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Rock bands are doing well in Jammu & Kashmir
1:4 Srinagar, Dec 21(ANI): The youth of India’s Northern Jammu and Kashmir are taking to rock music like never before and can be seen gyrating and tapping to its beats. According to music lovers in Kashmir the music helps in distressing the disturbed minds of the youth. Band members trust that their enthusiastic performances will inspire other youth in the valley to pursue their talents and keep away from all destructive influences. Added: 15848 days ago Views: 1517
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Gadkari concedes Yeddy's action as immoral but not illegal
1:23 Bangalore, January 22 (ANI): BJP President Nitin Gadkari said today that Karnataka Chief Minister B. S. Yedurappa's action of de-notifying land for his family members may be immoral but not illegal and accused Governor H. R. Bhardwaj of acting at Congress' behest. Meanwhile, Karnataka Law Minister Suresh Kumar said in Bangalore today that BJP would come out with an action plan after studying the Governor's documents on land scandal, who had approved the prosecution of B.S. Yeddyurappa in the scam case filed by two lawyers. Added: 15848 days ago Views: 511
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Delta Northwest merger makes world's largest airline
1:18 USA, April 15 (ANI): Delta Air Lines Incorporates and Northwest Airlines Corporation said that they have agreed to merge in a deal valued at more than doller3 billion that would create the world's largest airline.The deal creates an airline which will have headquarters in Atlanta and operate under Delta's flag, with over doller 35 billion in annual revenue and about 75,000 employees. Delta Chief Executive Richard Anderson will lead the combined airline. Added: 15848 days ago Views: 1271
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TMC leader Kabir Suman resigns, cites insult by party workers as reason
1:38 Kolkata, March 31 (ANI): A day after 'texting' through SMS his resignation to Trinamool Congress (TMC) chief, Mamata Banerjee and expressing a desire to quit Lok Sabha, singer-turned-parliamentarian Kabir Suman spelt out the reasons for his decision. Speaking to host of his supporters at his residence in Kolkata on Tuesday he said that it was on account of being insulted by a section of the party leaders. Added: 15848 days ago Views: 955
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Illegal mining threatens Kullu, state govt assures action
2:5 Kullu, August 12 (ANI): Private miners in Kullu are exploiting the area's rich mines in the absence of any regulation by the Himachal Pradesh government, which is threatening to Himalayan ecology and environment. The uncontrolled and illegal mining of sand, concrete and stones is causing great concern to scientists and environmentalists. They feel, the Himalayan topography is made of loose soil, and if uncontrolled mining is done, it will definitely increase the erosion activity along the riverbanks, thus destroying the whole eco system. However, state’s Industry Minister Kishan Kapoor said the state government is trying to control the situation and assured of all possible action. Added: 15848 days ago Views: 564
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Tourists enjoy paragliding in Solang Nala in Himachal Pradesh
1:11 Solang Nala, March 12 (ANI): Adventure-lovers and sports enthusiasts are making a beeline to picturesque Solang Nala town in Himachal Pradesh, for paragliding, which is fast emerging as one of the most appealing adventure sports. There are more than hundred trained pilots and more than two hundred helpers who are conducting paragliding in the valley. Every year thousands of foreign as well as domestic tourists visit Solang Nala for this adventure sport, in addition to enjoying a variety of winter-sports like skiing, snow scooter riding, sledging, and many more. Added: 15848 days ago Views: 794
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Sallu's fan paints him in space!
