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

Goa could have a tiger zone, if more cats are spotted: Official

May 7, 2013 at 5:52 PM

Panaji, May 7 (IANS) The Goa forest department is considering setting up a tiger zone, if more tigers are mapped in the state's three wildlife sanctuaries which run contiguous and are part of the Western Ghat region, a top official said Tuesday.

Anil Kapoor proud of Dhobi Ghat sequence

April 18, 2013 at 5:16 PM

Mumbai, April 18 (IANS) Actor Anil Kapoor, who shot a sequence at Dhobi Ghat here for "Shootout At Wadala", says it is one of the best sequences of his career spanning over three decades.

PM, Sonia inaugurate 'Ghat Ki Guni' tunnel in Rajasthan

January 19, 2013 at 4:33 PM

Jaipur, Jan. 19 (ANI): The Prime Minister, Dr. Manmohan Singh, and United Progressive Alliance (UPA) chairperson Sonia Gandhi inaugurated the 'Ghat Ki Guni' tunnel here on Saturday.

Report on Western Ghats was comprehensive: Gadgil

January 17, 2013 at 11:37 PM

Panaji, Jan 17 (IANS) Scientist Madhav Gadgil, who prepared a report for the central government on the environmental health of the ecologically sensitive Western Ghats range, Thursday defended it, saying it was comprehensive.

Kerala all set for Sabarimala 'Makaravilaku'

January 13, 2013 at 7:37 PM

Sabarimala (Kerala), Jan 13 (IANS) Two years after a stampede killed 100 pilgrims at the famed Hindu temple here, authorities are determined to ensure that the event passes off peacefully Monday.

Parliament adjourned as tribute to Gujral

December 3, 2012 at 11:48 AM

New Delhi, Dec 3 (IANS) Both houses of parliament were adjourned for the day Monday after paying tributes to former prime minister Inder Kumar Gujral, who died Nov 30.

Parliament to be adjourned Monday as tribute to Gujral

December 2, 2012 at 1:23 PM

New Delhi, Dec 2 (IANS) Both houses of parliament will be adjourned for the day Monday after paying tributes to former prime minister Inder Kumar Gujral, who died Nov 30.

Millions in Bihar pray to Sun god to celebrate Chhath

November 19, 2012 at 6:43 PM

Patna, Nov 19 (IANS) Millions of people, mostly women, across Bihar fasted, sang devotional folk songs and offered prayers Monday to the setting Sun to mark the four?day Chhath Puja ? the most popular Hindu festival in the state.

'Arrangements made for Durga idol immersion in Yamuna'

October 21, 2012 at 5:42 PM

New Delhi, Oct 21 (IANS) The city government has assured the Delhi High Court that it has made arrangements for idol immersion in the Yamuna at the end of Durga Puja Oct 24.

At Raj Ghat, tributes from all walks of life

October 2, 2012 at 2:50 PM

New Delhi, Oct 2 (IANS) From young professionals to college students, from families to foreign tourists, hundreds Tuesday paid tribute to Mahatma Gandhi on his 143rd birth anniversary at his memorial Raj Ghat in the national capital.

Make space for arthouse cinema: Kiran Rao

July 30, 2012 at 8:03 PM

New Delhi, July 30 (IANS) Filmmaker Kiran Rao, who made her directorial debut with off-beat film "Dhobi Ghat", feels there is need to create space for such films. However, she admits it's risky to make non-commercial films and that she would think before making a film like her debut vehicle.

Ranbir Kapoor pleads guilty in smoking case

July 26, 2012 at 9:54 PM

Jaipur, July 26 (IANS) Bollywood actor Ranbir Kapoor Thursday pleaded guilty, through his lawyers, to charges of smoking publicly during a movie shoot in Rajasthan's Udaipur district about four months ago and sought exemption from personal appearance in the case, a lawyer said.

Sanjay Gupta finds it hard to shoot in Mumbai

June 2, 2012 at 6:31 PM

Mumbai, June 2 (IANS) Filmmaker Sanjay Gupta has dropped his plans to build a film studio near Mumbai. Instead, he feels Gujarat has better prospects for locations to use in future.

Crusader against trafficking gets 'Man of the Year Award'

May 12, 2012 at 1:42 PM

Mumbai, May 12 (IANS) The menace of human trafficking remains a major problem in India despite many policies and laws being in place, said Maharashtra Chief Minister Prithviraj Chavan at an award event here.

India offers assistance to Mauritius in tapping renewable energy

January 24, 2012 at 8:55 PM

New Delhi, Jan 24 (ANI): India has offered help to Mauritius in developing its renewable energy sector.

Congress leaders rejoice Sonia Gandhi's first public appearance since US surgery

October 2, 2011 at 7:36 PM

New Delhi, Oct 2(ANI): Delhi Chief Minister Sheila Dikshit and other Congress leaders today expressed happiness over United Progressive Alliance (UPA) chairperson Sonia Gandhi's first public appearance since returning from the United States following surgery for an undisclosed ailment.

Once pristine -pure Jhelum waters are turning noxious

June 9, 2011 at 5:33 PM

Srinagar, June 8 (ANI): One of the rivers collectively referred to as 'Sapta-Sandhu', the river Jhelum is part of our natural and historical heritage flowing through Kashmir. Reference to it goes back to the period of the Rig-Veda, where it finds mention as 'Vitasta'. Down the ages, this has been a river, giving life-giving waters to the region.

