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Lift your look by sporting scarf

May 20, 2013 at 7:02 PM

New Delhi, May 20 (IANS) Scarf is an accessory that never goes out of style irrespective of season. Wear this wardrobe staple in various colours and fabrics around your neck in different ways and also on other body parts.

Landslides, house collapses kill eight in Mizoram; 11 missing

May 11, 2013 at 8:46 PM

Aizawl, May 11 (IANS) At least eight people were killed and 11 were missing, while 25 others sustained injuries in Mizoram Saturday, when nine houses were swept away in a massive landslide, officials said.

SSC : Combined Graduate Level Examination date extended, download revised Hall ticket

April 13, 2013 at 11:23 AM

The Combined Graduate Level Examination, 2013, which was scheduled on 14th April, 2013,

Recruitment for Junior and Senior Translator in SSC, Click here for details

April 11, 2013 at 11:15 AM

Staff Selection Commission is going to hold a combined All India Open Examination for recruitment to the posts of Junior Hindi Translators

PM to hold meeting on Direct Benefits Transfer system today

April 5, 2013 at 10:52 AM

New Delhi, Apr 5 (ANI): Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh will hold a meeting of the National Committee on Direct Benefits Transfer (DBT) to review the rollout of the system so far and the approaches and strategies being adopted for expansion into new districts and schemes.

UK diplomat discusses retail reforms, Lankan Tamils plight with Karunanidhi

December 3, 2012 at 7:08 PM

Chennai, Dec.3 (ANI): British Deputy High Commissioner in Chennai, Mike Nitha Vrianakih, met Dravida Munnettra Kazhagam (DMK) leader and former Tamil Nadu chief minister M. Karunanidhi on Monday.

British Deputy High Commissioner discuses FDI issue with Karunanidhi

December 3, 2012 at 5:56 PM

Chennai, Dec 3 (ANI): British Deputy High Commissioner in Southern India, Mike Nithavrianakis, met DMK supremo M. Karunanidhi here on Monday and discussed the issue of Tamils in Sri Lanka and the Centre's decision to introduce Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) in multi-brand retail.

Mob attacks Dalits, torches over huts in Tamil Nadu's Dharmapuri District

November 9, 2012 at 4:21 PM

Dharmapuri (Tamil Nadu), Nov.9 (ANI): A mob attacked Dalits in Tamil Nadu's Dharmapuri District on Friday. Huts of over 250 Dalits were also torched, following a dispute over an inter-caste marriage.

Rajasthan RPSC Reserve List of LDC Combined Exam 2011-2012 results declared

October 18, 2012 at 10:46 AM

Rajasthan RPSC Reserve List of LDC Combined Exam 2011-2012 result has been declared. With the results, the list of RPSC, Secretariat and Subordinate Offices has also been declared.

Kejriwal alleges nexus between DLF and Haryana Govt, asks for white paper

October 9, 2012 at 6:38 PM

As per the earlier speculations social activist turned politician Arvind Kejriwal today on Monday attacked Robert Vadra and DLF saying there is a nexus between DLF and Haryana Government and Robert Vadra is the direct beneficiary.

Maharashtra aims to boost organ donations, widens net

October 1, 2012 at 1:34 PM

Mumbai, Oct 1 (IANS) In a bid to boost organ donations, the Maharashtra government has initiated several measures aimed at strengthening the health network and widening the net of prospective donors, a top official said Monday.

AC rail fares to increase by 3.7 percent from October 1

September 27, 2012 at 5:54 PM

New Delhi, Sep 27 (ANI): With the exit of Mamata Banerjee-led Trinamool Congress (TMC) from the ruling UPA Government, the finance ministry has decided to levy service tax on AC rail travel and freight services fares, which are set to increase by 3.7 percent from October 1.

Congress blames BJP for degradation of primary education in schools

July 24, 2012 at 6:37 PM

Congress leader of Opposition in the Standing Committee South Delhi Municipal Council (SDMC) Farhad Suri has said that erstwhile MCD has been spending more than one fourth of its revenue on primary education every year but still general public has not been inclined to send their children to M.C. Schools.

China mulls shark fin ban at official banquets

July 3, 2012 at 6:46 PM

Beijing, July 3 (IANS) Shark fin soup, considered a delicacy and a social status symbol in China, may no longer be served at official banquets as Beijing plans to issue new guidelines banning the seafood in an attempt to protect the endangered marine creature.

