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*Contraband cough syrup 'Phensedyl' seized in Meghalaya
Customs sleuths have seized thousands of bottles of contraband cough syrup here in Meghalaya. *1 killed, 9 injured in shooting of stones
One person was killed and nine others, including seven members of a family and a soldier, were injured due to shooting of stones, triggered by heavy rains during the past three days in Uri sector of this north Kashmir district, official sources said this evening. *Abductors held
Two locals, charged with abducting a trader in Raipur, have been arrested here. *IAS officer's father quits
Former Madhya Pradesh Director-General of Police H M Joshi, the father of tainted senior Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer Arvind Joshi, has stepped down as Hindu Samagam Ayojan Samiti Chairman citing personal reasons. *Doctor jailed for removing kidney
A leading surgeon Dr Pranav Kumar was sent to jail today for allegedly removing the kidney of a female patient without her consent. *Budget session of Bihar Legislature from Feb 22
The nearly month-long budget session of both the Houses of the Bihar Legislature will begin from February 22. *Vegetable prices crash in Guj
The prices of Vegetables in Gujarat have crashed by 50 per cent, market sources said. *PC to meet heads of 4 states to approve "Operation Greenhunt"
To approve the joint operation against Maoists, Union Home Minister P Chidambaram will meet the heads of four states- Jharkhand, Orissa, Bihar and West Bengal at the State Secretariat tomorrow. *Truck rams into scooter, 2 killed
An irate mob set afire a truck after it rammed into a scooter killing two people at Namsai in Lohit district in Arunachal Pradesh this evening. *Nitish Kumar concerned over pending railway projects
Expressing concern over the large number of pending railway projects, Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar today asked Railway Minister Mamata Banerjee to provide sufficient funds in the railway budget for 2010-2011. *Kisenji missed by whisker, chief aide held
Though Maoist leader Kisenji was missed by a whisker for the second-time from Ajnasuli forest on the border between Pirakata and Lalgarh in West Midnapore district, the police have been able to arrest the most trusted aide of the Maoist leader, Buddheswar Mahato, in a significant operation. *Suspected killer of Wangcha Rajkumar nabbed
The 19th Assam Rifles stationed at Khonsa in Arunachal’s Tirap district, which has launched a major offensive against the underground elements, has apprehended ''sergeant major'' Ramchang of NSCN (IM) in a joint operation with district police yesterday. *Head clerk of BSEB nabbed for accepting bribe
Sleuths of Bihar State Vigilance Bureau today arrested head clerk of Bihar State Electricity Board(BSEB) Shiv Kumar Prasad from Punpun while he was accepting bribe from a consumer. *Manhunt for Tiger killers in Goa
The wildlife sleuths of Goa have launched a massive manhunt for those responsible for killing a tiger and burying the carcass in North Goa’s Keri village last May, with the Dehra Dun-based Wild Life Institute of India confirming that the remains were that of a tiger. *19 fake currency found in of Corportion Bank
Ninteen fake currency of various denominations were detected at the currency chest of public sector Corporation Bank here. *Steel Plant and Power Plant at Salboni, Icchapur within 6 months
Enthused by the 'sobering recession,' Jindal Group would begin construction work for the proposed steel plant at Salboni and a 800 MW Power plant at Icchapur within six months, Group Chairman Sajjan Jindal said today. *Chavan: Maha competent to provide security to Oz IPL players
Maharashtra Chief Minister Ashok Chavan today met Congress president Sonia Gandhi and discussed the situation in the state in view of NCP leader and Agriculture Minister Sharad Pawar meeting Shiv Sena Supremo Bal Thackeray. *Metro doors jam again, chaos at stations
The doors of a train on the Dwarka-Noida line of the Delhi Metro jammed during the evening rush hour today leading to utter chaos at many stations. *2-day 5th international seminar on wheat on Feb 19
A two-day 5th international seminar on 'Wheat and Wheat Products: Towards Millennium Goals' will be organised here from February 19 to deliberate on how to bridge a widening demand-supply mismatch in the global and domestic markets. *Punjab govt took initiatives for EGS volunteers:spokesperson
The Punjab government today clarified that it had gone beyond all established practices and taken unprecedented initiatives to accommodate the demands of the volunteers under the Education Guarantee Scheme (EGS) and that all their demands had already been met. *Three killed, 28 injured in accident
Three people were killed on the spot and 28 others injured when a Mumbai-bound Luxury bus hit a roadside stone, near Dive Ghat on the Pune-Solapur Highway here today. *Bones found in Reserve
Skeletal remains of wild animals, including a tiger, leopard and bear were found today during digging by a Forest Department special team in Panna Tiger Reserve's Chandranagar Range, Department sources said. *Kinnaur cut off due to heavy snowfall
Kinnaur, the tribal district of Himachal Pradesh, remained cut off from rest of nation today as transport, communication and power supply failed owing to torrential snowfall in the district. *Kerala RSS gears up to welcome Bhagavath
The Kerala unit of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) is all set to welcome their supreme Mohanji Bhagavath, who is planning to visit the State for the first time after assuming office as the Sarasangchalak of the RSS. *Viva Kerala beat Air India
Viva Kerala beat Air India, Mumbai by a solitary goal in the third 'E K Nayanar Gold Cup International Football Tournament' here today. *PM congratulates DRDO for successful launch of Agni III
Prime Minister Manmohan Singh has congratulated the scientists at Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) on the successful launch of Agni-III missile. ''I convey my heartiest congratulations to the DRDO, the Advanced Systems Laboratory, Hyderabad and all members of the project team for the successful launch of the Agni III missile,'' a release issued by the PMO said. *Lakshmibai Memorial
BJP Secretary and Rajya Sabha Member Prabhat Jha has written to Tourism Minister Kumari Shailja demanding proper upkeep of the Rani Lakshmibai Memorial in Gwalior. *Electronic media kills disparity between city and village: Karnad
Jnanpith award winner and veteran actor Girish Raghunath Karnad has predicted that the electronic media of the modern era will kill the disparity between the cities and villages, engendered by the British colonialism in India. *Decision on Bt Brinjal Feb 10: Jayaram
Union Minister of State for Environment Jairam Ramesh today said he would take a decision regarding BT Brinjal on February 10. *Robbers strike at Ex-BJP's chief's house
Robbers struck at the house of Former Karnataka BJP President and Member of Parliament D V Sadananda Gowda and escaped with cash and jewellery worth lakhs of rupees today. *'Air Quality Atlas' in offing in K'taka
'Air Quality Atlas' is in the offing in Karnataka to generate information on pollution status and locate pollution hotspots, State Ecology and Environment Department Secretary Kanwerpal said today. *HC order against reservation for minorities:SDPI
Reacting to the Andhra Pradesh High Court judgement striking down the law to provide four per cent reservation to Muslims, Social Democratic Party of India (SDPI) today termed the judgement as suppressing reservation to minorities in educational institutions and government jobs. *Muslim quota: AIMIM puts onus on Congress
Holding the ruling Congress responsible for the Andhra Pradesh High Court order striking down reservation for the Backward Groups among Muslims, All India Majilis-E-Itihadul Muslimeen (AIMIM) President Asuddudin Owaisi today wanted Chief Minister K Rosaiah to take all necessary legal steps immediately to ensure the backward Muslims were not not denied the benefits of reservation. *Fake cops held, fake gold ornaments seized
The City Police today arrested three accused who were trying to lure innocent people to purchase gold at low price and later rob them by posing as police. *KSOU VC opposes Varsities starting distance education
Karnataka State Open University (KS0U) Vice Chancellor, Dr K S Rangappa, today strongly opposed Universities starting distance education programme. *HNGI mulls Rs 1000 cr glass-making unit in AP
The Hindusthan National Glass and Industries Ltd (HNGI) is seriously mulling to set up its Rs 1,000 crore State-of-the-Art Glass Manufacturing Complex in Naidupet in Nellore District of Andhra Pradesh. *Bt brinjal leads to liver, kidney disorders: Yoga Guru
Strongly opposing commercialisation of Bt Brinjal, Yoga Guru Baba Ramdev today contended that the consumption of this variety would lead to serious health problems. *PIL against TASMAC for serving liquor to minors
A Public Interest Litigation(PIL) was filed in Madras High Court today, seeking action against government-owned retail liquor marketeer TASMAC for selling liquor to people below the age of 21 years. *HP Cabinet gives nod to anti hail gun system fruits
The Himachal Pradesh Cabinet today approved launching of the anti hail gun and radar system in hail prone fruit growing areas of the State. *HP says no to BT brinjal
The Himachal Pradesh government today decided not to introduce BT brinjal in the state for the time being. *High alert in Pangi valley due to heavy snowfall
Authorities today sounded a high alert in Pangi valley region of Himachal Pradesh and warned the villagers not to go out as glaciers could become dangerous due to heavy snowfall in the area. *2 Italian tourists arrested for death of companion
Two Italian tourists were arrested from Chetgang area of this Uttar Pradesh district for their alleged involvement in the death of their third companion. *17 soldiers killed, 15 injured, 2 missing in Kashmir
Seventeen soldiers, including an officer, were killed, 15 others were injured while two are missing after a portion of tented accommodation of Army was buried under huge avalanche in Gulmarg heights in north Kashmir district of Baramulla today. *Jewellery shop looted of 18 kg gold, 15 kg silver, Rs 2 lakh
In a major heist, miscreants struck at a jewellery shop at suburban Karayanchavadi in Poonamalle and decamped with nearly eight kg of gold jewllery, 15 kg of silver and Rs two lakh cash late last night. *K'taka Govt fails to utilise funds for Backward Region
Despite hype created over abject poverty and regional imbalance in over 114 taluks in the State, the BJP Government in Karnataka failed to implement plans and utilise the available resources as recommended by the Nanjundappa Committee on Regional Imbalance. *Freebies only for poor: Minister
Puducherry Minister for Cooperation M Kandasamy today reitrated that freebies should reach only the poor. *Junior engineers strike enters 13th day
The Junior Engineers of the Electricity Department here today locked the gate of the main office at Oupplam on the 13th day of their agitation to press their demands. *Indira Awas Yojana scam
A scam under the Indira Awas Yojana was exposed when a dalit received a letter from Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan informing him that he had been sanctioned Rs 35,000 for house construction and extending best wishes for his house-warming ceremony. *PIL against 'safe recognition' fr Bt brinjal in HC
A Siddha medical practitioner today filed a Public Interest Litigation(PIL) in the Madras High Court challenging Genetic Engineering Approval Committee’s (GEAC) ''safe for environment decision'' granted to Bt brinjal. The practitioner Thanikachalam, has challenged the legality of GEAC’s decision on three counts, contending that it violated Articles 14 and 21 of the Constitution. The petition is likely to come for hearing on February 10. *34th branch of SIRC to open Feb 25
The 34th Branch of Southern India Regional Council (SIRC) of the Institute of Chartered Accounts of India(ICAI) will be inaugurated in the temple town on February 25, SIRC of ICAI Chairman M Devaraja Reddy said here today. *JAC gives call for boycotting 'Adurs'
Taking strong objection to alleged ''objectionable'' remarks made by ''Adurs'' film producer and TDP MLA Kodali Nani, Joint Action Committee (JAC) Convenor M Kodanadram today exhorted people belonging to Telangana region to boycott the film starring Junior NTR. *Police 'manhandle' journalists during Shah Rukh visit
Journalists belonging to electronic media today faced the ire of the police when they went to cover Bollywood star Shah Rukh Khan's new avtar as quiz master in a quiz finale. *State Governor against postponement of examinations
Andhra Pradesh Governor E S L Narasimhan today directed the Vice-Chancellors of various Universities in the State not to postpone the examinations and publication of results. *Two notorious rowdies killed in encounter
The city police shot down two notorious rowdies in an encounter at suburban Panayur on the East Coast road this afternoon. Police said a special team intercepted the vehicle of the two history-sheeters "Dindugul Pandi" (47) and his accomplice "Guduvancherry" Velu (40) and shot dead after trying to nab them, in connection with various cases pending against them. In all 12 cases were pending against Pandi, including five murders cases, three attempt to murder and four under the Arms Act. *Burglars decamp with property worth Rs 1 crore
Burglars decamped with property worth Rs one crore, including Rs 73 lakh in cash and two kg gold biscuits, from a online trading firm in Nellore Town of Andhra Pradesh in the early hours today. According to police, the thieves struck at the office of Srinivasulu, who was into online and gold trading. *Patient commits suicide in hospital
A forty-year-old man, sufferring from jaundice, allegedly committed suicide by jumping from the fourth floor of a private hospital here today. *Title deeds to one lakh people: Balan
The Kerala Government would give title deeds to one lakh people before the the government's term ends, Minister for SC/ST and Electricity A K Balan said. *Lucknow-Yesvantpur Weekly introduced
