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

Google signs MoU to train engineering students in Andhra

May 14, 2013 at 9:10 PM

Hyderabad, May 14 (IANS) Google India Private Limited Tuesday signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Andhra Pradesh government to train engineering students of Jawahar Knowledge Centres (JKC) in latest technologies like mobile and cloud computing.

Two-year-old sexually assaulted by neighbour in Delhi

May 12, 2013 at 7:26 PM

New Delhi, May 12 (IANS) A two-year-old girl was sexually assaulted by a 23-year-old neighbour inside her house, police said Sunday. The man has been arrested.

Mob torches bus after biker crushed in Delhi

May 8, 2013 at 9:04 PM

New Delhi, May 8 (IANS) A more than a hundred-strong mob set a bus on fire and vandalised another one after a motorcyclist was mowed down by a chartered bus here Wednesday morning, police said.

Constant comparisons to my sisters made me stronger, says Khloe Kardashian

May 1, 2013 at 2:36 PM

London, May. 1 (ANI): Khloe Kardashian has said that being constantly critiqued about the way she looks "stings" - but has also made her "stronger."

Quake jolts Pakistan

May 1, 2013 at 1:56 PM

Islamabad, May 1 (IANS) A moderate earthquake of 5.8-magnitude rocked parts of Pakistan Wednesday, a media report said.

Surviving Boston bombing suspect may not be able to speak after throat injury: US official

April 21, 2013 at 12:20 PM

Washington, Apr. 21 (ANI): The surviving suspect of the Boston Marathon bombings may not be able to talk after he suffered an injury to his throat, a federal official has said.

Grimshaw, Hagan keen to buy Price's car

April 4, 2013 at 5:16 AM

London, April 4 (IANS) TV and radio presenter Nick Grimshaw and TV show "Geordie Shore" star Holly Hagan want to buy former model Katie Price's pink Range Rover after she tweeted about wanting to sell the vehicle.

Myanmar may use force to curb riots

March 29, 2013 at 4:34 AM

Yangon, March 29 (IANS) Myanmar President U Thein Sein has warned of using force as a last resort to suppress the current rioting in the country and protect people.

Afghan police kill 12 Taliban fighters

March 18, 2013 at 12:25 PM

Kabul, Mar. 18 (Xinhua-ANI): Units of Afghan national police during series of operations across the country over the past 24 hours have killed 12 Taliban militants, Interior Ministry said in a statement released here on Monday.

Khloe Kardashian 'almost faked a heart attack' to not host 'X Factor'

March 16, 2013 at 11:02 AM

London, Mar. 16 (ANI): Khloe Kardashian was so nervous before hosting the US 'X Factor' that she wanted her mum (and manager) Kris Jenner to call the show and tell them she had suffered a heart attack so she didn't have to go to work.

Children rescued from illegal 'homes' in Jaipur

March 13, 2013 at 3:18 PM

Jaipur, March 13 (IANS) The Rajasthan government rescued 49 children, including 27 girls, from illegal confinement at two illegal child shelter homes in the state capital, officials said Wednesday.

Oklahoma University signs MoU with Andhra

March 11, 2013 at 8:11 PM

Hyderabad, March 11 (IANS) The Oklahoma State University Monday signed a MoU with the Andhra Pradesh Society For Knowledge Network (APSFKNW) to explore offering joint certificate programmes.

Oklahoma University signs MoU with Andhra

March 11, 2013 at 5:23 PM

Hyderabad, March 11 (IANS) The Oklahoma State University Monday signed a MoU with the Andhra Pradesh Society For Knowledge Network (APSFKNW) to explore offering joint certificate programmes.

Snooki loses 42 pounds and debuts post-baby bod in bikini

March 7, 2013 at 12:59 PM

Washington, Mar. 7 (ANI): Reality star Nicole "Snooki" Polizzi, who shed 42 pounds after her baby boy Lorenzo's birth, has now shown her post pregnancy body in revealing bikini.

Tagore works to be translated into Urdu

March 1, 2013 at 4:59 PM

New Delhi, Mar 1 (IANS) A century after Rabindranath Tagore won the Nobel Prize for Literature, his works have found translation into almost every major language spoken in the world; his works remain relevant, and translations continue. One such project seeks to translate 10 of Tagore's works from Bengali to Urdu.

