jaiswal over coal block allocations

September 11, 2012 at 10:26 PM

New Delhi, Sep 11 (IANS) Stepping up its offensive over coal block allocations, the BJP Tuesday demanded a probe into allegations of conflict of interest against Congress leaders and attacked Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and Coal Minister Sriprakash Jaiswal for continuing allocations after the screening panel met.

BJP poses more questions to PM, Jaiswal over coal block allocations

September 11, 2012 at 7:22 PM

New Delhi, Sep 11 (IANS) The BJP Tuesday stepped up its attack on the Congress after allegations of conflict of interest against former coal minister Santosh Bagrodia and targeted Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and Coal Minister Sriprakash Jaiswal for continued coal block allocations even after the last meeting of the screening panel.

Pilots' wage parity process has started, court told

September 4, 2012 at 10:09 PM

New Delhi, Sep 4 (IANS) Air India Tuesday told the Delhi High Court that the process has started of implementing the recommendations of a panel to ensure career progression and wage rationalisation of pilots of Air India and the erstwhile Indian Airlines.

BJP declares war on Congress, says it's "now or never"

September 1, 2012 at 6:25 PM

Ranchi, Sept 1 (ANI): The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Saturday announced a "now or never" war on ruling Congress Party, while launching a fresh round of criticism on Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh.

Sahai denies nepotism in coal block allocations

August 31, 2012 at 8:49 PM

New Delhi, Aug 31 (IANS) Union Tourism Minister Subodh Kant Sahai Friday denied allegations of nepotism and wrongdoing in coal block allocations but admitted he had written to Prime Minister Manmohan Singh recommending a steel company of which his brother was an honorary director.

Guidelines being framed on health food in schools, court told

August 29, 2012 at 10:51 PM

New Delhi, Aug 29 (IANS) The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) Wednesday told the Delhi High Court that a consultant had been tasked to frame guidelines on making available quality and safe food in schools.

Notice to governments over child rights

August 29, 2012 at 9:55 PM

New Delhi, Aug 29 (IANS) The Delhi High Court Wednesday issued notice to the central and the city governments on a plea which said that authorities have failed to create procedures to provide safety and dignity to children arriving and staying at railway stations.

Incessant rains trigger landslide, disrupts normal life in Kashmir

August 29, 2012 at 1:23 PM

Poonch, Aug 29 (ANI): Incessant rain triggered a landslide in Jammu and Kashmir Poonch district, damaging an old mosque and disrupting normal life in the region.

No mining in any allocated coal block, says BJP

August 28, 2012 at 4:34 PM

New Delhi, Aug 28 (IANS) Sticking to its demand that Prime Minister Manmohan Singh quit, the BJP Tuesday said there was no mining in even a single coal block out of the 70 allocated between 2006-09, showing the decision was not made to push economic development.

Guerrilla module busted in Srinagar

August 21, 2012 at 10:40 PM

Srinagar, Aug 21 (IANS) A separatist guerrilla module has been busted in the Srinagar capital city with the arrest of two Kashmir Islamic Movement militants, and a huge cache of weapons and ammunition has been seized, Jammu and kashmir Police said Tuesday.

Nelson Mandela's grandson banishes wife who gave birth to his bro's baby

August 15, 2012 at 5:24 PM

London, August 15 (ANI): Nelson Mandela's grandson Mandla is embroiled in a love triangle scandal involving his second wife Grimaud, who gave birth to his brother's child.

51 killed, 46 injured as bus falls into Himachal gorge (Fourth Lead)

August 11, 2012 at 5:45 PM

Shimla, Aug 11 (IANS) At least 51 people, including 18 women, were killed and 46 others injured Saturday when an overcrowded bus rolled into a 300-feet deep gorge in Chamba in Himachal Pradesh, police said.

Civic agencies get court notice on illegal hookah bars

August 1, 2012 at 7:31 PM

New Delhi, Aug 1 (IANS) The Delhi High Court Wednesday issued notice to civic agencies on a plea seeking action against restaurants which are running hookah bars illegally.