The South Western Railways (SWR) had announced the introduction of a new train-- Yesvantpur-Lucknow-Yesvantpur Weekly Express-- which runs between two cities every Wednesdays. *Cabinet expansion after Budget session: Yeddyurappa
Karnataka Chief Minister B S Yeddyurappa today said cabinet reshuffle will be carried out after the budget session. *SRM varsity honours ISRO chief with Doctor of Science
Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) Chairman K Radhakrishnan was today conferred the Doctor of Science (Honoris Causa) by the SRM University in recognition of his outstanding achievements in the field of space technology. Lok Sabha Speaker Meira Kumar conferred the Doctorate at the fifth convocation of the SRM University at its campus in suburban Kattankulathur in the presence of its Chancellor T R Pachamuthu and Vice-Chancellor P Sathyanarayanan. The honour was also in recognition of his vision, dedication and devotion, the citation said. *Congress leads over BJP in Panchayat polls in Raj
The ruling Congress has established a comfortable lead over traditional rival BJP in election to Panchayati raj institutions in Rajasthan. *SCR launches Automated Ticket Vending Machines
South Central Railway General Manager M S Jayanth today launched Automated Ticket Vending Machines (ATVMs) to reduce ever growing long queues at the Railway Booking Counters, and new SMS-based Passenger Complaint and Suggestion System (SPCSS). The South Central Railway has thus become the first railway where ATVMs will be issuing General second class tickets, he said later talking to newspersons. Nineteen self-operated ATVMs will start functioning in Secunderabad, Begumpet and Hitech city stations from today. The fare can be paid through smart card, which initially costs Rs 80, including Rs 30 as refundable security deposit. It can be recharged in multiples of Rs 50, he said. Seventyfive ATVMs have been sanctioned so far for 21 MMTS stations. Through the SCR's SPCSS, the complaint or suggestion can be sent through SMS to the number 81212. Automated acknowledgement with unique ID will be given through SMS. The status of the complaint can be known any time by sending an SMS quoting the unique ID or from the SCR website. Action taken will be communicated through SMS and will also be available on the SCR website. *Script of a film actual hero: John Abrahim
Terming script of a film the actual hero, bollywood actor John Abrahim today referred to Bengali films as 'really beautiful'. *Congress supports Govt starting dialogue with Pakistan
The Congress today supported the Government decision to commence talks with Pakistan saying it did not mean that India has diluted its stand on terrorism. *Centre releases Rs 59.79 cr
The Centre has released grant-in-aid worth Rs 59.79 crore only as Central share of funds under the Swarnajayanti Gram Swarozgar Yojana (SGSY) to District Rural Development Agencies (DRDAs)in Andhra Pradesh, Manipur, Uttar Pradesh and West Bengal during the current year. The DRDAs of Anantpur, Guntur, Khammam, Krishna, Kurnool, Medak, Nalgonda, Nellore, Prakasam, Warangal and West Godawari in Andhra Pradesh have been granted Rs 25.99 crore towards second installment under SGSY during the current financial year, a Ministry of Rural Development statement said. In Manipur, the Churachandpur and Tamenglong DRDAs will be getting Rs 5.33 lakh towards first installment of Central Shares of funds under the scheme. In Uttar Pradesh, the Balramour, Bareilly, Basti, Bhadohi, Jaunpur, Kheri, Maunathbhanjan, Mirzapur, Padrauna, Rai Bareli and Sonbhadra DRDAs have been earmarked for Central Assistance amounting to Rs 23.14 crore as second installment of funds under the Central share for SGSY. Similarly, the 24 Parganas North, Burdwan and West Midnapore DRDAs in West Bengal are to receive grant-in-aid worth Rs 10.6 crore towards second installment of Central Shares of funds under the scheme. The funding pattern for the States of Andhra Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh and West Bengal is 75: 25 between the Centre and State whereas in case of Manipur the funding is on the basis of 90:10 between the Centre and State. The objective of the Swarnjayanti Gram Swarozgar Yojana (SGSY) is to bring the assisted poor families (Swarozgaries) above the Poverty Line by ensuring appreciable sustained level of income over a period of time. This objective is to be achieved by organising the rural poor into Self Help Groups(SHGs) through the process of social mobilisation, their training and capacity building and provision of income generating assets. *India, Turkey to release document on terrorism
India and Turkey will release a document on cooperation against terrorism here tomorrow after talks between Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and visiting Turkish President Abdullah Gül. *Centre releases Rs 1.75 cr grant-in-aid under PMGSY
The Centre has released grant-in-aid worth Rs 1.75 crore as part payment under the Asian Development Bank (ADB) assisted rural roads project to the Madhya Pradesh Rural Roads Development Agency (MPRRDA) for the construction of rural roads in the state under the Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana. MPRRDA is an autonomous Body for receiving funds under PMGSY and is a duly registered body under the Society Registration Act, towards the projects cleared by the ADB. The grant is towards plan expenditure and will accordingly be subject to the conditions laid down in the PMGSY guidelines issued from time to time, said a Rural Development Ministry statement today. Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana is a 100 per cent Centrally sponsored scheme to provide road connectivity in the rural areas of the country. *Talks with Pak a result of nudge from Washington? : Advani
Senior BJP leader L K Advani today wondered if a powerful nudge from Washington had resulted in the U-turn of last week's sudden announcement of India's willingness to hold Foreign Secretary level parleys with Pakistan after refusing to resume talks till it acted against those behind the 26/11 Mumbai attacks. Commenting on the Indo-Pak developments in his blog, Mr Advani said no Government in New Delhi could disregard the unanimous resolution adopted by the Lok Sabha in respect of Jammu and Kashmir on February 22, 1994. Recalling the presidential campaign in 2008 of U S President Barack Obama, Mr Advani said he had promised to ''work with Pakistan and India to try to resolve the Kashmir crisis in a serious way'' if he were to get elected. Mr Obama had seen Kashmir as an interesting situation and an obvious diplomatic tar pit. ''But for India, to devote serious diplomatic resources to get a special envoy in there, to figure out a plausible approach, and essentially make the argument to the Indians, you guys are on the brink of being an economic superpower, why do you want to keep on messing with this? To make the argument to the Pakistanis, look at India and what they are doing, why do you want to keep on being bogged down with this particular (issue) at a time when the biggest threat now is coming from the Afghan border?,'' he said. ''I think there is moment when potentially we could get their attention. It won’t be easy, but it’s important,'' Mr Advani wrote quoting the US President's interview. *CPI(M) indulging in political terrorism : Congress
The Congress today termed as ''funny'' the statement of CPI(M) General Secretary Prakash Karat advising the grand old party to snap ties with Trinamool Congress and said it reflected the ''institutional culture and spectre of political terrorism'' of CPI(M). *Delhi Govt vows to achieve 100 pc GER by end of XI Plan
The Delhi Cabinet today decided to implement Rashtriya Madhyamik Shiksha Abhiyan (RMSA) in Delhi which aims at achieving a 75 per cent GER in the country by providing a secondary school within a reasonable distance of every habitation, Delhi Chief Minister Sheila Dikshit said. Addressing mediapersons here, Ms Dikshit asserted that the RMSA aimed to achieve a 75 per cent General Enrolment Ratio (GER) in classes IX and X in the country within five years by providing a secondary school within a reasonable distance of every habitation and improve the quality of education imparted at the secondary level. The national GER as per data available for 2005-06 is 52.26 per cent. It is 83 per cent for Delhi as per the 2008-09 data. ''The city government will strive hard to achieve 100 per cent GER by the end of 11th Five Year Plan to become a role model for other states and Union Territories,'' Ms Dikshit stated. *HC puts time frame to complete 84 riots trial
The Delhi High Court today directed the Trial Courts to adhere to a time frame and complete the trial of the 1984 riots cases within six months. *Price rise: 4 Left parties led by CPI(M) to hold rally on March 12
Four Left parties comprising the CPI(M), CPI, AIFB and RSP would hold an All-India Rally at the Ramlila Maidan here on March 12 to highlight the urgent problems faced by the people and to spell out their demands to solve these problems, especially the primary issue of sharp rise in the prices of essential commodities. According to a CPI(M) release issued here today the Left parties were of the view that the Government should halt the price rise of food and other essential items. *Produce eyewitnesses in case of murder of 16 villagers: SC
The Supreme Court today directed Chhattisgarh government to produce the 12 eyewitnesses of the case relating to the murder of 16 villagers by CRPF personnel on October 1 last year. *Gadkari to be formally elected as BJP chief tomorrow
BJP President Nitin Gadkari is all set to be elected as the party president for a three-year term in the organisational polls tomorrow. The submission of nomination papers, scrutiny and withdrawal of papers has to be done between 1000 hrs to 1300 hrs. Mr Gadkari, who took over as Party President from Mr Rajnath Singh in the last week of December, was likely to be the lone contender and in all probability would be elected unopposed, party sources said. Electoral Officer Thawar Chand Gehlot will conduct the party presidential elections. The National Council meeting at Indore, Madhya Pradesh later this month will be ratifying the election of the new President. *ITRFC to raise Rs 5,000 cr via bonds
The government has authorised the Indian Railway Finance Corporation (IRFC) to raise Rs 5,000 crore through the public issue of non-convertible bonds. *Areva T&D bags 2 orders worth Rs 280 cr from Power Grid
Areva T&D Ltd today said it has received two orders worth Rs 280 crore from the state-run Power Grid Corporation of India. *BSP furnaces repaired
A week after production in the Bhilai Steel Plant halted due to an inferno at its Power Plant 1, BSP officials today claimed to have successfully repaired all seven blast furnaces. *Centre takes initiative to increase supply in market: FM
Assuring that price rise would be controlled soon, Union Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee today said an initiative had been taken by the government to increase supply in the market. *Multi-nation exercise Milan concludes successfully in Andaman
The multination naval exercise hosted by the Indian Navy at Andaman and Nicobar islands with an aim to build mutual confidence between the navies of the Asia Pacific region successfully concluded with a passage exercise at sea on Monday. *Sikkim to become a model banking state in Northeast
Sikkim is all set to become a model banking state in the Northeastern region of the country. *Assam's tribal women to take-up mushroom cultivation
Women make a significant contribution in most spheres of life. Even in farming, their contribution is substantial. *Govt acts tough against erring Shiv Sena legislators
The Maharashtra government has withdrawn police protection given to four Shiv Sena legislators, who waved black flags at AICC General Secretary Rahul Gandhi and shouted slogans against Bollywood actor Shah Rukh Khan outside his residence in Bandra last week. The police protection has been withdrawn with immediate effect, it was officially stated here today. Ravindra Vaikar, Bala Sawant and Vinod Ghosalkar were involved in protests against Mr Gandhi, while MLC Anil Parab was involved in the protests outside 'Mannat,' the residence of Shah Rukh. Mr Sawant, while protesting withdrawal of protection, said government should also withdraw protection given to Mumbai Congress president Kripashankar Singh. Mr Vaikar said if anything happens to them, the government would be held responsible. *CPI leader Kamala Bhagwat passes away
Noted freedom fighter and senior CPI leader, Kamala Bhagwat died due to old age at her residence in Shaniwar peth here today. She was 94. She championed the cause of working class and participated in the trade union movement in Maharashtra. Kamala has penned six books in Marathi-- ''Samajwad Manjhe Ahey Tari Kay,'' ''Stree Chalwalichi Watchal,'' ''Com.Vasantrao Tulpule,'' ''Aiythihasik Bahutikwad,'' '' Mahagai Kami Karta Yail'' and ''Na Sampleli Wat.'' Kamala was daughter of Hari Vithal Tulpule, a member of Congress party before independence. Since 1937, she was active in politics and had been jailed many times during fight for independence. She had joined Communist Party in 1939 and took part in every movement from 1952 till 1962, including the Goa liberation struggle. *Students stage stir for Western Orissa’s ''interest''
Students of various colleges in Western Orissa and Sambalpur University have joined hands with the advocates demanding a high court bench and unitary varsity status for VSS medical college and hospital. *Criminals loot Rs 20 lakh from bank
Armed miscreants today looted over Rs 20 lakh from the Denachity branch of Oriental Bank of Commerce under Durgapur police station in Burdwan district. *LF to launch stir to protest essentials' price hike
The ruling Left Front in West Bengal will launch a protest movement throughout the state between February 20 and March 2 against the soaring prices of essential commodities. *Second day of 72-hr Maoist bandh peaceful
