Everything you need to know about Teesta Valley: news, reviews, in-depth analysis, opinion and more
Everything you need to know about Teesta Valley: news, reviews, in-depth analysis, opinion and more
New York, May 3 (ANI): A northern California mother has been accused of having sex with her estranged 16-year-old son after contacting him on Facebook.
New Delhi, May 3 (ANI): West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee will meet Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on Thursday afternoon.
Singapore, May 2 (IANS) Singapore has moved up two spots to become the world's fourth most desirable place to live and work, while the US, Britain and Australia remained the top three relocation destinations, a survey revealed Wednesday.
Ads
New Delhi, May 1 (IANS) The University Grants Commission (UGC) has cleared the establishment of the Srimanta Sankardeva Chair in Assam's Tezpur University to familiarize students with the values of secularism and non-violence expounded by the saint-scholar, it was announced here Tuesday.
Srinagar, May 1 (IANS) Bouts of hailstorm and a fall in temperature continue to damage and destroy apple and cherry orchards and paddy crop across the Kashmir Valley, officials said. However, the weather is likely to improve Tuesday onwards.
Botpathri (Gulmarg): Out of bounds for tourists, trekkers and locals for 22 years, the picturesque Nagin Valley on the 10-km serpentine stretch of Gulmarg-Botapathri road is now back on tourist map of Jammu and Kashmir (J and K) as an eco -tourism destination aimed to decongest Gulmarg.
Washington, Apr 30 (ANI): Kristen Stewart is set to change her good girl image, as her follow-up film after the end of the 'Twilight' franchise has been announced as 'gritty' action flick 'Cali'.
Kolkata, April 29 (IANS) Stressing that people of Bangladesh wanted the Teesta water sharing accord signed with India, Bangladesh Foreign Minister Dipu Moni Sunday hoped the pact will be inked, saying the two countries were continuing discussions on the issue.
Kolkata, April 29 (IANS) Stressing that people of Bangladesh wanted the Teesta water sharing accord signed with India, Bangladesh Foreign Minister Dipu Moni Sunday hoped the pact will be inked, saying the two countries were continuing discussions on the issue.
Srinagar, April 27 (IANS) Mirwaiz Umer Farooq, chairman of the moderate Hurriyat group, Friday said his group would oppose and expose religious institutions being supported by the government to create sectarian strife among the Muslims in Kashmir.
Manali, April 27 (IANS) In a rigorous four-month effort, they chipped away a mountain of snow to once again link this Himachal Pradesh tourist resort with the picturesque Lahaul Valley via the strategic Rohtang Pass.
New Delhi/Srinagar, April 26 (IANS) For generations, the Bakharwal dog, also known as the Kashmir sheepdog, has been guarding the lives of its human masters and their animals. But the Jammu and Kashmir government has no clue about the numbers of this breed whose population has dwindled alarmingly over the years.
Manila, April 25 (IANS) Around 100 American and Filipino troops Wednesday staged a mock assault at Palawan beach in the Philippines as part of a joint military exercise.
London, Apr 25 (ANI): The ongoing divorce battle between Susan Decker, the former president of internet giant Yahoo, and her investment banker husband has been settled in an agreement that is being compared to the "The Treaty of Versailles".
Srinagar, April 23 (IANS) After hailstorms and gusty winds at some places Sunday, the weather office here forecast improvement in the weather across the Kashmir Valley Monday.
London, April 22 (ANI): It's estimated that Kate Middleton has boosted the UK economy by 1 billion pounds since she married Prince William a year ago.
Los Angeles, April 22 (IANS) Hollywood actor Sylvester Stallone is selling his luxury home in California less than two years after buying it.
London, Apr 21 (ANI): Sylvester Stallone has reportedly listed his La Quinta desert mansion for sale, for 4.5 million dollars.
The Jammu and Kashmir government on Thursday directed the Revenue Department to prepare a note for Cabinet for proclamation of Ordinance for the protection and management of temples in Kashmir Valley.......