Delhi sex workers challenge eviction order in court

July 26, 2012 at 5:38 PM

New Delhi, July 26 (IANS) Four sex workers from the capital's G.B. Road red light area have challenged a government eviction order against them in the Delhi High Court, which has restrained police from taking any action, for now.

Never had plans to attend opening ceremony: Kalmadi

July 25, 2012 at 8:26 PM

New Delhi, July 25 (IANS) Indian Olympic Association's (IOA) disgraced president Suresh Kalmadi said Wednesday that he had no intentions of attending the opening ceremony of the 2012 London Games slated for July 27.

Kachroo ragging death: Justice in suspended animation

July 17, 2012 at 9:12 AM

Shimla, July 17 (IANS) Justice seems to be in a state of suspended animation in the sensational case of of medical student Aman Kachroo who died after being ragged by four seniors in Himachal Pradesh.

India, Mauritius to strengthen travel trade

July 13, 2012 at 8:00 PM

New Delhi, July 13 (IANS) India and Mauritius will strengthen ties in the tourism sector by increasing investment in the hotel industry, promoting more package tours and developing tourism infrastructure, Union Tourism Minister Subodh Kant Sahai said Friday.

One Army soldier killed in militant attack in Pampore

July 7, 2012 at 5:12 PM

Pampore (J-K), July 7 (ANI): One Army soldier was killed and another injured in a militant attack at the highway town of Pampore in Jammu and Kashmir's Pulwama District.

Sahai appeals to include tourism in political agenda

July 6, 2012 at 4:41 PM

Recognizing potential of tourism as an industry, Tourism Minister Subodh Kant Sahai on Friday said that tourism should be part of the political agenda owing to its immense potential for economic development.

Sahai calls for more exchange of tourists in SAARC region

July 6, 2012 at 4:24 PM

New Delhi, July 6 (ANI): Union Tourism Minister Subodh Kant Sahai today said that the South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC) countries should explore ways and means for more exchange of tourists amongst them.

Tourism should be part of political agenda: Sahai

July 6, 2012 at 3:20 PM

New Delhi, July 6 (IANS) Tourism Minister Subodh Kant Sahai Friday said tourism should be part of the political agenda for its huge potential for economic development.

CBI committed errors in case against Mayawati: SP

July 6, 2012 at 1:20 PM

New Delhi, July 6 (IANS) The Samajwadi Party Friday accused the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) of committing "technical errors" in the probe against Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) chief Mayawati in a graft case, leading to the Supreme Court quashing the investigation against her.

Delhi to host SAARC tour operators conclave tomorrow

July 5, 2012 at 9:13 PM

New Delhi, July 5 (ANI): Union Tourism Minister Subodh Kant Sahai will inaugurate the South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC) tour operators conclave here tomorrow.

India targets one percent global tourist arrivals

July 5, 2012 at 4:48 PM

Mumbai, July 5 (IANS) India is aiming to attract one percent of the total world tourist arrivals by the end of the 12th Five Year Plan (2012-17), says Tourism Minister Subodh Kant Sahai.

100,000 skilled workers to join tourism sector

July 4, 2012 at 7:50 PM

New Delhi, July 4 (IANS) A lakh (100,000) skilled workers trained under the tourism ministry's "Hunar Se Rozgar Tak" scheme will soon be joining the hospitality and tourism industry, Union Minister of Tourism Subodh Kant Sahai said Wednesday.

India, Israel ink pact to boost tourism

June 25, 2012 at 7:31 AM

Jerusalem, June 25 (IANS) India and Israel have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to boost their bilateral ties in the tourism sector, with Israel opening a tourism office in Mumbai and increasing the number of El Al flights to India.

Tourism minister launches Clean India Campaign

June 19, 2012 at 10:31 PM

New Delhi, June 19 (IANS) Tourism Minister Subodh Kant Sahai Tuesday launched a pilot project under the Clean India Campaign at Qutub Minar here with the aim of providing quality services to visitors at tourist destinations.

