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

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

UP's oldest prisoner dies at 107 years

May 13, 2013 at 8:46 AM

Lucknow, May 13 (IANS) Ram Kali, 107, Uttar Pradesh's oldest prisoner, died late Sunday at the Bulandshahr jail, 403 km from here, police said.

NHRC issues notice to UP Police over rapes

April 23, 2013 at 4:52 PM

New Delhi, April 23 (IANS) The NHRC said Tuesday that it has sought reports from the Uttar Pradesh government over its role in the alleged beating and detention of two rape victims in the state.

Passport seekers face problems at Ghaziabad

April 22, 2013 at 9:56 PM

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

UP CM announces Rs 20 lakh each for two soldiers' families killed in South Sudan

April 11, 2013 at 5:07 PM

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav on Thursday announced an ex-gratia amount of Rs.20 lakh each to the families of two of the five Indian soldiers killed in South Sudan.

Akhilesh announces Rs 20 lakh aid to kin of two soldiers killed in S. Sudan

April 11, 2013 at 2:52 PM

Lucknow, Apr 11 (ANI): Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav on Thursday announced financial assistance of Rs 20 lakh each to the family members of two peacekeepers from the state killed during a United Nations peacekeeping mission in South Sudan.

UP announces Rs.20 lakh each for soldiers' families

April 11, 2013 at 1:32 PM

Lucknow, April 11 (IANS) The Uttar Pradesh government Thursday announced an ex-gratia amount of Rs.20 lakh each to the families of two of the five Indian soldiers killed in South Sudan.

Royal goof-up by UP police puts rape victim in prison, culprit absconding

April 9, 2013 at 4:29 PM

Bulandshahr (Uttar Pradesh) Apr 9 (ANI): In a classic goof-up on Tuesday, a 10-year-old girl, was allegedly raped in Bulandshahr, but put behind bars by Uttar Pradesh women cops after she approached them with her complaint. She was accompanied by her mother.

Minor rape victim in lockup, blow for UP Police

April 9, 2013 at 12:29 PM

Lucknow, April 9 (IANS) Desperately looking for an image makeover, the Uttar Pradesh Police suffered a major setback when a 10-year-old who was allegedly raped was thrown into a lockup in Bulandshahr. The officers responsible have been punished, police said.

Ghaziabad police nab SP leader's killers

March 2, 2013 at 12:03 PM

Ghaziabad, Mar 2 (IANS) The Ghaziabad police Saturday claimed to have cracked the sensational murder case of ruling Samajwadi Party leader and lawyer Yashveer Singh that occurred Feb 25.

Lawyers disrupt train service in Ghaziabad

February 13, 2013 at 8:01 PM

Ghaziabad, Feb 13 (IANS) Hundreds of lawyers Wednesday disrupted rail services here for about an hour to press for their demand of setting up a high court bench in western Uttar Pradesh.

Students from Ladakh call on Mukherjee under 'Operation Sadbhavana'

January 30, 2013 at 7:18 PM

New Delhi, Jan. 30 (ANI): A group of students from Nyoma Tehsil, Eastern Ladakh, called on President Pranab Mukherjee at the Rashtrapati Bhavan here on Wednesday.

Pak Taliban vows to avenge killing of former chief Mullah Nazir

January 17, 2013 at 3:45 PM

Islamabad, Jan. 17 (ANI): The Pakistani Taliban have said they would avenge the killing of their former chief Mullah Nazir and expressed the determination to continue the mission of their former leader.

Six killed as militants attack Pakistan checkposts

January 15, 2013 at 11:21 AM

Islamabad, Jan 15 (IANS) At least six security personnel were killed Tuesday and 28 injured in militant attacks in Pakistan's Khyber Agency.

'Satyamev Jayate' has taken me closer to reality: Aamir

December 9, 2012 at 1:16 PM

New Delhi, Dec 9 (IANS) Superstar Aamir Khan says that his hugely popular television series "Satyamev Jayate" has taken him closer to the reality of life in India.

UP honour killing: Widow alleges official pressure

November 29, 2012 at 10:47 PM

Bulandshahr (Uttar Pradesh), Nov 29 (IANS) The widow of a man shot dead for marrying her against her family's wishes Thursday alleged that she was being pressurized by the district administration to deny that it was an "honour killing" even as police said another accused has been arrested.

