Sahi

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

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

Working in multilingual cinema evolved me as an actor: Preeti Jhangiani

May 7, 2013 at 2:56 PM

Mumbai, May 7 (IANS) Besides Bollywood, actress Preeti Jhangiani has worked in Malayalam, Telugu and Tamil films. Currently, she is doing a Punjabi, Bengali and Kannada film and calls it a "different experience".

BJP demands stricter laws against rape

April 21, 2013 at 2:04 PM

New Delhi/Bangalore, April 21 (ANI): The opposition Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has demanded the strictest possible legal penalties against criminals accused of sexual violence.

SDMC: Sarita Choudhary of BJP elected Mayor

April 16, 2013 at 6:51 PM

Ms. Sarita Chaudhary of BJP is elected as Mayor of South Delhi. She defeated Mr. Abhishek Dutt of Congress by margin of 16 votes. Chaudhary secured 64 votes out of total of 112 votes polled. Independent Candidate, Parmila Tokas had withdrawn her nomination for the post. The election to the post was held at Aruna Asaf Ali Meeting Hall, Dr. SPM Civic Centre.

Film fest tries to revive Pakistani cinema

January 27, 2013 at 3:04 PM

Islamabad, Jan 27 (IANS) A film festival "Be Pakistani See Pakistani" is attempting to revive the cinema industry in the country with screenings of classic and modern movies like "Heer Ranjha", "Jinnah" and "Khuda ke Liye".

Murthy, Sujith clinch championship

December 30, 2012 at 4:37 PM

Chandigarh, Dec 30 (IANS) Bangalore's Chidananda Murthy and co-driver B.S. Sujith Kumar of Team Tata Motors Full Throttle sealed the championship in the Pro-Stock category despite finishing second behind team-mates S. Gopalkrishnan and V. Sekar in the fifth round of the FMSCI JK Tyre Indian National TSD Rally Championship here.

Rajeev's intensity floors Tena

December 14, 2012 at 12:52 PM

Mumbai, Dec 14 (IANS) Actress Tena Desae, who will soon be seen opposite Rajeev Khandelwal in "Table No. 21", is all praise for her co-star's intensity, which she says, reflected in her performance as well.

Preeti goes multi-lingual

December 4, 2012 at 11:40 AM

Mumbai, Dec 4 (IANS) "Mohabbatein" girl Preeti Jhangiani, who was last seen in the 2011 film "Sahi Dhandhe Galat Bande", currently has as many as five films ready for release.

Four arrested for credit card fraud

November 28, 2012 at 4:31 PM

New Delhi, Nov 28 (IANS) Four men were arrested for allegedly cloning and using international and domestic credit cards here, police said Wednesday.

Four years on, Koda to miss Diwali with family

November 12, 2012 at 2:43 PM

Ranchi, Nov 12 (IANS) Jailed former Jharkhand Chief Minister Madhu Koda will miss celebrating Diwali with his family for the fourth year in a row.

Emraan effortless actor, says Bipasha (Movie Snippets)

September 5, 2012 at 12:49 PM

New Delhi, Sep 5 (IANS) "Raaz 3" is Bipasha Basu's second film with Emraan Hashmi and she seems to be impressed with his acting skills.

Kids bring spontaneity on sets, says Parvin Dabas

August 30, 2012 at 1:07 PM

New Delhi, Aug 30 (IANS) Child artists bring spontaneity, innocence on the sets and it is fun working with them, says Parvin Dabas who plays father of child actors Leher Khan and Krishang Trivedi in forthcoming movie "Jalpari: The Desert Mermaid".

Athletics Federation of Pakistan chief disappointed in sprinter Liaqat Ali

August 5, 2012 at 5:37 PM

Karachi, Aug. 5 (ANI): The president of the Athletics Federation of Pakistan (AFP) has expressed his disappointment over sprinter Liaqat Ali's quick exit from the men's 100 meter preliminary round at the London Olympics.

