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Eight killed, 17 wounded in Pakistan blast

April 28, 2013 at 2:04 PM

Islamabad, April 28 (IANS) At least eight people were killed and 17 others injured in a blast Sunday outside the office of an independent election candidate in Pakistan's northwest tribal region, a media report said.

Blast in NW Pakistan kills 8, injures 17

April 28, 2013 at 1:32 PM

Islamabad, Apr. 28 (Xinhua-ANI): At least eight people were killed and 17 others injured when a blast went off outside an independent election candidate's office in Pakistan's northwest city of Kohat on Sudnay morning, reported local Urdu TV channel Ary.

Sikhs protest in London over death penalty for four community members in India

April 7, 2013 at 9:40 AM

London, Apr. 7 (ANI): A group of Sikhs in UK protested outside the Houses of Parliament as part of a campaign to end the death penalty in India.

President Mukherjee supports sparrow conservation

April 1, 2013 at 7:56 PM

Mumbai, April 1 (IANS) Nature Forever Society (NFS), which works for the conservation of house sparrows, said Monday that President Pranab Mukherjee supports the cause.

Afghan actor killed in NATO air strike

March 11, 2013 at 6:35 AM

Moscow, March 11 (IANS/RIA Novosti) Prominent Afghan actor Nazar Mohammad Majnonyar Helmandi who starred in over a dozen films highlighting the struggle against drug trafficking and terrorism was killed in a NATO air strike in southern Afghanistan.

Afghan actor killed in NATO air strike

March 10, 2013 at 7:15 PM

Moscow, March 10 (IANS/RIA Novosti) Prominent Afghan actor Nazar Mohammad Majnonyar Helmandi who starred in more than a dozen films has been killed in a NATO air strike in Afghanistan.

Afghan Taliban refuses to hold talks with govt. at Paris meet

December 10, 2012 at 11:52 AM

Islamabad, Dec. 10 (ANI): Amidst speculation that the Afghan Taliban will reach out to the Northern Alliance at an international conference in France this month, the ultra-orthodox outfit has said it will not negotiate with any Afghan group or government official.

Bangladesh mourns victims of garment factory fire

November 27, 2012 at 7:42 PM

Dhaka, Nov.27 (ANI): Bangladesh on Tuesday mourned the death of 112 workers who were killed in a devastating garment factory fire, even as the police launched a manhunt for the owners of the enterprise.

Sheila Dikshit launches India's largest sparrow conservation movement in Delhi

August 14, 2012 at 8:45 PM

New Delhi, Aug.14 (ANI): Launching the "Rise for the Sparrows" campaign, India's largest conservation movement to save sparrows today, Delhi Chief Minister Sheila Dikshit declared the sparrow as the "State Bird of Delhi," a decision that is expected to go a long way in raising awareness and attention on the species.

House sparrow is Delhi's state bird

August 14, 2012 at 2:20 PM

New Delhi, Aug 14 (IANS) The humble house sparrow was Tuesday conferred the status of Delhi's 'state bird'.

Donkey bomb kills district police chief, wounds 3 in Afghanistan

August 6, 2012 at 3:45 PM

Kabul, Aug. 6 (Xinhua-ANI): The anti- government militants planted mine on the back of a donkey and targeted a district police chief killing him on the spot and injuring three others in Ghor province 360 km west of Afghan capital Kabul on Monday, provincial police chief said.

Emirates Cricket Board outgoing CEO satisfied with arrangements for Pak-Australia series in UAE

July 29, 2012 at 3:54 PM

Dubai, July 29 (ANI): The outgoing chief executive officer of the Emirates Cricket Board (ECB), Dilawar Mani, has expressed satisfaction over the arrangements made for the one-day series between Pakistan and Australia.

Pakistani varsity students design solar car

June 21, 2012 at 1:17 PM

Islamabad, June 21 (IANS) Students of physics at a university in Pakistan have designed a solar car and want to introduce the energy-friendly and pollution-free vehicle at the commercial level.

Pakistani man kills mother, brothers, himself

June 14, 2012 at 12:23 PM

Islamabad, June 14 (IANS) A man in Pakistan's northwestern city of Peshawar shot himself dead after killing his mother and two brothers following a family brawl, Geo News reported Thursday.

