Sagar Mathia

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

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

Indian, Nigerian teams win Africa business contest

May 18, 2013 at 12:14 PM

Johannesburg, May 18 (IANS) An Indian team comprising IITians and a Nigerian team promoting low-cost farm products have triumphed at an India-Africa business competition held here.

'Mere Haule Dost' to bring Hyderabadi flavour on screen

May 16, 2013 at 1:34 PM

New Delhi, May 16 (IANS) You must have seen a good dose of Hyderabadi culture in Sagar Sarhadi's "Bazaar", and now director Nitin Raghunath is set to bring the same flavour on the screen with his forthcoming movie "Mere Haule Dost".

New ports to come up in West Bengal, Andhra Pradesh

May 9, 2013 at 9:34 PM

New Delhi, May 9 (IANS) The union cabinet Thursday approved a shipping ministry proposal to set up new major ports in West Bengal and Andhra Pradesh.

Teenager falls to death in Lucknow shopping mall

April 16, 2013 at 11:48 PM

Lucknow, April 16 (IANS) A 17-year-old class Xth student fell to his death from the second floor of a shopping mall here Tuesday, police said.

Women suicide squads may target Mumbai: Patil

April 15, 2013 at 8:12 PM

Mumbai, April 15 (IANS) Women suicide squads are being trained and readied to carry out terror attacks in Mumbai, Pune and other major cities in the state, Home Minister R.R. Patil told the Maharashtra legislative assembly here Monday.

Maritime drill to ring in Hindu new year in Goa

April 10, 2013 at 6:52 PM

Panaji, April 10 (IANS) For Goa, the Hindu New Year will begin Thursday with an extensive multi-agency drill off the state's coast to test maritime security, an official said Wednesday.

Tomy becomes first Indian to make nonstop circumnavigation

April 6, 2013 at 7:56 PM

Mumbai, April 6 (IANS) The Indian Navy's Lt. Cdr. Abhilash Tomy Saturday became the first Indian to circumnavigate the earth in a sailboat - solo, nonstop and unassisted.

If maritime frontiers, assets safe India can achieve sustained high growth: Mukherjee

April 6, 2013 at 6:04 PM

Mumbai, April 6 (ANI): President Pranab Mukherjee on Saturday said that if maritime frontiers and assets are safe India can achieve sustained high growth.

Pranab Mukherjee to visit Mumbai tomorrow

April 5, 2013 at 5:00 PM

New Delhi, Apr. 5 (ANI): President Pranab Mukherjee will visit Mumbai on Saturday to attend the concluding ceremony of accomplishment of 'Sagar Parikrama-II' - Solo Non Stop Unassisted Circumnavigation done by Lt. Cdr. Abhilash Tomy of the Indian Navy.

Four designers to promote handwoven fashion

March 10, 2013 at 12:19 PM

Hyderabad, March 10 (IANS) Award winning designer Gaurang Shah and three other designers from Mumbai and Kolkata will showcase exquisite Indian weaves luxury collection at 'Gulaal', a two-day display starting in Delhi March 14.

Jammu and Kashmir to amend Panchayati Raj Act

February 26, 2013 at 10:35 PM

Jammu, Feb 26 (IANS) Following pressure from various quarters, the Jammu and Kashmir government has decided to amend the state Panchayati Raj Act "to give more powers to elected panchayats".

SPS, Doehle Danautic tie up for logistic services

February 7, 2013 at 9:31 PM

Kolkata, Feb 7 (IANS) SPS Shipping Ltd., an arm of Kolkata-headquartered SPS Group, Thursday announced a tie-up with Mumbai-based Doehle Danautic India to provide logistic solutions by barge transportation and transloading of bulk cargoes through inland waterways.

Dubai's Indian-origin residents feeling insecure following increase in break-ins and vandalism

January 31, 2013 at 4:46 PM

Manama, Jan. 31 (ANI): Residents of Dubai's posh neighbourhoods, mostly of Indian origin, have complained against the lack of security following a recent series of break-ins, intrusions and vandalism.

