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

Arrested police official attempts suicide in Haryana

May 18, 2013 at 12:14 PM

Gurgaon, May 18 (IANS) A police official who was caught red handed while accepting bribe in this Haryana city consumed poison in the lock-up early Saturday. His condition is stable, police said.

Educating the Muslim girl child - in a Mughal-era structure

May 14, 2013 at 4:14 PM

New Delhi, May 14 (IANS) Functioning in a Mughal-era structure near Jama Masjid in the capital's old quarters is the Balak Mata Centre of Jamia Millia Islamia, one of India's oldest universities. The centre, located in Matia Mahal, provides education and vocational training to deprived Muslim girls and women.

Delhi High Court upholds life term for three Jaish terrorists

May 3, 2013 at 10:36 PM

New Delhi, May 3 (IANS) The Delhi High Court Friday upheld a trial court order sentencing three Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) terrorists to life imprisonment under the stringent POTA for plotting a terror attack in the national capital, while reducing life terms of two other accused to 11-year jail.

Gurgaon teacher's kin booked for harassment

March 7, 2013 at 10:59 PM

Gurgaon, March 7 (IANS) A school teacher's in-laws were booked here for trying to force her to stay with her brother-in-law in Ghaziabad, police said Thursday.

Delhi markets to remain closed on Thursday, as traders protest against FDI

March 6, 2013 at 1:00 PM

Most markets in the New Delhi will remain closed on Thursday till 2 p.m. as traders are getting ready to protest the government's decision to allow foreign direct investment (FDI) in retail.

Several Delhi markets to remain closed Thursday

March 6, 2013 at 12:11 PM

New Delhi, March 6 (IANS) Most markets in the national capital will be closed Thursday till 2 p.m. as traders down shutters to protest the government's decision to allow foreign direct investment (FDI) in retail, protesters said Wednesday.

Celebrations in Pranab's 'sasur bari' ahead of visit

March 4, 2013 at 11:29 PM

Dhaka, March 4 (IANS) Indian President Pranab Mukherjee's 'sasur bari' or in-laws' place in Narail district of Bangladesh is in celebratory mood, waiting to greet their 'jamai' or son-in-law when he pays them his first-ever visit Tuesday.

Rio to meet Nagaland governor soon to stake claim

March 2, 2013 at 7:47 PM

Kohima, March 2 (IANS) The Democratic Alliance of Nagaland (DAN) has unanimously elected Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio as its legislature party leader and he is likely to meet Governor Nikhil Kumar soon to stake claim for forming the next government in the state, NPF leaders said Saturday.

Hero Motocorp's union leaders protest

February 28, 2013 at 11:15 PM

Gurgaon, Feb 28 (IANS) Members of Hero Motocorp Ltd. workers' union Thursday sat on fast-unto-death at the main gate of the company here, demanding the settlement of a three-year wage accord, a union leader said.

Fire damages property in Delhi market

February 27, 2013 at 10:35 PM

New Delhi, Feb 27 (IANS) A fire that started in a shop damaged commercial property worth lakhs of rupees in a busy market here Wednesday, said a fire service official. No casualty or injury was reported.

Fire in Delhi market

February 27, 2013 at 9:23 PM

New Delhi, Feb 27 (IANS) A fire broke out in a busy market here Wednesday evening and destroyed much property, said a fire service official. No casualty or injury was reported.

Hilsa on table, doctorate from Dhaka varsity during Mukherjee visit

February 26, 2013 at 5:23 PM

New Delhi, Feb 26 (IANS) Bangladesh's choice hilsa fish from the Padma river will be on the platter during President Pranab Mukherjee's Bangladesh visit, his first trip overseas after taking over the country's top office last July.

NPF, Congress hope to improve tally

February 24, 2013 at 6:11 PM

Kohima, Feb 24 (IANS) A day after Nagaland recorded 83 percent polling in the state assembly elections, Nagaland People's Front (NPF) Sunday exuded confidence of crossing the majority figure.

Huge turnout in peaceful Nagaland, Meghalaya polls (Roundup)

February 23, 2013 at 8:18 PM

Shillong/Kohima, Feb 23 (IANS) India's democratic system triumphed as Meghalaya electors rejected a shutdown call by an outlawed outfit to cast votes in large numbers while Nagaland too saw brisk balloting in peaceful assembly elections Saturday. Over 80 percent polling was recorded in both states.