Srinagar, April 20 (IANS) A police officer was shot dead Friday by separatist guerrillas near a police station in this Jammu and Kashmir summer capital, police said.
Srinagar, April 20 (IANS) A police officer was critically injured Friday when separatist guerrillas shot at him near a police station in this Jammu and Kashmir summer capital, police said.
Srinagar, April 19 (IANS) The State Bank of India's (SBI) decision to shift the administrative control of all its branches in south Kashmir districts to Jammu attracted a lot of flak Thursday from the bank's customers and the general public here.
Jammu, April 19 (IANS) The Jammu and Kashmir government is all set to issue an ordinance to protect Hindu temples in the Kashmir Valley, a demand that Kashmiri Pandit migrants had been raising since their migration from Kashmir in the 1990s, according to official sources here.
Srinagar, April 19 (IANS) Two ancient caves in central Kashmir's Badgam district Thursday became the focus of a group of migrant Kashmiri Pandits seeking preservation of ancient, heritage sites in the Kashmir Valley.
Los Angeles, April 18 (IANS) Singer-actress Miley Cyrus had to be admitted to the hospital after she accidentally cut herself with a knife while cooking.
Mumbai, April 17 (IANS) Several Maharashtra politicians secured government land at throw away prices for trusts linked to them and their relatives, said the report of the Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) tabled in the state assembly Tuesday.
New Delhi, April 17 (IANS) More than 50 intellectuals have expressed 'dismay over the spiralling descent into irrationality' of the West Bengal government following Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee's directives to libraries to subscribe to particular newspapers and the arrest of a Jadavpur University professor for posting her caricatures on internet.
London, Apr 17 (ANI): Internet search giant Google is advertising for hiring a new Doodler, a graphic designer or an illustrator, to work on special designs that celebrate historic figures and events on its home page.
London, Apr 17 (ANI): An Indian-origin Oxford University don will not be prosecuted in connection with the death of his colleague, a UK court has ruled.
Srinagar, April 16 (IANS) Recent events in Afghanistan will have a long term bearing on Kashmir, Lt Gen S.A. Hasnain, general officer commanding (GOC) the army's Srinagar based 15th corps, said here Monday.
Washington, April 15 (ANI): Britney Spears left a 100-dollar tip to a waiter after he helped calm down her five-year-old son Jayden when the youngster started crying in a restaurant.
Washington, Apr 15 (ANI): When male giraffes reach about 9.4 years of age, their once light spots darken to become coal-black, a new study has found.
Los Angeles, April 15 (IANS) Singer Britney Spears gave a $100 tip to a waiter after he helped to calm her five-year-old son Jayden as the child started crying in a restaurant.
London, April 14 (IANS) Former Spice Girl Victoria Beckham's children love it when she gets tipsy.
London, Apr 14 (ANI): Victoria Becham has revealed that her kids like it when she has had a couple of glasses of wine in the evening because it ensures they can get the ultimate treat - sleeping in the same room as mum and dad.
New Delhi, April 13 (IANS) In a breather for social activist Teesta Setalvad, the Supreme Court Friday stayed all the proceedings against her in a 2002 Gujarat riots case involving exhumation of unidentified bodies at Lunawada in the state.
The Supreme Court gave a relief to social activist Teesta Setalvad and stayed all the cases against her connected with the 2002 Gujarat riots.
New Delhi, April 13 (IANS) In a relief to social activist Teesta Setalvad, the Supreme Court Friday stayed all the proceedings against her in connection with the 2002 Gujarat riots case involving exhumation of unidentified bodies buried at Lunawada in the state.
Chennai, April 11 (IANS) Automotive major Mahindra & Mahindra's Rs.650 crore research and development (R&D) centre - Mahindra Research Valley - was formally inaugurated by former president A.P.J. Abdul Kalam here Wednesday.