Ranji Trophy final: Mumbai have a battle on their hands (Preview)

January 25, 2013 at 7:12 PM

Mumbai, Jan 25 (IANS) It will be tough for Saurashtra, playing their first Ranji Trophy final against Mumbai, who are looking to win the national championship for the 40th time.

JSW Energy posts over Rs.3 bn Q3 profit

January 23, 2013 at 7:28 PM

Mumbai, Jan 23 (IANS) Power producer JSW Energy Wednesday reported a net profit of Rs.3.12 billion for the fiscal's third quarter as compared to a net loss to Rs.817 million in the corresponding period last year on account of higher tariff and lower fuel costs.

Bangalore faces water scarcity with depleting reservoirs (Karnataka Newsletter)

January 12, 2013 at 2:17 PM

Bangalore, Jan 12 (IANS) Last year was bad for Karnataka. This year could be worse if nature does not turn benevolent. After a failed monsoon, winter has been elusive and there is warning of a dire scarcity of water in the days to come, even for capital Bangalore.

Book MIM leader for hate speech: Court

January 3, 2013 at 5:03 PM

Hyderabad, Jan 3 (IANS) A court Thursday asked police to book a case against Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (MIM) legislator Akbaruddin Owaisi for an alleged hate speech.

Book MIM leader for hate speech: Court

January 3, 2013 at 2:31 PM

Hyderabad, Jan 3 (IANS) A city court Thursday directed the police to book a case against Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (MIM) MLA Akbaruddin Owaisi for his alleged hate speech.

Jammu and Kashmir to strengthen laws against gender crimes

January 1, 2013 at 3:33 PM

Jammu, Jan 1 (IANS) The Jammu and Kashmir government plans to bring in changes in the state's laws against sexual offences and gender crimes.

The tube rediscovers mythological shows (2012 in Retrospect)

December 21, 2012 at 12:45 PM

Mumbai, Dec 21 (IANS) It's a known fact that viewers crave for a daily dose of high voltage "saas-bahu" sagas, but this year they seem to have acquired a taste for mythological shows like "Devon Ka Dev Mahadev". And what makes such shows more delectable is the use of computer-generated visual effects, their makers say.

Facebook arrests: Closure report filed in court

December 18, 2012 at 8:53 PM

Mumbai, Dec 18 (IANS) Exactly a month after two Palghar girls were arrested for their comments on Facebook questioning the shutdown following Shiv Sena chief Bal Thackeray's death, police submitted a closure report on the case in a court here Tuesday.

Mohit upsets Vijayant in ITF Davangere Open

December 3, 2012 at 6:12 PM

Davangere, Dec 3 (IANS) Tamil Nadu tennis player Mohit Mayur Vijayprakash pulled off the first big upset of the ITF Davangere Open Men's Futures Championship when he knocked out fifth seed Vijayant Malik 4-6, 7-6(5), 6-2 in two hours and 29 minutes in the first round Monday.

PDP urging women to protest make-up kit remark: Omar

December 1, 2012 at 8:03 PM

Srinagar, Dec 1 (IANS) Chief Minister Omar Abdullah Saturday blamed the PDP for encouraging protests by women who took offence to alleged remark that the opposition People's Democratic Party (PDP) was giving make-up kits to women panchayat members as bribes for votes.

Ethiopians make clean sweep of Hyderabad 10?km Run

November 25, 2012 at 7:25 PM

Hyderabad, Nov 25 (IANS) Ethiopian athletes made a clean sweep of Jamba Cloud Hyderabad 10?km Run Sunday, winning men's and women's overall titles. Ethiopia's Mosinet Geremew clocked his personal best time of 27.36 minutes to win the race at the People's Plaza on the banks of Hussain Sagar Lake.