Large turnout in Nagaland polls, queues still at booths (Third Lead)

February 23, 2013 at 5:46 PM

Kohima, Feb 23 (IANS) Voters were still lined up at many polling booths across Nagaland at the scheduled end of voting at 4 p.m. as the state recorded a heavy turnout in the assembly elections Sunday, officials said. Polling was peaceful.

Meghalaya voters defy ban, Nagaland sees brisk polling (Afternoon Lead)

February 23, 2013 at 3:30 PM

Shillong/Kohima, Feb 23 (IANS) Meghalaya's electorate Saturday defied a shutdown call to enthusiastically turn up in large numbers at polling booths in the assembly elections while Nagaland too saw brisk ballotting. Assembly by-polls were also held for one constituency in Punjab and three in West Bengal.

Polling postponed at a Nagaland constituency

February 23, 2013 at 11:54 AM

Guwahati, Feb 23 (IANS) The polling for the Tuensang Sadar I assembly constituency in Nagaland has been postponed after the death of Congress candidate and sitting MLA P. Chuba Chang at a hospital in Kohima Friday.

Strike disrupts life in Delhi

February 20, 2013 at 6:49 PM

New Delhi, Feb 20 (IANS) With autorickshaws and taxis off the roads and Metro trains and buses packed to capacity, Delhiites had a tough time commuting Wednesday as the two-day nationwide strike called by 11 major trade unions began.

Strike disrupts life in Delhi

February 20, 2013 at 12:33 PM

New Delhi, Feb 20 (IANS) With autorickshaws and taxis off the roads and metro trains and buses packed to capacity, commuters in Delhi had a harrowing time as the two-day nationwide strike called by 11 trade unions began Wednesday.

Air Force school student found dead

January 22, 2013 at 10:40 PM

New Delhi, Jan 22 (IANS) A 16-year-old student of an Air Force Senior Secondary School was found dead here Tuesday in a police memorial park, said police.

Three killed in Karachi violence

December 22, 2012 at 5:49 PM

Islamabad, Dec 22 (IANS) At least three people have been killed in Pakistan's port city of Karachi in different incidents of violence, Dawn News reported Saturday.

Man jumps before Delhi Metro train, has miraculous escape

December 16, 2012 at 9:50 PM

New Delhi, Dec 16 (IANS) A 40-year-old man jumped in front of a Delhi Metro train here Sunday evening but escaped without any serious injury due to the driver's prompt action in stopping, officials said.

Rs.11 lakh looted from forex firm

December 7, 2012 at 8:52 PM

Gurgaon Dec 7 (IANS) Over Rs.11 lakh was looted from two executives of a foreign currency converter firm in Delhi, police said Friday.

Man dies trying to escape Karachi building fire

November 28, 2012 at 6:55 PM

Islamabad, Nov 28 (IANS) A man, trying to escape a blaze that broke out in a 15?storey building in Pakistan's port city Karachi, died when he jumped from the eighth floor, officials said.

Taliban leader killed in Afghanistan

November 16, 2012 at 9:38 PM

Kabul, Nov 16 (IANS) A Taliban leader has been killed during a security operation in Afghanistan's Gazni province, NATO?led coalition forces said Friday.

Maruti workers to observe 'Black Diwali'

November 8, 2012 at 10:05 PM

Gurgaon, Nov 8 (IANS) Ending their two-day hunger strike, workers sacked from Maruti's Manesar plant and their family members along with other trade union leaders Thursday announced that they will not celebrate Diwali and would lay siege to Haryana industry minister's house.

Demand for China-made Diwali items surge

November 6, 2012 at 3:52 PM

New Delhi, Nov 6 (IANS) Demand for cheap and fancy China-made Diwali items like lights, lampshades, Ganesha and Laxmi idols, rangolis, crackers and gift products, has increased sharply this year, a survey has revealed.

Rs.1.5 crore-worth gold looted in Nagpur

October 30, 2012 at 5:48 PM

Nagpur, Oct 30 (IANS) Gold ornaments worth Rs.1.5 crore were looted from two men in broad daylight from a busy area of the city Tuesday, police said here.

