Katni Bhatta Mohalla

Everything you need to know about Katni Bhatta Mohalla: news, reviews, in-depth analysis, opinion and more

Everything you need to know about Katni Bhatta Mohalla: news, reviews, in-depth analysis, opinion and more

Rs.100 crore club always existed: Sunny Deol

April 3, 2013 at 12:28 PM

New Delhi, April 3 (IANS) There has lately been a lot of hoopla about the Rs.100 crore club, but Sunny Deol, who has been active in filmdom for three decades, says the trend has been there as long as he can remember - but it was never hyped.

Thousands converge at Sikh shrine for Hola Mohalla

March 27, 2013 at 6:02 PM

Chandigarh, March 27 (IANS) It was a virtual sea of humanity at the Hola Mohalla celebrations Wednesday at the Sikh shrine of Keshgarh Sahib in the Sikh holy town of Anandpur Sahib.

Mumbai girl goes 'Beg Borrow Steal' in Madhya Pradesh

March 9, 2013 at 2:51 PM

Katni (Madhya Pradesh), March 9 (IANS) Tired and exhausted, Angira Dhar was busy selling vegetables on a summer afternoon at a crowded marketplace here. She isn't a struggling local, but the latest host of the tenth season of reality show "Beg Borrow Steal".

Revisit simple joys of life with 'Chashme Baddoor' soundtrack (IANS Music Review)

March 8, 2013 at 7:31 PM

Film: "Chashme Baddoor"; Music Director: Sajid-Wajid; Lyricists: Jalees Sherwani, Neelesh Misra, Kausar Munir; Singers: Sonu Nigam, Ali Zafar, Shreya Ghoshal, Mika Singh, Wajid, Neuman Pinto; Rating: ****

Sakshi Tanwar proud of her role in 'Mohalla Assi'

March 5, 2013 at 1:23 PM

Mumbai, March 5 (IANS) After doing short films, Sakshi Tanwar has teamed up with Sunny Deol for her first full-fledged movie "Mohalla Assi". The actress doesn't feel that the film offer came late to her and is proud of her role in the period drama directed by Chandraprakash Dwivedi.

11 injured as Kashmir mosque ceiling collapses

January 25, 2013 at 9:04 PM

Srinagar, Jan 25 (IANS) Eleven devotees were injured when the ceiling of a mosque collapsed in Jammu and Kashmir's Ganderbal district Friday, police said.

Militant killed in gunfight in Kashmir

December 28, 2012 at 12:29 PM

Srinagar, Dec 28 (IANS) A separatist guerrilla has been killed and a police personnel injured in an ongoing gunfight in Kashmir's Pulwama district, police said Friday.

UP withdraws cases against Bhatta Parsaul farmers

November 3, 2012 at 10:23 AM

Lucknow, Nov 3 (IANS) The Uttar Pradesh government has withdrawn criminal cases slapped on farmers who led the Bhatta Parsaul agitation in 2011 during the Mayawati regime.

Government rolls out Adhar-based direct cash transfer system

October 20, 2012 at 8:30 PM

Dudu (Rajasthan), Oct 20 (IANS) Prime Minister Manmohan Singh Saturday launched the nationwide Aadhaar-enabled direct cash transfer system to plug leakages and corruption in various welfare schemes.

Goons ruling the roost in Akhilesh's UP: Mayawati

October 9, 2012 at 5:24 PM

Lucknow, Oct 9 (IANS) BSP president Mayawati Tuesday billed the seven-month-old Akhilesh Yadav government in Uttar Pradesh as an "utter failure" and alleged that goons of the ruling Samajwadi Party had let loose terror in the state.

Making commercial films not Saurabh Shukla's forte

September 13, 2012 at 3:54 PM

New Delhi, Sep 13 (IANS) As an actor, Saurabh Shukla has carved a niche for himself in commercial cinema, but when it comes to making films, he chooses to helm offbeat subjects because he feels that he is not equipped to make mainstream movies.

UP to withdraw cases slapped against farmers

August 21, 2012 at 11:28 PM

Lucknow, Aug 21 (IANS) The Uttar Pradesh government will be withdrawing cases slapped on farmers during the Mayawati regime, announced Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav Tuesday after meeting a delegation of Bharatiya Kisan Union (BKU) led by Rakesh Tikait.