UAE likely to be 'home' again for Pak cricket series against Australia

June 8, 2012 at 3:36 PM

Lahore, June 8 (ANI): Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) representative Intikhab Alam, deputed to assess the facilities at Malaysia and the United Arab Emirates (UAE), has reached Dubai, where he will meet the Emirates Cricket Board (ECB) chief Dilawar Mani and other officials to assess the facilities to be provided to the Australians, in case the Pakistan home series is to be played in UAE.

Pakistan civil militias quit fight against Taliban

May 24, 2012 at 5:32 PM

Islamabad, May 24 (IANS) Civilian resistance groups in northwest Pakistan have quit fighting against the Taliban due to lack of government support, a media report said Thursday.

Emirates Cricket Board proposes seven match Pak, Australia T20 series

May 22, 2012 at 5:54 PM

Islamabad, May 22(ANI): The Emirates Cricket Board (ECB) has proposed a seven match Twenty20 series between Pakistan and Australia in order to tackle the grilling conditions in the Middle Eastern country.

PCB pondering UAE as possible venue for Oz series but averse to postponement

May 21, 2012 at 12:43 PM

Islamabad, May 21(ANI): The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) would consider UAE as a possible home venue for their limited over series against Australia, but is opposed to postponing the series, as suggested by the Emirates Cricket Board (ECB).

SC dismisses clemency plea for Rajoana

March 30, 2012 at 7:13 PM

The Supreme Court of India Friday dismissed the plea of a NGO seeking clemency for Balwant Singh Rajoana, who is on death sentence and his execution is scheduled on March 31, 2012.........

Badal to meet president to seek clemency for Rajoana

March 28, 2012 at 7:04 PM

New Delhi, March 28 (IANS) Punjab Chief Minister Parkash Singh Badal is expected to meet President Pratibha Patil to demand clemency for Balwant Singh Rajoana, a Babbar Khalsa International terrorist facing death sentence for the assassination of then chief minister Beant Singh.

Rajoana hanging row: Many Sikhs groups call 'Punjab' bandh today

March 28, 2012 at 12:47 PM

The row over proposed hanging to Babbar Khalsa terrorist Balwant Singh Rajoana scheduled on March 31, has intensified as several Sikh groups including Siromani Gurudwara Prabandhak Committee (SGPC)........

Punjab jailor wants Sikh terrorist's death warrant deferred

March 26, 2012 at 3:04 PM

Chandigarh, March 26 (IANS) The Patiala jail superintendent Monday moved a petition in a court here seeking deferment of Sikh terrorist Balwant Singh Rajoana's death warrant, saying the legal process in the assassination case of former Punjab chief minister Beant Singh was still on.

Aaqib Javed signs three-year contract as UAE coach

March 8, 2012 at 8:31 PM

Islamabad, Mar 8 (ANI): Former Pakistan fast bowler Aaqib Javed has signed a three-year contract as head coach of United Arab Emirates (UAE).

Aaqib Javed signs three-year contract as UAE coach

March 8, 2012 at 12:31 PM

Islamabad, Mar 8 (ANI): Former Pakistan fast bowler Aaqib Javed has signed a three-year contract as head coach of United Arab Emirates (UAE).

UAE says Pak bowling coach Aqib Javed 'prime choice' for team's head coach

February 11, 2012 at 11:57 AM

Dubai, Feb 11 (ANI): The Emirates Cricket Board (ECB) has termed Pakistan's bowling coach Aqib Javed its 'prime' choice as the UAE team's head coach.

Pakistan Cricket Board, Abu Dhabi Cricket Club reject 'racism' claims amid UAE series

January 29, 2012 at 8:28 PM

Karachi, Jan 29(ANI): Both Pakistan Cricket Board and the Abu Dhabi Cricket Club have denied claims of a racial segregation between Pakistani and England fans in the ongoing Test series in the United Arab Emirates.

Pakistan Cricket Board, Abu Dhabi Cricket Club reject 'racism' claims amid UAE series

January 29, 2012 at 4:28 PM

Karachi, Jan 29(ANI): Both Pakistan Cricket Board and the Abu Dhabi Cricket Club have denied claims of a racial segregation between Pakistani and England fans in the ongoing Test series in the United Arab Emirates.

UAE wants to host 'highly anticipated' Indo-Pak cricket series

November 26, 2011 at 5:27 PM

Dubai, Nov 26 (ANI): The Emirates Cricket Board (ECB) has expressed a desire to host a highly anticipated series between India and Pakistan, if it was to be held at a neutral venue.