The Indian voice heard at London Olympics

August 3, 2012 at 12:35 PM

New Delhi, Aug 3 (IANS) From Bollywood to the 2012 London Olympics, it's been quite a long jump for Jaspreet Jasz, the writer and singer of "Nimma nimma hans de tu jogiya", the Punjabi track composed by Oscar-winning A.R.Rahman for the recently held grand opening of the sports extravaganza.

Olympics hockey: India-Pakistan can regain lost glory in London

July 29, 2012 at 5:30 PM

London, July 29 (IANS) The Pakistani hockey coach and players feel that both India and Pakistan look good to regain their lost glory at the London Olympics.

Pak Athletics chief going to London on a mission

July 27, 2012 at 4:42 PM

Karachi, July 27 (ANI): Athletics Federation of Pakistan (AFP) president Akram Sahi has said he hopes to build ties with top IAAF officials during the London Olympics to improve Pakistan's image in the sports arena.

Over 65 percent polling in Punjab bypoll

July 11, 2012 at 6:00 PM

Chandigarh, July 11 (IANS) Over 65 percent of the 1.67 lakh voters cast their ballot Wednesday in the by-election from the Dasuya assembly constituency in Punjab, in which the ruling SAD-BJP combine is locked in a triangular contest, in its bid to retain the seat.

Over 65 percent voting in Punjab bypoll

July 11, 2012 at 5:44 PM

Chandigarh, July 11 (IANS) Over 65 percent of the 1.67 lakh voters cast their ballot Wednesday in the by-election from the Dasuya assembly constituency in Punjab, in which the ruling SAD-BJP combine is locked in a triangular contest. The Congress is trying to retain the seat.

Bihar STET result 2012 out: Check here

June 15, 2012 at 4:36 PM

Bihar STET result 2012 has been declared on Thursday June 14, 2012. The education minister of Bihar PK Sahi announced the results. The candidates can check their results on the Bihar board website http://biharboard.net

Vedanta joins hands with Bihar for quality education

June 8, 2012 at 6:47 PM

Vedanta has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Government of Bihar (Department of Education and Bihar Education Project Council,

BJP MLA in Punjab dies of heart attack

June 3, 2012 at 3:24 PM

Chandigarh, June 3 (IANS) Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) legislator and Punjab chief parliamentary secretary Amarjit Singh Sahi died here Sunday after a massive heart attack. He was 55.

Early puberty puts girls at risk of psychological problems, early pregnancy

April 27, 2012 at 3:54 PM

Washington, April 27 (ANI): A new review co-authored by an Indian origin scientist has suggested that girls who start puberty very early are more likely to have psychological problems and be at risk of sexual abuse and early pregnancy.

Flood kills 7 in Afghanistan's northern Baghlan Province

April 22, 2012 at 1:25 PM

Puk-e-Khumri (Afghanistan), April 22 (Xinhua-ANI): Heavy rains and floods have claimed the lives of at least seven people and destroyed dozens of houses in Baghlan province, 160 km north of Kabul over the past two days, a local official said Sunday.

Zayed's next production an action comedy

April 21, 2012 at 1:09 PM

Mumbai, April 21 (IANS) Bollywood actor-producer Zayed Khan, who ventured into production with "Love Breakups Zindagi", is now set to produce his second film, an action comedy.

Honour killing: 25-year old man killed in Punjab

April 16, 2012 at 8:11 PM

Balachaur (Punjab), April 16 (IANS) In yet another incident of 'honour killing', a 25-year-old man lost his life Monday minutes after he had lunch with his newly-wedded wife at a roadside eatery near Punjab's Balachaur town as the brothers of the girl allegedly pumped bullets into him for marrying against their wishes.

Being a Khan doesn't guarantee success: Irrfan

April 16, 2012 at 4:11 PM

Mumbai, April 16 (IANS) Actor Irrfan was Bollywood's Khan with a difference, until he dropped his surname. He is unhappy with the way his decision is being talked about in the industry, and says being a Khan does not translate into success.