Passport Mela to be held on weekend

June 29, 2012 at 3:28 PM

In order to fulfill the flooding demand for passport services in summer periods, the Ministry of External Affairs has decided to open Regional Passport Offices including Passport Seva Kendras under their jurisdiction at Delhi and Bengaluru at this weekend............

Passport Mela to be held at eight passport offices on June 30 and July 1

June 29, 2012 at 11:32 AM

New Delhi, June 29 (ANI): In order to meet the unprecedented demand for passport services during these months, the Ministry of External Affairs has decided to open Regional Passport Offices including Passport Seva Kendras under their jurisdiction at Delhi and Bengaluru on June 30 and July 1; at Visakhapatnam, Chennai, Coimbatore, Pune, Nagpur, Goa and Malappuram on June 30; and at Surat, Madurai, PSK Ahmedabad I and PSK Vadodara (under RPO Ahmedabad) and PSK Tirupati (under RPO Hyderabad) on July 1.

Weekend passport melas in 7 cities

June 22, 2012 at 10:20 PM

New Delhi, June 22 (IANS) Amid reports of delays in online applications for passports and the growing logjam, the external affairs ministry Friday announced that passport offices in seven cities - Delhi, Ghaziabad, Bangalore, Chennai, Hyderabad, Lucknow and Amritsar - will remain open this Saturday-Sunday.

Passport offices to remain open this weekend

June 22, 2012 at 5:39 PM

New Delhi, June 22 (IANS) Amid reports of delays in online applications of passports and the growing logjam, the external affairs ministry Friday announced that passport offices in Delhi, Ghaziabad, Bangalore, Chennai, Hyderabad, Lucknow and Amritisar will be open Saturday and Sunday.

Men's workplaces 'harbour more bacteria than women's'

May 31, 2012 at 11:59 AM

Washington, May 31 (ANI): Offices inhabited by men have significantly more bacteria than women's, according to a new study.

46 die in road accidents across 3 states

May 28, 2012 at 5:27 PM

Mumbai/Kolkata/Chennai, May 28 (IANS) At least 46 people have been killed and 55 injured in road accidents in three states, once again highlighting the lack of safety measures on India's highways.

Assam plans new cells to tackle Maoists, fake currency

May 14, 2012 at 4:26 PM

Guwahati, May 14 (IANS) The Assam government will soon set up two separate cells of the state police to tackle Maoist activities and the menace of counterfeit currency, Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi announced Monday.

Tourism working group proposes focus on skill development

April 20, 2012 at 8:13 PM

New Delhi, April 20 (IANS) As proposed by the working group on tourism constituted by the Planning Commission for the 12th Five-Year Plan, more focus will be placed on skill development and capacity building to bridge the gap in demand and supply in manpower in the hospitality sector, the Tourism ministry said Friday.

Budget benefits NRIs and quashes tax fears (Comment)

April 7, 2012 at 10:57 AM

When a non-resident Indian (NRI) lands in India now, he or she can zoom through customs with duty-free goods worth Rs.35,000 ($685). That's a small increase from the earlier duty-free allowance of Rs.25,000.

Tamil Nadu to study LNG power project feasibility

March 29, 2012 at 3:37 PM

Chennai, March 29 (IANS) The Tamil Nadu government will examine the feasibility of setting up a 500 MW power plant to be fired by liquefied natural gas (LNG), Chief Minister J. Jayalalithaa told the assembly here Thursday.

Now more interest on Small Saving Schemes

March 27, 2012 at 5:48 PM

Now investment in Small Saving Schemes has become more fruitful as earned interest on deposit rates in some popular small saving schemes have gone up higher by up to 0.5%.......

Tamil Nadu government offers subsidies to boost chilli production

February 1, 2012 at 8:46 PM

Dharmapuri, Feb 1 (ANI): Chilli farmers in Tamil Nadu are set to gain profit on the back of state government subsidies.

Tamil Nadu government offers subsidies to boost chilli production

February 1, 2012 at 5:47 PM

Dharmapuri, Feb 1 (ANI): Chilli farmers in Tamil Nadu are set to gain profit on the back of state government subsidies.