Lethargic incompetence of officials prevents Pak from hosting Davis Cup

November 26, 2011 at 2:15 PM

Islamabad, Nov 26 (ANI): Pakistan has lost an opportunity to host the Davis Cup due to its incompetent and lethargic officials.

PTF patron felicitates Aisam, Bopanna for winning Stockholm Open doubles final

October 26, 2011 at 4:29 PM

Islamabad, Oct 26(ANI): Senator Syed Dilawar Abbas, Patron of the Pakistan Tennis Federation (PTF), has congratulated Aisam-ul-Haq Qureshi and his Indian partner, Rohan Bopanna, for winning the Stockholm Open doubles final.

All three UAE international cricket venues set to host all format matches for first time

October 8, 2011 at 7:27 PM

Abu Dhabi, Oct 8(ANI): All three international cricket venues in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) are set to witness the best of action for the first time, with Pakistan hosting the series against Sri Lanka and England in the country.

Neutral venue: SLC deny confirming UAE series with Pakistan

July 24, 2011 at 1:27 PM

Lahore, July 24 (ANI): Pakistan's 'home' series against Sri Lanka scheduled for the UAE is now in jeopardy after a newspaper reporting claiming that Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) have not yet agreed to play at the chosen venues despite the arrangements having already begun.

PCB urged to make long-term plans to host 'profitable' home series in UAE

May 30, 2011 at 5:11 PM

Karachi, May 30(ANI): The Emirates Cricket Board (ECB) chief, Dilawar Mani, has urged the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) to make long-term plans to host matches in the United Arab Emirates (UAE).

PCB approaches ECB for hosting cricket matches in UAE

May 29, 2011 at 11:32 AM

Lahore, May 29 (ANI): The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has approached the Emirates Cricket Board for hosting its home series in the UAE, ECB Chief Executive Officer Dilawar Mani has said.

Anti-Taliban militia in northwest Pak ends cooperation with government

March 11, 2011 at 2:57 PM

Islamabad, Mar 11(ANI): The head of a pro-government militia fighting the Taliban in northwest Pakistan has declared to end all cooperation with the government, accusing it of failing to provide enough support.

'Cheated' Anti-Taliban lashkars in Pak threaten to end support to govt in war on terror

December 10, 2010 at 11:48 AM

Peshawar, Dec 10 (ANI): Anti-Taliban militias in Pakistan have threatened to withdraw their support to the government and police in the war on terror if their demands are not met within ten days.

UAE offers to stage Pak's upcoming 'home series' against Sri Lanka and England

October 29, 2010 at 2:03 PM

Karachi, Oct 29 (ANI): A top official of the Emirates Cricket Board has offered Pakistan the chance of staging more of their home matches in the UAE before international cricket resumes in the troubled country.

Taliban remain deadly threat in Peshawar despite Pak Army's 'purging' claims

October 18, 2010 at 6:23 PM

Peshawar, Oct 18 (ANI): Although the Pakistani military claims it has been eliminating the Taliban presence in the Peshawar Frontier Regions (FR), the locals there have little hope, as following the end of earlier operations, the Taliban had regained control of the area.

Sushma Swaraj says visit to Jammu and Kashmir successful

September 21, 2010 at 1:16 PM

Srinagar, Sep 21 (ANI): Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha, Sushma Swaraj has said the decision to meet the separatist was not a collective decision of the all party delegation to Jammu and Kashmir.

Kashmir: All-party delegation to visit Tangmarg, hospitals today

September 21, 2010 at 11:50 AM

Jammu, Sep 21 (ANI): The 39-member all-party delegation, which arrived in Srinagar on Monday to assess the ground situation, will visit Tangmarg, which had witnessed some of the worst violence.

Jammu-Kashmir political parties urge Centre to reach alienated sections of State

September 20, 2010 at 10:46 PM

Srinagar, Sep. 20 (ANI): Political parties of Jammu and Kashmir and other stake holders in the State on Monday urged the Central Government to reach out to the alienated sections of people and intensify the dialogue process to restore peace and order in the State.

Pak tennis sensation Aisam gets grand welcome at home

September 16, 2010 at 3:56 PM

Lahore, Sept 16 (ANI): Pakistan's tennis star Aisam-ul-Haq Qureshi received a hero's homecoming, with government and Pakistan Tennis Federation (PTF) officials welcoming him with garlands, as his fans raised slogans "long live Aisam" and "our new hero."