2009 Mutiny: Human Rights Watch tells Bangladesh to halt mass trials

October 25, 2012 at 12:47 PM

New York, Oct.25 (ANI): Bangladeshi authorities should halt ongoing mass trials, related to the 2009 mutiny by members of the Bangladesh Rifles (BDR), which have been proven repeatedly to violate basic fair trial standards, New York-based Human Rights Watch has said.

Himachal polls: Politicians await auspicious days

October 13, 2012 at 3:04 PM

Shimla, Oct 13 (IANS) Politicians in Himachal Pradesh are awaiting for auspicious days for filing their nomination papers and launching their campaigns for the Nov 4 assembly polls.

Agra jeweller shot at by bikers

September 17, 2012 at 10:38 AM

Agra, Sep 17 (IANS) Prominent Agra jeweller Anand Agarwal was shot at and critically wounded by unidentified assailants on a motorcycle, prompting jewellers across this city of the Taj to strike work Monday, police said.

Heads start rolling in Ghaziabad violence

September 16, 2012 at 1:42 PM

Ghaziabad, Sep 16 (IANS) Two intelligence officials of Uttar Pradesh Police have been suspended while another official may face the same fate over failure to provide intelligence inputs in Friday night's violence in Ghaziabad's Masuri area in which six people were killed in alleged police firing.

Gorakhpur residents unhappy over official response to combatting swine flu

August 28, 2012 at 8:18 PM

Gorakhpur (Uttar Pradesh), Aug 28 (ANI): Residents of Gorakhpur have expressed anger and disappointment over the dismal health facilities, especially in the wake of fresh cases of swine flu surfacing in the region.

Baba Ramdev asks PM to act on black money (Roundup)

August 10, 2012 at 8:41 PM

New Delhi, Aug 10 (IANS) India could have won a gold if the Olympics gave a medal for corruption, yoga guru Baba Ramdev said Friday and asked Prime Minister Manmohan Singh to demonstrate his "political honesty and will" and act on getting back black money stashed abroad.

We are here to battle corruption: Ramdev supporters

August 10, 2012 at 2:01 PM

New Delhi, Aug 10 (IANS) Thousands of people began the day at the Ramlila Maidan early Friday with synchronised yoga but they insisted they were there only to give strength to yoga guru Ramdev's campaign against corruption.

Former Mahindra United footballer commits suicide

August 6, 2012 at 11:29 PM

Gurgaon, Aug 6 (IANS) A footballer, with the now defunct Mahindra United football club, Monday committed suicide by jumping from the ninth floor of his apartment here, police said.

Man, son beaten up in road rage incident, two held

July 12, 2012 at 10:08 PM

New Delhi, July 12 (IANS) In a road rage incident, a 45-year-old man and his son were beaten up here after their motorcycle brushed past two pedestrians, police said Thursday. The two accused were arrested.

Woman drug peddler arrested in Delhi

July 9, 2012 at 6:00 PM

New Delhi, July 9 (IANS) A 50-year-old woman, who turned to drug peddling to support her family in the aftermath of her husband's death, was arrested here with 300 gm of heroin worth lakhs of rupees, police said Monday.

Fire at transport godowns in New Delhi, no casualties reported

June 9, 2012 at 4:32 PM

New Delhi, June 9 (ANI): Fire engulfed transport godowns in Sadar Bazar market area here on Saturday, as fire fighters struggled to control the blaze and rescue those trapped inside.

Hundreds homeless as shacks gutted in Delhi

June 1, 2012 at 4:23 PM

New Delhi, June 1 (IANS) Hundreds were left homeless after scores of shacks caught fire here Friday, police said. But the fire brigade said only shops, warehouses and residential buildings were destroyed.

Thousands left homeless as jhuggis gutted in Delhi

June 1, 2012 at 12:47 PM

New Delhi, June 1 (IANS) Around a thousand people were left homeless as about 250 jhuggis (shacks) were gutted in a major fire that broke out in the old quarters of the city early Friday, officials said. No casualties were reported.

Three held for kidnapping boy for ransom

May 22, 2012 at 10:57 PM

New Delhi, May 22 (IANS) Three men were arrested for kidnapping a five-year-old child from central Delhi for a ransom of Rs.5 lakh, said police Tuesday. The victim was rescued.