One-way traffic resumes on Jammu-Srinagar highway

February 24, 2013 at 5:39 PM

Srinagar, Feb. 24 (ANI): The Jammu-Srinagar National Highway re-opened on Sunday for one way vehicular traffic after remaining blocked for almost two days following the continuous heavy snowfall in the Kashmir valley.

Landslides cause closure of Jammu-Srinagar highway

February 22, 2013 at 3:46 PM

Jammu, Feb 22 (IANS) The 300-km-long Jammu-Srinagar highway, the only lifeline to Kashmir Valley, closed again Friday as landslides caused by heavy rain and snow sent large boulders shooting down.

Iranian man's pocket picked in Delhi bus

January 24, 2013 at 7:04 PM

New Delhi, Jan 24 (IANS) A 35-year-old Iranian businessman lost Rs.22,000 when his pocket was picked in a bus here, police said Thursday.

Khloe Kardashian happy to be heavier

January 20, 2013 at 11:21 AM

Los Angeles, Jan 20 (IANS) Reality TV star Khloe Kardashian has accepted her curves and has no desire to be super skinny anymore, but believes that people will always criticise her figure.

PM, Sonia inaugurate Jaipur tunnel

January 19, 2013 at 6:57 PM

Jaipur, Jan 19 (IANS) Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and Congress president Sonia Gandhi Saturday inaugurated a 2.8-km tunnel here that offers an alternative route to connect the Rajasthan capital with Agra in Uttar Pradesh, an official said.

Khloe throws husband out of house

January 17, 2013 at 3:37 PM

Los Angeles, Jan 17 (IANS) Reality TV star Khloe Kardashian has reportedly thrown husband Lamar Odom out of their $4 million mansion.

Srinagar-Jammu highway shut due to snowfall

December 29, 2012 at 12:29 PM

Srinagar, Dec 29 (IANS) Fresh snowfall Saturday forced the closure of the Srinagar-Jammu highway Saturday.

J&K home department report shows violence ebbing

December 28, 2012 at 12:29 PM

Jammu, Dec 28 (IANS) The Jammu and Kashmir home department's report for the year 2012 has brought some good news. In the year 2012, the state witnessed the lowest number of terror-related violence since militancy erupted 23 years ago.

Khloe Kardashian's Christmas shopping worry

December 24, 2012 at 7:41 AM

Los Angeles, Dec 24 (IANS) Reality TV star Khloe Kardashian hates Christmas shopping, as she often worries forgetting a member of her large family while buying presents.

Walk in Kolkata to highlight human trafficking

December 22, 2012 at 7:33 PM

Kolkata, Dec 22 (IANS) Highlighting the issue of human trafficking, hundreds of students, victims, volunteers and activists walked through the city hub Saturday holding placards and posters designed to create awareness about the issue.

AMRI fire: Victims' kin, survivors still in shock (One year after)

December 9, 2012 at 1:00 PM

Kolkata, Dec 9 (IANS) Dhananjoy Pal, who lost his teenaged daughter this day a year ago in the AMRI hospital fire, laments why it was his "little girl" and not he who was choked to death.

Kabir Khan at bike rally on World Aids Day

December 1, 2012 at 5:31 PM

Jaipur, Dec 1 (IANS) A bike rally was organised here Saturday by Rays, a non-government organisation, to mark the World AIDS Day that was led by "Ek Tha Tiger" director Kabir Khan to spread awareness and express solidarity with the HIV-positive fraternity.

1996 Lajpat Nagar blasts: Delhi court commutes militant's death sentence(European parliaeent item

November 22, 2012 at 4:10 PM

New Delhi, Nov.22 (ANI): The Delhi High Court on Thursday commuted to life term the death sentence awarded to a Jammu Kashmir Islamic Front (JKIF) militant in connection with the 1996 Lajpat Nagar blast case.

Snooki turns redhead

November 14, 2012 at 4:59 AM

New York, Nov 14 (IANS) Reality TV star Snooki has dyed her hair red.

Khloe confident of getting pregnant

November 7, 2012 at 6:40 AM

Los Angeles, Nov 7 (IANS) Reality TV star Khloe Kardashian and her husband Lamar Odom have been trying for a baby for around three years with no success, but she insists she's not worried as she knows it will happen eventually.