Future of community culture in plywood grid boxes (With Image)

August 21, 2012 at 10:24 AM

New Delhi, Aug 21 (IANS) A multi-purpose vertical box as the culture space of the future? When built space in crammed urban metropolises shrink to matchbox settlements, popular culture and intellectual activity will have to accommodate themselves in 3x6 metre community hubs.

18 injured in Srinagar bridge collapse

August 11, 2012 at 4:01 PM

Srinagar, Aug 11 (IANS) As many as 18 people, including four policemen, were injured as a wooden footbridge over a stream collapsed here Saturday, police said.

Delhi University gets court notice on dalits' admission

July 24, 2012 at 7:55 PM

New Delhi, July 24 (IANS) The Delhi High Court Tuesday issued notice to the Delhi University on a plea challenging the allegedly discriminatory policy adopted for admitting students from the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (SC/ST).

Goods train derailed in Bihar, disrupts traffic (Lead, Changing dateline)

July 13, 2012 at 4:40 PM

Patna/Lucknow, July 13 (IANS) A goods train was derailed in Bihar's Kaimur district early Friday, disrupting services in the busy Gaya-Mughalsarai section of the East Central Railway. Many trains have been cancelled while over a dozen have been diverted to other routes, officials said.

Other incidents of toddlers being rescued

June 23, 2012 at 4:27 PM

New Delhi, June 23 (IANS) Even as four-year-old Mahi battles for life at the pit of a 70-foot deep borewell in Manesar town near Gurgaon, where she fell Wednesday night, here are some previous, similar incidents when toddlers were rescued after days of complex operations:

Ranvir Sena chief Mukhiya shot dead, tense in Arra

June 1, 2012 at 11:51 AM

In a shocking incidents chief of Ranvir Sena, an upper cast militia Brahmeshwar Mukhiya was shot dead in Bihar.

Jaipur toddler drowns in bucket of water

May 15, 2012 at 11:14 PM

Jaipur, May 15 (IANS) A two-year-old girl drowned Tuesday when she accidentally fell into a bucket of water at her house here, police said.

Withdraw cases against Bhatta farmers: Rajnath to Akhilesh

May 8, 2012 at 6:55 PM

Lucknow, May 8 (IANS) Former Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) president Rajnath Singh Tuesday wrote to Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav seeking his "immediate and personal" intervention in withdrawing cases against Bhatta-Parsaul farmers who were booked for various charges during the land acquisition-related protests.

CRPF bunker removed in Srinagar's old city

April 2, 2012 at 3:44 PM

Srinagar, April 2 (IANS) A 20-year-old paramilitary bunker was removed from Srinagar's old city Monday to satisfy locals who had been demanding its removal from the area.

Sonia Gandhi accuses BSP for misusing central funds

February 27, 2012 at 8:55 PM

Saharanpur/ Hapur, Feb 27 (ANI): Congress President Sonia Gandhi has accused the Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) for improper use of funds sent by the Central Government for the development of Uttar Pradesh.

Sonia Gandhi accuses BSP for misusing central funds

February 27, 2012 at 12:39 PM

Saharanpur/ Hapur, Feb 27 (ANI): Congress President Sonia Gandhi has accused the Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) for improper use of funds sent by the Central Government for the development of Uttar Pradesh.

Buried under the snow, how long?

February 16, 2012 at 4:18 PM

Srinagar, Feb 16 (ANI): It is February and still freezing. The entire winter season this year was characterized by cold waves especially in North India that claimed several lives. The heavy snowfall disrupted normal life with water pipes freezing and roads blocked in several parts of the country. And Jammu and Kashmir was coldest among all northern Indian states.

Rahul Gandhi accuses Mayawati of being numb during land acquisition stir

February 3, 2012 at 9:18 PM

Meerut, Feb 3 (ANI): Congress General Secretary Rahul Gandhi has slammed Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Mayawati of being numb during land acquisition stir in Bhatta Parsaul village in the state's Bulandshahr District.

