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

'Dispel myths about vitiligo' (May 19 is Vitiligo Awareness Day in India)

May 18, 2013 at 2:14 PM

New Delhi, May 18 (IANS) Eighteen-year-old Priyanka Sharma says she feels like an outcast when fellow commuters get up as she sits beside them or her friends call her a cow. The reason: A white patch on her forehand five years ago that soon spread to other parts of her body.

One killed in Uttar Pradesh explosion

May 13, 2013 at 12:38 PM

Lucknow, May 13 (IANS) One person was killed Monday in an explosion in a factory in the Panki industrial area, near Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh Police said.

Varanasi citizens file FIRs against polluting Ganga

May 10, 2013 at 2:30 PM

Lucknow, May 10 (IANS) In a first, citizens of Varanasi Friday lodged police complaints against "unknown" people for polluting the Ganga.

Ensure 51 percent free flow in Ganga, Yamuna, say experts

May 9, 2013 at 4:08 PM

Rishikesh, May 9 (IANS) Experts, environmentalists and spiritual leaders Thursday demanded that the government should ensure free flow of at least 51 percent of water in the Ganga and Yamuna, two major Indian rivers.

Army's Surya Kiran torch immersed in Ganga at Varanasi

May 6, 2013 at 4:16 PM

Lucknow, May 6 (IANS) After travelling over 5,000 km and covering 27 places across seven states in two months, the central command of the Indian Army Monday bade farewell to the "Surya Kiran" torch, which was immersed in the Ganga at Varanasi.

Gayatri Pariwar set to clean Nepal river, temple

May 6, 2013 at 2:24 PM

Haridwar, May 6 (IANS) Having worked for three years to clean rivers within the country, the All-World Gayatri Pariwar (AWGP) will launch a programme May 18 for cleaning the Bagmati river and the Pashupatinath temple in Kathmandu.

Vice President Releases book on Lucknow

May 2, 2013 at 12:20 PM

New Delhi, May 2 (ANI): Vice President, Hamid Ansari released a book entitled "Fida-e-Lucknow - Tales of the city and its people" authored by Parveen Talha, a former member of the UPSC, at a function here today.

Saturn to be closest to Earth Sunday for decade

April 27, 2013 at 6:36 PM

Mumbai, April 27 (IANS) Planet Saturn will come close to Earth Sunday - its closest position till 2023 - and will be visible directly opposite the Sun, an astrophysicist said here Saturday.

Three killed in Agra explosion

April 25, 2013 at 4:52 PM

Agra, April 25 (ANI): Atleast three people were killed and several others injured when an expired army bomb exploded at a scrap dealer's shop in the Taj Ganj area on Thursday.

Three killed as expired bomb explodes in Agra

April 25, 2013 at 2:20 PM

Agra , April 25 (IANS) Three people were killed and several injured when an expired army bomb exploded in a scrap dealer's shop in this city's Taj Ganj area early Thursday, police said.

Rescued Assam rhino's new-born marks new success

April 24, 2013 at 5:40 PM

Manas (Assam), April 24 (IANS) Conservationists are delighted that a rhino which was reared at the Centre for Wildlife Rehabilitation and Conservation (CWRC) has given birth in the wild, officials said.

Sheila Dikshit undergoes sinus surgery

April 19, 2013 at 12:44 PM

New Delhi, April 19 (IANS) Delhi Chief Minister Shiela Dikshit Friday underwent a surgery for sinusitis in a city hospital, doctors said.

China unwilling to move on Brahmaputra joint mechanism

April 17, 2013 at 10:12 PM

New Delhi, April 17 (IANS) Days after Prime Minister Manmohan Singh voiced India's concerns over a dam construction on the Brahmaputra river by China and proposed a joint mechanism during talks with Chinese President Xi Jinping, Beijing is believed to have not shown willingness to move on the issue.

Doctors restore eyesight of UP acid attack victim

April 12, 2013 at 5:00 PM

New Delhi, April 12 (IANS) Doctors at a city hospital have been able to bring substantial improvement in the eyesight of a 26-year-old acid attack victim by performing a unique procedure, hospital authorities said Friday.

US-based Indian designs garbage disposal system for India

March 28, 2013 at 8:18 PM

Kolkata, March 28 (IANS) A US-based Indian engineer has designed and patented three waste disposal units that "match architecture and road systems" of India.

