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*Gujarat told to review pay of fixed-wage workers
The Gujarat High Court has asked the state government to consider paying its fixed-wage contractual employees in consonance with the Sixth Pay Commission's recommendations. *Ex-Tamil Nadu chief secretary is state's new RTI chief
As expected, the Tamil Nadu government Wednesday appointed K.S. Sripathi the new Chief Information Commissioner (CIC), a day after he retired as the state's chief secretary. *Hot-mix plant working for CWG sealed in Haryana
A hot-mix plant, working for a Commonwealth Games infrastructure project, was sealed in this Haryana district Wednesday by the state pollution control board for allegedly violating the pollution norms, an official said. *Digvijay objects to Chidambaram's saffron terror remarks (Lead)
Congress general secretary Digvijay Singh, who had earlier differed with Home Minister P. Chidambaram over his policy to counter Maoists, has now objected to his use of words "saffron terrorism". *Political initiative on Kashmir soon: Chidambaram
Home Minister P. Chidambaram Wednesday said the government was ready to hold talks with any political group in the troubled Jammu and Kashmir amid indications that a political process in the state may be initiated soon with some confidence-building measures. *50 skulls recovered in Karnataka town
The recovery of over 50 skulls and a few skeletons while clearing a drain in north Karnataka's Dharwad district has sent the police and civil authorities in a tizzy. *Ashis Nandy denied relief in case filed by Gujarat police
The Delhi High Court Wednesday refused to quash criminal proceedings against political analyst Ashis Nandy which have been initiated by the Gujarat police for his writing an article in a national daily allegedly portraying the state in bad light. *Bodies of two kidnapped CPI-M leaders recovered in West Bengal
Bodies of two leaders belonging to the Communist Party of India- Marxist(CPI-M), have been recovered near the outskirts of Beliabera village in West Bengal's West Midnapore District on Wednesday. *12 additional companies deployed for NH-39 and NH-53 in Northeast: Govt.
Union Home Minister P.Chidambaram said here on Wednesday that the Centre has deployed 12 additional companies of Central Paramilitary Forces (CPMF) for security of National Highways 39 and 53 on request of Manipur and Nagaland governments. *Female priests look after Jammu's Lord Krishna temple
A temple devoted to Lord Krishna, which is also called 'Baion ka Mandir' here is looked after by a group of female priests, who offer daily prayers and perform rituals. *Unified Commands for Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand, Orissa, W.Bengal
Union Home Minister P.Chidambaram on Wednesday said Unified Commands have been created in Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand, Orissa and West Bengal. *Jaipur police baton-charge protesting village Panchayat chiefs
The police personnel baton charged thousands of village Panchayat chiefs here on Wednesday, who had gathered from different parts of the State to stage a demonstration against the social audit of the village councils' mode of working and execution of projects. *Chidambaram defends 'saffron terror' remarks
Union Home Minister P Chidambaram on Wednesday defended his 'saffron terror' remarks saying the message has brought home the message of right-wing terrorism and the purpose has been served. *3 km of fencing along Indo-Bangladesh border done in August: Govt.
Union Home Minister P.Chidambaram said on Wednesday a stretch of three kilometres along the India-Bangladesh Border was fenced and five kilometres of road work was completed during the month of August under phase II of the project. *1,011 cr Mission Mode Project on IVFoRT making good progress: Govt.
Union Home Minister P.Chidambaram said here on Wednesday that the rupees 1,011 crore mission mode project on Immigration, Visa and Foreigners' Registration and Tracking (IVFoRT) continues to make good progress. *Data Collection for Census 2011 and NPR over except in J-K
The Union Home Minister, P. Chidambaram, on Wednesday said the data collection for house listing and housing census and for the National Population Register has been completed in all States/UTs except in Jammu and Kashmir and a few areas of Chhattisgarh, Manipur and West Bengal. *Child grows despite bursting of mother's uterus
A rare case of childbirth even after bursting of the mother's uterus following four months of pregnancy took place in a private hospital, the third such birth in India and 109th in the world. *Drunk son of well-known builder mows down motorcylist in Mumbai
Under the influence of alcohol, the 30-year-old son of a well-known builder rammed his car into a motorcycle killing a 48-year-old man and injuring another in south Mumbai shortly after midnight. *Birthplace of Lord Krishna comes alive on Janmashtami
Mathura, the religious city of North India and the birthplace of Lord Krishna, comes alive on Janmashtami to celebrate the birth of the Cowherd Lord. The festival will be celebrated here on September 1 this year but on Thursday in other parts of the country. *CHC provides 744 additional Haj quota to J & K
The Central Haj Committee (CHC) has sanctioned additional Haj-2010 quota of 744 seats to Jammu and Kashmir. *NDRF starts resuce operation in Gonda
National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) has started rescue and relief operations for the flood-affected people of Tarabganj and Colonelganj tehsils of Gonda district in Uttar Pradesh. *Two militants trapped in Poonch encounter
Two militants are reportedly trapped in an encounter, when the security forces launched a search operation in Poonch district of Jammu and Kashmir. *17 policemen injured in Kashmir accident
Seventeen Jammu and Kashmir police personnel were injured when their vehicle overturned in south Kashmir district of Anantnag. *Lucknow girls stop Rahul's motorcade; seek help
The high-level security personnel of Congress general secretary Rahul Gandhi went into a tizzy when two sisters from Lucknow stopped the cavalcade of the leader to inform him about the atrocities heaped on them by their family members. Shivani and Sonia, residents of Alambagh in Lucknow, apprised Rahul of how their elder brothers and other relatives were trying to grab their house after the death of their parents. *AP to be slum free by 2014: Annam Reddy
Andhra Pradesh will be slum free by 2014, state Minister for Municipal Administration and Urban Development, Annam Ram Narayana Reddy has said. *Fatehsagar lake pollution issue discussed, members dissatisfied
Members in the Rajasthan Assembly today expressed concern over pollution in the Udaipur's historic Fatehsagar lake following discharge of sewerage and polluted water from the Swaroopsagar lake. *Day 3: Farmers continue hunger strike, case lodged against officials
Farmers in Uttar Pradesh, agitating against acquisition of land for Yamuna Expressway, continued their hunger strike on the third consecutive day today as the kin of deceased farmers lodged a murder case against officials in connection with the August 14 firing incident at Tappal here. *Policeman kills head constable, self
Peeved by a complaint against him for taking liquor on duty, a police constable shot himself and a head constable in the Rajnandgaon district jail this morning, police said. *Dacoits kill trader, girl in the C'garh
Unidentified miscreants killed a 71-year-old trader and his granddaughter by slitting their throats at Mohipar village in Rajnandgaon district early today, police said. *President assures all help from Centre-state to Leh victims
Assuring all help from the Centre and state governments to the flood and cloudburst victims of Ladakh region, President Pratibha Devisingh Patil said the entire nation was with the people who suffered in the August 6 disaster. *Rahul unable to help farmers as Congress not in power in UP
Congress general secretary Rahul Gandhi today said he supports the farmers' cause in Uttar Pradesh, but unfortunately his hands were tied as Congress was not in the power in the state. *Hooda greets people on Janmashtami
Haryana Chief Minister Bhupinder Singh Hooda today extended his greetings and good wishes to the people on the auspicious occasion of Janmashtami, the birthday of Lord Krishna. *3 killed, 31 injured in bus-truck collision
Three people were killed and 31 others injured, six of them seriously, when a private bus collided head-on with a truck near Gunawad village on Indore-Ahmedabad National Highway today. *Gadkari to visit Raipur on Sept 3
Bharatiya Janata Party president Nitin Gadkari will pay a two-day visit here from September 3, party sources said today. *Youth's kidney extracted, case against doctors
A case has been registered against two doctors for allegedly extracting kidney on the pretext of treatment in Allahabad from a resident of this district's Belohikala village, police said. *3 assailants get 7-yr imprisonment for attacking girl
Three persons, including a father-son duo, were pronounced seven years of jail term for attacking a girl with an intention to kill her here. *Pilgrims taken into custody for violence
About half a dozen pilgrims were taken into custody in connection with mob violence at the Sardulpur railway station in Churu district last night even as tension prevailed in the area. *Minister reviews progress of setting up of Ayurved University
Punjab Medical Education and Research Minister Tikshan Sud today reviewed the progress of setting up of Guru Ravidas Ayurved University Hoshiarpur, the third Ayurvedic University of the country, with the senior officers of the department. *Haryana to hold 'Kisan Melas'
Haryana Irrigation Minister Ajay Singh Yadav today said the state government was envisaging to organise 'Kisan Melas' with a view to providing information to farmers as to what kind of crops they should grow to increase their income. *Satna Mayor's election annulled
A local court has pronounced the election of Satna Mayor Pushkar Singh Tomar annulled. *VC releases journal of interdisciplinary studies in humanities
Himachal Pradesh University Vice-Chancellor Sunil Kumar Gupta today released two issues of 'Hyphen', an International journal of inter-disciplinary studies in literature, art and culture. *Lightning kills father, daughter
A man and his daughter were charred to death and five others got burn injuries after lightning struck them in Mehrauni area of this Uttar Pradesh district today. *Rahul inaugurates FTTP programme in Amethi
Congress general secretary Rahul Gandhi today said the gap between the rural poor and rich would end very soon as every panchayat and village would be connected with broadband services through Fiber To The Panchayat (FTTP) programme. *China, threat for sub-continent and US, says Smriti Irani
Terming China as one of the major threats for South Asian countries especially India, Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader and television actress Smriti Irani today said not just India and Pakistan but even the United States too should be cautious about China's policies. *Bumper apple crop in Karsog valley
The fruit growers of Karsog valley and higher reaches of this district are jubilant over the exceptionally good crop of apples this year. *Bear kills one in south Kashmir
A person was killed and four others were wounded by wild bears in Kashmir, where the man-animal conflict has claimed more than 30 lives and injured over 300 during the past three years. *Empowerment of Women gains greater share capital in AP
Empowerment of Women is a process of changing and balance of power, whereby the powerless gains greater share capital, resources and role in decision making, said the Director, School of Distance Learning and Continuing Education of Kakatiya University, Prof. N.Vijaya in her keynote address at the inaugural session of National Seminar on Women Empowerment through Self Help Groups in India here. *'BSP men should resign from party posts to contest panchayat polls'
Ruling Bahujan Samaj Party president and Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Mayawati today directed the party office-bearers to quit the post, if they wished to contest the panchayat elections. *Japanese Encephalitis death count reaches 222
The vector-borne deadly Japanese Encephalitis (JE) toll in eastern Uttar Pradesh today mounted to 222, following the death of one child in the last 24 hours. *Rapist gets 10 years of jail term
A local court today awarded 10 years of imprisonment to a person accused of outraging the modesty of a minor girl. *Parts of HP lashed with rainfall
Some parts of Himachal Pradesh witnessed light to moderate rain fail or thudershowers during the last 24 hrs in the state. *1000 kg brass seized in Delhi; 3 held
Police have seized about a 1,000 kg of looted brass sheets worth about Rs 4 lakh and arrested three in this regard. Police told mediapersons that on the intervening night of August 21 and 22, the gang, consisting of nine people, struck at a godown of a bath fittings company in Faridabad. They tied the armed guards there and took away 3,500 kg of brass sheets, worth about Rs 14 lakh. ''Out of them, three men, namely, Ajay Singh (21), Veeru Jadav (24) and Shiraj Malik (39) were held last evening near ISBT in Kashmere Gate with 1,000 kg of the brass sheets,'' they said. The other members of the gang have also been identified and efforts were being made to trace them. *Girl attempts suicide in Kashmir
A girl today attempted to commit suicide in the Kashmir valley, where the trend of taking the extreme step has not stopped even during the holy month of Ramzan after it has been declared an un-Islamic act by the ulema. *Man killed for attacking upon undertrial
An assailant was today gunned down by police after he attacked upon an undertrial, who was being taken to Muzaffarnagar district from here. *Thapak appointed as Vikram University's VC
Madhya Pradesh Governor and Chancellor Rameshwar Thakur has appointed Professor T R Thapak as the Vice-Chancellor of Vikram University, Ujjain, official sources said. *Raj Assembly adjourned for the day; passes 3 Bills in din
The Rajasthan Assembly was today adjourned for the day after passing three Bills without debate amid din and dharna in the well by Opposition members in protest against the lathicharge and use of tear gas at a sarpanchs demonstration outside the Assembly complex. *Farmers stir: Rajnath warns Maya 'not to play with fire'
Former BJP president Rajnath Singh today warned the Uttar Pradesh government 'not to play with fire' and accept the demands of the striking farmers on land acquisition for Yamuna Expressway project issue. ''The state government should not play with fire and hear the demands of the farmers sincerely,'' Mr Singh said after meeting the striking farmers at Tappal here. *UP govt creating 'Ayodhya phobia' to misguide people: SP
Samajwadi Party (SP) today alleged the Uttar Pradesh government is creating 'Ayodhya phobia' by demanding a large number of paramilitary forces to control any unpleasant situation that may erupt after the verdict of the court in the Title suit case. *Two crore boxes of apples transported from HP
Two crore boxes of apples had been transported from Himachal Pradesh as against 30 lakh boxes last year. Lambasting the Opposition for raising hue and cry over the transportation of apples, Chief Minister Prem Kumar Dhumal today said the state did a lot for the transportation of apple crops in time. *CM appeals to include 'Rakha' to save crops
The Himachal Pradesh Government is raising a demand to include crop protection activities 'Rakha' under the MGNREGA provisions to save the crops from wild animals. *Delegates, parents to participate in meet on special children
As many as 75 delegates and 40 parents of challenged children of eight northern states will participate in a two-day regional parents' meet ‘Together in the Community: Inclusion and Advocacy’ on September 3 in Shimla. *UP Guv, CM greet on Janmashtami
Uttar Pradesh Governor B L Joshi and Chief Minister Mayawati today extended their greetings to the people on the occasion of Janmashtami. *Two apple growers die as loaded carrier fell down
Two young apple growers were killed and as many injured when a apple carrier went uncontrolled and fell down near Khoparidhank near Rampur town on Hindustan-Tibet national highway, spilling down thousands of apple boxes down the hill in the wee hours today. *UP govt unhappy with provisions of higher education bill
Uttar Pradesh government has expressed serious reservations to the proposed Higher Education and Research Bill by the Centre and suggested wide-ranging amendments in the draft. *Punjab CM greets people on Janmashtami
Punjab Chief Minister Parkash Singh Badal today greeted the people on the sacred occasion of Janmashtami, the birthday of Lord Krishna. In a message, Mr Badal said Lord Krishna was an apostle of peace, saviour of dharma and symbol of truthfulness and righteousness. His long philosophical sermon contained in 'Shrimad Bhagwat Geeta' had a special relevance for the present times to attain eternal peace on one hand and strengthen the bonds of communal harmony and universal brotherhood on the other, he said. Mr Badal appealed to the people to celebrate the sacred day with religious fervour and gaiety rising above the petty considerations of caste, creed and religion. He exhorted the people to follow the path shown by Lord Krishna to attain eternal bliss and prosperity in life. Punjab Vidhan Sabha speaker Nirmal Singh Kahlon, Irrigation Minister Janmeja Singh Sekhon and Education Minister Upinderjit Kaur also extended their warm greetings on Janmashtmi. *J&K announce VSA for all eligible unemployed educated youths
The Jammu and Kashmir government has announced Voluntary Service Allowance (VSA) to all eligible unemployed youths of the state with immediate effect from April this year. *Police lathicharge and teargas Sarpanches demo in Jaipur
Police today resorted to use of water cannons, teargas and lathicharge to disperse an unruly mob of Sarpanches who held a demonstration outside the Rajasthan Assembly to voice their demands in connection with their role in implementation of MGNREGA schemes in the state. *Truck torched during blockade in Assam
A truck carrying pigs was torched in Assam’s Karbi Anglong district today during a 72-hour national highways blockade called by four organisations, demanding a separate Karbi state. Demanding an Autonomous State comprising Karbi Anglong and Dima Halao districts under Article 244 (A) of the Constitution, the Karbi Anglong NC Hills Autonomous State Demand Committee (KANCHASDCOM), Karbi Students’ Association (KSA), Karbi Riso Adorbar (KRA) and the Karbi So-Arlo Amei (KARSA) have called a 72-hour blockade of the NH-36 and NH-39 from 0500 hours. *Man attacks wife and daughter, commits suicide
A man committed suicide after grievously injuring his wife and daughter following a marital conflict in Bateswar village under Khaira Police station of Balasore district today. *3 Ravi Pujari aides held
The city police have foiled a robbery bid on a builder's house by arresting three members of Ravi Pujari gang from Jogeshwari in North Mumbai. *Religious leaders condemn Pastor Terry Jones
Religious leaders of different faiths today condemned the Florida-based Pastor' attempts to burn Quran, to commemorate the ninth anniversary of 9/11 terror attacks on World Trade Centre in New York. Condemning Pastor Terry Jones’s anti-Islamic stance, Cardinal Oswald Gracias, Archbishop of Mumbai, said the Pastor's statement was highly irresponsible and inconsiderate, giving rise to extremism and hatred. The meeting was attended by Bishop Prakash Patole, Church of North India; Rev Dr Victor Gollapalli, Secretary of Maharashtra Council of Churches and Aux Secretary of the Bible Society of India; H T Sangliana, Vice-Chairman of National Commission for Minorities Commission; Naseem Sidiqui, Chairman of Maharashtra State Minorities Commission and Abraham Mathai, Vice-Chairman of Maharashtra State Minorities Commission, along with leaders of different faiths like Judaism, Islam, Hinduism and Jainism. *India-Israel need to free itself from internal shackles:Sofer
Ambassador of Israel to India Mark Sofer has asserted that India and Israel need to free itself from internal shackles and move in the new direction toward a dynamic relationship. *36-yr-old falls to death from 3rd floor of building
