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Everything you need to know about Chandi Marh Bo: news, reviews, in-depth analysis, opinion and more

Senior national hockey camp in Bangalore from Thursday

May 14, 2013 at 7:26 PM

New Delhi, May 14 (IANS) The senior men's national hockey camp for the FIH World League Round 3 (Semi-Final) at Rotterdam, in the Netherlands, June 13-23, will be held at the Netaji Subhas Southern Centre (NSSC), Bangalore from Thursday. The camp will continue till June 4.

'Sigaram Thodu' shooting kick starts in Haridwar

May 5, 2013 at 4:28 PM

Chennai, May 5 (IANS) Tamil actor Vikram Prabhu-starrer Tamil film "Sigaram Thodu" went on the floors Sunday in a temple at Haridwar, in Uttarakhand.

Omar says J&K will emerge model state

April 10, 2013 at 6:12 PM

Jammu, April 10 (IANS) Saying that many developmental activities have been undertaken in the state despite several hurdles, Chief Minister Omar Abdullah said Wednesday that he was committed to making Jammu and Kashmir a model state.

Preparatory camp of probables for FIH World League starts Saturday

April 5, 2013 at 5:24 PM

New Delhi, April 5 (IANS) In preparation for the FIH World League Round 3 to be held at Rotterdam, Netherlands June 13-23, the training camp of the senior men's hockey core probables will commence at Netaji Subhas Southern Centre (NSSC), Bangalore from April 6 and continue till April 26.

CID officer, student commit suicide in Jharkhand

March 21, 2013 at 6:25 PM

Ranchi, March 21 (IANS) A senior CID officer and an engineering student committed suicide in the Jharkhand capital Thursday in two separate incidents, police said.

Pakistani election official shot dead

March 12, 2013 at 6:14 PM

Islamabad, March 12 (IANS) An election official in Pakistan's southwest Balochistan province was Tuesday shot dead by unidentified motorcycle-riding gunmen in Quetta city, a media report said.

Pakistani election official shot dead

March 12, 2013 at 5:18 PM

Islamabad, March 12 (IANS) An election official in Pakistan's southwest Balochistan province was Tuesday shot dead by unidentified gunmen in Quetta city, a media report said.

Sardar to lead India in Hockey World League

February 5, 2013 at 2:38 PM

New Delhi, Feb 5 (IANS) Sardar Singh will lead India's 18-man squad Hockey India in the Hero Hockey World League Round 2 to be played at the Major Dhyan Chand National Stadium here Feb 18-24.

8 percent Tripura candidates face criminal charges: Report

February 4, 2013 at 12:22 PM

Agartala, Feb 4 (IANS) The number of candidates contesting the Feb 14 polls who have criminal charges filed against them has increased to eight percent, from three percent in the last assembly elections in the state in 2008, a report published Monday said.

Instant social media outbursts new 'literature'?

February 4, 2013 at 11:26 AM

Agra, Feb 4 (IANS) Literature need not all be classic -- even spontaneous outpouring on social media sites count as literature, said panelists during a discussion at the three-day Taj Literary Festival here.

HIL: Delhi Waveriders hold off Mumbai Magicians

January 26, 2013 at 10:00 PM

New Delhi, Jan 26 (IANS) Delhi Waveriders extended their unbeaten run in the Hockey India League by getting past the winless Mumbai Magicians 4-3 at the Major Dhyan Chand Stadium here Saturday.

HIL: Delhi Waveriders take on Mumbai Magicians

January 15, 2013 at 7:46 PM

New Delhi, Jan 15 (IANS) Having got off to a winning start in the Hockey India League (HIL), Delhi Waveriders would try to maintain their position at the top of the points table when they take on Mumbai Magicians at the Major Dhyan Chand Stadium here Wednesday.

Delhi Waveriders edge out Punjab Warriors in HIL opener

January 14, 2013 at 10:09 PM

New Delhi, Jan 14 (IANS) Delhi Waveriders made a winning start in the inaugural Hockey India League, outsmarting the star-studded Jaypee Punjab Warriors 2-1 in the tournament opener at the Major Dhyan Chand Stadium here Monday.