Sania may partner Pakistani tennis star Aisam-ul-Haq in 'mixed doubles'

April 11, 2010 at 12:22 PM

Karachi, Apr.11 (ANI): Indian tennis ace Sania Mirza may partner young Pakistani player Aisam-ul-Haq in mixed-doubles matches.

Abu Dhabi set to host its debut Test match between Pakistan, South Africa

April 1, 2010 at 3:05 PM

Karachi, Apr.1 (ANI): Abu Dhabi is likely to become the newest Test venue in the world with Pakistan planning to hold one of its two 'home' Tests against South Africa in October here.

Sania should follow tradition, play for Pak after marriage: PTF chief

April 1, 2010 at 12:09 PM

Karachi, Apr.1 (ANI): Pakistan Tennis Federation (PTF) chief Dilawar Abbas has said that India's tennis sensation Sania Mirza should represent Pakistan in international tennis tournaments after entering into wedlock with cricketer Shoaib Malik.

Retired Director General of Income Tax has plan to cure sick and dying without any drugs

March 18, 2010 at 12:04 PM

Nevada (US), Mar 18 (ANI): A retired Director General of Income Tax of India says that give him your terminally ill and dying for few months and he will return them healthy and vibrant.

Pak gives up on hosting Davis Cup tie against New Zealand

March 15, 2010 at 2:50 PM

Islamabad, Mar 12(AN): The Pakistan's Tennis Federation (PTF) has given up hope of hosting its Davis Cup tie against New Zealand in July following a series of militant attacks in the country like last Friday's suicide bomb attacks in Lahore.

Alleged RAW agent arrested for criminal conspiracy in Pak

June 7, 2009 at 10:37 AM

Lahore, Jun.7 (ANI): The Lahore police has registered a case of criminal conspiracy against an alleged RAW spy, Behram Khan.

Lone ranger Sajjad loses poll but wins base

May 16, 2009 at 8:09 PM

Srinagar, May 16 (IANS) His poll defeat may have come as a disappointment, but for Sajjad Lone, the only Kashmiri separatist leader who broke the secessionist taboo to plunge into the electoral fray, his maiden election experience will help him revive his base in the northern part of the Valley, say analysts.

NC-Congress combine sweeps Kashmir polls

May 16, 2009 at 4:09 PM

Srinagar, May 16 (IANS) The National Conference (NC)-Congress combine won five of the six Jammu and Kashmir Lok Sabha constituencies while an independent was leading in Ladakh.

NC-Congress leading in four Kashmir seats

May 16, 2009 at 3:16 PM

Srinagar, May 16 (IANS) The National Conference-Congress combine was leading in four of the six Lok Sabha seats in Jammu and Kashmir till 2 p.m. Saturday.

National Conference-Congress leading in four of six seats in Jammu and Kashmir

May 16, 2009 at 1:49 PM

Srinagar/Jammu May 16 (IANS) The National Conference-Congress combine was leading in four out of the six Lok Sabha seats in Jammu and Kashmir by noon Saturday while trends were yet to come in from one seat.

Over 40 percent voting in Baramulla, 61 in Ladakh

May 14, 2009 at 10:22 AM

Baramulla, May 13 (IANS) Hundreds of thousands of enthusiastic voters Wednesday defied a boycott call by separatists and threats from militant groups to vote in Jammu and Kashmir's Baramulla constituency Wednesday.

Over 40 percent voting in Baramulla, 55 in Ladakh

May 14, 2009 at 10:21 AM

Baramulla, May 13 (IANS) Hundreds of thousands of enthusiastic voters came out in Jammu and Kashmir's Baramulla constituency Wednesday to exercise their franchise despite a boycott call by separatists and threats from militant groups.

Over 33 percent voter turnout in Kashmir's Baramulla

May 14, 2009 at 10:20 AM

Baramulla, May 13 (IANS) Hundreds of thousands of enthusiastic voters came out in Jammu and Kashmir's Baramulla constituency Wednesday to exercise their democratic right despite a boycott call by separatists and threats from militant groups.

Over 25 percent voting in Kashmir's Baramulla

May 14, 2009 at 10:18 AM

Baramulla, May 13 (IANS) Over 25 percent voting was recorded in Jammu and Kashmir's Baramulla constituency until 1 p.m. Wednesday after a slow start early in the day despite a boycott call by separatists and threats from militant groups.