Artistes from across India depict rich folklore during dance festival in Jaipur

November 4, 2012 at 3:19 PM

Jaipur (Rajasthan), Nov.4 (ANI): Dancers from across India recently took part in the Lok Rang Festival in Jaipur, Rajasthan, showcasing India's rich art and culture.

Khloe Kardashian puts family plans on hold

October 29, 2012 at 9:28 AM

Los Angeles, Oct 29 (IANS) Reality TV star Khloe Kardashian's dream of becoming a mommy is being put on hold.

US man too drunk to pose for mugshot gets help from cops

October 11, 2012 at 3:48 PM

London, Oct 11 (ANI): A man from Texas, who was arrested for public intoxication outside an Irish pub, was so drunk that the police had to forcibly hold his head up so that they could take his mugshot.

It was the best moment of my life, said Rudisha on winning gold at London Olympic 2012

September 28, 2012 at 9:06 PM

David Lekuta Rudisha (23), a Kenyan sprinter and world record holder in 800 metre category, Friday said that winning gold at London was the best moment of his life and he wanted to win these championships......................

Myanmar grants amnesty to over 500 prisoners

September 17, 2012 at 4:54 PM

Yangon, Sep 17 (IANS) The Myanmar government Monday granted amnesty to 514 prisoners, including foreigners, said authorities.

Snooki's pregnancy symptoms same as hangover, says Guadagnino

September 13, 2012 at 4:18 PM

Washington, Sept 13 (ANI): Snooki's 'Jersey Shore' co-star, Vinny Guadagnino recently revealed that her pregnancy symptoms were quite similar to when she was hungover.

Snooki's pregnancy symptoms same as hangover, says Guadagnino

September 13, 2012 at 3:46 PM

Washington, Sept 13 (ANI): Snooki's 'Jersey Shore' co-star, Vinny Guadagnino recently revealed that her pregnancy symptoms were quite similar to when she was hungover.

Four killed in mysterious Delhi shooting spree

September 7, 2012 at 10:15 PM

New Delhi, Sep 7 (IANS) Two men shot dead three people, including the 12-year daughter of one of the assailants, in a shooting spree here Friday before one of them turned the gun on himself, police said. Three others, including the second gunman, were injured in the incident.

Toxic fume kills woman in Thane

September 1, 2012 at 1:05 PM

Thane (Maharashtra), Sep 1 (IANS) A 75-year-old woman suffocated to death and a man fell sick after inhaling toxic fumes that leaked out of a chemical tank near here Saturday, police said.

Gerrard admits he may never fulfill 'greatest' dream of lifting PL trophy

August 29, 2012 at 1:23 PM

London, Aug 29(ANI): Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard has admitted his illustrious career might end without winning a Premier League trophy, but believes the Reds can still fight for the domestic glory in coming seasons, provided they perform consistently.

10 die in Jaipur of rain-triggered disasters

August 22, 2012 at 8:32 PM

Jaipur, Aug 22 (IANS) Rains continued to create havoc as the death toll rose to eight in this Rajasthan capital in incidents of wall collapses and electrocution, an official said Wednesday.

Six dead as heavy rains lash Jaipur

August 22, 2012 at 12:00 PM

Jaipur, Aug 22 (IANS) At least six people died in a wall collapse and due to electrocution as heavy rains lashed the Rajasthan capital overnight, officials said Wednesday.

Feasting all night long - at Jama Masjid of course (Feature)

August 10, 2012 at 3:13 PM

New Delhi, Aug 10 (IANS) It's the time for fasting but also for feasting, and not just for devout Muslims observing the 30-day roza. For foodies all over, Ramzan is the time to soak in the Eid spirit and what better place than the historic walled city of the national capital with the majestic Jama Masjid looming in the backdrop.

Tunnel from Pakistan discovered near IB in Kashmir

July 28, 2012 at 8:10 PM

Jammu, July 28 (IANS) A tunnel originating from the Pakistani side of the international border in Kashmir has been discovered near an army post in Jammu, police said Saturday.

