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Everything you need to know about Kannauj Samachar So: news, reviews, in-depth analysis, opinion and more

24 killed in road accidents in Uttar Pradesh

May 21, 2013 at 2:39 PM

Lucknow, May 21 (IANS) At least 24 people were killed and over 50 injured in three separate accidents in Uttar Pradesh Tuesday, police said.

Thirteen killed in truck-bus collision in Uttar Pradesh

May 21, 2013 at 11:58 AM

Kannauj (Uttar Pradesh), May 21 (ANI): At least thirteen people were killed and 24 others injured in a road accident in the Sadar police station area of Uttar Pradesh's Kannauj District this morning.

6.4 million Indians suffer from cancer and bronchial diseases

May 17, 2013 at 8:30 PM

Kannauj (Uttar Pradesh), May 17 (ANI): Despite government's claim to provide better healthcare, 6.4 million people in India suffer from cancer and bronchial diseases.

Kumbh pontoons to be used elsewhere in UP

May 8, 2013 at 12:08 PM

Lucknow, May 8 (IANS) The 18 pontoon bridges used during the 56-day Kumbh this year will be used to build temporary bridges in many parts of Uttar Pradesh.

24x7 power supply status to Amethi, Raebareli withdrawn

April 12, 2013 at 10:04 AM

Lucknow, April 12 (IANS) In a move suggesting growing differences between the Congress and the Samajwadi Party (SP), the Uttar Pradesh Power Corporation Limited (UPPCL) has withdrawn the 'VIP' status of Raebareli and Amethi with regard to 24x7 power supply.

Akhilesh stresses need for increased oilseed production

March 17, 2013 at 7:42 PM

Agra, March 17 (IANS) Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav Sunday called for steps to increase oilseeds production in the state through use of better quality seeds and improved techniques.

Urdu e-version of Employment News launched

February 5, 2013 at 9:39 PM

New Delhi, Feb 5 (IANS) In a major fillip to its efforts to provide employment-related news to people, the government Tuesday released the Urdu e-version of its Rozgar Samachar, which Information and Broadcasting Minister Manish Tewari said was part of the government's efforts to create more jobs.

Manish Tewari unveils new logo of 'Employment News'

February 5, 2013 at 6:51 PM

New Delhi, Feb. 5 (ANI): Information and Broadcasting Minister Manish Tewari on Tuesday said the unveiling of a new logo of 'Employment News' with the motto "opportunities for all" was a manifestation of the commitment to reach out to job seekers thereby seeking to fulfill their aspirations and harness their skills and capabilities.

RSS leader Shrikant Joshi dead

January 8, 2013 at 3:03 PM

Mumbai, Jan 8 (IANS) RSS leader Shrikant Shankar Joshi passed away following a massive cardiac arrest here Tuesday, colleagues said. The 76-year-old bachelor is survived by three brothers and a sister.

UP BJP demands resignation of Akhilesh

December 13, 2012 at 10:12 PM

Lucknow, Dec 13 (IANS) The BJP's Uttar Pradesh unit Thursday demanded the resignation of Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav after the Supreme Court gave its nod to the CBI to probe the allegations of disproportionate assets against him and his father, the Samajwadi Party chief, Mulayam Singh Yadav.

Schoolboy dies after being beaten up by teacher in UP

December 11, 2012 at 6:08 PM

Lucknow, Dec 11 (IANS) A 10-year-old boy died after being beaten up by a teacher in his school in Kannauj district of Uttar Pradesh, police said Tuesday.

Protest against Khurshid in his Farrukhabad constituency on right track: Kejriwal aide

October 26, 2012 at 10:06 AM

Lucknow, Oct.26 (ANI): A close aide of India Against Corruption activist Arvind Kejriwal has said that plans for organizing a protest against Union Law Minister Salman Khurshid in his parliamentary constituency of Farrukhabad are right on track.

Six months of Akhilesh: Failures outweigh achievements (News Anlaysis)

September 15, 2012 at 2:20 PM

Lucknow, Sep 15 (IANS) Six months back when Akhilesh Yadav took over the reins of Uttar Pradesh, there was hope across India's most populous state. The son was seen as a better choice even over his experienced father.