Eight drown in Ganga

March 27, 2013 at 10:58 PM

Lucknow, March 27 (IANS) Eight youths drowned in the Ganga river in two separate incidents in Kanpur during Holi Wednesday, police said.

Successful Kumbh earns Akhilesh a Harvard invite

March 24, 2013 at 12:18 PM

Lucknow, March 24 (IANS) The successful hosting of Maha Kumbh 2013 has earned Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav an invite from Harvard University to speak on how the 55-day religious congregation, which attracted tens of millions of people from India and around the world, went off like clockwork and was praised its organisation worldwide.

Two killed, eight missing as boat capsizes in Bihar

March 23, 2013 at 3:30 PM

Patna, March 23 (IANS) At least two people drowned and 10 were missing after a boat ferrying over 35 people capsized in the Ganga river in Bihar's Bhagalpur district Saturday, police said.

Gayatri Pariwaar begins Ganga cleaning awareness campaign

March 18, 2013 at 10:25 AM

Haridwar, March 18 (IANS) Worried at the increasing pollution in the Ganga, the All World Gayatri Pariwar, a religious group with followers in different cities, Sunday initiated a programme for the cleaning and conservation of the holy river.

'Timely detection can curb high number of kidney diseases'

March 14, 2013 at 6:38 PM

New Delhi, March 14 (IANS) Timely detection in the form of routine urine, blood and blood pressure tests can prevent the rising chronic kidney cases in India, doctors said here Thursday on the occasion of World Kidney Day.

By June, water information only a click away

March 13, 2013 at 2:22 PM

New Delhi, March 13 (IANS) Amid growing concerns over the quality and availability of water, the government is giving final shape to a policy that will allow citizens and other stakeholders to access hydrological information at the click of a mouse and also participate in informed decision-making.

Protein supplements could lead to kidney disease: Doctors (March 14 is World Kidney Day)

March 13, 2013 at 1:26 PM

New Delhi, March 13 (IANS) Young people in their 20s are increasingly becoming prone to kidney ailments, not only due to unhealthy diets, smoking and drinking but a new threat - downing protein supplements without proper advice, doctors warn.

Must check atrocities against rivers: Environment minister

March 11, 2013 at 6:51 PM

New Delhi, March 11 (IANS) Environment and Forests Minister Jayanthi Natarajan Monday said there was a need to set up an authority to check "atrocities against rivers".

Allahabad Kumbh ends with last bathing on Maha Shivratri

March 10, 2013 at 9:47 PM

Allahabad, March 10 (IANS) The curtain came down Sunday on the Kumbh 2013, the biggest religious congregation on earth, with over 70 lakh people taking a holy dip at Sangam on Maha Shivratri.

Brett Lee visits Taj Mahal

March 10, 2013 at 6:03 PM

New Delhi, March 10 (IANS) Former Australia fast bowler Brett Lee visited the Taj Mahal in Agra Sunday.

Devotees in Kolkata throng Ganga to celebrate Maha Shivratri

March 10, 2013 at 5:47 PM

Kolkata, March 10 (IANS) Maha Shivratri was celebrated in the eastern metropolis here Sunday with hymns, chants and fasts as Hindu devotees thronged temples and the banks of the holy Ganga to offer prayers to Lord Shiva.

Six die in Pakistan mosque bombing

March 9, 2013 at 3:15 PM

Islamabad, March 9 (IANS) At least six people were killed and 28 injured when a massive explosion tore through a mosque in a densely populated area of Peshawar, a media report said.

Help save Ganga, Yamuna, says IITians' forum

March 8, 2013 at 7:39 PM

New Delhi, March 8 (IANS) Alumni from various Indian Institutes of Technology (IIT) Friday urged the government to set up a commission to re-look into the issues plaguing Ganga and Yamuna rivers.

Eat healthy, exercise to score well in exams

March 7, 2013 at 1:23 PM

New Delhi, March 7 (IANS) Overworked and stressed-out school students, burning the midnight oil to pass the board exams with flying colours, can benefit from these simple tips to enhance their performance - eat healthy and do light exercises.

