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Everything you need to know about Vaishali Nagar Ajmer Ndtso: news, reviews, in-depth analysis, opinion and more

Voltage fluctuations slow down Metro blue line

May 22, 2013 at 11:02 AM

New Delhi, May 22 (IANS) Thousands of Delhi Metro commuters were hit Wednesday morning with voltage fluctuations forcing trains on the blue line to run at a restricted speed.

Couple arrested in Kolkata for duping banks

May 18, 2013 at 10:30 PM

New Delhi, May 18 (IANS) A Delhi-based couple were arrested from Kolkata for duping several banks by forging documents, police said Saturday.

Rina Dhaka brings local flavour to 'Style And The City' (With Image)

May 14, 2013 at 6:30 PM

New Delhi, May 14 (IANS) She had very litte time, still Rina Dhaka hopped from one city to another exploring their culture, heritage and lifestyle for her travel show. The ace desinger describes the experience as "fun and challenging".

US firm to invest $240mn to light up Bihar's Buddhist sites

May 6, 2013 at 1:44 PM

Washington, May 6 (IANS) A power venture formed by Indian and North American energy professionals plans to create a role model for the world by lighting up famed Buddhist sites in Bihar with a $240 million (Rs. 13 billion) solar energy project as part of a corporate social responsibility initiative.

Iccha's death in 'Uttaran' means progression: Vaishali Takkar

April 11, 2013 at 2:04 PM

Mumbai, April 11 (IANS) Iccha, one of the lead characters in "Uttaran", dies in the popular TV show. Vaishali Takkar, who plays her onscreen mom, says such things happen in a serial and feels viewers won't miss Iccha as Meethi will compensate for her absence.

Vaishali S makes Assam's Mekhala Chadar in vogue

March 25, 2013 at 8:02 PM

Mumbai, March 25 (IANS) Mekhala Chadar is a traditional Assamese attire, which not everyone knows about, feels designer Vaishali S, who focused on the attire with her collection, which she unveiled Monday at the Lakme Fashion Week (LFW) Summer-Resort 2013.

Protest against Nitish govt: Showed black flag

March 17, 2013 at 6:55 PM

The Adhika rrally organized by Janata Dal (U) remained a major message to the center by chief minister of Bihar Nitish Kumar. He becomes succeeded to give a message to the center about the right of special package of Bihar.

How people were mobilized for Nitish Kumar's Delhi rally (Sidelights)

March 17, 2013 at 5:58 PM

New Delhi, March 17 (IANS) Over a 100 legislators and local leaders of the Janata Dal-United (JD-U) from Bihar camped in Delhi and its neighbouring areas for nearly a month to mobilize people for Chief Minister Nitish Kumar's rally to press for a special status to the state.

Ghaziabad Metro set to roll, UP clears higher budget

March 1, 2013 at 4:51 PM

Lucknow, Mar 1 (IANS) For the millions who live in Ghaziabad, adjoining the national capital, the wait for a Metro ride into New Delhi just got shorter - the enhanced cost of the second phase of the Metro project has been cleared by Uttar Pradesh government.

Technical snag hits Delhi Metro

February 28, 2013 at 12:43 PM

New Delhi, Feb 28 (IANS) Thousands of Delhi Metro commuters were hit Thursday as a technical glitch hit the blue line, forcing trains to run at a restricted speed.

Technology will help improve tax compliance: Chidambaram

February 23, 2013 at 4:58 PM

Ghaziabad, Feb 23 (IANS) Finance Minister P. Chidambaram Saturday said the government has introduced "world-class" technology that improved tax compliance, resulting in a boost to the exchequer.

Rapist, murderer of Bihar minor awarded death sentence

February 7, 2013 at 5:15 PM

Patna, Feb 7 (IANS) A Bihar court Thursday awarded the death penalty to a 45-year-old man for raping and killing a minor girl four years ago, a lawyer said.

Priyan, Sivan, Mohanlal lend helping hand

January 12, 2013 at 12:57 PM

Thiruvananthapuram, Jan 12 (IANS) Indian film icons Priyadarshan, Santosh Sivan and Mohanlal have contributed hugely in giving a new lease of life to paan shop owner-turned-film director Suresh Krisshnan's new film.