Srinagar, April 11 (IANS) Incessant rain has brought down temperatures across the Kashmir valley Wednesday.
London, Apr 10 (ANI): Harper Beckham celebrated her first Easter in Napa Valley, California along with her family and that of Gordon Ramsay, during the weekend.
Washington, April 10 (IANS) The US National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) said Monday that last March was the warmest in recorded history, creating thunderstorms and tornadoes across the country.
Jammu, Apr.7 (ANI): Opposition People's Democratic Party (PDP) leader Mehbooba Mufti on Saturday flayed the Omar Abdullah-led Jammu and Kashmir Government on Saturday, charging it with misgovernance and involvement in various corruption-related scams.
Srinagar, April 7 (IANS) Life here and elsewhere in the Kashmir Valley was hit Saturday by a shutdown called by separatist leader Syed Ali Geelani against the conviction of Kashmiri separatist Ghulam Nabi Fai i the US.
Islamabad, April 4 (IANS) Six people were killed and seven injured Wednesday when a massive explosion ripped through a passenger van in Pakistan's northwest, a media report said.
New Delhi, April 4 (IANS) The second phase of the infotech revolution in India - themed around innovation and creativity - is pushing IT promotion body Nasscom to focus on creating the right environment for young Indians, says its former president Kiran Karnik.
Srinagar, April 3 (IANS) Wholesale and retail gold traders of the Kashmir Valley continued their strike for the 16th day Tuesday against the excise duty hike on branded and unbranded gold in 2012-2013 union budget.
Kolkata, April 1 (IANS) Even as the gap between the Congress and the Trinamool Congress has been widening on various issues, union Finance Minister and Congress stalwart Pranab Mukherjee Sunday hailed West Bengal Chief Minister and Trinamool supremo Mamata Banerjee for "responding" to aspirations and expectations of the people.
Agartala, March 31 (IANS) The central government and Planning Commission should not insist on private participation in developing infrastructure in the northeastern region, Tripura Chief Minister Manik Sarkar said here Saturday rejecting the plan panel's proposal in this regard.
Srinagar, March 28 (IANS) The Indian Army chief, General V.K. Singh, was briefed Wednesday on the security situation in the Kashmir Valley when he visited the headquarters of the Srinagar-based 15 Corps in the Badami Bagh cantonment.
Belfast, Mar 27 (ANI): Whitney Houston's ex-husband, Bobby Brown has been released from a California jail after being arrested under suspicion of driving under the influence.
Jammu, March 26 (IANS) Jammu and Kashmir Tourism Minister Nawang Rigzin Jora said Monday that a peaceful 2011 has been the year of making history in terms of arrival of record number of tourists and pilgrims while 'European nations see the atmosphere conducive for withdrawing negative advisory issued earlier.'
Mumbai, March 25 (IANS) Rajat Bharmecha, who won accolades for his performance as an abused son in "Udaan", will team up with Naseeruddin Shah's younger son Vivaan for a buddy flick called "Disco Valley". Their third collaborator in the Fijian fun-fest is a pig!
Srinagar, March 24 (IANS) After 26 years, the Jammu and Kashmir government Saturday re-started the dredging of the Jhelum river to address the annual flood threat in the Valley.
London, Mar 24(ANI): An elderly woman pensioner, who suffered a fall, was left lying on the floor at a care home for upto ten minutes because a senior nurse was praying, according to an inquest.
London, Mar 23 (ANI): Victoria Beckham has revealed that she has not been able to go for a holiday with hubby David Beckham for the past three years.
London, Mar 22 (ANI): Prince William had an emotional reunion with his wife Kate after flying back into the UK following his six weeks stint in the Falklands.
London, Mar 22 (ANI): Prince William had an emotional reunion with his wife Kate after flying back into the UK following his six weeks stint in the Falklands.
Mumbai/Bangalore/New Delhi, Mar 17 (ANI): Times magazine's cover story on Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi has drawn flak from his critics, who have described it as an public relation exercise.