New-born baby boy found abandoned in Gurgaon

May 12, 2012 at 6:34 PM

Gurgaon, May 12 (IANS) A baby boy was found abandoned near the main market of this technical hub of Haryana, police said, adding this was the fourth such case in less than a month. The other three abandoned children were girls.

Laxmikant Bajpayi appointed UP BJP president

April 13, 2012 at 10:27 PM

Lucknow, April 13 (IANS) After its drubbing in the Uttar Pradesh assembly polls, the national leadership of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) changed the state unit president and appointed Laxmikant Bajpai as its new state head.

Sellers of MCD poll campaign material go innovative

April 10, 2012 at 3:48 PM

New Delhi, April 10 (IANS) With the Election Commission strictly forbidding plastering public and private property with posters and graffiti, sellers of campaign material for the April 15 civic poll have switched to selling badges, stickers, hair bands, caps and flags instead.

Gurgaon cops arrest Delhi trader for extortion call

April 8, 2012 at 8:57 PM

Gurgaon, April 8 (IANS) A businessman was arrested Sunday from Delhi for making an extortion call to his brother-in-law, a trader in this suburb of the national capital, sources said.

Hanuman Jayanti celebrated in Agra

April 6, 2012 at 4:57 PM

Agra, April 6 (IANS) Hanuman Jayanti was Friday celebrated with devotion and fervour in and around Agra -- even as Christians observed Good Friday.

Real Madrid face tough Osasuna test away

March 30, 2012 at 7:10 PM

Madrid, March 30 (IANS) Real Madrid face one of the most difficult games of the Spanish Primera Liga season when they travel to Pamplona Saturday to face an in-form Osasuna in the El Sadar Stadium.

Six more infants die of 'common cold' in Malda hospital

December 24, 2011 at 12:23 PM

Malda (West Bengal), Dec.24 (ANI): Six babies, suffering from "common cold", have died within eight hours in the neo-natal unit of Malda District's Sadar Hospital.

UNC stops work at Trans-Asian rail link in Manipur

December 16, 2011 at 4:41 PM

New Delhi, Dec 16 (ANI): The United Naga Council, the apex body of Nagas, has stopped all work at the Jiribam-Tupul Trans Asian Railway in Tamenglong district of Manipur. They have imposed this ban for a period of two months.

Residents elated after Manipur blockade ends

November 30, 2011 at 12:36 PM

Imphal, Nov 30 (ANI): Residents have expressed relief and joy over the lifting of an economic blockade on Tuesday that had affected life in Manipur for 120 days.

Supply of fuel resumes in blockade-hit Manipur

November 10, 2011 at 5:12 PM

Imphal (Manipur), Nov.10 (ANI): Manipur heaved a sigh of relief on Thursday as the state government took steps to ensure that supply of fuel resumes at 28 selected oil pump outlets.

Nagas torch three vehicles during blockade

November 5, 2011 at 6:06 PM

Imphal, Nov 5 (ANI): Nagas torched three vehicles and damaged three others for defying shutdown call in Manipur on Friday.

Scarcity of fuel impairs daily life in Manipur

November 4, 2011 at 12:29 PM

Imphal, Nov 4 (ANI): Despite the Sadar Hills District Demand Committee (SHDDC) lifting the economic blockade in Manipur, the counter embargo imposed by the United Naga Council (UNC) on National Highways 39 and 37 has adversely affected normal life, as there has been an acute shortage of petrol and diesel in the state.

Partial lifting of economic blockade providing no relief in Manipur

November 2, 2011 at 3:10 PM

Imphal, Nov 2 (ANI): The news of the Sadar Hills District Demand Committee (SHDDC) lifting the blockade in Manipur, following a written assurance from the State government to upgrade Sadar Hills as a full fledged district, has brought no respite to the people of the Manipur as a counter economic blockade by United Naga Council (UNC) continues to be in full swing along the national highways.

Manipur blockade by Sadar hill protesters enters its fourth month

October 30, 2011 at 1:33 PM

Imphal, Oct 30 (ANI): With the economic blockade of Manipur entering its 90th day on Saturday, prices of essential commodities have shot up, affecting one and all.

Students oppose Manipur blockade

October 23, 2011 at 12:40 PM

Imphal, Oct 22 (ANI): A student rally organized under the banner of Sadar Hills Private Schools Association, Kangpokpi has urged the blockaders to reach an amicable solution with the government to end the stalemate.