Can't give up comedy, says Sagar Ballary

November 22, 2012 at 1:46 PM

Mumbai, Nov 22 (IANS) Sagar Ballary of "Bheja Fry" fame is scripting yet another comedy film, which is to go on floors next year. The director says comedy is his forte and he won't give it up for anything.

CK Nayudu cricket: Karnataka force draw

November 20, 2012 at 6:10 PM

Bangalore, Nov 20 (IANS) An unfinished 131?run partnership for the eighth wicket between Akbar Kazi (66 not out, 164b, 9x4) and Aditya Sagar (58 not out, 137b, 9x4, 3x6) rescued Karnataka A while denying Punjab A an outright win as the C.K. Nayudu Trophy cricket match ended in a draw here Tuesday.

Language no criterion for aspiring southern actresses

November 19, 2012 at 10:43 AM

Chennai, Nov 19 (IANS) Is language not a criterion for actresses to gain entry into films? If yes, then why do most top heroines in the southern film industry rely on voice actors?

My film about love story of prostitute: Telugu director

November 6, 2012 at 11:52 AM

Chennai, Nov 6 (IANS) Telugu director Chandu says his film "Prema Oka Maikam" narrates the love story of a sex worker.

Nothing excited me: Aftab Shivdasani

November 5, 2012 at 1:51 PM

New Delhi, Nov 5 (IANS) Aftab Shivdasani has a reason for doing films few and far between in recent times. He says he didn't get offers which excited him enough as an actor.

1920 Evil Returns Pre Review, Story and Release Date

November 1, 2012 at 1:03 PM

Here is the Pre review, story and release date of 1920 Evil Returns which stars Aftab Shivdasani and Tia Bajpai in the lead roles.

Andhra official shifted after Rs.55 crore fraud in minority corporation

October 12, 2012 at 8:36 PM

Hyderabad, Oct 12 (IANS) Andhra Pradesh government Friday shifted AP State Minority Finance Corporation's managing director Mohammed Ilyas Rizvi, a day after the arrest of four people in Rs.55 crore fraud.

WIFA signs Rs.100-crore deal

October 10, 2012 at 5:40 PM

Mumbai, Oct 10 (IANS) In an unprecedented deal, the Western Indian Football Association (WIFA) has signed a Rs.100-crore partnership with Sporting Ace Private Ltd. (SAPL) for developing the sport in Maharashtra.

English Vinglish Pre review: Watch out for Sridevi

October 4, 2012 at 11:28 AM

Cast: Sridevi, Mehdi Nebbou, Priya Anand, Adil Hussain, Amitabh Bachchan (Guest Appearance)

Pong dam brimming, Bhakra short of water

October 2, 2012 at 2:18 PM

Shimla, Oct 2 (IANS) With the end of the monsoon, the water level in Himachal Pradesh's Pong dam is close to the upper limit, while the Bhakra dam is far from full, officials said Tuesday.

Several trains cancelled ahead of Telangana march

September 29, 2012 at 11:22 PM

Hyderabad, Sep 29 (IANS) In a move which angered Telangana protagonists, the railways have cancelled over 40 trains and all local and sub-urban train services in Hyderabad in view of Sunday's Telangana march.

Ganesha procession in Hyderabad amid tight security

September 29, 2012 at 8:18 PM

Hyderabad, Sep 29 (IANS) Gaiety and religious fervour marked the Ganesha festivities here Saturday as the procession comprising hundreds of idols went on in a peaceful manner amid unprecedented security.

Government creating hurdles for march: Telangana JAC

September 29, 2012 at 7:14 PM

Hyderabad, Sep 29 (IANS) Telangana groups fighting for separate statehood to the region Saturday accused the Andhra Pradesh government of creating hurdles to foil the Telangana march despite giving permission for it.

First Official Trailer of 1920 Evil Returns released: Scarier than original

September 29, 2012 at 3:28 PM

Official Trailer and First look of 1920 Evil Returns, sequel of 2008 released horror film 1920 has been released.

