Board of High School and Intermediate Education Uttar Pradesh

Board of High School and Intermediate Education Uttar Pradesh is a government body that organizes high school and intermediate examination in state.

Board of High School and Intermediate Education Uttar Pradesh is a government body that organizes high school and intermediate examination in state. To fulfill the objective of quality education, organize examination and prescribing syllabus the board was brought into existence in 1921 with headquarters in Allahabad. So in this manner it can be called one of the oldest boards in India.

The readers can find latest information UP Board Allahabad here. The latest updates and results are also available here.

The UP board Allahabad conducted its maiden examination in the year 1923. It also commands the credit of having adopted 10+2 system of examination from the very beginning. It took the burden of conducting high school and intermediate examination from Allahabad University which was formerly conducting this taste.

Every year board conducts class 10 and class 12 examinations for lakhs of students.

The main functions carried out by Board of High School and Intermediate Education Uttar Pradesh involve granting recognition to newly opened school, prescribing syllabus and text books for high school and intermediate classes and conducting examination and publishing results.

In addition to that, the board also offers equivalence to other boards of examinations.

One can find latest news and information regarding the UP Board Allahabad.

Australia, India sign MoU on agriculture cooperation

May 23, 2013 at 6:22 PM

New Delhi, May 23 (IANS) Australia and India Thursday signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to develop and strengthen cooperation in skills training in the agriculture sector, said a statement.

Australia, India strengthen agriculture skills ties

May 23, 2013 at 5:34 PM

New Delhi, May 23 (ANI): Australia and India today signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to develop and strengthen cooperation in skills training in the agriculture sector.

IPL is den of gambling: Yashwant Sinha

May 23, 2013 at 3:18 PM

New Delhi, May 23 (IANS) The Indian Premier League (IPL) is a den of gambling, BJP leader Yashwant Sinha said Thursday and pressed for a detailed inquiry into the spot fixing in the tournament.

Indian Caribbean Museum in Nat Geo list of 500 sacred places

May 23, 2013 at 2:30 PM

Port-of-Spain, May 23 (IANS) The Indian Caribbean Museum, described as "a national treasure, a window to the past, and an opportunity to see history come alive", has been cited by a National Geographic publication that showcases 500 of the world's most powerful and spiritual places and guides travellers who wish to visit them.

India to train 500 Nigerians in vocational skills

May 23, 2013 at 2:14 PM

Lagos (Nigeria), May 23 (IANS) India wants increased partnership with Nigeria in education through institutional cooperation, content development, faculty exchange and joint ventures that would enhance the West African country's human resource devlopment, according to Indian High Commissioner Mahesh Sachdev.

Arunima Sinha's deeds will inspire millions of others, hopes PM

May 23, 2013 at 12:30 PM

New Delhi, May 23 (ANI): Congratulating Arunima Sinha for creating history by becoming the first Indian amputee to conquer Mount Everest, Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh hoped her deeds will inspire millions of others.

Largest genetic sequencing study of human disease completed

May 23, 2013 at 11:26 AM

Washington, May 23 (ANI): A global team of scientists has completed the largest sequencing study of human disease to date, investigating the genetic basis of six autoimmune diseases.

Manipur Higher Secondary Examination 2013 results declared, check results

May 23, 2013 at 10:31 AM

Manipur Higher Secondary Examination 2013 results have been declared. Board of Secondary Education Manipur nor Council of Higher Secondary Education, Manipur has conducted the examination.

President Mukherjee to visit Himachal today

May 23, 2013 at 10:14 AM

New Delhi, May 23 (ANI): President Pranab Mukherjee will undertake a three-day visit to Himachal Pradesh from today.

New mango named Nirbhaya after gang-rape victim

May 23, 2013 at 9:02 AM

Lucknow, May 23 (IANS) A new variety of mango, harvested at Uttar Pradesh's famous mango centre Malihabad, has been named Nirbhaya after the 23-year-old Delhi girl who was brutally gang-raped Dec 16 last year and died of her injuries two weeks later.

Punjab orders probe into 'vulgar' school books

May 22, 2013 at 10:22 PM

Chandigarh, May 22 (IANS) The Punjab government has initiated a probe into the distribution of text books containing allegedly vulgar and irrelevant content in government schools, a minister said Wednesday.