Three held for Bulandshahr 'honour' killing

November 28, 2012 at 6:47 PM

Bulandshahr, Nov 28 (IANS) Three men were arrested Wednesday for the alleged honour killing of Mohammad Hakim, who was shot dead Nov 22 on G.T. Road here, for marrying Mehwish against their families' wishes.

Aamir Khan condemns Bulandshahr honour killing

November 28, 2012 at 12:54 PM

New Delhi/Lucknow, Nov.28 (ANI): Actor Aamir Khan has urged police in Uttar Pradesh to provide adequate security to the widow of the murdered 29-year-old labourer Abdul Hakim, who spoke about the terror unleashed on the lovers by Khap Panchayats, in the actor's television show 'Satyamev Jayate' five months ago.

Bulandshahar 'honour killing' causes outrage across country

November 27, 2012 at 9:26 PM

Bulandshahar (Uttar Pradesh), Nov. 27 (ANI): The death of a 28-year-old, man who was allegedly killed in by his in-laws, angered at the insult to their 'honour' after their daughter eloped with him, has caused outrage across the country.

Abdul Hakim's murder saddens Aamir

November 27, 2012 at 5:42 PM

New Delhi, Nov 27 (IANS) Aamir Khan is saddened by the murder of labourer Abdul Hakim, who spoke against khap panchayats on the superstar's show "Satyamev Jayate" earlier this year.

Report sought from UP on honour killing

November 27, 2012 at 3:50 PM

New Delhi, Nov 27 (IANS) The central government has sought a report on Bulandshahr "honour killing" from the Uttar Pradesh government and will also review laws on the crime, a minister said Tuesday.

Man who spoke up against honour killing shot dead

November 26, 2012 at 3:27 PM

Lucknow, Nov 26 (IANS) In a shocking incident, a young man who married the girl he loved despite resistance from both their families was killed late Saturday in Bulandshahr, over 400 km from here.

Pak executes first prisoner in over five years

November 15, 2012 at 5:30 PM

Islamabad, Nov. 15 (ANI): Pakistan has carried out its first execution in over five years, sparking criticism from human rights activists.

Councillor's suicide: Husband arrested for dowry harassment

November 9, 2012 at 12:05 PM

New Delhi, Nov 9 (IANS) The husband of a Congress councillor who was found dead along with her baby daughter has been arrested for dowry harassment, police said Friday.

Delhi woman councillor, baby found dead (Fourth Lead)

November 8, 2012 at 8:21 PM

New Delhi, Nov 8 (IANS) A Congress councillor was found dead along with her baby daughter at her home here Thursday, police said, even as her parents said she was killed for dowry.

Delhi woman councillor, baby found dead (Third Lead, superseding previous story)

November 8, 2012 at 7:49 PM

New Delhi, Nov 8 (IANS) A Congress councillor was found dead along with her baby daughter at her home here Thursday, police said, even as her parents said she was killed for dowry.

Delhi woman councillor, baby found dead

November 8, 2012 at 5:09 PM

New Delhi, Nov 8 (IANS) A Congress councillor was found dead along with her baby daughter at her home here Thursday, police said, even as her parents said she was killed for dowry.

Security guard doubles up as paramedic at Delhi hospital

November 2, 2012 at 10:23 AM

New Delhi, Nov 2 (IANS) Here's a new twist to multi-tasking! A security guard at a Delhi government-run hospital doubles up as a paramedic - jabbing patients with a syringe to collect blood.

24 fall ill after consuming adulterated flour in UP

October 20, 2012 at 10:22 PM

Lucknow, Oct 20 (IANS) More than two dozen people fell ill in three districts of western Uttar Pradesh Saturday after consuming adulterated 'Kuttu Ka Atta' during fasting for Navaratri, officials said.

Congress asks media to avoid sensation

October 18, 2012 at 3:50 PM

New Delhi, Oct 18 (ANI): The Congress Party on Thursday asked the media not to sensationalize issues, and alleged that the RTI law is being used for personal gain, blackmailing and to weaken the administration.

Land deal row: BJP asks Rahul Gandhi to clarify his stand

October 18, 2012 at 2:06 PM

New Delhi, Oct 18 (ANI): Asserting that it is not a crime for an Indian to buy land in any part of the country, Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Balbir Punj on Thursday asked Congress General Secretary Rahul Gandhi to clarify his stand amid allegations that the latter evaded tax while purchasing land in a village in Haryana's Palwal District.

