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

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

Ex-World champ Karamjit for Maharashtra Rally

June 7, 2013 at 1:37 PM

Nashik, June 7 (IANS) Malaysia's ace driver Karamjit Singh and his long-time co-driver Jagdev Singh will headline the Mahindra Adventure Rally of Maharashtra, the second round of the FMSCI Indian National Rally Championship, to be run here this weekend.

Sridevi, Boney Kapoor launch retail property

May 26, 2013 at 7:02 PM

Nashik, May 26 (IANS) Actress Sridevi and her producer husband Boney Kapoor launched retail property Maitreya Greens housing project here Sunday and also became the first to book a flat there.

Noose tightens around Gurunath, umpire Rauf removed (Roundup)

May 23, 2013 at 9:02 PM

Mumbai/Chennai/New Delhi, May 23 (IANS) The mess in the Indian Premier League (IPL) just got bigger as Mumbai police Thursday ordered Gurunath Meiyappan, son-in-law of Indian cricket board chief N. Srinivasan, to get in touch with them by Friday evening, while top Pakistani umpire Asad Rauf, who has been officiating in IPL matches, was removed from next month's ICC Champions Trophy.

Mumbai cops want to question Meiyappan by Friday evening

May 23, 2013 at 8:14 PM

Mumbai/Chennai, May 23 (IANS) Widening the probe into the IPL spot fixing scam, Mumbai police have ordered Gurunath Meiyappan, son-in-law of Indian cricket board chief N. Srinivasan, to get in touch with them by Friday evening, an official said in Mumbai.

Sachin Pilgaonkar's movie to have virtual premiere

May 19, 2013 at 1:26 PM

Mumbai, May 19 (IANS) Actor-director Sachin Pilgaonkar's forthcoming Marathi movie "Ekulti Ek", which marks his golden jubilee in showbiz, will be simultaneously premiered in five theatres in five cities in Maharashtra.

Sanjay Dutt surrenders for 42 more months in jail

May 16, 2013 at 5:58 PM

Mumbai, May 16 (IANS) It was back to jail for Bollywood actor Sanjay Dutt who Thursday surrendered before a special court to complete his prison term in the 1993 Mumbai bombings case, adding one more chapter in a life story that could rival one of his films.

'Havan' and prayers as 'Munnabhai' readies for prison

May 16, 2013 at 10:38 AM

Mumbai, May 16 (IANS) There were early morning prayers and celebrity visitors at Sanjay Dutt's Bandra home, outside which stood hordes of fans, as the Bollywood actor prepared to return to prison Thursday.

SC dismisses challenge to FDI in multi-brand retail

May 1, 2013 at 7:24 PM

New Delhi, May 1 (IANS) "Consumer is the king", the Supreme Court said Wednesday upholding the government's policy of allowing foreign direct investment (FDI) in multi-brand retail, holding that it did not suffer from any constitutional infirmity.

On Indian cinema's centenary, kin want Bharat Ratna for Dadasaheb Phalke (With Image)

April 27, 2013 at 12:28 PM

Mumbai, April 27 (IANS) A hundred years after "Lights, Camera, Action." were uttered for the first time in India by Dhundiraj Govind Phalke - Dadasaheb Phalke, known as the 'Father of Indian Cinema' - his descendents have sought a befitting recognition of his contribution by posthumously conferring him the Bharat Ratna, the country's highest civilian honour.

Tendulkar helps light up Maharashtra villages

April 23, 2013 at 8:36 PM

Mumbai, April 23 (IANS) Master blaster Sachin Tendulkar has brought light into the lives of over a thousand residents of Velunje village, in Nashik.

Nashik wins award for best city

March 6, 2013 at 10:59 PM

New Delhi, March 6 (IANS) Top healthcare facilities, greenery and public transport won Nagpur the award for the most liveable Indian city at the ABP News-IPSOS Best City Survey and Awards 2013 event here Wednesday. Delhi was adjudged the best for primary education and roads.

Central Team in Maharashtra to assess drought situation

February 27, 2013 at 9:15 PM

New Delhi, Feb. 27 (ANI): An Inter-Ministerial Central Team (IMCT) is currently visiting Maharashtra to assess the drought situation in the State.

Central team to assess Maharashtra drought

February 27, 2013 at 6:35 PM

New Delhi, Feb 27 (IANS) A central team is visiting Maharashtra to assess the drought situation in the state, officials said here Wednesday.