Gulmarg, Mar 17 (ANI): Prolonged snowfall has added to the beauty of picturesque locales in the Kashmir Valley, as scores of tourists have been lured from across the country and abroad one reveling in sledge rides at ske resorts in Gulmarg.
Gulmarg, Mar 17 (ANI): Prolonged snowfall has added to the beauty of picturesque locales in the Kashmir Valley, as scores of tourists have been lured from across the country and abroad one reveling in sledge rides at ske resorts in Gulmarg.
Washington, Mar 15 (ANI): The conditions required for life to start may have been much better on Mars than early Earth, a new study has suggested.
Washington, Mar 15 (ANI): The conditions required for life to start may have been much better on Mars than early Earth, a new study has suggested.
London, Mar 13 (ANI): Art 'detectives' attempting to find Leonardo da Vinci's long lost masterpiece in a Florence palazzo have found traces of paint which match the ones used by him for the Mona Lisa.
London, Mar 13 (ANI): Art 'detectives' attempting to find Leonardo da Vinci's long lost masterpiece in a Florence palazzo have found traces of paint which match the ones used by him for the Mona Lisa.
London, Mar 12 (ANI): Employers are increasingly going for 'extreme interviewing' techniques which include questions such as, 'If you were a dinosaur, what would you be?'
New Delhi, Mar 12 (ANI): Trinamool Congress (TMC) leader Sudip Bandyopadhyay on Monday said that his party would raise the issue concerning the setting up of the National Counter Terrorism Centre (NCTC) and the Teesta water project during the budget session of Parliament.
London, Mar 12 (ANI): Employers are increasingly going for 'extreme interviewing' techniques which include questions such as, 'If you were a dinosaur, what would you be?'
London, Mar 12 (ANI): Employers are increasingly going for 'extreme interviewing' techniques which include questions such as, 'If you were a dinosaur, what would you be?'
Washington, Mar 11 (ANI): Arnold Schwarzenegger and Maria Shriver's son Patrick suffered a skiing accident in Sun Valley, Idaho and had to be taken to the hospital on a stretcher.
Washington, Mar 11 (ANI): Arnold Schwarzenegger and Maria Shriver's son Patrick suffered a skiing accident in Sun Valley, Idaho and had to be taken to the hospital on a stretcher.
London, Mar 4 (ANI): Lady Gaga is poised to buy her own vineyard with boyfriend Taylor Kinney.
London, Mar 4 (ANI): Lady Gaga is poised to buy her own vineyard with boyfriend Taylor Kinney.
Washington, Feb 29 (ANI): Some scientists have quashed the illusive "Lily of the Valley phenomenon" - born as a result of a discovery that sperm act as swimming olfactory cells which follow a "scent trail" laid by the egg - as a laboratory artefact.
Washington, Feb 29 (ANI): Some scientists have quashed the illusive "Lily of the Valley phenomenon" - born as a result of a discovery that sperm act as swimming olfactory cells which follow a "scent trail" laid by the egg - as a laboratory artefact.
Dubai, Feb 24(ANI): An Indian-origin citizen in Dubai, who had lost his memory, was able to rediscover his identity and now wants to go back to his family in India.
Dubai, Feb 24(ANI): An Indian-origin citizen in Dubai, who had lost his memory, was able to rediscover his identity and now wants to go back to his family in India.
Melbourne, Feb 22 (ANI): The Duchess of Cambridge inadvertently gave away the secret that Britain's royals had kept buried for months - the name of the new addition to her family.
Washington, Feb 22 (ANI): Drew Barrymore is known for her unusual dress choices, but for her wedding, the actress wants to go with a more traditional look.
Washington, Feb 22 (ANI): Drew Barrymore is known for her unusual dress choices, but for her wedding, the actress wants to go with a more traditional look.
Melbourne, Feb 22 (ANI): The Duchess of Cambridge inadvertently gave away the secret that Britain's royals had kept buried for months - the name of the new addition to her family.