Ganga, Yamuna losing dolphins

March 5, 2013 at 6:27 PM

Ghaziabad, March 5 (IANS) The major habitats of aquatic life in the Ganga, Yamuna and Ghagra rivers in Uttar Pradesh are critically degrading, a survey by the state Forest Department and World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) India has revealed.

Taapsee's take on language

March 3, 2013 at 8:35 PM

Chennai, March 3 (IANS) Taapsee Pannu, a Punjabi girl who is popular in southern movies, feels that promotion of films in the language you know is fun and, therefore, she now wants to learn Tamil and Telugu.

Jackie Shroff, Renuka Shahane to felicitate three women

March 1, 2013 at 7:07 PM

Mumbai, Mar 1 (IANS) Three eminent women will be felicitated in Mumbai on the eve of International Women's Day by actor Jackie Shroff and actor-director Renuka Shahane, for their contribution in their respective fields.

Producer responsible for many things, says Shabbir Ahluwalia

February 28, 2013 at 12:35 PM

New Delhi, Feb 28 (IANS) Actor Shabbir Ahluwalia, known as the small screen's bad boy, is enjoying his new role as producer.

Vivek pledges to build bio-digester toilets

February 26, 2013 at 4:59 PM

New Delhi, Feb 26 (IANS) Actor Vivek Oberoi, who is actively involved in philanthropy, has pledged to build bio-digester toilets as part of clean Ganga campaign.

Vivek Oberoi at Mahakumbh with family

February 24, 2013 at 10:51 PM

New Delhi, Feb 24 (IANS) Actor Vivek Oberoi, along with his family, is in Allahabad for the Mahakumbh there.

Cricketing world lauds Dhoni

February 24, 2013 at 6:12 PM

Chennai, Feb 24 (IANS) Cricketers world over showered praise on India captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni for smashing a double-ton on day three of the first Test against Australia here Sunday.

No time for babies, working women opt for freezing eggs (Trend Feature)

February 24, 2013 at 2:03 PM

New Delhi, Feb 24 (IANS) Deepika Gupta, 35, a lawyer in a Delhi court, has been into a few relationships but has not been able to narrow down to Mr Right. With her biological clock ticking fast and her wish to have her own children in the near future, she has now chosen to have her eggs frozen and have babies when she finds her companion.

Rains disrupt Kumbh, turn mela premises into swamps

February 16, 2013 at 11:21 PM

Allahabad, Feb 16 (IANS) Heavy rains that lashed the city Saturday created a crisis at the Kumbh mela premises, sending pilgrims, seers and journalists scurrying for cover as tents collapsed under the deluge.

At Kumbh, call to make Ganga your valentine

February 14, 2013 at 5:38 PM

Allahabad, Feb 14 (IANS) Marking Valentine's Day, several spiritual leaders Thursday urged people at the Kumbh Mela here to treat the Ganga as their valentine everyday.

French connecting with Indian sensitivities

February 13, 2013 at 2:02 PM

New Delhi, Feb 13 (IANS) France is connecting to India with new arts projects from Indian cultural sensitivities at the ongoing three-month long Bonjour festival in 16 Indian cities. It began Jan 26 here and will close in April.

One death, 33 more swine flu cases in Delhi

February 12, 2013 at 9:07 PM

New Delhi, Feb 12 (IANS) A swine flu patient died while 33 people tested positive for the Influenza A (H1N1) virus in the national capital Tuesday, taking the toll to four and total number of cases to 154 this year, an official said.

One death, 33 more swine flu cases in Delhi

February 12, 2013 at 6:35 PM

New Delhi, Feb 12 (IANS) A swine flu patient died while 33 people tested positive for the Influenza A (H1N1) virus here, taking the toll to four and total number of cases to 154 this year, an official said.

Scientists brace for a close peek at asteroid (With Image)

February 11, 2013 at 7:15 PM

Mumbai, Feb 11 (IANS) Indian scientists will join their counterparts globally for a rare celestial event scheduled for the night of Feb 15-16 -- the passing of an asteroid very close to Earth, around 28,000 km away, and visible with ordinary binoculars, a Mumbai astro-scientist said here Monday.

Biggest bathing day at Maha Kumbh

February 10, 2013 at 12:27 PM

Allahabad, Feb 10 (IANS) Amid blowing of conch shells, the biggest bathing day 'Mauni Amavasya' at the Maha Kumbh began early Sunday as millions of visitors walked to take a dip at the Sangam - the holy confluence of Ganga, Yamuna and the mystical Saraswati.