A 36-year-old woman died after falling from the third floor of a building at Nehru Nagar in suburban Kurla today. *Court extends Apang’s remand
The police remand of former Chief Minister Gegong Apang, who was arrested by Special Investigation Cell (SIC) in alleged PDS scam on August 24, has been extended to another seven days by Special Court, Lakhimpur, yesterday. *Oman Tourism targets Bollywood and high-end tourists
Oman Tourism, which has set up its representative office in India, is targeting Bollywood and high-end tourists, in order to popularise the destination in the Indian market. According to Lubaina Sheerazi Blue Square Consultants, representing Oman Tourism accounted in India, ''Oman has an authentic charm and is the perfect place to experience Arabian way of life, with its souks, historical districts, majestic mosques and palaces with stunning sea views and deserts with mystical sand dunes. India and Oman share a rich history and a cultural affinity, which has been promoted by constant contact between the people of the two countries. The destination also has a number of Indian restaurants catering to the India market.’’ Oman joins a long list of destinations, eager to attract the Indian high-end traveller. In 2009, more than 12 million Indians travelled all over the world, with the outbound market growing at over 25 per cent year on year, according to Oman tourism board release issued here. Oman is hoping to get a slice of this market, as it helps in employment generation and helps the GDP of the country. Oman Tourism also plans to collaborate with Indian Travel Agents, to introduce a wide array of travel options and is open for tie-ups with Indian tour operators, in order to promote the destination, said release. *AIUEC opposes Open University control over distance education
All India University Employees' Confederation (AIUEC) president Bhabani Shankar Hota today opposed the Orissa government's move to hand over the control of the centres of Distance Education, and correspondence course institutes to the proposed Orissa State Open University. *Appoint separate Agriculture Minister: Naidu
Senior BJP leader Venkaiah Naidu today demanded that a separate Union Agriculture Minister be appointed to tackle food security issue properly. *Yuva Congress to embark on membership drive in Bengal
With a view to revitalising the West Bengal Congress, the Yuva Congress would embark on a massive membership drive, Union Minister of State for Communications and Information Technology Sachin Pilot said today. *Photo exhibition to mark ECI diamond jubilee
: A three-day photo exhibition will be organised at Nirvachan Bhawan here by the state election commission as a part of year-long Diamond Jubilee Celebration of the Election Commission of India (ECI) from September 3. *HIV prevention in Mizoram prisons
Mizoram Home Minister R Lalzirliana today launched a training series for prison staff on drugs driven HIV/AIDS in Mizoram, a joint project of the state home department, Society for HIV/AIDS Lifeline Operation Mizoram (SHALOM) and the UNODC. *126 candidates in fray for civic polls in A&N
Altogether 126 candidates have entered the fray for polls to 18 wards under Port Blair Municipal Council (PBMC), the lone civic body of Andaman and Nicobar Islands. ''Altogether 161 nominations were filed for 18 wards, of which ten were rejected after scrutiny. Only 25 people have withdrawn their nominations,'' Director Panchayat & Municipal Elections S N Jha told newspersons last evening. *Irate contract workers ransack Vedanta's Lanjigarh plant
Thousands of irate contract labourers went on a rampage late last night, ransacking administrative building, power plant and the main gate of Vedanta Plant at Lanjigarh, protesting a retrenchment order. *2nd unit of Khedar plant likely to be commissioned next month
The second Unit of 600 MW of Rajiv Gandhi Thermal Power Plant at Khedar, Hisar is expected to be commissioned next month. *AGP’s crucial central executive meeting held
Assam’s main Opposition party the Asom Gana Parishad (AGP) today met for a crucial central executive conference at Koliabor in Nagaon district. The meeting, chaired by party president Chandra Mohan Patowary, discussed the chart of action for the regional party, especially with the state Assembly polls slated early next year. The issue of continuing a seat-sharing agreement with the BJP also came up for discussion, AGP sources said. The next year’s Assembly elections are important for the AGP as the party, which was in the power seat in Dispur for two tenures, has failed to win any election in the state in the current decade. The central executive also deliberated on choosing a new Leader of the Opposition after Mr Patowary announced of quitting the position to concentrate on the party. *CBI moves apex court against fresh probe into Rizwanur death (Lead)
The CBI Wednesday moved the Supreme Court, challenging a Calcutta High Court order that directed the investigating agency to treat Rizwanur Rahman's death as murder and conduct a fresh probe. *Heavy rains in Delhi, more to come (Second Lead)
Delhi witnessed heavy downpour Wednesday after nearly five days of hot and humid weather, bringing much-needed relief to the residents. The weatherman has forecast more rains till Thursday. *Digvijay objects to Chidambaram's 'saffron terror' remark
Taking on Home Minister P. Chidambaram, who was unapologetic about using the term "saffron terror", senior Congress leader Digvijay Singh Wednesday said he has objections to using colour, creed or religion for defining terror. *President assures Leh of help, praises army (Third Lead)
Assuring the people of flood-hit Leh that more help was on its way, President Pratibha Patil Wednesday paid handsome tributes to the Indian Army which worked tirelessly in rescue and rehabilitation efforts after disaster hit this main town of Jammu and Kashmir's Ladakh region. *Sohrabuddin killing: Court questions Amin's co-accused
The Gujarat High Court Wednesday issued notices to eight accused in the 2005 Sohrabuddin Sheikh staged shootout case who challenged co-accused and former police official N.K. Amin's plea to turn an approver. *Defecting Haryana legislators, speaker given 6 weeks to reply
The Punjab and Haryana High Court Wednesday granted six weeks of time to Haryana assembly speaker H.S. Chatha and five Haryana Janhit Congress (HJC) legislators to file replies on a petition. The legislators had left their party and joined the ruling Congress in November. *Confining egg-laying hens in cages cruel: Dalai Lama
Tibetan spiritual leader the Dalai Lama has decried the practice of egg-laying hens being confined in cages and has urged the industry to be more humane to the birds. *I have never disregarded conveniences of Mumbaikars: Bachchan
Responding to media's report on his alleged criticism of the city's monorail in his blog, Bollywood Thespian Amitabh Bachchan today said he had been 'misinterpreted'. *Pakistan can't dictate ties with India: Afghan NSA
Afghan National Security Adviser (NSA) Rangin Dadfar Spanta has made it clear that Pakistan can't dictate Afghanistan's foreign policy and underlined that nobody in his country wanted a reduction in India's engagement. *Traders to hand over keys to Guv if situation does not improve
The businessmen in this Maoist-dominated area today expressed concern over the hurling of bombs by unindentified goons in the Palamu district headquarters, saying they would hand over their keys to Governor M O H Farook if the situation did not improve in next 48 hours. *Chhattisgarh cop kills colleague, self
A policeman in Chhattisgarh shot himself dead Wednesday after killing his colleague in a fit of anger, police said. *Development of poor possible by association with other sections of society: Rahul Gandhi
Congress General Secretary Rahul Gandhi, who is on a three-day tour of his parliamentary constituency Amethi, on Wednesday said the poor people can develop only if they are provided with an opportunity to be linked with the other sections of the society. *Centre hopeful of restarting dialogue process in J-K in near future, says Chidambaram
Union Home Minister P.Chidambaram on Wednesday said that Central Government is hopeful of re-starting the process of dialogue in the near future in Jammu and Kashmir. *GoM to meet in Delhi tomorrow on foodgrain issue: Pranab
The Group of Ministers (GOM) will meet in New Delhi tomorrow to discuss the issue of rotting foodgrain Union Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee today said. *Governor greets people on Janmashtami
Gujarat Governor Kamala Baniwal today extended her greetings and best wishes to the people of Gujarat on the occasion of Janmashtami festival. *State can't decide fee structure of unaided schools: HC
In a setback to the Maharashtra goverment, the Bombay High Court today ordered that it could not decide the fees structure of the private unaided schools. *Need hi-tech to check floods: Sidhu
Cricketer-turned-politician Navjot Singh Sidhu Wednesday emphasised the need to use hi-tech mechanisms to check floods. *Ansari greets people on Janmashtami
Vice-President Mohammad Hamid Ansari today greeted the people on the auspicious occasion of Janmashtami , which will be celebrated tomorrow. *3 suspected Maoists arrested in Sarenga
Police have arrested three suspected Maoists in the Sarenga area of Bankura district in connection with the murder of a police officer. *Yamaha sales surge 29.76 pc to 30,450 units in Aug
Bike maker India Yamaha Motors today announced that its August sales moved up 29.76 per cent to 30,450 units against 23,466 units sold in August 2009. *General Motors Aug sales soar 33.70 pc at 7,941 units
General Motors India today said its car sales for the month of August has witnessed an increase of 33.70 per cent at 7,941 units, primarily driven by the response to Chevrolet Beat, Cruze and Spark. *Suzuki Motorcycle Aug sales up 50.78 pc at 19,314 units
Suzuki Motorcycle India Pvt Ltd (SMIPL) today said its two wheeler sales zoomed 50.78 per cent to 19,314 units in August. The two-wheeler manufacturer had sold 12,809 units sold during August 2009. ''This increase of sales is attributed to the tremendous response from the new product GS150R and ACCESS 125, the scooter from the house of Suzuki Motorcycles,'' company vice president (sales and marketing) Atul Gupta said in a statement. *Hyundai Aug car sales up 2.25 pc at 50,636 units
Hyundai Motor India Ltd, the country's second largest carmaker and the largest passenger car exporter, today said its sales for the month of August increased by 2.25 per cent to 50,636 units as against 49,521 units sold in the same period last year. *Maruti Suzuki ranks highest in customers' sales experience: Study
Maruti Suzuki India Ltd, the country's largest carmaker, has been ranked the highest among 11 auto brands followed by Honda and Skoda, in terms of satisfying customers when they purchase, a study says. *Arup Roy Choudhury takes over as NTPC chief
Arup Roy Choudhury today took over as chairman and managing director of the state-owned power major National Thermal Power Corporation (NTPC). *President, PM greet people on Janmashtami eve
President Pratibha Devisingh Patil and Prime Minister Manmohan Singh today greeted the people on the occasion of Janmashtami which will be is celebrated tomorrow. *Hero Honda sales up 2.28 pc at 4,24,617 units
Country's leading two wheeler manufacturer Hero Honda Motors Ltd (HHML) today said its sales for the month of August increased by 2.28 per cent to 4,24,617 units as compared to 4,15,137 units sold in the corresponding period last year. *Janmashtami to be celebrated tomorrow; Prez, PM greet people
The birthday of the Cowherd Lord will be celebrated tomorrow across the country. *Arup Roy Choudhury takes over as CMD, NTPC
Arup Roy Choudhury today took over as the Chairman and Managing Director of the National Thermal Power Corporation (NTPC) limited. *No deal but cooperation with Govt where required: BJP
Opposition BJP leaders today expressed satisfaction over their role in the just-concluded monsoon session of Parliament, and said they adopted a constructive but cautious approach in the passage of crucial bills like Civil Nuclear Liability and blocking of ''half-baked''legislation like Education Tribunal Bill and Prevention of Torture Bills. Addressing a joint news conference, Leaders of Opposition Sushma Swaraj and Arun Jaitley said they were happy about the performance of the MPs belonging to the NDA and the BJP in making their presence felt and making the Government see reason. Dismissing the insinuations that the BJP had 'struck deals' with the UPA, Ms Swaraj said such talks were baseless. ''The fact was that we cooperated with the Government whenever it came to us to discuss the Bills and agreed to incorporate our suggestions. ''In fact the UPA II was more cooperative than the Cabinet in UPA I. The Government could get its Bills passed whenever BJP supported the amendments but had to 'refer or defer' the Bills whenever the BJP firmly opposed,'' Ms Swaraj noted. The Government could see through the passage of Civil Nuclear Liability Bill because they had to bring as many as 18 amendments and the BJP had frustrated all its efforts to tilt the legislation in favour of nuclear suppliers. Each time the Government made efforts to help them, it stood exposed and ultimately had to accept the amendments of the Opposition, the two leaders said pointing to the way the Government had to surrender to the Opposition by dropping words 'and' and 'intent' which had the effect of making it a suppliers' immunity Bill. The Government could manage the passage of the Bills on Educational Tribunals and Prevention of Torture in the Lok Sabha because of their strength but had to defer them in the Rajya Sabha not just because of the Opposition's numbers but also because their own ranks were sharply divided, Ms Swaraj said. Mr Jaitley said there was no sense of collective responsibility in the Government and its leadership appeared to be losing its grip over governance. There was a lack of cohesion not just among the Council of Ministers but also in their relations with their MPs , he said. From the statements of Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and Home Minister P Chidambaram, he was of the feeling that the Government was about to take some decision as a panic reaction to the situation in Kashmir which seemed to be slipping out of hand fast, said Mr Jaitley, adding that the Government was contemplating to dilute Armeds Forces Special Powers Act and the BJP would oppose any such move. The leaders said that it was most embarrassing for the Government to admit in Parliament about the Delhi Government diverting funds meant for Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes for the Commonwealth Games (CWG). They also pointed out that BJP had raised the issue of economic blockade of Manipur and Railways Minister Mamata Banerjee coming in defence of Maoist leader who was killed in an encounter, besides confronting Home Minister P Chidambaram when he sought to introduce the term 'saffron terror'. Answering questions on BJP's plans on the abandoned Enemy Property Bill, the two leaders said that they favoured implementation of the Ordinance in its original form. Now that it would lapse, the BJP's reaction will depend on what the Government will now do, they said. To a question on BJP MP Navjot Singh Sidhu losing his temper in the Lok Sabha yesterday, Ms Swaraj said the cricketer-turned-MP was angered by the 'gesticulations' of Minister of State for Parliamentary Affairs V Narayanasamy. *Bag full of empty grenade shells found at Delhi Airport
Empty grenade shells were found in a bag at the cargo terminal of the Indira Gandhi International Airport here, police said today. *I'm proud to be a Mumbaikar; welcome changes in city: Big B
Refuting reports about his disconcert with the Mumbai Metro, Superstar of the Millennium Amitabh Bachchan today said he was proud to be a Mumbaikar and welcomed changes which are being seen in the city. *Ranbaxy opens 2nd manufacturing facility in South Africa
Ranbaxy (SA) Pty Ltd, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Ranbaxy Laboratories Ltd, today opened its new manufacturing facility in South Africa with an investment of 30 million dollars. *Birlasoft appoints Vasan Srinivasan as president of Americas
Information technology firm Birlasoft, part of C K Birla Group, today announced the appointment of Vasan Srinivasan as the president of Americas. *I am not involved in any scam, says JSEB chairman
Controversial Jharkhand State Electricity Board (JSEB) Chairman H B Lal, today said he was not involved in any scam and was ready for any kind of probe. *Body of policeman recovered in Bettiah
The body of a policeman was recovered near Bettiah police line here today. *HEC to receive two awards in Banglore
Heavy Engineering Corporation, a government of India enterprise, would be conferred with two awards during the Asia Pacific HRM Congress 2010 to be held in Banglore on September 3 and 4. *Document obtained during raids reveal inter-state nexus of criminals
Sudden raids at Chas division jail today led to the recovery of vital documents exposing inter-state nexus of criminals. *A K Singh assumes as new CMD of MCL
Central Mine Planning and Design Institute Limited (CMPDIL) Chairman-cum-Managing Director Ashok Kumar Singh today assumed the additional charge of CMD of Mahanadi Coal Field Limited (MCL), a subsidiary of Coal India Limited. A B Tech in Mining Engineering from Indian School of Mines and Post Graduate Diploma in Long wall Mine Mechanisation, Mr Singh has working experience of over three decades in coal mining sector, wherein, he served in various capacities in production and planning and management in different subsidiaries of Coal India Ltd. *N'land NCP demands apology from Assam minister for blaming Rio
The Nagaland NCP has demanded an apology from Assam government Spokesperson and Cabinet Minister Himanta Biswas Sarma for blaming Nagaland Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio for all the problems in the North East region. *Suspected militant shot dead in encounter
A suspected militant was killed in an encounter with a combined force of Thoubal Police commandos and troops of 28 Assam Rifles last night at Ngarian hill, Thoubal district. *Ford India Aug car sales at 7,925 units
Carmaker Ford India today announced that it has sold 7,925 vehicles in August. *Bodies of CPI(M) activists recovered
Police today recovered the bullet-ridden bodies of two CPI(M) activists from near the Panchayat office of Khatbandhi village under Beliabera police station. *Compensation for 202 Leh house damage cases approved
The High Level Empowered Committee (HLEC) constituted to monitor the implementation of the Prime Minister's Rs 125 crore package has approved compensation for 202 damage house cases in Leh district of Ladakh region in Jammu and Kashmir. *Maruti Suzuki sales up 23.56 pc at 1,04,791 units in August
Riding on its highest ever monthly sales figure, country's largest car manufacturer Maruti Suzuki India today said its sales for the month of August increased by 23.56 per cent to 1,04,791 units compared to 84,808 units sold during the corresponding period last year. *Toyota Kirloskar Motor sales rise 26 pc in August
Toyota Kirloskar Motor today said it has registered a sales growth of 26 per cent at 6,361 units in August 2010. *Honda Siel car sales zooms 38.75 pc in August
Premium car manufacturer Honda Siel Cars India (HSCI) today said its sales for the month of August moved up by 38.75 per cent to 5,532 units as compared to 3,987 units sold in the same period last year. *Mahindra Two Wheelers Aug sales at 15,165 units
Mahindra Two Wheelers, part of the 7.1 billion dollars Mahindra Group, today said its sales rose 278.65 per cent to 15,165 units for the month of August 2010. *Jaiprakash Associates despatch up 51 pc in August
Cement manufacturer Jaiprakash Associates Ltd today announced that its despatch rose 50.90 per cent at 10.85 lakh metric tonne (mt) in August 2010, against 7.19 lakh mt during the corresponding period a year-ago. *Tata Motors August sales up 32.37 pc at 65,938 units
Auto major Tata Motors today announced that its vehcile sales for the month of August increased by 32.37 per cent to 65,938 units as compared to 49,810 units sold in the corresponding period last year. *FFM launches talent hunt programme
The Film Federation of Monyul (FFM) with an aim to groom the talented but unrecognised singers of Monpa community has launched a singing talent hunt programme under the banner of Mon Ser-Gyeling. *President remits death sentence of two to life imprisonment