Suspecting wife, man kills three children, self in UP

May 22, 2013 at 9:42 PM

Lucknow, May 22 (IANS) A man killed his three children Wednesday in Uttar Pradesh and committed suicide by throwing himself in front of a speeding bus, police said. He suspected his wife to be in an illicit relation with one of his relatives.

Jessica Lall murder case: Shayan Munshi, another witness to face perjury trial

May 22, 2013 at 6:38 PM

New Delhi, May 22 (ANI): The Delhi High Court on Wednesday ruled that Bollywood actor Shayan Munshi and another witness in the Jessica Lal murder case will be prosecuted on charges of perjury for turning hostile during their deposition in the case.

Adam Scott's Open winning putt to be history from 2016

May 22, 2013 at 6:38 PM

Sydney, May 22 (ANI): Golfer Adam Scott will need to modify his putting stroke following a confirmed ban on anchoring the club by the Ancient Golf Club and the U.S. Golf Association.

Jessica Lall murder case: Shayan Munshi, another witness to face perjury trial

May 22, 2013 at 6:38 PM

New Delhi, May 22 (ANI): The Delhi High Court on Wednesday ruled that Bollywood actor Shayan Munshi and another witness in the Jessica Lal murder case will be prosecuted on charges of perjury for turning hostile during their deposition in the case.

Two UP cops fight, one is critical

May 22, 2013 at 5:34 PM

Lucknow, May 22 (IANS) An Uttar Pradesh policeman was in critical condition Wednesday after he and a colleague attacked each other with bamboo sticks in media glare, leaving them bleeding from the face.

Elite athletes believe drugs improve performance: Study

May 22, 2013 at 5:02 PM

Madrid, May 22 (ANI): A majority of elite athletes use drugs to achieve athletic success, improve performance or alternatively for financial gain, a new research has revealed.

Green Tribunal issues notices for damage to Dadri wetlands

May 22, 2013 at 4:22 PM

New Delhi, May 22 (IANS) Concerned over destruction of Dadri wetlands in the National Capital Region (NCR), the National Green Tribunal Wednesday issued notices to the union environment ministry and others for failing to take steps to protect the area.

JKP Education gets Rajiv Gandhi Global Excellence Award (With Image)

May 22, 2013 at 4:14 PM

New Delhi, May 22 (IANS) Twenty-two eminent personalities, including Jagadguru Kripalu Parishat (JKP) Education president Vishakha Tripathi, were honoured here with the Rajiv Gandhi Global Excellence Award.

43 senior UP cops shifted 40 times, one 59 times!

May 22, 2013 at 4:06 PM

Lucknow, May 22 (IANS) An Indian Police Service (IPS) officer in Uttar Pradesh has been transferred a staggering 59 times in his careeer, while 43 of his colleagues have been shifted more than 40 times, a Right To Information (RTI) query has revealed.

Mukherjee to visit Himachal Pradesh tomorrow

May 22, 2013 at 3:42 PM

New Delhi, May 22 (ANI): President Pranab Mukherjee will undertake a three-day visit to Himachal Pradesh from May 23 to 25.

Meditation helps kids perform better at school

May 22, 2013 at 3:10 PM

Washington, May 22 (ANI): The words "zen" and "child" may not exactly go together, but that hasn't stopped a growing number of parents from home schooling their kids in the art of yoga, meditation and relaxation.

High court refuses to ban IPL matches

May 22, 2013 at 2:22 PM

New Delhi, May 22 (IANS) The Delhi High Court Wednesday refused to ban Indian Premier League (IPL) cricket matches, saying the apex court had already dealt with the matter.

Four farming groups to receive 2013 Plant Genome Saviour Community Awards

May 22, 2013 at 10:22 AM

New Delhi, May 22 (ANI): Agriculture and Food Processing Industries Minister Sharad Pawar will confer awards on four farming communities for their outstanding work in conservation of genetic resources, in a ceremony here today.

UPA losing ground, PM's image taking beating, say opinion polls

May 21, 2013 at 11:26 PM

New Delhi, May 21 (IANS) On the eve of the fourth anniversary of UPA-II, opinion polls have not brought any cheer to the government, predicting slide in the ruling alliance's tally amid rising dissatisfaction among large sections of urban voters over its performance.