Communists want Manmohan Singh to end economic blockade of Manipur

October 22, 2011 at 11:35 AM

Imphal/New Delhi, Oct 22 (ANI): Supporters and members of Communist Party of India (CPI) have sought the intervention of Prime Minister Manmohan Singh to end the economic blockade of Manipur.

BJP calls for President's Rule in Manipur

October 21, 2011 at 4:27 PM

New Delhi, Oct 21 (ANI): A Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) delegation today met Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh and demanded imposition of President's Rule in Manipur, which is reeling under a two-month-long economic blockade.

Manipur blockade continues, agitators demand district status for Sadar Hills

October 15, 2011 at 6:45 PM

Imphal, Oct 15 (ANI): The Sadar Hill District Demand Committee has decided to continue its two-month-old economic blockade of Manipur even after government's assurance.

CRPF clearing convoys of trucks in Manipur

October 8, 2011 at 5:50 PM

Aligarh, Oct 8 (ANI): The Director General of Police of Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF), K Vijay Kumar, has said that the CRPF is working in complete coordination with the Manipur Police and putting all its efforts to clear the convoy of trucks carrying essential commodities to prevent any shortage like situation.

BJP holds Congress responsible for Manipur economic blockade

October 5, 2011 at 11:47 AM

New Delhi, Oct 5 (ANI): Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has accused the Centre and the Manipur Government of failing to prevent the rise in prices of essential commodities.

Boxing champion Mary Kom fighting Manipur's economic blockade

October 4, 2011 at 12:26 PM

Imphal, Oct 4 (ANI): Five time women world boxing champion, MC Mary Kom is facing a stiff fight against the economic blockade in Imphal.

Students calls for end to Manipur economic blockade

September 30, 2011 at 4:31 PM

Imphal, Sep 30 (ANI)): A large number of school students of Heirok village in Manipur recently took out a mass protest rally demanding an end to the ongoing economic blockade in the state.

Manipur facing economic losses due to blockade for new district

September 26, 2011 at 4:40 PM

Imphal, Sep.26 (ANI): It has been over 45 days since the campaign for the creation of a separate Sadar Hills District began, and with sign in sight of it ending, the state's economic losses are reportedly mounting.

PCB boss Butt unlikely to get term extension

September 20, 2011 at 12:32 PM

Lahore, Sept 20(ANI): Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Chairman Ijaz Butt, whose tenure as PCB Chairman ends on October 8, is unlikely to get a term extension, as President Asif Ali Zardari, also the patron of the board, had denied meeting him in London, according to a news report.

Economic blockade leads to price rise in Manipur

August 29, 2011 at 12:27 PM

Imphal, Aug 29 (ANI): Fuel prices have soared up due to the 28-day economic blockade in Imphal over a demand for the conversion of Sadar Hills into a full-fledged district

Sadar Hills District body meets Chidambaram

August 22, 2011 at 12:00 PM

New Delhi, Aug 22 (ANI): The Sadar Hills District Demand Committee (SHDDC) met Union Home Minister P Chidambaram at his residence here on Sunday to discuss their demand for creation of a full fledged district of Sadar Hills.

Ludhiana's Sadar Police Station adjudged as best in India by UN affiliate

March 26, 2011 at 7:29 PM

Ludhiana, Mar 26(ANI): A police station in Ludhiana has been declared as the best in the country by Altus Global Alliance, which works with the United Nations (UN) for enhancing public safety measures.

Zardari convenes 'emergency meeting' of PPP Punjab ministers

February 25, 2011 at 4:43 PM

Islamabad, Feb 25(ANI): Pakistan President and Pakistan People's Party (PPP) Co-Chairperson Asif Ali Zardari has convened an emergency meeting of Punjab ministers belonging to his party on Friday.

Villagers become victims of internal fight among militant groups

August 9, 2010 at 10:53 PM

Sadar Hills (Manipur), Aug.9 (ANI): Innocent villagers have long been victims of militants' atrocities. Now they are becoming scapegoats of internal fights among militant groups.

Four Maoists killed in gun battle in Jharkhand

July 7, 2010 at 12:42 PM

Ranchi July 7: (ANI) Four Maoists were killed in a gun battle between two rebel groups in the vicinity of a jungle in the Palamu region of Jharkhand.