Powers crisis turns into law-and-order scare for UP government

July 24, 2012 at 12:11 PM

Lucknow, July 24 (IANS) A minister booed at a public meeting, a legislator being held hostage, power stations being attacked, electricity department men being beaten up - the power crisis in Uttar Pradesh, a state of 200 milllion people, has turned into a law and order scare for the Akhilesh Yadav government.

After village court allows live-in, woman, stepson forced to leave village

July 23, 2012 at 7:31 PM

Patna, July 23 (IANS) A 22-year-old woman and her stepson of the same age, who were allowed by a village court to live as a couple, have left their home in Bihar's Buxar district after threats of social boycott, police said Monday.

Pranab celebrates with 'sandesh', 'laddoos'

July 22, 2012 at 8:11 PM

New Delhi, July 22 (IANS) 'Motichoor laddoos', 'malai kulhars' and the evergreen 'sandesh'....sweets were being distrubuted galore Sunday after Pranab Mukherjee was elected president of India.

Court gives CBI papers linked to Abhishek Verma's case

July 17, 2012 at 9:36 PM

New Delhi, July 17 (IANS) Some documents which were purportedly sent to a special court here by an NGO over a corruption case related to Abhishek Verma, an accused in the naval war room leak, were handed over to the CBI.

Police defuse bomb in Srinagar

July 12, 2012 at 8:16 PM

Srinagar, July 12 (ANI): Police defused a bomb placed in a suitcase near the Jawahar Tunnel, dubbed as state's lifeline, here on Thursday.

22 industrial clusters to be redeveloped in Delhi

June 11, 2012 at 7:43 PM

New Delhi, June 11 (IANS) The Delhi Development Authority (DDA) has paved the way for redevelopment of 22 industrial clusters in the city through the notification of regulations in this regard, Delhi Industries and Labour Minister Ramakant Goswami said Monday.

CBSE results: Central schools outshine private schools in Delhi

May 28, 2012 at 1:11 PM

New Delhi, May 28 (IANS) Central government schools like Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalayas (JNV) and Kendriya Vidyalayas (KV) in Delhi have fared better than private schools in this year's Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) Class 12 examination, an official statement said Monday.

"Absence of quick response team led to high toll in Assam ferry tragedy'

May 4, 2012 at 7:34 PM

Guwahati, May 4 (IANS) Lack of any quick response team (QRT) in lower Assam's Dhubri district as well absence of any life-saving equipment on the vessel led to a high number of casualties in Monday's accident when a ferry, with almost 350 people on board, capsized in stormy weather, a disaster management authority official said.

UP's food scam: CBI raids 12 places in Lucknow

April 21, 2012 at 3:41 PM

Lucknow, April 21 (IANS) The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) raided as many as twelve places in Lucknow Saturday in connection with the multi-million-rupee foodgrain scam which took place during the Mulayam Singh Yadav regime in 2004. The present Prisons Minister Raghuraj Pratap Singh alias Raja Bhaiyya was food and civil supplies minister then.

Delhi votes for better civic amenities

April 15, 2012 at 6:59 PM

New Delhi, April 15 (IANS) Better sanitation, roads, education, health and other civic amenities were on the minds of people from all hues who came out to elect councillors in the trifurcated Municipal Corporation of Delhi Sunday.

Young professionals in MCD poll fray root for change

April 9, 2012 at 12:09 PM

New Delhi, April 9 (IANS) He has a masters in surgery from the Royal College of Surgeons - not someone you'd expect as a candidate in the Delhi civic polls. But Sambit Patra is one of the new breed of intelligent, young professionals who have jumped into the political fray with "change" as his agenda.

Team Anna gears up for protest at Jantar Mantar

March 24, 2012 at 2:30 PM

Team Anna has been trying its best for the overall success of one-day protest at Jantar Mantar on Sunday.

Rawat to preside over prize distribution function of National Youth Parliament competition

February 14, 2012 at 5:33 PM

New Delhi, Feb 14 (ANI): Minister of State in the Ministries of Parliamentary Affairs, Agriculture and Food Processing Industries, Harish Rawat, will preside over the prize distribution function of the 24th National Youth Parliament competition 2011 -2012 for Kendriya Vidyalayas to be held at the Mavlankar Auditorium here on Wednesday.