The second day of Maoist-sponsored 72-hour bandh in four states to protest special counter-insurgency operations by Central Forces passed off peacefully today. *Shibu Soren to attend Chidambaram's meeting in Kolkata tomorrow
Jharkhand Chief Minister Shibu Soren will tomorrow leave for Kolkata to attend a meeting convened by Union Home Minister P Chidambaram on tackling the Maoist menace. *More than Rs 50 lakh looted in separate incidents of robbery
Gunmen today looted more than half-a-crore rupees in cash, plundering a bank and a post office in two different districts of West Bengal. *3 dead, 26 injured in two accidents in Chakdah
At least three people have died and 26 injured in road accidents in West Bengal's Nadia district during last 24 hours. *NDPS Act violator gets 15 years rigorous imprisonment
A local court today awarded fifteen years of rigorous imprisonment to a person in connection with violation of Narcotics Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act. *Warm and humid day for Delhi as rain lashes city
Delhiites were greeted by a warm and humid day today, thanks to a brief spell of rainfall experienced by the city. *Science student commits suicide in Mumbai
A student of Institute of science allegedly committed suicide by jumping from the second floor of a government- run student hostel at Churchgate in South Mumbai today. *Lucknow's Ramakant gets a date with Deepika Padukone
The dream of a 22-year-old Lucknow boy, Ramakant, was fulfilled today when he went on a date with Bollywood hearthrob Deepika Padukone in the city. *Indian accounts of 1857 Revolt lacking, says Rajmohan
There was quite fair awareness in America about the 1857 first war of Indian Independence when it happened, but few Indians of those days talked about the American Civil War, says Mahatama Gandhi's grandson Rajmohan Gandhi. *HC orders desealing of mobile towers in Noida
The Lucknow Bench of the Allahabad High Court today ordered the Uttar Pradesh government and the Noida Development Authority to deseal the mobile towers within 24 hours. *German doctor to participate in 3-day workshop on Endoscopic Surgery
Famous German doctor Krause Bergman would participate with Padamshree awardee Dr Ashok Gupta in a 3-day long workshop on Endoscopic Aesthetic Surgery and Micro Hair Transplantation organised here by Sahara hospital from February 10. Dr Bergman would demonstrate the new technique of hydro-jet liposuction,'' said Dr H P Kumar, director of Medical Health in Sahara hospital at a press meet here today. *Metro to connect other parts of Gurgaon with IGI Airport
Haryana Chief Minister Bhupinder Singh Hooda today said there was a proposal to connect other parts of Gurgaon with Indira Gandhi International (IGI) Airport through Metro Rail. Besides, 750 Low-floor intracity buses would be plied to further improve the connectivity. About 150 such buses would soon start plying in Gurgaon, Mr Hooda said while addressing a gathering in Gurgaon village. *Boy's hand chopped off for Rs 600
In a gruesome incident, armed men chopped off the right hand of a boy when he refused to pay Rs 600 in Ramkot area here. *15 soldiers killed, 15 injured, 2 missing in Kashmir
Fifteen soldiers, including an officer, were killed, 15 others were injured while two are missing after a portion of tented accommodation of Army was buried under huge avalanche in Gulmarg heights in north Kashmir district of Baramulla today. *Haryana inks pact with banks on loans for overseas education
The Haryana Overseas Placement Bureau has signed a pact with the State Bank of India, the State Bank of Patiala and the Oriental Bank of Commerce to provide loan for education to the students abroad. *Doctors perform unusual heart surgery in Rajasthan
Doctors at the cardiothoracic department of SMS hospital here have successfully performed a complicated surgery by repairing anamolies in the heart of a patient. A team of doctors led by Associate Professor Anil Sharma performed two operations on patient Gobindram of Pali district to repair blockades in his three coronary arteries and damage due to mitral valve regurgitation. *Hafed sets up turmeric processing plant
Responding to the demand of the turmeric growers of the area, Hafed has set up a turmeric processing plant with a capacity of 14 metric tonne per day at Radaur in Yamunanagar District. This would enable the farmers of the district and the surrounding areas to sell raw turmeric to the plant and also get remunerative prices for their produce, an official spokesman said here today. *Three extortionists arrested in Kaashmir
Three extortionists were arrested by police in south Kashmir district of Pulwama, a police spokesman said here this evening. *Bhung, Charas recovered in Kashmir
Jammu and Kashmir police claimed to have seized about two quintals of bhung and charas in the Kashmir valley overnight, official sources said here today. *BJP takes on Sukhbir, reminds him of alliance 'dharma'
Punjab unit of the BJP has viewed with serious concern the reported instructions of Deputy Chief Minister and Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) chief Sukhbir Singh Badal to all Deputy Commissioners of the state to keep Akali workers happy. *Girl rescued after four months, abductor arrested in Kashmir
Jammu and Kashmir Police has claimed to have rescued a girl, who was abducted four months ago from south Kashmir. *Metro services on Dwarka-Noida line disrupted due to technical snag
Services on the Dwarka-Noida line of the Delhi Metro were today disrupted after a technical snag in a train at Barakhamba Road Metro station, the second such incident on the Metro network in less than a week. *Haryana forms Municipalities Outdoor Advertising Policy
The Haryana government has framed Haryana Municipalities Outdoor Advertising Policy, 2010. *Heavy snowfall in HP, rain breaks dry spell in Punjab
Heavy snowfall cut off the tribal districts of Himachal Pradesh from the rest of the country while the plains of Punjab were lashed by rain much to the relief of the farmers. *Police seeks Interpol help to rescue local merchant
Police here has sought Interpol help to trace and rescue a local cement and iron merchant believed kidnapped about two years ago, after his family recently received calls, apparently from Saudi Arabia, demanding ransom for his safe release. *Shyam Saran Inaugurates Hindi seminar on climate change
Special Envoy to Prime Minister on Climate Change Shyam Saran today inaugurated the 18th Hindi Scientific Seminar on ‘Impact of climate Change on Society’ organised by Ministry of Earth Sciences here. *Much to be done in Indian legal education system: CJI, Moily
Chief Justice of India K G Balakrishnan and Union Law Minister M Veerappa Moily today stressed that much work was needed to be done in the field of legal education in the country. *Govt to hike S&T budget from 1 to 2 per cent of GDP
The government plans to increase the budget allocation for Science and Technology from the existing one to two per cent of the GDP, Minister for Science and Technology Prithviraj Chavan, said today. He also called for bringing technologies to market and converting young techno-preneurs to become job-creators instead of job-seekers. Inaugurating the three-day Conference of 4th ISBA (Indian Science and Technology Entrepreneurs’ Parks and Business Incubators Association) here, he said incubation was the best vehicle for innovation and it could play a significant role in achieving inclusive growth. ''There is much greater potential left to be harnessed to bring technologies to market and convert our young technopreneurs to become job creators instead of job seekers,'' he said. The Minister said that under a newly-introduced scheme called INSPIRE (Innovation in Science Pursuit for Inspired Research), the Government had a plan to select at least one best talented student for scientific studies from every school in the country who pass out 10th and 12th Standard. A tripartite MoU was signed for Rs 55 crore fund for financial year 2011-12 to be allocated to ISBA member incubatee companies. Mr Chavan also gave national award to VIT Vellore for outstanding TBI 2008 (Technology Business Incubators) and ISBA 2010 Awards to nine Outstanding Incubatee Companies under different categories. The exhibition gives a unique opportunity to the people to witness some of the novel technologies/products in areas ranging from crime detection, hazard mitigation, herbal pesticides, value-added products from forest wastes, bio-diagnostics etc. During the Conference/exhibition around 200 national and international delegates besides a large number of visitors from academia organisations, investors etc are expected to participate in the exhibition. *Drug peddler arrested with Rs 50 lakh heroin
Crime branch of Delhi police today said it had apprehended an inter-state drug peddler with Heroin worth Rs 50 lakh. *Under-trial escapes from hospital
An under-trial, admitted to the District Hospital's Prisoners' Ward, escaped at 0200 hrs today, police and hospital sources said. *Cong: Set up special court for fair trial of youth accused of terror
Congress General Secretary Digvijay Singh today demanded setting up of special court to ensure fair, free and speedy trial to Muslim youths of Azamgarh accused in various cases of terrorism in many parts of the country. *North Avenue murder case solved, 3 arrested
Delhi police today claimed to have solved the North Avenue murder case where a body was found in a park in front of MP flat's canteen, with the arrest of three persons. Police said the deceased, Mohammad Akbar Ansari had an illicit relationship with the physically disabled sister of one of the accused, Shakeel Ahmad, which led to the murder. *Charas and Bhung recovered in Kashmir
Jammu and Kashmir police claimed to have seized charas and bung from a house in south Kashmir district of Anantnag, official sources said here today. *Fake currency recovered in south Kashmir, one arrested
Jammu and Kashmir police seized fake currency notes and arrested one person in this connection in south Kashmir, official sources said here this evening. *Maoists paste objectionable posters; tension hits
Tension gripped this Uttar Pradesh district when some Maoists of Young Communist League (YCL) pasted objectionable posters in No Man's land area at Nepal border today. *2 dead, 8 injured as tractor-trolley overturns
Two people, including a woman, were killed and eight injured after a tractor-trolley overturned in Ramkot area of the district today. *MP CM against high-denomination notes
Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan has suggested that circulation of currency notes of Rs 1,000 and Rs 500 denomination be stopped with a view to checking terrorist activities and corruption. *Mother along with two kids jumps into canal in Punjab
A housewife along with her two minor kids attempted to commit suicide by jumping into a canal near Jandiala in the district today. *Cong: Food inflation is differentiated responsibility of Pawar
Annoyed with Nationalist Congress Party president Sharad Pawar meeting Shiv Sena Chief Bal Thackeray, the Congress today used the price rise issue against the agriculture minister saying it was a ''collective but differentiated responsibility''to curb the food inflation. *India to host England women's team
The Indian women's team will play five ODIs and three Twenty20s against England starting February 19 at Bangalore. *HC upholds life term of accused in MAMC rape case
The Delhi High Court today upheld the life term of the main accused in the Maulana Azad Medical College (MAMC) rape case where a medical student was raped at knife point just outside her college on the busy Bahadur Shah Zafar Marg eight years ago. *Demo on Bt Brinjal
The Puducherry Science Forum along with several other voluntary organisations held a demonostration in front of the head post office here this evening to protest against Bt Brinjal. *PU judokas claim four gold medals
Hosts Panjab University were holding the spotlight by winning four gold out of six decided so far in the All India Inter University Judo Championship for Women being organised by Panjab University at Panjab University Gymnasium Hall here today. *India seniors beat Pak in SAF Games to win gold in volleyball
Defending champions India seniors came back strongly after losing the first game to beat Pakistan 3-1 and bagged the gold medal in the South Asian Games held at the Mirpur Shaheed Sohrawardy Indoor Stadium, Bangladesh. Pakistan started of well by winning the first game 25-23. However, India went on to win the second game 25-23. India finished of the match in style by winning the last two games with ease. Subba Rao, Ukkara Pandian, Sanjay Kumar, Naveen, Raja Jacob and Srikanth were the stars of the show for the winners. Subba Rao played extraordinary in blocking while Ukkara Pandian created some excellent set-ups and adding to the game plan were some extraordinary counter-attacks by Naveen, Raja Jacob and Srikanth which enabled the team to win 23-25, 25-23, 25-14, 25-16. *Jewellery shop looted of 8 kg gold, 15 kg silver, Rs 2 lakh
In a major heist, miscreants struck at a jewellery shop at suburban Karayanchavadi in Poonamalle and decamped with nearly eight kg of gold jewllery, 15 kg of silver and Rs two lakh cash late last night. *HP Assy budget session from March 15
Himachal Pradesh Governor Urmila Singh today convened 8th Session of 11th State Vidhan Sabha commencing from March 2 to April 13, 2010, which would be first session of this calendar year and third budget session of current Prem Kumar Dhumal government in the state assembly. *Stranded passengers protest as Jmu-Sgr NH remains closed for 3rd day
Hundreds of stranded passengers today lodged a protest demonstration in this winter capital against the authorities for not making airlifting them as the Jammu-Srinagar National Highway remained closed for the consecutive third day, official sources here said. *VP's MP visit
Vice-President Mohammad Hamid Ansari will arrive here on Friday as a part of his two-day visit to Madhya Pradesh, official sources said. *Venture Capital Fund launched for business incubation
ISBA member incubatee companies today launched the first-ever Venture Capital Fund. *PFS raises Rs 100 cr via NCDs