Hilsa research centre coming up in Bengal

February 26, 2013 at 4:59 PM

Kolkata, Feb 26 (IANS) West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee Tuesday said the government was planning to set up a facility for doing research on the hilsa fish whose numbers are fast dwindling in Indian waters.

Nashik to host first grape harvest fest

February 24, 2013 at 11:16 AM

Nashik (Maharashtra), Feb 24 (IANS) In a bid to popularise wine, the country's first Grape Harvest Festival shall be held in India's wine capital here March 2 and 3, an organiser said Sunday.

Maharashtra ATS team goes to assist Hyderabad blasts probe

February 22, 2013 at 8:18 PM

Mumbai, Feb 22 (IANS) A seven-member team of Maharashtra Police's Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) team has left for Hyderabad to assist the investigators probing Thursday's twin blasts which left 16 dead, an official said.

School boy killed as truck hits autorickshaw

February 14, 2013 at 8:41 PM

Mumbai, Feb 14 (IANS) A six-year-old school boy was killed and five others injured when a truck collided with an autorickshaw ferrying students in a Maharashtra town Thursday, police said.

Charges framed against Jundal in Aurangabad arms haul case

February 8, 2013 at 9:07 PM

Mumbai, Feb 8 (IANS) A special Maharashtra Control of Organised Crime Act (MCOCA) court Friday framed charges against suspected Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) operative Abu Jundal in the 2006 Aurangabad arms haul case.

HAL to open its Ozar airport at Nashik for civilian flights

February 8, 2013 at 3:39 PM

Bangalore, Feb 8 (IANS) State-run defence behemoth Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd (HAL) will soon open its Ozar military aerodrome at Nashik in Maharashtra to civilian flights as an alternative to the congested Mumbai airport, a top official said Friday.

Charge sheet against Abu Jundal filed in Nashik court

February 7, 2013 at 6:51 PM

Nashik (Maharashtra), Feb 7 (IANS) The Mumbai Anti-Terrorist Squad Thursday filed a charge sheet against suspected LeT terrorist Abu Jundal for planning an attack on vital installations of the city.

Apex court prevents Nandy's arrest, advises him to speak carefully

February 1, 2013 at 8:14 PM

New Delhi, Feb 1 (IANS) The Supreme Court Friday restrained Rajasthan Police from arresting sociologist Ashis Nandy against whom FIRs have been filed for making uncharitable comments about Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes and Other Backward Classes but asked him to be careful in his statements.

Maharashtra spends Rs.4.14 billion to check drought

January 23, 2013 at 10:00 PM

Mumbai, Jan 23 (IANS) With a severe drought looming over parts of the state, Maharashtra has spent Rs.4.14 billion to combat the situation, Chief Minister Prithviraj Chavan said Wednesday.

Compulsory water harvesting mooted in Maharashtr

January 16, 2013 at 10:25 PM

Mumbai, Jan 16 (IANS) With the next monsoon six months away and large parts of Maharashtra already reeling under drought-like conditions, a minister Wednesday mooted compulsory rainwater harvesting to combat the crisis.

Maharashtra shivers, Mahabaleshwar freezes

January 8, 2013 at 2:47 PM

Mahabaleshwar (Maharashtra), Jan 8 (IANS) Thousands woke up to witness a rare white blanket enveloping this popular hill station as dew drops froze with overnight temperatures dipping to one degree Celsius.

Inferno engulfs Maharashtra paint factory

January 4, 2013 at 7:27 PM

Nashik (Maharashtra), Jan 4 (IANS) A massive fire Friday gutted the factory and warehouse of Shalimar Paints 20 km from the city, police said. No casualties were reported.

Five killed in Maharashtra accidents

December 30, 2012 at 6:21 PM

Nashik, Dec 30 (IANS) Five people, including a man and his daughter, were killed and 23 others injured in two separate accidents in Maharashtra, police said.

2013 INRC to have eight rounds

December 19, 2012 at 6:29 PM

Chennai, Dec 19 (IANS) In contrast to the disastrous 2012 Indian National Rally Championship that had just two rounds of the original four, the Federation of Motor Sports Clubs of India (FMSCI) announced an eight-event series for 2013, from March to November.