Ganesha procession begins in Hyderabad amid tight security

September 29, 2012 at 1:30 PM

Hyderabad, Sep 29 (IANS) Thousands of devotees hit the roads in this southern city Saturday as the annual Ganesha procession began amid unprecedented security.

Battle lines drawn for Telangana march in Hyderabad

September 25, 2012 at 7:55 PM

Hyderabad, Sep 25 (IANS) The battle lines were drawn between Andhra Pradesh government and pro-Telangana groups with the latter determined to go ahead with their proposed Telangana march on Sep 30, despite police refusing permission for it.

Bhakra, Pong dams still short of water

September 17, 2012 at 1:34 PM

Shimla, Sep 17 (IANS) The water levels in Bhakra and Pong dams of Himachal Pradesh have not reached the maximum limit this year owing to the deficit monsoon in the state, officials said Monday.

Madhya Pradesh Government agrees to reduce Omkareshwar dam water level

September 10, 2012 at 6:50 PM

Bhopal, Sept 10 (ANI): The Madhya Pradesh Government has agreed to the demand of villagers who have been standing in neck-deep water for 17 days demanding reduction in the water level of the Omkareshwar dam.

Bengal women's panel seeks report on newly-wed couple

September 5, 2012 at 11:13 PM

Kolkata, Sep 5 (IANS) The West Bengal Commission for Women Wednesday sought a police report on the arrest of a man and harassment of his newly-wed wife following complaints from her family that she had allegedly been abducted.

I can't even get close to Arun Govil: Gagan Malik

August 31, 2012 at 3:29 PM

New Delhi, Aug 31 (IANS) Usually actors aspire to play romantic or action roles, but Gagan Malik wanted to play the mythological character of Lord Ram -- he got the chance to do it in the latest version of "Ramayan". He says the character is a huge responsibility and he doesn't fear comparisons with Arun Govil.

Student who wants to use Indian classical music to heal wounds of Afghan society

August 30, 2012 at 12:03 PM

Lucknow, Aug.30 (ANI):Vahidullah Sagar, an Afghan student, is learning Indian classical music in India, as he is interested in improving his knowledge and wants to heal the wounds of the Afghan society through music.

Kerala upstage Saurashtra in Buchi Babu cricket (Lead, correcting intro)

August 28, 2012 at 7:54 PM

Chennai, Aug 28 (IANS) Kerala hunted down a 398-run target to upstage Saurashtra by four wickets here Tuesday and qualify for the semi-finals of the Buchi Babu trophy All-India cricket tournament.

Kerala edge out Saurashtra in Buchi Babu cricket

August 28, 2012 at 7:30 PM

Chennai, Aug 28 (IANS) Kerala hunted down a 398-run target to upstage Saurashtra by four wickets here Tuesday and qualify for the semi-finals of the Buchi Babu trophy All-India cricket tournament.

Mumbai through to last 8 in Buchi Babu Trophy

August 25, 2012 at 10:42 PM

Chennai, Aug 25 (IANS) Mumbai overcame TNCA XI by just three runs in a Group B match to book their berth in the quarter-finals of the Buchi Babu Trophy All-India cricket tournament, here Saturday.

West Bengal to set up two deep sea ports

August 16, 2012 at 8:52 PM

Kolkata, Aug 16 (IANS) The West Bengal government will set up two deep sea ports in South 24 Parganas district, Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee said Thursday. Global tenders would be floated for their construction and operation.

'Sagar' - a good timepass! (Kannada Movie Review)

August 11, 2012 at 8:25 PM

Film: "Sagar"; Actors: Prajwal Devaraj, Radhika Pandit, Hari Priya, Sanjjana, Dev Gill, Avinash, Sharath Lohithashwa, Aadi Lokesh; Screenplay-Direction: M.D.Sridhar; Producer: Ramu; Cinematography: K.Krishna Kumar; Music: Guru Kiran; Rating: **1/2

New 'Ramayan' on TV simplified, technology-backed

August 4, 2012 at 4:09 PM

New Delhi, Aug 4 (IANS) The magic of mythological epic "Ramayan" is set to be recreated on Zee TV, and the new version promises to be a state-of-art affair with latest technology and simplified dialogues to create a youth connect.