UPA is losing ground, say opinion polls

May 21, 2013 at 10:54 PM

New Delhi, May 21 (IANS) On the eve of the fourth anniversary of UPA-II, opinion polls have not brought any cheer to the government, predicting slide in the ruling alliance's tally amid dissatisfaction among large sections of urban voters over its performance.

Sahara pulls out of IPL, Indian team's sponsorship (Roundup)

May 21, 2013 at 10:22 PM

New Delhi, May 21 (IANS) Sahara India Pariwar pulled out its franchise Pune Warriors India from the already scandal-hit Indian Premier League (IPL) Tuesday besides announcing that the group will not sponsor the Indian cricket team after the present contract expires in December 2013.

Six Sanawar school boys scale Mount Everest

May 21, 2013 at 8:30 PM

Sanawar (Himachal Pradesh), May 21 (IANS) Six boys of Lawrence School, Sanawar, located in the picturesque Kasauli Hills here Tuesday scaled the Mount Everest, the world's highest mountain peak, school officials said.

Sahara pulls out of IPL, not to renew BCCI sponsorship

May 21, 2013 at 8:14 PM

New Delhi, May 21 (IANS) Pune Warriors India, owned by Sahara India Pariwar, pulled out of the already scandal-hit Indian Premier League (IPL) Tuesday and announced that they will not renew their sponsorship of the Indian cricket team after the present contract expires in December 2013.

Arunima becomes world's first woman to scale Mt. Everest with prosthetic legs

May 21, 2013 at 7:42 PM

Jamshedpur, May 21 (IANS) In a stellar show of indomitable spirit, Arunima Sinha became the first woman in the world to conquer Mt. Everest with prosthetic legs, when she successfully climbed the world's highest peak Tuesday.

Delhi HC judge releases Hindi version of book on "Legal Language, Legal Vocabulary and Legal Writi

May 21, 2013 at 7:10 PM

Noida (Uttar Pradesh), May 21 (ANI): Delhi High Court judge Mr. Justice Sudershan Kumar Misra on Tuesday released the Hindi version of a book titled "Legal Language, Legal Vocabulary and Legal Writing" authored by Amity Law School Professor Dr. Kavita Surbhi at the Amity Campus here.

UP cops question SP's bid to 'appease' minorities

May 21, 2013 at 5:34 PM

Lucknow, May 21 (IANS) The ruling Samajwadi Party's decision to withdraw cases against terror accused and slap cases against police officers, apparently to appease Muslim voters in Uttar Pradesh, would play havoc with the morale of the police, serving and former officers say.

Ex-PCB chairman Tauqir demands imposition of ad-hoc on board

May 21, 2013 at 4:54 PM

Islamabad, May 21 (ANI): Former chairman of the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB), Lieutenant General (retired) Tauqir Zia, along a few former and current players and administrators, have serious reservations on the mechanism adopted by the PCB, and is demanding the imposition of ad-hoc on the board.

Indian student in Dubai ranked second in ISC exam

May 21, 2013 at 4:38 PM

Dubai, May 21 (IANS) An Indian student in a school here was ranked second in this year's Indian School Certificate (ISC) class 12 examination.

Use social media to reach out to youth: Modi

May 21, 2013 at 3:34 PM

New Delhi, May 21 (IANS) Attending his first meeting of the BJP's parliamentary board after being re-inducted in the central team, Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi Tuesday suggested using social media to reach out to the youth.

Foldable electronics come closer to reality with inkjet-printed graphene

May 21, 2013 at 3:18 PM

Washington, May 21 (ANI): Bendable tablet computer or an electronic newspaper that could fold to fit in a pocket may not be so far off.

MP board class 12th result 2013 declared: Check results here

May 21, 2013 at 2:45 PM

The MP board class 12th result 2013 has been declared the Board of Secondary Education, Madhya Pradesh (MPBSE) Bhopal. Students can check their MP Board HSSC results 2013 by visiting the official website of Madhya Pradesh Board (MPBSE) at http://mpbse.nic.in/.

MP board class 10th result 2013 declared: Check results here

May 21, 2013 at 2:48 PM

The MP board class 10th result 2013 has been declared the Board of Secondary Education, Madhya Pradesh (MPBSE) Bhopal. Students can check their MP Board HSC results 2013 on the official website of MPBSE at http://mpbse.nic.in/.

24 killed in road accidents in Uttar Pradesh

May 21, 2013 at 2:39 PM

Lucknow, May 21 (IANS) At least 24 people were killed and over 50 injured in three separate accidents in Uttar Pradesh Tuesday, police said.

