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

CBI registers 13th case in coal blocks allocation

June 19, 2013 at 5:16 PM

New Delhi, June 19 (IANS) The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) Wednesday registered its 13th case against a Delhi-based private steel firm for alleged irregularities in coal blocks allocations and carried out searches in the National Capital Region (NCR) and Odisha.

Himachal hydropower units remain shut for fourth day

June 19, 2013 at 1:56 PM

Shimla, June 19 (IANS) The country's largest hydropower plants in Himachal Pradesh remained shut for the fourth consecutive day Wednesday following a high silt level in the Sutlej river, triggering a power crisis in Punjab, Haryana and Delhi.

Vidyut Jamwal to do live action at IIFA

June 18, 2013 at 7:33 PM

Mumbai, June 18 (IANS) Actor Vidyut Jamwal, the new action hero in Bollywood, will perform live action on the stage at the International Indian Film Academy (IIFA) awards, starting July 4 in Macau.

Vidyut's action stunts extended for 'Bullet Raja'

June 6, 2013 at 12:01 PM

Mumbai, June 6 (IANS) Action hero Vidyut Jammwal is shooting an additional action sequence with Saif Ali Khan for Tigmanshu Dhulia's "Bullet Raja".

Mahant acting chief of Chhattisgarh Congress

June 3, 2013 at 10:09 PM

New Delhi, June 3 (IANS) The Congress Monday appointed Charan Das Mahant, MP from Korba and a junior minister in the central government, as the acting chief of its Chhattisgarh unit, after its frontline leadership was wiped out in a Maoist attack.

Congress appoints chief for Chhattisgarh

June 3, 2013 at 2:57 PM

New Delhi, June 3 (IANS) The Congress Monday appointed Charan Das Mahant, the MP from Korba, as the new party chief in Chhattisgarh, days after its state president was killed in a Maoist attack.

Ramesh Nair new head of BALCO

June 2, 2013 at 7:21 PM

Bhubaneswar, June 2 (IANS) Bharat Aluminium Company (BALCO), a Vedanta Group company, Sunday announced it has appointed Ramesh Nair as its chief executive officer replacing Gunjan Gupta.

Satluj Nigam enhances dividend by Rs.8.28 crore

May 29, 2013 at 8:12 PM

Shimla, May 29 (IANS) Public sector Satluj Jal Vidyut Nigam Ltd (SJVNL), a company that owns and operates India's largest hydropower project in Himachal Pradesh, Wednesday announced a dividend of Rs.397.12 crore, an increase of Rs.8.28 crore over last fiscal.

UP rolls back power privatisation, strike call withdrawn

May 29, 2013 at 9:24 AM

Lucknow, May 29 (IANS) The deadlock between the state government and protesting power board staff, who threatened an indefinite strike from Wednesday, ended late Tuesday as the Uttar Pradesh Power Corporation Limited (UPPCL) agreed not to privatise the sector.

Vidyut Jammwal, the saviour

April 29, 2013 at 8:12 PM

New Delhi, April 29 (IANS) Action hero Vidyut Jammwal, who is currently shooting in Etawah, Uttar Pradesh, for Tigmanshu Dhulia's action movie "Bullett Raja", saved the life of a stuntman while doing an action sequence.

Vidyut Jamwal not rich spoilt brat, says mother

April 26, 2013 at 6:52 PM

New Delhi, April 26 (IANS) Vimla Jammwal says her actor son Vidyut Jammwal is not a "rich, spoilt brat", rather a caring son and brother and "sincere" and "hard-working person".

Vidyut Jammwal to open martial arts university in Kerala

April 26, 2013 at 5:48 PM

New Delhi, April 26 (IANS) Not many know that Bollywood actor Vidyut Jammwal started learning an Indian martial art form, Kalaripayattu, when he was just three years old. Now, the 34-year-old actor is planning to open a university in Kerala where martial arts aspirants can seek expert training.

Akshay on board for 'Commando 2'?