Rahul Gandhi accuses Mayawati of being numb during land acquisition stir

February 3, 2012 at 11:40 AM

Meerut, Feb 3 (ANI): Congress General Secretary Rahul Gandhi has slammed Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Mayawati of being numb during land acquisition stir in Bhatta Parsaul village in the state's Bulandshahr District.

Sharad Yadav complains to Election Commission about tainted police officials

January 23, 2012 at 8:27 PM

New Delhi, Jan 23 (ANI): Janata Dal-United (JD-U) chief Sharad Yadav on Monday lodged a complaint with the Election Commission (EC) and demanded removal of those police officials from duty, who were responsible for the killing of two locals in the twin villages of Bhatta and Parsaul in Greater Noida.

Allahabad High Court reserves order on CBI probe into Bhatta-Parsaul

January 16, 2012 at 7:57 PM

Allahabad, Jan 16 (ANI): The Allahabad High Court on Monday reserved its judgement on a bunch of petitions seeking a CBI probe into the Bhatta Parsaul police firing case of Greater Noida in which four persons were killed during a farmers' agitation against land acquisition.

Allahabad High Court reserves order on CBI probe into Bhatta-Parsaul

January 16, 2012 at 4:44 PM

Allahabad, Jan 16 (ANI): The Allahabad High Court on Monday reserved its judgement on a bunch of petitions seeking a CBI probe into the Bhatta Parsaul police firing case of Greater Noida in which four persons were killed during a farmers' agitation against land acquisition.

Gandhi accuses BSP legislators of using Centre's flagship programme for personal gains

November 25, 2011 at 8:24 PM

Shravasti, Nov. 25 (ANI): Congress General Secretary Rahul Gandhi on Friday hit out at the ruling Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) Government in Uttar Pradesh for using the Central Government's flagship rural employment programme for personal gains and for amassing illegitimate wealth.

Congress slams Advani over support to Yeddyurappa

October 24, 2011 at 9:05 PM

New Delhi, Oct 24 (ANI): The Congress Party on Monday slammed Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) veteran Lal Krishna Advani over his statement in which he cautioned former Karnataka Chief Minister B.S Yeddyurappa.

NCW submits report on Bhatta Parsaul violence, confirms rape

September 20, 2011 at 8:24 PM

New Delhi, Sep 20 (ANI): The National Commission for Women (NCW) on Tuesday submitted its final report into the Bhatta Parsaul violence in which it mentioned that police officials deployed in the twin villages of Uttar Pradesh had raped and beaten women during a farmers' agitation earlier this year.

Pak Rangers get 'special powers' to prevent terrorism in violence-hit Karachi

August 26, 2011 at 1:20 PM

Karachi, August 26(ANI): The Sindh Government has equipped the Pakistan Rangers with 'special powers' to eliminate terrorists, target killers, extortionists and 'no-go-areas' from violence-stricken Karachi.

Pak Army ready to help govt in restoring peace in violence-hit Karachi: Kayani

August 21, 2011 at 12:45 PM

Islamabad, August 21(ANI): Pakistan Army chief General Ashfaq Parvez Kayani has said that the military is ready to help the government in restoring peace in violence-stricken Karachi.

Farmers' leader Tewatia remanded to judicial custody

July 23, 2011 at 5:11 PM

Noida, July 23 (ANI): The District and Sessions court of Uttar Pradesh's Gautam Budh Nagar District on Saturday granted the judicial remand of Manveer Singh Tevatia, the leader of Kishan Sangharsh Samiti, who allegedly planned the protest in Bhatta-Parsaul against the state's land acquisition policy.

Bhatta Parsaul violence: Tewatia's daughter files complaint against UP Police

July 10, 2011 at 12:12 PM

New Delhi, July 10 (ANI): Radha, the daughter of farmers' leader Manveer Singh Tewatia has filed a complaint before the Delhi Police objecting to the Uttar Pradesh Police arresting her father from New Delhi's Tilak Bridge area on Saturday, allegedly for instigating farmers' violence in Bhatta Parsaul in May.

Rahul Gandhi to address kisan mahapanchayat in Aligarh today

July 9, 2011 at 9:17 PM

Aligarh, July 9 (ANI): Congress General Secretary Rahul Gandhi will address a 'kisan mahapanchayat' at Aligarh's Numaish Maidan on Saturday.