Arrival of migratory birds attracting bird lovers in Uttarakhand

December 7, 2011 at 3:13 PM

Udham Singh Nagar, Dec 7 (ANI): Bird lovers flocked to Haripura Water Park in Udham Singh Nagar District of Uttarakhand as hundreds of migratory birds from abroad took over the marshland.

LA Galaxy aim to sign Tottenham striker Keane

August 13, 2011 at 4:34 PM

London, August 13 (ANI): Los Angeles Galaxy are making a three million pound bid to sign Tottenham Hotspur striker Robbie Keane.

Rihanna launches Vita Coco Coconut Water With Tropical Fruit

August 8, 2011 at 1:54 PM

Washington, August 8 (ANI): Rihanna has launched a new brand of coconut water, and as the face of the new drink, she is appearing in a series of TV ads for the brand.

Fresh batch of pilgrims leaves for Amarnath shrine

August 7, 2011 at 1:38 PM

Jammu, Aug 7 (ANI): A fresh batch of 281 pilgrims left the Jammu base camp for the Amarnath shrine on Sunday.

Khole Kardashian may get $90K for Birdcage appearance at Cup Week

August 6, 2011 at 7:54 PM

Melbourne, August 6 (ANI): Khole Kardashian has reportedly been offered 90,000 dollars for a Birdcage turn at Flemington Cup Week.

Fresh batch of 3,025 pilgrims leave for Amarnath shrine

July 12, 2011 at 1:56 PM

Jammu, July 12 (ANI): Fresh batch of 3,025 pilgrims on Tuesday left the Jammu base camp for the Amarnath shrine.

Batch of 3,280 pilgrims leave for Amarnath shrine

July 11, 2011 at 9:40 PM

Jammu, July 11 (ANI): Fresh batch of 3,280 devotees pilgrims left the Jammu base camp for the Amarnath shrine on Monday.

Harish Rawat calls for improving municipal slaughterhouses in semi-urban, rural areas

June 7, 2011 at 9:25 PM

New Delhi, June 7 (ANI): Minister of State for Agriculture and Food Processing Industries Harish Rawat today called for improving the municipal slaughterhouses located in semi-urban areas numbering 3500.

"Yes!! We are expecting our fourth child! Tweets Niki Taylor

May 19, 2011 at 4:37 PM

Washington, May 19 (ANI): Supermodel Niki Taylor has announced on her twitter page that she is expecting her fourth child with her husband Burney Lamar.

Mukherjee welcomes strategic partnership between India, Vietnam

May 5, 2011 at 8:36 PM

Hanoi, May 5 (ANI): Indian Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee, who called on General Secretary of the Communist Part of Vietnam Nguyen Phu Trong here today, said that the strategic partnership between the two nations is a landmark in the development of relations.

Malay PM earns wife's ire with his late night tweeting

May 1, 2011 at 2:22 PM

Kuala Lumpur, May 1 (ANI): Malaysian Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak has revealed that his wife gets angry over his late night tweeting habits.

Minor quake hits J-K, no damage reported

March 21, 2011 at 5:11 PM

Srinagar, Mar 21 (ANI): A moderate earthquake measuring 5.7 on the Richter Scale hit Jammu and Kashmir on Monday.

Italian music conductor Riccardo Muti wins $1m Birgit Nilsson Prize

March 17, 2011 at 5:24 PM

London, Mar 17 (ANI): Italian conductor Riccardo Muti has been awarded the 1 million dollar Birgit Nilsson Prize, which is the biggest prize in classical music.

Jammu- Srinagar National Highway reopens

February 28, 2011 at 6:17 PM

Jammu, Feb.28 (ANI): The Jammu- Srinagar highway, which connects Kashmir with the rest of the country, was reopened today, for vehicular traffic.

Langer says Oz grade cricket batsmen lacking quality practice

February 27, 2011 at 3:56 PM

Sydney, Feb 26(ANI): Former Australian batsman Justin Langer is concerned that his country's next generation of batsmen could suffer from not getting enough quality time in the nets due to rules designed to restrict the wear and tear on fast bowlers.

'Jersey Shore' star Snooki voted nightmare celebrity Valentine's date

February 11, 2011 at 12:21 PM

Sydney, Feb 11 (ANI): 'Jersey Shore' star Snooki has been voted as the nightmare celebrity date for Valentine's Day in a new poll.