Once pristine -pure Jhelum waters are turning noxious

June 8, 2011 at 7:01 PM

Srinagar, June 8 (ANI): One of the rivers collectively referred to as 'Sapta-Sandhu', the river Jhelum is part of our natural and historical heritage flowing through Kashmir. Reference to it goes back to the period of the Rig-Veda, where it finds mention as 'Vitasta'. Down the ages, this has been a river, giving life-giving waters to the region.

Girl child found after Varanasi blast sent to orphanage

December 10, 2010 at 8:57 PM

Varanasi, Dec.10 (ANI): A one-and-a-half year-old girl child, who was found here after the bomb blast that ripped Varanasi's Dashashwamedh Ghat on Tuesday evening, was sent to an orphanage today.

Varanasi blast: PM appeals for calm, asks for report from Home Ministry

December 7, 2010 at 9:33 PM

New Delhi/Varanasi, Dec 7 (ANI): The Prime Minister, Dr Manmohan Singh, has appealed to the people to maintain calm and asked the Home Ministry for a detailed report into the blast that took place at the Dashashwamedh Ghat in Varanasi on Tuesday evening.

Over a dozen injured in Varanasi blast

December 7, 2010 at 7:23 PM

Varanasi, Dec 7 (ANI): At least 18 to 20 persons are reported to have been injured in a blast at the Sheetla Ghat here on Tuesday evening.

Liechtenstein Prince on four-day visit of India

November 15, 2010 at 1:22 PM

New Delhi, Nov.15 (ANI): The acting head of state of Liechtenstein, Prince Prince Alois, will undertake that country's first ever official visit to India from today.

Families earning a living from a cremation ground in Varanasi

November 14, 2009 at 6:21 PM

Varanasi, Nov. 14 (ANI): Apart from functioning round the clock as a cremation ground, the 'Manikarnika Ghat' is also a source of income for many families.

Torrential rains claim 75 lives in Tamil Nadu

November 11, 2009 at 12:33 PM

Chennai, Nov 11 (ANI): The death toll in rain related incidents in Tamil Nadu has gone up to 75.

Devotees take holy dip in Pushkar Lake

November 1, 2009 at 7:52 PM

Pushkar (Rajasthan), Nov. 1 (ANI): Hundreds of devotees from different parts of the country took a holy dip at the Pushkar Lake on the occasion of Kartika Poornima on Sunday.

One dead, thirteen injured in Varanasi stampede

July 22, 2009 at 12:36 PM

Varanasi, July 22 (ANI): One person was killed and thirteen others injured in a stampede at the Dasaswamedh Ghat on Wednesday morning.

International Day against drug abuse observed in New Delhi

June 26, 2009 at 4:27 PM

New Delhi, June 26 (ANI): The International Day against drug abuse and illicit trafficking was observed here today with a "run" organised against drug abuse.

Tributes paid to NTR on birth anniversary

May 28, 2009 at 6:19 PM

Hyderabad, May 28 (IANS) Rich tributes were paid to Telugu Desam Party (TDP) founder and former Andhra Pradesh chief minister N.T. Rama Rao Thursday on his 86th birth anniversary.

Left government not implementing Sabarimala plan: PM

April 11, 2009 at 9:47 PM

Kochi, April 11 (IANS) Prime Minister Manmohan Singh Saturday accused Kerala's Left Democratic Front government of not taking active steps to implement the Sabarimala Pamba Action Plan that would have benefited thousands of pilgrims.

CarSalesIndia.com to boost roadside breakdown service

February 11, 2009 at 11:46 AM

Chennai, Feb 11 (ANI/Business Wire India): CarSalesIndia.com is appointed as the exclusive web retailer for MyTVS roadside and breakdown service memberships.

Muslim built Hindu temple in Uttar Pradesh

December 31, 2008 at 4:42 PM

Gorakhpur, Dec 31 (ANI): A devout Muslim has got a Hindu temple built at Guria Ghat in Gorakhpur in Uttar Pradesh.

India's nuclear firm diversifies, faces staff crunch

October 6, 2008 at 12:00 AM

Bangalore, Sep 30 (IANS) As the doors of India's nuclear market are being opened to global suppliers, an Indian public sector company, expressly set up to produce nuclear power, is ironically shedding its brand image.

India's nuclear firm diversifies, faces staff crunch

January 1, 2008 at 12:00 AM

Bangalore, Sep 30 (IANS) As the doors of India's nuclear market are being opened to global suppliers, an Indian public sector company, expressly set up to produce nuclear power, is ironically shedding its brand image.

12 killed and 50 injured as bus falls into gorge in Andhra Pradesh

January 1, 2008 at 12:00 AM

Hyderabad, Sept 12 (ANI): Twelve people were killed and over fifty injured after a tourist bus plunged into a deep gorge last night in Nellore District of Andhra Pradesh.

Mortal remains of Surjeet consigned to flames (Surjeet funeral-Update)

January 1, 2008 at 12:00 AM

New Delhi, August 3 (ANI): The mortal remains of veteran Marxist leader Harkishan Singh Surjeet were consigned to flames this evening at Nigambodh Ghat in New Delhi.

Harkishan Singh Surjeet's funeral to take place today

January 1, 2008 at 12:00 AM

New Delhi, Aug 3 (ANI): The funeral of veteran CPI (M) leader, Harkishan Singh Surjeet, will take place today at the Nigambodh Ghat at 5 p.m.