April 25, 2013 at 2:20 PM

Mumbai, April 25 (IANS) While Vipul Amrutlal Shah is busy writing "Namaste London" sequel, which he will start early in 2014, he continues his bonding with Akshay Kumar with "Commando 2".

Vidyut to design own fights for 'Bullet Raja'

April 18, 2013 at 11:32 AM

Mumbai, April 18 (IANS) Tigmanshu Dhulia's new project "Bullet Raja" has an official action director Parvez Khan, who did the heart-in-the-mouth stunts in "Ra.One", "Vishwaroop" and "Agent Vinod". But new action-star Vidyut Jamwal will compose his own stunts for the film.

Post 'Commando', Vidyut ready for action-comedy, action-drama

April 16, 2013 at 5:56 PM

Mumbai, April 16 (IANS) After two back-to-back hits, it seems Vidyut Jamwal has been accepted as the new action hero in Bollywood. He says any genre with a scope for action would interest him.

Neck and neck fight between 'Nautanki Saala!', 'Commando'

April 14, 2013 at 5:08 PM

New Delhi, April 14 (IANS) "Nautanki Saala!" and "Commando" are giving a tough fight to each other at the box office with Rs.7.5 crore and Rs.7.08 crore earnings respectively in first two days of their releases.

Being vegetarian helps in martial arts: Vidyut Jamwal

April 12, 2013 at 2:12 PM

Mumbai, April 12 (IANS) Actor Vidyut Jamwal, who has been seen flaunting his well-sculpted body on the big screen, turned vegetarian more than a decade ago and enjoys the perks of healthy eating habits. He says he is "more agile and faster".

'Commando' an out and out Vidyut Jamwal film (IANS Movie Review - Rating: *** 1/2)

April 11, 2013 at 2:36 PM

Film: "Commando"; Cast: Vidyut Jamwal, Pooja Chopra, and Jaideep Ahlawat; Director: Dilip Ghosh; Rating: *** 1/2

Vidyut Jamwal promotes 'Commando - A one man army' in New Delhi

April 9, 2013 at 4:14 PM

New Delhi, April 9 (ANI): Bollywood actor Vidyut Jamwal was spotted at a self-defense training programme for women held in New Delhi to promote his upcoming flick 'Commando - A one man army,' on Monday.

Vidyut Jamwal promotes 'Commando - A one man army' in New Delhi

April 9, 2013 at 4:14 PM

New Delhi, April 9 (ANI): Bollywood actor Vidyut Jamwal was spotted at a self-defense training programme for women held in New Delhi to promote his upcoming flick 'Commando - A one man army,' on Monday.

Some 'nautanki' or action - What's your box-office pick this week? (IANS Preview)

April 9, 2013 at 3:50 PM

New Delhi, April 9 (IANS) During the second week of the ongoing sixth edition of Indian Premier League (IPL), ticket counters at movie theatres are likely to get crowds this Friday either for the action-packed thriller "Commando" or romantic comedy "Nautanki Saala".

Jaideep Ahlawat, a 'surprise package' in 'Commando': Dilip Ghosh

April 5, 2013 at 5:56 PM

Mumbai, April 5 (IANS) Watch out for actor Jaideep Ahlawat, the "surprise package" in action film "Commando", says the movie's director Dilip Ghosh.

Vidyut not nervous about 'Commando' release during IPL

April 5, 2013 at 5:32 PM

Mumbai, April 5 (IANS) Vidyut Jamwal's "Commando" is releasing April 12, in the midst of the Indian Premier League (IPL), but the actor isn't one bit worried.

Vidyut compliments Dhulia, says he recognises talent

April 5, 2013 at 3:25 PM

Mumbai, April 5 (IANS) "Force" fame Vidyut Jamwal, whose career in Bollywood seems to have taken off in a big way, will soon be seen in Tigmanshu Dhulia's "Bullet Raja". And the actor is all praise for the director's professional and personal skills.