PTC India Financial Services Ltd (PFS), an investment arm of power trading services provider PTC India Ltd (PTC), has raised Rs 100 crore through the issue of secured non-convertible debentures (NCDs). The proceeds of the NCDs, carrying a coupon rate of 9.35 per cent annually with tenure of two years, will be used for growth plan of the PFS, it said in a statement today. *Nooriya Haveliwala moves court for bail
Nooriya Haveliwala, arrested for allegedly mowing down two people, including a traffic policeman and injuring four constables, today moved the sessions court seeking bail on the grounds that investigation in the case was completed. On January 30, Nooriya (27), who is a beautician by profession, was driving towards her home at Colaba in south Mumbai when she lost control over her Honda CRV vehicle and hit a bike and a police jeep. *Shah Rukh admits he has not learnt Marathi in 20 years
Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan today candidly admitted that he had not been able to learn Marathi language for last twenty years in the city, where he has become a successful star. *Maoist torch vehicles in Bihar
A group of Maoists set ablaze a truck and tractor on Monday in Bihar's Chitab village that falls under the Sherghati Police Station. *Intl'community should work in unison to solve global problems efficiently, says Turkish President
Turkish President Abdullah Gul on Monday said that the world is presently undergoing a phase of change which is being felt globally and hence there is a need for the international community to work together to find solutions to global problems in a more efficient way. *DMSC to set up football academy for under privileged children
Inspired by Sajjack Ali's performance to lead Bengal win the U-14 National Football Festival in Jamshedpur, an NGO which works for sex workers, today announced to set up football academia for under priviledged children. *Depletion of Ozone levels leads to catastrophe: scientist
Noted environmentalist Prof Venkata R.Neralla, from 'Environment Canada', Toronto has warned that the fast depletion of Ozone layer was not arrested by all nations with concerted efforts, entire world would face a major catastrophe soon. *Pondy Assembly Session Feb 17
The Puducherry Legislative Assembly has been summoned to meet at 1000 hrs on February 17. *Training camp concludes
A four-day Training Camp conducted at Rambilli Village for the Officers of the 77th Basic Submarine Course and Sailors of the 76th Basic Submarine Course concluded here yesterday. *Independent team completes probe against legal luminary
An eight member Survey of India team, which had taken up independent investigation into the alleged land grabbing by Karnataka Chief Justice P D Dinakaran at Kaverirajapuram in Tiruvallur district of Tamil Nadu, today completed the investigation. *Lawyers agitate against Gowda
The city witnessed lawyers agitation in connection with Former Prime Minister and JD-S National President H D Deve Gowda. *Prime Minister Singh asks ministers to stay away from Kumbh Mela
Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on Monday appealed to all his Cabinet colleagues and VVIPs to avoid visiting the Kumbh Mela on important days following rush and security concerns. *Satyajit passes first test, Bagan pulverises BNR 4-1
Satyajit Chatterjee made a victorious start to his coaching career as Mohan Bagan trounced BNR 4-1 in a CFL face off here today, courtsey a hattrick from Barreto. *Steyn on fire as India stare defeat in Ist Test
A lethal spell from pace bowler Dale Steyn, who claimed seven for 51 in India's first innings, forced the host to follow on and still needing a further 269 to make South Africa bat again with two full days remaining in the ongoing first Test at the VCA stadium, here today. *India continues to dominate at SAF Games
Pugilists Amandeep Singh (48kg), Suranjoy Singh (51kg) and Chhote Lal (57kg) clinched gold, while Indian senior women's football team outplayed Nepal 3-1 in the final to swell the country's medals tally to 139 in the ongoing 11th South Asian Games here today. *Hockey India forms committee to look into graded payments
Acceeding to the Indian team's demand of graded payments for players, Hockey India has formed a committee comprising former players to look into the issue. According to a Hockey India release, former Olympian Jagbir Singh will be the convener of the committee which also includes Ajit Pal Singh, MP Ganesh, Zafar Iqbal and Dhanraj Pillai. *Bhullar set his sights on Avantha Masters this week
Gaganjeet Bhullar is all set to match strides with the best in the business after making the best possible start to the new season as he mounts a challenge at the Avantha Masters Golf this week. *Dharampur Sugar wins 2nd M B Memorial Bridge Championship
Dharampur Sugar Mills, represented by Ashok Goel, Kamal Mukherjee, Pritish Kushari, Debbrata Majumder, Bhabesh Saha and Sumit Mukherjee, has won the second Mohanlal Bhartia Memorial Bridge Championship here. *3 Tibetans drown in River Cauvery
Three Tibetans drowned in River Cauvery at Dabare Elephant Camp near Kushalnagar in Kodagu District today. *J-K avalanche: Rescue operations in Khinmarg called off: 17 jawans, 1 officer die
The rescue operations launched to save trapped armymen and others in avalanche at Khilanmarg area of Jammu and Kashmir were called off on Monday evening after all the trapped persons were rescued except for the 17 jawans of the Indian army and a Lieutenant who died in the tragedy. *Kolkata family exhibits musical instruments of British Raj era
An exhibition of a family's collection of heirlooms of ancient musical instruments is proving to be an attraction for students and scholars of history in Kolkata. *UPA Govt's wrong economic policies caused price rise, says Gadkari
Bharatiya Janata Party on Monday slammed Congress-led United Progressive Alliance government for the price rise of commodities and held its wrong economic policies as the reason for the prevailing condition. *Telecom services hampered due to repeated extortion demands
Telecom service in Manipur has been hampered thanks to the repeated extortion demands and destruction of their towers by militant groups. *Northeast chief ministers urge stricter vigil along borders
India's northeastern states have called for stricter vigil along the international borders they share with Bangladesh and Myanmar and early completion of border fencing to check terrorist movement, infiltration and security threats from across the border. *Concrete framework for Indo-Arab cooperation need of the hour: Tharoor
Minister of State for External Affairs Dr. Shashi Tharoor on Monday called for putting in place a framework for cooperation between India and the Arab states, which he said is constantly deepening and widening. *Talent hunt for Formula one drivers in Nagaland
The search for future Formula one drivers like Narain Karthikeyan, Karun Chandok and Armaan Ebrahim has begun in the Northeast in right earnest. *Bihar chief minister meets Dalai Lama
Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar Monday met the Tibetan spiritual leader, the Dalai Lama in this Himachal Pradesh hill station and invited him to inaugurate the Buddha Memorial Park in Patna in May, a Tibetan official said. *Officer, 10 jawans killed in Kashmir avalanche (Third Lead)
At least 11 Indian Army soldiers, including an officer, were killed and 12 injured Monday when a massive avalanche struck a high altitude warfare training camp in Jammu and Kashmir\'s Baramulla district. *Seven Bangladeshis arrested in Uttar Pradesh for human trafficking
Seven Bangladeshi nationals, including a woman, allegedly involved in a human trafficking were arrested in Uttar Pradesh's Muzaffarnagar district, police said Monday. *Andhra High Court quashes reservation for Muslims (Second Lead)
The Andhra Pradesh High Court Monday quashed a legislation providing four percent reservation to Muslims in education and jobs, terming it unconstitutional. The state government has decided to challenge the verdict in the Supreme Court. *Indo-Pak talks spur hopes of peace among Samjhauta Express passengers
The report that representatives of India and Pakistan may soon engage in talks has been welcomed by many in India and Pakistan. *Shutdown in Kashmir continues for eighth day over teenagers' killing
Shutdown in Kashmir region continued for the eighth consecutive day following separatists outrage over the recently killing of two teenagers allegedly by security forces during an agitation. *West Bengal CM promises ten percent quota for Muslims
West Bengal Chief Minister Buddhadeb Bhattacharjee has announced that ten percent reservation in jobs would be given to Muslims socially, educationally and economically backward. *Pawar-Thackeray meet an attempt to snub Congress
The two-hour long meeting between Shiv Sena supremo Bal Thackeray and Union Agriculture Minister and NCP chief Sharad Pawar last night was not confined only to the participation of Australian players in the Indian Premier league, but several other issues figured during discussions between the two senior leaders. *Woman arrested for getting husband killed
A woman who allegedly got her abusive husband killed with the help of hired criminals in Madhya Pradesh's Shivpuri district has been arrested, police said Monday. *Goa forest department drags feet in tiger poaching case
Nearly two weeks after the Dehradun-based Wildlife institute of India (WII) sent back a forensic analysis confirming that the samples sent by the Goa forest department were indeed that of a tiger, the department continues to drag its feet in its probe into a poaching case. *No recommendation on two former CPI-M MPs joining party: Congress
The Congress Monday said it had not received any recommendation from its Kerala state unit in favour of two former MPs of the Communist Party of India-Marxist (CPI-M) joining the party. *India adopts 'decent work country programme'
India has adopted 'decent work country programme' to help the vulnerable groups, strengthen informal economy and gender equality, according to the International Labour Organisation(ILO). *Farm output unlikely to improve even in 2010-11 : Plan Member
Agriculture growth is unlikely to show improvement even in 2010-11 as rise in temperature is likely to adversly hit yield of Rabi(summer-monsoon) crops, said Planning Commission Member Abhijit Sen here today. *Woman sets herself, infant ablaze
A woman set herself ablaze with her three-week-old daughter in her lap in Gunga village on the outskirts of the Madhya Pradesh capital, police said Monday. The child died. The mother survived. *Doctor sent to judicial custody for removing woman's kidneys
A Bihar court Monday sent a doctor, who allegedly removed the kidneys of a woman, to judicial custody for 14 days after he surrendered in court, police said. *Barcelona offers to beautify Delhi for 2010 Games
The city of Barcelona, which has hosted a successful Olympic Games, Monday offered its cooperation and expertise in beautifying Delhi before the Commonwealth Games Oct 3-14. *Rathore stabbed in face outside court, attends hearing again (Fourth Lead)
Former Haryana police chief S.P.S. Rathore, convicted of molesting teenager Ruchika Girhotra in 1990, was stabbed thrice in the face by a youth wielding a pocket knife outside the district court complex here Monday. *Glasnost in judges' appointments: High courts' stand sought
Should documents relating to judicial appointments be made public? The Supreme Court Monday asked high courts across the country for their stand on the issue of transparency in judicial appointments. *Police ''laxity'' angers mob; goes on rampage
Irate locals went on a rampage, setting fire to a police jeep and threw stones and bricks at security forces to protest alleged police inaction after a youth's body was recovered from Ghola area in North 24 Parganas today. *Butt ''forgot'' about WI tour, alleges Miandad
Former Pakistan captain Javed Miandad has fired another salvo at Ijaz Butt accusing the the PCB chairman of missing a chance to host a series since last year's attack on the touring Sri Lankan side. *Wicket-keeper Boucher taken to hospital following back spasms
South Africa wicket-keeper Mark Boucher has been sent to hospital on the third afternoon after he suffered back spasms during the ongoing first Test against India here today. *Vasan's assurance on EMRIC
Union Minister for Shipping G K Vasan today said the Ennore-Manali Road Improvement Project (EMRIC) and the Maduravoyal Elevated Expressway would be completed within two years. *Minor tremor reported in Western Maharashtra
A minor tremor, measuring 3.1 on the Richter scale, was experienced at Warnavati area in Western Maharashtra today. *Bengal to adopt Ranganath Mishra Commission recommendations
West Bengal's Left Front government Monday decided to adopt the Ranganath Mishra Commission's recommendations for the betterment of economically, socially and educationally backward minority Muslims in the state. *Jharkhand village orders last rites of woman charged with adultery
A Jharkhand 'panchayat' (village council) has ordered the last rites of a woman to be performed for allegedly having an extra-marital affair, media reports said Monday. *NASA's space shuttle Endeavour launched
NASA's space shuttle Endeavour was launched today from the agency's Kennedy Space Center. *16 dead, four missing in Srinagar avalanche
At least 16 soldiers have lost their lives and around four others are missing after they were trapped in an avalanche in Khilanmarg, 70 kilometers from Srinagar. *Use Hindi language in scientific works, publications: Saran
Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh's special envoy Shyam Saran on Monday focused on the use of the Hindi language in scientific works and other publications. *Telangana: Congress Core Committee to discuss terms of reference
The terms of reference of the Telangana committee are likely to be announced only after the Congress Core Committee discusses them in detail. *Global warming may become global cooling this century
A leading analyst has claimed that global warming is set to become global cooling this century, with temperatures falling by about 0.5 degree Celsius by the year 2050. *Smokers more likely to get their daughters vaccinated against HPV