Maharashtra Rally cancelled; INRC reduced to 2 rounds

December 19, 2012 at 12:45 PM

Bangalore, Dec 19 (IANS) The once popular Indian National Rally Championship run under the aegis of the Federation of Motor Sports Clubs of India (FMSCI) touched rock bottom with the cancellation of Rally of Maharashtra, the final round, that was scheduled to be held in Nashik Jan 5-6, 2013.

Maha Kumbh: Red carpet welcome for mediapersons

December 6, 2012 at 12:36 PM

Lucknow, Dec 6 (IANS) Even as the Uttar Pradesh government drags its feet on several projects ahead of the Maha Kumbh in January, it has gone into overdrive to lay out the red carpet for thousands of mediapersons, from India and around the world, who will gather in Allahabad for the mega religious congregation.

Chopper used by village poll contestant

November 26, 2012 at 9:51 PM

Nashik (Maharashtra), Nov 26 (IANS) In a first of its kind in the state and probably the country, a Shiv Sena candidate in a village poll in Maharashtra Monday deployed a helicopter to woo panchayat members to ensure his election as the village council head.

Thackeray's ashes immersed in sea, rivers

November 23, 2012 at 5:22 PM

Mumbai, Nov 23 (IANS) The ashes of Bal Thackeray, the Shiv Sena patriarch, were Friday immersed in the Arabian Sea here and many rivers across the country, a party official said.

Irrigation scam whistle-blower to continue in service

November 9, 2012 at 6:37 PM

Mumbai, Nov 9 (IANS) Vijay Pandhare, the prime whistle-blower in the Maharashtra irrigation scam and a government officer who had sought voluntary retirement, Friday decided to continue with his job.

Never aspired to be movie actress: Anjali Patil

October 31, 2012 at 5:32 PM

Mumbai, Oct 31 (IANS) Her performance as a Naxalite (Maoist) in Prakash Jha's "Chakravyuh" has won rave reviews for Anjali Patil across the board, but the actress says she never aspired to act in movies.

Eid-ul-Azha celebrated with fervour and feasting (Roundup)

October 27, 2012 at 8:39 PM

New Delhi, Oct 27 (IANS) Eid-ul-Azha, the Muslim festival of sacrifice, was celebrated across the country with fervour and gaiety and marked by lavish feasting.

Mumbai celebrates Bakrid

October 27, 2012 at 1:43 PM

Mumbai, Oct 27 (IANS) Muslims in Mumbai Saturday celebrated Eid-ul-Azha or Bakrid with gaiety and in a spirit of sacrifice.

Evict Aseem Trivedi from 'Bigg Boss', says RPI

October 25, 2012 at 11:43 AM

Lonavala (Maharashtra), Oct 25 (IANS) Angry Dalits from different parts of the state marched Thursday morning to the "Bigg Boss" home demanding eviction of one of its inmates, cartoonist Aseem Trivedi, a Republican Party of India (RPI) member said.

Indiabulls' Nashik power plant to use sewage water

October 22, 2012 at 9:51 PM

Mumbai, Oct 22 (IANS) Indiabulls Power Ltd. Monday announced the successful boiler lighting of the first power unit of its proposed power plant in Maharashtra, an official said.

25-year-old jumps to death from eighth floor

October 22, 2012 at 7:43 PM

New Delhi, Oct 22 (IANS) A 25-year-old medical degree holder committed suicide by jumping from his eighth floor office here Monday, police said. His suicide note said his body organs should be donated.

Three teenagers drown in Maharashtra dam

October 16, 2012 at 9:16 PM

Nashik (Maharashtra), Oct 16 (IANS) Three teenagers drowned Tuesday when they went for a swim in the Gangapur dam in this Maharashtra district, police said here.

Ashwini not to play women's doubles in Denmark

October 15, 2012 at 12:44 PM

Odense (Denmark), Oct 15 (IANS) Bangalore shuttler Ashwini Ponnappa will not be playing in the women's doubles at the Denmark Open Super Series Premier and will concentrate only on the mixed doubles.

Activists seek temporary abattoirs in Mumbai for Eid-ul-Azha

October 14, 2012 at 11:40 AM

Mumbai, Oct 14 (IANS) Social activists have moved the Bombay High Court demanding temporary slaughter houses in the city's Muslim-majority areas for Eid-ul-Azha to be celebrated in the last week of this month.