Motorcycle stalled when Tomar was set to leave

December 25, 2012 at 8:21 PM

New Delhi, Dec 25 (IANS) If Subhash Chand Tomar's motorcycle had not been repaired Sunday morning, it is possible the Delhi Police constable may be alive today.

Devotees throng Tiruchirapalli temple to celebrate Vaikunta Ekadasi festival

December 24, 2012 at 2:45 PM

Tiruchirapalli (Tamil Nadu), Dec.24 (ANI): Thousands of devotees thronged the Sri Ranganathaswamy Temple over the weekend in Tamil Nadu's Tiruchirapalli district to seek the blessings of Lord Vishnu on the occasion of the Vaikunta Ekadasi festival.

Delhi Metro cancels anniversary programme after protests

December 23, 2012 at 10:37 PM

New Delhi, Dec 23 (IANS) A programme to commemorate 10 years of the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC), scheduled for Monday, was cancelled after the national capital was rocked by protests over the gangrape of a 23-year-old, Metro officials said.

Mob torches banquet hall, Metro services hit

November 17, 2012 at 10:18 PM

New Delhi, Nov 17 (IANS) Angry at the alleged police inaction over the murder of a villager, a mob set fire to a banquet hall under the Karkardooma Metro station in east Delhi, leading to disruption in Delhi Metro services for two hours, police said.

Mob torches banquet hall, Metro services disrupted

November 17, 2012 at 8:50 PM

New Delhi, Nov 17 (IANS) Angry at the alleged police inaction over the murder of a villager, a mob set fire to a banquet hall under the Karkardooma Metro station in east Delhi, leading to disruption in Delhi Metro services for two hours, police said.

Get India trade fair tickets at Delhi Metro stations

November 11, 2012 at 2:51 PM

New Delhi, Nov 11 (IANS) Tickets for the annual India International Trade Fair's (IITF) business visitors will be available at 26 Metro stations in the capital from Nov 14, a Metro statement said Sunday.

LJP leader shot dead in Bihar

November 1, 2012 at 2:36 PM

Patna, Nov 1 (IANS) A Lok Janshakti Party (LJP) leader, Ashok Kushwaha, was shot dead in Bihar's Vaishali district early Thursday, police said.

Pune to discard private vehicles for a day Thursday

October 31, 2012 at 1:48 PM

Pune, Oct 31 (IANS) In a unique citizen driven initiative to combat the traffic mess, over two million Puneites will Thursday thumb their noses at self-owned private vehicles and opt for public buses.

Visakh picks up U-13 chess title

October 21, 2012 at 4:06 PM

Chennai, Oct 21 (IANS) N.R. Visakh of Tamil Nadu, with 10.0 points, emerged champion after a tense final round in the RAMCO 26th National Under-13 Open and Girls chess championship here Sunday.

Vaishali bags national Under-13 chess title

October 20, 2012 at 8:30 PM

Chennai, Oct 20 (IANS) Top seeded R. Vaishali of Tamil Nadu emerged the champion with a round to spare in the girls section after the 10th and penultimate round of the RAMCO 26th National Under-13 Open and Girls chess championship, here Saturday.

Woman jumps to death from Ghaziabad highrise

October 19, 2012 at 7:42 PM

Ghaziabad, Oct 19 (IANS) Luckless in the job market, a woman jumped to her death from the ninth floor of a newly-constructed multi-storeyed building in the Vaishali area of Ghaziabad Friday, police said.

Vaishali takes sole lead at RAMCO Chess

October 18, 2012 at 8:46 PM

Chennai, Oct 18 (IANS) National Under-11 champion and top seed R. Vaishali of Tamil Nadu lead with 8.0 points in the girls section after the eighth round of the RAMCO 26th National Under 13 Open and Girls chess championship here Thursday.

Aravindh, Visakh share lead at RAMCO Chess

October 17, 2012 at 7:39 PM

Chennai, Oct 17 (IANS) Top seed and FIDE Master V.R. Aravindh Chithambaram shared the lead with his Tamil Nadu statemate N.R. Visakh with 6.5 points in the Open section after the seventh round of the RAMCO 26th National Under-13 Open and Girls chess championship here Wednesday.

UP approves Delhi Metro's second phase

October 17, 2012 at 4:19 PM

Lucknow, Oct 17 (IANS) The Uttar Pradesh government Wednesday gave a go-ahead to the second phase of Delhi Metro in Ghaziabad which will link Delhi's Dilshad Garden to the new bus stand along GT Road.