Tilak Kumar elected INS president

September 13, 2012 at 4:34 PM

Bangalore, Sep 13 (IANS) K.N. Tilak Kumar of Deccan Herald and Prajavani was elected president of The Indian Newspaper Society (INS) for 2012-13 at its 73rd annual general meeting here Thursday.

'Kidnapped' man challenges Dimple Yadav's election to Lok Sabha

September 12, 2012 at 12:18 PM

Lucknow, Sep 12 (IANS) The election of Dimple Yadav, wife of Uttar Pradesh chief minister Akhilesh Yadav, to the Lok Sabha from Kannauj has been challenged in the Allahabad High Court by a man who says he was kidnapped to prevent him from contesting.

MPs' delegation calls on Akhilesh, seeks end of malnutrition

September 5, 2012 at 10:57 PM

Lucknow, Sep 5 (IANS) A delegation of MPs - part of the Citizens Alliance Against Malnutrition (CAAM) - met Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav Wednesday and asked him to take concrete steps to end the menace of malnutrition in the state.

Six hungry orphan siblings of UP seek death

August 30, 2012 at 6:35 PM

Lucknow, Aug 30 (IANS) Six orphan siblings Thursday submitted a memorandum to the district magistrate of Kannauj, 125 km from here, seeking permission to kill themselves as they had no food.

Dimple Yadav takes oath as Lok Sabha member

August 8, 2012 at 12:33 PM

New Delhi, Aug 8 (IANS) Dimple Yadav, the wife of Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav, Wednesday took oath as a Lok Sabha member from Kannauj. She had won the by-election, caused by her husband's resignation, unopposed in June.

After urban wins, BJP upbeat in UP

July 18, 2012 at 3:36 PM

Agra, July 18 (IANS) Following the BJP's victory in local bodies elections, the party's Uttar Pradesh unit president Laxmi Kant Vajpayee said Wednesday that his party hoped to provide a credible alternative in future elections.

Dimple collects victory certificate, thanks voters

June 12, 2012 at 8:00 PM

Lucknow, June 12 (IANS) Dimple Yadav, wife of Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav, Tuesday collected her electoral victory certificate from Kannauj District Magistrate Selva Kumari J.

Mulayam hails daughter in law Dimple's Kannauj by poll win

June 10, 2012 at 11:36 AM

Lucknow, June 10 (ANI): Samajwadi Party (SP) chief Mulayam Singh Yadav has hailed his daughter-in-law Dimple Yadav for her unopposed election to the Lok Sabha from Kannauj in Uttar Pradesh.

Man hammers two minor daughters to death in UP

June 9, 2012 at 8:32 PM

Lucknow, June 9 (IANS) A man hammered his two minor daughters to death Saturday in Uttar Pradesh's Kannauj district, police said. He was arrested.

Metallica loving Dimple enters Lok Sabha in style

June 9, 2012 at 6:24 PM

Lucknow, June 9 (IANS) For 35-year-old Dimple Yadav, politics was never a favoured option as a career. Neither did 'netas' matter much in her life. But on Saturday, life came a full circle as she was elected unopposed as Lok Sabha member from Kannauj, a seat her chief minister husband held thrice.

Dimple Yadav elected to Lok Sabha from Kannauj

June 9, 2012 at 5:52 PM

Kannauj, June 9 (ANI): Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav's wife Dimple Yadav was today declared elected unopposed to the Lok Sabha from the Kannauj parliamentary constituency in Uttar Pradesh.

Dimple Yadav elected to Lok Sabha unopposed

June 9, 2012 at 4:32 PM

Lucknow, June 9 (IANS) Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav's wife Dimple Yadav was Saturday declared elected unopposed to the Lok Sabha from Kannauj constituency.

Dimple elected to Lok Sabha unopposed

June 9, 2012 at 4:32 PM

Lucknow, June 9 (IANS) Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav's wife Dimple Yadav was Saturday declared elected unopposed to the Lok Sabha from Kannauj constituency.

Dimple Yadav elected to Lok Sabha

June 9, 2012 at 4:16 PM

Lucknow, June 9 (IANS) Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav's wife Dimple Yadav was Saturday declared elected unopposed to the Lok Sabha from Kannauj constituency, officials said.