Court gives time to Jundal to scrutinise chargesheet

October 12, 2012 at 7:16 PM

New Delhi, Oct 12 (IANS) A Delhi court Friday granted more time to 26/11 suspect Abu Jundal to scrutinise the chargesheet filed against him by Delhi Police.

NIA gets Jundal's custody till Oct 20

October 8, 2012 at 10:51 PM

New Delhi, Oct 8 (IANS) A special court Monday handed over the police custody of 26/11 suspect Abu Jundal to the National Investigation Agency (NIA) till Oct 20, sources said.

NIA gets Jundal's custody till Oct 20

October 8, 2012 at 4:27 PM

New Delhi, Oct 8 (IANS) A special court Monday handed over the police custody of 26/11 suspect Abu Jundal to the National Investigation Agency (NIA) till Oct 20, sources said.

Delhi court issues fresh production warrant for Abu Jundal

September 28, 2012 at 7:50 PM

New Delhi, Sep 28 (IANS) A Delhi court Friday issued a fresh production warrant against 26/11 key suspect Abu Jundal after he could not be produced in the court as he is in the custody of Maharashtra police since July 20.

Stop protest over Ajit Pawar's resignation: NCP

September 27, 2012 at 4:42 PM

Mumbai, Sep 27 (IANS) The Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) Thursday ordered party activists across the state to stop agitations and protests in the wake of the resignation of Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar from the Maharashtra cabinet.

Over Rs 1 crore stolen in daylight heist in Nashik

September 27, 2012 at 4:02 PM

Nashik (Maharashtra), Sep 27 (IANS) In a broad daylight dacoity, four unidentified men Thursday looted the office of a city based architectural firm and ran away with cash of over a crore, police said.

Sharad Pawar to resolve Maharashtra tangle (Roundup)

September 26, 2012 at 9:07 PM

Mumbai, Sep 26 (IANS) The NCP Wednesday authorized its supremo Sharad Pawar to decide the future of Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar and other ministers' resignations submitted Tuesday.

Abu Jundal motivated IM members for jehad, say police

September 26, 2012 at 8:27 PM

New Delhi Sep 26 (IANS) Abu Jundal motivated Indian Mujahideen (IM) members for jehad, Delhi Police have said in their charge sheet against the 26/11 terror attack handler.

Delhi court issues warrant for Jundal

September 26, 2012 at 4:19 PM

New Delhi, Sep 26 (IANS) A Delhi court Wednesday issued a warrant for 26/11 key suspect Abu Jundal to be brought before it Sep 28, after taking note of the charge sheet the Delhi Police crime branch filed agianst him.

Delhi court issues warrant for Jundal

September 26, 2012 at 3:39 PM

New Delhi, Sep 26 (IANS) A Delhi court Wednesday issued a warrant for 26/11 key suspect Abu Jundal to be brought before it Sep 28.

Tibetan 'Flame of Truth' reaches Mumbai

September 18, 2012 at 5:49 PM

Mumbai, Sep 18 (IANS) The 'Flame of Truth' relay torch, launched by the Tibetan parliament-in-exile to support the cause of Tibetan independence from Chinese rule, reached here from Pune on its journey across the world, a spokesperson said here Tuesday.

Musician uses recycled cans for Lord Ganesha tribute

September 17, 2012 at 4:30 PM

New Delhi, Sep 17 (IANS) Popular Indian classical vocalist and percussionist Taufiq Qureshi has used a concoction of recycled cans and drums to create a special musical tribute on the occasion of Ganesh festival.

Jundal sent to police custody in Nashik attack plot

September 11, 2012 at 8:10 PM

Nashik (Maharashtra), Sep 11 (IANS) A court Tuesday remanded key 26/11 handler and suspected LeT terrorist Abu Jundal to police custody till Sep 24 for his alleged role in the conspiracy to attack a police academy here in 2010.

Police cut short quizzing cartoonist Aseem Trivedi

September 10, 2012 at 5:46 PM

Mumbai, Sep 10 (IANS) Barely a day after a cartoonist Aseem Trivedi was sent to seven days police custody after being arrested on sedition charges, investigators cut short his questioning and presented him in a Mumbai court Monday. He was sent to judicial custody till Sep 24, an activist said.