Devotees take holy dip at Maha Kumbh on 'Mauni Amavasya'

February 10, 2013 at 10:51 AM

Allahabad, Feb. 10 (ANI): A large number of devotees are taking a holy dip at the Sangam, the confluence of Ganga, Yamuna and the mythical Saraswati rivers in Allahabad on the auspicious occasion of 'Mauni Amavasya' today.

Jharkhand Police arrests five Maoists, seizes huge cache of arms

January 31, 2013 at 10:22 AM

Daltonganj, Jan 31 (ANI): In a major success for security forces, the Jharkhand Police has arrested five Maoists with a huge cache of arms and ammunitions from Palamu district of the state.

'Ek Thi Daayan' team to visit Maha Kumbh (With Image)

January 28, 2013 at 12:48 PM

New Delhi, Jan 28 (IANS) Ekta Kapoor is set to take Emraan Hashmi and Huma Qureshi, lead actors of "Ek Thi Daayan" to Allahabad to attend the Maha Kumbh. The religious producer wants the team to derive positive energy from the event.

Kumbh pilgrims pay homage to Ganga on R-Day

January 26, 2013 at 10:16 AM

Allahabad, Jan 26 (IANS) More than 1,000 people from across India and around the world will march here to celebrate India's Republic Day on the banks of the Ganga at the Kumbh Mela Saturday.

Divine Shakti festival launched at Kumbh

January 25, 2013 at 10:24 PM

Allahabad, Jan 25 (IANS) A divine Shakti festival was launched at the Ganga Action Parivar Global Sangam camp Friday to hold yoga, meditation and musical functions to celebrate the divine feminity.

Ex-Army Chief Gen Singh joins save River Ganges campaign

January 22, 2013 at 4:49 PM

Allahabad, Jan 22 (ANI): Former Indian Army Chief General (retired) Vijay Kumar Singh on Tuesday participated in the Ganga Sansad (a campaign) to protect the holy river from pollution and encroachments, as part of the ongoing Kumbh Mela in Allahabad.

Bihar government agency to construct Ganga Expressway

January 22, 2013 at 12:01 PM

Patna, Jan 22 (IANS) After failed attempts to attract private investors for the Ganga Expressway project along the banks of the river here on the lines of Mumbai's Marine Drive, a government agency has now been roped in to construct it, an official said.

Britain's Royal College of Surgeons to partner with Indian hospitals

January 15, 2013 at 10:25 PM

New Delhi, Jan 15 (IANS) Britain's Royal College of Surgeons (RCS) would soon begin exchange programmes with hospitals across India to share knowledge and bring about improvements in the field of surgery, its chief said here Tuesday.

Over a crore bathe in Ganga on day one of Maha Kumbh

January 14, 2013 at 8:41 PM

Allahabad, Jan 14 (IANS) The world's largest gathering of people, the 55-day Maha Kumbh congregation, began in this north India town Monday with over a crore people, led by the ash-smeared Naga ascetics, taking a dip at the Sangam - the confluence of the Ganga, Yamuna and Saraswati rivers.

Control pollution levels during Kumbh, PMO asks UP, Uttarakhand

January 11, 2013 at 8:17 PM

New Delhi, Jan 11 (IANS) Prime Minister Manmohan Singh has directed the Uttar Pradesh and Uttarakhand governments and their pollution control boards to prepare for a pollution-free Yamuna-Ganga during the Kumbh Festival which begins in Allahabad Jan 14.

PM monitoring availability of adequate water during Kumbh Mela

January 11, 2013 at 2:33 PM

New Delhi, Jan. 11 (ANI): The Prime Minister, Dr. Manmohan Singh, has been monitoring the availability of adequate water from Tehri Dam in River Ganga at Allahabad during the Maha Kumbh Mela.

Uttarakhan to stop untreated water flows into Ganga

January 10, 2013 at 4:25 PM

Haridwar, Jan 10 (IANS) Uttarakhand Chief Minister Vijay Bahuguna has announced that by 2013 untreated water will stop flowing into the Ganga river in the state.