Jaideep's longest audition was for 'Commando'

April 4, 2013 at 3:32 PM

Mumbai, April 4 (IANS) Actor Jaideep Ahlawat had to face the longest audition of his career to get the role of villain AK 74 in Dilip Ghosh directed forthcoming action thriller "Commando".

Himachal hydro project yet to get central nod

April 3, 2013 at 6:49 PM

Shimla, April 3 (IANS) Public sector hydropower undertaking Satluj Jal Vidyut Nigam Ltd. (SJVNL) has spent Rs.104 crore on a mega project in Himachal Pradesh, which is yet to get the central clearance, Power Minister Sujan Singh Pathania said Wednesday.

'Commando' is the girl's story: Pooja Chopra

April 3, 2013 at 5:56 PM

Mumbai, April 3 (IANS) Vidyut Jamwal is playing the title role in "Commando", but actress Pooja Chopra says her character is equally important and it's central to the story.

Indian men should not support vulgarity: Vidyut

April 3, 2013 at 1:00 PM

Mumbai, April 3 (IANS) Actor Vidyut Jamwal, who is supposedly dating TV actress Mona Singh, got angry when a reporter asked him about the actress' morphed MMS that has been in the news lately. He said such things should not be promoted.

Vidyut Jamwal ready to be typecast as an action hero

April 3, 2013 at 12:28 PM

Mumbai, April 3 (IANS) While every actor talks about trying different genre, Vidyut Jamwal has no qualms about being just seen as an action hero.

When real commando praised reel-life commando Vidyut

April 2, 2013 at 11:48 AM

New Delhi, April 2 (IANS) Actor Vidyut Jamwal is already in news for his daredevil action stunts in upcoming movie "Commando", and he was further elated when a real life commando called and praised him for his work.

Playing solo lead in "Commando" was privilege: Vidyut Jamwal

March 30, 2013 at 1:46 PM

Mumbai, March 30 (IANS) Vidyut Jamwal, who plays the lead in upcoming film "Commando", says it was a privilege to play the solo lead.

Competition? No worries, says Rohan Sippy

March 29, 2013 at 2:58 PM

Mumbai, March 29 (IANS) Director Rohan Sippy is not worried about his film "Nautanki Saala" being affected by the soon-to-start Indian Premier League (IPL) as he believes "competition is inevitable" in today's times.

Vidyut designs self-defence module for working girls

March 28, 2013 at 5:30 PM

Mumbai, March 28 (IANS) "Force" actor Vidyut Jamwal, who is trained in Kalaripayattu -- a martial art form of Kerala, has reportedly designed a self-defence module for college students and working girls.

Vidyut would love to host 'Fear Factor: Khatron Ke Khiladi'

March 20, 2013 at 5:53 PM

Mumbai, March 20 (IANS) Vidyut Jamwal, who will soon be seen in action film "Commando", says he would love to host a show like "Fear Factor: Khaton Ke Khiladi" if presented with an opportunity.

'Commando' no-injury movie: Vidyut Jamwal

March 15, 2013 at 3:42 PM

Mumbai, March 15 (IANS) Although forthcoming film "Commando" is a high voltage action drama, its lead actor Vidyut Jamwal says no one was injured while shooting the actioner.

Vipul Shah's future movie-plans for Vidyut hinge on 'Commando'

March 15, 2013 at 3:42 PM

Mumbai, March 15 (IANS) Filmmaker Vipul Amrutlal Shah says that if people like Vidyut Jamwal in "Commando", he would take his relationship with the actor forward by making more films with him.

No better launch pad than 'Commando' for Pooja Chopra

March 15, 2013 at 3:10 PM

Mumbai, March 15 (IANS) Miss India 2009 Pooja Chopra makes her big screen debut with action-packed "Commando" and says she couldn't have asked for a better launch pad.

Vidyut Jamwal to design action sequence in 'Bullet Raja'

March 13, 2013 at 1:02 PM

Mumbai, March 13 (IANS) Actor Vidyut Jamwal, who has replaced Irrfan in Tigmanshu Dhulia's "Bullet Raja", will design and execute action sequences himself for the movie.