Six killed as bus plunges into river in Uttar Pradesh

May 21, 2013 at 2:38 PM

Pilibhit, May 21 (ANI): At least six people were killed and 20 other injured when a bus carrying them fell in Khannaut river in Uttar Pradesh's Pilibhit district.

Andhra markets GAME city at Cannes

May 21, 2013 at 2:30 PM

Cannes, May 21 (IANS) Riding on its extensive cinema industry, which produces one of the largest number of films in India, the government of the southern Indian state of Andhra Pradesh is keen to use the latest technological innovations in the industry to create skill development and employment opportunities for its youth.

High public debt raises fiscal crisis risk: IMF official

May 21, 2013 at 1:42 PM

Washington, May 21 (IANS) An official of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) warned here that high public debt would raise the possibility of fiscal crisis.

Thirteen killed in truck-bus collision in Uttar Pradesh

May 21, 2013 at 11:58 AM

Kannauj (Uttar Pradesh), May 21 (ANI): At least thirteen people were killed and 24 others injured in a road accident in the Sadar police station area of Uttar Pradesh's Kannauj District this morning.

'No house cost escalation after dues paid, possession taken'

May 21, 2013 at 9:26 AM

New Delhi, May 21 (IANS) A builder cannot seek additional money from a house allottee who has paid all dues and taken possession on the ground that the cost calculated at the time of handing over the property was tentative, the top consumer court has ruled.

Congress names new zonal chiefs in Uttar Pradesh

May 20, 2013 at 11:34 PM

New Delhi, May 20 (IANS) Miffed over the performance of its eight zonal in charges, including two central ministers, in politically crucial Uttar Pradesh, the Congress appointed a new team Monday.

Bengal tells teachers not to 'chastise' students

May 20, 2013 at 11:02 PM

Kolkata, May 20 (IANS) In the wake of the death of a boy allegedly after he was mercilessly beaten by his school teacher, the West Bengal government has decided to order primary school teachers in the state not to "chastise" a student or "discriminate" between them.

Big thumbs down for Manmohan, UPA if polls held now: Survey

May 20, 2013 at 10:38 PM

Kolkata, May 20 (IANS) The Congress-led UPA 2, which will complete four years in office Wednesday, would fare badly if general elections were to be held now, with inflation, unbridled corruption and economic decline playing a major role, said a survey.

Infosys to appeal against tax demand

May 20, 2013 at 9:02 PM

Bangalore, May 20 (IANS) Indian IT bellwether Infosys Ltd Monday said it would appeal against the notice of the income tax department demanding Rs.577 crore as outstanding dues for fiscal 2008-09.

Illegal structures on Yamuna, Hindon banks to be demolished

May 20, 2013 at 9:02 PM

New Delhi, May 20 (IANS) The National Green Tribunal (NGT) Monday ordered the demolition of all unauthorised structures on the flood plains and river beds of Yamuna and Hindon rivers in Haryana, Delhi and Uttar Pradesh, officials said.

Lodge FIRs against two BSP ministers: UP Lokayukta

May 20, 2013 at 8:06 PM

Lucknow, May 20 (IANS) The noose tightened against BSP leaders Monday with the Uttar Pradesh Lokayukta asking Chief Minister Akhlish Yadav to lodge first information reports (FIR) against two former ministers for corruption.

SC slams lapses in posting primary education workers

May 20, 2013 at 7:58 PM

New Delhi, May 20 (IANS) The Supreme Court Monday gave vent to its ire over state governments flouting guidelines for the appointment of 'Shiksha Sahayaks' for promoting primary education saying it amounted to "spoiling the future of the future generations".

Man accused of violence against Dalit woman activists arrested

May 20, 2013 at 7:58 PM

Lucknow, May 20 (IANS) The man accused of bullying and physically abusing five Dalit woman activists in Uttar Pradesh's Lalitpur district last week, was arrested there Monday, police said. He was presented before a court which sent him to 14 days' judicial custody.

Congress names new zonal chiefs in Uttar Pradesh

May 20, 2013 at 6:38 PM

New Delhi, May 20 (IANS) Miffed over the performance of its eight zonal chiefs, including two central ministers, in the politically crucial Uttar Pradesh, the Congress appointed a new team Monday, said party sources.