RAMCO U-13 Chess: Visakh draws with Aravindh

October 16, 2012 at 9:32 PM

Chennai, Oct 16 (IANS) Fourth seeded N.R. Visakh of Chennai held top seed FIDE Master V.R. Aravindh Chithambaram to a draw in the sixth round of the RAMCO 26th National Under-13 Open and Girls chess championship here Tuesday to join leaders Aravindh Chithambaram (TN) and Ritviz Parab (Goa) with 5.5 points.

Aravindh joins leaders in U-13 chess

October 15, 2012 at 4:20 PM

Chennai, Oct 15 (IANS) Madurai's top seed V.R. Aravindh Chithambaram defeated statemate Aniruddh Aiyengar and shared the lead with 4 points after the fourth round of the RAMCO 26th National Under-13 Open and Girls Chess Championship here Monday.

RAMCO U-13 Chess: Winning start by Aravindh

October 13, 2012 at 10:40 PM

Chennai, Oct 13 (IANS) Top seed and FIDE Master V.R. Aravindh Chithambaram was off to a winning start in defending his title in the first round of the RAMCO 26th National Under-13 Open and Girls Chess Championship here Saturday.

Big fields for U-13 chess nationals

October 12, 2012 at 7:08 PM

Chennai, Oct 12 (IANS) The RAMCO 26th National Under-13 Open and Girls Chess Championship is all set to begin here Saturday with two reigning champions from Tamil Nadu in the girls section R. Vaishali (U-11) and C. Lakshmi (U-9) headlining a field of 101 players.

Maoists kill two in Bihar

September 29, 2012 at 11:38 AM

Patna, Sep 29 (IANS) An elected rural representative and his son were shot dead by Maoists in Bihar's Vaishali district, police said Saturday.

Delhi cop on shooting spree kills two, self

September 20, 2012 at 4:51 PM

New Delhi, Sep 20 (IANS) A Delhi Police constable went on a shooting spree and killed two people, including his brother-in-law, and himself with his official weapon here, police said Thursday. This was the second firing incident in the city this month.

Project to shorten distance between Delhi, Ghaziabad approved

September 10, 2012 at 7:14 PM

Ghaziabad, Sep 10 (IANS) The Ghaziabad Development Authority (GDA), in its 130th board meeting Monday, approved an elevated road project to shorten the distance between Delhi and Ghaziabad, officials said.

Body in pieces: Police question victim's friend

September 4, 2012 at 9:53 PM

New Delhi, Sep 4 (IANS) Three days after a 23-year-old BBA student's chopped body was found on railway tracks here, police Tuesday questioned a woman, whom the victim secretly married, her family and said they would also interrogate some train drivers.

PM, Sonia pay last respects to Deshmukh

August 15, 2012 at 2:52 PM

Latur, Aug 15 (IANS) Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and Congress president Sonia Gandhi paid their last respects to former Maharashtra chief minister Vilasrao Deshmukh in Babhalgaon village here Wednesday.

President, cabinet, leaders pays tribute to Deshmukh

August 14, 2012 at 10:36 PM

New Delhi, Aug 14 (IANS) Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, Congress president Sonia Gandhi and BJP chief Nitin Gadkari were among leaders from across the political spectrum who paid tributes to union minister Vilasrao Deshmukh, who died at a Chennai hospital Tuesday.

Goa governor, chief minister condole Deshmukh's death

August 14, 2012 at 9:00 PM

Panaji, Aug 14 (IANS) Goa Governor B.V. Wanchoo and Chief Minister Manohar Parrikar Tuesday condoled the death of union minister Vilasrao Deshmukh.

PM condoles Deshmukh's death, calls him trusted colleague

August 14, 2012 at 8:12 PM

New Delhi, Aug 14 (IANS) Prime Minister Manmohan Singh Tuesday condoled the death of "trusted colleague" Vilasrao Deshmukh, who passed away after prolonged illness at a Chennai hospital and said the country has lost an "illustrious son."

President condoles Deshmukh's death

August 14, 2012 at 7:48 PM

New Delhi, Aug 14 (IANS) President Pranab Mukherjee Tuesday condoled the death of union minister Vilasrao Deshmukh, saying the "towering leader of Maharashtra" was "an esteemed colleague and a dear friend".