Delhi take on Punjab in HIL opener (Preview)

January 13, 2013 at 5:29 PM

New Delhi, Jan 13 (IANS) The much awaited Hockey India League (HIL) will finally take off Monday when home team Delhi Waveriders take on Jaypee Punjab Warriors in the opener at the Major Dhyan Chand Stadium here.

Asian Champion Trophy: India beat Japan for second win

December 21, 2012 at 8:05 PM

Doha, Dec 21 (IANS) VR Raghunath's brace helped India beat Japan 3-1 giving them their second win in the Asian Champions Trophy hockey tournament here Friday.

HIL auction: Sardar, Sandeep top price charts

December 14, 2012 at 6:52 PM

New Delhi, Dec 14 (IANS) India's star hockey players Sardar Singh and Sandeep Singh have been surprisingly given the highest reserve price ahead of the world's top striker Jamie Dwyer for Hockey India League (HIL) player's auction slated for Sunday.

India to take on Australia in Semi-Final of Hockey Champions Trophy

December 8, 2012 at 11:18 AM

India will face four-time champion Australia in the semifinal of Hockey Champions Trophy in Melbourne on Saturday.

India hockey squad announced for Asian Champions Trophy

December 7, 2012 at 4:44 PM

New Delhi, Dec 7 (IANS) Sardar Singh will lead defending champions India in the Asian Champions Trophy hockey to be held in Doha, Qatar Dec 20-27.

Champions hockey: India lose to Germany but top group

December 4, 2012 at 2:52 PM

Melbourne, Dec 4 (IANS) A spirited India topped Pool A in the FIH Champions Trophy hockey despite losing 2-3 to Olympic champions Germany after giving them a tough fight here Tuesday.

India stretch Australia in Super Series hockey

November 23, 2012 at 7:46 PM

Perth, Nov 23 (IANS) India stretched the mighty Australia before losing 3?4 in their second match of the nine?a?side Lanco International Super Series hockey event here Friday.

India lose to England in Lanco Super Series hockey

November 22, 2012 at 7:46 PM

Perth, Nov 22 (IANS) India went down 1?2 to England in their opening match of the nine?a?side Lanco International Super Series hockey here Thursday.

Sardar to lead Indian hockey team in Champions Trophy

November 5, 2012 at 7:19 PM

New Delhi, Nov 5 (IANS) Sardar Singh will be leading the Indian hockey team in the International Super Series and 34th men's Champions Trophy in Australia, Hockey India (HI) announced Monday.

Hockey probables list pruned down to 33

October 29, 2012 at 4:52 PM

New Delhi, Oct 29 (IANS) Hockey India's (HI) selection committee has pruned down its list of probables for future tournaments from 48 to 33 players.

90 Indian players sign up for Hockey India league

September 12, 2012 at 5:54 PM

New Delhi, Sep 12 (IANS) Indian hockey's best 90 players have signed up for the Hockey India (HI) League players' auction to be held next month in the run up to the prestigious six-team tournament that will make its debut in January 2013.

Acid victim finds hope in new surgeries

August 30, 2012 at 10:35 PM

New Delhi, Aug 30 (IANS) Ten years after an acid attack, 27-year-old Sonali Mukherjee is hoping for a near to normal face with seven surgeries at a hospital here.

Olympics: Mary Kom keeps alive India's medal hopes, hockey team crushed (India Roundup)

August 5, 2012 at 10:49 PM

London, Aug 5 (IANS) Indian boxer M.C. Mary Kom kept alive the medal hopes for her country as women's boxing made its Olympic debut while the men's hockey team was set to make its worst finish in the Games after it suffered a fourth consecutive loss here Sunday.

Olympics hockey: India crushed 1-4 by South Korea

August 5, 2012 at 8:17 PM

London, Aug 5 (IANS) The Indian hockey team's poor performance in the London Olympics continued as they suffered their fourth consecutive loss, going down 1-4 to South Korea in their penultimate group B match at the Riverbank Arena here Sunday.

Pranab Unplugged: Nuggests about India's new president

July 22, 2012 at 9:15 PM

Interesting and little-known nuggets about Pranab Mukherjee, who has been elected India;s 13th president

India, Spain share six goals in first Test

July 6, 2012 at 6:56 PM

Santantder (Spain), July 6 (IANS) India and hosts Spain played out a vibrant 3-3 draw in the first hockey Test at the new facility at La Albericia here.