Travel through Manipur's hill districts to understand tribal culture

April 3, 2010 at 7:34 PM

Imphal, Apr 3 (ANI): Manipur, a land of pristine natural beauty consists of valleys surrounded by magnificent hills that are inhabited by different tribal communities.

Four killed in fire at Delhi slum

March 8, 2010 at 12:19 PM

New Delhi, Mar 8 (ANI): A fire in slum settlement of north Delhi's Sadar Bazaar killed at least four people and gutted 350 dwellings on Monday morning.

Gujarat police seize fake Afghan currency notes

December 20, 2009 at 9:27 PM

Jamnagar, Dec 20 (ANI): Gujarat Police on Sunday seized fake Afghan currency notes worth six million and arrested five persons, including two college students from a hideout in Jamnagar.

Jharkhand police brutally assault mentally challenged man

August 9, 2009 at 5:28 PM

Dumka (Jharkhand), Aug 9 (ANI): A mentally challenged man was brutally assaulted by police at a government hospital Jharkhand's Dumka district.

Child labour rampant in Firozabad's famous bangle industry

June 28, 2009 at 3:40 PM

Firozabad (UP), June 28 (ANI): The Sadar Bazar of Firozabad is not only famous for the clinking colourful bangles, but also for the infamous 'Child Labour Market' where one can hire the children a-la the Roman slave market of yore.

Darjeeling landslide toll mounts to 24

May 27, 2009 at 7:42 PM

Siliguri, May 27 (IANS) With the recovery of two more bodies, the toll in the landslides triggered by Cyclone Aila in West Bengal's hill district of Darjeeling rose to 24 Wednesday, the administration said.

Delhi government official suspended for model code violation

May 6, 2009 at 3:16 PM

New Delhi, May 6 (IANS) A day before the capital goes to polls, a Delhi government official on election duty was suspended for violating the model code of conduct set by the Election Commission Wednesday.

No tall promises, give us basic amenities: Chandni Chowk's voters

May 2, 2009 at 12:24 PM

New Delhi, May 2 (IANS) In Chandni Chowk, one of the oldest areas in the Indian capital with its cheek-by-jowl houses and crowded markets, women voters are a vocal lot. The pomp and show of rallies and big words of candidates don't impress them, they say, demanding basic amenities like water and sanitation.

Bangladesh issues alert over cyclone in Bay of Bengal

April 16, 2009 at 2:19 PM

Dhaka, April 16 (DPA) Authorities in Bangladesh Thursday alerted coastal residents about an intensifying cyclone in the central Bay of Bengal, officials said.

Now, motorbikes to fight fire in Delhi

April 13, 2009 at 8:06 PM

New Delhi, April 13 (IANS) The Delhi Fire Service Monday introduced a new fleet of motorbikes fitted with fire extinguishers for quick mobility and immediate action in case of any emergency.

Hearing on Tytler postponed, Sikhs hold protests

April 9, 2009 at 3:28 PM

New Delhi, April 9 (IANS) A court Thursday postponed till April 28 a hearing involving Congress leader Jagdish Tytler in a case relating to the 1984 anti-Sikh violence while thousands of Sikhs held protests outside the court.

Court likely to decide Tytler's fate Thursday

April 8, 2009 at 8:36 PM

New Delhi, April 8 (IANS) Congress leader Jagdish Tytler's fate is likely to be decided by a city court Thursday after the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) gave him a clean chit in a case related to the 1984 anti-Sikh riots here.

Glad that truth has come out, says Tytler

April 2, 2009 at 5:20 PM

New Delhi, April 2(IANS) Congress leader and party candidate for Lok Sabha election from Delhi Jagdish Tytler Thursday said he was relieved that 'truth has come out' after the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) gave him a clean chit in the 1984 anti-Sikh riots case.

CBI clears Tytler in 1984 riots case, Sikhs protest

April 2, 2009 at 3:40 PM

New Delhi, April 2 (IANS) Congress' Lok Sabha nominee Jagdish Tytler was Thursday cleared by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) in a case related to the 1984 anti-Sikh riots in Delhi, prompting protests by upset Sikhs and raising questions about its timing.