Modi did not recommend Amit Shah for UP, says Rajnath

May 20, 2013 at 6:30 PM

New Delhi, May 20 (IANS) Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) president Rajnath Singh Monday defended the decision to hand over charge of party affairs in Uttar Pradesh to Narendra Modi's close aide Amit Shah but stressed that Modi did not seek the appointment.

US team visiting India to boost women's numbers in ICT

May 20, 2013 at 6:22 PM

Washington, May 20 (IANS) A tech delegation of top women executives in the information and communication technology sector is visiting India this week to explore ideas to increase the number of women in ICT professions and academia.

Hindu board in Malaysia files complaint over missing gold

May 20, 2013 at 5:10 PM

Singapore, May 20 (IANS) A Hindu endowment board that conducts the affairs of the Hindu community and temples in a Malaysian state has lodged a police complaint after three gold bars went missing from its office.

Nagaland HSLC result 2013 expected tomorrow

May 20, 2013 at 12:15 PM

Nagaland HSLC result 2013 expected tomorrow on 21st May 2013

HPBOSE 10th class result 2013 declared: Check Results

May 20, 2013 at 11:53 AM

HPBOSE 10th class result 2013 has been declared today

Uttar Pradesh set for a Navi Mumbai address

May 20, 2013 at 11:50 AM

Lucknow, May 20 (IANS) Come Thursday, Uttar Pradesh will have an address in Navi Mumbai, adjacent to India's commercial capital.

BJP appoints Amit Shah as incharge of UP

May 19, 2013 at 11:42 PM

New Delhi, May 19 (IANS) The BJP Sunday appointed party general secretary Amit Shah, considered close to Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi, as incharge of electorally crucuial Uttar Pradesh.

BJP appoints Amit Shah as incharge of UP

May 19, 2013 at 11:10 PM

New Delhi, May 19 (IANS) The BJP Sunday appointed party general Amit Shah, considered close to Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi, as incharge of electorally crucuial Uttar Pradesh.

Congress demands CBI probe in Odisha mining scam

May 19, 2013 at 7:34 PM

Bhubaneswar, May 19 (IANS) Accusing Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik of systematically covering up the mining scam in Odisha, the Congress party here Sunday demanded a Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) probe into it.

Shimla sizzles at 29.1 degrees

May 19, 2013 at 6:54 PM

Shimla, May 19 (IANS) The hills of Himachal Pradesh were warm Sunday with Una recording a maximum temperature of 43.2 degrees Celsius and state capital Shimla a high of 29.1 degrees Celsius, the weatherman said.

Wet Indies board chief lauds Chanderpaul for rare landmark

May 19, 2013 at 4:54 PM

Kingston (Jamaica), May 19 (IANS/CMC) West Indies Cricket Board (WICB) president Dave Cameron says "character and focus" are the main factors that have driven West Indies middle order batsman Shivnarine Chanderpaul to reach the milestone of 300 first class matches.

Severe heat wave conditions prevail across India

May 19, 2013 at 4:14 PM

New Delhi, May 19 (AN): Severe heat wave conditions continue to prevail over the north-west, central and eastern parts of the country.

BCCI says they are incapable of controlling spot-fixing

May 19, 2013 at 3:10 PM

Chennai, May 19 (ANI): The Board of Cricket Control for India (BCCI) on Sunday accepted that they were not in a position to control spot-fixing in wake of the spot-fixing row which involves three Rajasthan Royals players.

Michelle Obama jokes about hubby's failures

May 19, 2013 at 3:10 PM

Washington, May 19 (ANI): Michelle Obama made light of the failures that her husband, Barack, faced in his life.

Man accused of assaulting women activists on run

May 19, 2013 at 12:46 PM

Lalitpur (Uttar Pradesh), May 19 (IANS) A goon who misbehaved with five Dalit women activists a week ago in Uttar Pradesh is on the run, with officials planning to auction his house and property, police said Sunday.

Mohammad Muzammil to be Agra university VC

May 19, 2013 at 12:06 PM

Agra, May 19 (IANS) Rohilkhand University Vice Chancellor (VC) Mohammad Muzammil has been directed by the Uttar Pradesh governor to take additional charge of Dr. Bhim Rao Ambedkar University (formerly Agra University) here.