President Pratibha Devisingh Patil has commuted the death sentence of two people to life imprisonment last month and Parliament attack convict Afzal Guru's capital punishment would be decided in turn, Home Minister P Chidambaram said today. *pinkWhale launches online healthcare services
pinkWhale Healthcare Services today launched a range of services for individuals who wish to consult specialists and doctors remotely for their health ailments. *Girl commits suicide
A girl studying BBA first semester allegedly committed suicide by throwing herself in front of a running train in Ashoknagar Area here today. *Jaya demands transparency in delimitation process
The opposition AIADMK General Secretary J Jayalalithaa today said the adoption of data of general population for delimitation of local authorities, graduates and teachers constituencies was incorrect, and demanded a transparent process of delimitation. *SR to run pooja specials
The Southern Railway will run the following special trains to clear extra rush of passengers on the eve of Pooja Festival. *Civil aviation key contributor to economy: PM
Prime Minister Manmohan singh today said the civil aviation sector was a key contributor to economic development of the country. *'Educational Reality Show' to find space in TV channels
IT@School ViCTERS (Virtual Class Technology on Edusat for Rural Schools), India’s first broadband network on EDUSAT for schools, will air its first ''Educational Reality Show'' to integrate the learning elements with the societal roles of children. *TN Govt appoints K S Sripathi as new CIC
The Tamil Nadu Government today appointed former state Chief Secretary K S Sripathi as the state's new Chief Information Commissioner (CIC), ending the month-long speculations. *PM lays foundation stone for power plant in AP
Prime Minister Manmohan Sing today laid the foundation stone for NTPC-BHEL joint venture for India's first integrated power plant manufacturing project at Mannavaram village near Srikalahasthi in Chittoor district of Andhra Pradesh here. Addressing a gathering after unveiling the flag as a mark of laying the foundation for the power plant, the Prime Minister said, ''This is indeed a moment of pride for all as laying the foundation for the 50:50 joint venture power project was one day before the occasion of the first death anniversary of the former Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Y S Rajasekhara Reddy, whose untiring efforts brought this heavy power plant project to the backward area of Chittoor district.'' ''The manufacturing power plant being set up under Tirumala hills will always remind us of the great love and affection that late Rajasekhara Reddy had for the people of Andhra Pradesh and backward district of Chittoor,'' the Prime Minister said, adding it would stand testimony to the concern Dr Reddy had for the welfare of the backward district. *Boxers will give best ever performance in Commonwealth Games
India can look forward to their boxers coming up with their best ever performance in the upcoming Commonwealth Games, assured Col Murlidhar Raja, General Secretary of the Indian Amateur Boxing Federation (IABF) here today. *15 gold medals at stake in Para-sport at CWG
Delhi 2010 will offer the highest number of gold medals ever for para-sport events, featuring athletes with physical disabilities during the Commonwealth Games. Para-athletes from 26 countries are expected to compete for 15 gold medals in four sports disciplines - Athletes, Swimming, Powerlifting and Table Tennis - during the October 3-14 Games. *Bindra, Narang to spearhead Indian challenge in CWG Shooting
Beijing Olympic gold medallists Abhinav Bindra along with ace rifle shooter Gagan Narang spearhead 28-member (17 men, 11 women) Indian challenge in the Commonwealth Games to be held here from October 3 to 14. *Chidamabram defends use of term 'saffron terror'
Union Home Minister P Chidambaram today defended his controversial comments about rise in ''saffron terror'', saying that the term has earlier been used by many other leaders, but denied any differences with the Congress on the issue saying that the ''party is supreme.'' ''...The phrase (saffron terror) has been used by a number of people. On August 16, 2001 in the Lok Sabha, term saffronisation of education was used during a debate. It was also used on a number of other occasions. A couple of leaders in the UPA have told me that they have also used the term in the past. So I cannot claim to have patent to it,'' Mr Chidambaram told reporters while presenting his report card for the month of August. *Commonwealth games baton raches K'taka
The Queen's Baton Relay for the Delhi Commonwealth Games today entered Karnataka from Tamil Nadu. *No clear picture over finding of skulls
The story of skulls found in Annigeri town of Dharwad District while digging of a drainage has led to a number of speculations but officials said a clear picture would emerge only after experts studied the matter. *SBI adopts Delhi village under 'Apna Gaon' scheme
The State Bank of India, country's largest bank, today adopted a village in Delhi under its 'Apna Gaon' scheme, one of SBI's community welfare programmes. *Toxic Watch urges Prez to withold assent to Nuclear Bill
Environment NGO Toxic Watch today urged President Pratibha Devisingh Patil to send the Civil Liability for Nuclear Damage Bill, 2010 back to Parliament and the Union Cabinet for reconsideration. *Sonia Gandhi set to get re-elected as Congress chief on Sep 3
Ms Sonia Gandhi is all set to get re-elected unopposed as the Congress President for the record fourth time on September 3. *After a humid day, city receives rains
After a sunny morning, the weather in Delhi turned pleasant today with the city having received four mm rainfall till 1730 hrs. *India, SCAU decide to fast-track PTA
India and the five-nation Southern African Customs Union (SACU) have decided to fast-track negotiations to clinch preferential trade agreement, according to Commerce and Industry Minister Anand Sharma. Senior officials from the two sides will meet next month to accelerate the process of finalising the PTA to ensure that the trilateral partnership between India, Brazil and South Africa falls in place, he said at 'India Show' in Johannesburg on Monday. *India's scaling growth hits world slowdown: FIEO Chief
Federation of Indian Export Organisation (FIEO) president A Sakthivel today said there has been continuous growth in India's exports during the last nine months which is valued at 16240 million dollars in July 2010, 13.2 per cent higher than the last level. He said such sustained growth is commendable and shows that the diversification of export destinations through focus market schemes and market-linked focus schemes have started yielding results. *Use of SC funds for CWG: BJP to start protest campaign Sep 6
The BJP today said it will start a protest campaign against the Delhi government from September 6 after Union Home Minister P Chidambaram admitted that funds from the Scheduled Castes Sub Plan were used for the upcoming Commonwealth Games. *Winter Session of Parliament from Nov 8: Obama address Nov 9
The Winter Session of Parliament is expected to convene from November 8. *Smuggling: Explosives dept under scanner
In the wake of the lid being blown off the country's biggest explosives-smuggling racket, preliminary investigation points a needle of suspicion at the role of the Department of Explosives and an explosives-manufacturing company. *No fresh probe needed in Rizwanur case, CBI tells SC
The CBI today told the Supreme Court that no fresh probe is required in Rizwanur Rahman death case. *Skoda car sales for Aug at 1511 units
SkodaAuto India, a fully owned subsidiary of Czech Republic based SkodaAuto today said its sales for the month of August stood at 1,511 units. The company has registered an impressive growth in this year riding on the success of Skoda Superb and New Skoda Laura, it said in a statement. *Reduced ration injustice to poor in Delhi: Jolly
Questioning the decision of the Delhi Government to supply reduced ration through fair price shops, BJP leader Vijay Jolly today termed it as 'grave injustice' to the poor people of the city. Mr Jolly pointed out the Delhi Government, through its fair price shops, distributed 25 kg wheat and 10 kg rice per month to the poor in the Capital. ''But now from the month of September this year, it has decided to reduce the monthly ration quota to be pegged at 19 kg wheat and 4.5 kg rice for the poor in Delhi,'' he said. Mr Jolly stated that BPL yellow card holders were sold wheat at the rate of Rs 4.65 and rice at Rs 6.15 per kg, APL white card holders were sold wheat at Rs 7 and rice at Rs 9 per kg and Antodaya red card holders were sold wheat at Rs 2 and rice at Rs 3 per kg in the Capital. The rate in the open market was Rs 15 per kg for wheat and for rice is Rs 24 per kg, he pointed out. He demanded that the scheme of the city government to allocate increased quota of wheat and rice to all the ration card holders should be regularly implemented for the next six months. ''Instead of increasing the allocation and implementing its promise, the Delhi Government has decided to reduce the ration. This is a fraud with the intent to cheat and deceive the poor people in the Capital,'' he alleged. *Ban players, not PCB: Taylor
Pakistan has rocked international cricket time and again with its match fixing scandals and ball tampering controversies, but former Australian skipper Mark Taylor is against banning the troubled South Asian country. *Infant abandoned in Jammu
Police today found a day-old girl child lying abandoned along the roadside in Talab Tillo area of this winter capital, sources here said. *Walia directed forceful drive against defacement in Delhi
Delhi Finance and Urban Development Minister A K Walia today ordered a forceful drive against defacement to make the city free from posters and hoardings before the upcoming Commonwealth Games. *CPI(M) expels Bihar unit leader Subodh Roy
The CPI(M) today expelled its Bihar unit leader Subodh Roy from the party following his alleged attempt to patch up with Janata Dal(United) leader and Chief Minister Nitish Kumar. Roy, a party central committee member and a former Lok Sabha MP from Bhagalpur, has been expelled from the primary membership of the party for ''grave anti-party activities'', a Party Politburo statement said here. The Politburo took action based on a report by the party's state unit. *Policy on MPs' salary pay structure being worked out: Bansal
The UPA-II government is contemplating to work out a policy within the broad Constitutional framework for recommending the MPs' pay structure, Parliamentary Affairs Minister Pawan Kumar Bansal said today. *All queries of CAG duly and promptly replied: says DoT
The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) today described as "incorrect and misleading" reports that it had delayed or evaded queries of the Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) on the issuance of Universal Access Service (UAS) licences and spectrum allotment. *AEPC calls for calibrated cotton exports
Concerned over the government's decision to allow exports of cotton from next month, the Apparel Export Promotion Council (AEPC) today urged it to ensure its calibrated exports so that it does not cause supply disruption in the domestic market to the determent of producers of garments for export and local markets. Claiming that prices of cotton and yarn have started rising due to the export permission from October 1 and loss of the crop to floods in Pakistan, Council chairman Premal Udani said, ''Yarn mills have once again stopped deliveries and are talking about minimum Rs 10 per kg price increase for September delivery.'' He said free exports of cotton leading to its domestic shortage and price rise could hamper growth of garments exports. One kg of cotton yarn may fetch Rs 125 in international markets but garment made out of the same quantity can fetch Rs 750, he added. *CBI files charge sheet against Buta's son under Arms Act
More than a year after recovering arms and ammunition from the residence of former Union Minister Buta Singh's son Sarabjit, the CBI today filed a charge sheet against him and his wife under the Arms Act. *Education would take India towards development: Gadkari
BJP President Nitin Gadkari today stressed on the need for ''Education for All'' saying education was a great leveller, leading to a developed India. Addressing the meet of Education ministers from BJP-ruled states - ''Shiksha Mantri - Shiksha Vid Samvimarsh'' organised by the BJP's Governance cell here, Mr Gadkari regretted that the policy makers had not taken into account the true nature of the country while determining policies. Though many educational institutes have started in India, meaningful education was still not within the grasp of the people. *Blackberry, other operators asked to give data access to security
The government today said not only BlackBerry phone maker Research In Motion (RIM) but other operators like Google and Skype would also have to give security agencies lawful access to their encrypted data within the next 60 days. *'Crafts of India' at INA Metro station
Union Urban Development Minister Jaipal Reddy today unveiled a gallery displaying rich handicrafts and handloom from different parts of India at INA Metro station here. *BJP to reconstruct villages damaged in Leh cloudburst
The BJP has decided to lend an assisting hand to the suffering people of calamity-struck Leh by helping to construct 200 new houses in the area in Jammu and Kashmir, party spokesperson Tarun Vijay said today. *SC will hear grievances of Plastic bag manufacturers
The Supreme Court has admitted the petition of Plastic Bags Manufacturers Association challenging ban on the production, distribution and use of polythene bags in Delhi. A bench comprising Chief Justice S H Kapadia and Justice Swatanter Kumar has decided to examine the validity of Delhi government notification under the Environmental Pollution (Prevention) Act. *CM misled people, Assembly on diversion of SC fund: Malhotra
Leader of Opposition in the Delhi Legislative Assembly Vijay Kumar Malhotra today blamed Chief Minister Sheila Dikshit for misleading people and the Assembly over diversion of Scheduled Castes funds to the Commonwealth Games. *Continue SEZs incentives even under DTC appeals CM
Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister K Rosaiah made a stroy plea for continuation of fiscal incentives even after the introduction of Direct Tax Code (DTC) to attract investment in the Special Economic Zones (SEZs) in the state. *PM wishes peace and properity to people on Janmashtami
Prime Minister Manmohan Singh today greeted the nation on the occasion of Janmashtami. *Krishna Jayanthi celebrated
''Sreekrishna Jayanthi,'' the birth anniversary of Lord Sreekrishna, was celebrated with pomp and religious ferver here today. *Haryana to provide ration cards to homeless
The Haryana government has decided to provide ration cards to people identified as 'Homeless' in a survey conducted by the government. *More than 900 treated in an Army camp in north Kashmir
More than 900 people from different far-flung and remote areas were provided treatment and free medicines in a day-long medical camp set up by the Rashtriya Rifles (RR) in the frontier district of Kupwara yesterday. *8 killed in road accident in UP
At least eight people were killed and 50 others injured in a head-on collision between two private buses near Dharmpur on National Highway-74 in the district today. *Rains across AP over next 2 days
Isolated rain or thundershowers would occur over coastal Andhra Pradesh, Telangana and Rayalaseema over the next 48 hours, the weather office here said today. *Coconut Board to observe 'World Coconut Day'
The Coconut Development Board is observing tomorrow as the 'World Coconut Day' with focus on making the domestic coconut industry globally competitive through technology development and dissemination. To mark the occasion, Union Minister of State for Agriculture K V Thomas will lay the foundation stone of the 'farmers block' at the headquarters of the Board here, an official statement said today. The Board will also release a trilogy to create awareness on the potentials of Coconut among the farmers, processors, traders, exporters and the consumers. The book ''Nalikerathinte Nattil'', (In the Land Of Coconut) depicts the growth and development of Coconut farming in India and places it in the global context. *School to be renamed after India's ex-Prez
Come September 5, the Teachers Day, a school in Tiruttani in which former President Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan studied, would be named after him. *Kerala Finance Minister's effigy burnt
Youth Congress (YC) activists today burned the effigy of Kerala Finance Minister T M Thomas Issac, demanding his resignation in connection with the inter-state lotterry scam. *GeSI comes out with tool to assess carbon emission reduction
In an important step towards cutting greenhouse gas emissions, the Global e-Sustainability Initiative (GeSI), an international partnership of information and communications technology (ICT) companies, today unveiled a methodology for evaluating the carbon-reducing potential of new ICT initiatives. *Desecration of Dalit leader's statue triggers tension
Tension gripped Chinna Udappu village, following alleged desecration of the statue of a Dalit leader, Immanuel Sekaran today. *H1N1: 142 more under home quarantine in Kerala
Adding to the growing concern over the spread of H1N1 influenza, 142 more peoplewere placed under Home Quarantine in Kerala today. *Breach plugged, relief measures on in full swing
The breach in the Subbareddy Sagar Reservoir, a medium irrigation project serving an ayacut of 10,000 acres in Prattipadu Assembly Constituency, was plugged today by dumping sands bags and huge boulders with a ring bund being put up to prevent further damage. *SC clears decks for renaming UP district
The Supreme Court today cleared the decks for naming the district in which Rahul Gandhi's parliamentary constituency Amethi is located as Chhatrapati Sahuji Maharaj district. *Wedding bells toll for unwed KVS employees
Time they cast off their single status and flash a smile -- conjugal bliss is headed their way. *SRM inks pact with Thermax on solar energy
SRM University, recently adjudged as the No 1 private varsity in the country, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Pune-based Thermax Limited to develop quality manpower for the emerging solar industry. *Honour for AI
National carrier Air India has been ranked as the Most Trusted Brand in the Aviation Sector in the country, in the Economic Times Brand Equity Survey 2010. Air India has also been ranked 28th among the top 50 Service Brands, ahead of leading banks, insurance companies, food chains and airlines. This is for the fifth year the airline has won the top honour, an Air India release here today said. *Southwest Monsoon weak over Kerala
Southwest Monsoon has been weak over Kerala. Rain occurred at isolated places in Kerala and very light rain in Lakshadweep, Local MeT office said here today. *Scheduled visit of AP CM cancelled
The scheduled visit of Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister K Rosaiah to temple town here was cancelled due to ill-health today. *Bar Association in Pondy to boycott court proceedings
The Bar Association members in Puducherry will boycott court proceedings for two days from tomorrow to condemn the alleged attempt to attack a judge and laywers by rowdies inside the court yesterday. *US Act may hinder India’s export growth: FIEO
Federation of Indian Export Organisations (FIEO) today called upon the Centre to take up with the US authorities the Foreign Manufacturers Legal Accountability Act of that country which was likely to have serious implications on a number of products exported from India. *Lakkavalli receives 10 cm rain
Following is a summary of observations recorded by the weather office at 0830 hours today. *''Aaruush-2010'' inaugurated in Chennai
''Aaruush-2010'', the fourth national level technical and management fest organised by the SRM University, was inaugurated here last evening. *LIC's South Central zone post 77 % growth
Public sector insurance major LIC's South Central Zone had completed issuing nearly 14 lakh policies with a premium income of Rs 1,789 crore in the current year so far showing an impressive growth rate of 76.95 per cent. *96 kg ganja seized, 2 held