Censor Board asks for disclaimer for 'Commando' promos

March 11, 2013 at 8:11 PM

Mumbai, March 11 (IANS) Over-the-top action and hard-hitting stunts by lead actor Vidyut Jamwal in "Commando" have become a matter of concern for the Censor Board, which has asked the makers to attach a disclaimer with every promo of the movie.

Dubbing takes away real emotion: Bipasha (Movie Snippets)

February 21, 2013 at 6:10 PM

New Delhi, Feb 21 (IANS) Actress Bipasha Basu has been busy dubbing for horror film "Aatma", but she strongly feels that the process takes the real emotions away from scenes.

Strike hits iron ore, coal output

February 20, 2013 at 2:24 PM

Raipur, Feb 20 (IANS) A two-day nationwide strike called by major trade unions Wednesday hit iron ore mining and coal production in Chhattisgarh, officials said.

Govt. committed towards rapid expansion of power sector, says Scindia

February 13, 2013 at 6:33 PM

New Delhi, Feb 13 (ANI): Union Minister of State for Power (Independent charge) Jyotiraditya Scindia on Wednesday said that the Government is committed towards sustainable development and rapid expansion of the physical infrastructure in general and the power sector in particular.

Johar starts 'Bombay Talkies' shooting (Movie Snippets)

February 4, 2013 at 5:34 PM

Mumbai, Feb 4 (IANS) Filmmaker Karan Johar has started shooting for his segment in "Bombay Talkies", a bouquet of four stories directed by four different directors.

World Bank-funded project could cause harm: Activists

January 28, 2013 at 5:29 PM

Shimla, Jan 28 (IANS) Fifty prominent national groups and green activists Monday questioned the environment and forests ministry's clearance to a World Bank-funded mega hydropower project coming up in Himachal Pradesh.

Vidyut, India's new action god: Siddharth

January 26, 2013 at 2:00 PM

Mumbai, Jan 26 (IANS) Southern actor Siddharth is so impressed by Vidyut Jamwal's stunts in the trailer of "Commando - The War Within" that he feels the latter will emerge as "India's new action god".

Vidyut thrills with jaw-dropping stunts in 'Commando' trailer

January 25, 2013 at 7:44 PM

New Delhi, Jan 25 (IANS) It seems like actor Vidyut Jammwal's high-octane stunts in his new film "Commando" is likely to change the definition of action genre in the Hindi film industry. The trailer of the film released online Friday and has already generated a lot of buzz.

Vidyut to change action genre with 'Commando'? (Movie Snippets)

January 18, 2013 at 6:33 PM

New Delhi, Jan 18 (IANS) Actor Vidyut Jammwal's new film "Commando" is high on action, and promises to change the landscape of the genre in films.

Balco receives award from president for sustainable development

January 15, 2013 at 7:45 PM

New Delhi, Jan 15 (IANS) Bharat Aluminium Company (Balco), a part of the Anil Agarwal-led Vedanta Group, has been conferred an award by President Pranab Mukherjee for its achievements on sustainable development.

Shah kept his promise by offering Vidyut 'Commando'

January 8, 2013 at 6:01 PM

New Delhi, Jan 8 (IANS) Vipul Amrutlal Shah successfully launched Vidyut Jamwal in Bollywood as a good looking villain with action-drama "Force". Jamwal's second film too is with Shah and the actor says that the filmmaker fulfilled his promise by offering him "Commando - The War Within".

Delhi freezes at five-year low; flights, trains hit

January 6, 2013 at 8:07 PM

New Delhi, Jan 6 (IANS) There was no let-up in the spine chilling cold which worsened Sunday as the minimum temperature dipped to a five-year low of 1.9 degrees Celsius. Flights and train services were hit by dense fog in the morning.

Vidyut helps 'Commando' team on sets

December 22, 2012 at 5:33 PM

Mumbai, Dec 22 (IANS) Vidyut Jamwal, known for his well-built body and hold over action scenes, came to the rescue of the team of the movie "Commando - The War Within".