Congress takes on Chautala, says 'charges against Rahul baseless'

October 18, 2012 at 1:50 PM

New Delhi, Oct 18 (ANI): The Congress Party on Thursday lashed out at Indian National Lok Dal (INLD) President Om Prakash Chautala for making baseless allegations against Rahul Gandhi in connection with land deals in the state of Haryana.

Woman jumps off hospital building, dies

October 5, 2012 at 8:46 PM

New Delhi, Oct 5 (IANS) A 40-year-old woman, who was admitted to a government hospital after she consumed poison after killing her two step-children, died when she jumped from the hospital building Friday morning, police said.

Is Kalyan Singh returning to BJP?

October 4, 2012 at 2:38 PM

Lucknow, Oct 4 (IANS) Is former Uttar Pradesh chief minister Kalyan Singh set to return to the BJP?

Another UP official accused of molestation

October 3, 2012 at 4:38 PM

Lucknow, Oct 3 (IANS) Two days after a senior Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer in Uttar Pradesh was accused of molestation, another state government official has been charged with trying to outrage the modesty of a woman, police said.

Father charged with sacrificing son

September 29, 2012 at 9:46 PM

Jammu, Sep 29 (IANS) Police in Jammu and Kashmir's Rajouri border district Saturday charged a father and his spiritual guru with killing a four-year-old boy to attain spiritual powers.

Man kills wife, hangs self over father-in-law's greed

September 29, 2012 at 1:06 PM

Raipur, Sep 29 (IANS) Enraged by his father-in-law's refusal to return cash and jewels that the he had handed over for safe-keeping, a man strangulated his wife to death and later hanged himself in Mungeli district, Chhattisgarh, police officials said Saturday.

Widespread protests in UP over diesel price hike

September 14, 2012 at 8:20 PM

Lucknow, Sep 14 (IANS) Workers of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), Samajwadi Party (SP) and the Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) took to the streets across the Uttar Pradesh Friday to protest the diesel price hike.

UP to develop hi-tech industrial township in Bulandshahr

September 7, 2012 at 9:27 PM

Lucknow, Sep 7 (IANS) The Uttar Pradesh State Industrial Development Corporation (UPSIDC) will develop an integrated industrial township at Chola in Bulandshahr district, around 70 km from the national capital, an official said here Friday.

18 militants killed in army operation in Pakistan

August 30, 2012 at 8:27 PM

Islamabad, Aug 30 (IANS) At least 18 militants were killed on Thursday during an operation conducted by security forces in Pakistan's northwestern Bajaur tribal region, reports said.

14-hour power failure hit NCR towns

July 30, 2012 at 8:59 PM

Ghaziabad, July 30 (IANS) The sudden failure of the Northern Grid Monday severely affected the NCR towns of Ghaziabad, Noida, Meerut and Bulandshahr, hitting common people and businesses alike. The 14-hour power failure also disrupted the movement of trains passing through Ghaziabad for Delhi.

Drone strike kills 6 Uzbek militants in North Waziristan

July 30, 2012 at 11:31 AM

Peshawar, July 30 (ANI): A U.S. drone which fired six missiles killed at least six Uzbek militants in the Khushhali Turikhel village in North Waziristan, a security official has said.

Three Hindu traders kidnapped from Pakistan's Kalat district

July 29, 2012 at 2:02 PM

Islamabad, July 29 (ANI): Three young Hindu traders have been kidnapped from the Jiwa intersection area of in Pakistan's Kalat District.

Fasting Team Anna members see sugar levels drop, supporter falls sick

July 26, 2012 at 10:18 PM

New Delhi, July 26 (IANS) The health of Team Anna members, on an indefinite fast against corruption, deteriorated on the second day of their agitation Thursday with their blood sugar levels dipping, said a statement from the India Against Corruption.

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.

Sweeper attends to patients, applies stitches in Ballia

July 11, 2012 at 7:36 PM

Ballia (Uttar Pradesh), July 11 (ANI): In yet another incident highlighting massive lacunae in country's medical system, a sweeper was found attending to patients at the district hospital here recently.