UPA ignoring Ganga clean-up, inter-linking schemes: BJP

January 7, 2013 at 10:39 PM

New Delhi, Jan 7 (IANS) The BJP Monday accused the UPA government of not implementing its schemes for cleaning the Ganga river and inter-linking of rivers to combat recurrent floods and droughts despite a Supreme Court directive.

Cleaning Ganga will be in BJP manifesto: Gadkari

January 7, 2013 at 7:19 PM

New Delhi, Jan 7 (IANS) In an indication of his confidence about getting a second term, BJP president Nitin Gadkari Monday said the party will promise cleanliness of the Ganga river in its manifesto for the next general election.

UPA government has not pursued inter-linking of rivers: Advani

January 7, 2013 at 6:55 PM

New Delhi, Jan 7 (IANS) Senior BJP leader L.K. Advani Monday said the United Progressive Alliance (UPA) government has not pursued inter-linking of rivers to cope with the problem of recurrent floods and droughts though the Supreme Court had also given directions on the issue.

No objection if name revealed: Gang-rape victim's brother

January 2, 2013 at 7:27 PM

New Delhi, Jan 2 (IANS) The family of the Delhi gang-rape victim has no objection if her name is revealed, her brother said Wednesday.

Delhi rape victim's ashes immersed in Ganga in Ballia

January 1, 2013 at 8:13 PM

Lucknow, Jan 1 (IANS) The ashes of the Delhi gang-rape victim were immersed in the Ganga at Bharauli ghat in Ballia in Uttar Pradesh Tuesday.

India strengthens cultural ties with Vietnam

December 27, 2012 at 4:05 PM

Guwahati, Dec. 27 (ANI): The Indian Council for Cultural Relations (ICCR) organised a visit of a troupe from Vietnam recently to Guwahati Assam to strengthen the ties between India and Vietnam.

Mumbai to celebrate New Year differently

December 24, 2012 at 8:29 PM

Mumbai, Dec 24 (IANS) New Year celebrations are marked by parties, fun and games, but there are some who will celebrate it differently this year-end in the city.

Mumbai to celebrate New Year differently

December 24, 2012 at 8:29 PM

Mumbai, Dec 24 (IANS) New Year celebrations are marked by parties, fun and games, but there are some who will celebrate it differently this year-end in the city.

Mumbai to celebrate New Year differently

December 24, 2012 at 8:29 PM

Mumbai, Dec 24 (IANS) New Year celebrations are marked by parties, fun and games, but there are some who will celebrate it differently this year-end in the city.

Delhi gang rape case: Latest developments

December 21, 2012 at 5:21 PM

The anger against the gang rape and brutal attack with the girl in Delhi has now attained a different move with new height when the girls and women agitators marched outside the Rashtrapati Bhavan by breaching the various security arrangements.

Delhi Rape Case: Parliamentary panel summons Home Secretary, Delhi Police chief(updated)

December 21, 2012 at 5:17 PM

New Delhi, Dec. 21 (ANI): Union Home Secretary R.K. Singh and Delhi Police Commissioner Neeraj Kumar have been asked to present themselves before Parliament's Standing Committee on Home Affairs on December 27 in connection with the recent rape of a 23-year-old woman on a moving bus on the outskirts of the national capital.

Delhi hospital offers rape victim free intestinal transplant

December 21, 2012 at 4:05 PM

New Delhi, Dec 21 (IANS) As people in their hordes hit the streets of Delhi to vent grief and anger over the brutal gang-rape of a 23-year-old woman last Sunday, a city hospital Friday offered the victim free intestinal transplant.

Awareness needed on organ donation: Experts

December 5, 2012 at 10:20 PM

New Delhi, Dec 5 (IANS) The number of organ donations is much lower in the country compared to other nations, experts said here Wednesday.

Priyanka Vadra pledges to donate organs

December 5, 2012 at 6:36 PM

New Delhi, Dec 5 (IANS) Congress president Sonia Gandhi's daughter Priyanka Vadra Wednesday pledged to donate her organs, the Sir Ganga Ram Hospital (SGRH) here said.

Priyanka Vadra pledges to donate organs

December 5, 2012 at 4:04 PM

New Delhi, Dec 5 (IANS) Congress chief Sonia Gandhi's daughter Priyanka Vadra Wednesday pledged to donate her organs, officials at the Sir Ganga Ram Hospital here said.