Newly discovered solar twin unveils 'future of sun'

May 19, 2013 at 11:42 AM

Washington, May 19 (ANI): Astronomers have found the farthest known solar twin in the Milky Way Galaxy-CoRoT Sol 1, which has about the same mass and chemical composition as the Sun.

Four electrocuted in Himachal village

May 19, 2013 at 11:34 AM

Shimla, May 19 (IANS) Four people were killed and five were critically injured after an electric current seeped into some houses in a Himachal Pradesh village, police said Sunday.

JK Rowling's personal copy of first Harry Potter book up for sale

May 19, 2013 at 11:10 AM

Melbourne, May 19 (ANI): JK Rowling's own copy of the first edition of Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone, which started the enthralling journey of the Harry Potter series, is all set to go under the hammer.

UP govt. orders probe into death of 2007 serial blasts accused

May 19, 2013 at 11:10 AM

Lucknow, May 19 (ANI): Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav has ordered a probe into the death of Khalid Mujahid, an accused in the 2007 serial blasts in Lucknow, Faizabad and Gorakhpur.

JK Rowling's personal copy of first Harry Potter book up for sale

May 19, 2013 at 11:02 AM

Melbourne, May 19 (ANI): JK Rowling's own copy of the first edition of Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone, which started the enthralling journey of the Harry Potter series, is all set to go under the hammer.

UP govt. orders probe into death of 2007 serial blasts accused

May 19, 2013 at 11:02 AM

Lucknow, May 19 (ANI): Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav has ordered a probe into the death of Khalid Mujahid, an accused in the 2007 serial blasts in Lucknow, Faizabad and Gorakhpur.

UAE to raise standard of education

May 19, 2013 at 6:14 AM

Abu Dhabi, May 19 (IANS/WAM) The announcement of the UAE's Ministry of Education about the School Leadership Project to raise standards in the country's education sector is an important initiative which needs to be highly commended, a UAE daily has said.

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.

Kerala, Himachal to cooperate in rural development

May 18, 2013 at 10:22 PM

Kozhikode, May 18 (IANS) Kerala and Himachal Pradesh Saturday announced they will strengthen implementation of their rural development projects by sharing information about feasible models and best practices.

Transmitter found near China border no threat: Police

May 18, 2013 at 9:42 PM

Shimla, May 18 (IANS) Ending over five months of speculation after the recovery of a wireless transmitter close to India-China border in Himachal Pradesh, the state police Saturday said it was used by trekkers for communication and posed no security threat.

15 percent funds earmarked for sanitation projects

May 18, 2013 at 6:54 PM

New Delhi, May 18 (IANS) The government is earmarking 15 percent of the total outlay of all projects in any district for proper sanitation and clean drinking water, officials said Saturday.

'Aurangzeb' mints Rs.3.75 crore on opening day

May 18, 2013 at 6:22 PM

New Delhi, May 18 (IANS) Arjun Kapoor-starrer "Aurangzeb" has drawn a decent response at the box office with an opening day collection of Rs.3.75 crore.

India should ask China to stay away from Arunachal border: Takam Sanjoy

May 18, 2013 at 5:58 PM

New Delhi, May 18 (ANI): Arunachal Pradesh Member of Parliament Takam Sanjoy on Saturday urged the Indian Government to be assertive in asking China to stay away from his state.

Kings XI make 183/8 against Indians

May 18, 2013 at 5:50 PM

Dharamsala, May 18 (IANS) Kings XI Punjab made 183/8 against the Mumbai Indians in an Indian Premier League tie at the Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium here Saturday.

Akhilesh's officials stonewall probe against Mayawati's ministers (Uttar Pradesh Newsletter)

May 18, 2013 at 5:42 PM

Lucknow, May 18 (IANS) Voted to power with a promise to weed out corruption and send the guilty behind bars, the Akhilesh Yadav government has, a year-and-a-half later, not been able to take much action in cases involving high-ranking figures of the Mayawati regime despite damning evidence emerging out of the Lokayukta's investigations.

UP murder suspect dies due to acid injection, 3 suspended

May 18, 2013 at 5:02 PM

Lucknow, May 18 (IANS) A murder suspect was given injections of acid and kerosene during police questioning in Uttar Pradesh, following which he fell sick and died in a hospital here. Three errant policemen were suspended, an official said Saturday.