Rahul Gandhi addresses farmers in Aligarh, promises new land acquisition law

July 9, 2011 at 5:08 PM

Aligarh, July 9 (ANI): Congress General Secretary Rahul Gandhi on Saturday hit out at the Mayawati government over its land acquisition policy, saying it was killing farmers for making justified demands.

No political agenda during farmers' meet: Rita Bahuguna Joshi

July 8, 2011 at 5:24 PM

Aligarh, July 8 (ANI): Uttar Pradesh Congress Committee president Rita Bahuguna Joshi on Friday said that the Kisan Mahapanchayat, scheduled for July 9 in Aligarh, would be minus the Congress flag or any political agenda.

No political agenda during farmers' meet: Rita Bahuguna Joshi

July 8, 2011 at 5:00 PM

Aligarh, July 8 (ANI): Uttar Pradesh Congress Committee president Rita Bahuguna Joshi on Friday said that the Kisan Mahapanchayat, scheduled for July 9 in Aligarh, would be minus the Congress flag or any political agenda.

Learnt more from you than in Lok Sabha: Rahul to farmers

July 8, 2011 at 12:12 PM

Devaka village (Uttar Pradesh), July 8 (ANI): Congress General Secretary Rahul Gandhi, who will complete the last stretch of his padyatra today, has said that he has learnt more from the farmers than the time he has spent as a Member of Parliament in the Lok Sabha.

UP Congress criticizes police for breach in Rahul Gandhi's security

July 7, 2011 at 4:52 PM

Lucknow/Aligarh, July 7 (ANI): Hours after a man carrying a licensed revolver was detained while trying to move close to Rahul Gandhi during his padayatra in Jikarpur village of Aligarh District, Uttar Pradesh Congress Committee (UPCC) chief Rita Bahuguna Joshi on Thursday hit out at the state police for the security breach.

Breach in Rahul Gandhi's security: Man carrying pistol detained

July 7, 2011 at 11:00 AM

Aligarh (UP), July 7 (ANI): A man carrying a pistol has been detained by Congress General Secretary Rahul Gandhi's Special Protection Guard (SPG) in Jikarpur village of Aligarh District in Uttar Pradesh.

Mayawati Govt. has lost its balance: Congress

July 6, 2011 at 9:32 PM

New Delhi, July 6 (ANI): Criticizing the Opposition parties for terming Rahul Gandhi's 'Pad Yatra' to Bhatta Parsaul village a 'political gimmick', Congress Party on Wednesday said the Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP)-led Government in Uttar Pradesh has lost its balance.

Digvijay Singh criticizes Opposition parties for terming Rahul's 'Pad Yatra' a drama

July 6, 2011 at 9:32 PM

New Delhi/Greater Noida, July 6 (ANI): Congress General Secretary Digvijay Singh on Wednesday hit out at the Opposition parties for terming Rahul Gandhi's 'Pad Yatra' to Uttar Pradesh's Bhatta Parsaul village as a drama.

Rahul Gandhi resumes 'padyatra'

July 6, 2011 at 12:20 PM

Rampur Badli (UP), July 6 (ANI): After spending the night in Rampur Badli village, Congress General Secretary Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday resumed his padyatra to meet farmers affected by land acquisition by the Mayawati government.

Rahul Gandhi's visit to Bhatta Parsaul a political drama: BJP

July 5, 2011 at 3:36 PM

New Delhi, July 5 (ANI): Terming Rahul Gandhi's second visit to Uttar Pradesh's Bhatta Parsaul village to be a political drama, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Tuesday said if the ruling Congress Party was serious about the farmers plight, it should bring the proposed Land Acquisition amendment bill to the Parliament at the earliest.

Rahul Gandhi begins padyatra from Bhatta-Parsaul

July 5, 2011 at 12:24 PM

Aligarh, July 4(ANI): In what can be seen as a move to challenge Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Mayawati, Congress general secretary Rahul Gandhi has begun a padyatra from Bhatta-Parsaul to Aligarh in Uttar Pradesh.

Protesting Congress workers lathi-charged in Lucknow

June 27, 2011 at 4:35 PM

Lucknow, June 27 (ANI): A group of Congress workers were lathi-charged here this afternoon and the party's president in Uttar Pradesh Rita Bahuguna Joshi, has been taken into custody for flouting prohibitory orders.