Thousands join clean Ganga campaign in Kanpur, Patna

December 2, 2012 at 8:19 PM

Patna/Kanpur, Dec. 2 (ANI): Thousands have joined a Clean River Ganga campaign in Kanpur and Patna over the weekend.

I.K. Gujral, former Indian prime minister, is dead

November 30, 2012 at 9:19 PM

New Delhi, Nov 30 (IANS) Inder Kumar Gujral, who became prime minister by a quirk of fate and ruled India for 11 months in 1997-98, died Friday at age 93, prompting warm tributes from India and abroad.

Gujral was a man of peace: Manmohan Singh

November 30, 2012 at 6:31 PM

New Delhi, Nov 30 (IANS) Saying he had a lost a friend of long standing, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh Friday condoled the death of former prime minister Inder Kumar Gujral and said the country has lost "an intellectual, a scholar-statesman and a gentleman politician" who was a "man of peace".

Meet the 2ft 7in Hindu nun who found God after turbulent childhood

November 28, 2012 at 9:27 PM

London, Nov 28 (ANI): She may only be 2ft 7in tall, but Hindu nun Anjali Barma is a towering presence at her temple in the Indian holy city of Haridwar.

Devotees across north India take holy dip in sacred rivers on occasion of Kartik Purnima

November 28, 2012 at 9:27 PM

Allahabad/Haridwar/Varansi, Nov.28 (ANI): Devout Hindus across north India took a holy dip and offered prayers in the sacred rivers on the occasion of Kartik Purnima on Wednesday.

Four injured in clash at Delhi gurdwara

November 15, 2012 at 1:06 PM

New Delhi, Nov 15 (IANS) A clash between two factions at a Delhi gurdwara Thursday morning left four people injured, including two seriously, police said.

Religious leaders join hands for diabetes awareness

November 7, 2012 at 7:32 PM

New Delhi, Nov 7 (IANS) Leaders of different faiths have come forward to spread awareness on diabetes in the national capital ahead of the World Diabetes Day Nov 14.

5,000 clean toilets in Ganga basin soon

November 4, 2012 at 4:55 PM

Rishikesh (Uttarakhand), Nov 4 (IANS) Around 5,000 zero waste, "bio-digester" toilets will soon be coming up in villages along the 2,500-km stretch of the Ganga basin, a religious leader associated with the project said here.

People appeal for better medical facilities in poll bound Himachal Pradesh

November 2, 2012 at 1:43 PM

Chopal/Shimla, Nov.2 (ANI): Ahead of state assembly elections in Himachal Pradesh, people are demanding better medical facilities from the next government.

World, not India, to witness two eclipses this month

November 1, 2012 at 10:44 AM

Mumbai, Nov 1 (IANS) In a rare celestial treat for astronomers, the world will witness two eclipses within a gap of just a fortnight this month, creating a lot of excitement among the scientific and astrological fraternities, a leading astronomer said here. India will, however, miss out.

Continuous stream of Ganga should flow through dams: Uma Bharti

October 31, 2012 at 9:00 PM

New Delhi, Oct 31 (IANS) Shortly after she concluded her over 3,000-km journey along the Ganga, BJP leader Uma Bharti Wednesday said a continuous stream of the river held as sacred by Hindus should be allowed to flow from all dams to save it.

A 3D tool to track malformations in unborn heart!

October 31, 2012 at 4:04 PM

Washington, Oct 31 (IANS) Researchers have created a 3D map to pinpoint malformations in an unborn heart and how it can be damaged by alcohol, drugs and other factors.

UP minister Kameshwar Upadhyaya dead

October 30, 2012 at 8:52 AM

Lucknow, Oct 30 (IANS) Uttar Pradesh Sports Minister Kameshwar Upadhyaya passed away late Monday night, his family said Tuesday. He was 76.

Mamata greets people on Bijaya Dashami

October 24, 2012 at 8:31 PM

Kolkata, Oct 24 (IANS) West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee Wednesday greeted the people of the state on the occasion of Bijaya Dashami.

Durga Puja ends in Bengal with idol immersion

October 24, 2012 at 7:59 PM

Kolkata, Oct 24 (IANS) Devotees across West Bengal tearfully bade goodbye to their beloved mother goddess Durga as her idols were immersed in ponds, lakes and rivers on Vijaya Dashami Wednesday.