A special police team arrested two drug peddlars and seized 96 kg of ganja here today. Acting on a tip-off, the police team picked up A Raja (39) at Koodal Nagar Bus Stand and seized two gunny bags from him. The gunny bags contained 58 kg of Ganja. Based on his confession, the police team swung into action and arrested his associate T Mathi alias Mathialagan (34) at Anaiyur and seized two more gunny bags containing 38 kg of Ganja. In all, 96 kg of Ganja were seized from the duo. Further investigations revealed the peddlars had procured the narcotic substance from a peddlar at Anakkapalli in Andhra Pradesh. They brought the Ganja bags to Madurai via Salem in a truck for retail sale. Later, they were remanded to judicial custody. *Record premium growth for LIC Division
The Life Insurance Corporation of India's (LIC) Thiruvananthapuram Division has collected Rs 300 crore as premium during the first five months of this financial year compared to Rs 152 crore in the same period last year. Addressing a press conference here, Senior Divisional Manager Saji Paul said the Division sold 408,937 policies and collected Total First Premium of Rs 493 crore during 2009-2010. *Indian Black Money at $1.4 trillion: Expert
It is no secret that black money has been flowing out of India into Swiss banks and other tax havens. *PM arrives in temple town
After a gap of five years and first time after UPA Government came to power at the Centre for the second time, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh arrived at the Renigunta Airport near here today. He arrived here from New Delhi by a special IAF aircraft. *Kerala Local body elections in single phase
The Kerala Election Commission has decided to conduct the polls to the local bodies in the state in a single phase. Though the exact date for conducting the polls has not been decided, they would be held in the last week of October, sources told UNI. *Time to look at positive aspects of Games: Jaipal Reddy
Union Urban Development Minister Jaipal Reddy today appealed to the people and the media to look at the positive aspects of the Commonwealth Games. *Girl student commits suicide
A tenth standard girl student of a Government School allegedly committed suicide at her residence here today. *Petroleum traders to go on strike from Sep 20
Petroleum traders will go on an indefinite strike from September 20 to protest against the government's ''indifferent attitude'' towards their demands. Stating this here today, Federation of All-India Petroleum Traders (FAIPT) National Joint Secretary S S Grewal said their demands included increase in the commission on fuel sales and a uniform rate for petroleum products all over the country. He said petroleum dealers were forced to go on strike since the UPA government had not lent an ear to their grievances. He demanded five per cent commission on the retail price of petrol and diesel. At present, he said, the dealers were getting a commission of Rs 1 per litre of petrol and 65 paise per litre on diesel. *Cong putting hurdle in promotion of HP health services: Bindal
Congress leaders are creating hindrance in promotion of health services by getting stay orders from the High Court on the appointment of Doctors, Nurses, Pharmacists and class four employees made by the present state government, Himachal Health Minister Rajeev Bindal today alleged. *HC rejects Rathore's revision petition
The Punjab and Haryana High Court today rejected a petition by former Haryana DGP S P S Rathore challenging his 18-month sentence in the Ruchika Girhotra molestation case. *Security stepped up in Gonda as verdict on title suit nears
Elaborate security arrangements were being made in this Uttar Pradesh district in view of the upcoming decision of the Allahabad High court on the title suit case of the disputed structure in Ayodhya. *100 pc grant by APEDA for upgradation of packing, grading houses
The Himachal Pradesh Horticultural Produce Marketing and Processing Corporation has obtained 100 per cent grant-in-aid for upgradation of packing and grading houses in the state from Agriculture Produce Export Development Authority (APEDA). A HPMC spokesman said here today that initially in the first phase, Rs 311 lakh were received from APEDA against the project cost of Rs 615.52 lakh for upgradation of packing and grading houses at Jarol, Tikkar, Guma-Kotkhai and Rekong Peo, besides fruit and vegetable packing house at Nadaun of Hamirpur district. The process of finalising tenders for purchase of latest technology was at an advanced stage and would be installed and made operational before the next apple season, he added. The spokesman further said in the second phase, facilities at Oddi-Kumarsain and Patlikuhl would be upgraded, a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for which would soon be signed with APEDA. This would provide most modern packing facilities to the farmers of the state and help in solving the labour problem and achieving international standards, he added. He asked fruit growers to avail the cold store facility to store fruits for better returns in the market. The rates of cold storage were lower at these stores as compared to the stores of terminal markets, he added. HPMC has signed an MoU with M/s Patanjali Ayurveda Limited Hardwar (PAL) for supply of Apple Juice Concentrate and not for the sale of fresh apples, he informed. The Corporation has so far supplied 98 MT of Apple Juice Concentrate valuing Rs 73.50 lakh to PAL, which would help the apple industry of the state in the long run. He further informed the Corporation has taken effective steps to provide packing material to fruit growers at most competitive prices through its sales network in the apple growing area. The government agencies were selling cartons to fruit growers at a rate of Rs 36.50 to Rs 38.50 per carton, he added. *Tanda Hospital authorities denies any Swine flu death
Hospital authorities today denied any swine flu death in the Dr Rajender Prasad Government Medical College Tanda as medical test reports indicated that both the patients tested negative for the deadly virus whose samples were sent to IGMC for testing. *SCR to run spl trains
The South Central Railway (SCR) has announced it would run special trains between Secunderabad-Tirupati-Secunderabad and Visakhapatnam-Nizamabad-Visakhapatnam to clear extra rush of passengers. *2 arrested with 5000 capsules in Jammu
Two drug peddlers were arrested along with a contraband of intoxicant capsules from the heart of the city here, police said. ‘’Based on a tip off, police laid a trap early morning and intercepted two people near Jewel Chowk area. During frisking they recovered 5000 intoxicant capsules being smuggled to the outskirts,’’ police told UNI. *Armed gang ransacks BJP functionary's star hotel
A group of 50 armed miscreants barged into a star hotel, owned by BJP Youth Wing Secretary P Selvam, and ransacked it in the city late last night. *Life returns to normal in Kashmir, barring Anantnag and Maisuma
Life returned to normal in the Kashmir valley, though for a day only, as there was no curfew restrictions while the breakaway Hurriyat Conference (HC) has also asked the people to resume normal activities today. *LIC launches new product
LIC had announced launch of its new product- 'LIC's PENSION PLUS' from September two. *ICICI Bank opens branch in Kochi
ICICI Bank today announced the inauguration of its new branch at Willingdon Island here. *Wholesale prices of Oils, Sugar, Commodities
Following were the wholesale prices (per 10kg) in the Bangalore Oil market today. *eGestalt Technologies voted finalist in award ceremony
eGestalt Technologies Inc. (www.eGestalt.com), a world leading provider of information security and IT-GRC (Governance, Risk Management and Compliance) solutions for all enterprises, today announced it was voted as a finalist in the Breakthrough Technology Vendor category at the prestigious XChange XCellence Award ceremony at Everything Channel's XChange Americas event recently held in Dallas, Texas. According to a company release, in June 2010, eGestalt announced SecureGRC, a patent-pending cloud-based SaaS solution that addresses all the enterprise needs around information security, compliance and risk management and provides automation and integration of policy controls to manage security and IT-GRC related issues. *Shriram Automobiles launches new initiatives
Shriram Automall India Ltd, a subsidiary of Shriram Transport Finance Company, has launched two new initiatives focussing on small truck operators in a bid to help replace their old trucks. *Two IAS officers posted in UP; one gets additional charge
The Uttar Pradesh government today posted two Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officers and gave additional charge to one. *DPCC chief distributes relief to Delhi's flood-hit people
Delhi Pradesh Congress Committee (DPCC) chief Jai Prakash Agarwal today distributed food packets to the flood-affected people in his constituency of northeast Delhi. Mr Agarwal visited areas like Yamuna Pushta, Shastri Park, ISBT, fifth and third Pushta and distributed milk, sweets and afternoon meals to the residents. He also made arrangements for meals in the night as the local residents were still residing in temporary tents, a statement released from DPCC office stated. *Armed camps exist in West Bengal: Chidambaram
Home Minister P. Chidambaram Wednesday said some armed camps do exist in West Bengal and it was for the state government to look into the matter. *Vote Congress to end woes, Rahul Gandhi tells Uttar Pradesh public
Congress general secretary Rahul Gandhi Wednesday said voting his party to power in Uttar Pradesh will be a solution to problems related to implementation of central government-sponsored schemes, a party spokesperson said. *Sonia to file nomination for party president's post Thursday
Congress president Sonia Gandhi will file her nomination Thursday for another term in office as party chief. *Maoists extend deadline for abducted Bihar cops (Lead)
Maoists in Bihar have extended till 10 a.m Thursday the deadline for releasing their eight jailed commanders, failing which they have threatened to kill the four policemen they have abducted. *Campaigning for Delhi University polls ends sans fervour
The regular poll fervour was missing from the campaigning for the Delhi University elections which ended Wednesday as students adhered to the official guidelines and eschewed electioneering in cars, using drums and other musical instruments. *Government may press panic button on Kashmir: BJP
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) said Wednesday there are indications that the government "is all set for some panic steps" on Jammu and Kashmir. *PM worships Lord Venkateswara
Prime Minister Manmohan Singh offered worship to Lord Venkateswara at the world famous temple here this afternoon. *NF Railway uses high-tech for remote operation of pumps
In an interesting innovation, Northeast Frontier Railway has developed a system for automation of water pumps, thereby saving manpower and electrical energy. This system, which includes GPS technology, has been implemented at four stations of Rangiya Division in Northeast Frontier Railway namely Tezpur, Tangla, Majbat and Rangjuli. Under this system, the pump is attached with a unit based on mobile phone technology and the command is given from internet based programme from where any pump can be switched on/off and from any part of the world either directly or on scheduled programme based on requirement of water, an official release here today said. Another aspect of the system is that the pump is monitored after every 15 minutes in the form of parameters such as running hour, voltage, current drawn and energy consumed. These parameters are saved automatically in a file in the Internet and can be seen anytime if required. In case any abnormality happens in the system, an SMS in the form of an alert goes to the supervisor concerned so that prompt corrective action may be taken immediately to rectify the problem. *Dengue cases cross 1000-mark in Capital
The total number of dengue cases crossed the 1000-mark today with 77 more people being tested positive for the mosquito-borne disease in the last 24 hours. *6 MPs join National Shipping Board
Six Members of Parliament today joined the National Shipping Board (NSB) for a period of two years. According to an official release issued here, of them, four are from Lok Sabha, namely Somendra Nath Mitra (West Bengal), Rajendrasinh Rana (Gujarat), Adv A Sampath (Kerala) and Hamdullah Sayeed (Lakshadweep). The two MPs from Rajya Sabha are K V P Ramchandra Rao (Andhra Pradesh) and K B Shanappa (Karnataka). The Board will be chaired by Capt P V K Mohan. Other Board Members are Additional Secretary, Joint Secretary, Ministry of Shipping, Director General, Shipping, Joint Secretary, Ministry of Commerce, Deputy Chief, Naval Staff, Director General, Coast Guard, Chairman, Shipping Corporation of India, Chairman, Cochin Ship Yard, Chairman, Chennai Port Trust, Vice Chancellor, Indian Maritime University, and Shipowners, representatives of Trade Unions and Bodies. *Dalai Lama speaks out against caging egg-laying hens (Lead)
Tibetan spiritual leader the Dalai Lama Wednesday expressed distress over the confinement of egg-laying hens in tiny battery cages and urged for an end to the fowl-abuse. *CWG security arrangements to be completed by Sep 15: Chidambaram
Dissatisfied with the security arrangements made at the Commonwealth Games sites, Home Minister P Chidambaram today said another review of the security overlay would be conducted after September 15. *Manmohan Singh offers prayers at Tirupati temple
Prime Minister Manmohan Singh Wednesday offered prayers at the famous Lord Venkateswara temple in Tirupati in Andhra Pradesh. *Rahane's ton powers IOC to six wicket win over TATA
A strokeful century by opener Ajinkya Rahane and a blistering 91-ball 84 by Ravikant Shukla, powered Indian Oil Corporation (IOC) to an emphatic six wicket win over Tata Sports Club for whom Ishant Jaggi's century went in vain, in a Group B match for the BCCI Corporate Trophy here today. *Only Rs 5 crore spent on disabled sportspersons for CWG
The authorities have spent only Rs 5 crore of the total Rs 15 crore allotted for disabled sportspersons preparing for the Commonwealth Games (CWG) to be held at New Delhi from October 3, National Centre for Promotion of Employment for Disabled People (NCPEDP) Honorary Director Javed Abidi said today. *Speedy efforts on for the smooth conduct of CWG: Vayalar
Top bureaucrats were making all out efforts for smooth conduct of the 19th Commonwealth Games 2010 scheduled to be held in New Delhi from October 3-14, Overseas Indian Affairs Minister Vayalar Ravi today said. *State shooting championship-2010' from Sep 3
The 43rd 'Kerala state shooting championship 2010' will be held at Pallipuram CRPF shooting range, near here from September 3 to 5. *K'taka Govt awaits report on finding skulls: Acharya
Karnataka Home Minister V S Acharya today said the State Government had asked different agencies to investigate the finding of large number of skulls in the small town of Annigeri in Dharwad District. *AP CM indisposed
Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister K Rosaiah could not participate in Prime Minister Manmohan Singh's functions in the state today as he was indisposed. *4 killed, 8 injured as shed collapses
Four people were killed and eight others, including three students, were injured when the shed under which they were waiting for bus collapsed at Kuppam on National Highway 17 near Taliparamaba, about 25 km from here today. Police said a private bus bound to Payyanur from Taliparamaba had halted in front of the bus shelter at Kuppam to take passengers. Suddenly another private bus, which was also on the way to Payyanur, hit the former from behind. The bus rammed into the waiting shed and its concrete roof collapsed over the passengers. *BJP not committed to fighting illegal mining: Cong
The Congress in Karnataka today alleged the ruling BJP had no commitment to put an end to rampant mining taking place in the state as its leaders, including some Ministers, were deeply involved in it. *Major trade unions call for nation-wide strike on Sep 7
Major trade unions in the country, except Bharatiya Majdoor Sangh (BMS), today called for a nation-wide strike on September 7, protesting against price rise and the Centre's decision to privatise profit making Public Sector Undertakings (PSUs). *Minister presents award to Jyothi Lab CMD
Jyothi Laborataries Chairman and Managing Director M P Ramachandran was today conferred with the prestigious P V Sami Memorial Industrial and Socio-Cultural Award at a function here. *Exports growth slows down to 13 pc in July
After showing a robust growth of over 30 per cent for three consecutive months of April, May and June, India's exports slowed down to 13.2 per cent in July, indicating that economic recovery in its traditional exporting markets of United States and Europe has yet to firm up. *PM appeals to people to contribute for Leh victims
Prime Minister Manmohan Singh Wednesday appealed to the citizens of the country to donate generously for the victims of the Leh flash floods. *Kerala local bodies elections to be held in October
The State Election Commission Wednesday decided to conduct the local bodies elections in Kerala in the last week of October. *Curfew lifted in Kashmir Valley barring Anantnag
Curfew was lifted from all parts of the Kashmir valley except from Anantnag town on Wednesday. *Kerala CM Achuthanandan cautions against communal propaganda
Kerala Chief Minister V.S. Achuthanandan, in an interview to senior journalist K. Gopalakrishnan underlined the secular character of the State of Kerala, and said that the State police will intervene against any attempt to disturb it. *Floods in Rajkot force people to leave their homes
Incessant rains for the past two days in Gujarat's Rajkot District has flooded the area, forcing people to leave their houses on Wednesday. *Court asks about medicare after baby's footpath birth
Taking suo motu cognizance of a destitute woman's death after giving birth to a baby on a pavement, the Delhi High Court Wednesday questioned the city government on the medical care being provided to the orphan. *Beef up security for jailed Gujarat cop, orders Court
A court in Ahmedabad Wednesday directed officials of Sabarmati Jail here to beef up security for imprisoned former Gujarat police officer N.K. Amin, who wants to turn approver in the 2005 Sohrabuddin Sheikh staged shootout case. *Prisoner shot at inside train, one attacker killed
Armed miscreants in Uttar Pradesh’s Saharanpur district Wednesday opened fire at a prisoner inside a train coach while a police team was taking him to a court. One of the miscreants was killed in retaliatory firing by the police, officials said. *Procession held to mark 406th ceremony of installation of Guru Granth Sahib
A colourful 'Nagar Kirtan' procession was taken out by Sikhs here, to mark the 406th ceremony of the installation of their holy scripture, the Guru Granth Sahib on Wednesday. *Bihar suspends police officer
Bihar Wednesday suspended Lakhisarai Superintendent of Police Ashok Kumar Singh on charges of irregularity and negligence of duty during a gunfight with Maoists in which seven policemen were killed and four were abducted by the rebels. *CBI moves apex court against fresh probe into Rizwanur death
The CBI Wednesday moved the Supreme Court, challenging a Calcutta High Court order directing the investigating agency to treat the death of Rizwanur Rahman as murder and conduct a fresh probe. *Games security review after Sep 15, says Chidambaram
Admitting that there have been delays in setting up the security apparatus for the Commonwealth Games, Home Minister P. Chidambaram said Wednesday that another review would be done after Sep 15 after seeing arrangements for the event. *Middlesex University plans campus in Noida
The Middlesex University of London, with overseas campuses in Dubai and Mauritius, plans to open a new campus in Delhi's satellite town of Noida, said its vice chancellor here Wednesday. *Rahul Gandhi relishes 'samosas', 'jalebis' in Amethi
Congress general secretary Rahul Gandhi, accompanied by telecom expert Sam Pitroda, Wednesday relished roadside food here while seeking public feedback on central government-backed welfare schemes, an Uttar Pradesh party leader said. *Drought-hit villagers in Jharkhand survive on wild groundnuts
