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

NSE launches separate debt trading platform

May 13, 2013 at 5:02 PM

Kolkata, May 13 (IANS) The National Stock Exchange (NSE) Monday launched the country's first dedicated debt trading platform.

Convocation speech fully in Bengali at Dhaka varsity: Pranab

March 5, 2013 at 11:23 PM

On Board Air India One, March 5 (IANS) President Pranab Mukherjee Tuesday said that he for the first time gave a convocation speech "fully in Bengali" during the convocation at Dhaka University where he was conferred a doctorate of law degree.

Eight Indians among Forbes Asia's 50 top businesswomen

February 28, 2013 at 12:43 PM

Washington, Feb 28 (IANS) Eight Indian women, including media baroness Shobhana Bharti, hotelier Priya Paul and banker Chhanda Kochchar, figure among Forbes Asia's list of 50 businesswomen in Asia who are performing at the centrestage in the world's most dynamic region.

Swami Vivekananda is my source of inspiration: Mamata

January 11, 2013 at 9:22 PM

Kolkata, Jan 11 (IANS) West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee Friday said she read books by Swami Vivekananda in times of self-doubt to gather strength.

Coal allocation: CBI files two complaints, raids 16 places

October 15, 2012 at 7:24 PM

New Delhi, Oct 15 (IANS) The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) Monday registered two new FIRs in its ongoing probe related to allocation of coal blocks and raided 16 places in seven cities across the country, an agency official said.

Journey of Ramdev from Ramkrishna Yadav to Baba Ramdev

August 11, 2012 at 5:50 PM

The Journey of Ramdev from Ramkrishna Yadav to Baba Ramdev has a long history of commitment, patience, struggle, motivation and vision. Swami Ramdev, popular as "Baba Ramdev" has been in news for last few years, first due to his Yoga and then for his call to bring back the black money. But who is actually Baba Ramdev?

NIA takes over custody of arrested Maoists in Kolkata

April 16, 2012 at 9:07 PM

Kolkata, April 16 (IANS) The National Investigation Agency (NIA), India's premier anti-terror probe outfit, Monday took over the case of five Maoists, including the successor of slain rebel chief Kishenji, arrested in Kolkata in March.

Apex court dismisses plea to stay Rajoana's death sentence

March 30, 2012 at 6:06 PM

New Delhi, March 30 (IANS) The Supreme Court Friday dismissed a petition seeking stay of the death sentence awarded to Balwant Singh Rajoana, convicted in the 1995 assassination of then Punjab chief minister Beant Singh.

Apex court dismisses plea to stay Rajoana's death sentence

March 30, 2012 at 2:33 PM

New Delhi, March 30 (IANS) The Supreme Court Friday dismissed a petition seeking stay of the death sentence awarded to Balwant Singh Rajoana, convicted for the 1995 assassination of then Punjab chief minister Beant Singh.

BSF helicopter crashes in Raipur, Chattisgarh

January 15, 2012 at 8:14 PM

Raipur, Jan 15 (ANI): A Border Security Force (BSF) helicopter on Sunday crashed at the Mana Airport in Chhattisgarh's Raipur District.

BSF helicopter crashes in Raipur, Chattisgarh

January 15, 2012 at 8:04 PM

Raipur, Jan 15 (ANI): A Border Security Force (BSF) helicopter on Sunday crashed at the Mana Airport in Chhattisgarh's Raipur District.

Forest rights activists protest against POSCO project in Orissa

May 20, 2011 at 8:45 PM

Bhubaneswar, May 20(ANI): Members of a voluntary group along with many forest rights activists on Friday protested against the decision of the Orissa government to resume land acquisition for the mega POSCO project.

Lok Sabha adjourns following member's death

March 10, 2011 at 1:53 PM

New Delhi, Mar 10(ANI): The Lok Sabha on Thursday was adjourned for the day, following the death of sitting Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), MP from Bastar district Baliram Kashyap.

PM, Sonia present 25th Indira Gandhi Award to Rahman, Ramkrishna Ashram

October 31, 2010 at 10:33 PM

New Delhi, Oct.31 (ANI): Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and Congress President Sonia Gandhi presented the 25th Indira Gandhi Award for National Integration to Music composer A R Rahman and Ramkrishna Mission Ashram, Narainpur of Chhattisgarh jointly in the national capital on Sunday.

Compass Group acquires Tirumala Hospitality Services in India

August 17, 2010 at 5:50 PM

New Delhi, Aug.17 (ANI-Business Wire India): The Compass Group today announced acquisition of Tirumala Hospitality Services Private Limited ("THS"') from Ramkrishna Mankari and his family.