15,000 transfers in just over four months! (Himachal Newsletter)

May 18, 2013 at 3:26 PM

Shimla, May 18 (IANS) The Congress government in Himachal Pradesh has effected a staggering 15,000 transferes in the little over four months it has been in office but the opposition Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) says the number is more than double that. The Himachal Pradesh High Court has now stepped in and put a stop to at least five transfers and cancelled one.

Dark choco a day, keeps doctor away

May 18, 2013 at 2:30 PM

New Delhi, May 18 (IANS) Craving for chocolates, but don't want to gain those extra pounds? Worry not! Go for a dark chocolate, which contains a good amount of vitamins, minerals, iron, potassium and magnesium.

BJP's post-Karnataka gloom: Neither united nor untainted (Comment)

May 18, 2013 at 2:30 PM

The Bharatiya Janata Party's problems seem to be increasing with the approach of the state assembly elections later this year and the general elections in 2014.

Pak team management, players calling for retirement of 'nothing left to offer' Afridi

May 18, 2013 at 1:26 PM

Karachi, May 18 (ANI): The Pakistan team management and some players of the national team have said that former captain Shahid Afridi should retire from international cricket as he is 'finished' and has 'nothing left to offer anymore'.

GPS system can accurately predict post-quake tsunami within 3 mins

May 18, 2013 at 11:42 AM

Washington, May 18 (ANI): By using global positioning systems (GPS) to measure ground deformation caused by a large underwater earthquake, researchers have shown that they can provide accurate warning of the resulting tsunami in just a few minutes after the earthquake onset.

ICSE results: Girls outperform boys in Class X and XII exams

May 18, 2013 at 11:42 AM

New Delhi, May 18 (ANI): Girls have once again outperformed boys in this year's ICSE Class-X and ISC Class-XII examinations.

Assam Board class 12 th results 2013 expected on May 20

May 18, 2013 at 11:11 AM

Assam board class 12th results 2013 are likely to be declared by the Assam Higher Secondary Education Council (AHSEC) on May 20 at 10 a.m.

Delhi, NCR teachers suggest best practices for sustaining quality in higher education

May 18, 2013 at 11:10 AM

NOIDA (Uttar Pradesh), May 18 (ANI): Amity Institute of Education, New Delhi jointly with National Accreditation and Assessment Council (NAAC) organized a two-day seminar on "Quality in Higher Education: Identifying Developing and Sustaining Best Practices" on May 16 and 17 at Amity Campus, Saket, New Delhi.

New app could help diagnose heart attacks more quickly

May 18, 2013 at 11:10 AM

Washington, May 18 (ANI): An experimental, inexpensive iPhone application transmitted diagnostic heart images faster and more reliably than emailing photo images.

Government agencies have procured over 243 lakh tons of wheat

May 18, 2013 at 9:42 AM

New Delhi, May 18 (ANI): Government agencies have procured over 243 lakh tons of wheat during ongoing Rabi marketing season, an official release has said.

Aarushi Murder Case: Rajesh Talwar deposes before Ghaziabad court

May 18, 2013 at 9:42 AM

Ghaziabad (Uttar Pradesh), May 18 (ANI): Accused of killing his 16-year-old daughter Aarushi in the month of May 2008, Dr, Rajesh Talwar, a dentist, deposed before the designated court at Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh, on Friday.

Delhi Police officer shot dead in Chitrakoot

May 17, 2013 at 10:06 PM

New Delhi/Chitrakoot, May 17 (IANS) A Delhi Police assistant sub-inspector was shot dead by an unknown attacker in the outskirts of Chitrakoot in Uttar Pradesh, police said Friday. The officer had gone to Chitrakoot for a raid to nab a criminal.

School teacher rapes student in a village in Haryana

May 17, 2013 at 8:30 PM

Jind (Haryana), May 17 (ANI): Situation in Narwana town of Haryana turned grim, as locals demanded enquiry into the rape of a school girl by the teacher.

6.4 million Indians suffer from cancer and bronchial diseases

May 17, 2013 at 8:30 PM

Kannauj (Uttar Pradesh), May 17 (ANI): Despite government's claim to provide better healthcare, 6.4 million people in India suffer from cancer and bronchial diseases.

Maharashtra generates highest amount of hazardous waste

May 17, 2013 at 8:06 PM

New Delhi, May 17 (IANS) India generates 7.9 million tonnes of hazardous waste every year with the highest amount generated by Maharashtra, the environment ministry said Friday.