Several villages in Jharkhand's Palamu district are hit by drought, forcing people to survive on wild nuts and roots in the absence of rations. *Temples across India deck up to celebrate Janmashtami
Temples in Uttar Pradesh's Mathura city have been decorated for Janmashtami celebrations on Thursday. *A matrimony website for defence personnel
An online matrimony service exclusively for defence personnel will be launched by an internet company here Thursday. *Indisposed Rosaiah skips PM's function in Tirupati
Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister K. Rosaiah could not accompany Prime Minister Manmohan Singh at Tirupati Wednesday due to illness. *PM, UPA losing grip over governance, claims BJP (Lead)
Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and the leadership of the United Progressive Alliance (UPA) were losing their grip over governance, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) said Wednesday. *Andhra recalls agonising day after YSR helicopter went missing
As Andhra Pradesh remembers Y.S. Rajasekhara Reddy, one of its biggest mass leaders, on his first death anniversary, the occasion also brings back the agonising memories of those 24 hours after the helicopter carrying him went missing. *Suggestions welcome to prevent question hour loss: Bansal
The government will respond positively to suggestions from presiding officers of the two houses to prevent loss of time during question hour, Parliamentary Affairs Minister Pawan Kumar Bansal said Wednesday. *Rathore's plea against jail for molesting Ruchika dismissed (Lead)
The Punjab and Haryana High Court Wednesday dismissed an appeal filed by disgraced former Haryana police chief S.P.S. Rathore against his conviction and sentence of 18 months' jail by a court here in the 1990 Ruchika Girhotra molestation case. *President assures nation's support to flood-hit Leh (Second Lead)
President Pratibha Patil Wednesday assured the people of Jammu and Kashmir's flood-ravaged Leh that the entire country was with them and no effort would be spared in providing them rehabilitation. She also appreciated the Indian Army for the rescue and relief operations. *Apex court okays new Uttar Pradesh district including Amethi (Lead)
The Supreme Court Wednesday cleared the decks for the Uttar Pradesh government to create a new district including Amethi parliamentary constituency represented by Congress general secretary Rahul Gandhi. *Six women killed in Maharashtra road accident
Six women labourers were killed in a road accident on the Mumbai-Agra highway in Maharashtra's Dhule district, police said Wednesday. *Obama may address parliament Nov 9
US President Barack Obama is expected to address a joint sitting of both houses of parliament Nov 9, Parliamentary Affairs Minister Pawan Kumar Bansal said Wednesday. *Four Maoists arrested in Orissa
Security forces have arrested four Maoists in a joint combing operation in Orissa's Keonjhar district. *Neural basis of depression found
Using functional Magnetic Resonance Imaging (fMRI), researchers have shown that depressed patients had an abnormal activation of the medial prefrontal cortex. *Why reading Arabic is much harder in comparison to English
After conducting a series of studies, researchers have shown why reading acquisition in Arabic is much harder in comparison to English. *Indian boffin reveals how to use off-the-shelf dyes to improve solar cells
Applying a blended mixture of various off-the-shelf dyes commonly used in food and medical industries could actually boost the ability of zinc oxide solar cells to absorb visible light, according to researchers at Sharda University in Greater Noida, India. *For fuel-efficiency, cars need to be wired with better brainpower, less horsepower
Fuel economy in gasoline-powered cars could be tripled by 2035, but it would mean getting our automotive kicks from smart electronic technology and other forms of virtual performance rather than horsepower, says a University of Michigan researcher. *Several skeletons recovered in Dharwar in Karnataka
Around 60 to 75 human skeletons were recovered from the outskirts of Annagiri town in Karanataka's Dharwar District. *Heavy downpour lashes Delhi (Lead)
A heavy downpour took the Delhiites by surprise Wednesday afternoon and brought the much-needed relief from the hot and humid weather. *Scalpel and skull discovery in Turkey offers clues to Bronze Age brain surgery
Discovery of a scalpels and skulls at an early Bronze Age settlement called Ikiztepe in Turkey, has indicated that people at the time performed brain surgeries. *Availability of affordable power critical for India's development: PM
The Prime Minister, Dr. Manmohan Singh, on Wednesday said the availability of affordable power is of critical importance for the country's development, adding that 'we must bridge the gap between the supply and demand of power if we are to achieve higher rates of economic growth on a sustained basis'. *Rizwanur case: CBI moves Supreme Court, challenges Calcutta High Court's order
The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) moved the Supreme Court on Wednesday challenging the order of the Calcutta High Court asking it to launch a fresh investigation and register a murder case into the death of computer graphics teacher Rizwanur Rahman, who was found dead under mysterious circumstances near a railway track in Kolkata's Dumdum area in September 2007. *Landslide blocks National Highway in Sikkim
Frequent landslides due to heavy rains in Sikkim have blocked the National Highway 31-A, the Mangan-Singtam highway and have disrupted movement on roads. *Meteor-impact may not have killed mammoths, great bears, claim experts
The theory that a space impact was responsible for extinction of at least 17 groups of large animals including mammoths and great bears, can be discounted, claims a new study. *Mayawati's plan for new district including Amethi okayed
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Mayawati was Wednesday allowed by the Supreme Court to create a new district including Amethi parliamentary constituency represented by Congress general secretary Rahul Gandhi, a lawyer said here. *Phrase 'saffron terror' takes the message home: Chidambaram
Unapologetic about using the term "saffron terror" that infuriated the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), Home Minister P. Chidambaram Wednesday said he used the words to convey the message that a few rightwing religious groups were behind some terror blasts in India. *Now, a filter that purifies water 80,000 times faster than bacteria-trapping filters
By dipping plain cotton cloth in a high-tech broth full of silver nanowires and carbon nanotubes, Stanford researchers have developed a new high-speed, low-cost filter that purifies water 80,000 times faster than filters that trap bacteria. *Gastroenteritis outbreak hits Ludhiana
There has been a outbreak of gastroenteritis in Ludhiana and around 34 people have been admitted to local hospitals. *Four Punjab prisoners injured in clash
Four prisoners were injured, two of them seriously, when a clash broke out between them in Punjab's Bathinda town Wednesday, police said. *Apex court directs troops to vacate northeast schools
The Supreme Court Wednesday asked the home ministry to have all schools in the northeast that have been occupied by paramilitary forces vacated in two months. *Bihar CPI-M leader expelled for trying to 'patch up' with JD-U
Subodh Roy, the Bihar leader from the Communist Party of India-Marxist (CPI-M), was expelled from the party Wednesday after he tried to "patch up" with Janata Dal-United (JD-U) leader and Chief Minister Nitish Kumar. *Seeking cures online may be hazardous to health
The Internet might be a treasure trove of information but it's not the best place to diagnose your illness symptoms to find out what you have. In fact, quite the opposite, says a new UK survey. *Empty grenade shells found at Delhi airport
Empty grenade shells have been found in a bag at the cargo terminal of the Indira Gandhi International Airport in Delhi today. *Why walking flat-footed hurts habitual high-heel wearers
One would think wearing a pair of high-heeled Jimmy Choos was painful for your ankles, but many a time, habitual stiletto wearers feel discomfort while walking flat footed. *Rahul Gandhi visits Amethi with Sam Pitroda
Congress general secretary Rahul Gandhi, accompanied by telecom expert Sam Pitroda, arrived here Wednesday on a three-day tour of his parliamentary constituency in Uttar Pradesh, a party spokesperson said. *Queen's Baton Relay reaches Karnataka
The Queen’s Baton Relay for the Oct 3-14 Commonwealth Games in New Delhi reached Karnataka from Tamil Nadu Wednesday. *Chilean miners situation 'similar to combat soldiers'
Psychologists at University of Southern California have compared the situation of the trapped Chilean miners to the experiences of soldiers on extended combat duty. *President Patil visits flood-ravaged Leh, promises timely help from armed forces, govt.
President Pratibha Patil visited flood-ravaged Leh in the Ladakh region on Wednesday and reviewed ongoing relief and rehabilitation efforts with Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, Minister of New and Renewable Energy Farooq Abdullah, Jammu and Kashmir Government officials and senior Indian Army and Indian Air Force officers. *And now Kerala to air educational reality show
The country's first-of-its-kind Educational Reality Show is aimed at unleashing the creativity and innovativeness of school students in Kerala, thanks to the initiative of IT@School ViCTERS. *Suspected Maoists kill two CPI-M supporters in Bengal
Suspected Maoists shot dead two local leaders of the Communist Party of India-Marxist (CPI-M) in West Bengal’s West Midnapore district Wednesday, police said. *Panjab University resembles fortress ahead of student polls
The sprawling 533 acre Panjab University (PU) campus here resembles a fortress with heavy security ahead of the Sep 3 students' council elections that have a history of violence. *Babies born past term linked to increased risk of cerebral palsy
A new research has found that compared with delivery at 40 weeks, birth at 37 or 38 weeks or at 42 weeks or later is associated with an increased risk of cerebral palsy. *Why females fare better than males after traumatic injury
A new study has discovered why females fare better than males after traumatic injury. *Human activity has caused shellfish size to increase: Study
A species of shellfish widely consumed in the Pacific over the past 3,000 years has increased in size despite, and possibly because of human activity in the area, says a new research. *Online viewing fast making TV couch potatoes history
It seems the days of the couch potato have come to an end, as large number of TV viewers are watching their favourite shows online without having to be forced to waiting for them in front of the Idiot Box. *Mothers aid mating success of male bonobos
In a study on bonobos, researchers at the Max Planck Institute for Evolutionary Anthropology have found that the presence of mothers enhances the mating success of their sons and thereby causes mating to be more evenly distributed among the males *Krishna idol stolen from Ranchi temple
In a theft discovered just a day ahead of Janmashtami, an idol of Lord Krishna was stolen from the Sri Sri Sideshawar Mahadeo temple in the Jharkhand capital, police said Wednesday. *Maoists torch vehicles, thrash ex-legislator's relative
Maoists torched three vehicles and thrashed a relative of a former Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) legislator in Jharkhand's Latehar district Wednesday, police said. *Nation is with you, President assures people of Leh (Lead)
President Pratibha Patil Wednesday told the people of Leh that the entire country was with them and no effort would be spared in providing them relief and rehabilitation after flash floods killed at least 183 people last month. *Time is running out for four abducted Bihar cops
Time is running out for the four Bihar policemen abducted by Maoists as the rebels' deadline for releasing their eight jailed commanders expires around 4 p.m. Wednesday, failing which they would kill all the captives. *UPA leaders losing grip on government: BJP
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Wednesday charged the leaders of the ruling United Progressive Alliance (UPA) with losing their "grip" on the government. *Two kidnapped Assam businessmen rescued after three days
Two businessmen kidnapped at gunpoint over the weekend from Assam’s main city Guwahati were rescued by security forces early Wednesday, officials said. *NLFT guerrillas abduct five Tripura farmers
Separatist guerrillas have abducted five tribal villagers in northern Tripura and demanded that each household in their village cough up a sum of Rs.1,000 for their release, police said here Wednesday. *President visits flood-affected Leh
President Pratibha Patil Wednesday arrived in the flood-ravaged Leh town of Jammu and Kashmir to review and assess the rescue and relief operations there. *India to study impact of mobile towers on birds, bees
India will study the harmful impact of mobile phone towers on birds and bees, with the environment ministry constituting a committee that is also tasked with formulating guidelines on their installation. *Mosquitoes use different odour sensors to track human prey
Malaria mosquito apparently relies on a battery of different types of odour sensors to mediate its most critical behaviours, including how to choose and locate their blood-meal hosts, according to researchers at Vanderbilt University. *Man mowed down by Blueline bus in Delhi
A 20-year-old, who was on his way to office, was Wednesday run over by the Blueline bus he was trying to board in north Delhi, police said. *PM greets nation on Janmashtami
Prime Minister Manmohan Singh Wednesday greeted the nation on the auspicious occasion of Janmashtami that celebrates the birth of Lord Krishna. *Mums' sleep quality during babies' 1st months not good enough: Study
A new US study has found that mothers do get sufficient sleep in their babies' first few months, but it is not quality sleep. *Flooded Yamuna brings on Janmashtami fervour in Braj
Perhaps the Yamuna was in spate just like this centuries ago when Lord Krishna was born. As the flooded river meanders its way through the land of the cowherd god, hordes of curious people have converged on the ghats in Vrindavan, Mathura and Agra, creating a colourful setting for Jamashtami festival. *Year after YSR, political vacuum continues in Andhra
It has been a year of unprecedented crises in Andhra Pradesh that remembers one of its tallest leaders Y.S. Rajasekhara Reddy on his first death anniversary Sep 2. *Heave ho! Mumbai aims high for Dahi Handi festivities
Preparations for Dahi Handi - a popular sport associated with Janmashtami in and around Mumbai - are on a high this year, with several places offering a whopping prize money of Rs.25 lakh ($53,000), a far cry from last year\'s lacklustre celebrations on account of swine flu. *Normalcy returns for a day in Kashmir Valley
Life was back to normal for a day in the Kashmir Valley Wednesday as authorities lifted curfew and separatists called off protests and shutdowns. *Two militants arrested in Assam
Police have arrested two militants of the Kuki Revolutionary Army (KRA) from Mahur town near the Haflong hill station in Assam. *President, PM greet nation ahead of Janmashtami
President Pratibha Devisingh Patil and Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh today greeted the nation ahead of Janmashtami, which is being celebrated tomorrow. *Kids of gay and straight couples do equally well in school
A new research has revealed that children to same sex parents have similar educational achievements as their peers growing in heterosexual household. *PM lays foundation stone for NTPC-BHEL power plant
The Prime Minister, Dr. Manmohan Singh, on Wednesday laid the foundation stone of an NTPC-BHEL power plant manufacturing project at Mannavaram near Tirupati. *Two held with cocaine of over Rs.1 crore
Two drug peddlers have been arrested with cocaine of over Rs.1 crore in Uttar Pradesh's Kanpur district, police said Wednesday. *How noise pollution affects marine life
An international team of researchers has developed an approach that integrates advanced computing, X-ray CT scanners, and modern computational methods that give a 3D simulated look inside the head of a Cuvier's beaked whale, in a bid to understand the effects of noise pollution on marine life better. *Starvation and sleep-deprivation may keep brain sharp
Stay hungry and sleep-deprived to stay sharp - that seems to be the idea, at least as far as fruit flies are concerned. *Distribute rotting foodgrains to poor: Gadkari
Hailing a Supreme Court order to the government to distribute foodgrains to the poor before they rot, Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) President Nitin Gadkari said the Centre must immediately distribute the foodgrains for free. *Two foreigners booked for duping job seeker in Punjab
Two men, allegedly based in Britain, have been booked on charges of duping a job applicant here of nearly Rs.1.5 lakh, police said Wednesday. *Unity of all religions can prevent terrorism: Roemer
U.S. Ambassador to India Timothy Roemer has said that ensuring unity among all religions would prevent terrorism from growing both India and the United State. *Hot day in store for Delhi
It will be another hot and humid day for Delhi with rains likely to evade the capital for the fifth consecutive day, the weather office said Wednesday. *Chopper service for Himachal's Manimahesh pilgrims
Himachal Pradesh has allowed private heli-taxi operators to ferry pilgrims during the sacred Hindu pilgrimage Manimahesh in the remote areas of Chamba district, an official said here Wednesday. *Chidambaram to review Commonwealth Games security
Home Minister P Chidambaram will hold a high-level meeting on Wednesday to take stock of the measures being put in place for the Commonwealth Games. *NASA, ATK successfully test largest and most powerful solid rocket motor
NASA and ATK Aerospace Systems have successfully completed a two-minute, full-scale test of the largest and most powerful solid rocket motor designed for flight. *Hurriyat's Geelani sets down conditions for dialogue on Kashmir issue
Separatist leader Syed Ali Shah Geelani has set down five conditions before New Delhi to facilitate a review the hardline Hurriyat Conference's ongoing agitation programme. *'Onion layer technology' capacitor could power phone, laptop for days
Using the onion's multi-layered design as inspiration, scientists have created a new super capacitor that is cheaper, more compact and powerful enough to power your laptop or phone for days at a stretch. *PM to lay foundation stone of NTPC-BHEL power plant in Tirupati
Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh will visit Tirupati to lay foundation stone for the NTPC-BHEL power plant manufacturing project at Mannavaram near Srikalahasthi in Chittoor District on Wednesday. *Music played through headphones can harm hearing: Study
A 24-year study of adolescent girls has revealed that music played through headphones too loud or too long might pose a significant risk to hearing. *Bhattacharjee slams Mamata Banerjee
West Bengal Chief Minister Buddhadeb Bhattacharjee has lashed out at Railway Minister and Trinamool Chief Mamata Banerjee for accusing the ruling Left Frontwithout reason. *Himachal got more rains than normal this year
Himachal Pradesh has received three percent more rains than normal during the current monsoon season, the weather office said here Wednesday. *Amar slams Mayawati on farmers unrest, has dig at Mulayam
Former Samajwadi Party leader Amar Singh today said the ongoing farmers' unrest against forcible land acquisition for Yamuna Expressway was very saddening but the Mayawati government seemed unaffected as it was bent on completing the project. *Microsoft appoints new MD for its India development center
Microsoft today appointed Amit Chatterjee as its new managing director of its development center in India. *Aptech in pact with Middlesex University to offer intl degree
Aptech Computer Education, today announced that it has entered into an alliance with Middlesex University, to offer international degree. *Zen mobile launches dual handsets starting at Rs 2599