Dimple Yadav set to be elected unopposed from Kannauj LS seat

June 8, 2012 at 3:58 PM

Uttar Pradesh (UP) Chief Minister (CM) Akhilesh Yadav's wife Dimple Yadav is set to be elected unopposed to the Lok Sabha from the Kannauj parliamentary constituency in Uttar Pradesh as only two independent candidates who had filled their nominations have withdrawn their names clearing the way of Dimple to be selected 'unopposed'......

Dimple Yadav elected unopposed to Lok Sabha from Kannauj

June 8, 2012 at 3:12 PM

Kannauj, June 8 (ANI): Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav's wife Dimple Yadav has been elected unopposed to the Lok Sabha from the Kannauj parliamentary constituency in Uttar Pradesh that was slated to go to polls on June 24.

BJP cries foul over nominee's failure to file papers

June 6, 2012 at 11:44 PM

Lucknow, June 6 (IANS) The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Wednesday accused the ruling Samajwadi Party (SP) in Uttar Pradesh of preventing its candidate for the Kannauj Lok Sabha bypoll from reaching the collectorate to file his nomination papers.

BSP not to contest against Dimple

June 6, 2012 at 4:08 PM

Lucknow, June 6 (IANS) The Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) Wednesday decided not to contest the Kannauj Lok Sabha by-election.

UP CM Akhilesh confident of wife Dimple winning Kannauj by-poll

June 5, 2012 at 8:08 PM

Kannauj, June 5 (ANI): Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav, who has represented the Kannauj seat thrice, on Tuesday expressed confidence that the people of this parliamentary constituency would give his wife, Dimple Yadav, victory in the by-election scheduled to be held on June 24.

Dimple files nomination, plays 'bahu' card

June 5, 2012 at 3:52 PM

Lucknow, June 5 (IANS) Dimple Yadav, wife of Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav, Tuesday filed her nomination papers for the June 24 Kannauj Lok Sabha seat by-election.

Akhilesh Yadav's wife Dimple files nomination for Kannuj by-polls(Update)

June 5, 2012 at 2:41 PM

Lucknow, June 5 (ANI): Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav's wife Dimple Yadav on Tuesday field her nomination papers for Kannauj by-polls.

Congress not to field candidate against SP's Dimple Yadav in Kannauj by-polls

June 5, 2012 at 11:53 AM

Lucknow, June 5 (ANI): The Congress has decided not to field its candidate in the Kannauj by-polls against Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav's wife Dimple Yadav.

Dimple Yadav to launch second political innings Tuesday

June 4, 2012 at 10:52 AM

Lucknow, June 4 (IANS) Dimple Yadav, wife of Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav, will file her nomination for the Kannauj Lok Sabha by-poll Tuesday, a Samajwadi Party (SP) leader said.

Two killed in fireworks factory blast in UP

May 28, 2012 at 4:31 PM

Lucknow, May 28 (IANS) Two people were killed and five injured Monday in an explosion at a fireworks factory in Uttar Pradesh's Chhibramau town of Kannauj district, around 125 km from here, police said.

BSP takes potshots at Samajwadi Party for fielding Dimple from Kannauj

May 27, 2012 at 11:14 AM

Lucknow. May 27 (ANI): Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) has criticised the ruling Samajwadi Party (SP) over its decision to field Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav's wife, Dimple, for the Kannauj Lok Sabha by-election slated for June 24.

Dimple Yadav to contest for SP from Kannauj in by-polls

May 26, 2012 at 9:06 PM

Lucknow, May 26 (ANI): Dimple Yadav, wife of Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav would be representing the Samjawadi Party (SP) from Kanauj in the by-elections.

Samajwadi Party elated over Dimple contesting Kannauj by-election

May 26, 2012 at 4:03 PM

Lucknow, May 26 (ANI): The Samajwadi Party (SP) workers on Saturday appeared to be delighted with the party's decision to field Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav's wife, Dimple, for the Kannauj Lok Sabha by-election slated for June 24.

Akhilesh Yadav's wife to contest Kannauj by-election

May 26, 2012 at 2:58 PM

Lucknow, May 26 (IANS) Dimple Yadav, wife of Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav, will contest the June 24 Lok Sabha by-election from Kannauj constituency, the Samajwadi Party announced Saturday. Akhilesh Yadav, who thrice represented the constituency, resigned after he took over as the chief minister in March, necessitating the by-election.