Parents who smoke or have been smokers in the past are more likely to get their daughters vaccinated against HPV, a new study claims. *3 children killed in cylinder blast
Three minors were killed in a fire that spread after two gas cylinders exploded in a house in Juni Manekwadi area here today. *Punjab teacher dies after setting herself ablaze (Lead)
A 27-year-old teacher, who set herself on fire in this Punjab town during a protest, died in a private hospital in Ludhiana early Monday, doctors said. The state government has announced a grant of Rs.5 lakh for the family of the teacher. *Left Front to launch protest against price rise
West Bengal's ruling Left Front Monday said that it would launch a protest against the rising prices of essential commodities by taking out rallies and holding street corner meetings across the state between Feb 20 and March 9. *National Meet for parliamentary discussion on Mishra report
Announcing to hold a national meet of reservation activists here to press for a Parliamentary discussion on the Justice Ranganath Mishra Committee report, Convenor of National Movement for Muslim Reservation (NMMR) Syed Shahabuddin today called the report ''unique and unprecendented.'' Expressing their belief about the Mishra Report which suggested 10 per cent exclusive quota for the Muslims, Mr Shahabuddin said, ''It is the first national commission headed by a former Chief Justice of India which quantify the reservation.'' ''The Meet’s main purpose is to build a Muslim consensus which would contribute towards crystallisation of political support for the implementation of the Mishra Report,'' he informed. *Shoot Bollywood films in Vienna: Engl
Vienna Tourist Board (VTB) Director for Market & Media Management Gudrun Engl today invited Bollywood producers for shooting their films in Vienna. *'Gundala Mary Matha' feast begins Feb 9
Three-day 'Gunadala Mary Matha Annual Feast' will begin at Gunadala, near here, tomorrow. *Men posing as astrologers decamp with jewellery worth Rs 2 lakhs
Three youths posing as astrologers duped the wife of a Collectorate official and made way with gold jewellery worth around Rs two lakh. *BJP vows to get Gangtok DD Kendra operational
In a move aimed at catching more eyeballs to its activities in Sikkim, the BJP has vowed to get the 'slumbering' Doordarsshan Kendra Gangtok operational by organising a dharna by thousands of its youth cadres in front of the DD headquarters 'Prashar Bharati' in New Delhi this summer. *Scrap Parikh Committee report, CITU asks Govt
The CPI(M)-affiliated Centre of Indian Trade Unions (CITU) today asked the Manmohan Singh Government to desist from decontrolling the petrol and diesel prices or face nation-wide agitation including a strike. *Punjab wants Health ministry to clear PAU-201 rice variety
To pave way for milling of PAU 201 variety of paddy in Punjab at the earliest, Chief Minister Parkash Singh Badal today sought the personal intervention of Union Health and Family Welfare Minister Ghulam Nabi Azad to immediately clear samples of this variety. The milling of this variety had been stopped due to high breakage content of its rice. The millers had gone to the extent of claiming that this variety was not fit for human consumption as it had a very high iron content. *All India Whips Conference begins on Feb 10
Around 125 delegates consisting of Ministers of Parliamentary Affairs of States, Chief whips and Whips of political parties in the two Houses of Parliament and in the Legislative Assemblies and Councils of the States, UTs and other leaders will be participating in the 15th all India Whips Conference to be held here on February 10-11. *Lucknow,the most air polluted city in state
State capital of Lucknow is among the most air polluted cities of Uttar Pradesh, the state assembly was informed today. *UP govt asks the Centre to decide about new High court bench
Uttar Pradesh government today said that it had requested the Centre to take decision with regard to setting up a separate bench of Allahabad High Court in western part of the state. *TN a major beneficiary of scheme to upgrade technology
Union Textiles Minister Dayanidhi Maran today said that Tamil Nadu has been a major beneficiary of the Technology Upgradation Fund Scheme (TUFS). Of the Rs 67,222 crore subsidy disbursed under the scheme, the state has got Rs 18,933 crore, which is 28 per cent of the total subsidy disbursed, he said, inaugurating two cotton sales depots, one here and another in Rajapalayam, set up by the Cotton Corporation of India Limited (CCL) under the depots Sale Scheme. He said that these depots will store bales from cotton producing states like Gujarat and Maharashtra and sell them to local mills. *Jaiswal inaugurates 17th conference of statistics orgs.
Minister of State for Statistics and Programme Implementation Sriprakash Jaiswal today stressed the need for accurate statistics for planning and called upon official statisticians in the country to gear up and make available new data in a timebound manner. *City's most wanted rowdies killed in encounter
Police today shot dead two notorious rowdies, identified as 'Dindigul' Pandi and 'Guduvanchery' Velu in an encounter at Panayur, off East coast. *Pro-Telangana activists stop screening of 'Adurs'
The pro-Telangana activists today stopped the screening of junior NTR's film 'Adurs' across the Telangana region, protesting the alleged objectionable remarks made by the producer of the film and TDP legislator Kodali Nani. *Lok Satta takes a dig at Cong govt on reservation
The Lok Satta party today claimed that the state government had only itself to blame for the High Court striking down four per cent reservations for Muslims in government jobs and educational institutions. Talking to the mediapersons, party leaders Katari Srinivasa Rao and Ishaq Khan said the government, which acted in haste has to regret at leisure now. In its eagerness to draw political mileage, the state government had provided for the reservation without doing its homework on the subject properly, they charged. The Lok Satta leaders said reservations to Backward Classes among the minorities could be there so long as the total percentage did not exceed 50 per cent, the ceiling fixed by the Supreme Court. A scientific study should have been carried out before providing reservations for the backward among Muslims, they opined. The party leaders wanted the government to ensure that the High Court verdict did not harm the interests of Muslims, who had already availed reservations in education and Government jobs. *Governor to preside over concluding function of MIFF-2010
Maharashtra Governor K Sankaranarayanan will preside over the closing function of the 11th Mumbai International Film Festival for Documentary, Short and Animation Films (MIFF-2010) here tomorrow. *Justice Kurian sworn in as Chief Justice of HP high court
Justice Kurian Joseph was today sworn in as Chief Justice of Himachal Pradesh High Court in a simple yet impressive ceremony held at Raj Bhawan here. *Indian economy expected to grow 7.2 pc in FY10: CSO
Indian economy is expected to register a growth of 7.2 per cent during this fiscal as against 6.7 per cent reported last year, with the six per cent plus expansion seen in various sectors except agriculture, according to the data released by Central Statistical Organisation (CSO) here today. *Funds ''gobbled up'' by corruption
Union Minister of State for Heavy Industries and Public Enterprises Arun Yadav has alleged that development funds being provided to Madhya Pradesh by the Centre are being gobbled up by corruption. *More than 100 soldiers buried under snow in Gulmarg heights
More than 100 soldiers were buried alive after an avalanche hit their tented accommodation at Gujarhut in Khilanmarg area in Gulmarg heights, which received very heavy snowfall during the past three days. *Woman attempts to commit suicide in Kashmir
Yet another woman attempted to commit suicide in the Kashmir valley, where about half a dozen people, mostly women, committed or made attempt to end their lives in the past two weeks. *Rathore attacked outside Chandigarh court
Former Haryana DGP S P S Rathore, convicted in the Ruchika molestation case, got injured when a youth with, a knife in his hand attacked him oustide the district court complex here today. The disgraced DGP received injuries on his face when the youth, who was later nabbed by the police and identified as Utsav, punched him in the face thrice as he came out of the court. He was holding a small knife in his hand. *Cong accuses BJP of misusing Govt mony for Convention
Congress leader Anil Shastri has accused Madhya Pradesh's ruling Bharatiya Janata Party of misusing government machinery to organise the party's National Convention getting underway here on February 17. *More than 100 soldiers buried under snow in Gulmarg heights, 5 dead
Five soldiers were killed and twenty others seriously injured when more than 100 personnel were buried under snow in Gulmarg heights in north Kashmir district of Baramulla. *Mirwaiz, Bilal still under house arrest, about 150 other arrested
Chairman of the moderate Hurriyat Conference (HC) Mirwaiz Moulvi Omar Farooq and Jammu and Kashmir Liberation Front (JKLF) chief Mohammad Yaseen Malik and about half a dozen other separaist leaders remained confined in their houses because of restrictions imposed on them. *Akmal, coach Alam left out of Pak squad; Malik named T20 skipper
Off-colour wicket-keeper Kamran Akmal was today left out of the 14-member Pakistan squad led by Shoaib Malik even as the future of coach Intikhab Alam hung in the balance ahead of the two Twenty20 Internationals against England in Dubai, later this month. *AIMIM activists lay siege to Secretariat; taken into custody
Hundreds of irate activists of the All India Majilis-E-Itihadul Muslimeen (AIMIM)laid a siege to the Secretariat to protest the State Government's alleged failure in presenting the cause of Backward Groups within the Muslim Community before the Andhra Pradesh High Court which struck down reservation for Muslims today. More than 40 AIMIM activists were taken into preventive custody to bring the situation under control, police said. *Students must strive to bring about social change:Meira Kumar
Lok Sabha Speaker Meira Kumar today exhorted students to guard against social evils like gender discrimination, dowry system, domestic violence and female foeticide. *CM holds "strategic session" with Cabinet Colleagues
Ahead of the Budget Session of the State Assembly next week, Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister K Rosaiah today held a "strategic session" with 11 of his Cabinet colleagues to tackle the Opposition Attack on various issues, including the vexed Telangana and price rise. *AP Govt to move SC on Muslim quota order
The Andhra Pradesh Government has decided to appeal in the Supreme Court against the ruling of the Andhra Pradesh High Court which today struck down the law providing four per cent reservation to 15 Backward groups within the Muslim Community. *AP HC rules against quota for Muslims
In a significant judgement, a Constitution Bench of the Andhra Pradesh High Court today set aside a law enacted by the State Assembly and an enabling Government Order promulgated in 2007 providing for four per cent reservation to 15 Backward Groups within the Muslim Community. *Heavy snowfall in Narkanda, Kufri, NH-21 closed
The tourist resorts of Narkanda and Khara Pathar in Shimla district experienced heavy snowfall this morning which blocked NH-21, leading to suspension of road traffic. *Rain, snowfall in Jammu region
Intense cold waves sweep across this region after intermittent rains and snowfall since past 24 hours. *J&K government shrinking amid credibility loss: Mehbooba
President of main opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Mehbooba Mufti said Chief Minister Omar Abdullah's plea to the Central government on killing of a 16-year-old youth at Brane Nishat was an acknowledgement of his failure to govern the state. *Railway revenue earnings up by 8.56% during Apr-'09-Jan'10
Total approximate earnings of Indian Railways on originating basis during April 2009 to January 2010 was Rs 70,501.65 crore compared to Rs 64,943.32 crore during the same period last year, registering an increase of 8.56 per cent. According to an official release issued here today, the total goods earnings have gone up from Rs 44,035.66 crore during April 2009 to January 2010 to Rs 47,763.29 crore during April 2008 to January 2009, an increase of 8.47 per cent. The total passenger revenue earnings during first ten months of the financial year 2009-10 were Rs 19,393.26 crore compared to Rs 18,057.41 crore during the same period last year, registering an increase of 7.40 per cent. The revenue earnings from other coaching amounted to Rs 1903.31 crore during April 2009 to January 2010 compared to Rs 1666.54 crore during the same period last year, an increase of 14.21 per cent. *BJP attacks PM, calls non-NDA parties to unite against price rise
Launching a frontal attack on Prime Minister Manmohan Singh for his Government's 'total failure' to check the food prices and inflation, the BJP today gave a call to non-NDA parties also to join hands to corner the UPA in the coming Budget Session of Parliament. Asserting that it was not proper to blame just Agriculture Minister Sharad Pawar for the current state of affairs, BJP President Nitin Gadkari said the Prime Minister being the head of the Government should be held responsible. *Manu Sharma's ex-lawyer R K Naseem breathes last
Jessica Lall murder convict Manu Sharma's ex-lawyer R K Naseem, who suffered multiple brain injuries after being attacked allegedly by former BJP MLA Vinod Sharma in January, breathed his last here today. *Rainfall greets Delhiites, city maintains warmth
Denizens of Delhi were greeted by traces of rainfall today even as the capital maintained its warm and cloudy conditions. *Children should make India prosperous: UP Guv
Uttar Pradesh Governor B L Joshi today said children should strive to make India a prosperous country and build an environment of harmony and peace. *Hut buried under avalanche at Gulmarg