Over 16 percent voting in Jammu and Kashmir

May 14, 2009 at 10:16 AM

Baramulla, May 13 (IANS) Over 16 percent voting was recorded in Jammu and Kashmir's Baramulla and Ladakh constituencies until 11 a.m. Wednesday after a slow start early in the day amid a boycott call by separatists.

Sajjad Lone votes in ancestral town

May 14, 2009 at 10:13 AM

Baramulla, May 13 (IANS) Sajjad Gani Lone, who is fighting elections for this Lok Sabha seat in Jammu and Kashmir, Wednesday voted in his ancestral town of Handwara.

Voting begins in Jammu and Kashmir

May 14, 2009 at 10:12 AM

Baramulla (Jammu and Kashmir), May 13 (IANS) Polling began peacefully in the Baramulla and Ladakh Lok Sabha seats of Jammu and Kashmir Wednesday morning.

Air force pressed into poll duty in Jammu and Kashmir

May 14, 2009 at 10:10 AM

Srinagar, May 12 (IANS) The Indian Air Force pressed its helicopters into service to take poll officials and material to snow-bound areas in two Jammu and Kashmir parliamentary constituencies where voting will be held Wednesday in the last round of the general elections.

All eyes on Sajjad Lone (Poll Curtainraiser - Jammu and Kashmir)

May 12, 2009 at 1:59 PM

Srinagar, May 12 (IANS) As the constituencies of Baramulla and Ladakh in Jammu and Kashmir go to the polls in the last phase Wednesday, all eyes are on separatist leader Sajjad Gani Lone, the surprise entrant in the poll ring.

Refugees crowd Pakistani camps as army battles Taliban

May 12, 2009 at 1:59 PM

Mardan (Pakistan), May 12 (DPA) Liaquat Umar fled his home after a stray mortar shell exploded almost on his doorstep in Mingora, the main city of Pakistan's Swat district, where troops are battling the Taliban.

Security restrictions, shutdown disrupt life in Kashmir

May 12, 2009 at 1:29 PM

Srinagar, May 12 (IANS) Security restrictions in Srinagar and a shutdown called by separatists affected normal life in Jammu and Kashmir Tuesday ahead of polls in the Baramulla and Ladakh constituencies in the last phase Wednesday.

Poll campaign ends peacefully in Baramulla, Ladakh

May 11, 2009 at 7:36 PM

Srinagar, May 11 (IANS) Poll campaigning ended peacefully Monday evening for two Jammu and Kashmir Lok Sabha constituencies, Baramulla and Ladakh, where voting will be held Wednesday.

Separatist leader Sajjad Lone contesting polls in Kashmir

May 11, 2009 at 2:29 PM

Baramulla (J-K), May 11 (ANI): Having plunged headlong into an electoral campaign as the first separatist in Kashmir to contest the polls since a revolt broke out in Kashmir in 1989, People's Conference chairman Sajjad Gani Lone says he has changed his strategy, not his ideology.

Brit Pakistani cricketer says customs drilled holes in bats worth 536 pounds

May 9, 2009 at 2:02 PM

London, May 9 (ANI): A British Pakistani cricketer has alleged that Customs officials ruined eight of his bats by drilling holes in them to check for drugs.

Pak media criticises PCB for unprofessional handling of ODI series

April 28, 2009 at 4:27 PM

Lahore, Apr 28 (ANI): Pakistani media has blasted the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB), organising the ongoing five-match one-day international (ODI) series in the United Arab Emirates, for failing to handle the 'home series' in a professional way despite the presence of 'too many officials' here.

Sajjad Lone files nomination in Kashmir

April 24, 2009 at 1:36 PM

Baramulla/Srinagar, Apr 24 (ANI): People's Conference chairman Sajjad Gani Lone filed nomination from Baramulla-Kupwara constituency, becoming the first separatist leader in Kashmir to contest the general elections.

Defeated PDP candidate in fray from Kashmir

April 6, 2009 at 8:22 PM

Srinagar, April 6 (IANS) The opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Jammu and Kashmir Monday declared its candidates for two parliamentary constituencies in the valley.

Pakistan hockey coach wary of Sandeep's skills

March 31, 2009 at 6:44 PM

Karachi, March 31 (IANS) The Pakistan hockey team is wary of Indian captain Sandeep Singh's ability to convert penalty corners and see the defender as one of the biggest hurdles in their bid to regain the Sultan Azlan Shah Cup in the Malaysian city of Ipoh in April.