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December 22, 2012 at 5:21 PM

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Chhattisgarh suspends BALCO power plant's licence

December 20, 2012 at 10:29 PM

Raipur, Dec 20 (IANS) In a major blow to controversy-hit, under-construction thermal power plant of Vedanta Resources-controlled Bharat Aluminium Company Limited (BALCO) in Korba, the Chhattisgarh government has suspended the project's factory licence, the state assembly was told Thursday.

'BHAVINI ready to build two more fast reactors at Kalpakkam'

December 13, 2012 at 1:40 PM

Chennai, Dec 13 (IANS) Achieving physical progress of 91 percent in building the India designed 500 MW Rs.5,677-crore prototype fast breeder reactor (PFBR), Bharatiya Nabhikiya Vidyut Nigam Ltd (BHAVINI) is ready to start work on two more such plants, a top company official said.

Vidyut Jamwal mum on his fitness regime

December 1, 2012 at 9:31 PM

Candolim (Goa), Dec 1 (IANS) Actor Vidyut Jamnwal, who walked for bed and bath brand Spaces Home & Beyond at the last day of India Resort Fashion Week (IRFW) Saturday, flaunted his six-pack abs but choose to remain mum to queries about his fitness regime.

Vidyut Jamwal to model designer towel at IRFW

November 29, 2012 at 3:59 PM

Chennai, Nov 29 (IANS) Bollywood actor Vidyut Jamwal, who is basking in the success of his recent Tamil hit "Thuppakki", will walk the ramp at the ongoing India Resort Fashion Week (IRFW) for a leading bed and bath brand.

SJVNL's maiden wind energy project commissioning begins

November 21, 2012 at 3:30 PM

Shimla, Nov 21 (IANS) Public sector hydropower major Satluj Jal Vidyut Nigam Ltd (SJVNL) has started its maiden wind energy project in Maharashtra and it is likely to be commissioned by next year, company's official said here Wednesday.

'Thuppakki' mints Rs.65.32 crore worldwide in opening week

November 20, 2012 at 4:34 PM

Chennai, Nov 20 (IANS) Vijay?starrer Tamil action?thriller "Thuppakki" collected Rs.65.32 crore worldwide in its opening week.

Gamesa to set up wind farm for SJVN in Maharashtra

November 19, 2012 at 5:39 PM

Chennai, Nov 19 (IANS) The Indian subsidiary of Spanish wind turbine major Gamesa will set up a wind farm for hydro power company Satluj Jal Vidyut Nigam Limited (SJVN) at Ahmednagar in Maharashtra and maintain it for 10 years, the company said here Monday.

'Thuppakki' mints Rs.10.01 crore in Tamil Nadu

November 16, 2012 at 11:46 AM

Chennai, Nov 16 (IANS) Tamil actor Vijay?starrer action?thriller "Thuppakki" managed to collect a whopping Rs.10.01 crore within the first three days of its release in Tamil Nadu.

Power generation dips as water level decrease in Sutlej

November 11, 2012 at 3:47 PM

Rampur (Himachal Pradesh), Nov. 11 (ANI): Dipping water level in the river Sutlej has resulted in the reduction of power generation at the hydro power project of Satluj Jal Vidyut Nigam (SJVN) in Himachal Pradesh.

Download Rajasthan Discom Jaipur JVVNL Data Entry Operator Admit Card 2012

November 7, 2012 at 11:54 AM

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Ircon, Chhattisgarh sign pact for rail corridor

November 5, 2012 at 7:11 PM

New Delhi, Nov 5 (IANS) Ircon International, the Chhattisgarh government and the South Eastern Coalfields Ltd. (SECL) have signed a pact to build around 300 km of rail corridor for better transportation of coal, a statement said Monday.

Couldn't find stunt doubles for 'Commando' action scenes: Vidyut

November 4, 2012 at 6:31 PM

Mumbai, Nov 4 (IANS) In his second Hindi film "Commando", Vidyut Jamwal takes action to next level by combinig Indian and Brazilian martial art forms - kalaripayattu and jiu jitsu respectively. He has done action scenes himself as the filmmakers couldn't find a duplicate to do the fight scenes that involves hand to hand fight.