US attacks militant compound in Pakistan defying resolution calling to end drone strikes

July 7, 2012 at 10:40 AM

Islamabad, July 7 (ANI): Soon after reopening of NATO supply routes into Afghanistan by Pakistan, the United States has launched a drone attack in the North Waziristan tribal area, killing several suspected militants.

Ex-soldier scripts kidnap of son for ransom

July 2, 2012 at 11:24 AM

Lucknow, July 2 (IANS) Uttar Pradesh Police are looking for a dismissed Indian Army soldier for scripting the kidnap of his son in Bulandshahr district.

Rajasthan III Gr. Teacher level I (first level) Result 2012

June 26, 2012 at 12:35 PM

Rajasthan III Gr. Teacher level I (first level) result 2012 may be announced anytime today. The candidates can access their results on the RPSC website http://rpsc.rajasthan.gov.in

Bulandshahr court summons Arvind Kejriwal over derogatory remarks

June 21, 2012 at 4:53 PM

Bulandshahr (Uttar Pradesh), June 21 (ANI): A local court here summoned key Team Anna member Arvind Kejriwal recently for passing derogatory remarks against lawmakers.

Mystery shrouds couple's death in police custody

June 8, 2012 at 11:20 PM

Ghaziabad, June 8 (IANS) Mystery shrouds the death of a couple in the Ghaziabad police custody Thursday, following which four policemen have been suspended from service, police said.

18 killed in Uttar Pradesh bus-mini truck crash

May 31, 2012 at 3:27 PM

Lucknow, May 31 (IANS) At least 18 people were killed when a Tata 407 mini truck they were travelling on collided head-on with a bus in Bulandshahr Thursday, police said.

Two arrested in UP for illegal supply of arms

May 14, 2012 at 12:50 PM

Bulandshahr (Uttar Pradesh), May 14(ANI): The police in Bulandshahr, Uttar Pradesh, have arrested two men involved in the illegal supply of arms to Maoists and also seized three foreign made pistols.

BSP slams Akhilesh's first month in office

April 20, 2012 at 8:13 PM

Lucknow, April 20 (IANS) The Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) Friday attacked the Akhilesh Yadav-led Samajwadi Party (SP) government in Uttar Pradesh, accusing it of protecting lumpen elements and of failing to check spiralling crime in the state.

Akhilesh transfers 1,000 bureaucrats in 24 days

April 9, 2012 at 6:19 PM

Lucknow, April 9 (IANS) With more than 1,011 transfers in 24 days, the once powerful bureaucracy in Uttar Pradesh is running for cover these days.

Akhilesh transfers 112 cops

March 27, 2012 at 2:00 PM

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

Nowshera brick kiln sealed, 23 bonded labourers among 210 released

March 1, 2012 at 9:28 PM

Nowshera (J and K), Mar.1 (ANI): The sub-divisional magistrate of Nowshera, Dr Shahid Iqbal Choudhary, today sealed OMS Brick Kiln in Sunderbani Tehsil and released 23 bonded labourers from the custody of owner.

Nowshera brick kiln sealed, 23 bonded labourers among 210 released

March 1, 2012 at 7:36 PM

Nowshera (J and K), Mar.1 (ANI): The sub-divisional magistrate of Nowshera, Dr Shahid Iqbal Choudhary, today sealed OMS Brick Kiln in Sunderbani Tehsil and released 23 bonded labourers from the custody of owner.

RJD takes potshots at Nitish Govt. over Katju's press freedom remarks

February 27, 2012 at 8:57 PM

Patna, Feb 27 (ANI): Taking a dig at the Nitish Kumar Government in Bihar over Press Council of India (PCI) chairman Justice (retired) Markandey Katju's recent statement that the press did not enjoy freedom in the state, the Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) on Monday said the state government is trying to erode democratic values by imposing restrictions on people.

RJD takes potshots at Nitish Govt. over Katju's press freedom remarks

February 27, 2012 at 8:07 PM

Patna, Feb 27 (ANI): Taking a dig at the Nitish Kumar Government in Bihar over Press Council of India (PCI) chairman Justice (retired) Markandey Katju's recent statement that the press did not enjoy freedom in the state, the Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) on Monday said the state government is trying to erode democratic values by imposing restrictions on people.