Zen Mobile today launched dual handsets M40 and M20, equipped with ''great sound quality and attractive designer covers'', at a price of Rs 3,599 and Rs 2,599 respectively. ''M40 is a smart handset endowed with the latest technological enhancements and multimedia features. The handset is equipped with a MP3/MP4 player with dual speakers powered by SRS and WOLFSON with a 2.4' QVGA screen,'' the company said in a statement. *Price Index increases by 4 pt
All India Consumer Price Index Number for Industrial Workers (CPI-IW) on base 2001=100 for the month of July, 2010 increased by 4 points and stood at 178 (one hundred and seventy eight). *MGNREGA beneficiaries to get pension
The government is working out a scheme to provide pension to the poor employed under its flagship employment scheme MGNREGA. *Lawyers to continue stir till Saturday
Not satisifed with the quantum of compensation given to the family members of the deceased lawyer, the agitating Orissa High Court lawyers here decided to continue their ongoing cease-work agitation till Saturday. *Teesta power plant workers threaten indefinite strike
Administrative work at the 510 MW NHPC Teesta Stage V power plant at Balutar, Singtam, in East Sikkim, was paralysed with a section of the labourers calling for an indefinite strike demanding ''re-designation of grades as per educational qualifications.'' However, the power generation was not halted by the workers. *Women activists demonstrate against non inclusion of Women's Bill
Thirty women activists were arrested today outside Parliament for their protest against the government for not bringing the Women's Reservation Bill in the Monsoon Session. *Sonata opens office in Netherlands
With a view to strengthen its position in the European market, Sonata Software, an IT consulting and software services provider, today announced opening of its new office in the Netherlands. *Escorts records 22 pc cent growth in UP
Escorts Ltd the counting of leading tractor manufacturer, which registered a growth of 22 per cent in tractor deliveries in Uttar Pradesh for the quarter ended June 30, 2010 as compared to the corresponding quarter last year, is upbeat about its sales in the region following good monsoons. Mr Rohtash Mal, Executive Director and CEO, Escorts Agri Machinery Group said here today in a statement that UP contributes about 26 per cent of the total volumes of Escorts. *CII launches an outreach prgm on IPR with SVPNPA, Hyderabad
In a bid to stop the counterfeiting and piracy in the country, the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) has launched an outreach program on Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) with Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel National Police Academy, Hyderabad. *MoEF accords stage I clearance for Brutang Irrigation Project
The Ministry of Environment and Forests (MoEF) today accorded Stage I Forest Clearance to the Brutanga Irrigation Project located in Orissa's Nayagarh district. *Five tribals abducted from Tripura village
Banned militant outfit National Liberation Front of Tripura (NLFT) has kidnapped five innocent tribal villagers demanding year-long financial support from each family of the village in remote Shukraichari of Dhalai district. *Two killed in road mishap
Two people were killed in a road mishap at Amwan village under Bohd Gaya police station in the district today. *3 South Korean nationals detained, released
Paradip police have detained three South Korean nationals near Paradip while they were returning from Dhinkia-the bastion of the anti POSCO steel plant movement. *PDS Kerosene seized, one arrested
Vigilance sleuths have seized huge quantity of kerosene from Chinajuri on the Bargarh-Sonepur border and arrested a businessman in this connection. *Buddhadeb rubbishes Mamata's allegation of a 'plot' to kill her
Blowing away the allegation of a 'plot' to kill Trinamool Congress chief Mamata Banerjee, West Bengal Chief Minister Buddhadeb Bhattacharjee today alleged that the Opposition party was carrying out a massive campaign of 'flagrant lies and slander' which the Left workers would counter. *Pune Bar Association protests against evening courts
The general body of Pune Bar Association (PBA) today protested the functioning of the evening courts in the district by tying red bands. PBA president Milind Pawar said ''The Bar Council of Maharashtra and Goa had last week passed a resoultion to oppose the evening courts in the state. Since we cannot boycott working in the evening courts as it may amount to contempt of court, we have therefore decided to work with the red bands on today.'' He said they were against the functioning of evening courts for two reasons. One is the lawyers need time to prepare for the cases and working in the evening in courts means they would get no time for homework. Secondly, none of the Bar Associations were taken into confidence before starting these courts, he explained. *India to drape in Khadi this September
Khadi is no longer passe and to assert this the city is all set to host Indian Fashion Carvinal that promises to bring back the Gandhian fibre into the Indian wardrobe. *Bijay Patnaik takes over as Orissa's new Chief Secretary
Principal Secretary to Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik Bijay Kumar Patnaik today took over as the new Chief Secretary of Orissa. *Intelligence sleuths arrest 3 fishermen
Tamil Nadu ''Q'' branch police arrested three fishermen for allegedly throwing some ''mysterious'' parcels into sea after being cornered by Indian maritime forces near the fifth isle, today. *People's movements look up to small media in AP: Srinivas
People and their movements are looking up to small media in the state, Telugu daily 'Andhra Jyothi' editor K Srinivas said here. *Central aid for drought to be utilised in Assy Polls:BJP
The CPI(M)-led Left Front government would use central funds meant for drought-hit districts for the coming Assembly election, West Bengal BJP president Rahul Sinha today alleged. *Four get life terms in murder case
A local court today awarded rigorous life imprisonment to four people in connection with a murder case. *Infosys to assist Kolkata police to stop cyber crime
A Centre of Excellence (CE) to contain crime in the city would be formed by Kolkata police in association with Infosys, Police Commissioner Gautam Mohan Chakraborty said today. Interacting with members of Bharat Chamber of Commerce (BCC), Mr Chakraborty said the CE would be equipped with all necessary tools to check crime across the city with a special focus on cyber crime. *Raid in Gopalganj jail, incriminating articles seized
Raid was carried out in divisional jail here today leading to the recovery of incriminating articles. *Govt forms 20 squads to curb illegal mining
Expressing firm resolve to put an end to illegal mining and iron ore exports from Karnataka, Chief Minister B S Yeddyurappa said 20 squads have been formed to curb this corruption. *Congress asks Nitish Kumar to come clear on Central funds
Alleging large scale irregularities in Central developmental funds by the state government, the Bihar Pradesh Congress Committee today demanded that Chief Minister Nitish Kumar make public the details of the utilisation of the central funds. *Police car hits bike: one killed
A 28-year-old man riding a motorcycle was killed, when a speeding police car in which a senior police official was travelling, hit his two-wheeler from behind at Puthukkulam Vilakku area near Nagamalai Pudukottai, here this evening. *Find PIL petitioner who demanded CBI probe against Koda: HC
Taking serious note of absence despite the court's directive of a Public Interest Litigation petitioner who had demanded CBI inquiry into the assets of former Chief Minister Madhu Koda and his associates, Jharkhand High Court today instructed the CBI to find him out. *Govt moves Indian Medicine Central Council (Amend) Bill in LS
The government today moved the Indian Medicine Central Council (Amendment) Bill, 2010, in the Lok Sabha that seeks to amend the Indian Medicine Central Council Act (IMCCA), 1970, to give recognition to the ancient practice of Sowa Rigpa along with other traditional medicine systems of the country. *Pawar says no assurance unless SC order studied
Union Minister for Agriculture Sharad Pawar today assured the Lok Sabha that the Government would respect all Supreme Court orders, but said it was difficult to make any submissions in the House as it was yet to see a copy of the court order reportedly asking the Government for free distribution among the poor the surplus foodgrain lying in the FCI godowns. *Educational Tribunals Bill deferred till Winter session
In face of opposition from all quarters in the Rajya Sabha, the Government today deferred till the Winter session of Parliament the consideration of the Educational Tribunals Bill, 2010. Under attack from several members, including those from the Congress, for hurriedly seeking passage of the Bill, Human Resource Development Minister Kapil Sibal said the Bill was being deferred to the Winter session. *Parliament okays Indian Medicine Central Council (Amend) Bill
Parliament today passed the Indian Medicine Central Council (Amendment) Bill, 2010, with its clearance by the Lok Sabha. *Bill to allow NRIs voting rights moved in Lok Sabha
Law and Justice Minister Veerappa Moily today moved the Representation of the People (Amendment) Bill, 2010, in the Lok Sabha with the objective of allowing nearly 25 million Indians settled abroad to participate in elections in India. *India increases flood relief to Pakistan to 25 million dollars
Stating that India could not remain unconcerned with the grave humanitarian crisis of enormous magnitude in its immediate neighbourhood, the Government today unilaterally increased its flood assistance to Pakistan by five fold from five million dollars to 25 million dollars. In a suo motu statement in the Rajya Sabha, Minister for External Affairs S M Krishna said that out of the 25 million dollars 20 million dollars would be contributed to the 'Pakistan Initial Floods Emergency Response Plan' of the UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs. The balance of five million dollars would be contributed to the World Food Programme for its relief efforts in Pakistan. Detailing the effects of one of the worst floods in 80 years, the minister said that Pakistan had been severely affected and the UN estimates was that 17.2 million people had been adversely affected by the floods and the death toll had crossed 1600. Over 1.2 million houses and a vast infrastructure, crops and cattle were damaged or destroyed by the floods encompassing all the four provinces of Pakistan besides the region of Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK). The latest reports spoke of floods receding in Punjab but the situation in Sindh continued to deteriorate. *Parliament gives assent to Bill allowing NRIs voting rights
Parliament today gave its nod to the Representation of the People(Amendment) Bill, 2010, with the objective of allowing nearly 25 million Indians settled abroad to participate in elections in India. *2 killed, thousands rendered homeless
Two people were killed and thousands rendered homeless in torrential rains lashing Andhra Pradesh since August 28, inundating large tracts of agricultural land. One person was washed away in Kuppaganji Vagu on August 30 in Guntur district while washing his cycle at a culvert. Another was struck down by thunder at Donkada village of Nakkapalli Mandal of Visakhapatnam district on August 28. *AKRSU blocks railway tracks for separate Kamatapur state
The All Koch Rajbonshi Students Union (AKRSU) today blocked train movement at several locations in western Assam, demanding a separate Kamatapur state. *INTUC to join Industrial Strike next week
The Indian National Trade Union Congress (INTUC) today announced its decision to join the nationwide Industrial Strike on September 7. *JMM's confederation in Dumka from Sept 20
The ninth confederation of Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM) will be organised here from September 20. *Centre to look into proposal for regional tariff on solar power
The Centre would look into the proposal for regional tariff on solar power in response to the demand from eastern states in this regard, according to Union Minister of New and Renewable Energy Farooq Abdullah. *Raghuvansh urges CM for birth centenary celebration of poet
Former Union Minister and RJD MP Raghuvansh Prasad Singh has requested Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar to arrange for a befitting birth centenary celebration of great Hindi poet Gopal Singh Nepali. *FIR lodged against Koda, 28 JSEB officials
The State Vigilance department has lodged FIRs against 29 people, including former Chief Minister Madhu Koda and a host of senior Jharkhand State Electricity Board (JSEB) officials accusing them of accepting kickbacks while awarding rural electrification contracts to a Hyderabad-based firm between 2006 and 2008. *Mini gun factory busted, 3 arrested
An illicit mini gun factory was busted near cinema chowk under Town police station and three people were arrested in this connection in the district today. *New DGP takes charge in West Bengal
Mr Naparajit Mukherjee,a 1974 batch IPS officer, took over as the new Director General of West Bengal Police today. Mr Mukherjee, the Director General Intelligence Branch before assuming the new charge, replaced Mr Bhupinder Singh who retired from the service today. *PBT condemns doctors' strike in govt hospitals, demands action
People for Better Treatment (PBT), a voluntary society, today lambasted the junior doctors in the city's two premier government hospitals for resorting to an indefinite strike, crippling medical services and to subjecting a large number of hapless patients to endless miseries. *Curtains fall on month-long Monsoon Session of Parliament
Curtains fell on the month-long Monsoon Session of Parliament with the sine die adjournment of the two Houses today amid presiding officers regretting the number of hours lost due to disruption of the proceedings. *Abducted train drivers still untraceable
Two train drivers who were abducted on Sunday by suspected Bodo rebels from Assam-Arunachal Pradesh border remained untraced for the third day today. *Mizoram's food PSU workers to go on strike
Employees of MIFCO, a Mizoram PSU, have decided to go on indefinite strike from September 1 due to non-payment of salaries. *Khandu greets Arunachalees on Solung
Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Dorjee Khandu has extended his greetings to people of the state particularly the Adi brethren on the auspicious occasion of Solung. *Allahabad Bank receives Best Performance award from President
The city-based Allahabad Bank was given the prestigious annual award for '' Best Performance in MSE lending'' for 2009-10 by President Pratibha Devisingh Patil at a function in New Delhi today. *Huge quantity of cough syrup bottles confiscated
Border Security Force (BSF) personnel today recovered huge quantity of Phensidyl from near the Indo-Bangladesh border in Karimganj district of southern Assam. *Junior doctors strike in govt hospitals withdrawn
Junior doctors in the city's premier SSKM and Medical College and Hospital who went on a wildcat strike since Sunday last, called off their agitation this evening following assurance of 'full protection' from the authorities. ''We have decided to call off our strike and resume duty from this evening,'' a spokesman of the striking medicos said bringing a sigh of relief to a large number of patients and their relatives, who throng these hospitals from across the state everyday. Expressing 'sincere regrets' for causing inconveniences to patients in both the government hospitals in the wake of their two- day strike, the spokesman said they had decided to withdraw the strike forthwith following assurance from the authorites of full protection, better working environment and presence of armed police inside all hospital premises round the clock. More than 300 junior doctors in the city's two premier government hospitals resorted to a wild cat strike on Sunday evening following assaults on some of them by the relatives of a dead patient in SSKM hospital. *BJP slams Lalu for his statement on forward castes
The Bihar BJP today alleged that forward castes were ignored during the 15-year regime of Lalu-Rabri and the attitude of RJD supremo Lalu Prasad towards them had not changed yet. *DGP appeals to ultras to shun violence
Jharkhand Director General of Police Neyaj Ahmad today said operation against ultra's was on and also appealed to them to return to the mainstream of society. *74 new dengue cases in Delhi; total 937
The number of dengue cases in the national capital crossed the 900-mark today, with 74 more people being tested positive for the disease in just last 24 hours. *Haryana players to get gradation certificates online
Haryana Chief Minister Bhupinder Singh Hooda today said gradation certificates would be issued to the sports persons online in the state. *Ashok, Gaurav and Feroz share lead
Ashok Kumar, Gaurav Pratap Singh and Feroz Ali Mollah produced identical scores of four under 68 to hold the joint lead after round one of the PGTI Players Championship hosted by Chandigarh Golf Club today. Local Harendra Gupta and Sandeep Syal were one stroke behind the leaders in joint fourth position. Delhi’s Ashok Kumar, a seven-time winner on the Aircel-PGTI, was even par after 12 holes as he had birdied the fourth and bogeyed the 12th. He then unleashed a 340-yard drive on the par five 13th that helped him set up an eagle. The Delhi golfer made successive birdies on the 16th and 17th to close the day at four under. He drove the green on the par four 17th and two-putted from 30 feet for birdie. *Ashish, Bhawna claim singles titles
Ashish Sharma of AG Punjab and Bhawna of AG Haryana won the men’s and women's singles titles, respectively, in the North Zone Indian Audit and Accounts Department Badminton Tournament at sector 42 Badminton Hall here today. *Amit Kumar leading after round two
Amit Kumar of Phillaur shot a one over 73 to lead after round two of the PGTI Feeder Tour event being played at the Ranjitgarh Golf Club in Phillaur. His total now stands at one under 143. Maniram Sharma of Karnal was placed second at even par 144. Amit Kumar (70-73), playing at his home course, made two birdies against three bogeys in round two today. Maniram Sharma (72-72) of Karnal carded a second successive 72 to be placed one stroke behind the leader in second position. Pradeep Kumar (72-73) of Pathankot was a further stroke behind in third place. Local amateur Viren M Singh Ghumman (78-69) was placed fifth at three over 147. *Maoist camp busted, 4 ultras held
In a major breakthrough in the combing operation against the Maoists, the Keonjhar Police and the Special Operation Group (SOG) jawans today busted a Maoist camp close to the Rangmatia village under Telkoi police station and arrested one Area Commander and three of his associates. *Lakme Fashion Week ties up with fashion portal
The upcoming Lakme Fashion Week (LFW) Winter/ Festive, 2010, will see for the first time, collections of Gen Next designers' put up on an online fashion portal,'' Fashion and You''. *Parliament okays MPs' Salary hike; Left walk-out in RS
Parliament today approved the Salary, Allowances and Pension of Members of Parliament (Amendment) Bill, 2010, effecting a three-fold hike in salary and allowances of MPs with the Rajya Sabha passing the Bill unanimously amid a walk-out by Left MPs. *Gurudas Maan to receive doctorate in world music in UK
Pubjabi pop singer Gurdas Maan will be honoured with a Doctorate in World Music from the University of Wolverhampton in United Kingdom on September 7, a release here today said. Mr Maan will now be amongst the few artists in the world that have had the privilege of being worthy of a Doctorate in Music. Others include Sir Paul McCartney, Bill Cosby and Bob Dylan. '' I am both touched and thankful for this recognition and I will continue entertaining my audience like always '' said the popular singer. *Indian athletics team for CWG announced
Om Prakash, Vikas Gowda, Sinimol Paulose and Seema Antil are some the leading medal contenders in Indian athletics squad for Commonwealth Games, which was announced here today. *Shipping vessel damaged in Mumbai Port, no oil spill
A major shipping disaster was today averted when a bulk carrier was hit by a offshore supply vessel in the Mumbai port this morning. *Muslim delegation appeals to CM to convey their concern to US Govt