Ambika Soni casts doubts on NHRC report on Bhatta Parsaul

June 23, 2011 at 9:39 PM

New Delhi, June 23(ANI): With the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) ruling out rapes in Uttar Pradesh's Bhatta Parsaul during the recent farmers' agitation, Union Information and Broadcasting Minister Ambika Soni on Thursday questioned the accuracy of the human rights body's findings.

Congress slams Mayawati over land policy

June 4, 2011 at 12:45 PM

New Delhi, June 4 (ANI): Taking a dig at Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Mayawati over an improvised land acquisition policy, senior Congress leader Digvijay Singh said that the compensation announced should be equally given to all farmers and labourers.

Mayawati announces new land acquisition policy in UP

June 2, 2011 at 5:57 PM

Lucknow, June 2 (ANI): In an attempt to woo farmers after getting them brutally beaten by the police in the backdrop of their agitations in Greater Noida's Bhatta-Parsaul Village, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Mayawati on Thursday announced a new land acquisition policy under which its role in acquiring land for private developers would only be that of a facilitator.

Bhatta-Parsaul row: Mayawati to hold 'Kisan Panchayat'

June 2, 2011 at 1:41 PM

Lucknow, June 2 (ANI): In an attempt to woo farmers after getting them brutally beaten by the police in the backdrop of their agitations in Greater Noida's Bhatta-Parsaul Village, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Mayawati will hold a 'Kisan Panchayat' here today for a dialogue with them.

Land acquisition bill will protect rights of Scheduled Tribes, assures Tirath

May 30, 2011 at 8:47 PM

New Delhi, May 30 (ANI): Minister of State for Women and Child Development Krishna Tirath on Monday said the government will protect the interest of Schedule Tribes while formulating the land acquisition bill.

Supreme Court refuses to hear Bhatta-Parsaul farmers' plea

May 30, 2011 at 1:35 PM

New Delhi, May 30 (ANI): The Supreme Court on Monday refused to entertain a petition seeking a Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) probe into the alleged atrocities unleashed by Uttar Pradesh government on protesting villagers in Bhatta Parsaul village of Greater Noida.

Need to think fresh about land acquisition, says Manmohan Singh

May 28, 2011 at 9:48 PM

On Board Air India One, May 28 (ANI): Asserting that there is a need to think fresh about land acquisition, Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh on Saturday said the government is committed to bring this bill for approval in the monsoon session of Parliament.

Bhatta Parsaul guilty should be brought to justice: Deshmukh

May 25, 2011 at 4:44 PM

New Delhi, May 25 (ANI): Union Rural Development Minister Vilasrao Deshmukh has said that the atrocities committed on protesting farmers in Greater Noida's Bhatta Parsaul village was uncalled for, as farmers were only demanding better compensation for their land.

Greater Noida farmers' protests: Sachin Pilot released from police custody

May 22, 2011 at 5:09 PM

Bhatta Parasul (Uttar Pradesh), May 22(ANI): Union Minister of State for Communication and Information Technology (IT) Sachin Pilot, who was arrested today for trying to enter Bhatta Parsaul village in Greater Noida to meet the protesting farmers, has been released from police custody.

PM announces financial aid for injured Greater Noida farmers

May 22, 2011 at 3:33 PM

New Delhi, May 22(ANI): Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh on Sunday announced relief package for farmers and their family members injured during protests at Bhatta Parsaul village in Greater Noida.

Greater Noida farmers' protests: Sachin Pilot detained

May 22, 2011 at 3:33 PM

Bhatta Parasul (Uttar Pradesh), May 22(ANI): Union Minister of State for Communication and Information Technology (IT) Sachin Pilot, who went to Greater Noida to meet the protesting farmers, has been arrested for trying to enter Bhatta Parsaul village.

NCW demands CBI probe into police action on Bhatta Parsaul women

May 21, 2011 at 4:45 PM

New Delhi, May 21 (ANI): Appearing to endorse Congress general secretary Rahul Gandhi's police claim that Uttar Pradesh had acted violently against villagers in Bhatta Parsaul, the National Commission for Women (NCW) on Saturday sought a Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) probe into the atrocities committed in the area.