Akhilesh Yadav's wife to contest Lok Sabha by-poll

May 26, 2012 at 2:18 PM

Lucknow, May 26 (IANS) Dimple Yadav, wife of Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav, will contest the June 24 Lok Sabha by-election from Kannauj constituency, the Samajwadi Party announced Saturday. Akhilesh Yadav, who thrice represented the constituency, resigned after he took over as the chief minister in March, necessitating the by-election.

Kannauj lok Sabha bypoll is slated for June 24

May 23, 2012 at 11:53 AM

lucknow, May 23 (IANS) The two-month-old Akhilesh Yadav government in the state is set to face the first test of its popularity -- or the lack of it -- as the Kannauj lok Sabha constituency goes for a bypoll.

Akhilesh takes oath as legislative council member

May 14, 2012 at 5:06 PM

Lucknow, May 14 (IANS) Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav Monday took oath as a member of the legislative council. The 38-year-old chief minister was recently elected unopposed to the upper house.

Youth hangs self at police station in UP; two suspended

May 1, 2012 at 3:22 PM

Lucknow, May 1 (IANS) Two policemen were suspended after a youth allegedly committed suicide Tuesday by hanging himself at a police station in Uttar Pradesh' Kannauj district.

Akhilesh transfers 112 cops

March 27, 2012 at 2:00 PM

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

Bihar CM Nitish congratulates Akhilesh

March 10, 2012 at 9:23 PM

Patna, Mar 10 (ANI): Congratulating Samajwadi Party (SP) leader Akhilesh Yadav for being chosen as the new Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh, Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Saturday expressed the hope that the former would fulfill his promises and would do a great job.

Akhilesh Yadav to become Uttar Pradesh's youngest Chief Minister

March 10, 2012 at 9:22 PM

Lucknow, Mar 10 (ANI): Samajwadi Party (SP) leader Akhilesh Yadav, who played a major role for his party's victory in the recently concluded assembly elections, has been chosen to become the youngest Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh.

Bihar CM Nitish congratulates Akhilesh

March 10, 2012 at 3:14 PM

Patna, Mar 10 (ANI): Congratulating Samajwadi Party (SP) leader Akhilesh Yadav for being chosen as the new Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh, Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Saturday expressed the hope that the former would fulfill his promises and would do a great job.

Akhilesh Yadav to become Uttar Pradesh's youngest Chief Minister

March 10, 2012 at 12:58 PM

Lucknow, Mar 10 (ANI): Samajwadi Party (SP) leader Akhilesh Yadav, who played a major role for his party's victory in the recently concluded assembly elections, has been chosen to become the youngest Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh.

57 percent poll turnout in fourth phase of UP elections

February 19, 2012 at 10:11 PM

New Delhi, Feb 19 (ANI): Over 57 percent polling was registered till 5 pm in the fourth phase of Uttar Pradesh assembly elections on Sunday.

Polling begins for fourth phase of UP polls

February 19, 2012 at 7:48 PM

Lucknow, Feb 19 (ANI): Polling for the fourth phase of assembly elections in Uttar Pradesh for 56 seats began at 7 a.m. today and will continue till 5 p.m.

25 percent voter turnout till noon in fourth phase of UP polls (Lead: 4th phase)

February 19, 2012 at 7:47 PM

Lucknow, Feb 19 (ANI): Over 25 percent voters exercised their franchise on Sunday, in the fourth phase of Uttar Pradesh polls till noon.

25 percent voter turnout till noon in fourth phase of UP polls (Lead: 4th phase)

February 19, 2012 at 3:07 PM

Lucknow, Feb 19 (ANI): Over 25 percent voters exercised their franchise on Sunday, in the fourth phase of Uttar Pradesh polls till noon.

Polling begins for fourth phase of UP polls

February 19, 2012 at 10:51 AM

Lucknow, Feb 19 (ANI): Polling for the fourth phase of assembly elections in Uttar Pradesh for 56 seats began at 7 a.m. today and will continue till 5 p.m.

BJP leader Uma Bharti flays UP CM Mayawati for exploiting public

February 11, 2012 at 11:33 AM

Jalan/Kannauj, Feb 11 (ANI): Senior Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Uma Bharti has flayed Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Mayawati for exploiting the public.