Indian campaign material keeps up with the times

March 15, 2009 at 11:33 AM

New Delhi, March 15 (IANS) Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Vijay Goel remembers the days when his family and fellow party workers made posters, flags and other campaign material with their bare hands. 'It's all commercial now,' he scoffs.

Four Bangladeshis held for human trafficking

January 24, 2009 at 11:52 AM

Lucknow, Jan 24 (IANS) Four Bangladeshis, including a woman, have been arrested in Uttar Pradesh for their alleged involvement in a human trafficking racket, police said Saturday.

From a street urchin to India's fastest filmmaker

January 23, 2009 at 12:58 PM

New Delhi, Jan 23 (IANS) From selling safety razors and combs on the pavements of the walled city in Delhi as a child worker in the early 1950s, Jaswin Jassi went on to become the 'fastest Indian filmmaker', a prime time TV news anchor and a commercially successful jingle producer.

Suspected ISI agent sent to 14-day judicial custody

January 11, 2009 at 9:09 PM

Lucknow, Jan 11 (IANS) A court in Uttar Pradesh Sunday sent Ameer Ahmad, a suspected agent of Pakistan's Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI), to 14-day judicial custody, the police said.

In gloomy nation, church advises low key Christmas

December 20, 2008 at 11:56 AM

New Delhi, Dec 20 (IANS) Twelve-year-old Sonu wore the Santa mask and hopped from one car window to another at the traffic signal, trying to spread some Christmas cheer and cajoling people into buying his wares. But he found the mood unusually glum.

Zardari, Gilani vow to safeguard country's defence

December 15, 2008 at 9:25 PM

Islamabad, Dec. 15 (ANI): Pakistans's President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani here on Monday expressed their resolve to safeguard the country's defence and security and that Pakistan will itself investigate the elements posing threats in this regard.

This party picks ordinary yet extraordinary folks

November 20, 2008 at 10:55 AM

New Delhi, Nov 20 (IANS) One look at its candidates and you know that the Jammu and Kashmir National Panthers Party is trying hard to be a party 'with a difference'. For the Delhi polls, it claims to have fielded the city's lone woman auto driver, a house painter, the youngest male and female in the fray, and a man who has married his wife six times!

Polls herald good times for beggars and traders! (Political Prattle)

November 19, 2008 at 6:19 PM

New Delhi, Nov 19 (IANS) Beggars and traders, especially those dealing in coins, are cheering because it's election time. No, they aren't excited about the political process and changing governments, but are just happy to make a fast buck.

Few takers for 'arabi rumaals' after terror taint

November 3, 2008 at 12:59 PM

New Delhi, Nov 3 (IANS) Din Mohammad, a shopkeeper at the Batla House market in south Delhi, used to sell at least 60 'arabi rumaals' every month, but he has barely sold five in the last 20 days. There are few takers for the innocuous chequered scarves, usually worn by Muslims to offer prayers, that have come to be suddenly associated with terror.

Czech entomologist jumps bail, flees India

October 29, 2008 at 7:06 AM

Siliguri (West Bengal), Oct 29 (IANS) A Czech national who was sentenced to three years imprisonment by a court for collecting rare insects from a national park in Darjeeling has fled India after jumping bail, the police said Tuesday.

10,000 Kolkata policemen to be on duty for Trinamool protest

October 19, 2008 at 7:13 PM

Kolkata, Oct 19 (IANS) About 10,000 policemen will be deployed at the Kolkata police headquarters as opposition Trinamool Congress plans to encircle it Monday to protest the arrest of a lawmaker's brother, a police official said Sunday.

Three killed, 50 injured in West Bengal accident

October 12, 2008 at 6:12 PM

Kolkata, Oct 12 (IANS) Three people were killed and at least 50 injured Sunday afternoon after a private bus collided with a van in a West Bengal town, the police said.

Maoists gun down two people in Bihar

January 1, 2008 at 12:00 AM

Patna, Sept 13 (ANI): In a suspected Maoist attack, two people were killed and two others at Ghoswar village in Vaishali District of Bihar late last night.

Pak Chief Justice calls on Musharraf

January 1, 2008 at 12:00 AM

Islamabad, Aug.18 (ANI): Pakistan's Chief Justice, Justice Abdul Hameed Dogar, met outgoing President Pervez Musharraf at Aiwan-e-Sadar on Monday.