US Sikhs celebrate Basakhi, dedicated to Ghadar Movement centenary

April 16, 2012 at 1:07 PM

Stockton (USA), April 16 (ANI): Thousands of Sikhs from across the United States took part in a religious procession as part of the harvest festival celebrations in Stockton, California on Sunday.

Taliban storm Pakistani jail, free nearly 400 inmates

April 15, 2012 at 2:27 PM

Islamabad, April 15 (IANS) Taliban militants armed with guns and granades stormed a Pakistani jail early Sunday and freed nearly 400 prisoners.

Under Didi, Bengal gets a controversy a day (West Bengal Newsletter)

April 15, 2012 at 2:27 PM

Kolkata, April 15 (IANS) An issue a day keeps boredom at bay - this could well be the guiding principle of West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee these days. How else does one explain her government regularly dishing out controversies on a platter to her political opponents?

Real Madrid work hard to beat Sporting Gijon

April 15, 2012 at 1:39 PM

Madrid, April 15 (IANS) Real Madrid had to work a lot harder than expected as they defeated Sporting Gijon 3-1 in the Santiago Bernabeu Stadium in the Spanish Primera Liga.

Taliban attack Pakistani jail, nearly 400 escape

April 15, 2012 at 1:31 PM

Islamabad, April 15 (IANS) Nearly 400 inmates escaped from a Pakistani jail early Sunday after Taliban militants attacked the facility with guns and grenades.

Islamist militants free 300 hardline prisoners from jail in North-West Pak

April 15, 2012 at 10:43 AM

Islamabad, Apr 15(ANI): Over 300 prisoners have escaped from a jail in north-western Pakistan after it was attacked by Islamist militants armed with guns and rocket-propelled grenades.

Rahman supports spiritual music album

April 14, 2012 at 5:23 PM

New Delhi, April 14 (IANS) Oscar-winning composer A.R. Rahman has lent support to a new spiritual album "Ik Onkar", launched under new music label Asli Music.

Sikh pilgrims call for porous borders on Baisakhi in Pak's Punja Sahib Gurdwara

April 14, 2012 at 1:31 PM

Islamabad, Apr 14(ANI): At least 8,000 Sikhs gathered at the Punja Sahib Gurdwara, which is located about 48 kilometres away from Rawalpindi, Pakistan, to celebrate Baisakhi.

Akalis, BJP build on new, secular identity (Punjab Newsletter)

April 14, 2012 at 1:23 PM

Chandigarh, April 14 (IANS) The 2012 assembly elections in Punjab brought out a new dimension in the politics of the ruling Shiromani Akali Dal and its alliance partner, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). Both parties, hitherto identified with their strong Sikh and Hindu ideology respectively, have now successfully experimented with something more secular.

Malaysia honours role of Sikh community in nation's development on Baisakhi

April 14, 2012 at 11:15 AM

Kuala Lumpur, Apr 14 (ANI): Deputy Prime Minister of Malaysia, Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin, paid tribute to the Sikh community in the country on the occasion of Baisakhi.

Ingersoll Rand India to invest $20 million

April 12, 2012 at 7:31 PM

Chennai, April 12 (IANS) Diversified industrial products manufacturer Ingersoll Rand (India) Ltd will invest over $20 million at its new facility located near here, while modernising its existing production facilities in Gujarat and in Sahibabad, in Uttar Pradesh near Delhi, said a top official.

Pakistan welcomes thousands of Sikhs Yatris from India to celebrate Baisakhi

April 11, 2012 at 3:47 PM

Islamabad, Apr 11 (ANI): Thousands of Sikh Yatris from India arrived at Lahore on Tuesday to participate in Besakhi celebrations.

Punjab gets 21 new chief parliamentary secretaries

April 10, 2012 at 5:07 PM

Chandigarh, April 10 (IANS) Brushing aside criticism of adding further financial and administrative burden on the debt-ridden Punjab government, Chief Minister Parkash Singh Badal Tuesday went ahead with the swearing-in of 21 new Chief Parliamentary Secretaries (CPS) in his government.