Washington, Feb 21 (ANI): Porn film producers are weighing taking legal action or moving out of town when a Los Angeles measure requiring performers to wear condoms will come into effect from 5th March.
Srinagar, Feb.21 (ANI): Following a fresh spell of snowfall, tourists have converged in large numbers in Pahalgam to enjoy adventure sports like horse riding and skiing.
Washington, Feb 21 (ANI): Porn film producers are weighing taking legal action or moving out of town when a Los Angeles measure requiring performers to wear condoms will come into effect from 5th March.
Pahalgam (J-K), Feb.20 (ANI): Keen to promote tourism in the resort town of Pahalgam, the Indian Army recently organised a snow festival that attracted scores of tourists and pilgrims.
Ahmedabad, Feb.15 (ANI): A trial court here has deferred Zakia Jafri's plea to get a copy of the Special Investigation Team's (SIT) report on the post-Godhra riots that allegedly clears Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi of any wrong doing in the 2002 Gulbarg Society massacre case.
Ahmedabad, Feb 15 (ANI): A trial court here Wednesday passed an order allowing Zakia Jafri to receive a copy of Supreme Court appointed Special Investigation Team (SIT) closure report on Gulberg Society massacre case.
The Ahmedabad district court on February 15 will decide whether the closure report filed by the Supreme Court-appointed Special Investigation Team (SIT) for probing the prosecutable evidence against....
Ahmedabad, Feb 13 (ANI): An Ahmedabad court on Monday postponed its decision on hearing the closure report filed by the Supreme Court-appointed Special Investigation Team (SIT) in the Gulberg Society massacre case to February 15. The decision to be made is whether to make the report available to social activists or not.
Ahmedabad/Surat, Feb 13 (ANI): A trial court in Ahmedabad will hear the closure report filed by the Supreme Court appointed Special Investigation Team (SIT) on the Gulbarg Society massacre during the 2002 Gujarat riots.
Dhaka, Feb. 12 (ANI): Bangladesh has asked India to invoke the spirit of cooperation and friendship witnessed during its war of liberation against West Pakistan in 1971, particularly with respect to the resolution of the stalled Teesta water sharing treaty, in order to move forward on all other fronts such as transit and trade of goods and services from mainland India to its north-eastern states.
New Delhi/Gorakhpur/Ahmedabad, Feb 9 (ANI): Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) President Nitin Gadkari on Thursday said the Congress-led UPA Government must stop harassing the Narendra Modi Government in Gujarat.
Ahmedabad, Feb 9 (ANI): A magisterial court on Thursday issued notices to the Supreme Court-appointed Special Investigation Team (SIT), which has submitted its final report in the Zakia Jaffery case.
Giving a clean chit to Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi, the Special Investigating Team (SIT) who was investigating the Gulbarg Society Massacre case held in 2002....
Ahmedabad, Feb 9 (ANI): A magisterial court on Thursday issued notices to the Supreme Court-appointed Special Investigation Team (SIT), which has submitted its final report in the Zakia Jaffery case.
New Delhi, Feb.6 (ANI): Winters in Kashmir are harsh and ruthless; this year the situation is particularly critical due to an exceptionally severe cold wave with sustained sub-zero temperatures and heavy snowfall.
New Delhi, Feb.6 (ANI): Winters in Kashmir are harsh and ruthless; this year the situation is particularly critical due to an exceptionally severe cold wave with sustained sub-zero temperatures and heavy snowfall.
Washington, Feb.3 (ANI): Social networking site Facebook has put political veterans in key executive roles and board positions.
Washington, Feb.3 (ANI): Social networking site Facebook has put political veterans in key executive roles and board positions.
London, Feb 2 (ANI): A winemaker from Britain has combined his two favourite hobbies, wine and astronomy, to create Meteorito, a Cabernet Sauvignon aged with a 4.5 billion-year-old meteorite.