Vidyut designs his stunts in 'Commando'

October 27, 2012 at 1:43 PM

Mumbai, Oct 27 (IANS) Actor Vidyut Jammwal, who plays the lead in Vipul Shah's "Commando", is said to be designing his own stunts for the new film.

Filmmaker Yash Chopra begins final journey

October 22, 2012 at 4:31 PM

Mumbai, Oct.22 (ANI): Filmmaker Yash Chopra, who was widely regarded as Bollywood's 'King of Romance', has embarked upon his final journey, a day after succumbing to Dengue and multiple organ failure at Mumbai's Lilavati Hospital.

Kejriwal, others to burn power bills in Delhi

October 7, 2012 at 1:17 PM

New Delhi, Oct 7 (IANS) Arvind Kejriwal and other members of India Against Corruption (IAC) have threatened to burn electricity bills Sunday to protest hikes in power tariff in the national capital.

SJVNL pays Rs.99.17 crore dividend to Himachal government

September 19, 2012 at 5:57 PM

Shimla, Sep 19 (IANS) Power utility Satluj Jal Vidyut Nigam Ltd (SJVNL) Wednesday paid a Rs.99.17 crore dividend to Himachal Pradesh government for the last fiscal, an increase of Rs.14.77 crore from the previous financial year.

Man commits suicide in Delhi

September 9, 2012 at 8:07 PM

New Delhi, Sep 9 (IANS) A 21-year-old labourer, hailing from Uttar Pradesh committed suicide by hanging himself from a tree's branch here, police said Sunday.

SJVNL declares Rs.388.84 crore dividend

September 4, 2012 at 6:25 PM

Shimla, Sep 13 (IANS) Power utility Satluj Jal Vidyut Nigam Ltd (SJVNL) has declared a Rs.388.84 crore dividend for the last fiscal, the company said here Tuesday.

Vidyut Jammwal nabs thieves

September 1, 2012 at 2:41 PM

Mumbai, Sep 1 (IANS) Actor Vidyut Jammwal turned into a real-life action hero when he managed to nab two thieves who broke into his house.

Citizens' group opposes sub-panel on Tipaimukh dam

August 30, 2012 at 2:11 PM

Imphal, Aug 30 (IANS) A citizens' group Thursday opposed the formation of an India-Bangladesh joint sub-group on Manipur's Tipaimukh power project.

Chhattisgarh official found with assets worth Rs.11 cr

August 29, 2012 at 9:55 PM

Raipur, Aug 29 (IANS) A health official in Chhattisgarh was found to have amassed assets worth Rs.11 crore, which was disproportionate to his known sources of income, a senior Anti-corruption Bureau ACB) official said here Wednesday.

Rising silt keeps Himachal hydropower plants shut

August 21, 2012 at 4:08 PM

Shimla, Aug 21 (IANS) Three mega hydropower plants in Himachal Pradesh remained shut for the second day Tuesday due to high silt level in rivers, triggering a power shortage in northern states.

Bad boy Vidyut Jamvwal turns hero in his next

August 17, 2012 at 2:12 PM

New Delhi, Aug 17 (IANS) Vidyut Jamvwal's good looks, sculpted body and impressive performance as a villain in his first Hindi movie "Force" earned him brownie points. Set to play a protagonist in his next Hindi film, he says that finding a place in Bollywood is not so tough, but admits that sometimes it could a testing journey.

Sridevi 15 times beautiful, better actress now: RGV (Movie Snippets)

August 16, 2012 at 12:36 PM

New Delhi, Aug 16 (IANS) Filmmaker Ram Gopal Varma is so impressed with the trailer of "English Vinglish" that he is praising its lead actress Sridevi to the skies.