Nashik open university launches web radio

September 8, 2012 at 3:43 PM

Nashik (Maharashtra), Sep 8 (IANS) The Yashwantrao Chavan Maharashtra Open University (YCMOU) has launched its interactive live web radio from a studio in the sprawling 150-acre campus in Nashik, an official said Saturday.

Maharashtra minister denies role in coal block cases

September 5, 2012 at 8:57 PM

Nashik (Maharashtra), Sep 5 (IANS) Maharashtra minister Rajendra Darda Wednesday said he had nothing to do with the company booked by the CBI over irregularities in coal block allocations.

Maharashtra's steps to protect Meghalaya migrants reviewed

August 27, 2012 at 9:46 PM

Mumbai, Aug 27 (IANS) A delegation of ministers from Meghalaya Monday reviewed the security measures put in place by the Maharashtra government to protect students and other people from the northeastern state settled here, an official said.

As exodus continues, bulk SMSes banned; parliament unites in support (Roundup)

August 17, 2012 at 8:36 PM

New Delhi, Aug 17 (IANS) In an effort to stem the scaremongering that has led to thousands from the northeast fleeing southern states, the government Friday banned bulk SMSes in Maharashtra, Andhra Pradesh and Karnataka for 15 days as parliament united in support of people from the region and demanded that those fanning rumours be punished.

Panic subsides in Karnataka, people flee Maharashtra (Intro-Roundup)

August 16, 2012 at 11:48 PM

Mumbai/Bangalore, Aug 16 (IANS) A mass flight triggered by rumours of imminent attacks on people from the northeast in Karnataka ebbed Thursday, but many from the region began fleeing neighbouring Maharashtra.

Panic subsides in Karnataka, people flee Maharashtra (Roundup)

August 16, 2012 at 9:32 PM

Mumbai/Bangalore, Aug 16 (IANS) A mass flight triggered by rumours of imminent attacks on people from the northeast in Karnataka ebbed Thursday, but many from the region began fleeing neighbouring Maharashtra.

Panicky Assamese leaving Maharashtra

August 16, 2012 at 7:48 PM

Mumbai, Aug 16 (IANS) People from Assam and other northeast states are fleeing to their home states after some of them were targeted by miscreants in Maharashtra in the past few days, officials said Thursday.

Jundal wants his confession to be recorded

August 10, 2012 at 7:13 PM

Mumbai, Aug 10 (IANS) Key 26/11 handler Abu Jundal is understood to have applied in a special court here for recording of his confession statement in connection with the 2008 Mumbai terror attacks, official sources said.

Kasab, Jundal to be jointly questioned by Mumbai Police

August 9, 2012 at 10:57 PM

Mumbai, Aug 9 (IANS) The Maharashtra government Thursday granted permission to Mumbai Police Crime Branch to jointly question Ajmal Kasab, the sole surviving gunman in the 26/11 terror attack, and Abu Jundal, the alleged handler of the operation.

Mumbai Crime Branch gets permission to interrogate Kasab with Abu Jundal

August 9, 2012 at 6:57 PM

Mumbai, Aug.9 (ANI): The Maharashtra Government on Thursday gave permission to the Crime Branch of Mumbai Police to interrogate 26/11 terror attack convict Ajmal Kasab with his alleged handler Abu Jundal.

Abu Jundal handed ovder to Maharashtra ATS

July 20, 2012 at 9:22 PM

New Delhi, July 20 (ANI): A Delhi Court on Friday handed over alleged Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) operative Abu Jundal to Maharashtra's Anti Terrorism Squad (ATS).

Three killed, 31 injured as two trains collide near Nashik

July 20, 2012 at 11:30 AM

Nashik (Maharashtra), July 20 (ANI): At least three persons were killed 25 people were injured when a local train collided with the Vidarbha Express near Khardi station near Nashik on Mumbai-Kasara route late on Thursday night.

Bank attaches school for loan default in Maharashtra

July 13, 2012 at 11:57 AM

Nashik (Maharashtra), July 13 (IANS) The fate of around 600 secondary and higher secondary school students hangs in balance after a bank attached the school building and premises for defaulting on a loan repayment, an official said.

Four killed in Maharashtra accident

June 29, 2012 at 7:40 PM

Nashik (Maharashtra), June 29 (IANS) Four people were killed and a minor got injured when a truck rammed into an autorickshaw on the Manmad-Malegaon road in Nashik district Friday, police said.