Madhya Pradesh MP Forest Guard Recruitment Test Final Result 2012 declared: Check results

August 1, 2012 at 10:49 AM

Madhya Pradesh MP Forest Guard Recruitment Test Final Result 2012 has been declared. Prakash Singh Yadav from district Sagar has topped the list with 72 marks. The candidates can check their results on the MP VYAPAM website http://www.vyapam.nic.in

Baba Ramdev to fight against graft, black money from August 9

July 29, 2012 at 5:54 PM

Ahmedabad, July 29 (ANI): Yoga guru Baba Ramdev on Sunday announced that he would begin a decisive fight against graft next month for the retrieval of illicit funds stashed in bank accounts abroad.

Congress lawmaker Darda praises controversial Narendra Modi

July 29, 2012 at 4:18 PM

Ahmedabad, July 29 (ANI): Congress Party lawmaker Vijay Jawaharlal Darda, raised eyebrows on Sunday, when he praised Gujarat Chief Minister and senior Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Narendra Modi.

Yelve wins decider in all India snooker

July 28, 2012 at 6:58 PM

Mumbai, July 28 (IANS) Marker Anant Yelve of Jolly Gymkhana, Vidyavihar and Vilas Upsham of Vashi were taken the distance before advancing to the third round of the Shyam Shroff Memorial All India Open Invitation Snooker Tournament here Saturday.

Mutatkar reaches semis of Maharashtra badminton

July 28, 2012 at 5:38 PM

Mumbai, July 28 (IANS) India No.2 Aditi Mutatkar outplayed Mumbai Suburban's Ridhi Panjwani 21-12, 21-14 to enter the women's single semifinal in the second Maharashtra Senior State Selection Badminton Tournament here Saturday.

Pandya scrapes through in all-India Snooker

July 27, 2012 at 7:06 PM

Mumbai, July 27 (IANS) Aashit Pandya of Dombivli Gymkhana and Rahul Sachdev of JVPG were forced into deciders before advancing to Round 3 of the Shyam Shroff Memorial All India Open Invitation Snooker Tournament here Friday.

'Ramayan' to be back on small screen

July 24, 2012 at 5:39 PM

New Delhi, July 24 (IANS) Popular mythological story "Ramayan" is set to be retold on the small screen. Zee TV has announced the re-creation of the classic and it is already on the lookout for faces to play the epic's central characters Ram and Sita.

Chopda, Mutatkar top seeds in Maharashtra badminton

July 23, 2012 at 6:35 PM

Mumbai, July 23 (IANS) Mumbai suburban's Sagar Chopda and Pune's Aditi Mutatkar have been listed as top seeds among the men and women respectively in the second Maharashtra Senior State Selection Badminton Tournament.

Bisht eliminates Thakkar at ITF meet

July 22, 2012 at 8:35 PM

Chennai, July 22 (IANS) India's Ronit Singh Bisht put out third seed and compatriot Rakshay Thakkar 6-4, 7-6 (5) to enter the fourth round of the qualifying competition in the Indian Oil Servo ITF Men's Futures tennis tournament here Sunday.

Old is gold: Revival time for Bollywood's defunct banners

July 17, 2012 at 11:36 AM

New Delhi, July 17 (IANS) Exorbitant budgets, corporatisation of the filmmaking process and the rise of new 'costly' stars pushed Bollywood's old production houses into oblivion. But some dormant and some defunct production banners like Shakti Films and Pramod Films are coming back to life and they are banking on the evergreen genre of love to start afresh.