Court notices to Centre, State over Bhatta-Parsaul issue

May 20, 2011 at 5:01 PM

New Delhi, May 20 (ANI): The Allahabad High Court today issued notices to the Union Government, the Uttar Pradesh Government and the Uttar Pradesh Director General of Police to file their replies within a month on the Bhatta-Parsaul land acquisition and violence issue.

UP Govt. rubbishes Rahul Gandhi's claims, says all allegations are baseless

May 19, 2011 at 8:21 PM

Lucknow/New Delhi, May 19 (ANI): Utttar Pradesh Government on Thursday rubbished the claims of Congress General Secretary Rahul Gandhi with regard to the atrocities on protesting villagers in Bhatta Parsaul village of Greater Noida.

Farmers stir: Sonia Gandhi pulls up Mayawati Govt.

May 19, 2011 at 7:49 PM

Varanasi, May 19 (ANI): Accusing the Mayawati Government of using state machinery to acquire land for projects, Congress President Sonia Gandhi on Thursday said she was 'ashamed' to see the 'brutalities' perpetrated on farmers in Bhatta Parsaul village of Greater Noida.

Rahul Gandhi pledges to fight for farmers' cause in UP

May 18, 2011 at 8:29 PM

Varanasi, May 18 (ANI): Demanding a judicial probe into the violence in Bhatta Parsaul village of Greater Noida, Congress General Secretary Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday said that would go to every village of Uttar Pradesh and fight for ousting the government.

Congress defends Rahul Gandhi's charges of atrocities against UP farmers

May 18, 2011 at 8:29 PM

New Delhi, May 18 (ANI): Congress Party on Wednesday strongly backed its General Secretary Rahul Gandhi's allegations of farmer killings and rape by policemen in Uttar Pradesh.

BJP demands JPC probe into UP farmers stir

May 18, 2011 at 7:49 PM

New Delhi, May 18 (ANI): The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Wednesday called for a Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC) probe into the recent farmers' agitation over land acquisition in Uttar Pradesh. JP spokesperson Syed Shahnawaz Hussain also criticized Congress General Secretary Rahul Gandhi over his visit to Bhatta Parsaul village in Greater NOIDA area of Uttar Pradesh.

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May 17, 2011 at 9:33 PM

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Rahul Gandhi meets PM, informs him about plight of UP farmers'

May 16, 2011 at 8:46 PM

New Delhi, May 16 (ANI): Congress General Secretary Rahul Gandhi met the Prime Minister, Dr. Manmohan Singh, here on Monday evening to highlight the plight of farmers in Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh.

Govt. plans to introduce bill on Land Acquisition, says Chidambaram

May 12, 2011 at 8:40 PM

New Delhi, May 12 (ANI): With the controversy surrounding the land acquisition stir in Uttar Pradesh gaining momentum, Union Home Minister P. Chidambaram on Thursday said the government has plans to introduce bill on Land Acquisition in the next session of Parliament, as there appears to be consensus on the issue.

NHRC team to probe UP village violence

May 12, 2011 at 6:10 PM

New Delhi, May 12 (ANI): The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has announced that it will be sending a team to investigate complaints of large scale violence in village Bhatta Parsaul and other nearby areas in Greater NOIDA, Uttar Pradesh.

UP farmers stir: Mayawati accuses Congress of conspiracy

May 12, 2011 at 2:02 PM

Lucknow, May 12 (ANI): Slamming the opposition parties for playing dirty politics in the state over the land acquisition issue, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Mayawati on Thursday blamed the Congress for vitiating the atmosphere in Grater Noida's Bhatta Parsaul village.

Land acquisition stir: UP Police arrests Rajnath Singh

May 12, 2011 at 2:02 PM

Ghaziabad, May 12 (ANI): Uttar Pradesh Police on Thursday took into its custody senior Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Rajnath Singh, who began a hunger strike here in support of the agitating farmers.

Rajnath Singh begins hunger strike against UP farmers stir

May 12, 2011 at 1:22 PM

Ghaziabad, May 12 (ANI): A day after the Bhatta Parsaul village in the Greater NOIDA area of Uttar Pradesh witnessed high drama involving Congress general secretary Rahul Gandhi, Senior Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Rajnath Singh began a hunger strike today in support of agitating farmers.