India, Myanmar resolves to strengthen cooperation in border issues

January 24, 2012 at 8:25 PM

New Delhi, Jan 24 (ANI): India and Myanmar have expressed commitment to strengthen cooperation in border issues.

India, Myanmar resolves to strengthen cooperation in border issues

January 24, 2012 at 1:35 PM

New Delhi, Jan 24 (ANI): India and Myanmar have expressed commitment to strengthen cooperation in border issues.

Snake handling training for Tamil Nadu forest officials

December 23, 2011 at 4:25 PM

Dharmapuri, Dec 23 (ANI): Forest authorities in Tamil Nadu's Dharmapuri District conducted a training programme to educate and train staff on how to handle snakes and to make them aware about importance of maintaining the ecological balance.

Oz police raid Age newspaper offices over ruling party's database hacking allegations

December 15, 2011 at 1:45 PM

Melbourne, Dec 15 (ANI): Offices of the Australian newspaper, The Age, have been raided by the police following allegations of illegal access of the ruling Labour Party's database.

Fun night-outs with colleagues boosts teamwork

December 8, 2011 at 4:41 PM

London, Dec 8 (ANI): Socialising after office hours with colleagues can serve as a good morale booster for employees, give way to teamwork and also help developing trust and camaraderie, a new study has suggested.

Inland fish farming gaining popularity in Tamil Nadu

November 2, 2011 at 7:18 PM

Dharmapuri, Nov 2 (ANI): Inland fish farming has gained popularity and has emerged as a main source of livelihood for the farmers in Mankarai village near Pennagram Taluck in Tamil Nadu's Dharmapuri district, as they incurred huge losses in the fields.

Dharmapuri conservationists concerned over dwindling reptile population

September 7, 2011 at 7:39 PM

Dharmapuri (Tamil nadu), Sep.7 (ANI): Conservationists in Dharmapuri district of Tamil Nadu have expressed concern over the dwindling population of reptiles.

Brit bureaucrats using taxpayer-funded credit cards to buy yoga equipments for quango

September 3, 2011 at 5:39 PM

London, Sept 3 (ANI): British bureaucrats have reportedly used taxpayer-funded credit cards to purchase yoga equipments for quangos, along with other accessories.

Dharmapuri farmers shift to sunflower cultivation for more profits

August 13, 2011 at 5:09 PM

Dharmapuri (Tamil Nadu), Aug.13 (ANI): Farmers in Tamil Nadu's Dharmapuri district have shifted to sunflower cultivation in the quest of earning more profits from the seasonal crop.

Now, hang-outs could predict who you could befriend on Facebook

August 5, 2011 at 7:35 PM

London, August 05 (ANI): Social networks like Facebook and Twitter often suggest people you may know based on your existing 'friends'. Now, researchers at the University of Cambridge have found a new way of predicting which people may become friends on social network sites - based on the type of places they visit.

Rakesh Sood appointed next Ambassador of India to France

July 29, 2011 at 8:56 PM

New Delhi, July 29 (ANI): Rakesh Sood was on Friday appointed as the next Ambassador of India to France.

UAE reiterates its full support for India's candidature for permanent UNSC seat

June 28, 2011 at 9:23 PM

New Delhi, June 28 (ANI): Foreign Minister of the United Arab Emirates, Sheikh Abdullah Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, has reiterated UAE's full support for India's candidature for a permanent seat in the UN Security Council.

India, Japan sign TKDL access agreement

April 20, 2011 at 9:52 PM

New Delhi, Apr 20 (ANI): The Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR), India, signed the Traditional Knowledge Digital Library (TKDL) access agreement with the Japan Patent Office (JPO) here today.

DMK pulls up Vijayakanth for beating party worker

March 31, 2011 at 4:52 PM

Chennai, Mar 31 (ANI): The Dravida Munnettra Kazhagam (DMK) has criticized Desiya Murpokku Dravida Kazhagam (DMDK) chief and actor Vijayakanth for beating up his assistant during a poll rally in Tamil Nadu.

International conference on utilization of TKDL kicks off tomorrow

March 21, 2011 at 3:49 PM

New Delhi, Mar 21 (ANI): A three-day international conference on 'Utilization of the Traditional Knowledge Digital Library (TKDL) as a model for the protection of traditional knowledge' will begin here on Tuesday.