Bridal collection, Bollywood dominated DCW (Review)

August 13, 2012 at 7:37 PM

New Delhi, Aug 13 (IANS) Delhi Couture Week (DCW) was not without its fair share of glitz, glamour, style and Bollywood tadka. If the third edition was high on wearable designs, a bevy of Bollywood beauties like Katrina Kaif, Madhuri Dixit and Sridevi added that extra zing to the five-day event.

Manish wowed with his collection, B-town loved it too

August 12, 2012 at 4:09 PM

New Delhi, Aug 12 (IANS) He is Bollywood's favourite, so it was obvious to have heavy dose of film flavour at Manish Malhotra's show. If Katrina Kaif and Vidyut Jamwal walked the ramp for him at the ongoing edition of Delhi Couture Week (DCW), many big names from filmdom were present and they were mesmerised by his design aesthetics.

Himachal hydro projects resume power generation

August 3, 2012 at 5:23 PM

Shimla, Aug 3 (IANS) The mega hydropower projects in Himachal Pradesh Friday resumed power generation after remaining closed for over 24 hours, an official said.

SJVNL's second plant to start power generation in December

July 25, 2012 at 7:06 PM

Shimla, July 25 (IANS) Satluj Jal Vidyut Nigam's second plant in Himachal Pradesh will start generating power from December this year, a company official said here Wednesday.

'David Billa' - watch it only for Ajith (Telugu Movie Review)

July 14, 2012 at 6:56 PM

Film: David Billa ; Actors: Ajith Kumar, Parvathy Omanakuttan, Prabhu, Bruna Abdullah, Vidyut Jamwal, Sudhanshu Pandey, Manoj K Jayan; Producer: Shobha Rani; Director: Chakri Toleti; Camera: R.D.Rajashekhar, Music Director: Yuvan Shankar Raja

CG PMT result 2012 declared: Check results

July 11, 2012 at 6:01 PM

CG PMT result 2012 has been declared. The results are available on the Chhattisgarh CG Vyapam website http://cgvyapam.choice.gov.in/ and http://cgvyapam.gov.in/

New thermal station in UP starts generation

July 6, 2012 at 10:56 PM

Lucknow, July 6, (IANS) Power-starved Uttar Pradesh got a breather Friday as the 250 MW unit-5 Parichha extension thermal power started commercial generation.

Himachal raises objections to Renuka dam project

June 16, 2012 at 10:58 PM

Shimla, June 16 (IANS) A proposed hydroelectric project in Himachal Pradesh's Sirmaur district which also aims to provide drinking water to Delhi received a setback Saturday, with the hill state raising objections to the plan citing environmental concerns.

Akhilesh lays foundation of 1,980 MW power plant

June 12, 2012 at 12:07 AM

Lucknow, June 11 (IANS) Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav Monday laid the foundation stone of 1,980 MW capacity thermal power plant in the state's Kanpur district.

Zindagi Na, Rockstar dominate IIFA awards

June 10, 2012 at 1:44 AM

Singapore, June 10 (IANS) Zoya Akhtar's "Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara" and Imtiaz Ali's "Rockstar" triumphed at the 13th International Indian Film Academy (IIFA) awards Saturday, with each winning four trophies.

Top level changes at two atomic power operators

June 1, 2012 at 8:23 PM

Chennai, June 1 (IANS) Top level changes took place Friday at India's two nuclear power operators - Bharatiya Nabhikiya Vidyut Nigam Ltd (Bhavini)and Nuclear Power Corp of India Ltd (NPCIL), following the retirement the day before of NPCIL chairman and managing director (CMD)v S.K. Jain.

Top level changes at two atomic power operators

June 1, 2012 at 7:59 PM

Chennai, June 1 (IANS) Top level changes took place Friday at India's two nuclear power operators - Bharatiya Nabhikiya Vidyut Nigam Ltd (Bhavini) and Nuclear Power Corporation of India Ltd (NPCIL), following the retirement the day before of NPCIL chairman and managing director (CMD) S.K.Jain.

