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Karam Chand’s body handed over to family
1:18 Himachal Pradesh, July 15 (ANI): The mortal remains of Karam Chand Katoch, a martyr of 1962 Indo-China War, were recovered on Wednesday from the Walong area in Arunachal Pradesh after 48 hours. The body of Karam Chand, of Dogra Regiment, was brought on the sameday to his hometown of Palampur in Himachal Pradesh. The body was kept in the mortuary of the Army Hospital of Palampur, and was today handed over to the family members. Katoch is survived by his sister-in-law and nephew, Raju. Karam Chand Katoch joined Indian army in 1959 in 4th Dogra Regiment when he was 19. Added: 15851 days ago Views: 1025
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Tibetan parliament-in-exile meets
1:25 Dharamsala, March 10 (ANI): The seventh session of the Tibetan parliament-in-exile began in Dharamsala on Monday. The two-week session will end on March 18, where the main agenda will be the annual budget of the Tibetan government-in-exile. The other major issues are the current situation in Tibet coinciding with the 50th anniversary of Chinese occupation of their homeland and the feedback of the Dalai Lama's envoys to Beijing. Added: 15851 days ago Views: 1083
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12-hour shutdown throws Bengal out of gear
1:28 Kolkata, July 17 (ANI): West Bengal came to a standstill and daily activities got crippled as the state observed a 12-hour dawn to dusk bandh on Friday.Normal life was badly hit.Shops and business establishments remained closed due to the shutdown and no vehicle was seen plying on the streets. Added: 15851 days ago Views: 835
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Victory all set to woo audience
1:33 Mumbai, December 30 (ANI): Story of a small town boy making it big in world of cricket is the theme that the new film from the Bollywood factory revolves around. 'Victory' explores the journey of Vijay Shekhawat, who makes it to the Indian cricket team and achieves great success and fame. Actor Harman Baweja said that the movie has been treated realistically and could have been the story of any cricketer. Added: 15851 days ago Views: 1159
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Vaginal swabs of Aarushi tampered with,says officials
1:16 New Delhi,4 August (ANI):In a shocking revelation, the Forensic investigators at the Centre for DNA Fingerprinting and Diagnostics or the CDFD in Hyderabad have disclosed that vaginal swabs drawn from teenage murder victim Aarushi Talwar have been tampered with. They have been substituted with samples from an unconnected — and still unidentified — woman. Added: 15851 days ago Views: 929
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Power plant shutdown as silt in Satluj increases
1:44 Kinnaur, June 15(ANI): A hydel power plant in Himachal Pradesh has temporarily closed due to high silt level in the River Satluj. The river is the major source of water for the plant. The 1,500 Megawatt Nathpa Jakhri power plant in Kinnaur district has been closed for last five days. The plant supplies electricity to other states of northern India as well. Added: 15851 days ago Views: 1095
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Lashkar masterminded blast in Srinagar,says Police
0:56 Srinagar,September 13 (ANI): A day after a car bomb blast that killed at least four persons and wounded ten at Srinagar,the top brass of the police pointed out Lashkar-e-Taiba's involvement, even in the fatal act of terror.The explosion that took place on Saturday is being considered as the deadliest in recent months. Added: 15851 days ago Views: 718
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Salman Khan makes his TV debut with 10 Ka Dum
2:17 Mumbai, June 4(ANI): The original six packed actor of Bollywood is all set to make his television debut on Sony Entertainment’s new game show. Salman Khan who is very excited about his entry on the small screen, held a news conference on his television serial ‘10 Ka Dum’ in Mumbai. Salman liked the format of show which is based on a simple formant of the international show Power of 10. Added: 15851 days ago Views: 1201
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Manav Gangwani dazzles HDIL couture week with his line
2:15 Mumbai, October 16 (ANI): The third day of the on going HDIL fashion week brought another scintillating treat for the fashion czars as renowned designer Manav Gangwani showcased his exquisite collection. Titlled 'A Tempestuous Affaire' Gangwani's outfits had silhouettes ranging from well-draped traditional Anarkali suits to innovative Churidar and kurtas. Added: 15851 days ago Views: 1142
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Imran Khan thinks his looks have limited scope
1:21 New Delhi, November 22 (ANI): Hot Hunk Stud These may be some of the ways of referring to actor Imran Khan, but in his own estimation, Imran is not impressed with these adjectives. The actor thinks his looks have limited scope. Not only that Imran has also made a candid confession that he is not a total actor and there are many muscles in his acting ability that need to be groomed. Talking about his looks and the limited scope that he is complaining of, Imran says, I think my looks pose a challenge as far as my scope in acting is concerned. I am 27 years old but I look younger. So, there are many roles I can't do just because my looks don't fit the role. Imran also confesses that he is not a great actor. Added: 15851 days ago Views: 905