Chettri to lead Indian hockey team in Olympics

June 11, 2012 at 5:19 PM

New Delhi, June 11 (IANS) Goalkeeper Bharat Chettri Monday was named captain of the Indian hockey team for the Olympics.

Chettri to lead Indian hockey team in Olympics

June 11, 2012 at 4:07 PM

New Delhi, June 11 (IANS) Goalkeeper Bharat Chettri Monday was named captain of the Indian hockey team in the Olympics.

Four from India's Europe tour to miss Olympic hockey

June 10, 2012 at 2:24 PM

New Delhi, June 10 (IANS) The 18-member hockey squad for the London Olympics will be announced Monday even though a 22-member team was cleared Sunday for a Europe tour of Spain and France in preparation for the Games.

Indian Hockey Team announced for France and Spain Tours

June 10, 2012 at 2:13 PM

In the run up to the London Olympics Games 2012, Team India will play a two match Test Series against France and a 3 Nation Invitational Hockey Tournament at Santander, Spain from 28- 30 June 2012 and 14-18 July 2012 respectively

Chandy launches project in Smart City Kochi

June 9, 2012 at 6:40 PM

Kochi, June 9 (IANS) Kerala Saturday stepped up efforts to make itself prominent on the IT map of India and the world with Chief Minister Oomen Chandy launching a project in the Smart City Kochi, a Rs.5,000 crore venture which is expected to provide jobs to over 90,000 professionals.

Hockey India announces the list of 32 probables for signing Annual Contracts

June 8, 2012 at 6:00 PM

Hockey India (HI), the governing body of Indian Field Hockey Friday released a list of 32 Senior Men Core Probables who will be given annual contracts for the year 2012-2013...............

32 hockey players named for central contracts

June 8, 2012 at 3:20 PM

New Delhi, June 8 (IANS) Hockey India (HI) Friday announced a list of 32 senior men core probables who will be awarded with central contracts for the 2012-13 season.

The 'wisdom' of protecting the 'Jarawas'

February 4, 2012 at 7:41 PM

Port Blair (Andaman), Feb 4 (ANI): The recent controversy over the Jarawas started with a video uploaded by a UK-based daily showing semi clad Jarawa tribal women allegedly being forced to entertain tourists. Accusations were made, government and police officials and activists visited the island, probe was ordered and finally two got arrested by Superintendent of Police. And we came safe out of it!

The 'wisdom' of protecting the 'Jarawas'

February 4, 2012 at 12:52 PM

Port Blair (Andaman), Feb 4 (ANI): The recent controversy over the Jarawas started with a video uploaded by a UK-based daily showing semi clad Jarawa tribal women allegedly being forced to entertain tourists. Accusations were made, government and police officials and activists visited the island, probe was ordered and finally two got arrested by Superintendent of Police. And we came safe out of it!

Credit cooperative banks empowering Kashmir's rural women

August 25, 2010 at 5:51 PM

Srinagar, Aug 25 (ANI): The Government of Jammu and Kashmir, and Jammu Credit Cooperative Ltd have jointly taken initiatives to empower women by launching women credit cooperative banks in rural areas of the state.here are eight branches of the women's cooperative bank in Jammu division, with 40 female employees. These branches are in district Sambha, R. S. Pura, Bisnah, Purkhoo, Pargwal and Marh among others.

Credit cooperative banks empowering Kashmir's rural women

August 25, 2010 at 5:37 PM

Srinagar, Aug 25 (ANI): The Government of Jammu and Kashmir, and Jammu Credit Cooperative Ltd have jointly taken initiatives to empower women by launching women credit cooperative banks in rural areas of the state.here are eight branches of the women's cooperative bank in Jammu division, with 40 female employees. These branches are in district Sambha, R. S. Pura, Bisnah, Purkhoo, Pargwal and Marh among others.

Forest fire guts woods near Haridwar

April 10, 2010 at 5:00 PM

Haridwar, Apr 10 (ANI): A massive forest fire burnt down expansive stretches of woodlands in the vicinity of Chandi Devi Mandir in the Rajaji National Park of Haridwar in Uttarakhand.