Light-hearted comedies to entertain this weekend (IANS Preview)

April 9, 2012 at 5:32 PM

New Delhi, April 9 (IANS) In the quest to be successful, people are ignoring the simple pleasures of life. Marathi filmmaker Pramod Joshi is trying to convey this message in a light-hearted manner through his movie "Chhodo Kal Ki Baatein", which releases Friday. On the same day another fun filled movie "Bittoo Boss" will hit the screens.

Record 21 chief parliamentary secretaries in Punjab

April 6, 2012 at 7:53 PM

Chandigarh, April 6 (IANS) Setting a record of sorts, there will be 21 chief parliamentary secretaries in Punjab's Parkash Singh Badal-led Shiromani Akali Dal-Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) government.

Real Madrid to play Apoel in Champions League

April 4, 2012 at 2:08 PM

Madrid, April 4 (IANS) Real Madrid face what in theory should be a comfortable evening when they entertain APOEL Nicosia in the return leg of their Champions League quarterfinal Wednesday night.

3,000 Sikhs to visit Pakistan on Baisakhi

April 4, 2012 at 8:40 AM

Islamabad, April 4 (IANS) Around 3,000 Sikh devotees from India will visit Nankana Sahib, the birthplace of Guru Nanak which is now in Pakistan, to celebrate Baisakhi festival.

Train to five Sikh shrines in December

April 3, 2012 at 8:33 PM

Chandigarh, April 3 (IANS) A luxury train covering all the leading Sikh shrines in the country will be flagged off in December this year, a Punjab official said Tuesday.

Infant mortality cases rise in Pakistan

March 31, 2012 at 2:32 PM

Islamabad, March 31 (IANS) Pakistan has seen a steady increase in the number of deaths of infants less than a year old, according to a report by a non-governmental organisation.

Akali Dal calls for abolition of capital punishment

March 30, 2012 at 5:51 PM

New Delhi, Mar.30 (ANI): The Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) party has called on the government to abolish the barbaric practice of capital punishment, saying that the death penalty is the ultimate denial of human rights, and is a premeditated and cold-blooded killing of a human being by the state in the name of justice.

Rumours on Geelani's health during a mock drill

March 30, 2012 at 12:57 PM

Srinagar, March 30 (IANS) Rumours did the rounds in this Jammu and Kashmir summer capital Friday about the health of hardline separatist leader Syed Ali Geelani following a security drill by the police.

I want Madhubala's films, Madhuri's talent: Dia

March 29, 2012 at 7:06 PM

New Delhi, March 29 (IANS) Legendary actress Madhubala and dancing diva Madhuri Dixit are among the names that come to Dia Mirza's mind upon the mention of Bollywood's most iconic women.

Missing nurse case committed to trial, to start April 2

March 27, 2012 at 9:04 PM

Jodhpur, March 27 (IANS) Seven accused in the case of missing nurse Bhanwari Devi, including sacked Rajasthan minister Mahipal Maderna and Congress legislator Malkhan Singh Bishnoi, were produced in a court here Tuesday after the case was committed to trial, a CBI lawyer said.

Pak religious party Sunni Tehreek to participate in elections

March 26, 2012 at 1:05 PM

Islamabad, Mar 26 (ANI): Many Pakistani religious parties are reportedly turning political, with reports saying that the Pakistan Sunni Tehreek (PST) has announced its willingness to participate in the upcoming elections.

Man shot dead in fight at wedding

March 25, 2012 at 9:36 PM

New Delhi, March 25 (IANS) A 26-year-old man was killed and two others were injured in a fight between two groups at a marriage ceremony in north Delhi, police said Sunday.

New Trains List 2012

March 14, 2012 at 6:30 PM

Carrying forward the tradition of introducing new trains in every budget Mr. Dinesh Trivedi gave the gift of 75 new train in the Railway Budget 2012 presented in Lok Sabha on Wednesday.