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Muivah wants govt to recognize Naga history to resolve the issue
1:32 Nagaland, June 23 (ANI): The National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) General Secretary, Thuingaleng Muivah on Monday urged the government to recognise the unique history of the Nagas and resolve the issue early. The Naga leader also expressed his displeasure at what he called the central government using Manipur against the Nagas. Muviah added that the central government has the authority to resolve the issue and that he was ready for the next round of peace talks. Added: 15851 days ago Views: 656
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Advani Aims at PM
2:1 Ahmedabad, Dec 14(ANI): Taking a dig at Prime Minister Manmohan Singh senior BJP leader Lal Krishna Advani said the Prime Minister didn't know politics. Advani was reacting to PM’s remark that Advani's appointment as BJP's Prime Ministerial candidate was basically to disburse the growing political clout of Modi. Meanwhile, Gujarat chief Narendra Modi, visibly excited by people’s response to his rhetoric, had a slip of tongue while addressing an election rally. Added: 15851 days ago Views: 1461
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SAARC writer's debate terrorism in literary fest
2:15 Agra, March 14 (ANI): The SAARC festival of Literature began on Friday in Agra with terrorism forming the central theme of the festival.Activists and academicians from the region including India,Pakistan,Bangladesh,Afghanistan and Sri Lanka seemed determined to take up sincere efforts to develop a peaceful atmosphere in the entire SAARC region.The SAARC festival Literature is a four-day event, which will conclude on 16th March 2009. Added: 15851 days ago Views: 1144
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Security beefed up in New Delhi
1:19 New Delhi, May 02(ANI): High alert has been sounded in Indian capital following the United States and Australia warning of terror attacks on popular shopping centres in New Delhi, Spokesperson of the Delhi Police Rajan Bhagat confirmed on Saturday Bhagat also said that they take these warnings seriously, especially as the city is hosting the Commonwealth Games in October. Added: 15851 days ago Views: 677
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Rahat Fateh Ali Khan slapped Rs 15 lakh fine
0:53 New Delhi, February 20 (ANI): Pakistani singer Rahat Fateh Ali Khan and his manager Maroof Ali have been fined Rs 15 lakh each for carrying undeclared foreign currency. Khan and his manager have been charged under Foreign Exchange Management Act (FEMA) and customs act for carrying over $ 1 lakh undeclared while boarding a flight from Delhi to Dubai last week. They will have to pay the fine immediately to have Khan's money, passport and other documents returned. Added: 15851 days ago Views: 474
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Scorching heat leaves locals high and dry in Patna
1:6 Patna, June 21 (ANI): Temperature hovering around 41-42 degrees Celsius has made life miserable for residents of Patna. People covering their faces and exposed body parts and making use of umbrellas are a common sight in the city. The intense heat has made the people miserable who await the arrival of monsoons eagerly. Added: 15851 days ago Views: 834
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India vows to fight terrorism jointly with SAARC nations
1:21 New Delhi, June 02 (ANI): India's Foreign Minister S M Krishna after a meeting with representatives of SAARC nations in New Delhi on Monday asserted that India is determined to fight terrorism jointly with other countries. Krishna also noted India's sound economic state despite the global meltdown. Added: 15851 days ago Views: 867
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Security beefed up Goa following a terror threat
1:33 Panjim, September 23 (ANI): The police in Goa have stepped up security around all vital establishments and increased surveillance along the railway stations on Monday following revelations by arrested suspected militants in New Delhi that Goa was a likely target. Police officials said that a red alert has been sounded against the possibility of a terror strike and a strict vigil is being maintained. Added: 15851 days ago Views: 1125
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Illegal felling of trees rampant in Guwahati
2:3 Guwahati, March 22(ANI): The Amchang Sanctuary on the outskirts of northeastern Guwahati is fast losing its verdant foliage due to the illegal felling of trees as villagers from the 'Garo' community have set up charcoal production units inside the forests. They have set up units inside the forest and chop trees for burning the wood and making charcoal. Locals maintain that forest officials have been intimated about this but lament that no action has been taken so far. Added: 15851 days ago Views: 1146
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EC submits list of candidates elect to the Presiden
1:4 New Delhi, May 19 (ANI): India's election commission submitted a list of candidates-elect to the President on Monday, setting the ball rolling for government formation. Once the poll panel submits the list, it becomes mandatory for the President to invite the largest party to form the government. Added: 15851 days ago Views: 766
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