Diplomacy is conduct of relations aimed at reconciliation: Vice President Ansari

March 11, 2011 at 9:37 PM

New Delhi, Mar 11 (ANI): Vice President Mohammad Hamid Ansari today said that Diplomacy is the conduct of relations among political entities aimed at reconciliation and accommodation of viewpoints and interests.

Business shuts down following Gorkha Strike in Siliguri

February 11, 2011 at 5:54 PM

Siliguri, Feb 11 (ANI): Local business was hit badly in Siliguri , West Bengal on Friday , following a shutdown call given by the Gorkha Janamukhti Morcha (GJM).

Tamil Nadu farmers take to onion cultivation

November 6, 2010 at 2:19 PM

Dharmapuri, Nov 6 (ANI): Onions usually make a person cry when he or she cuts them but these very vegetables seem to be an index of joy for the farmers in Dharmapuri and Krishnagiri regions of Tamil Nadu.

Tamil Nadu farmers take to betel nut cultivation

October 28, 2010 at 5:33 PM

Dharmapuri (Tamil Nadu), Oct.28 (ANI): Farmers and traders of Samanoor village in Tamil Nadu's Dharmapuri district make good profits from household business of betel nut cultivation.

CWG scam: Income Tax raids offices of contractors

October 28, 2010 at 2:05 PM

New Delhi, Oct 28 (ANI): Offices of several contractors, who were involved with the recently held XIXth Commonwealth Games, were raided by income tax officials on Thursday.

CWG scam: Income Tax raids offices of contractors

October 28, 2010 at 1:07 PM

New Delhi, Oct 28 (ANI): Offices of several contractors, who were involved with the recently held XIXth Commonwealth Games, were raided by income tax officials on Thursday.

A-G report unearths massive irregularities in Pakistan's defence expenditure

September 25, 2010 at 1:38 PM

Islamabad, Sep 25 (ANI): A whopping 2.5 billion rupees were wasted in "commonly occurring irregularities" in several departments of Pakistan's armed forces and defence ministry, a report formulated by the Auditor General of Pakistan has revealed.

Vice President Ansari to give awards for books written in Hindi

September 14, 2010 at 9:56 AM

New Delhi, Sep 14 (ANI): Vice President Mohammad Hamid Ansari will on Tuesday give away Rajeev Gandhi Gyan-Vigyan Maulik Pustak Lekhan Puraskar and Indira Gandhi Raj Bhasha Purskar 2008-09 for original book writing in Hindi on the occasion of Hindi Day.

Vice President Ansari to give awards for books written in Hindi

September 13, 2010 at 3:41 PM

New Delhi, Sep 13 (ANI): Vice President Mohammad Hamid Ansari will on Tuesday give away Rajeev Gandhi Gyan-Vigyan Maulik Pustak Lekhan Puraskar and Indira Gandhi Raj Bhasha Purskar 2008-09 for original book writing in Hindi on the occasion of Hindi Day.

Levi Johnston's first stop on Wasilla mayor campaign

August 26, 2010 at 5:16 PM

Washington, August 26 (ANI): Levi Johnston made his first official stop on his campaign for mayor of Wasilla, Alaska at the Chimo Guns shop in his hometown, it has been reported.

Levi Johnston as Wasilla mayor?

August 24, 2010 at 5:36 PM

Washington, Aug 24 (ANI): Former Alaska governor Sarah Palin's daughter Bristol's ex-fiance Levi Johnston has announced that he is running for office in Alaska.

Curfew hits normal life in Jammu and Kashmir

August 23, 2010 at 3:33 PM

Srinagar, Aug 23 (ANI): Shops were shut and police personnel patrolled the streets as curfew continued affecting normal life in Srinagar on Monday.

Pak flood victims supplied drinking water containing tadpoles at relief camp

August 21, 2010 at 1:27 PM

Karachi, Aug.21 (ANI): The dreadful condition under which flood affected people in relief camps in Pakistan's Sindh province are being forced to live has come to light with reports of tadpoles being found in drinking water supplies at these camps.

India's cocoa export to international market increasing

August 20, 2010 at 8:35 PM

Dharampuri (Tamil Nadu), Aug 20 (ANI): India's exports of cocoa to the international market have reached 60 to 70 percent of the total output.