A hut was entombed under an avalanche at world famous ski resort of Gulmarg in north Kashmir, official sources said here today. *Bajaj Electricals eyes Rs 5,000 cr sales
Consumer durable and lighting major Bajaj Electricals, which is on an upward trend with good growth and a overwhelming response to is recent QIP issue, is eyeing net sales of Rs 5,000 crore in the next four years, a top company official today said. *UP legislators get major hike in salary and allowances
Effecting a major hike in the salary and allowances of legislators, Uttar Pradesh government today announced to raise the emoluments of members of both the Houses by 66 per cent. *Police cane-charge unruly migrant labourers
Police today resorted to mild cane charge and burst tear gas shells to disperse an unruly mob of migrant industrial labourers who had jammed the Focal Point-Gadaipur road in protest against the criminal assault on their colleagues near Focal Point late last night. *Self-immolation case: teacher succumbs to burn injuries
Kiranjit Kaur, an EGS teacher of Faridkot, who had sustained 90 per cent burn injures in a self-immolation bid here yesterday evening, succumbed to her injuries in a private hospital at Ludhiana in the early hours today. *Strike cripples life in Srinagar
Life remained crippled in Srinagar and some other major towns and tehsil headquarters in the Kashmir valley for the 8th day today due to the strike. *About 30 soldiers missing after being caught in avalanche in Kashmir
About 30 soldiers went missing after they were caught in a snowstorm in Gulmarg sector, official sources said here today. *Rain brings relief to farmers of Punjab
Widespread rain broke the prolonged dry winter spell in Punjab and brought relief to farmers of the State. *CRPF's 125-member women unit heads for peacekeeping in Liberia
Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) gave the green signal to its women contingent to leave for Liberia for a United Nations Peacekeeping assignment today. Addressing the contingent on this occasion, CRPF Director General (DG) Vikram Srivastava said, ''You are not only representing the Force but also representing the country.'' The contingent has been posted in the West African country for a year. Accompanied by some male members as support staff, the unit mostly consists of women who are mothers. *Educational institutions remain closed in temple town
In view of bandh call given by the Joint Action committee (JAC) of students for Unified Andhra Pradesh in protest against the arrest of students of Acharya Nagarjuna University (ANU) during their 'padayatra', almost all educational institutions remained closed here today. *Sehwag slams century, South Africa still in command
Opener Virender Sehwag scored a responsible 18th Test century before throwing it away as South Africa tightened their grip on the first Test against India on the third afternoon, being played at the VCA Stadium at Jamtha here today. *Punjabi Univ now eyes inter varsity baseball
After winning the title in All-India Inter-Varsity Handball Championship in both the men and women sections recently, MAKA Trophy winners Punjabi University, Patiala, is now eyeing to win the All-India Inter-Varsity Baseball Championship which kicks off here tomorrow. *Bopanna-Qureshi clinch maiden ATP doubles title at SA Open
Indian Davis Cupper Rohan Bopanna and his Pakistani partner Aisam-ul-Haq Qureshi overcame intial hiccups and rallied back from a set down to defeat Karol Beck and Harold Levy in the finals of the doubles event at the 442,500 dollar South African Open here. *Fisherman dies as boat capsizes
A fisherman, who set out for fishing in his fibreglass boat with another, drowned when the boat capsized near the fishing harbour at old town here. *LS Speaker concerned at MPs' absence
Expressing concern at the absence of MPs in Parliament, especially during Question Hour, Lok Sabha Speaker Meira Kumar today said she would use her good offices to persuade them to attend the House for smooth conduct of business. *3 killed in mishap involving Govt Chief Whip escort jeep
Three people, including a woman, were killed on the spot and four seriously injured in an accident involving Government Chief Whip Bhatti Vikramarka's escort jeep and an auto at Dandu Malkapuram in Choutuppal Mandal of the district today. *Removal of Nandi idol leads to communal tension
Tension prevailed in Bhalki town of the district today and section 144 was imposed following the removal of a 'Nandi' -bull idol from a place of worship by the authorities last night as it was obstructing traffic. *Six killed, 12 injured as avalanche buries Kashmir army camp (Second Lead)
At least six soldiers of the Indian Army were killed and 12 injured Monday when a massive avalanche struck a high altitude warfare training camp in Jammu and Kashmir's Baramulla district. *7 TNEL employees injured in explosion
Seven employees of the Tamil Nadu Explosives Limited, including a Safety officer, were injured in an explosion this morning. *Higher education should play critical role in society: Governor
Andhra Pradesh Governor E S L Narasimhan today said higher education in the emerging knowledge economy was expected to play a critical role in the socio-economic transformation of societies, particularly in the developing countries, including India. *Karunanidhi donates 1,000 rare books to library
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M Karunanidhi today donated 1,000 rare books to the upcoming Anna Centenary Library, a world class public library being built by the state government at Kotturpuram. *ISRO will test liquid stage later this month: Radhakrishnan
After the successful static testing of Solid Propellant Booster Rocket Stage S-200 for GSLV Mk III Launch Vehicle at the spaceport of Sriharikota, the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) would test the liquid stage (two liquid engines with 110 tonnes of propellants) at the Liquid Propulsion Centre at Mahendragiri in Tamil Nadu later this month. *NABARD sanctions Rs 69.89 cr to K'taka under RIDFXV
The National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) has sanctioned Rs 69.89 crore under RIDF XV for infrastructure development in Karnataka. This includes Rs 19 crore for 31 minor irrigation projects, Rs 14.60 crore for construction of six Government Industrial Training Institutes, Rs 35.56 crore for 69 rural road and 35 bridge projects and Rs 73.14 lakh for establishment of four rural markets, according to a release here today. The 31 minor irrigation projects to be implemented by the State Water Resources Department in Bijapur, Bagalkot, Koppal, Gulbarga, Haveri, Dharwad, Davanagere, Chitradurga and Chikkaballapur Districts, on completion, would provide irrigation facilities to 1,837.42 hectares besides generating recurring employment of 100 jobs per year and non-recurring employment of 6.67 lakh man days. The road and bridge projects would provide all weather roads and connectivity, to the extent of 184.80 km and 896.48 m respectively, to 92 villages, 27 rural marketing centres, two pilgrimage places (construction of bridge on Asangi-Alur road in Bagalkot district and construction of bridge on Madappadi-Khadyaru road in Dakshin Kannada district) and one tourist centre, spread over 25 districts in the state. Non-recurring employment generation from these projects, to be implemented by the three Departments of Rural Development and Panchayati Raj, Public Works and Tourism, was expected to be 14.85 lakh man days. *Banks take up pilot project on smart card based payment
State Level Bankers' Committee Chairman Basant Seth today said that lead banks in the state have taken up a pilot project on smart card-based payment system in Bellary, Chitradurg and Gulbarga districts covering social security pensions and wage earners. *Political activists, farmers protest against Bt Brinjal
Opposing the approval for its consumption, activists belonging to various political parties and farmers burnt Bt brinjals in effigy here today. *Policeman among 5 booked under Gangster Act
A policeman and four others were booked under the Gangster Act for selling government cartridges to inter-state mafia gangs in Cantonment area of the district today. *Coast Guard apprehends 14 foreign poachers from Andaman sea
The Indian Coast Guard has apprehended 11 Myanmarese and three Thai poachers, along with their boat, near Bompaka Island of Nicobar Group of Islands. PRO of Indian Coast Guard Commandant Vijay Singh told UNI today that the Indian Coast Guard Ship(ICGS) on its patrol sighted a suspicious boat and later apprehended it near Bompaka Island between Chowra Island and Tillangchong Island on Sunday afternoon. ''The boat namely ‘SaPong Khol’ then increased the speed and tried to escape but ICGS intercepted it and poachers involved in illegal activities,'' the commandant said. *Fresh trouble for Varun as UP Assembly Speaker reserves judgement
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MP Varun Gandhi was again in trouble when Congress Legislature Party leader Pramod Tiwari today took strong exception to his recent statement against Chief Minister Mayawati. *Cong members stage walkout over law against adulteration
The Congress members today staged a noisy walkout from the Uttar Pradesh Assembly after the state government refused to consider the demands of the party to make new stringent law to punish the guilty involved in adulteration of food items and selling spurious medicines. *Girl attempts self immolation in UP
A girl attempted suicide by setting herself ablaze in Naut area of this Uttar Pradesh district today. *Eleven soldiers killed, 15 injured, three missing in Kashmir
Eleven soldiers, including an officer, were killed, 15 others were injured while three are missing after a portion of tented accommodation of Army was buried under huge avalanche in Gulmarg heights in north Kashmir district of Baramulla today. *Moderate to heavy snowfall, rains results in cold in Kashmir
Moderate, heavy and very heavy snowfall in upper reaches and rains in plains in the Kashmir valley resulted in considerable drop in the temperature, disrupting normal life. *Asif cannot play in UAE, says PCB
Mohammad Asif will not be able to enter the United Arab Emirates (UAE) after the authorities refused to revoke the travelling restrictions imposed on the controversial Pakistan pacer. *Woman kills husband with paramour
A man was hacked to death by his wife and her latter's paramour in Khairagarh area of the Uttar Pradesh district late last night, according to police today. *Andhra to challenge high court order on Muslim reservation
The Andhra Pradesh government Monday decided to challenge in the Supreme Court the verdict of the high court quashing a legislation for four percent reservation to Muslims in education and jobs. *Teachers stage dharna before Raj Bhawan
Non-provincialised teachers of Assam today staged a dharna in front of the Raj Bhawan demanding its intervention to make their school provincialised. *Mayurbhanj bags MGNREGA excellence award
Mayurbhanj, geographically the biggest district in Orissa, predominantly inhabited by tribals, has bagged the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA) excellence award for its significant success achieved during 2008-09. *WB govt announces 10 pc reservation for Muslims
Acting first on the Ranganath Mishra Panel recommendations, the West Bengal government today announced 10 per cent job reservation for Muslims under the OBC quota, excluding the creamy layer. *Rain likely in Jammu and Kashmir, Uttarakhand
Rain or snow are likely to occur at many places in Jammu and Kashmir, Uttarakhand and Himachal Pradesh. Rain or thundershowers are likely to occur at a few places in west Uttar Pradesh and at isolated places in Arunachal Pradesh, Sub-Himalayan West Bengal, Sikkim, east Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan, west Madhya Pradesh and south Gujarat. Mainly dry weather will prevail in Assam, Meghalaya, Nagaland, Manipur, Mizoram, Tripura, Gangetic West Bengal, Orissa, Jharkhand, Bihar, east Madhya Pradesh, Vidarbha, Chattisgarh, south Gujarat, Saurashtra, Kutch, Konkan, Goa, Madhya Maharashtra, Marathwada, Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, Karnataka and Kerala. Night temperature was appreciably below normal in Vidarbha, north coastal Andhra Pradesh, in some parts of Assam, Sub-Himalayan West Bengal andf Telanagana. It was below normal in Manipur, Rayalaseema, Kerala and in some parts of Orissa, Jharkhand, Chattisgarh, south coastal Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu and coastal and south interior Karnataka. It was appreciably to markedly above normal in Sikkim, Haryana, Punjab, Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Gujarat, Konkan, Goa and north Madhya Maharashtra and in some parts of east Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand and Marathwada. It was above normal in Himachal Pradesh, Jammu and Kashmir and south Madhya Maharashtra and in some parts of west Uttar Pradesh. Rain or thundershowers occurred at many places in Jammu and Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh and at few places in Punjab and at isolated places in Uttarakhand, Haryana and west Rajasthan. Mainly dry weather prevailed in Uttar Pradesh and east Rajasthan. *Molester cop Rathore stabbed in face outside court (Third Lead)
Former Haryana police chief S.P.S. Rathore, convicted of molesting teenager Ruchika Girhotra in 1990, was stabbed thrice in the face by a youth wielding a sharp-edged pocket knife outside the district court complex here Monday. *Pro-CPM tribal front seizes revenue land
The pro-CPI (M) Adivasi Kshema Samithi (AKS) continued its land seizure agitation by encroaching upon 67 acre of ''revenue land'' at Vellaramkunnu in this district of Kerala today. *Youth killed in land dispute
A youth was killed and three others sustained injuries following a land dispute in Khargupur area of this Uttar Pradesh district today. *Orissa demands more forces to fight Maoists
Orissa has demanded five more battalions of central paramilitary forces to fight the Maoists, an official release said Monday. *Sadbhav Engineering secures Rs 136.83cr orderfrom Northen Coalfields