SAD-BJP combine got mandate on plank of peace and development: Badal

March 7, 2012 at 9:04 PM

Amritsar, Mar.7 (ANI): Punjab Chief Minister Parkash Singh Badal on Wednesday said that they are starting a new innings after seeking the blessings of almighty, and added that the people of the state have given a mandate to the Shiromani Akali Dal-Bharatiya Janata Party government to continue with its policies on a plank of peace and development.

SAD-BJP combine got mandate on plank of peace and development: Badal

March 7, 2012 at 6:31 PM

Amritsar, Mar.7 (ANI): Punjab Chief Minister Parkash Singh Badal on Wednesday said that they are starting a new innings after seeking the blessings of almighty, and added that the people of the state have given a mandate to the Shiromani Akali Dal-Bharatiya Janata Party government to continue with its policies on a plank of peace and development.

Maoists kill a tribal in Orissa

February 26, 2012 at 4:39 PM

Laxmipur, Feb 26 (ANI): Suspected Maoists gunned down a tribal in Laxmipur area of Orissa.

Renovation work of historical shrines begins in Kashmir Valley

February 22, 2012 at 9:50 PM

Srinagar, Feb 22 (ANI): In a bid to promote heritage tourism, authorities have begun renovation work of historical shrines and to equip tourists with better facilities in Jammu and Kashmir.

Renovation work of historical shrines begins in Kashmir Valley

February 22, 2012 at 5:08 PM

Srinagar, Feb 22 (ANI): In a bid to promote heritage tourism, authorities have begun renovation work of historical shrines and to equip tourists with better facilities in Jammu and Kashmir.

Villagers demand access to portable drinking water in Maoist-affected Purulia

February 13, 2012 at 2:29 PM

Purulia, Feb 13 (ANI): Villagers in the Maoist-hot bed of West Bengal's Purulia District have complained against the lack of portable drinking water, as hazardous wastes from a variety of sources have contaminated the ground water resources.

UP Poll: 60% turnout in 2nd phase amid few violence note

February 11, 2012 at 7:51 PM

The second phase of polling for Uttar Pradesh Assembly Election 2012 concludes with brick polling turn out amid few news of slight violence......

UP Poll: 60% turnout in 2nd phase amid few violence note

February 11, 2012 at 7:51 PM

The second phase of polling for Uttar Pradesh Assembly Election 2012 concludes with brick polling turn out amid few news of slight violence......

UP Poll: 60% turnout in 2nd phase amid few violence note

February 11, 2012 at 7:51 PM

The second phase of polling for Uttar Pradesh Assembly Election 2012 concludes with brick polling turn out amid few news of slight violence......

Rehman Malik admits weak Anti-Terrorism Act allowing banned organisations' continued activities

February 4, 2012 at 7:40 PM

Islamabad, Feb 4 (ANI): Pakistan Interior Minister Rehman Malik has stressed the need for improving a law to control activities of banned organisations.

Rehman Malik admits weak Anti-Terrorism Act allowing banned organisations' continued activities

February 4, 2012 at 2:12 PM

Islamabad, Feb 4 (ANI): Pakistan Interior Minister Rehman Malik has stressed the need for improving a law to control activities of banned organisations.

Balochistan lawmaker's Bakhtiar's wife, daughter, driver assassinated

January 31, 2012 at 8:52 PM

Islamabad, Jan 31 (ANI): The wife, daughter, and driver of Balochistan lawmaker, Sahibzada Bakhtiar Domki, have been assasinated near the Gizri Bridge in Karachi.

Balochistan lawmaker's Bakhtiar's wife, daughter, driver assassinated

January 31, 2012 at 12:04 PM

Islamabad, Jan 31 (ANI): The wife, daughter, and driver of Balochistan lawmaker, Sahibzada Bakhtiar Domki, have been assasinated near the Gizri Bridge in Karachi.