Despite disruption, 'Cameraman Ganga...' earns Rs.52 cr

October 22, 2012 at 7:43 PM

Chennai, Oct 22 (IANS) Pawan Kalyan starrer Telugu political satire "Cameraman Ganga Tho Rambabu" garnered a whopping Rs.52 crore at the box office, which includes overseas collection, in its opening weekend, despite Telangana activists disrupting screenings in some parts of Andhra Pradesh.

'Cameraman Ganga Tho Rambabu' faces activists' wrath

October 19, 2012 at 6:22 PM

Hyderabad, Oct 19 (IANS) Telugu political satire "Cameraman Ganga Tho Rambabu" has ended up inviting the wrath of Telangana activists despite the fact that the makers have agreed to edit out objectionable scenes.

Banaras' 'Ganga aarti' charms Sonam

October 15, 2012 at 7:08 PM

New Delhi, Oct 15 (IANS) Actress Sonam Kapoor, who is shooting for her upcoming film "Raanjhnaa" in Banaras, was mesmerised by the famous "Ganga aarti".

Vitamin B can help reduce heart diseases in Indian patients: Study

October 13, 2012 at 5:31 PM

Intake of folic acid and vitamin B could curb the risk of vascular disease in Indian patients, a study revealed Friday.

Vitamin B can help reduce heart diseases: Study

October 12, 2012 at 9:48 PM

New Delhi, Oct 12 (IANS) Adequate folic acid and vitamin B intake could help reduce vascular disease risk in Indian patients, a study released here said Friday.

Bihar observes Dolphin Day

October 5, 2012 at 12:54 PM

Patna, Oct 5 (IANS) Bihar observed Dolphin Day Friday to raise awareness about conservation of the Ganga river dolphin declared as India's national aquatic animal.

Rare surgery reconstructs half of baby's heart

October 4, 2012 at 10:06 PM

New Delhi, Oct 4 (IANS) In a first-of-its-kind surgery in India, doctors at Delhi's Sir Ganga Ram Hospital operated upon a 46-day-old baby to recreate half of her heart, giving her a normal life she would have otherwise missed, medical officials said Thursday.

Bihar govt. to establish Gangetic dolphin watch centre

October 3, 2012 at 1:33 PM

In order to gain tourists attraction Bihar government has planned to develop a dolphin watch centre along the Ganga river that will also promote the conservation awareness about the endangered mammal declared as India's National Aquatic Animal....

Bihar to develop Gangetic dolphin watch centre

October 3, 2012 at 12:22 PM

Patna, Oct 3 (IANS) Bihar plans to develop a dolphin watch centre along the Ganga river here as a major tourist attraction as well as to raise conservation awareness about the endangered mammal declared as India's National Aquatic Animal.

Akhilesh to save endangered Gangetic Dolphins

September 28, 2012 at 1:42 PM

Lucknow, Sep 28 (IANS) Politicians rarely find time for anything other than politics -- but for Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav, the cause of saving the Gangetic Dolphins seems to have struck a chord.

World Bank team takes stock of UP irrigation project

September 27, 2012 at 11:14 PM

Lucknow, Sep 27 (IANS) A high-level team from the World Bank Thursday visited the Uttar Pradesh capital and took stock of the modernisation process of Lower Ganga Canal irrigation project, which is being financed by it, official said.

A decade of death at the site of devotion (Timeline)

September 25, 2012 at 3:39 PM

New Delhi, Sep 25 (IANS) One person was killed and 12 others were injured when a stampede broke out in the Hanuman temple in Panki on the outskirts of Kanpur Tuesday. This is the third such incident in the country in three days.

Bihar to use Facebook to popularise Sonepur cattle fair

September 25, 2012 at 2:03 PM

Patna, Sep 25 (IANS) Bihar plans to use social-networking sites to popularize Asia's largest cattle fair held annually at Sonepur in the state, a police official said Tuesday.

One killed in Kanpur temple stampede

September 25, 2012 at 12:11 PM

Kanpur (Uttar Pradesh), Sep 25 (IANS) At least one person was killed and over a dozen injured Tuesday following a stampede at the famous Panki Hanuman temple on the outskirts of Kanpur, police said.