Sadbhav Engineering Ltd today said it has bagged a contract worth Rs 136.83 crore from Northen Coalfields Ltd, a subsidiary of state-run Coal India Ltd. *Six killed, 450 trapped as avalanche buries Kashmir army camp (Lead)
At least six soldiers of the Indian Army were killed and more than 450 trapped Monday when a massive avalanche struck a high altitude warfare training camp in Jammu and Kashmir\'s Baramulla district. *Washington's nudge behind India-Pakistan talks, asks Advani
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader L.K. Advani Monday asked aloud if the government's decision to start foreign secretary-level talks with Pakistan was the “upshot of a powerful nudge from Washington”. *Andhra High Court quashes reservation for Muslims (Lead)
The Andhra Pradesh High Court Monday quashed a legislation providing four percent reservation to Muslims in education and jobs, terming it unconstitutional. *Face of 2000-year-old woman reconstructed
The face of the 2000-year-old body of a woman, which was found in a bog in Denmark, has been reconstructed. *Race on to save Britain's only Roman chariot racetrack
Residents of Colchester in the UK are trying to raise money to save the country's only Roman chariot racetrack. *Dharohar fusion group performs at Kala Godha Fest
Fusion group 'Dharohar', comprising UK beatboxer Jason Singh and Rajasthani folk musicians, gave a scintillating musical performance at the ongoing Kala Godha Festival here. *Snowfall cheers hoteliers, tourists in Manali
A fresh spell of snowfall here on Monday spread a wave of cheer among not just tourists, presently visiting the State, but also hoteliers in Manali, a hill resort. he heavy snowfall has thrilled all of them, as it has occurred after a wait of three long years.oteliers here expect an encouraging turnout of tourists to experience the snowfall over the next couple of weeks. *SSB organises confidence-building camp in West Bengal
The Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB) which guards country's border with Nepal, conducted a confidence-building camp here in a bid to increase the interaction with the people and win their confidence. *Delhi High Court asks to speed up 1984' riots case
The Delhi High Court on Monday asked the trial court to conduct the hearing of the 1984 anti-Sikh riots case within six months, and informed that a special team has been formed to look after the case. *Foreign artistes perform at Khajuraho Dance Festival
The week-long Khanjuraho Dance Festival, organized annually by the Kala Parishad in Madhya Pradesh, concluded with enchanting classical dance performances by international dancers on Sunday. *Extraordinary 1,700-year-old sarcophagus cover on view in Israel
Reports indicate that an extraordinary 1,700 year old sarcophagus cover is on view for the first time for the general public in Israel. *Six killed, 450 trapped as avalanche hits army camp
At least six Indian Army officials were killed and more than 450 trapped Monday when a massive avalanche struck a high altitude warfare training camp in Jammu and Kashmir\'s Baramulla district. *Rain in Punjab, Haryana, Chandigarh
Various parts of Punjab, Haryana and their joint capital Chandigarh had isolated spells of rain Monday. The weatherman has forecast heavy showers till the middle of the week. *Rathore stabbed outside Chandigarh court
Former Haryana police chief S.P.S. Rathore was injured in the face when he was stabbed outside the district court complex here Monday. He was coming out of court after appearing in the Ruchika Girhotra molestation case, for which he has been convicted. *India needs more research on climate change: Shyam Saran
After a goof-up in the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change's (IPCC) report on melting of Himalayan glaciers, the Prime Minister's Special Envoy on Climate Change Monday called detailed research in India on the impact of global warming in the country. *Five of a family burnt to death in Uttar Pradesh
Five members of a family were burnt to death while six were severely injured when a fire broke out at their house in Uttar Pradesh's Etawah district, police said Monday. *Maoist guerrillas blow up rail track in Orissa (Lead)
A rail track was blown up by Maoists early Monday near Bhalulata railway station in Orissa's Sundergarh district, an official said. *Heavy snowfall in Manali cheers skiers
Lovers of winter sports are thrilled as the Himalayan tourist resort of Manali and its nearby areas in Himachal Pradesh have been receiving heavy snowfall since early Monday. *Rathore stabbed in face outside Chandigarh court (Second Lead)
Former Haryana police chief S.P.S. Rathore, convicted of molesting teenager Ruchika Girhotra in 1990, was stabbed in the face by a youth wielding a sharp-edged weapon outside the district court complex here Monday. *Exposure to industrial cleaner increases Parkinson's disease risk
A new study has linked an industrial cleaner to increased risk of Parkinson's disease. *Meet 'America's Tweethearts'
A loved-up couple with a joint Twitter account and a joint blog have entitled themselves "America's Tweethearts" after having 140plus followers on the popular microblogging website. *Chhattisgarh seeks Rs.815 crore for police resources
Chhattisgarh, one of India's states worst-hit by leftist militancy, has sought Rs.815 crore from the central government to strengthen police resources, officials said Monday. *Manipur to have new Industrial Training Institute
Minority Affairs Minister Salman Khurshid will lay the foundation stone of an Industrial Training Institute (I T I), at Lilong in Manipur's Thoubal district tomorrow. *Unidentified assailant punched and stabbed Rathore, is arrested
Former Haryana Director General of Police (DGP) SPS Rathore, who has been charged for allegedly molesting teenager Ruchika Girhotra, a young promising tennis star in 1990s, was on Monday punched and stabbed thrice with a blunt instrument by an unidentified assailant outside the court promises. The assailant has been arrested. *Youth stabs Rathore outside Chandigarh court (Lead)
Former Haryana director general of police S.P.S. Rathore, who is convicted in the Ruchika Girhotra molestation case, was suddenly attacked Monday with a sharp-edged knife by a youth as he came out of the district court complex here in Sector 17. *Rathore attacked by Ahmedabad resident
The assailant, who was arrested by the police following his attacks on former Haryana Director General of Police (DGP) SPS Rathore has been identified as Utsav, a resident of Ahmedabad. He posed as a journalist to get up close to Rathore. *Oestrogen-only HRT 'raises asthma risk after menopause'
A new study has revealed that oestrogen-only hormone replacement therapy (HRT) may put menopausal women at increased asthma risk. *27 cuneiform tablets from 2500 BC unearthed in Syria
Archaeological expeditions working at North-eastern Syria have discovered several collective tombs and parts of seals with different shapes in addition to 27 cuneiform tablets dating back to 2500 BC. *Increased snowfall in Antarctica linked to Australian drought
Reports indicate that scientists have discovered a link between the ongoing drought in the south western corner of Australia and increased snowfall in parts of Antarctica. *Teacher raped and burnt in Madhya Pradesh
The condition of a 19-year-old tribal woman who was held captive for two days, then raped and set on fire in Madhya Pradesh's Barwani district is stable, police said Monday. *Bihar villagers burn job cards
Angry unemployed residents of a village in Bihar's Vaishali district burnt their job cards provided under the central government's flagship employment programme to protest the failure of authorities to give them work. *Commission should have submitted report to Govt: Eshwarappa
Taking strong exception to Justice Somashekara Committee, appointed to inquire into attacks on Churches and other places of worships in Karnataka, BJP Karnataka President K S Eshwarappa today reiterated his charge that the Commission had broken all tradition followed all these years by various commissions. *4 held in connection with murder of rowdy
Police today arrested four persons in connection with murder of a rowdy sheeter Shekar on February two in the city. *Ruchika molestation case: In-camera hearings start
In-camera hearings in two pleas related to the molestation of teenager Ruchika Girhotra molestation started in a district and sessions court here Monday. *1984 Sikh riots: Trial court told to wrap up cases in six months
The Delhi High Court Monday directed the trial court to wrap up the four cases pending in the 1984 anti-Sikh riot cases within six months. *Snow closes Jammu-Srinagar highway third day running
The Jammu-Srinagar highway remained closed Monday for the third consecutive day due to snow and slippery road conditions. *Bipan Chandra gives lessons on history books
The next edition of the World Book Fair will have a special section on history, eminent historian and chairman of the National Book Trust (NBT) Bipan Chandra has said. *Amitabh Bachchan supports medical centre at Kochi
Bollywood actor Amitabh Bachchan has unveiled a project founded by Oscar Award winner Resul Pookutty here to provide medical assistance to poor patients. *Undeclared curfew again in downtown Srinagar
Undeclared curfew was again imposed in the downtown, Shehar-e-Khas and outskirts this morning to prevent any march towards the United Nations Military Observers (UNMO) office at Sonawar. *Five held in Guwahati, explosives seized
Five people were arrested and a large cache of explosives, including 500 detonators and gelatin sticks, were seized here Monday, police said. *Punjab teacher dies after setting herself ablaze
A 27-year-old teacher, who set herself on fire in this Punjab town during a protest, died in a private hospital in Ludhiana early Monday, doctors said. *Tension in Jalandhar after attack on migrants
There was tension in this Punjab town Monday after unidentified men on a motorcycle attacked and injured two migrant workers the night before. *CRPF women contingent heads for Liberia UN peace mission
The Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) on Monday flagged of its fourth women contingent to Liberia for a United Nations Peace Keeping assignment. *Andhra High Court quashes reservation for Muslims
The Andhra Pradesh High Court Monday quashed a legislation providing four percent reservation to Muslims in education and jobs. *Bifurcation issue heats UP Assy
Uttar Pradesh Assembly today witnessed noisy scenes over the issue of division of the state when the Samajwadi Party members opposed the idea, while members from RLD pressed for it. *Curfew-like restrictions in Srinagar to prevent separatist rally
Strict security restrictions have been imposed in this Jammu and Kashmir summer capital to prevent a separatist march scheduled later Monday. *Stephen Hawking's initials seen in space
The most detailed map yet of the Cosmic Microwave Background (CMB), the afterglow of the big bang, has revealed the initials of world renowned physicist Stephen Hawking - "SH". *Novel mouse model sheds light on causes of childhood deafness
Scientists from Baylor College of Medicine in Texas have developed a mouse model mimicking childhood deafness, which they believe would provide important insights into the cause of the condition. *Scientists identify gene that improves quality of reprogrammed stem cells
In a new research, scientists have found that a genetic molecule, Tbx3, which is important to the early developmental processes in mammals, can improve the quality of stem cells that have been reprogrammed from differentiated cells. *Economic impact of Arctic melt could amount to 2.4 trillion dollars by 2050
In a new report, scientists have determined that the economic impact of losing the Arctic's climate-cooling services could total a minimum 2.4 trillion dollars by the year 2050. *Ruchika case proceedings to be heard in-camera
The Punjab and Haryana High Court on Monday agreed to hold in-camera proceedings in the Ruchika Girhotra molestation case that involves former Haryana Director General of Police (DGP) SPS Rathore. *Geoengineering may endanger marine life by decreasing oxygen in lakes
A team of scientists has claimed that geoengineering our climate with the help of volcanoes may result in a decrease in the level of oxygen in lakes, threatening marine life. *Shahrukh a Pakistani agent: VHP
Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP) General Secretary Praveen Togadia today accused Bollywood actor Shahrukh Khan of being an ''agent of the Pakistani jehadis.'' He vented his ire against Mr Khan for speaking in favour of Pakistani cricketers who were not selected in the Indian Premier League (IPL) auction. *Information on landscape diversity can help in conservation of insects
In a new research, scientists used satellite images to collect information on the topography and diversity of habitats in a particular landscape, in order to help in the conservation of insects like butterflies. *Prominent criminal lawyer dies after attack
Noted criminal lawyer R.K. Naseem, who was allegedly attacked by a close relative and former Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) legislator Vinod Sharma, Monday succumbed to his injuries at a city hospital. *Akram to probe Pakistan's dismal show in Australia
In a bid to probe national team's dismal performance Down Under, former skipper Wasim Akram has been invited to join the six-member inquiry committee constituted by the PCB. *Passive militancy a cause for concern:Lapang
Meghalaya Chief Minister DD Lapang has said the security situation in the state is ''stable'', but admitted that ''passive militancy'' is still a cause for concern. *Police yet to trace former DGM's killer
Police were yet to trace the murderer of former DGM of Bokaro Steel Plant Ltd Tapan Kumar Palit, whose body was found last evening in an outhouse here. *Nagarjuna Construction secures five orders worth Rs 583 cr