Dying crows deny India is bird flu free

January 16, 2012 at 7:58 PM

Dumka (Jharkhand), Jan 16 (ANI): India recently declared itself free from bird flu, at a time when the state of Jharkhand has been in a state of panic with the sudden and inexplicable death of thousands of crows in the last four to five months.

Dying crows deny India is bird flu free

January 16, 2012 at 5:24 PM

Dumka (Jharkhand), Jan 16 (ANI): India recently declared itself free from bird flu, at a time when the state of Jharkhand has been in a state of panic with the sudden and inexplicable death of thousands of crows in the last four to five months.

Four killed in Jharkhand train accident

January 11, 2012 at 11:31 AM

Sahibganj, Jan 11 (ANI): At least four people were killed and 14 others injured when the Brahmaputra Mail hit a stationary goods train at Karanpurato station of Jharkhand's Sahibganj District this morning.

Majithia files nomination for Majitha constituency after massive show of trength

January 10, 2012 at 1:08 AM

Amritsar, Jan.9 (ANI): The Shiromani Akali Dal, the BJP and the Christian Front's joint candidate from Majitha, Sardar Bikram Singh Majithia, filed his nomination papers for state assembly elections here on Monday after exhibiting a massive show of strength in the constituency.

Sikhs observe birth anniversary of Guru Gobind Singh

December 31, 2011 at 3:25 PM

Amritsar, Dec 31 (ANI): Sikhs carried out here yesterday, 'Nagar Kirtan' as part of the ongoing 346th 'Prakash Utsav', the birth anniversary celebrations of the tenth and last Sikh guru, Gobind Singh.

Delhi Study Group raises deep concern about rural areas of Delhi

December 23, 2011 at 12:00 PM

Delhi Study Group (DSG), a Delhi based Non-Government Organization (NGOs) on Thursday expressed its deep concern over the total negligence of Delhi & Delhi Villagers by the present state government......

Police seize T-shirts with Bhindarawala photo on display

December 22, 2011 at 1:37 PM

Ludhiana, Dec 22 (ANI): Police in Ludhiana, Punjab seized objectionable t-shirts used for the promotion of the cause of a banned militant outfit.

Jharkhand losing out battle to poor health schemes

December 20, 2011 at 1:37 PM

Dumka (Jharkhand), Dec 20 (ANI): Eleven years after its birth, Jharkhand still lacks the basic healthcare facilities and presently the state is being hounded by a high number of deaths caused due to malaria and cerebral malaria.

Former Pak foreign minister Kasuri may join PTI

December 8, 2011 at 12:49 PM

Lahore, Dec 8(ANI): Former Pakistan Foreign Minister Khurshid Kasuri is expected to join the Imran Khan-led Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) soon.

Egypt's military to shift some authority to premier

December 7, 2011 at 3:53 PM

Cairo, Dec.7 (ANI): Egypt's interim military leadership has pledged to cede some of its executive powers to newly appointed premier Kamal al-Ganzouri, a move pro-democracy activists dismissed as little more than lip service to their calls for civilian rule.

Mayawati slams opposition parties for targeting BSP

December 6, 2011 at 1:53 PM

Lucknow, Dec 6 (ANI): Attacking opposition parties for targeting the Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP), Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Mayawati on Tuesday said such attacks would only work to her advantage in next year's assembly elections.

Corridor to Kartarpur Gurdwara would be ideal Indo-Pak CBM

November 30, 2011 at 4:44 PM

Amritsar, Nov.30 (ANI): Religious bodies representing the Sikh community have appealed to both Pakistan Prime Minister Yousaf Raza Gilani and India's Home Minister P. Chidambaram to expedite access to Gurdwara Kartarpur Sahib.

SGPC ask Pakistan Evacuee Trust Board to restore Sikh shrines in Pak

November 29, 2011 at 6:04 PM

Amritsar, Nov.29 (ANI): The Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC) today asked Pakistan Evacuee Trust Board Chairman Zanab Syed A. Hashmi to use his office to help repair and restore various Sikh gurdwaras in Pakistan.