Itra and Sugandhi Mela concludes on Sunday

January 30, 2012 at 6:34 PM

The 'Itra and Sugaandhi Mela', one of its first kinds of natural extracts fragrance fair concluded on Sunday with cultural programme and prize distribution program......

Tension in Kannauj after police firing kills one

September 14, 2011 at 7:21 PM

Kannauj (Uttar Pradesh), Sep.14 (ANI): Tension prevails in Kannauj, Uttar Pradesh after police killed one person during a clash that broke out between a violent mob and security personnel.

Rahul Gandhi meets Uttar Pradesh rape victim

June 27, 2011 at 1:55 PM

New Delhi, June 27 (ANI): Congress General Secretary Rahul Gandhi today met the 14-year-old girl from Uttar Pradesh, undergoing treatment at All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) after being stabbed in the eye by two men who tried to rape her.

Minor girl blinded after a failed rape attempt in Uttar Pradesh

June 19, 2011 at 9:09 PM

Kanpur, June 19(ANI): A minor girl belonging to a scheduled caste has been left blinded following a failed rape attempt in Uttar Pradesh's Kannauj district.he victim, Preeti, aged 13, was on her way home on Saturday when two men attacked her.

Kannauj rape case: No justice can be expected during Maya's regime: Digvijay Singh

June 19, 2011 at 6:46 PM

New Delhi/Kannauj, June 19 (ANI): Condemning the fresh incident of rape being reported from Uttar Pradesh's Kannauj District, Congress General Secretary Digvijay Singh on Sunday hit out at Chief Minister Mayawati, saying no justice can be expected during her regime.

Kannauj rape case: Mayawati Govt. suspends two cops for not registering FIR

June 19, 2011 at 11:48 AM

Kannauj, June 19 (ANI): The Mayawati Government, which is already under flak from several quarters over the Lakhimpur incident, has now suspended two policemen for not registering the First Information Report (FIR) in another shocking case of rape of a minor girl in Ghur-purwa village of Uttar Pradesh's Kannauj District.

Perfume fair organized in Delhi

March 27, 2011 at 5:37 PM

New Delhi, Mar.27 (ANI): A two-day perfume fair, 'The Itra and Sugandhi Mela', is being organized at Dilli Haat here.

Nepal President to visit India today

February 15, 2010 at 9:51 AM

New Delhi, Feb 15 (ANI): Nepal President Ram Baran Yadav will visit India on a four day state visit starting from today.

Nepal President Ram Baran Yadav to visit India

February 4, 2010 at 5:12 PM

Kathmandu, Feb 4 (ANI): The Council of Ministers (CoM) has approved Nepal President Ram Baran Yadav's three-day official visit to India, scheduled to start from February 15.

Over 60 percent turnout in Assembly by-polls; 53 percent in Firozabad LS poll

November 7, 2009 at 9:44 PM

New Delhi, Nov.7 (ANI): By-elections for one Lok Sabha seat and 31 Assembly seats in seven states remained by and large peaceful, as over 60 per cent of voters turned out on Saturday.

Pressmart delivers newspapers on Kindle and Sony eReader

August 25, 2009 at 6:04 PM

London, Aug 25 (ANI/Business Wire India): Pressmart, a leading provider of multi-channel news publishing services, today announced the availability of eEditions compatible for reading on eReader devices like Kindle and Sony.

Akhilesh Yadav new chief of Samajwadi Party in Uttar Pradesh

June 6, 2009 at 2:07 PM

Lucknow/New Delhi, June 6 (ANI): Akhilesh Yadav took over as the chief of the Samajwadi Party (SP) in Uttar Pradesh.

Mulayam appoints Akhilesh Yadav as Uttar Pradesh party president

June 3, 2009 at 2:47 PM

Lucknow, June 3 (ANI): Samajwadi Party president Mulayam Singh Yadav on Wednesday appointed his son Akhilesh Yadav as the president of the party's Uttar Pradesh unit.

Akhilesh Yadav to retain Kannauj: SP leader

May 24, 2009 at 1:00 PM

Firozabad, May 24 (IANS) Newly-elected Lok Sabha member from Firozabad and Kannauj, Akhilesh Yadav, the son of Samajwadi Party (SP) supremo Mulayam Singh Yadav, has decided to vacate the Firozabad seat, a party leader said Sunday.