Chedda Nagar score big win

August 11, 2012 at 9:53 PM

Mumbai, Aug 11 (IANS) Chedda Nagar Fanatics cruised to a comfortable 4-0 victory against BARC in a Third Division match of the Mumbai District Football Association League played at the St Xavier's ground, Parel Saturday.

Zardari's Rs.50m donation to Ajmer shrine leads to management dispute

August 8, 2012 at 3:53 PM

Islamabad, Aug. 8 (ANI): The Rs.50 million donation made by Pakistan President Asif Ali Zardari to the shrine of Khwaja Moinuddin Chishti in Ajmer, Rajasthan, has resulted in a tussle between two organisations handling the shrine's management.

Police inspector beats up colleagues, helps accused escape

August 7, 2012 at 11:53 PM

Jaipur, Aug 7 (IANS) A Rajasthan Police inspector was arrested here Tuesday for helping two molestation accused escape by beating up a team of policemen that had gone to their house to arrest them, officials said.

Wearability, comfort are important for me: Debarun Mukherjee

August 5, 2012 at 7:21 PM

Mumbai, Aug 5 (IANS) Debarun Mukherjee Sunday showcased a wide range of traditional clothing for both men and women, including layered skirts, high collared tops, pleated pants, saris and sherwanis at the ongoing Lakme Fashion Week-Winter Festive 2012. The designer says his clothes are comfortable and wearable.

Kirron walks the ramp, adds film flavour

August 5, 2012 at 4:25 PM

Mumbai, Aug 5 (IANS) Looking graceful in a light rich ivory brocade sari with traditional rudraksh designs embroidered all over it and a pink kajeeveram blouse, Kirron Kher Sunday walked the ramp for Gaurang Shah as the showstopper at the Lakme Fashion Week Winer-Festive 2012.

Nearly 2.2 m people travel by Metro on Raksha Bandhan eve, set highest ridership record

August 2, 2012 at 2:19 PM

New Delhi, Aug.2 (ANI): The Delhi Metro achieved a milestone on Wednesday,when close to 2.2 million people traveled on it on the eve of the sibling festival of Raksha Bandhan.

14-hour power failure hit NCR towns

July 30, 2012 at 8:59 PM

Ghaziabad, July 30 (IANS) The sudden failure of the Northern Grid Monday severely affected the NCR towns of Ghaziabad, Noida, Meerut and Bulandshahr, hitting common people and businesses alike. The 14-hour power failure also disrupted the movement of trains passing through Ghaziabad for Delhi.

Youths defy parents to support Team Anna's stir

July 26, 2012 at 5:22 PM

New Delhi, July 26 (IANS) Chanchal Sharma, a resident of Noida, was stopped by her parents from taking part in the indefinite fast held by Team Anna against corruption. The 23-year-old, however, rebelled against the diktat and has been fasting at Jantar Mantar for what she thinks is a good cause.

MSF battles kala azar in Bihar

July 17, 2012 at 2:24 PM

Patna, July 17 (IANS) Medecins Sans Frontieres (MSF), which provides medical humanitarian aid worldwide, is waging a war against kala azar in Bihar.

Bihar to provide sanitary napkins at nominal price

July 12, 2012 at 8:16 PM

Patna, July 12 (IANS) Bihar will provide sanitary napkins at a nominal cost in rural areas of its 10 districts to raise awareness about menstrual health and hygiene among the women, an official said.

Woman kills minor daughter in Maharashtra

June 28, 2012 at 6:52 PM

Nagpur (Maharashtra), June 28 (IANS) In a shocking incident, a woman here Thursday slashed the throat of her four-year-old daughter while she was sleeping, police said.

With rising ridership, Delhi Metro to have more gates

June 20, 2012 at 9:01 PM

New Delhi, June 20 (IANS) With commuter volumes crossing the two million mark on six days in June alone this year, the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) proposes to upgrade commuter facilities by installing more elevators and Automatic Fare Collection (AFC) gates at Metro stations.

Fighting corruption - a poor farmer's way

June 14, 2012 at 12:31 PM

Patna, June 14 (IANS) Asked to pay a Rs.1,000 bribe, a landless Bihar farmer begged to differ. And he vented his ire by collecting alms and sending the amount to Chief Minister Nitish Kumar with the request it be paid to the corrupt police officer who had asked for it.