Need to revise Nehru- Liaqat Pact: PETPB chief

November 29, 2011 at 5:08 PM

Amritsar, Nov.29 (ANI): Pakistan Evacuee Trust Property Board (PETPB) chairman Syed Asif Hashmi has said that it is high time that both India and Pakistan jointly review the pact inked between former Prime Ministers Jawaharlal Nehru and Liaqat Ali Khan.

ANI opens media school in New Delhi

November 23, 2011 at 7:28 PM

New Delhi, Nov. 23 (ANI): In view of the growing demand of competent media professionals in the ever-expanding media industry, Asian News International (ANI), India's only multimedia news agency, has recently opened ANI School of Media Studies in New Delhi.

PTI will sink political Titanic of PML-N: Imran Khan

November 19, 2011 at 5:03 PM

Islamabad, Nov 19 (ANI): Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf Chairman Imran Khan has said the tsunami of popularity of the PTI will sink the political Titanic of the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N).

SGPC took up Sikh issues with Pak PM Gilani

November 17, 2011 at 5:44 PM

Attari, Nov.17 (ANI): The Shiromani Gurdwara Prabandhak Committee (SGPC), the prime representative body of the Sikhs, raised issues relating to the upkeep and maintenance of Sikh shrines in Pakistan with Pakistan Prime Minister Yousaf Raza Gilani.

Bhanwari Devi case fallout: Gehlot Cabinet resigns, reshuffle soon

November 15, 2011 at 7:39 PM

Jaipur/Jodhpur, Nov. 15 (ANI): Under sharp criticism over a series of recent controversies including the mysterious disappearance of a nurse Bhanwari Devi, the entire Rajasthan Cabinet resigned today thereby paving the way for Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot to carry out a reshuffle.

Rajasthan Govt. taking Bhanwari Devi case seriously: Ashok Gehlot

November 14, 2011 at 8:40 PM

Ajmer, Nov. 14 (ANI): Asserting that the state government has taken up the Bhanwari Devi case seriously, Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot on Monday expressed hope that the mystery behind the unfortunate disappearance of a nurse would be revealed with the arrest of four prime suspects.

Rajasthan HC asks CBI to expedite probe in Bhanwari Devi case

November 14, 2011 at 8:00 PM

Jodhpur, Nov. 14 (ANI): The Rajasthan High Court on Monday directed the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) to expedite investigation in the Bhanwari Devi disappearance case.

Bhanwari Devi case: BJP demands Rajasthan CM Gehlot's resignation

November 13, 2011 at 7:04 PM

New Delhi, Nov. 13 (ANI): The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Sunday accused Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot of covering up the crime in the mysterious disappearance of a nurse Bhanwari Devi and demanded his resignation for failing to maintain law and order in the state.

Punjab elections on time, says Badal, blames Centre for delay in calling SGPC session

November 13, 2011 at 2:16 PM

Amritsar, Nov.13 (ANI): Punjab Chief Minister Parkash Singh Badal on Sunday said that state assembly elections, which would be due by the end of February 2012, would be held on time as the Election Commission of India has made all preparations.

Pak Sikh community outraged over fireworks ban on Guru Nanak's birthday

November 13, 2011 at 11:28 AM

Nankana Sahib, Nov 13 (ANI): The Sikh community in the Pakistani province of Punjab staged a demonstration against the ban on the use of fireworks on the birth anniversary of Baba Guru Nanak Dev.

Sikh devotees celebrate 543rd birth anniversary of Guru Nanak

November 10, 2011 at 6:00 PM

Amritsar/New Delhi, Nov.10 (ANI): Sikh devotees took a holy dip in the sacred pond at the Golden Temple here on the 543rd birth anniversary of the founder of Sikhism, Guru Nanak Dev, on Thursday.