Uttar Pradesh all set for 'mini elections'

May 18, 2009 at 4:37 PM

Lucknow, May 18 (IANS) After the Lok Sabha elections, Uttar Pradesh is all set to witness another political battle, as byelections will have to be held in 10 assembly constituencies where seven sitting legislators were elected to parliament while the other three resigned to contest.

Jaswant Singh, Sushma Swaraj win

May 16, 2009 at 5:34 PM

New Delhi, May 16 (ANI): Senior Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leaders Jaswant Singh and Sushma Swaraj have won the Darjeeling and Vidisha parliamentary seats respectively.

Akhilesh Yadav trails in Kannauj, leads in Firozabad

May 16, 2009 at 10:19 AM

Lucknow, May 16 (IANS) Samajwadi Party's (SP) youth wing chief Akhilesh Yadav was trailing in Uttar Pradesh's Kannauj constituency but leading in Firozabad two hours after counting began at 8 a.m.

Hailstorm, thundershowers claim 20 lives in Uttar Pradesh

May 12, 2009 at 12:30 PM

Lucknow, May 12 (IANS) At least 20 people have been killed in rain-related incidents in Uttar Pradesh after thundershowers and hailstorm lashed the state Monday night, an official said Tuesday. Wall and ceiling collapses caused most of the casualties.

NRI publisher pays tributes to Thatcher on 30th anniversary of poll win

May 8, 2009 at 3:19 PM

London, May 8 (IANS) A leading India-born publisher paid lavish tributes to Margaret Thatcher in the House of Commons Thursday as the former British prime minister was feted next door on the 30th anniversary of her famous election victory.

Driver killed, over 50 security personnel injured in bus-truck collision

May 4, 2009 at 1:18 PM

Lucknow, May 4 (IANS) The driver of a bus carrying over 50 security personnel was killed and all the passengers injured, four of them critically, in an accident in Uttar Pradesh's Kannauj district Monday morning, police said.

Modi attacks UPA government over illegal Bangladeshi migrants

May 1, 2009 at 8:07 PM

Lucknow, May 1 (IANS) Raking up the issue of illegal Bangladeshi migrants, Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi Friday accused the Congress-led United Progressive Alliance (UPA) government of not taking any concrete steps to check infiltration from across the border.

Slowdown steals India's indigenous perfume industry of its aroma

February 6, 2009 at 10:37 AM

Kannauj (Uttar Pradesh), Feb 6 (ANI): Already unable to stand to the stiff competition from modern perfumes, the indigenous perfume industry locally known as 'attar' in Kannuaj town in Uttar Pradesh is now facing the wrath of the global meltdown.

Nepal survives human bird flu infection scare

January 25, 2009 at 4:08 PM

Kathmandu, Jan 25 (IANS) Nepal's health authorities Sunday calmed down fears that the bird flu virus had infected humans in the Himalayan republic after the official media said a man had been admitted to hospital with suspected bird flu infection.

BSP leader surrenders, driver arrested for enguineer's lynching

January 6, 2009 at 10:27 PM

Lucknow, Jan 6 (IANS) Yogendra Dohre alias Bhatia, a former leader of Uttar Pradesh's ruling Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP), who is prime accused in the lynching of a government engineer, Tuesday surrendered before a court after evading arrest for nearly two weeks.

Media should be careful in reporting terror attacks: Antony

January 2, 2009 at 6:15 PM

New Delhi, Jan 2 (IANS) Joining the chorus demanding that the media exercise restraint in covering terror attacks like that in Mumbai Nov 26 last year, Defence Minister A.K. Antony Friday urged the media to be a 'little careful' in all aspects.

Antony asks media to be responsible while reporting

January 2, 2009 at 1:01 AM

The Defence Minister A K Antony has asked the media to be cautious in its approach while reporting on the matters dealing with the armed forces as well as covering events such as the recent terror strikes on Mumbai.