Delhi Metro hiccup affects thousands

June 8, 2012 at 2:56 PM

New Delhi, June 8 (IANS) Thousands of Delhi Metro passengers were stranded after a technical snag hit services between Dwarka and Noida City Centre/Vaishali during Friday morning peak hours.

Two detained for obstructing Dikshit's convoy

May 17, 2012 at 5:14 PM

New Delhi, May 17 (IANS) Two car-borne youth were detained Thursday for not giving way to Delhi Chief Minister Sheila Dikshit's convoy in north Delhi, police said. They were let off after questioning.

Bihar to involve youths to fight kala azar

April 10, 2012 at 3:48 PM

Patna, April 10 (IANS) Bihar has decided to involve village youths to help fight kala azar, a disease transmitted by the sand fly that killed over 70 people last year.

Signal snag hits thousands of Metro commuters

March 29, 2012 at 5:44 PM

New Delhi, March 29 (IANS) On a day when restrictions were imposed on several roads in Delhi due to the BRICS summit, thousands of Metro commuters in the national capital were left stranded for over six hours from Thursday morning till late afternoon due to a signalling defect. The fault was rectified after six hours, a Metro official said.

Angkor Vat replica to come up in Bihar

March 29, 2012 at 3:37 PM

Patna, March 29 (IANS) A bigger version of the famous 12th century Angkor Vat temple in Cambodia is set to come up in Bihar's Vaishali district. And with some help from corporate houses and rich Indians abroad, it aims to be the world's largest Hindu temple.

Signalling defects in peak hour strands Metro commuters

March 29, 2012 at 2:04 PM

Due to a minor signalling defect, commuters of blue line section of Delhi Metro suffered a lot of trouble.

Ghaziabad set for makeover, to go hi-tech

March 27, 2012 at 12:32 PM

Ghaziabad, March 27 (IANS) Ghaziabad, a fast growing township bordering Delhi that has transformed from an industrial to an institutional hub, is set to see more changes. Not only will it to go hi-tech but also overhaul infrastructure, including expansion of the metro rail, more flyovers and a beautification drive, says a top official.

Property dealer found dead in Ghaziabad, murder suspected

March 26, 2012 at 8:24 PM

Ghaziabad (Uttar Pradesh), March 26 (IANS) The body of a property dealer was found Monday dumped in a box-bed in a Vaishali locality apartment here. Police suspect it to be case of murder.

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.

Kirti Nagar - Ashok Park metro link to opens today

August 27, 2011 at 12:00 PM

The 3.32 k.m. long metro rail line connecting between Kirti Nagar and Ashok Park has been opened for public commuters.....

Tripura capital Agartala hosts northeast students national integration program

December 8, 2010 at 4:02 PM

Agartala, Dec.8 (ANI): Over 1500 students from eight northeastern states recently took part in a three-day-long Northeastern Students National Integration Movement program.

Bihar police chief says third phase of assembly polls peaceful

October 29, 2010 at 1:30 PM

Patna, Oct. 29 (ANI): Bihar's Director-General of Police Neelmani has said that the third phase of polls in the state was by and large peaceful.

Vaishali residents boycott polls over poor development angst

October 29, 2010 at 10:05 AM

Vaishali (Bihar), Oct. 29 (ANI): Residents of Vaishali in Bihar have decided to boycott the ongoing Bihar state assembly elections, citing poor development as their reason for doing so.

Third phase of Bihar Assembly elections witness 53 per cent voter turnout

October 28, 2010 at 6:40 PM

Patna, Oct.28 (ANI): The third phase of Bihar State Assembly elections today witnessed about 53 per cent of the 1.03 eligible voters exercising their franchise here on Thursday.

Third phase of Bihar Assembly polls begins amid tight security

October 28, 2010 at 9:24 AM

Patna (Bihar), Oct. 28 (ANI): Voting in the third phase of state assembly elections in Bihar got underway from 7 a.m. this morning, and it is expected that over ten million voters will exercise their franchise to elect candidates to 48 constituencies.

Ajmer blast case: Joint investigation on, says CBI Director

July 10, 2010 at 8:33 PM

Mumbai, July 10 (ANI): Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) Director Ashwani Kumar on Saturday said the CBI and the State police forces are jointly investigating the 2007 Ajmer bomb blast case.

Ajmer blast accused remanded to jail custody

June 4, 2010 at 9:44 PM

Ajmer (Rajasthan), June 4 (ANI): The Ajmer Sessions Court on Friday remanded Devender Gupta and Chandrasekhar Borad, two accused in the Ajmer blast case, to jail custody till June 14.