Chandigarh made "zero-budget" film chosen for Green Lifestyle Film Fest

March 16, 2010 at 1:30 PM

Nevada (US), Mar 16 (ANI): "The Green Warriors of Chandi's Fortress", a zero-budget film shot on recycled tapes using a handy cam about an environmental campaign of Chandigarh, will form part of international "Green Lifestyle Film Festival" in University of California-Los Angeles (USA) from March 19-21.

Teachers, students hail Calcutta court's order to troops to vacate Lalgarh schools

November 26, 2009 at 1:39 PM

Lalgarh (WB), Nov 26 (ANI): Teachers and students in a Lalgrah village cluster on Wednesday welcomed the Calcutta High Court's recent order asking paramilitary troops to vacate all school campuses by November 30.

Three kids burnt to death in Jammu and Kashmir

April 20, 2009 at 6:56 PM

Jammu, April 20 (IANS) Three children were burnt to death after three huts caught fire due to short circuit in a village of Jammu and Kashmir, a legislator said.

India beat Malaysia 3-0 in Azlan Shah Cup

April 8, 2009 at 8:24 PM

Ipoh, Apr 8 (ANI): Indian hockey team played tremendously well in a do or die match to beat Malaysia 3-0 in the second round-robin match of the Sultan Azlan Shah Cup hockey tournament.

Floriculture getting popular in Jammu and Kashmir

February 4, 2009 at 11:08 AM

Jammu, Feb 4 (ANI): Farmers in border areas of Jammu and Kashmir are shifting from traditional crops to cultivation of flowers, as floriculture is proving more lucrative.

Docu-feature on Ganguly to be screened at Eden Gardens Jan 18

January 10, 2009 at 10:23 PM

Kolkata, Jan 10 (IANS) In appreciation of Sourav Ganguly's contribution to cricket at the national and state levels, a docu-feature on him is to be screened at the Eden Gardens here Jan 18, the day the Cricket Association of Bengal (CAB) will felicitate the former India captain.

Blockade stops UK firm Vedanta from entry to tribal lands in Orissa

January 7, 2009 at 9:36 PM

Kondh (Orissa), Jan.7 (ANI): A blockade mounted by more than 50 protestors stopped British mining company Vedanta entering the land of the Dongria Kondh and other Kondh tribes under cover of darkness last night.

Notification issued for seventh phase of J-K Assembly polls

November 26, 2008 at 2:39 PM

Srinagar, Nov 26 (ANI): The notification for the seventh and final phase of assembly elections in 21 constituencies of Jammu and Kashmir, spread over three districts of Srinagar, was issued today.

3,000 priests seek divine intervention to end financial crisis

November 23, 2008 at 1:31 PM

Ramosana (Gujarat), Nov 23 (IANS) This small village in Gujarat's Mehsana district is witnessing a religious ritual in which 3,000 priests have begun chanting hymns to invoke divine intervention to tackle the global financial crisis.

Jammu and Kashmir assembly polls from Nov 17

October 19, 2008 at 2:13 PM

New Delhi, Oct 19 (IANS) Ending the uncertainty over elections in Jammu and Kashmir, the Election Commission Sunday announced seven-phased polls in the troubled state, from Nov 17 to Dec 24. Counting will be held Dec 28.

Fishermen in Balasore seek government support for Pomfret

January 1, 2008 at 12:00 AM

Balasore (Orissa), Sep.17 (ANI): Several fishermen in Orissa's coastal Balasore want that the government should make necessary arrangements to facilitate export of the local Pomfret fish, as it holds a bigger market in Asian countries and beyond.

Sandeep's brace helps Dynamos to tame Shers

December 29, 2007 at 1:01 AM

Riding on a brace struck by drag-flick specialist Sandeep Singh Chandigarh Dynamos came from behind to score a hard fought 2-1 win over Sher-e-Jallandhar in a keenly contested match of the 4th Premier Hockey

First form of Durga, â??Shailputriâ?? is worshipped on the first day

October 12, 2007 at 12:00 AM

Today starts the yearâ??s largest festival of Hindus, â??worship of Devi Durgaâ?? in the season of â??Sharadâ?? (autumn) which will continue for pious nine days. The festival is observed twice a year once in the month of Chaitra another in Ashwin.