Social security card holding Bengal villagers get land grants, rice subsidies

August 16, 2010 at 4:45 PM

Jhargam (West Bengal), Aug 16 (ANI): Seeking to encourage and give hope to villagers possessing social security cards, authorities in Jhargam town in West Bengal's West Midnapore District distributed rice at subsidized rates of Rs 2 per kilo, along with land grants.

Tamil Nadu farmers rejoice over sunflower bumper crop

August 9, 2010 at 10:54 PM

Dharampuri (Tamil Nadu), Aug 9 (ANI): Farmers of Tamil Nadu's Dharampuri district rejoicing after good rains and favourable climatic conditions have helped deliver a bumper sunflower crop.

Govt. to undertake Rs. 1,011 crore Mission Mode Project for Visa

April 27, 2010 at 7:38 PM

New Delhi, April 27 (ANI): The Government is going to ensure modernization and upgradation of immigration services in the country through a Mission Mode Project (MMP) under the National e-Governance Plan (NeGP).

Papaya cultivation gains popularity among Tamil Nadu farmers

April 8, 2010 at 7:55 PM

Dharampuri (Tamil Nadu), April 8 (ANI): A large number of farmers in Tamil Nadu's Dharmapuri district are reaping good benefits from papaya cultivation.

Tamil Nadu chilli farmers benefit from 'drip irrigation' technique

March 26, 2010 at 3:57 PM

Chennai, Mar 26 (ANI): The drip irrigation technique has benefited chilli farmers in Tamil Nadu's Dharmapuri district.

Thousand-year-old idol discovered in Tamil Nadu

March 26, 2010 at 3:17 PM

Chennai, Mar 26 (ANI): An ancient idol of Lord Vishnu, believed to be 1,000 years old, was uncovered during the desilting of a temple tank in Tamil Nadu's Kooram village in Dharmapuri District.

Archaeologists to unravel origins of iron and steel in India

March 23, 2010 at 11:32 AM

Washington, March 23 (ANI): In a new research, archaeologists have studied the origins of high carbon steel-making and iron in the southern Indian sub-continent.

Archaeologists in England find gems from Roman times

February 16, 2010 at 3:36 PM

London, Feb 16 (ANI): Archaeologists have discovered a gold ring and a gemstone in a field near Upton Grey in Hampshire, UK, dating back to Roman times.

Ansari visits Civic Offices in Malawian capital, hopes to re-invigorate ties

January 8, 2010 at 9:53 AM

Lilongwe (Malawi), Jan.8 (ANI): Indian Vice-President Mohammad Hamid Ansari and his wife Salma Ansari today visited the Malawian Government's Civic Offices soon after his arrival here from Zambian capital Lusaka on a three-day official visit.

India to make a bid for hosting football World Cup: Kalmadi

November 28, 2009 at 11:28 PM

Port of Spain, Nov.28 (ANI): Commonwealth Games Organising Committee Chairman Suresh Kalmadi on Saturday said, given the popularity of soccer in India, and the fact that the country will soon have international class stadias, India will soon make a bid to host the Football World Cup.

Planning Commission approves Rs.1,011 crore for Mission Mode Project on IVFRT

October 30, 2009 at 7:45 PM

New Delhi, Oct 30(ANI): Union Home Minister P. Chidambaram on Friday said the Planning Commission gave in-principle approval for Rs.1,011 crore for the implementation of the Mission Mode Project on Immigration, Visa and Foreigners Registration and Tracking (IVFRT).

Tamil Nadu village children row boats to go to school

October 15, 2009 at 4:07 PM

Alambadi (Tamil Nadu), Oct 15 (ANI): Lack of schools in the vicinity forced the children to undertake risky boat rides through the Hogenakkal river to go to their school in Alambadi village in Tamil Nadu's Dharmapuri District.

Vocational training for youths to keep them away from Maoists

October 9, 2009 at 8:54 PM

Krishnagiri (Tamil Nadu), Oct. 9 (ANI): To wean them away from the Maoists' influence, Tamil Nadu Police and district administration are imparting vocational training to the youth.

Centre to provide state of art postal services before Commonwealth Games

September 30, 2009 at 6:49 PM

New Delhi, Sep. 30 (ANI): Ahead of the Commonwealth Games next year, the Centre has charted out a comprehensive plan to provide state of art postal services in New Delhi.