US drone crashes in North Waziristan

February 26, 2012 at 4:39 PM

Washington, Feb 26 (ANI): An unmanned US aircraft crashed in the Machikhel area of North Waziristan, officials have said.

Lalu lauds Rahul Gandhi, asks UP voters to support Congress

February 26, 2012 at 1:11 PM

Bulandshahr, Feb 26 (ANI): Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) chief Lalu Prasad Yadav has lauded Rahul Gandhi for what he called his stellar efforts in reversing the fortunes of the Congress Party in poll-bound Uttar Pradesh.

Seven test tube twins born in 12 hours to create world record in Bulandshahr

January 28, 2012 at 9:16 PM

Bulandshahr (Uttar Pradesh), Jan.28 (ANI):Fourteen test tube babies were born using the in-vitro fertilisation (IVF) procedure to seven childless mothers in Bulandshahr.

Seven test tube twins born in 12 hours to create world record in Bulandshahr

January 28, 2012 at 1:40 PM

Bulandshahr (Uttar Pradesh), Jan.28 (ANI):Fourteen test tube babies were born using the in-vitro fertilisation (IVF) procedure to seven childless mothers in Bulandshahr.

Opposition parties in J-K protest against Omar Abdullah Govt.

December 21, 2011 at 9:31 PM

Jammu, Dec 21 (ANI): Supporters of the People's Democratic Party (PDP) and other small political outfits staged a protest here on Wednesday against the insufficient rule of the Omar Abdullah-led National Conference Government in Jammu and Kashmir.

President Patil condoles demise of legendary Bollywood actor Dev Anand

December 4, 2011 at 10:21 AM

New Delhi, Dec 4(ANI): President Pratibha Devisingh Patil has condoled the sad demise of veteran Bollywood actor, director and film producer Dev Anand, who passed away in London on Saturday night following cardiac arrest.

Legendary Bollywood actor Dev Anand passes away

December 4, 2011 at 10:21 AM

London, Dec 4(ANI): Veteran Bollywood actor, director and film producer Dev Anand passed away in London on Saturday night following cardiac arrest. He was 88.

Pak official says 'enough is enough' to protest against NATO attack

November 27, 2011 at 3:03 PM

Islamabad, Nov 27 (ANI): The recent attack on Pakistani troops has angered most civil and military leaders, with some saying 'enough is enough,' to describe their disappointment over air raids in the country.

US-Pak ties on "much more slippery slope now" following NATO attack: Ex-Pak envoy

November 27, 2011 at 12:07 PM

Islamabad, Nov 27 (ANI): Maleeha Lodhi, the former Pakistani diplomat who served twice as Ambassador to the United States and has close ties to the Pakistani military, has said that the relationship between both the countries will be "much more slippery slope now" following the NATO attack on the Pakistani troops.

Zardari terms NATO attack on Pak troops 'violation of Pakistan's sovereignty'

November 27, 2011 at 12:07 PM

Islamabad, Nov 27 (ANI): Pakistan President Asif Ali Zardari has strongly condemned the NATO helicopters' attack on Pakistani troops in two Pakistan Army border posts in Mohmand Agency, terming it a violation of Pakistan's sovereignty.

'NATO helicopters acted in self-defence while killing Pak troops'

November 27, 2011 at 10:55 AM

Washington, Nov 27 (ANI): An attack by NATO aircraft on Pakistani troops that killed up to 28 soldiers was an act of self-defence, a report has claimed.

Pak 'halts' NATO supplies to protest against country's troops' killing in aerial attack

November 26, 2011 at 2:15 PM

Islamabad, Nov 26 (ANI): The political administration of the Khyber Agency has halted supplies to NATO forces in Afghanistan after being ordered by the Pakistan Government to do so following an aerial attack that killed at least 20 troops of the country near the Pak-Afghan border.

Pak Army sets up check posts in Dir along border with Afghanistan

October 22, 2011 at 2:07 PM

Peshawar, Oct 22(ANI): The Pakistan Army has established check posts along the Pak-Afghan border in Dir to prevent militant intrusion into the country, Operation Commander Dir Brigadier Saqib Rashid has said.