Andhra court stays release of water to Krishna delta

July 16, 2012 at 4:48 PM

Hyderabad, June 11 (IANS) The Andhra Pradesh High Court Monday directed the state government not to release water from Nagarjuna Sagar to Krishna delta if the water level in the reservoir is below 510 feet.

Amrit Sagar captures big fat Indian wedding in new film

July 9, 2012 at 6:00 PM

New Delhi, July 9 (IANS) A seven-day marriage celebration with lots of twists and turns is the premise of director Amrit Sagar's next film "Rabba Main Kya Karoon".

'1971' director's next a romantic comedy

June 26, 2012 at 4:11 PM

New Delhi, June 26 (IANS) After making his directorial debut with "1971", a National Award-winning movie based on prisoners of war, Amrit Sagar Chopra is back after a break of five years with romantic comedy "Rabba Main Kya Karoon".

Thai surprise for Vilardo in ITF meet

June 11, 2012 at 6:39 PM

Bangalore, June 11 (IANS) Qualifier Warit Sornbutnark from Thailand prevailed over the eighth seeded Francesco Vilardo of Italy in a baseline duel that lasted two hours, 41 minutes, 3-6, 6-2, 7-6(6) to enter the second round of the $10,000 Toyota Open ITF Men's Futures tennis tournament here Monday.

Mamata not happy with partial rollback of petrol prices

June 2, 2012 at 9:35 PM

Kolkata, June 2 (IANS) Expressing her dissatisfaction over the partial cut in the petrol price hike, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee Saturday requested Prime Minister Manmohan Singh to ensure its complete rollback.

Bengal to make Sagar Island a tourist attraction

June 1, 2012 at 4:39 PM

Sagar Island (West Bengal), June 1 (IANS) The West Bengal government will undertake infrastructural development in the sagar Island in South 24-Parganas district with a view to promote tourism, Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee said Friday.

Wild cards score in ITF Mandya Open

May 29, 2012 at 8:15 PM

Mandya (Karnataka), May 29 (IANS) Wild card entrants Sagar Manjanna and Rajat Maheshwari authored commendable wins to advance to the second round of the Prem Sugars ITF Mandya Open men's tennis tournament here Tuesday.

PDP criticizes J-K Govt. for suggesting corrupt official as next vigilance chief

May 29, 2012 at 5:35 PM

Srinagar, May 29 (ANI): The opposition People's Democratic Party (PDP) has criticized the Omar Abdullah-led National Conference Government for suggesting the name of an allegedly corrupt official for the post of state vigilance chief.

India, Pakistan asked to cut military spending

May 27, 2012 at 1:38 PM

Mumbai, May 27 (IANS) An India-Pakistan media conclave here has urged the two countries to cut their military expenditure and focus more on socio-economic development.

Indians rewriting Everest story

May 19, 2012 at 4:51 PM

Kathmandu, May 19 (IANS) India has begun rewriting mountaineering history.

Mayawati government's scams (To go with BSP runs for cover as skeletons tumble out)

May 17, 2012 at 11:46 AM

List of alleged scams against the Mayawati regime:

Andhra orders probe into 'misuse' of official chopper

May 13, 2012 at 10:50 PM

Hyderabad, May 13 (IANS) Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Kiran Kumar Reddy Sunday ordered a probe into the alleged misuse of his official helicopter by a pilot and a technician.

Bodies of Bangladesh journalists exhumed after two and half months for autopsies

April 26, 2012 at 10:07 PM

Dhaka, April 26 (Xinhua-ANI): After about two and a half months of the murder of Bangladesh's two popular TV journalists, the remains of their bodies were exhumed Thursday morning for fresh autopsies to find clues to the killings, local media reported.

Bangladeshi journalists' bodies exhumed after over two months

April 26, 2012 at 3:21 PM

Dhaka, April 26 (IANS) Bodies of two popular TV journalists of Bangladesh who were murdered abut two-and-a-half months ago have been exhumed for fresh autopsies in search of clues to the killings, media reports said Thursday.