$5k Las Vegas burger that will take quite a bite out of your wallet!

January 30, 2011 at 3:10 PM

Nevada, Jan 30 (ANI): A new burger available in Las Vegas costs a whopping 5,000 dollars.

Jammu-Srinagar highway remains shut due to snowfall

January 16, 2011 at 1:07 PM

Qazigund (J-K), Jan 16 (ANI): The shutdown of the 300-km Jammu-Srinagar highway continued for the second consecutive day due to heavy snowfall.

Jammu-Srinagar highway remains shut due to snowfall

January 16, 2011 at 1:07 PM

Qazigund (J-K), Jan 16 (ANI): The shutdown of the 300-km Jammu-Srinagar highway continued for the second consecutive day due to heavy snowfall.

Now, say JWOWW and get a discount on boob job

December 17, 2010 at 5:38 PM

Washington, Dec 17 (ANI): 'Jersey Shore' star JWOWW a.k.a. Jenni Farley has offered a discount on any sort of cosmetic procedure to people who mention her name.

Jharkhand police officer resigns over government apathy

December 12, 2010 at 8:11 PM

Palamu (Jharkhand), Dec.12 (ANI): An Additional Superintendent of Police (ASP) in Jharkhand resigned on Sunday as the government failed to fix his salary.

Bristol Palin talks about abstinence and safe sex in teen pregnancy ad

November 17, 2010 at 1:54 PM

Washington, Nov 17 (ANI): Bristol Palin has teamed up with fellow 'Dancing With The Stars' contestant Mike 'The Situation' Sorrentino for a public service announcement about teen pregnancy.

Obamas' will head to highly secured Humayun's Tomb directly from airport

November 7, 2010 at 11:23 AM

New Delhi, Nov.7 (ANI): US President Barack Obama and his wife and US First Lady Michelle Obama will head directly to the renovated tomb of the second Mughal Emperor Humayun soon after their arrival in New Delhi on Sunday afternoon.

J-K: 2 militants killed in Kulgam, 3 miscreants arrested in Srinagar

November 1, 2010 at 9:17 PM

Kulgam/Srinagar, Nov. 1 (ANI): Two militants were killed in Jammu and Kashmir's Kulgam area whereas three miscreants allegedly involved in abetting riots were arrested by police here on Monday.

Ministers enjoy that freshness on canvas

October 29, 2010 at 6:38 PM

New Delhi, Oct. 29 (ANI/Times News Network): Environment Minister Jairam Ramesh found it "reflective" and "deeply inward looking", junior Oil minister Jitin Prasada was impressed by the "riot of colours" even though he was self-confessedly "ignorant about art" and IT minister Sachin Pilot was moved by the poetry, but none remained indifferent to Trishla Jain's first solo exhibition of acrylic and oil paintings, That Freshness", at the Stainless Art Gallery here that came to a close on Thursday.

Property rights to be given to urban poor under 'Rajiv Awas Yojana'

October 28, 2010 at 7:28 PM

New Delhi, Oct.28 (ANI): Union Minister of Tourism, Housing and Urban Poverty Alleviation Kumari Selja said a new initiative called 'Rajiv Awas Yojana' would be introduced where property rights will be given to the urban poor.

Elaborate traffic arrangements ahead of Commonwealth Games closing ceremony

October 12, 2010 at 12:58 PM

New Delhi, Oct 12 (ANI): Elaborate arrangements are being introduced here for smooth traffic movement ahead of a marathon race that would be conducted on the city roads on the morning of October 14, the day of the closing ceremony of the XIXth Commonwealth Games.

Khloe Kardashian reveals why she is scared to get pregnant

October 2, 2010 at 5:03 PM

Washington, Oct 2 (ANI): Television personality Khloe Kardashian, who just celebrated her first wedding anniversary with basketball player Lamar Odom, has revealed why she is scared to get pregnant.

Jharkhand drought-affected protest over non-distribution of grains

September 30, 2010 at 12:20 PM

Palamu, Sep 30 (ANI): Hundreds of poor and drought-affected people in Jharkhand's Palamu District staged a protest outside Food Corporation of India godowns on Wednesday.