Jharkhand has wealth in the backyard

October 21, 2011 at 4:21 PM

Chatra (Jharkhand), Oct 23 (ANI): The thick forests in the tranquil village of Jirwa in Simariya Tehsil of Jharkhand's Chatra District belie a gloomy past. With bare land where a lush forest cover stood, the forests had been felled over the years by indifferent and greedy hands.

Eighteen militants, one Pak security personnel killed in Orakzai clashes

September 20, 2011 at 4:40 PM

Peshawar, Sept 20(ANI): At least eighteen militants and one security personnel were killed in clashes in Pakistan's Upper Orakzai Agency.

Pak Taliban claims responsibility for Bajaur blast

May 28, 2011 at 3:56 PM

Islamabad, May 28(ANI): The Tehrik-e Taliban Pakistan (TTP) had claimed responsibility for the blast the Bajaur Agency on Saturday in which eight people were killed and 12 others injured.

Pak police doubts whether Taliban behind Osama death revenge attack

May 14, 2011 at 4:28 PM

Washington, May 13(ANI): Although the Pakistani Taliban have claimed responsibility for Friday's bomb attack in northwest Pakistan, saying it was to avenge Al-Qaeda chief Osama bin Laden's killing, local police doubt that the Taliban was directly involved in the blasts, or that revenge was the main motive.

Contractor who built Osama's compound detained from Abottabad

May 4, 2011 at 4:28 PM

Abbottabad, May 4(ANI): The contractor who built the huge fortified compound, where Al Qaeda chief Osama Bin Laden was found and killed by US troops on Sunday night, has been detained from Abottabad.

Pak Supreme Court acquits five of six accused in Mukhtaran Mai gang rape case

April 21, 2011 at 1:23 PM

Islamabad, April 21(ANI): Pakistan's Supreme Court has acquitted five of the six accused in the Mukhtaran Mai gang rape case.

Poor tobacco harvest in Gonda

February 10, 2011 at 7:36 PM

Gonda, Feb 10 (ANI): Farmers in Gonda in Uttar Pradesh are incurring huge losses in tobacco production because of last year's floods.

Terrorism hampering economic growth in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa: Chief Minister

December 7, 2010 at 5:13 PM

Peshawar, Dec 7 (ANI): The economic growth of Pakistan's Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province has been seriously affected by the menace of terrorism, Chief Minister Ameer Haidar Khan Hoti has said.

The young in Chattisgarh have education , but want it linked to careers

November 17, 2010 at 5:12 PM

Chhattisgarh, Nov 17 (ANI): Chhattisgarh recently celebrated its 10th year of inception, a momentous landmark in the life of a young state and an old region. It is a challenging region; rich in forests, mineral wealth, home to a large tribal population representing a way of life, culture, language and customs unique in itself, the cultural ethos and socio-economic patterns needed to be factored in while charting a developmental course by the founding fathers of the state and successive governments.

US drone strike kills seven in Pak's tribal belt near Afghan border

November 16, 2010 at 11:35 AM

Miranshah, Nov 16 (ANI): Seven people were killed in a US drone attack in Pakistan's North Waziristan region on Monday.

Handless Kargil war soldier threatens suicide over Pak Army, govt's apathy

November 13, 2010 at 6:20 PM

Lahore, Nov 13 (ANI): A Pakistani Army soldier, who participated in the Kargil War against India and lost his hands, is planning to commit suicide along with his wife and children due to the apathy and negligence of the government authorities and the army.

18 killed, several injured as bus falls into river in Bulandshahr

October 11, 2010 at 5:20 PM

Bulandshahr (Uttar Pradesh), Oct.11 (ANI): At least Eighteen people were killed and nineteen others injured as a bus carrying 100 passengers fell into a river in Uttar Pradesh's Bulandshahr District on Monday.

Lashker militant killed in Poonch encounter

September 5, 2010 at 12:20 PM

Poonch (J-K), Sep 5 (ANI): A suspected militant of the Lashker-e-Toiba (LeT) was killed and a jawan injured in a gunbattle in Jammu and Kashmir's Poonch District on Sunday morning.

Govt. approves transfer of Defence land to KVS in J-K, Punjab, Manipur

August 26, 2010 at 9:59 PM

New Delhi, Aug.26 (ANI): The Government on Thursday approved transfer of Defence land to Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan (KVS) in Jammu and Kashmir, Punjab and Manipur at a nominal rent of Rupee One per annum.