Rajasthan ATS seeks longer custody for Ajmer blast accused

June 1, 2010 at 4:57 PM

Ajmer (Rajasthan), June 1 (ANI): The Rajasthan Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) on Tuesday sought more time from the city's Session's Court for the judicial remand of Ajmer Dargah blast accused Lokesh Sharma.

Dense fog causes train, flight delays in Delhi

December 28, 2009 at 1:30 PM

New Delhi, Dec 28 (ANI): A thick fog enveloped the national capital, caused train and flight delays on Monday.

Congress, Trinamool emerging victorious in by polls

November 10, 2009 at 6:14 PM

Kerala/ WB/ Shimla/ Rajasthan/ Lucknow, Nov 10 (ANI): Continuing with its impressive performance in the Lok Sabha elections, the Congress led UDF retained all the three assembly seats in Kerala.

20 percent turnout till mid-day in assembly by-elections

November 7, 2009 at 6:41 PM

New Delhi, Nov. 7 (ANI): Almost 20 per cent polling was recorded by mid-day for the assembly by-elections in seven states.

Coimbatore hosts national chess tournament for visually impaired

October 24, 2009 at 7:17 PM

Coimbatore, Oct. 24 (ANI): The first All India Open Chess Tournament for the visually impaired kicked off in Coimbatore on Saturday.

Bihar artisans earn a living through bamboo art

October 19, 2009 at 11:56 AM

Vaishali (Bihar), Oct 19 (ANI): Sitting in his small unkempt studio, known as Bamboo Art Centre, artisan Sitaram Malik is concentrating hard to carve out a piece of art from a dead and dry bamboo.

Poor community in Bihar forced to eat rats for survival

October 12, 2009 at 7:51 PM

Patna, Oct. 12 (ANI): A poor community in Bihar's Vashali district are forced to eat rats for survival.

Women in Surat spread message on 'Save the Girl Child' through body tattoos

September 24, 2009 at 11:21 AM

Surat, Sept 24 (ANI): Women in Surat are acquiring temporary body tattoos with messages of 'Save the Girl Child' during the ongoing festive season in order to spread awareness against the menace of female foeticide.

Bihar villagers worship bats as their lucky mascots

September 15, 2009 at 3:06 PM

Sarsai (Patna), Sept 15 (ANI): For the residents of Sarsai village of Vaishali district in Bihar, bats are sacred, so much so that they are worshipped as deities in this sleepy hamlet, which has become popular as 'Bat Village'.

Guwahati kids use medium of drama to beat terrorism

August 1, 2009 at 7:20 PM

Guwahati, Aug. 1 (ANI): Child artistes in Guwahati spread their messages of peace through the medium of drama at a recent three-day theatre festival here.

Farmers in Bihar fear crop loss due to monsoon delay

August 1, 2009 at 7:20 PM

Vaishali (Bihar), Aug 1(ANI): Farmers in Bihar's Vaishali district are a worried lot as inadequate rains have resulted in parched farms and fear is mounting that their saplings may dry if it doesn't rain soon.

57 new trains introduced

July 3, 2009 at 4:53 PM

New Delhi, July 3 (ANI): Fifty-seven new trains service are proposed in the Railway Budget for 2009-10. This was announced by Railway Minister Mamata Banerjee in Parliament today.

It was special when Kareena held my hand: Jackky Bhagnani

May 28, 2009 at 7:58 AM

Mumbai, May 28 (IANS) He may be disappointed with his debut film 'Kal Kissne Dekha' being delayed, but newcomer Jackky Bhagnani perks up when he recalls the special moment he shared with childhood friend Kareena Kapoor last week.

Rising crime takes toll, eight policemen suspended

May 24, 2009 at 10:06 PM

Ghaziabad, May 24 (IANS) Hit by a string of robberies, Ghaziabad police have suspended eight of their personnel, including an inspector and a sub-inspector, holding them responsible for rising crime in their respective areas.

Robbers loot Rs.600,000 from Ghaziabad bank

May 22, 2009 at 7:44 PM

Ghaziabad, May 22 (IANS) Two armed robbers looted Rs.600,000 (Rs.6 lakh) from a bank here Friday afternoon, police said.