Assam complies with NHRC order, pays Rs.10 lakh as relief to police firing victims kin

September 20, 2010 at 6:32 PM

New Delhi, Sept.20 (ANI): The Government of Assam has complied with the recommendation of the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) to pay the families of two victims of police firing a sum of Rs. five lakhs each.

Good education just not the right of a few people, says Sonia Gandhi

September 8, 2010 at 7:36 PM

New Delhi, Sep.8 (ANI): Expressing concern at the high percentage of students leaving schools soon after taking admissions, Congress President Sonia Gandhi on Wednesday said good education was not just the right of certain people.

Sonia Gandhi to inaugurate 31 Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalayas

September 8, 2010 at 12:38 PM

New Delhi, Sep 8 (ANI): Congress President Sonia Gandhi will on Wednesday inaugurate 31 Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalayas (JNVs) on the International Literacy Day.

Maoists lift eight- month long ban in Jharkhand villages, want children to join cause

August 23, 2010 at 7:27 PM

Chuck (Jharkhand), Aug 23 (ANI): Maoists lifted the eight-month long economic and transport ban from 18 villages in Jharkhand's Palamu district.

Gill denies formation of apex committee, says Govt. will look into CWG corruption

August 5, 2010 at 3:40 PM

New Delhi, Aug 5 (ANI): Union Youth Affairs and Sports Minister M S Gill on Thursday said the Central Government will look into charges of corruption in the 2010 Commonwealth Games, but denied plans to set up an apex committee to monitor the Games.

Fresh batch of 2083 pilgrims leave for Amarnath

July 19, 2010 at 1:51 PM

Jammu, July 19 (ANI): A fresh batch of 2,083 pilgrims left here on Monday for their onward journey to the holy Amarnath cave shrine.

Three accused sentenced to death in 1996 Lajpat Nagar blast

April 22, 2010 at 3:21 PM

New Delhi, Apr 22 (ANI): A Patiala House court on Thursday delivered death sentences to three of the six persons involved in the 1996 Lajpat Nagar blast.

Fire at Lajpat Nagar untensils shop

April 19, 2010 at 6:55 PM

New Delhi, April 19 (ANI): At least 16 fire tenders had to be pressed into service to curb a fire that broke out at a utensils shop in the Central Market of Lajpat Nagar here on Monday.

Kashmir observes shutdown in protest against conviction of six Kashmiris

April 13, 2010 at 1:27 PM

Srinagar, Apr 13 (ANI): The hardliner faction of the Hurriyat Conference which is led by Syed Ali Shah Geelani spearheaded a shutdown in the Kashmir Valley on Tuesday in protest against the conviction of six Kashmiris, including a woman, Farida Behanji, for their alleged involvement in the Lajpat Nagar bomb blast case in New Delhi.

Sports Minister Gill inspects Commonwealth Games stadium

April 2, 2010 at 5:01 PM

New Delhi, Apr 2 (ANI): Sports Minister M S Gill on Friday inspected the under-construction Jawahar Lal Nehru Stadium here, which will act as the main venue for the 'Commonwealth Games 2010'.

Jaipur organizes impersonator show to revive folk art form

March 7, 2010 at 3:33 PM

Jaipur, Mar 7 (ANI): With an aim of reviving popular folk entertainment, a Behrupia (impersonator) show was organized here on Saturday.

16 dead, four missing in Srinagar avalanche

February 9, 2010 at 12:26 AM

Srinagar (Jammu and Kashmir), Feb 8 (ANI): At least 16 soldiers have lost their lives and around four others are missing after they were trapped in an avalanche in Khilanmarg, 70 kilometers from Srinagar.

Three HuJI men gunned down in Chicha encounter

February 4, 2010 at 12:03 PM

Kishtwar (Jammu and Kashmir), Feb 4 (ANI): The Jammu encounter has finally come to an end after the security personnel gunned down three Harkat- ul-Jihad-al-Islami (HuJI) terrorists in Chicha area, 30 kilometers from Kishtawar.

Traffic suspended on Srinagar-Jammu highway due to snowfall

January 30, 2010 at 11:44 AM

Srinagar, Jan 30 (ANI): Traffic has been suspended on the 300 kilometer long Srinagar-Jammu national highway due to slippery conditions caused by heavy snowfall, leaving hundreds of trucks, passenger buses and tourist vehicles stranded.