Sisodia calls for strong Ombudsman Bill in Gujarat

June 17, 2012 at 5:30 PM

Ahmedabad, June 17 (ANI): Veteran social activist Anna Hazare's aide anish Sisodia on Sunday urged the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Government in Gujarat to implement a strong Ombudsman Bill in the state similar to Uttarakhand.

CBI presents witnesses against Talwars

June 8, 2012 at 5:36 PM

Ghaziabad, June 8 (IANS) The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) presented three witnesses Friday in the Aarushi-Hemraj double murder case.

'Frame scheme for displaced Kashmiri bureaucrats'

June 1, 2012 at 9:19 PM

New Delhi, June 1 (IANS) The Delhi High Court Friday asked the central government to frame a rehabilitation scheme for displaced retired Kashmiri bureaucrats here, and quashed the eviction notices issued against them for overstaying in government accommodation on the ground that they lost their properties in Kashmir due to militancy.

Highways blocked in Punjab, life affected in Haryana

May 31, 2012 at 11:51 AM

Chandigarh, May 31 (IANS) Hundreds of ruling Shiromani Akali Dal-Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) activists Thursday blocked traffic on highways across Punjab following the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) and Left parties' calls for a nationwide shutdown to protest the recent petrol price hike.

Striking pilots can't get advanced aircraft training: court

May 30, 2012 at 1:27 PM

New Delhi, May 30 (IANS) The Delhi High Court Wednesday said Air India pilots had no right to get training on advanced Boeing 777 aircraft, to be used in international flights, till they called off their strike.

Pre-pregnancy obesity linked to lower child test scores

May 9, 2012 at 12:14 PM

Washington, May 9 (ANI): Children born to women who are obese before they become pregnant are at higher risk of having lower cognitive function - as measured by math and reading tests taken between ages 5 to 7 years - than kids of mothers with a healthy prepregnancy weight, researchers suggested.

'Sustainable tourism way to go in northeast'

April 27, 2012 at 8:58 PM

New Delhi, April 27 (IANS) Sustainable, niche and community-based tourism - and not that of the five-star or mass variety - is the way to go for realising the full potential of the northeast, union Tourism Minister Subodh Kant Sahai said Friday.

Tiwari must give blood sample for DNA test, rules court

April 27, 2012 at 3:30 PM

New Delhi, April 27 (IANS) Setting aside a previous order, the Delhi High Court Friday said Congress leader N.D. Tiwari must give his blood sample for a DNA test to decide a paternity suit and can even be forced to do so if he refuses.

Tiwari must give blood sample for DNA test, says court

April 27, 2012 at 11:54 AM

New Delhi, April 27 (IANS) Setting aside a previous order, the Delhi High Court Friday said Congress leader N.D. Tiwari can be compelled to give his blood sample for a DNA test to decide the paternity suit of a 32-year-old man who claims to be his biological son.

Plea against special exam to recruit cops dismissed

April 25, 2012 at 7:57 PM

New Delhi, April 25 (IANS) The Delhi High Court Wednesday dismissed an NGO's petition challenging the government's decision to recruit an additional 1,400 Indian Police Service (IPS) officers through a special examination and refused to interfere with a policy decision.

Helmets to be made mandatory for women in Delhi

April 25, 2012 at 6:13 PM

New Delhi, April 25 (IANS) The Delhi High Court Wednesday disposed of a public interest litigation (PIL) seeking to make helmet wearing compulsory for pillion riders irrespective of their gender and religion, after the city government informed it that motor vehicle rules would be amended to make it compulsory for women to wear helmets.

Plea against special exam to recruit cops dismissed

April 25, 2012 at 5:20 PM

New Delhi, April 25 (IANS) The Delhi High Court Wednesday dismissed an NGO's petition challenging the government's decision to recruit an additional 1,400 Indian Police Service (IPS) officers through a special examination.