A delegation of minority community today urged Maharashtra Chief Minister Ashok Chavan to convey their concern to the United States Government, through official machinery, over Pastor of Gainesville in Florida announcement to burn copies of Holy Quran on September 11, to mark the ninth anniversary of the terror attacks on the World Trade Centre in New York. *Bodies of couple recovered from lake
Bodies of a couple were recovered from a lake in Dod village in Tharad taluka of Banaskantha district today, police said. *BAE has submitted RFI to Indian army for towed 155mm Howitzers
BAE Systems has submitted a response to the Ministry of Defence's latest Request For Interest (RFI) for towed 155mm howitzers. *Aptech enters into alliance with Middlesex University
Aptech Computer education has entered into an alliance with Middlesex University to provide advance entry to students doing Aptech certified computer professional course in the final year of B Sc at the London, Dubai or Mauritius campus of the University. Now the students can opt for any of the three campus intakes, which are held in January and September every year. Students enrolling under this alliance are eligible to get dual certification from Aptech as well as from Middlesex University, according to a release here today. With this alliance, the Indian students dream of an international degree, which not only helps them gain international exposure but also improves their career prospects, would be fulfilled, it added. *2 companies of CRPF in hills to assist police
Two companies of Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) arrived here in the three hill Sub-Divisions to assist state police for ensuring law and order situation. *TVS registers highest ever sales in Aug
In an impressive showing of monthly numbers, TVS Motor Company registered a highest ever sales figures in the month of August 2010. *Lokayukta issues notice to CM for unfair means in Assembly polls
Delhi Lokayukta Manmohan Sarin today issued notice to Chief Minister Sheila Dikshit on allegations of misuse of power during the Assembly elections in 2008. *India in Bangkok for friendly against Thailand
After two months of Portugal tour, senior India team has left Lisbon for Bangkok to play a friendly match against Thailand on September 4. Preparing for the upcoming AFC Asia Cup in Doha 2011, the Bob Houghton-coached India in two months trip to Portugal had played seven practice matches against the local teams, mainly second and third division. The Indian football team ended its last practice match with a 1-1 draw against third division outfit Odivelas Futebol Clube at the Odivelas ground. After playing all the 10 practice matches in Portugal, India managed 6 wins, 2 draws and lost 2 matches. *Every rupee should be utilised for development: Gulab Singh
PWD Minister Gulab Singh Thakur has expressed satisfaction over the execution of various projects aimed at alleviation of poverty and raising the standard of living particularly of those living below the poverty line and stressed that every rupee should be best utilized by working hard with a missionary zeal. *Parliament adjourned Sine Die
The over month-long Monsoon Session of Parliament today came to an end with both Houses adjourning Sine Die. *Bill to clip wings of Architects Council introduced in RS
Minister for Human Resource Development Kapil Sibal today introduced in the Rajya Sabha the Architects (Amendment) Bill, 2010, which seeks to give more power to the Central Government over the Council of Architects. The Bill proposes that the Central Government can give directions to the Council of Architects to make or amend regulations in public interest. *Task force to look into diversion of SC/St fund to CWG
Admitting that using funds from the Scheduled Castes Sub Plan for the Commonwealth Games was wrong, Home Minister P Chidambaram today said the Government had appointed a task force to look into the issue. *Mamata's stand on Maoists not at variance with Govt policy
Minister for Parliamentary Affairs Pawan Kumar Bansal today said the stand taken by Railway Minister Mamata Banerjee on Maoists at a rally in Lalgarh was not at variance with the stand of the Government. *Karan regrets deaths of Kashmiri boys in Valley unrest
Dr Karan Singh of the INC today raised the issue of the situation prevailing in the trouble-torn Kashmir valley which had resulted in the deaths of many "young boys, all Indian citizens" over the past three months, Mentioning the situation prevailing in his home state in the Rajya Sabha, Dr Singh said he had hoped for a structured debate on the current unrest in the House similar to the Lok Sabha but this had not been taken up. Today was last day of the monsoon session of Parliament. *SAG directs GCA to comply with RTI ACT
With the Goa State Information Commission scheduled to hear on September three the complaint filed by Advocate Aires Rodrigues against the Goa Cricket Association (GCA) for its refusal to furnish information under Right to Information Act, the Sports Authority of Goa directed the Sports body to comply with RTI Act. *Haryana announces awards for players winning medals in CWG
The Haryana government would award Rs 15 lakh, Rs 10 lakh and Rs 5 lakh to those sports persons of the state who would win Gold, Silver and Bronze Medals respectively in the coming Commonwealth Games. This was announced by Haryana Chief Minister Bhupinder Singh Hooda at a press confernece in New Delhi. *Narjinari scores hattrick in EB's 5-0 win over Md Sp AC
Riding on debutant Bikash Narjinari's hattrick East Bengal thrashed Mohammedan AC 5-0 in the season's first tournament, the Sahara Kolkata Premier League, at home today. *Indian boxing teams for CWG, Asian Games announced
Olympic bronze medallist Vijender Singh (75kg) and Asian champion Suranjoy Singh (52kg) will lead the Indian charge at Commonwealth Games to be held in the capital from October 3 to 14. *ICC should thoroughly probe match fixing allegations: Azharuddin
Former India captain Mohammed Azharuddin today said the ICC should thoroughly investigate the match fixing controversy involving several Pakistan cricketers and stop occurrence of such incidents in future. *Riya, Gaurav to lead Indian challenge at World Powerlifting C'ship
Fourteen-year-old girl Riya Sharma along with Delhi boy Gaurav Sharma will spearhead India's challenge in the Junior and Sub-junior World Powerlifting championship, to be held from August 30-September 4 at Czech Republic. The duo are Commonwealth champions. *Olympian Rathore fails to qualify for CWG
In a shocking development, Rajyavardhan Singh Rathore, silver medallist in Men's Double Trap at the Athens Olympics, failed to qualify for the Commonwealth Games after he did not turn up for the selection trials held in Pune. *2010 Invit'l Caddy champion seeks inspration from Chowrasia
SSP Chowrasia may not have shone in an international tournament of late, but he certainly has inspired talents raring to make a mark in the sport with DLF Invitational Caddy Championship 2010 individual winner Raja Sardar saying that the Indian pro has been his role model throughout these past years. *Randhir Singh resigns from SAI's Governing Body
Upset over not being invited for the Arjuna Award function, Indian Olympic Association (IOA) secretary general Randhir Singh today resigned from the Governing Body (GB) of the Sports Authority of India (SAI). In a letter to Sports Minister M S Gill, he said, ''I don't see any point in continuing my position as a GB member as it could pose embarrassment to several of your officials, more than me personally, in the long run.'' ''The proof of the pudding is in its eating. And I started tasting this in recent months, thanks to the tone and tenor of the sports ministry officials. It has been rather shocking, to say the least,'' he added. *CWG organisers make waste clearance arrangements
With the threat of dengue hovering over the preparations for Commonwealth Games, the Organising Committee has made elaborate arrangements to ensure efficient Cleaning and Waste Management, which will facilitate smooth functioning of all the venues during the mega event to be held from October 3-14. *Ansari for collective thinking to save Q Hour
Expressing grave concern over the frequent disruptions of the Rajya Sabha, especially during the Question Hour, Chairman Hamid Ansari today called for collective thinking over the matter to save the important opportunity to seek information from the Government from being lost. In his address at the conclusion of the Monsoon sesion of the House, Mr Ansari suggested that that the proceedings could be started with Zero Hour and the Question Hour could be taken up later in the day. *Cash prizes for Shooting Champ, Navy Commander
The Mumbai Regional Congress Committee Chief Kripashankar Singh today gave away cash prize of Rs one lakh each, to gold medallist Tejaswini Sawant and navigator Navy Commander, Dilip Donde. *KIOCL employees wage revised
State-owned Kudremukh Iron Ore Company Ltd (KIOCL) today finalised the wage revision for its employees, by signing a memorandum of settlement with the employee bodies. *P Valsala and Kanai Kunhiraman bag 6th Mayilpeeli award
Renowned writer P Valsala and sculptor Kanai Kunhi Raman have been selected for the sixth Mayilpeeli award, insituted by Kunhi Kannan jewellery, in the fileds of literature and arts from Malabar region, for thier contributions in those fields. *Swine flu vigilance committees to be set up
Concerned over swine flu cases resurfacing, the Madhya Pradesh Government has directed field medical officers in all the districts to provide immediate medicare to patients with suspected swine flu symptoms. Field medical officers have been asked to provide immediate medicare to those who complain cold, flu, cough, headache, body ache, nausea and loose motion, difficulty in breathing, chest pain and nail turning blue. Chief Secretary Avani Vaish has written letters to all the divisional commissioners instructing them to make effective arrangements for checking swine flu and providing proper treatment to suspected patients of H1N1, an official release today said here. They have been instructed to constitute vigilance committees in all the districts, which would be chaired by the District Collector. Swine flu is under complete control in Madhya Pradesh. According to a report of the Union Health Ministry, the number of swine flu patients is lowest among 10 states. As many as 1,247 swine flu patients have been found throughout India. *Smack worth Rs one crore seized; 2 held
Two drug peddlers were arrested with 500 grams smack worth Rs one crore in international market in Cantonment area of this Uttar Pradesh district today. *India and America's security concerns same: Roemer
US Ambassador to India Timothy J Roemer has said security concerns of America and India are the same and both the countries were coming together on the issue. *Man arrested with 15 kg bhukki in Samba
A narcotic smuggler was arrested with 15 kg bhukki in Samba district of Jammu and Kashmir, police here said. *Haryana forms Rural Forest Committees to look after saplings
As many as 1700 Rural Forest Committees have been constituted in Haryana to look after saplings after plantation and make people aware about the significance of plants. *Mayawati directs officers to take strict actions against crime
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Mayawati said the state government is committed to eliminating crime and providing a crime-free and developed state to the people. *Min welcomes SC action
Bhopal Gas Tragedy Relief and Rehabilitation Minister and Madhya Pradesh's ex-chief minister Babulal Gaur today welcomed the Supreme Court's directing issuance of notices to the accused and added that hope for justice had been rekindled 25 years after the world's worst industrial disaster. *Dinsha Patel presents National Award to Himachali Industrialist
Union Minister for Micro Small and Medium Enterprises Dinsha Patel today presented national award to Himachali industrialist Milan H Dalal, Director Blue Coat industries baddi in Solan district for his outstanding contributions in the industrial sector in a function in New Delhi today. *Army’s ‘Saathi’ help line to listen peoples’ grievances in Doda
In a bid to improve better relations and to reach out to people, Army has introduced a helpline ‘Saathi’ to listen grievances of the locals in mountainous Doda district of Jammu and Kashmir, official spokesman said here today. He said helpline ‘Saathi’ was launched by unit of Rashtriya Rifles (RR) in Gundna belt of Doda where people can call for complaints regarding human rights violation, RTI-related issues, guidance regarding education and scholarship schemes, pensionary and old age-related government schemes, medical benefits to people, career counselling and guidance for recruitment in police, armed and para-military forces. ‘’Besides helpline, a human rights cells has also been introduced at battalion and unit levels," the spokesman added. *Gujjars hold demonstration at Raj Assembly
A faction of Gujjars led by former Delhi MLA Ramvir Singh Bidhuri today held demonstration at the Rajasthan Assembly here to press for early processing of five per cent special reservation quota to the community and three other castes. *100 Indian prisoners released by Pakistan
As many as 100 Indian prisoners 98 fishermen and two children-were released by Pakistan and handed over to Indian authorities at the Attari border here today. *Srinivasan new Information Commissioner of Rajasthan
Senior IAS T Srinivasan who retired as Chief Secretary today, has been appointed as Information Commissioner. *Flood condition yet to improve in UP
Natural Disaster Management has started rescue and relief operations for the flood-affected people of Barabanki district nearing Uttar Pradesh capital. *East Godavari Collector, MLA injured in dam railing collapse
East Godavari Collector M Ravichandra and Prattipadu MLA Parvata Chittibabu had a miraculous escape today when the iron railing of the Subbarayasgar dam, caved in while they were inspecting the flood level in view of the heavy inflows owing to incessant rains in the catchment area. *Arrest warrant against Kakinada Mayor
The Fifth Additional Judicial First Class Magistrate N Srinivasarao today issued a non-bailable arrest warrant against K Saroja, Kakinada city Mayor in a cheque bounce case. *Tea appeals for bank aid
Tirupur Exporters Association (TEA ) today requested the Banks to enhance packing credit limit by 35% from the existing level to manage the crisis effectively. *Videocon crosses one million mark
Videocon Mobile Services, the next generation GSM mobile services brand, has become one of the first telecom operators to cross one million mark in sales in Tamil Nadu in just four months of its launch. *Rs 300-cr facility near Guntur 1,20,000 Meters per day capacity
NSL Textiles today said its Ra 300-cr Sate-of-the-Art textiles process house at Chandolu near Guntur district of Andhra Pradesh will open on September 6 as the group looks at textiles as major growth opportunity. *TN officer wins first gold in world Fire Fighters Games
Ms Meenakshi Vijayakumar, Divisional Officer of Tamil Nadu Fire and Rescue Services brought laurels to the country winning the first Gold medal in the 11th World Fire Fighters Games, held in South Korea. *Scheme to utilise oil cess for controlling oil polln in sea
Union Minister for Shipping G K Vasan today said the Centre proposed to evolve a scheme to utilise the oil cess being collected in ports for providing assistance to control oil pollution in sea. *Oil spill off Mumbai coast largely contained
The oil spill caused by container ship 'MSC Chitra' after its collision with 'MV Khalijia' off the Mumbai coast has been largely contained, Shipping Ministry Secretary K Mohandas said today. *Asianet awards announced
Asianet News ''Doctor on live'' and Malayala Manorama '' Aroghya Masika '' has bagged the Indian psychiatric society Kerala branch media awards given for health awareness programmes in the Visual and Print media, respectively. *BJP stands for upliftment of SC/ST families: BJP
The ruling BJP in Karnataka was committed to uplifting the SC and ST community in the state and had implemented a number of programmes for their benefit, State BJP unit President K S Eshwarappa said today. *Che Guevara chappals seized
Police today seized 11 pairs of shoes and ten pairs of chappals, printed with the photos and name of Latin American Revoluntionary Che Guevara from two footwears shops here. *Govt to introduce market-based regulation for air pollution
The Ministry of Environment and Forests has resorted to market-based regulation to control air pollution. *Militants kill SPO in Kishtwar
A group of militants of Hizb-ul-Mujaheedin (HM) outfit allegedly killed a Special Police Officer (SPO) in mountainous Kishtwar district of Jammu and Kashmir, police here said today. ''SPO as Masood Ahmed, who was deployed at a SOG post in a remote village Souda of Kishtwar was killed by a group of three militants late last night when he tried to open fire on them but his weapon jammed,'' a senior police official told UNI. *Raj Assembly passes 4 Bills amid din
The Rajasthan Assembly was today adjourned for the day after passing four Bills amid din without discussion and discharging other scheduled business. Prior to this, the proceedings were marred by two frequent adjournments amid unruly scenes and mobbing in the well by the Opposition following differences over the legality of process of undertaking legislative business without the approval of the House to the Business Advisory Committee(BAC) report. *8 dead one missing as jeep falls into river
Eight people, including two women and a child, were killed while one person was missing after a jeep fell into a swollen nullah near Gulab Ghati near Haldwani in Nainital district of Uttarakhand, official sources said here today. *Army treats gastroenteritis patients in central Kashmir
The Army today came to the rescue of villagers suffering from gastroenteritis in Badgam district of Jammu and Kashmir. *GST hits root of taxation powers of States: CM
Karnataka Chief Minister B S Yeddyurappa today strongly opposed the implementation of Goods and Services Tax (GST) saying it will hit the very root of the taxation powers of states. He said structures were being proposed under GST, which would make decisions taken by legislative Assembly become subservient and alter fiscal structure of the states permanently. ''Nearly 53 per cent of taxation powers of the states will be taken away. In such circumstances, there is a need to discuss all the issues before introducing such a Constitution Amendment Bill. We have to fight against this,'' he said. *Raj Assembly adjourned twice over Business Advisory report
The Rajasthan Assembly was today adjourned twice in a row amid mobbing in the well by the Opposition following differences over the legality of process of undertaking legislative business without the approval of the House to the Business Advisory Committee(BAC) report. *PDP chief expresses concern over deaths in Kashmir
Expressing deep grief over the death of a person in alleged security force firing in Anantnag, the president of the main opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Mehbooba Mufti today condemned the firing at Maisuma in which four youths were allegedly injured yesterday. *Haryana mulls raise in floor rate for land acquisition
Haryana Chief Minister Bhupinder Singh Hooda today said the state government was actively considering to enhance the floor rate for the land acquisition. ''The Haryana government's present land acquisition policy is the best in the country for its compensation, rehabilitation and annuity for 33 years for the farmers,'' Mr Hooda said while addressing a press conference in New Delhi. He said the policy was being furher revised in the interest of the farmers. ''The floor rates of the state are the highest and I might revise it again'', he added. *Seats in technical institutions in Haryana go up to 1.19 lakh
Haryana Chief Minister Bhupinder Singh Hooda today said the number of seats in technical institutions in the state had gone up to 1,19,025. *Student killed in road mishap
A cycle-borne student was run over by a tractor in Line Bazaar area here today. *Special battalion of ESM to be drafted in MP