UP farmers stir: Rita Bahuguna Joshi arrested

May 12, 2011 at 1:22 PM

Lucknow, May 12 (ANI): Uttar Pradesh Congress chief Rita Bahuguna Joshi was arrested for the second time by state police after she tried to block the road leading to the Vidhan Sabha.

Rahul Tsunami grips UP village Bhatta Parsaul

May 12, 2011 at 12:26 PM

Bhatta Parsaul (Uttar Pradesh), May 12 (ANI): The late night arrest and subsequent release of Congress general secretary Rahul Gandhi at the epicenter of the farmers' unrest here, has transformed him into a new avtar --- a farmer leader.

UP farmers stir: Rahul Gandhi arrested, released, Congress to protest

May 12, 2011 at 10:34 AM

Greater Noida (Uttar Pradesh), May 12 (ANI): Congress on Thursday vowed to continue with its protests against Uttar Pradesh Government's land acquisition policy after party general secretary Rahul Gandhi was arrested and then released following his visit to the Bhatta Parasul village in the Greater NOIDA area of the state to support agitating farmers.

Rahul Gandhi committed to farmers' cause, says UP Congress chief

May 11, 2011 at 8:26 PM

Varanasi/Noida, May 11 (ANI): Commenting on Congress General Secretary Rahul Gandhi's visit to the Bhatta Parsaul village in Greater Noida, which has seen violent protests by farmers over land acquisition, Uttar Pradesh Congress committee chief Rita Bahuguna Joshi today said that he is committed to the farmers' cause.

Rahul Gandhi meets farmers in Greater Noida

May 11, 2011 at 12:10 PM

NOIDA, May 11(ANI): Congress General Secretary Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday visited Bhatta Parsaul village in Greater Noida, which has seen violent protests by farmers over land acquisition.

Uttar Pradesh farmers' stir under control

May 10, 2011 at 3:14 PM

Noida, May 10 (ANI): The situation was tense, but under control today in parts of western Uttar Pradesh hit by farmers' unrest over land acquisition, as the police personnel are maintaining a strict vigilance in the affected areas.

Congress condemns land acquisition policies of Mayawati Govt.

May 9, 2011 at 4:12 PM

New Delhi/Agra/Noida, May 9 (ANI): The Congress Party on Monday condemned the land acquisition policies of the Uttar Pradesh Government, saying it should involve farmers in development of the Yamuna Expressway project.

Greater Noida farmers' protests: BJP leader Rajnath Singh arrested

May 9, 2011 at 1:32 PM

Noida, May 9 (ANI): Senior Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Rajnath Singh, who was on his way to Greater Noida today to meet the protesting farmers, has been arrested while trying to enter Bhatta Parsaul village.

Greater Noida farmers' protest continues: BJP to observe 'Black Day'

May 9, 2011 at 12:12 PM

Noida, May 9 (ANI): The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) will observe a "Black Day" in Uttar Pradesh on Monday in protest against a police crackdown on farmers in Bhatta Parsaul village of Greater Noida.

Land row: UP Congress charges BSP Govt. of corruption

May 8, 2011 at 7:32 PM

Agra/Kanpur, May 8 (ANI): With the farmers' agitation over land acquisition heating up in the state, the Uttar Pradesh Congress Committee on Sunday criticized Mayawati-led Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) Government for corruption in the land acquisition issue.

UP land battle turns political as Opposition parties slam Mayawati

May 8, 2011 at 4:36 PM

Greater Noida/Agra, May 8 (ANI): With the farmers' agitation over land acquisition heating up in Uttar Pradesh, the Opposition parties have heavily criticized Chief Minister Mayawati's silence over the matter.

Death toll in Greater Noida farmers' agitation rises to four

May 8, 2011 at 11:56 AM

Greater Noida, May 8 (ANI): The death toll in farmers' agitation in Greater Noida has risen to four, with another farmer succumbing to his injuries on Sunday. The violence has now spread to Agra with reports of clash with police coming from different parts of west Uttar Pradesh.