Maoist ideologue Satyamurthy dead

April 17, 2012 at 5:41 PM

Hyderabad, April 17 (IANS) K.G. Satyamurthy, a Maoist ideologue and one of the founders of the People's War Group (PWG), died in Andhra Pradesh's Krishna district Tuesday. He was 84.

'India faces 50 percent nursing shortage'

March 29, 2012 at 5:45 PM

Bangalore, March 29 (IANS) The fledgling health sector in India is facing a 50 percent shortage of nursing staff due to demand outstripping supply and many female nurses preferring to work overseas for higher compensation, a senior health official said Thursday.

Animator Charu to undergo surgery Thursday

March 29, 2012 at 1:04 PM

Mumbai, March 29 (IANS) "RA.One" animator Charu Khandal, who has met with a serious road accident, will undergo surgery at the Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital later Thursday, a close friend said, adding that she had been planning to get married by the end of the year.

Humble egg in exotic avatars in Indian gourmet kitchens (With Image)

March 23, 2012 at 8:00 PM

New Delhi, March 23 (IANS) Times have changed for the humble egg. Gone are the days of bhurji and egg curry; it is the age of "personalised omelettes" with names inscribed on them, of one-eyed Susans and egg jellies for desert.

Candidates in UP anxious over safety of sealed EVMs

February 26, 2012 at 6:07 PM

Lucknow, Feb 26 (ANI): Candidates of various political parties in Uttar Pradesh on Sunday expressed their anxiety over the safety of electronic voting machines (EVMs) after reports of water seeping into the strong-rooms where the machines were kept were brought to light by media.

Terrorists kill National Conference worker in Batamaloo

December 24, 2011 at 3:59 PM

Batamaloo (Jammu and Kashmir), Dec.24 (ANI): Terrorists on Saturday shot dead a ruling National Conference worker.

J-K Law Minister Sagar escapes attempt on life by militants

December 12, 2011 at 4:09 PM

Srinagar, Dec 12 (ANI): Jammu and Kashmir Law Minister Ali Mohammad Sagar escaped an attempt on his life by militants, who attacked his entourage Sunday night as he entered his ancestral house in Srinagar killing one of his security guards.

Pak Hindu student challenges compulsory Islamic or Bible studies at 'O' level

October 29, 2011 at 5:00 PM

Karachi, Oct 29(ANI): The Sindh High Court has provisionally allowed a Hindu student to appear in the forthcoming placement test for MBBS admission to the Dow University of Health Sciences.

Protesting Congress workers lathi-charged in Lucknow

June 27, 2011 at 4:35 PM

Lucknow, June 27 (ANI): A group of Congress workers were lathi-charged here this afternoon and the party's president in Uttar Pradesh Rita Bahuguna Joshi, has been taken into custody for flouting prohibitory orders.

UPA Govt. wants rapid development of Bundelkhand: Manmohan Singh

May 20, 2011 at 5:17 PM

Sagar (Madhya Pradesh), May 20 (ANI): The Prime Minister, Dr. Manmohan Singh, on Friday said the United Progressive Alliance (UPA) Government at the Centre wants rapid development of Bundelkhand region.

Manmohan Singh dedicates oil refinery project at Bina to nation

May 20, 2011 at 1:57 PM

Sagar (Madhya Pradesh), May 20 (ANI): The Prime Minister, Dr. Manmohan Singh, today dedicated the oil refinery project at Bina in Madhya Pradesh's Sagar District to the nation.

10 killed as tractor plunges into canal in Andhra Pradesh

April 25, 2011 at 1:24 PM

Guntur (Andhra Pradesh), Apr 25 (ANI): At least ten people were killed in Andhra Pradesh's Guntur District when the tractor on which they were travelling fell into the Nagarjuna Sagar canal on Monday morning.