Right-wing Santana Sanstha denies involvement in Goa blast

October 19, 2009 at 4:12 PM

Panjim, Oct 19 (ANI): Sanatana Samstha, the right wing organization that was accused of being behind Friday's blast in Goa, on Monday denied its role in any such activities.

Maoist ambush kills 13 in Chhattisgarh

May 11, 2009 at 9:30 PM

Raipur, May 11 (IANS) Twelve policemen and a civilian were killed and six injured after 150 heavily armed Maoist guerrillas ambushed a 41-member police force, an official said Monday.

13 killed in Maoist ambush in Chhattisgarh

May 11, 2009 at 5:56 PM

Raipur, May 11 (IANS) Twelve policemen and a civilian were killed and six injured after 150 heavily armed Maoist guerrillas ambushed a 41-member police force in Chhattisgarh, an official said Monday.

13 killed in Maoist ambush in Chhattisgarh

May 11, 2009 at 3:48 PM

Raipur, May 11 (IANS) Twelve policemen and a civilian were killed and six others injured after 150 heavily armed Maoist guerrillas ambushed a 41-member police force in Chhattisgarh, officials said Monday.

Two killed, 10 missing after Maoists ambush police convoy

May 11, 2009 at 1:56 PM

Raipur, May 11 (IANS) At least two policemen were killed and 10 were missing after 150 heavily armed Maoist guerrillas ambushed a 41-member police force in Chhattisgarh, officials said Monday.

Anushka Sharma loses out 'Arundhati' remake

April 17, 2009 at 8:04 AM

Mumbai, April 17 (IANS) Telugu hit 'Arundhati' is all set to be remade into Hindi and the makers wanted to cast Anushka Sharma in the title role. But the 'Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi' heroine couldn't be finalised for it because of some misconceptions.

Poll panel 'disapproves' of Goa chief minister's conduct

April 8, 2009 at 9:36 PM

Panaji, April 8 (IANS) The Election Commission Wednesday pulled up Goa Chief Minister Digambar Kamat and four other ministers for violating the model code of conduct and cancelled the appointment of a media advisor to the information and publicity department.

Madhya Pradesh BJP meet to focus on party rebels, future polls

December 26, 2008 at 6:38 PM

Bhopal, Dec 26 (IANS) Strategy for the Lok Sabha elections, organisational revamp and disciplinary action against rebels are the major issues likely to dominate the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party's (BJP's) state executive Saturday, party sources said.

Chouhan gets clearance, cabinet to take oath Saturday

December 19, 2008 at 9:19 PM

Bhopal, Dec 19 (IANS) Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan who was in search of an auspicious time for the swearing-in of his ministerial colleagues and awaiting clearance from the party leadership, decided to go in for the formation of his ministry Saturday after getting clearance from both - the senior leaders and the astrologers, party sources said Friday.

Chouhan in search of an auspicious time for cabinet formation

December 18, 2008 at 12:00 PM

Bhopal, Dec 18 (IANS) Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan, who steered the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) to victory in the assembly polls, is searching for an auspicious time for his cabinet's oath-taking ceremony.

Fewer crackers, less pollution this Diwali, says Delhiites

October 30, 2008 at 3:33 PM

New Delhi, Oct 29 (IANS) Diwali was greener in the nation's capital this year. The economic squeeze helped the growing environmental awareness cut down the amount of fireworks set off this year, leaving Delhi less polluted on the festival day compared to last year.

Goa's ruling coalition criticises minister's move against colleague

October 6, 2008 at 12:00 AM

Panaji, Oct 4 (IANS) Goa's ruling coalition partners, the Congress and the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP), have rapped a disqualification petition filed by Tourism Minister Francisco 'Mickky' Pacheco of the NCP against his cabinet colleague Churchill Alemao of the Congress.

Old, harassed and abused: story of the Bangalore elderly (Oct 1 is World Elders' Day)

October 6, 2008 at 8:24 PM

Bangalore, Oct 1 (IANS) On World Elders Day Wednesday, here are some hard facts about their plight in India's tech hub - over 30 elderly people have been killed violently in the past few years and at least 70 cases of severe harassment and abuse come to light every month.

Old, harassed and abused: story of the Bangalore elderly (Oct 1 is World Elders' Day)

January 1, 2008 at 12:00 AM

Bangalore, Oct 1 (IANS) On World Elders Day Wednesday, here are some hard facts about their plight in India's tech hub - over 30 elderly people have been killed violently in the past few years and at least 70 cases of severe harassment and abuse come to light every month.

Gwalior septuagenarian plays 11-feet flute for Guinness Book

January 1, 2008 at 12:00 AM

Gwalior, July 25 (ANI): A septuagenarian in Gwalior wishes to leave no stone unturned to get his name endorsed in the Guinness Book of World Records. To make his claim for inclusion in the record book, he plays an eleven-feet flute, designed by him.