Security forces kill down one ultra in J-K, as Sopore encounter continues

October 31, 2010 at 10:33 PM

Sopore (J-K), Oct.31 (ANI): Security personnel are engaged in an encounter with militants in Sopore area of Jammu and Kashmir in which at least one militant has been killed.

ANI cameraman hurt in encounter between militants, Army in Kashmir

October 21, 2010 at 4:59 PM

Maloora Sumbal (Jammu and Kashmir), Oct.21 (ANI): An Asian News International (ANI) cameraman was injured on Thursday during an encounter between security forces and miltants in Jammu and Kashmir's Maloora area, which is about 15 kilometers from Srinagar.

Militants kill one person in Jammu and Kashmir's Sopore town

August 15, 2010 at 10:28 PM

Srinagar Aug.15 (ANI): Militants recently abducted a man of Dangerpore village in Sopore town of Jammu and Kashmir and later killed him.

Clashes in Srinagar, two injured

July 30, 2010 at 1:42 PM

Srinagar, July 30 (ANI): Clashes broke out in several parts of Srinagar after a youth was seriously injured in security forces firing at Chanpora area on Friday.

Rising incidents of extortion causes concern among Assamese

June 27, 2010 at 5:03 PM

Guwahati, June 27 (ANI): Rising incidents of abduction and extortion by militant outfits are causing a serious concern for people in Assam.

Sopore firing: Omar Abdullh holds high-level meeting

June 26, 2010 at 9:36 PM

Sopore (Jammu and Kashmir), June 26, (ANI): Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Saturday held a high-level meeting to discuss the situation following the alleged death of two persons in a police firing here.

Top LeT commander killed in Kashmir encounter

June 22, 2010 at 4:24 PM

Sapore (J-K), June 22 (ANI): A top Lashker-e-Toiba (LeT) commander and a policeman were killed and four others injured in an overnight gun battle in Jammu and Kashmir's Sopore town.

Army captain, militant killed in Pulwama encounter

March 4, 2010 at 3:22 PM

Pulwama (Jammu and Kashmir), Mar 4 (ANI): An Army Captain and a militant were killed in an encounter between security forces and militants in Pulwama District on Thursday.

Sikhs celebrate 'Hola Mohalla'

March 2, 2010 at 11:05 AM

Poonch (Jammu and Kashmir), Mar 2 (ANI): The Sikh community here celebrated the spring festival of 'Hola Mohalla' with devotion and took out a procession to mark the occasion.

Priest committee continues strike in Pashupatinath area against Indian priests appointment

September 6, 2009 at 3:26 PM

Kathmandu, Sep.6 (ANI): The agitating Priest Appointment Joint Struggle Committee (PAJSC) and Unified CPN (Maoist) supporters on Sunday continued with their protests in and around the Pashupatinath Area against the appointment of Indian priests at the holy Pashupaitnath temple.

Priest attack: Nepal's Culture Minister assuages India's hurt feelings

September 6, 2009 at 1:36 PM

Kathmandu/New Delhi, Sep.6 (ANI): Nepal's Culture Minister Manindra Rijal on Sunday said his government is taking all steps to ensure the security of Hindu priests inside the Pashupatinath Temple and ruled out reports that the two priests who were allegedly attacked by Maoists were wanting to return to bangalore, their hometown.

Nepal Cultural Minister regrets Maoist attack on Indian priests

September 5, 2009 at 4:14 PM

Kathmandu, Sep 5 (ANI): Nepal Cultural Minister Minindra Rijal on Saturday expressed regret at the Maoists attack on two Indian priests at the Pashupatinath temple in Kathmandu and assured adequate security to them.

Uttar Pradesh shrine draws possessed people of all faiths for cure

July 9, 2009 at 3:07 PM

Hardoi (Uttar Pradesh), July 9 (ANI): A Muslim shrine in Uttar Pradesh's Hardoi district has earned popularity for curing people believed to be possessed by evil spirits.

Six die as tourist bus falls into a gorge near Mussorie

May 24, 2009 at 6:44 PM

Bhatta Fall (Uttarakhand), May 24 (ANI): At least six persons, including a child, died after a tourist bus fell into a gorge here in the early hours of Sunday. Thirty-five persons were injured in the incident.