The Madhya Pradesh government today decided to draft a special battalion of ex-servicemen (ESM) residing in this state, raise the retirement age of the Public Health and Family Welfare Department's doctors from 62 to 65 years and to hand over maintenance of the Water Resources Department's tubewells to the private sector. *Hotages in Malaysia released; to be brought India soon
The employees of Indian orgin, who were held captive by a Malayasian company on seeking raise in salary, have been rescued and would soon reach the country. *IIAS to exhibit rare photographs of Viceregal Lodge
The Heritage building of the Viceregal Lodge, now known as the Indian Institute of Advanced Study (IIAS), is organising an exhibition of rare photographs of the rooms and offices of the Viceregal Lodge collected from various sources. *Human Rights team arrives to inquire into fake encounter
A four-member team of the Human Rights Commission arrived here yesterday to inquire into the alleged fake encounter between police and dacoits at Baknasa ravines in Bhind district on August 22. The team reached Baknasa village and gathered information from villagers. Later, it visited the encounter site. *Prisoner escapes from police custody
An undertrial prisoner of Ludhiana Central jail escaped from police custody here today while being brought back to the city in a bus after his treatment in PGI, Chandigarh. *Heavy rains in Telangana in next two days
Isolated heavy rain would occur in the districts of Adilabad, Karimnagar and Warangal of Telangana during next 48 hours as a low pressure area lies over Chattisgarh. *Alva inaugurates training course for 300 civil officials
Uttarakhand Governor Margaret Alva today underlined the need for Civil servants to have an innovative approach and an open mind. In her inaugural address at the 85th Foundation Course at Lal Bahadur Shastri National Academy of Administration (LBSNAA), Mussoorie, in which about 300 officer trainees commenced their initial training, the Governor said over the centuries the bureaucracy had undergone tremendous change and mutation but the basic values remains the same over the years. "In the changing environment bureaucrats have to acquire new skills and attitude to managerial skills, commercial skills and technical skills," the Governor said. *Youth's body found in drain
The body of a youth was found in a sewage drain in Ghorenav village in this district today. *JK Cabinet approves full pensionary benefit for 28 years service
Jammu and Kashmir Cabinet today approved full pensionary benefits for its employees having 28 years of service. *Sub-engineer held
A Public Works Department sub-engineer posted in Amarwada was arrested today while accepting a bribe of Rs 2 lakh at a rest-house there, Lokayukta Police said. *MLA's murder planned
In the first case of its kind in Chhattisgarh, three people including a woman, have been arrested on the charge of attempting to contract kill Congress MLA Agni Chandrakar who represents Mahasamund, police said here today. *Charges framed against all accused in kidney scam
The Special CBI court today framed charges in the high profile kidney scam case against nine accused including the main accused--Dr Amit and Dr Jeevan--here today. The CBI had submitted charge sheet in the court, a couple of months ago levelling allegations of removal and transplantation of kidneys involving multi-crore scam against the nine accused. Others who were named in the charge sheet included Dr Upender, Dr K K Aggarwal, Dr Saraj, nurse Linda, Jagdish, Manoj and Gyassudin. The CBI had framed charges under Transplantation of Human Organ Act 1994 and under section 326, 342, 420, 307 IPC after the case was handed over to the agency by the Haryana police. The Haryana police had registered the case in January 2007 following complaints of transplantation of kidneys illegally. Following registration of case, Dr Amit had gone underground but he was later nabbed on Indo-Nepal border in February 2007 while crossing over to Nepal. *2 Jammu residents among 3 killed in Pathankot road accident
Two members of a Jammu-based family were among the three people who were killed when a car they were travelling in met with an accident near Sajanpur at Pathankot in Gurdaspur district of Punjab, sources said today. *Pak spy escapes from Central jail
A Pakistani spy, who was lodged in the Central jail here, was found missing in his cell since yesterday, police today said. *BSP's party meeting tomorrow to discuss Panchayat election
Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) president and Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Mayawati has called for a meeting of the party tomorrow to discuss several issues including the coming panchayat elections. *Japanese Encephalitis toll at 221
The vector-borne deadly Japanese Encephalitis (JE) toll in eastern Uttar Pradesh today reached 221, following the death of two more children in the past 24 hours. *Haryana govt revises salaries of drivers, conductors
The Haryana government today announced to give a salary of Rs 10,000 per month to drivers and of Rs 8,000 per month to conductors of the Haryana Roadways with effect from June 1, 2010, involving an expenditure of Rs 50 crore per year. *Lokayukta raid
A Lokayukta police team today conducted raid at the residence of a mandi secretary here, Lokayukta sources said today. *Govt fails to check Apple growers' woes: CPI(M)
Himachal Pradesh CPI(M) today criticised the state government for its ''utter failure'' to check woes of apple growers. *Elephant to be declared 'national heritage animal'
The government will soon declare elephant as national heritage animal as part of its measures to enhance the protection for pachyderms. *Vaishnavi Gold plans Jewelry mall in Hyderabad
Vaishnavi Gold, a leading jewellery house, today announced its aggressive expansion plans for Hyderabad looking at Rs 200-crore turnover in the current fiscal. *Woman dies of swine flu in HP
A 42-year-old woman died of swine flu in Kangra district of this northern state early this morning. Satya Bandhu, medial officer of RPMC Hospital Tanda told UNI over phone that a 42-year-old woman, belonging to Harchitina area of Kangra district, was suffering from swine flu symptoms. She was hospitalised yesterday and kept in isolation. *SGPC plans to open 2 educational institutes in J and K
Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC) president Avtar Singh Makkar today said the SGPC was contemplating to open two educational institutes in Jammu and Kashmir. Talking to reporters here, Mr Makkar said the SGPC had taken up the matter with Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah and expressed its desire to open educational institutes at Jammu and Srinager. *SW Monsoon normal in HP after 6 yrs
Himachal {Pradesh has recorded normal South West Monsoon in the past six years. *Uniqe protest against hike in property tax
The Praja Rajyam Party (PRP) organised a unique ‘Vanta-Varpu’ protest against the hike in property tax here today. *Detection of rows of skulls surprises experts
Experts from geology and forensic science departments are still cluless over the finding of over 50 skulls while the municipal workers were digging a drainage in Annigeri town in Dharwad district on Saturday. *CRPF constable involved in shootout nabbed
Kundgol police are yet to trace the CRPF constable Shankarappa Bhajantri, who went berserk yesterday shooting down three of his relatives including two children and fled the scene due to a family quarrel at Betadur village in the district. *Gov & CM greet people in AP
Andhra Pradesh Governor ESL Narasimhan and Chief Minister K Rosaiah today greeted the people of the state on the occasion of Sri Krishnashtami. *Best teacher award for JNTUK Professor
Dr Bhima Prabhakararao, professor of Electronics and Communications and also the Director, Institute of Science and technology Jawaharlal Nehru technological University Kakinada (JNTUK) has been selected for the prestigious state level best teachers award from the higher education wing. *GIEU employees observes hunger strike
The members of General Insurance Employees Union (GIEU) today observed a hunger strike in the city in support of their various demands including long pending wage revision. *Flood water submerges 10 villages under Subbareddy Sagar
Due to heavy rains in the catchment, the hill streams that feed Subbareddysagar a medium irrigation project in Prattipadu assembly constituency are in spate submerging, nearly ten villages. *K'durga temple nets Rs 67.80 lakh income through 'hundis'
The famed Kanakadurga temple atop Indrakeeladri hill has netted an income of Rs 67.80 lakh through counting of 40 hundis, here today. *Siri Fort Sports complex members move HC against closure for CWG
Members of the Siri Fort Sports complex today filed a PIL in the Delhi High Court against its closure for two-day requirement during the Commonwealth Games. *Gogamedi-bound pilgrims indulge in arson at Sardulpur station
Violence erupted at Sadulpur railway station in Churu district late this evening when Gogamedi-bound pilgrims--apprehensive of rape and murder of a girl--indulged in arson at the railway station, burnting vehicles and damaging property at the platform. *Mumbai Metro upsets Big B
The Mumbai Metro route in Juhu may become a convenient and affordable mode of transport for the city's common man, but it has upset Bollywood superstar Amitabh Bachchan. *Panel on piracy for ban on taking camcorder inside theatres
A panel on piracy set up by the Government has suggested ban on taking camcording devices by the viewers to the theatre. *Swine flu claims one more in Capital; toll at 30
One more person died of swine flu in Delhi today, taking the toll due to the flu to 30. *Another humid day for Delhi
The month today ended on a humid note in the national Capital. The minimum temperature was recorded at 28 degrees Celsius, three notches above normal. *Ghaziabad-bound Carriageway on GT Road opened on trial
A three-Level Grade Separator near Shyam Lal College on GT Road was fully opened today on trial by Mr PK Tripathi, Principal Secretary to Delhi Chief Minister Sheila Dikshit. The 575-m long main flyover of 6 lanes with median on GT Road has been constructed for uninterrupted movement of straight traffic, an official statement said. Mr Tripathi opened the Ghaziabad-bound Carriageway whereas the Delhi-bound Carriageway was opened for traffic on July 31. Out of the two FOBs, one opposite Welcome Metro Station is likely to be opened by the first week of September. The work on this project was started on October 26, 2007. Sanctioned cost of the project was Rs 93.82 crore. *Central Sec-Qutab Minar corridor to open for public on Sep 3
The Central Secretariat-Qutab Minar Metro corridor would be open for the public on September 3. *Mamgain unhappy over MCD delay in completing CWG works in time
Municipal Corporation of Delhi(MCD) Working Committee Chairman Jagdish Mamgain today expressed displeasure over the civic body's failure in completing Commonwealth Games projects in time. ''MCD has postponed its deadline six times between March 31 and August 31, making a mockery of the system and losing credibility in the eyes of Delhiites,'' Mr Mamgain said in a statement here after assessing the status of CWG projects. He said the progress in Karol Bagh, Paharganj and University areas was proceeding at a slow place and work for upgrading and improving 22 major roads and 56 internal lanes was still incomplete. *People's issues were of lower priority during Parl session: CPI(M)
The CPI(M) today said people's issues during the monsoon session of Parliament were of lower priority and it appeared that the policies of the government were not common man-oriented. *BPL families income limit be increased to Rs 1 lakh: Gadkari
The BJP today demanded that the limit of annual income for a Below Poverty Line (BPL) family be increased from Rs 20,000 to Rs 1 lakh. ''Realising the skyrocketing prices of essential commodities, the government should increase the BPL limit to Rs 1 lakh,'' BJP national president Nitin Gadkari told mediapersons. *Dhanbad politician pens book on Rahul, Gandhi family
A book titled ''Nigahen Rahul Gandhi ki Ore(Eyes towards Rahul Gandhi)''...a distinctive insight into the Gandhi Family will be presented to Congress leader Rahul Gandhi later today. *Govt wants to make rum out of rotten foodgrains: Gadkari
Alleging that tonnes of foodgrains are lying decayed in the godowns of Central Government, the BJP today claimed that the government is preparing them to maunfacture liquor for export. *Amar Singh says there is nothing as 'saffron terror'
Reacting to all the controversy about Home Minister P Chidambaram's remark of ''saffron terror'', former Samajawadi leader Amar Singh today said terrorism has no tints or tones. *Raj Assembly adjourned for half an hour
The Rajasthan Assembly was today adjourned for half an hour following differences over the legality of the process of undertaking legislative business without the approval of the House to the Business Advisory Committee (BAC) report. *Tight security in temple town for PM's visit
Elaborate security arrangements have been made for Prime Minister Manmohan Singh's seven-hour visit to the temple town tomorrow. *Jaya asks DMK govt to drop action against noon meal workers
Opposition AIADMK General Secretary J Jayalalithaa today urged the DMK government to drop the suspension and disciplinary actions against noon meal workers, who tried to take out a procession, pressing a charter of demands. *Prisoners have altercation with lawyers
Tension prevailed inside the court premises as some prisoners had an altercation with lawyers and a Judge. *Poet remembered
Rich tributes were paid to Tamil poet Puduvai Sivam on the occasion of his death anniversary today. *SNA celebrates ''Navathi''
'SNA Oushadhasala,' established by Ayurveda Physician 'Ashtavaidyan' Thrissur Thaikat Unni Mooss in 1920, organised a seminar on 'medicinal properties of Terminalia Chebula' (Chebulic myrobalan, Abhaya or Kadukka) here today, as part of its year-long 'Navathi' (90-years) celebrations this year. *Dalai Lama arrives in Tibetan camp
Tibetan spiritual leader the Dalai Lama arrived at Bylakuppe rehabilitation center, about 50 km from here today. Speaking to newspersons at the helipad, the spiritual leader said he was on a spiritual visit to the camp and would not talk about China. *Ayurvedic centre looking for tie up with allopathy hospitals
'Punarjanis', an ayurvedic treatment and healing centre, is planning for strategic alliance with like-minded allopathy hospitals, Chief Physician of Punarjanis, Dr E S Shaji Raj said today. *TTDC to adopt white tiger cubs to promote tourism
As part of promoting tourism, the Tamil Nadu Tourism Development Corporation (TTDC) has decided to adopt three white tiger cubs, the star attraction at the Anna Zoological Park at suburban Vandalur. *Caught stealing sweets: ninth standard boy commits suicide
In a tragic incident, a ninth standard school boy allegedly committed suicide by hanging himself after he was caught red handed while stealing sweets in a shop at Perambakkam in Tiruvallur district of Tamil Nadu today. *CPI(ML) cautions students on Medical college
Pointing out that the new government medical college here was yet to get the affiliation from Pondicherry university, the Puducherry unit of the Communist Party of India (Marxist-Leninist) today urged the administration to start the classes only after getting it and cautioned the students to be vigilant. *Dharma Reddy steps down from Spl Officer post
Just hours after his appointment as the Secretary for Andhra Pradesh Information Commission by the Government, Tirumala Temple Special Officer A V Dharma Reddy, mired in several controversies, was immediately relieved from the post of special officer here today. *Jaya off to Kodanadu Estate again for a month
Opposition AIADMK general secretary J Jayalalithaa left for Kodanawdu Estate in Nilgris District of Tamil Nadu this afternoon. *Incessant rain hits Gulbarga, Kodagu districts
Rain related incidents, after Southwest monsoon was active over the past one week, has claimed 20 lives since August 20 besides destroying crop in thousands of acres. *Jaya wishes people happiness, prosperity on Krishna Jayanti
Opposition AIADMK General Secretary J Jayalalithaa today greeted the people on the occasion of Krishna Jayanthi festival tomorrow. *Disgraced Pak cricket Asif out from new Malayalam film
Disgraced Pakistani cricketer Mohammed Asif was today denied a role in the new Malayalam film 'Mazhavillinattam Vare' narrating the relations between two neighbours, following his alleged involvement in match fixing in the Test match against England at Lord's last week. *Police open fire on violent pilgrims at Sardulpur railway stn
The police opened fire in the air late this evening to disperse a mob of Gogamedi mela pilgrims--apprehensive of rape and murder of a girl who indulged in stone pelting and arson at the Sardulpur railway station in Churu district railway station. *Hyderabad-Howrah East Coast Express rescheduled for tomorrow
The South Central Railway (SCR) today announced that the Hyderabad-Howrah Exast Coast Express resheduled for tomorrow. *12 labourers electrocuted in UP; 2 suspended
At least 12 labourers were electrocuted, while six others sustained severe burns after a high tension wire snapped and fell upon them in Shengai area of this Uttar Pradesh district today. *Hurriyat chairman Mirwaiz still under house arrest in Srinagar
Chairman of the moderate Hurriyat Conference (HC) Mirwaiz Moulvi Omar Farooq continued to remain under house arrest for the fourth day today. *Female deer fatally hit by school van in IIT campus, driver held
A three-year-old female spotted deer died after it was hit by a school van inside the IIT campus today. Police said the deer was crossing the road when a private school van, which was on the way to drop students at Kendriya Vidyalaya inside the campus, hit the ungulate. *Malathi appointed new TN Chief Secretary
The Tamil Nadu government today appointed senor IAS officer S Malathi as the new Chief Secretary of the state. *Lack of political will on Women’s Reservation Bill: AIDWA
All India Democratic Women's Association (AIDWA) today blamed the UPA government at the Centre for the lack of political will for passage of the Women’s Reservation Bill in the Monsoon Session of Parliament. ''This is in stark contrast to the urgency with which the Civil Nuclear Liability Bill, on which also there was no consensus, was passed with great alacrity by the government in this very session,'' AIDWA president Subhashini Ali said in a statement here. *H1N1: 173 more under Home Quarantine
One hundred seventy three more people were placed under Home Quarantine in Kerala today. *IFRS adoption will help more FDI: ICAI chief
The convergence of International Financial reporting standard (IFC) with the Indian accounted procedure, slated to be implemented by April 2011, will help the country to attract low cast foreign direct investment, ICAI President Amarjit Chopra said today. *CM leaves for Tamil Nadu on-5 day visit
Taking a break from his busy schedule Karnataka Chief Minister B S Yeddyurappa had left for Tamil Nadu for five days on a private visit this evening. *Nirumpama visit to Lanka will be of no use: Vaiko
MDMK general secretary Vaiko today said Indian Foreign Secretary Nirupama Rao's visit to Sri Lanka as special envoy would not help mitigate the miserable conditions of Sri Lankan Tamils. *Foundation stone for Kadapa-Bangalore railway line tomorrow
Union Minister of State for Railways K H Muniyappa will lay the foundation stone for Kadapa-Bangalore railway line tomorrow at Kadapa. *Life term for five in murder case
The Cuddalore fast track court today awarded life term to five accused in connection with a murder case. *Haryana Tourism offers discount on food at resorts
The Haryana Tourism is offering 10 per cent discount on food to visitors in its various tourist resorts tomorrow when it celebrates 36th anniversary of its existence. Attractive gifts would also be given to children on this occasion, accoring to Tourism Minister O P Jain. Besides, cultural programmes and competitions for schools and college students would also be organised at selected complexes, he added. *PM holds meeting to discuss China threat
Amid reports of China's deployment of troops in the Pakistan-controlled Kashmir, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh Tuesday chaired a meeting of the Cabinet Committee on Security to review China's recent posturing and India's options of dealing with it.
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