Christian blasphemy convict dies under mysterious circumstances in Pak jail

March 16, 2011 at 10:21 AM

Karachi, Mar 16(ANI): A Christian serving a life sentence in Pakistan on blasphemy charges has died under mysterious circumstances in Karachi's central jail.

J-K Minister accuses BJP of politicising flag-hoisting issue

January 21, 2011 at 5:04 PM

Jammu, Jan 21 (ANI): Jammu and Kashmir Law Minister Ali Mohammad Sagar on Friday accused the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) of politicising the flag-hoisting issue, asserting that it is an attempt to derail the peace process in the restive region.

West Bengal makes elaborate arrangements for 'Ganga Sagar Mela'

January 13, 2011 at 1:21 PM

Kolkata, Jan 13 (ANI): West Bengal Government has made elaborate arrangements for the smooth conduct of the 'Ganga Sagar Mela' that kicks off from January 14.

Indian Rowing team eyes gold at Asian Games

November 5, 2010 at 12:57 PM

Hyderabad, Nov 5 (ANI): The members of Indian Rowing team have expressed confidence of winning gold in the upcoming Asian Games in China.

Tiger undergoes dialysis in Bhopal for the first time

October 14, 2010 at 8:06 PM

Bhopal, Oct.14 (ANI): Veterinarians in Bhopal are treating a tiger with kidney complication and have placed the feline under dialysis.

Indian Military Academy soldiers learn water rescue training

September 24, 2010 at 4:45 PM

Kangra (Himachal Pradesh), Sep.24 (ANI): In a five-day long training camp, twenty-three soldiers of the Indian Military Academy (IMA) learnt water rescue techniques in Pong Reservoir in Himachal Pradesh's Kangra District.

Students stage street play against Orissa dam project

September 8, 2010 at 5:35 PM

Bhubaneswar, Sep.8 (ANI): Students of a college here, staged a street play to protest the rupees 100 billion-Polavaram Indira Sagar dam project on River Godavari.

300 tonnes of explosives go missing in Madhya Pradesh

August 13, 2010 at 5:04 PM

Dholpur (Rajasthan), Aug 13 (ANI): At least 300 tonnes of explosives, manufactured at a state-run factory in Rajasthan, have gone missing while being transported to a private company in Madhya Pradesh's Sagar District.

Manmohan Singh to meet all-party delegation from Kashmir

August 10, 2010 at 12:03 PM

New Delhi, Aug 10 (ANI): The Prime Minister, Dr. Manmohan Singh, will meet an all-party delegation from Jammu and Kashmir led by Chief Minister Omar Abdullah to discuss the current situation in the Valley.

Maoist sub-zonal commander Rajesh Yadav surrenders in Jharkhand

July 29, 2010 at 12:03 PM

Palamu, July 29 (ANI): Rajesh Yadav, a sub-zonal commander of outlawed Communist Party of India (Maoist) surrendered to the police at Daltonganj in Jharkhand's Palamu district on Wednesday.

Duplicate of Queen's Baton carried in Lucknow

July 10, 2010 at 8:33 PM

Lucknow July 10 (ANI): Business giant Sahara displayed a replica of Queen's Baton for the 2010 Commonwealth Games in Uttar Pradesh's Lucknow city on Saturday.

ONGC board approves cluster development of four marginal fields in Western Offshore

July 1, 2010 at 5:58 PM

New Delhi, July 1 (ANI): ONGC Board in its 206th meeting held on 30th June, 2010 has in principle approved the cluster development of WO-5, WO-15, WO-16 and B-119/121 fields in the Western Offshore about 140 km to the West of Mumbai and 40 km South of Mumbai High.

Coast Guard's second leg of Sagar Kavach exercise begins

April 15, 2010 at 3:22 PM

New Delhi, Apr 15 (ANI): The Coast Guard will conduct a second joint coastal security exercise "Sagar Kavach" involving the Navy, coastal police, other central and the State security agencies on April 15 and 16.