Nagarjuna Construction Company Limited today announced that it has secured five orders aggregating Rs 583 crore. The company bagged an order valued at Rs 238 crore from the Director of Public Health Engineering, Kolkata, for Surface Water Based Piped Water Supply Scheme at Chakdah Municipality of Nadia District, West Bengal, to be completed over a period of 15 months, a press release here said. The second order was from the Mahanadi Coal Fields Limited, Sambalpur District, Orissa, for drilling, excavation, dumping, spreading and Dozing works, valued at Rs 124 crore to be completed over a period of 36 months. It bagged the third order from National Water Supply and Drainage Board, Sri Lanka, for construction of Mahara and Blygama Water Supply Schemes valued at Rs 85 crore to be completed over a period of 20 months. The fourth order was from Slum Rehabilitation Authority, Nagpur, for construction of tenements, developments of infrastructure and amenities for Rehabilitation of Slums under BSUP-JNNURM Scheme, valued at Rs 78 crore and to be completed over 18 months. The fifth order was from the Executive Director, SPL Realtors Private Limited, Bangalore, for construction of residential project 'Shriram Surabhi' at Mallasandra, Bangalore valued at Rs 58 crore abd to be completed over a period of 15 months, the release added. *4-year-old boy kidnapped, Rs 10 lakh demanded as ransom
Close on the heels of the sensational kidnap and brutal killing of a ten-year-old girl Vaishnavi at Vijayawada a few days back, two unidentified persons kidnapped a four-year-old boy and demanded Rs ten lakh for his release at Khajipura area under Sha Ali Banda Police Station limits in the city today. *High court upholds life for one in MAMC gang rape (Lead)
Stating that he acted "not only as a beast but also as a savage", the Delhi High Court Monday upheld life imprisonment for one in the 2002 gang rape of a Maulana Azad Medical College (MAMC) student. The other person held guilty by a lower court was set free. *RSS Kerala unit all set for Bhagwat's visit
The Kerala unit of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) is all set to welcome their chief Mohan Bhagwat on his maiden visit to the state Feb 24 and 25. *UP brings talent hunt to jails
The Uttar Pradesh government will organise talent hunt in jails of the State, which is first of its kind in the country. *BHEL bags Rs 1,016 cr contract for hydroelectric project in Bhutan
State-owned power equipment maker Bharat Heavy Electricals Ltd (BHEL) today said it has bagged an order worth Rs 1,016 crore for 1,200 MW hydroelectric project in Bhutan. *Buddhadeb Bhattacharjee slams Centre for price rise
West Bengal Chief Minister Buddhadeb Bhattacharjee has slammed Central Government for the price rise. *Tripura CM raises seven-point demand in internal security meet
Tripura Chief Minister Manik Sarkar has raised a seven-point charter of demands at the conference of Chief Ministers on internal security in New Delhi under the chairmanship of Prime Minister Manmohan Singh. *Maoists torch truck, tractor in Bihar
Maoist guerrillas torched a truck and a tractor in a Bihar village early Monday to enforce a 72-hour shutdown to protest a proposed security operation against them, officials said. *Court upholds life for one in Maulana Azad rape case
The Delhi High Court Monday upheld life imprisonment for one of the two accused in the 2002 gang rape of a Maulana Azad Medical College (MAMC) student. *Self-immolation bid claims life of one in Kapurthala
A lady teacher died due to burns after she attempted to immolate herself to protest the state government's alleged apathy towards teachers. *Muslim quota unsustainable: Andhra High Court
The Andhra Pradesh High Court on Monday striked down the four percent quota for Muslims calling it unsustainable. *Scientists make stem cells pluripotent using virus-free technique
Scientists have discovered a new and easier way to transform stem cells from human fat into induced pluripotent stem cells using virus-free techniques. *Naxal threat is more dangerous than terror groups, CRPF chief
Newly appointed Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) Director General Vikram Srivastav o n Monday described Naxal violence in some parts of the country as more challenging than dealing with terrorist groups. *Maoists blow up railway tracks on the second day of 72-hour shutdown
Maoists blew up two railway tracks on the second day of the 72-hour shutdown call given by them on Sunday across the four states of Jharkhand, Orissa, Bihar and West Bengal. *Labourer's hand chopped for not settling Rs.600 debt
A man's right hand was mercilessly severed by a group of moneylenders after he failed to settle a debt of around Rs.600, police in Uttar Pradesh's Hardoi district said Monday. *Ten more test positive for swine flu in Gujarat
Ten more people tested positive for the deadly H1N1 virus during the last 24 hours, taking the total number of swine flu cases to 1,340 in Gujarat. *Termite wings may pave way for hydrophobic materials
The unique water-repelling ability of termites might help scientists from James Cook University in Townsville in developing new hydrophobic materials. *Indo-Bangla meet in Tripura
A high-level delegation from Bangladesh is scheduled to meet Indian officials at Sabroom in South district of Tripura today. *Chandramoli Kumar Prasad sworn in as SC judge
Justice Chandramoli Kumar Prasad today took over as new Supreme Court judge raising the strength of the apex court judges to 27. *DGP reviews Kumbh Mela Security arrangements
Ahead of the first Shahi Snan, scheduled on Mahashivratri, February 12, State Director General of Police Subhash Joshi reviewed the security arrangements at Kumbh Mela area here and asked the security forces to remain vigilant during the mela. *Bandh call by JAC evokes partial response in AP dist
The bandh call given by Joint Action Committee (JAC) of students for Unified Andhra Pradesh for closure of all educational institutions in Andhra and Rayalaseema regions evoked partial response in Krishna district today. *AP High court rules against reservation for Muslims
The Andhra Pradesh High Court today struck down the state government's decision to provide four per cent reservation to the Backward Classes among the Muslim community. *Sehwag, Badri battle after early wickets
Opener Virender Sehwag along with debutant S Badrinath steadied the innings with an unbeaten 63 run partnership for the fourth wicket after the South African pacers ripped through the Indian top order on the third morning of the first Test being played at the VCA Stadium here today. *'Thackeray would take a final call on Oz cricketers soon'
Shiv Sena today said it would take a ''final call'' on the participation of Australian cricketers in the forthcoming IPL in two-three days. *Bermuda keen to strengthen ties with India
Bermuda Prime Minister Dr Ewart Brown has urged Indian businessmen, especially from the finance, to invest in that sector and tourism in that country. *Ruchika case: Rathore's bail plea hearing today
The Punjab and Haryana High Court will on Monday hear the bail plea of former Haryana Director General of Police (DGP) SPS Rathore against the six-months sentence and conviction in the Ruchika Girhotra molestation case. *Boards, Corpn will be revamped after Budget Session: Eshwarappa
Karnataka BJP President K S Eshwarapa today said that Boards and Corporations will have new heads after Budget Session. *32 people rescued from Chenab river
As many as 32 people, caught in a flash flood, were today rescued from the Chenab river in Reasi district of Jammu and Kashmir. *Better technology proving boon to farmers to control pests
Spread of technology for eliminating fruit flies, major pest damaging guava crop, by using pheromone traps has proved to be a boon to the farmers in Ferozepur district and other surrounding areas in Punjab. *Akhada Parishad warns to boycot 'Shahi Snan'
Akhada Parishad, a nodal body of saints, has issued a warning to Kumbh Mela authorities of boycotting the 'Shahi Snan' if it fails to announce a fourth 'Shahi Snan' on March 30. *Akhadas decide on 'Shahi Snan' schedule
With various Akhadas of sanyasis and the Kumbh Mela administration finally reaching a consensus on the order in which they would proceed for the ''Shahi Snan'', the holy town is now all set for the holy dip on Mahshivratri on February 12 at Har Ki Paudi here. *NEEPCO to enhance power production by 2013-14
The North East Electric Power Corporation (NEEPCO) has announced to augment the electricity production to at least 2000 MW by next four years by expanding its operational activities in the region. *PC assures to resolve border fencing issue within 60 days
Union Home Minister P Chidambaram has assured to resolve the issue of fencing along the Indo-Bangla border within sixty days. *Maoists blow up tracks on Howrah-Mumbai route
Armed Maoists blew up railway tracks in between Bhalulata and Mahipada railway station, about 35 km from here late last night, causing disruption of train services on the Howrah-Mumbai route. *Pachauri's links with Reliance Industries raises eyebrows
UN Inter-Governmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) chief Dr. Rajendra Kumar Pachauri, already under fire over errors in a key 2007 report, has raised eyebrows for accepting help from Reliance Industries to promote his new novel. *Jharkhand govt. holds a pre-budget meet with farmer representatives
Ahead of the presentation of the 2010-11 budget, the Jharkhand Government invited representatives of farmers to note their grievances and suggestions for the agriculture sector. *Khooni Darwaza rape case: High Court upholds conviction of prime accused
The Delhi High Court on Monday upheld the conviction and life sentence of prime accused Rahul in the 2005 'Khooni Darwaza' rape case. *Warm and cloudy morning in Delhi
A warm cloudy morning greeted Delhiites Monday with the met office forecasting a windy day with some rain in the evening. *'Boredom can kill you'
Boredom can actually kill you, a new study has revealed. *Genetic variant linked to ageing in humans identified
An international team of scientists has identified certain genetic variants that appear to cause biological ageing in humans. *Militants injure three Hindi speakers in Assam
Three Hindi-speaking migrant workers were injured, two of them critically, in an attack by tribal separatists in Assam, officials said Monday. *Maoists blow up rail track in Orissa
A rail track was blown up by Maoists early Monday near Bhalulata railway station in Orissa's Sundergarh district, an official said. *Police rescue trafficking victim from MP
Police rescued a woman who had been sold by her husband at a remote place in Madhya Pradesh for Rs 25,000 and arrested the miscreants responsible for the crime. Police said one Pradip Sahu married a girl and then impersonated himself as her elder brother and sold her in Madhya Pradesh. It was only after the complaint of the girl's father Janma Sahu that the husband and a middleman Minaketan Sahu were nabbed and put behind the bars. Police rescued the girl last week from a remote village in Madhya Pradesh. Pradip Sahu of Majhiamahul village under Melchhamunda police station in Bargarh district had an affair with a minor girl Kamalini Sahu of Sargipali under Bijepur police station. *Beautification plan for Manali launched
Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Prem Kumar Dhumal has launched a Rs 3.51 crore project for the beautification of this popular hill resort. *NCTE finalising Revised Curriculum Framework 2010: Thangamuthu
The National Council for Teacher Education (NCTE) is in the process of finalising the 'Revised Curriculum Framework 2010' to be adopted by all universities with necessary changes, according to C Thangamuthu, Chairperson of Southern Regional Committee, NCTE, Bangalore. *Kashmir highway remains closed for third day
The 300-Km-long Srinagar-Jammu National highway remained closed for the third day today due to snowfall, slippery road condition and land slides even as about 50 vehicles stranded at Banihal were allowed to proceed towards summer capital last evening following some improvement in the weather. *Venkata Rao Goud remanded to judicial custody
The First Additional Chief Metropolitan Magistrate today remanded Venkata Rao Goud, accused of kidnapping and killing a ten-year-old girl, Naga Vaishnavi, and her car driver Lakshman Rao on January 30, to judicial custoday till February 22. *Mercury rise, cloudy sky spells warmth for city
Delhiites woke up to a warm morning today as mercury levels continued to rise and a cloudy skyline greeted the national capital with the possibility of a rainy day ahead. *131 injured in 'Jallikattu'
Over 104 people were injurd in a 'Jallikattu' event (tamming of bulls) at Thirukanurpatti village near here yesterday. *Mettur water level 76.68 ft
The water level in the Stanley Reservoir across River Cauvery stood at 76.68 ft this morning. *Telugu Museum atop Kailasagiri to be a major tourist hub in AP
A Telugu cultural museum, depicting Telugu culture, history and arts from the period of Satavahanas to the freedom struggle, is coming up atop Kailasagiri here. *Fire kills 5 family members, 6 injured
Five members of a family including a child were killed and six others injured when a fire broke out at a house in Itawa police area in Uttar Pradesh late tonight. *Maoists abduct 2 political activists
Two political activists were abducted by the banned CPI Maoists in the Koyyuru Mandal in the Agency area today, District Police Superintendent Vineet Brij Lal said. Mr Lal told UNI here tonight that Koyyuru Manandal Congress President Koke Somaiah and Telugu Desam Party(TDP) M Makavaram Panchayat ward member K Balaiah were allegedly abducted by 15 to 20 Maoists. Both the political activists belong to Rajendhra palem Solabu village. *JAC demands action against doctors refusing treatment to SA activist
The Joint Action Committee (JAC) of Samaikya Andhra (SA) Medical today demanded Indian Medical Association (IMA) to take stern action against doctors who said they will not treat Samaikya Andhra supporters as part of their Telangana agitation. Addressing a press conference, JAC convener and Praja Rajyam Party (PRP) leader Dr C Subramnyam and Co-convener Dr K Sreedhar said it was unfortunate that some of the responsible doctors hailing from Telangana, stated that they would not treat Andhra people.
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