MNS activists attack toll posts across Maharashtra

June 13, 2012 at 1:35 PM

Mumbai, June 13 (IANS) A day after Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) chief Raj Thackeray questioned the toll collection policy of the state government, hundreds of MNS activists Wednesday attacked and damaged toll posts in various parts of the state, police said.

Maharashtra orders crackdown on illegal sex tests

June 7, 2012 at 9:28 PM

Mumbai, June 7 (IANS) Maharashtra Chief Minister Prithviraj Chavan Thursday ordered a state-wide crackdown on unregistered or illegal sonography centres conducting sex determination tests of foetuses.

Mango exports from Pakistan goes down

May 26, 2012 at 2:50 PM

Islamabad, May 26 (IANS) Exports of mangoes from Pakistan will suffer this year as production has been low compared to last year.

One killed as fire engulfs mall in Maharashtra

May 2, 2012 at 9:30 AM

Nashik, May 2 (IANS) A security guard was killed early Wednesday in a major fire that broke out at a furniture mall in the city here, police said.

Maharashtra celebrates Ambedkar's birth anniversary

April 14, 2012 at 10:19 AM

Mumbai, April 14 (IANS) Maharashtra Chief Minister Prithviraj Chavan Saturday led celebrations in the state on the 121st birth anniversary of Bhimrao R. Ambedkar, the architect of the Indian constitution.

Maharashtra celebrates Mahavir Jayanti

April 5, 2012 at 2:40 PM

Mumbai, April 5 (IANS) Thousands of devotees across Maharashtra Thursday celebrated Mahavir Jayanti, the birth anniversary of Mahavir, the last Tirthankar.

'2009 swine flu pandemic won't return to Maharashtra'

April 4, 2012 at 10:08 PM

Pune, April 4 (IANS) Health officials in Maharashtra Wednesday ruled out a resurgence of the 2009 swine flu pandemic in the state.

Cancer patients will soon be able to learn

March 30, 2012 at 2:53 PM

Good news for the cancer patients in India. The young cancer patients in India will now be able to register themselves in the short courses of photography, animation and painting and start to spend some quality time on with learning.

Construction worker killed in gas leak

March 30, 2012 at 2:41 PM

Mumbai, March 30 (IANS) A construction worker was killed and five fell unconscious Friday after a gas leak in an industrial area in Maharashtra's Nashik district, police said.

Cancer patients, rediscover joys of learning

March 30, 2012 at 9:37 AM

Mumbai/Nashik, March 30 (IANS) Many young cancer patients will now have a chance to enrol themselves in short-term courses in photography, animation and painting and get on with the wonders of learning, otherwise frequently disrupted by the disease.

Infrastructure projects in Maharashtra get vital thrust

March 26, 2012 at 10:00 PM

Mumbai, March 26 (IANS) Infrastructure development in Mumbai and the rest of Maharashtra will get a significant thrust with a series of mega-projects lined up as part of efforts to make India's commercial capital a world-class city in the state budget for 2012-13, presented here Monday.

Leopard strays into Nashik colony, attacks three

March 26, 2012 at 10:56 AM

Nashik (Maharashtra), March 26 (IANS) Panic gripped the city as a leopard strayed into a thickly populated residential area from the adjacent jungles Monday and attacked three people, including a minor girl, police said.

Dev Anand's last remains immersed in River Godavari

December 15, 2011 at 12:25 PM

Nasik, Dec 15 (ANI): Suneil Anand, the son of veteran Bollywood actor Dev Anand, who died recently in London, immersed the ashes of his late father in Godavari River in Maharashtra on Wednesday.

Dev Anand's son and nephew recall his cherished memories

December 9, 2011 at 2:01 PM

London, Dec 9 (ANI): The son and nephew of Bollywood superstar Dev Anand, who died at the age of 88 in London after a cardiac arrest, mourned his demise and recalled some cherished memories about him.

Advani condoles veteran Congressman Vasant Sathe's demise

September 24, 2011 at 4:15 PM

Gurgaon, Sep 24 (ANI): Condoling the death of veteran parliamentarian Vasant Sathe,

Four dead in Nashik cylinder blast

June 8, 2011 at 5:33 PM

Nashik, June 8 (ANI): At least four persons got killed in a suspected gas cylinder explosion in Maharashtra's Nashik city on Wednesday.