Titanic-themed five star hotel to be erected in Belfast

September 7, 2009 at 3:35 PM

London, Sep. 7 (ANI): A Titanic-themed boutique hotel is set to be erected at the old headquarters of the Belfast shipyard where the fated Olympic-class passenger liner was built.

Ex-Alaska Governor Palin reports receiving 15 gifts costing over 250 dollars

August 19, 2009 at 1:46 PM

Juneau (Alaska, US), Aug.19 (ANI): Former Alaska Governor Sarah Palin has reported receiving more than a dozen gifts last year, including a gun case, a glass elephant and a statue of the Virgin Mary.

Sarah Palin eyeing bigger game than Alaska Gov run in 2010?

June 24, 2009 at 1:25 PM

London, June 24 (ANI): Amid growing speculation that Sarah Palin will not seek re-election as Alaska Governor in 2010, many Republicans and Democrats across the state have begun eyeing running for the post.

Spring is indeed the time for baby boom

June 6, 2009 at 2:51 PM

Sydney, June 6 (ANI): New Aussie statistics seem to have confirmed the belief that summer loving leads to more babies in spring, but only in part.

Poll duties, election campaigns affect government functioning

May 10, 2009 at 1:09 PM

Agra, May 10 (IANS) The 'no work' culture at most government offices since the first week of April has hit the common man as even routine jobs are being postponed pending the formation of a new government after May 16.

Over 17,000 airline passengers screened for swine flu across India

May 1, 2009 at 6:38 PM

New Delhi, May 1 (ANI): Over 17,000 airline passengers have been screened at various airports around the country for swine flu in the wake of the Indian Government ordering a health screening of all passengers coming from countries affected by the virus.

No human cases of swine flu as yet, says govt

May 1, 2009 at 1:01 AM

As the World Health Organization (WHO) has raised the pandemic alert for Swine flu from level 4 to level 5 because of its present situation and widespread concern of human infection

Vijaykant causes traffic snarl

April 24, 2009 at 10:00 PM

Chennai, April 24 (IANS) Actor-turned-politician Vijaykant, angry over action by Election Commission officials, caused a traffic snarl for more than two hours on an arterial road in Tamil Nadu's Dharmapuri district Friday, police said.

AP Congress expels 40 rebels

April 7, 2009 at 4:43 PM

Hyderabad, Apr 7 (ANI): The Andhra Pradesh Congress Committee (APCC) on Tuesday expelled 40 rebels for six years, after they filed their nomination papers as independents for the Andhra Pradesh Assembly elections.

PMK to contest seven Lok Sabha seats

March 28, 2009 at 4:35 PM

Chennai, March 28 (IANS) AIADMK leader J. Jayalalitha Saturday announced a seat-sharing pact with the PMK for the Lok Sabha election, giving it six seats in Tamil Nadu and one in nearby Puducherry and describing her larger alliance as 'an unbeatable winning combination'.

Growing demand among NRIs to become overseas citizens of India (Diaspora Watch)

March 24, 2009 at 1:09 PM

Regular NRI visitors to India are increasingly switching from a five-year visa to either a PIO (Person of Indian Origin) Card that allows them visa-free entry for 15 years or an OCI (Overseas Citizen of India) status that allows them a life time entry and stay in India. This is the Indian version of the much sought after American 'Green Card'.

Schemes empower women in a Tamil Nadu village

March 5, 2009 at 6:18 PM

Arurur (Tamil Nadu), Mar 5 (ANI): Hundreds of women residing in a village in Tamil Nadu have become self-reliant after the launch of numerous self-help groups in the area.

Lankan refugees appeal to India to save Tamils in island nation

February 16, 2009 at 6:40 PM

Dharmapuri, (TN), Feb 16 (ANI): Sri Lankan refugees on Monday appealed to the Indian Government to save Tamils in the island nation.

CCEA approves computerization, networking of post offices

February 11, 2009 at 6:18 PM

New Delhi, Feb 11 (ANI): The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) today approved a proposal of the Department of Posts for the computerization and networking of post offices, divisional offices, sub divisional offices.