Uttar Pradesh to add 500 MW of power by June

May 17, 2012 at 6:02 PM

Lucknow, May 17 (IANS) Faced with a scorching summer and a looming power crisis, the Uttar Pradesh government Thursday announced that two new thermal power units - unit 9 of 250 MW Harduaganj power station and unit 5 of the 250 MW Parichha project - would be made operational next month.

Desi 'Kill Bill' series with Neetu Chandra?

April 7, 2012 at 3:29 PM

Mumbai, April 7 (IANS) Actress Neetu Chandra was surrounded by rumours of her wedding to Randeep Hooda, but she is ready to strike back on screen, this time in a desi avatar of Uma Thurman's role in "Kill Bill".

IVRCL Group bags orders worth Rs.4,081 crore

April 2, 2012 at 4:16 PM

Mumbai, April 2 (IANS) IVRCL Group Monday said it had bagged orders worth Rs.4,081 crore in buildings, transportation and thermal power plant segments.

Record power generation by Himachal plant

April 1, 2012 at 6:21 PM

Shimla, April 1 (IANS) The Satluj Jal Vidyut Nigam Limited (SJVNL), the company that owns and operates India's largest hydropower project in Himachal Pradesh, Sunday announced that it has achieved a milestone in power generation in last fiscal at over 7,500 million units.

Behl bets on'Na jaane kahan...' as best entertainer (Movie Snippets)

March 28, 2012 at 2:48 PM

Mumbai, March 28 (IANS) Producer Goldie Behl is confident that Sridevi's iconic song "Na jaane kahan se aayi hai", which is being reprised in his forthcoming film "I, Me Aur Main", will be one of the biggest entertainers of the year.

SJVNL aims to generate power worth Rs.1,557 crore

March 26, 2012 at 9:52 PM

New Delhi, March 26 (IANS) The Satluj Jal Vidyut Nigam Limited (SJVNL), which owns and operates India's largest hydropower project in Himachal Pradesh, Monday fixed a target to generate 7,000 million units with a revenue realisation of Rs.1,557 crore in the next fiscal.

57th Idea Filmfare Awards announced; Ranbir Best Actor, Vidya Best Actress

January 30, 2012 at 1:50 PM

The 57th Idea Film fare Awards has been announced Sunday night amid stunning performance of Priyanka Chopra, Deepika Padukone, Riteish Deshmukh and Genelia D'Souza.....

Tipaimukh hydroelectric project would have no adverse effect on Bangladesh: MEA

November 22, 2011 at 7:01 PM

New Delhi, Nov. 22 (ANI): Amid concern over the Tipaimukh hydroelectric project, Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) spokesperson Vishnu Prakash said that it had been clarified to the Bangladesh Parliamentary delegation that the proposed project was a hydro-electric project with provision to control floods and that this would not involve diversion of water on account of irrigation.

Voters complain of corruption in Lok Sabha bye-election in Jamshedpur

July 1, 2011 at 6:56 PM

Jamshedpur, July 1 (ANI): People, who exercised their voting rights for the bye-election to the Jamshedpur Lok Sabha seat today complained about inflation and increasing corruption in the state and at the Centre.

India signs 69 million dollars loan agreement with ADB

May 10, 2011 at 9:14 PM

New Delhi, May 10 (ANI): India and the Asian Development Bank (ADB) today signed a 69 million dollars loan agreement which is the sixth and final tranche of the 620 million dollars Madhya Pradesh Power Sector Investment Programme.

Nathpa Jhakri hydro project remains shut due to high silt level in Himachal

August 9, 2010 at 10:52 PM

Shimla, Aug 9 (ANI): High silt level in the river Satluj following heavy rains has prompted the authorities at the Nathpa-Jhakri Hydroelectric Project in Himachal Pradesh to keep the plant closed for the fifth consecutive day.

Surat diamond merchants threaten to halt trade with China

January 21, 2010 at 3:23 PM

Surat (Gujarat), Jan 21 (ANI): Upset with the detention of 21 diamond merchants by China, diamond merchants in Surat have threatened to end their Chinese operations.