When Mahatma Gandhi donned army uniform

January 2, 2009 at 4:08 PM

New Delhi, Jan 2 (IANS) The fact that Mahatma Gandhi, who used the tools of truth and non-violence in the fight for India's freedom, donned an army uniform may startle many. But it is true that Father of the Nation wore the British Army's uniform in 1899, although as a member of a voluntary ambulance unit during the Anglo-Boer War.

Defence journal Sainik Samachar turns 100 today

January 2, 2009 at 3:28 PM

New Delhi, Jan. 2 (ANI): Defence Minister AK Antony today released a coffee table book "Soldiering On" to commemorate the centenary of the Sainik Samachar, the fortnightly journal of India's Armed Forces, here today.

No change in Pak attitude since 26/11, India asks it to act

January 2, 2009 at 2:55 PM

New Delhi, Jan. 2 (ANI): India today again asked Pakistan to act against the perpetrators of the Mumbai carnage, and said that action is important to prove that Islamabad has taken a tough stand against terror outfits operating from its soil.

Bhartendu Harishchandra Awards announced

January 1, 2009 at 3:42 PM

New Delhi, Jan 1 (ANI): The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting has announced the Bhartendu Harishchandra Awards for 2006.

Three arrested with rare tortoises in Uttar Pradesh

December 22, 2008 at 6:09 PM

Lucknow, Dec 22 (IANS) As many as 545 rare species of tortoises, all alive, were recovered from three men arrested in Uttar Pradesh's Kannauj district, the police said Monday.

Moments of Mumbai terror in 2009 Press Club calender

December 18, 2008 at 3:51 PM

Mumbai, Dec 18 (IANS) 'Mumbai Moment 2009' will be the theme of the state Press Club's New Year calendar, which will carry 13 images of the recent terror attacks by photo-journalists.

Sheila Dikshit: 'mascot of a clean chief minister' (Profile)

December 8, 2008 at 7:08 PM

New Delhi, Dec 8 (IANS) From a politician by default to the Congress' longest serving woman chief minister, Delhi Chief Minister Sheila Dikshit Monday wrote herself into the record books by steering her party to a third consecutive victory in the assembly elections.

Live crude bombs recovered from Uttar Pradesh flour mill

November 28, 2008 at 4:13 PM

Lucknow, Nov 28 (IANS) At least four live crude bombs, a country made pistol and cartridges were recovered from a flour mill in Uttar Pradesh's Kannauj district, police said Friday.

Hot oil poured on child seeking mid-day meal

November 13, 2008 at 4:24 PM

Lucknow, Nov 13 (IANS) Hot oil from a cauldron was poured on a Class 4 student in an Uttar Pradesh school when the boy asked for lunch provided under the government-sponsored mid-day meal scheme, officials said Thursday.

Boy dies after falling into borewell in Uttar Pradesh

November 9, 2008 at 10:14 AM

Lucknow, Nov 9 (IANS) A nine-year-old boy, who was trapped in a 50 feet deep borewell in an Uttar Pradesh village, died early Sunday despite efforts to rescue him, officials said.

10 lose sight as cracker shops catch fire

October 30, 2008 at 3:34 PM

Lucknow, Oct 29 (IANS) At least 20 people suffered burns, with 10 of them losing their vision, when cracker shops caught fire in Uttar Pradesh's Kannauj district, police said Wednesday.

After Surat, Vadodara gets bomb threats

January 1, 2008 at 12:00 AM

Vadodra/Chennai, Aug 1 (ANI): The Vadodara Police went into a security overdrive after letters threatening bomb blasts in sensitive localities surfaced on Thursday.

After Surat, Vadodara gets bomb threats

January 1, 2008 at 12:00 AM

Vadodra/Chennai, Aug 1 (ANI): The Vadodara Police went into a security overdrive after letters threatening bomb blasts in sensitive localities surfaced on Thursday.

Rojgar Samachar now available on line

January 1, 2008 at 12:00 AM

New Delhi, July 4 (ANI): A website has been launched in Hindi to cater to the needs of those seeking jobs; the website www.rojgarsamachar.gov.in has been launched by Employment News weekly newspaper, which is a unit of the Directorate of Publications Division, Ministry of Information and Broadcasting.

Yojana available on net too

June 10, 2008 at 1:01 AM

Published by the Publication Division of the Ministry of Information & Broadcasting, Yojana, a premier monthly, carries the message of