Protestors smash bus screens in strike-hit Tamil Nadu

February 4, 2009 at 1:32 PM

Chennai, Feb 4 (ANI): Protestors of various political parties, excluding the ruling Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK), today smashed the window screens of some state-owned vehicles in strike-hit Tamil Nadu.

Protestors smash bus screens in strike-hit Tamil Nadu

February 4, 2009 at 1:31 PM

Chennai, Feb 4 (ANI): Protestors of various political parties, excluding the ruling Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK), today smashed the window screens of some state-owned vehicles in strike-hit Tamil Nadu.

Large open offices stress people out

January 14, 2009 at 9:44 AM

Sydney, Jan 14 (IANS) Offices housed in large, open spaces can be really bad for health, causing high stress and blood pressure levels, besides conflicts and attrition. Researcher of Indian origin Vinesh Oommen, who led the study, said the evidence they found was 'absolutely shocking'.

Impact of terror attack on daily life in Mumbai

November 27, 2008 at 5:07 PM

Mumbai, Nov 27 (IANS) The following has been, in a nutshell, the impact on daily life in India's commercial and entertainment capital Thursday, following the terrorist attacks:

Forest brigand Veerappan's widow, three others arrested

November 26, 2008 at 9:08 PM

Bangalore, Nov 26 (IANS) Muthulakshmi, wife of slain forest brigand Veerappan, and three others were arrested in the early hours of Wednesday from the Karnataka-Tamil Nadu border by the Karnataka police for five criminal cases against them, the police said.

Forest brigand Veerappan's widow arrested

November 26, 2008 at 4:42 PM

Bangalore, Nov 26 (IANS) Muthulakshmi, wife of slain forest brigand Veerappan, was arrested in the early hours of Wednesday from the Karnataka-Tamil Nadu border by the Karnataka police for five criminal cases against her, the police said.

EU deplores lack of democracy progress in Myanmar

November 11, 2008 at 12:18 AM

Brussels, Nov 10 (IANS) The European Union Monday deplored the 'lack of progress' towards democracy in Myanmar and said that elections slated for 2010 in the junta-ruled nation would have no credibility unless pro-democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi was released.

35,000 private buses off roads for a day in Kerala

October 30, 2008 at 6:43 PM

Kozhikode, Oct 30 (IANS) Around 35,000 private buses kept off the roads in Kerala Thursday affecting normal life as operators protested the government's decision to allow only state-owned buses on certain routes.

Postal Money Order goes Electronic

October 10, 2008 at 1:01 AM

It?s now time for Department of Posts to go hi-tech as it has switched over to electronic transmission of Money Order (EMO) from Friday

PM convenes Cabinet meet over incessant attack on Christians

October 8, 2008 at 12:00 AM

With incessant attacks on Christian community and vandalising church property refusing to die down in Orissa and Karnataka despite issuing several advisories

Four drown in Cauvery river in Tamil Nadu

October 6, 2008 at 12:00 AM

Dharmapuri (Tamil Nadu) Sep 28 (IANS) Four youths drowned in the Cauvery river in Tamil Nadu Sunday, officials said.

India Post to disburse micro-credit in eight states and North-East

October 6, 2008 at 7:57 PM

New Delhi, Sept 29 (ANI): India Post is now poised to disburse micro-credit to Women Self Help Groups in eight states and the NorthEast in a tie-up with the National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD).

India Post to disburse micro-credit in eight states and North-East

January 1, 2008 at 12:00 AM

New Delhi, Sept 29 (ANI): India Post is now poised to disburse micro-credit to Women Self Help Groups in eight states and the NorthEast in a tie-up with the National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD).

Four drown in Cauvery river in Tamil Nadu

January 1, 2008 at 12:00 AM

Dharmapuri (Tamil Nadu) Sep 28 (IANS) Four youths drowned in the Cauvery river in Tamil Nadu Sunday, officials said.

Raghuvansh Prasad Singh calls for guidelines to proper upkeep of land records

January 1, 2008 at 12:00 AM

New Delhi, Sept 24 (ANI): Union Rural Development Minister Dr. Raghuvansh Prasad Singh has called for devising appropriate guidelines that help and facilitate the proper upkeep of land records in the country.

New logo for department of posts

January 1, 2008 at 12:00 AM

New Delhi, Sept 22 (ANI): India Post will have a changed logo from tomorrow that will be seen across all post offices and postal services of the country.