Indian diplomat poet talks of hope, belief in tomorrow

November 4, 2011 at 5:09 PM

New Delhi, Nov 4 (ANI): Indian diplomat Abhay Kumar has come out with another book of poem, titled "Candling the Light."

Pak religious parties denounce govt. decision to grant MFN status to India

October 28, 2011 at 5:11 PM

Islamabad, Oct 28(ANI): Pakistan's leading religious parties have denounced the government's decision to award Most Favoured Nation (MFN) status to India.

India, Pak should have flexible visa rules for Sufi shrine visitors: Ex- lawmaker

October 28, 2011 at 12:23 PM

Hoshiarpur, Oct 28 (ANI): Former Pakistani senator Choudhary Muhammad Anwar Bhinder has said that both India and Pakistan must find ways to reduce paperwork related to the granting of visas to citizens of the two counties, especially those wanting to visit religious spots and shrine.

Pak blasphemy convict Aasia Bibi tortured in jail by warden: Sources

October 12, 2011 at 4:35 PM

Lahore, Oct 12(ANI): Aasia Bibi, a Pakistani Christian woman sentenced to death on blasphemy charges, has allegedly been tortured by a staffer of Sheikhupura jail.

Birth anniversary of fourth Sikh guru celebrated in Amritsar

October 9, 2011 at 5:51 PM

Amritsar, Oct 9 (ANI): Hundreds of Sikhs gathered at the Golden Temple on Sunday to witness a 'Nagar Kirtan' or religious procession organised to celebrate the 477 th birth anniversary of the fourth Sikh guru, Guru Ramdas, here.

Religious parties hold rallies across Pakistan for Taseer assassin's release

October 8, 2011 at 11:22 AM

Lahore, Oct 8(ANI): Religious and religio-political parties have held rallies across Pakistan to protest against the death sentence awarded to Malik Mumtaz Hussain Qadri, the self-confessed assassin of former Punjab Governor Salmaan Taseer, and to press the government for his early release.

Pak religious parties to launch countrywide movement for Taseer assassin's release

October 6, 2011 at 5:01 PM

Lahore, Oct 6(ANI): All major religious parties in Pakistan, affiliated with all schools of thought, have rejected the death sentence awarded to Malik Mumtaz Hussain Qadri, the self-confessed assassin of former Punjab Governor Salmaan Taseer, and announced launching a countrywide movement for his release.

Khalsa College's 81-yr-old Sikh Museum to be digitized

October 3, 2011 at 6:33 PM

Amritsar, Oct.3 (ANI): Rare books, manuscripts and handwritten documents of the 16th to the early part of the 19th century, covering events related to Sikh gurus and the Anglo-Sikh Wars, are soon to be digitised.

Taseer assassin's supporters take to streets denouncing death sentence

October 1, 2011 at 5:04 PM

Rawalpindi, Oct 1(ANI): The supporters of Malik Mumtaz Hussain Qadri, who has been sentenced to death in the Salmaan Taseer murder case by an anti-terrorism court (ATC) in Pakistan, took to the streets to denounce the verdict soon after it was handed down.

Govt. organises job fair in Maoist stricken district of Jharkhand

September 30, 2011 at 6:56 PM

Sahibganj (Jharkhand), Sep 30 (ANI): In a bid to stop youngsters from joining Maoist rebels, the government recently organised a job fair in Jharkhand's Sahibganj District to provide them with employment opportunities.

Pakistan's All Parties Conference hints at peace talks with all militant groups

September 30, 2011 at 11:27 AM

Islamabad, Sept 30(ANI): Pakistan's top political and military leadership has decided to hold peace talks with all militant groups, apparently including the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP), according to a news report.

Hindus to organize 'Milk Pot Procession' in Malaysia on Vijayadashami

September 19, 2011 at 12:00 PM

Nevada (US), Sept 19 (ANI): The Hindus in Miri (Sarawak, Malaysia) plan to organize 'Milk Pot Procession' on Vijayadashami Day on October 6, according to reports.