Pakistan questions Philippines' security after Davis Cup switch

March 18, 2009 at 7:10 PM

Karachi, March 18 (IANS) Pakistan Wednesday questioned the security situation in the Philippines after its Davis Cup second round tie was switched from Lahore to Manila due to security fears.

Pakistan to resist shifting of Davis Cup tie to Manila

March 13, 2009 at 4:52 PM

Islamabad, Mar 13 (ANI): Pakistan has vowed to resist any attempt to shift their Davis Cup tennis home tie against Philippines to a neutral venue or Manila over security concerns.

Fencing isolates two villages on the India-Pak border

March 9, 2009 at 6:31 PM

Ferozepur, March 8 (ANI): People of Mahar Jamsher and Dilawar Bheni villages have been isolated due to wrong fencing in 1984, with the result they villagers feel that they are half in India and half in Pakistan.

Trouts, a lucrative proposition in Kashmir

January 20, 2009 at 5:19 PM

Rajouri, Jan 20 (ANI): Trout fish cultivation has gained fillip in Jammu and Kashmir's Rajouri District as the State Fisheries Department is successfully harnessing the potential to produce trout, a valuable commercial fish.

Indian tennis official backs Pakistan over Davis Cup tie

December 17, 2008 at 5:53 PM

Karachi, Dec 17 (IANS) Pakistan has received unexpected support from India on its right to host their Davis Cup tie against Oman that was recently shifted from Lahore citing security concerns.

Davis Cup tie shifted from Pakistan due to security

December 15, 2008 at 9:53 PM

Karachi, Dec 15 (IANS) After cricket and hockey, it's now the turn of Pakistan tennis to suffer because of the security situation in the country.

Fire engulfs house, seven die

November 20, 2008 at 4:18 PM

Nagpur, Nov 20 (IANS) Seven members of a family, including four children, were burnt alive when their house in village Gondi Mohgaon of Maharashtra was engulfed in a fire even as they slept early Thursday, police said.

Five soldiers killed in Pakistan suicide bombing

November 17, 2008 at 6:42 PM

Islamabad, Nov 17 (DPA) Five soldiers were killed Monday in a suicide bombing at an army check post in Pakistan's restive Swat valley, security officials said.

PCB willing to shift India series to a neutral venue in "worst-case" scenario

November 14, 2008 at 1:46 PM

Karachi, Nov 14 (ANI): Amid signals emerging from India that it might not send its cricket team to Pakistan to play a series early next year due to "security reasons", the PCB has said that it was willing to host the series at a neutral offshore venue.

Suicide bombings, airstrikes kill over 35 in Pakistan

November 7, 2008 at 11:46 AM

Islamabad, Nov 7 (DPA) More than 35 people have been killed in two suicide attacks by suspected Taliban militants, and airstrikes of army helicopter gunships in north-west Pakistan, officials said.

At least 55 killed in Pakistan earthquake (Third lead)

October 29, 2008 at 12:54 PM

Islamabad, Oct 29 (DPA) A powerful earthquake rattled Pakistan's southwestern Balochistan province Wednesday morning, killing at least 55 people and injuring scores of others, officials said. However, media reports put the number of dead at 80.

Time's green hero Dilawar Mohammed fights for the sparrow

October 7, 2008 at 12:00 AM

Mumbai, Oct 7 (IANS) Dilawar Mohammed, one of the winners of Time magazine's Heroes of the Environment-2008, is a crusader for the almost ignored bird - the common sparrow.

'Hero of the environment' says he has many rivers to clean

October 7, 2008 at 12:00 AM

Chandigarh, Oct 7 (IANS) India's river cleansing holy man Balbir Singh Seechewal says he still has a long way to go after being profiled in a recent edition of the US based Time magazine as a 'Hero of the Environment'.

Sania Mirza wants to play exhibition matches in Pak

January 1, 2008 at 12:00 AM

Beijing, Aug 14 (ANI): India's tennis sensation Sania Mirza has expressed willingness to play exhibition matches in Pakistan, but added that she was yet to receive a formal invitation in this regard.

State opens Himalayan alpine valley to tourists

July 16, 2007 at 1:01 AM

Often ignored in the popular literature of tourism, Gurez valley got the attention of state tourism department and was opened to tourists including foreign nationals with the inauguration of festival in Gurez valley. Gurez festival inaugurated