Gastroenteritis outbreak spreads panic in Budgam

August 23, 2010 at 7:27 PM

Budgam (Jammu and Kashmir), Aug 23 (ANI): Two people have died of gastroenteritis in Budgam district, and as a result, panic buttons have been pressed in the area due to poor medical assistance.

Fresh violence rocks Kashmir Valley, one killed

August 13, 2010 at 12:40 PM

Kupwara (J-K), Aug 13 (ANI): One person was killed and several others were injured in firing by security forces in Jammu and Kashmir's Kupwara District on Friday.

13 killed in latest US drone strike in North Waziristan

June 19, 2010 at 1:43 PM

Islamabad, Jun.19 (ANI): At least 13 people were killed and seven others injured in the latest US drone attack in Pakistan's restive North Waziristan area on Saturday.

Two Pak soldiers, 40 militants killed in FATA

June 10, 2010 at 10:22 PM

Islamabad, Jun.10 (ANI): At least forty extremists and two security officials were reportedly killed in skirmishes between extremists and Pakistan security forces in various areas of the Federally Administered Tribal Areas' (FATA) Mohmand Agency.

Three militant hideouts busted in Jammu and Kashmir

April 3, 2010 at 11:59 AM

Poonch, Apr 3 (ANI): Three militant hideouts were busted in Jammu and Kashmir's Poonch and Ramban Districts from where a huge cache of arms and ammunition was also recovered.

Armed Maoist rebels burn down cellphone tower, ransack sub-division office in Orissa

January 24, 2010 at 9:48 PM

Koraput (Orissa), Jan.24 (ANI): In yet another incident of increasing Maoist menace, armed rebels burnt down a mobile phone relay tower and also ransacked the sub-Division office and burnt down records at Machkund in Orissa's Koraput district.

HC permits Vishal Yadav to attend sister's engagement

December 31, 2009 at 2:45 PM

New Delhi, Dec 31 (ANI): The Delhi High Court on Thursday accepted a petition filed by Vishal Yadav's lawyer that permits him to attend his sister's engagement ceremony on January 3, 2010.

Baitullah's right-hand commander among six militants nabbed in NWFP

December 6, 2009 at 11:40 AM

Islamabad, Dec.6 (ANI) : Pakistan security forces have claimed that they have arrested a close aide of former Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) chief Baitullah Mehsud, Rafiuddin , along with five other militant commanders from Hangu region of the North West Frontier Province (NWFP).

Uttar Pradesh farmers want better prices for sugarcane

October 29, 2009 at 2:55 PM

Bijnor/Bulandshahr(UP), Oct 29 (ANI): Farmers in Uttar Pradesh held agitations across the state on Wednesday demanding better prices for sugarcane.

South Punjab residents fear Taliban infiltration post offensive

October 20, 2009 at 6:12 PM

Islamabad, Oct. 20 (ANI): Following the launch of the Pakistani Army's offensive against militants in South Waziristan, people living in the tribal region of Southern Punjab are panic-stricken over the prospects of fleeing Taliban militants infiltrating into their areas.

South Punjab residents fear Taliban infiltration post offensive

October 20, 2009 at 4:10 PM

Islamabad, Oct. 20 (ANI): Following the launch of the Pakistani Army's offensive against militants in South Waziristan, people living in the tribal region of Southern Punjab are panic-stricken over the prospects of fleeing Taliban militants infiltrating into their areas.

Recovery of mobile phone provides a ray of hope for Aarushi's parents

September 15, 2009 at 3:05 PM

New Delhi, Sept 15 (ANI): A day after the Delhi Police's crime branch reportedly traced murdered teen Aarushi Talwar's mobile phone, her parents on Tuesday said its recovery provides a ray of hope for bringing the murderers to justice.

Pak Madrassa teacher's 'iron-rod and cigarette burn' punishment for nine-year-old

August 12, 2009 at 2:48 PM

Rawalpindi, Aug 12 (ANI): A madrassa teacher allegedly thrashed a nine-year-old student with an iron rod before burning his hands with cigarettes.

Pak's peace committee chief dies in clashed with militants

August 9, 2009 at 3:50 PM

Islamabad, Aug. 9 (ANI): Pakistan's Peace Committee chief Malik Ajmal Khan was killed in a cross firing on Saturday night between militants and committee members.