Resul Pookutty highlights plight of homeless children

May 19, 2009 at 9:41 PM

Ghaziabad, May 19 (IANS) Post 'Slumdog Millionaire' success, Oscar-award winner Indian sound designer Resul Pookutty is going places to highlight the plight of homeless kids.

Money lender, woman shot dead in Ghaziabad

May 6, 2009 at 8:41 PM

Ghaziabad, May 6 (IANS) In separate incidents, a money lender and a woman were shot dead by unidentified assailants here Wednesday, police said.

Nagpur faces severe water crisis

May 1, 2009 at 8:36 PM

Nagpur, May 1 (ANI): As the mercury crosses 40 degree Celsius mark, Nagpur and its adjoining districts have started facing severe water crisis due to lowering ground water level.

Voting moderate but largely peaceful in Bihar

April 23, 2009 at 8:54 PM

Patna, April 23 (IANS) Bihar recorded a moderate 44 percent voter turnout in the second phase of Lok Sabha polls Thursday in 13 of the state's 40 constituencies, election officials said.

Murder of national level wrestler, family solved

April 23, 2009 at 8:13 PM

Ghaziabad, April 23 (IANS) The murder of national level wrestler Praveen Yadav, his wife and sister-and-law was solved with the identification of their bodies that were fished out of a canal, police said Thursday. Three people accused in the case have been arrested.

Voting underway peacefully in Bihar

April 23, 2009 at 11:51 AM

Patna, April 23 (IANS) Slow but peaceful voting was underway for the second phase of parliamentary elections in 13 of the 40 constituencies in Bihar Thursday.

Noida, Ghaziabad reel from power, water shortages

April 23, 2009 at 10:53 AM

Ghaziabad, April 23 (IANS) The towns of Ghaziabad and Noida, adjoining the national capital, are facing a major crisis with long power cuts throughout the day and night. Several areas are also facing an acute water shortage.

JD-U Lok Sabha nominee booked for assaulting party colleague

April 20, 2009 at 11:25 AM

Patna, April 20 (IANS) Munna Shukla, the Janata Dal-United nominee from Bihar's Vaishali Lok Sabha constituency, has been booked for allegedly assaulting and intimidating the party's legislator Ajit Kumar, police said Monday.

'Knifer gang' busted in Ghaziabad

April 19, 2009 at 7:55 PM

Ghaziabad, April 19 (IANS) Four men wanted in over a dozen cases of armed robberies and murders, belonging to what the police described as the 'knifer gang' were arrested Sunday, officials said.

Realtor wanted in several cases of fraud held in Ghaziabad

April 6, 2009 at 12:15 AM

Ghaziabad, April 5 (IANS) A realtor wanted in several cases of fraud was arrested here Sunday for carrying out an illegal construction, the police said.

Former Uttar Pradesh chief secretary, husband join BJP

March 29, 2009 at 9:27 PM

Ghaziabad, March 29 (IANS) Former Uttar Pradesh chief secretary Neera Yadav Sunday joined the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) here along with her husband former state minister Mahendra Singh Yadav and about 250 Samajwadi Party workers.

Newcomer Jackky's next on the lines of 'Jaane Tu....'

March 13, 2009 at 9:42 AM

Mumbai, March 13 (IANS) Jackky Bhagnani's debut film 'Kal Kissne Dekha' is set for a May 1 release but the young actor has begun work on a second venture, a romantic musical comedy on the lines of 'Jaane Tu Ya Jaane Naa', to be again produced by papa Vashu Bhagnani.

Music reality show finale part of Maharashtra's cultural festival

January 24, 2009 at 6:01 PM

New Delhi, Jan 24 (IANS) The finale of the popular music reality show 'Sa Re Ga Ma Pa', part of Maharashtra government's cultural festival 'Mumbai Saptarang', will be held at the Gateway of India here and is the first public event in the city after the 26/11 terror attack.

List of winners at the Mumbai Marathon

January 18, 2009 at 6:38 PM

Mumbai, Jan 18 (IANS) The following is the list of the winners at the VIth Standard Chartered Mumbai Marathon here Sunday:

Bihar police seeks divine help to curb crimes

January 12, 2009 at 1:54 PM

Patna, Jan 12 (IANS) In the drive to make Bihar a crime-free state, the police have sought divine intervention by performing special prayers at the railway stations to prevent any wrongdoing in trains.