Political leaders supporting my fast unto death campaign: Ramdev

May 6, 2011 at 5:01 PM

Nashik, May 6 (ANI): Yoga Guru Baba Ramdev, who has vowed to fast unto death in New Delhi on June 4 as part of the 'Bhrastachar Mitao Satyagrah', a drive to remove corruption, on Friday said the political leaders are supporting his campaign.

NCP suspends 'rapist' Maharashtra lawmaker

February 26, 2011 at 4:01 PM

Nashik, Feb.26 (ANI): The Maharashtra unit of the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) has suspended party MLA Dilip Wagh for his alleged role in a rape case.

Two killed in army helicopter crash in Nashik

February 2, 2011 at 12:27 PM

Nashik, Feb 2 (ANI): Two pilots manning a Cheetah helicopter were killed after the chopper crashed into a residential area of Nashik in Maharashtra this morning.

Jaipal Reddy holds emergency meeting to discuss oil adulteration issue

January 27, 2011 at 4:33 PM

New Delhi, Jan 27 (ANI): Union Petroleum Minister Jaipal Reddy on Thursday chaired an emergency meeting to discuss the oil adulteration issue and to chart out a course of action to root out the oil mafia.

Rising inflation would stabilise in next couple of days: Sheila Dikshit

January 14, 2011 at 7:50 PM

New Delhi, Jan 14 (ANI): Delhi Chief Minister Sheila Dikshit on Friday asserting that the government is taking several steps to curb rising inflation, assured the citizens that the national capital would witness a decline in the price of essential commodities over the next couple of days.

Manmohan Singh holds meeting on price rise

January 11, 2011 at 2:17 PM

New Delhi, Jan 11 (ANI): The Prime Minister, Dr. Manmohan Singh, on Tuesday held high level meeting on spiralling food prices and to conduct a review on food inflation, which has gone past 18 per cent.

Manmohan Singh to preside over meet on inflation

January 11, 2011 at 10:17 AM

New Delhi, Jan 11 (ANI): The Prime Minister, Dr. Manmohan Singh, will on Tuesday preside over a meeting to tackle spiralling food prices and review food inflation, which has gone past 18 per cent.

Nasik onion traders on strike, prices drop in Maharashtra

January 10, 2011 at 6:15 PM

Mumbai/New Delhi, Jan.10 (ANI): Onion traders in Nasik, Maharashtra, are on strike, even as the prices of the product have come down drastically.

Onion prices decline following raids on godowns in UP

January 8, 2011 at 12:21 PM

New Delhi, Jan 8 (ANI): Retail prices of onions have fallen to Rs 5 -10 per kg in major metros across the country following raids by income tax officials in godowns of onion traders in Uttar Pradesh.

Two persons arrested in German Bakery blast case of Pune

September 8, 2010 at 9:07 PM

Mumbai, Sep.8 (ANI): The Maharashtra Anti Terrorism Squad (ATS) on Wednesday claimed to have arrested two persons, Mirza Himayat Baig and Lalbaba Bilal, in connection with Pune's German Bakery blast case.

Goods worth millions destroyed in fire at Nashik warehouse

April 15, 2010 at 9:41 PM

Nashik (Maharashtra), Apr 15 (ANI): Goods worth millions of rupees were destroyed in a fire that broke out in Berger Paint's warehouse in Maharashtra's Nashik District on Thursday.

Pravin Mahajan dies in hospital

March 3, 2010 at 7:06 PM

Mumbai, Mar 3 (ANI): Pravin Mahajan, serving life imprisonment for killing his brother and Bharatiya Janata Party leader Pramod Mahajan, died at a private hospital here on Wednesday evening following illness due to brain haemorrhage.

Alex Reid struck down by diarrhoea - just a day after landing in India

February 8, 2010 at 11:52 PM

London, Feb 8 (ANI): Jordan's new hubby Alex Reid is down with a severe bout of diarrhoea, just a day after arriving in India.

Goods worth millions destroyed in Wadala godown fire

February 8, 2010 at 11:47 PM

Nashik, Feb 7 (ANI): Goods worth millions of rupees were destroyed in the fire that broke out at a storage place of logs and wooden items at Wadala village near Nashik here.

Alex Reid heads to India to shoot new reality show

February 8, 2010 at 11:41 PM

London, Feb 07 (ANI): After winning Big Brother, Alex Reid is has headed to India to shoot another reality show.