1:7 New Delhi, April 09 (ANI): Salman Khan might have achieved many awards and accolades in his life, but here comes a recognition, for which all other stars are surely going to envy him. One of his fans, 27-year-old Ankita Prakash Joshi painted the Dabangg star in zero gravity. She is even being considered for entry into the Guinness Book of World Records as the first woman in the world to paint in zero gravity. Ankita is a huge fan of Salman and says that he is her lucky charm and so she decided to paint him as her very first zero gravity painting. Added: 15848 days ago Views: 389
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Rain halts Aussie charge after Haydens hundred
1:16 New Delhi, Jan 5 (ANI): Hayden made his 29th test hundred on the forth day of the second test at SCG on Saturday, January 5th, while Captain Ricky Ponting strode out of the field after his early dismissal by Harbhajan Singh. Ponting’s wicket has sent a shudder through the Australian team as they are wiped out a 69-run innings deficit to be 21 runs in front at lunch for the loss of two wickets. Added: 15848 days ago Views: 1207
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Jharkhand, Chhattisgarh epicenter of naxal terror: Chidambaram
1:31 Ranchi, September 26(ANI): India’s Home Minister P Chidambaram on Friday called Jharkhand and central Chhattisgarh as the epicenter of Maoist extremism. Chidambaram, who was on a whirlwind tour of Chhattisgarh and Jharkhand ahead of a major offensive against the outlawed outfit in the two states, further added that the Army would not be involved in the offensive against Naxals. Added: 15848 days ago Views: 826
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NSCN-IM holds peace talks for first time in 13 years
2:0 Kohima, June 02 (ANI): Representatives of the Indian government and the National Socialist Council of Nagalim (Isak-Muivah) took part in the peace parleys for the first time in 13 years at Kohima, capital of Nagaland on Tuesday. The two sides discussed the controversial issue of integration of Naga-inhabited areas in the skirting states. Former Chief Secretary of Nagaland, R S Pandey, representing the Government of India met NSCN-IM General Secretary Thuingaleng Muivah. Added: 15848 days ago Views: 570
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India-U.S. to jointly work to grow their economies: Talbott
3:7 New Delhi, November 3 (ANI): Strobe Talbott, former U.S. deputy secretary of state is of the view that India and the United States should work together to enhance their economic strength through technological innovation. Commenting on the prospect of India getting a permanent seat in the United Nations Security Council (UNSC), Talbott said that whether India gets a permanent seat in the council or not, India and U.S. will continue working together. Added: 15848 days ago Views: 436
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Dalai Lama demands investigation in Tibet issue
1:54 Dharamshala, March 16(ANI): The Dalai Lama on March 16 said that there should be a thorough investigation by the international community into the Tibet issue. The comments from Tibet's spiritual leader came as police and troops locked down Lhasa, the capital of Tibet. Speaking at a news conference in India's northern Dharamshala, he appreciated the fact that the international community is showing a lot of 'genuine interests and concern' for the Tibetan cause. Added: 15848 days ago Views: 1290
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Hindus, Muslims collectively make Air coolers
1:48 Raipur, May 23 (ANI): Raipur, the capital city of India's central state of Chhattisgarh is a regional hub for trade and commerce and one can find several big and small business establishments in the city. Raipur is known for its air coolers. And the success of this sector is attributed to amity between people of different religions who work here. The air coolers made in the city are known for their excellent craftsmanship and both Hindus and Muslims are involved making of different types of coolers.The coolers made here are marketed across the state. The workers have blind faith in each other and religion has never come in the way of good relations. Added: 15848 days ago Views: 324
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Devotees took holy dip during Pushkar fair
1:37 Pushkar, November 20 (ANI): Hundreds of devotees on Saturday took a holy dip in sacred Pushkar Lake in Ajmer. The procession of holy men was welcomed with music, after which they took holy dips in the lake and offered prayers. Apart from their wish for a peaceful society, they wished that the lake was maintained and cleaned since it was a holy place, and visited by people from all across India and the world. Added: 15848 days ago Views: 455
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Illegal constructions cause environmental hazards in Darjeeling
2:2 Darjeeling, November 27 (ANI): The massive construction of buildings, a majority of them illegal, has led to degradation of soil texture in the Darjeeling Hills area of West Bengal, making the place vulnerable to landslides. Local builders, however, have ignored the threat of landslides, warned by geologists who say that the construction of unauthorised buildings coupled with improper drainage systems have led to such mishaps. Meanwhile, the state government blames builders for the situation. Added: 15848 days ago Views: 629
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Food inflation may rise in 2 weeks: Montek
1:17 New Delhi, June 17 (ANI): Deputy Chairman of Planning Commission Montek Singh Ahluwalia in national capital New Delhi on Wednesday said that India's food inflation could rise in the next two weeks. Ahluwalia said the annualised inflation was expected to decrease soon. Early in the week, Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee had said inflationary pressures would ease by mid-July and he did not favour an immediate rate hike by the central bank. Added: 15848 days ago Views: 549
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India, Russia ink agreements, target Dollar20 billion trade by 2015
1:30 New Delhi, December 21 (ANI): India and Russia inked several deals ranging from IT to pharmaceuticals on Monday and set a trade target for Dollar20 billion by the year 2015. The agreements were signed in the presence of Russia's Deputy Prime Minister Sergei Ivanov and India's Commerce and Industry Minister Anand Sharma at the 'Fourth India-Russia forum on trade and investment' in New Delhi. Sharma also described Russia as India’s strategic and a special partner. Added: 15848 days ago Views: 476
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Pak would be told to adopt zero-tolerance approach: Miliband
1:58 New Delhi, January 16 (ANI): Britain's Foreign Secretary on Thursday said that Pakistan would be told to adopt zero tolerance approach against the militant organization that has been blamed for carrying out Mumbai terror attack. David Miliband, on his four-day visit to India addressed a gathering at Taj Mahal Hotel, one of the attack sites, in Mumbai. Added: 15848 days ago Views: 1045
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Kosi breaches Jankinagar canal in Purnia
0:51 Jankinagar, August 31 (ANI): Adding vows to the already devastated Bihar flood victims, the swollen Kosi River breached its embankments of the Jankinagar Branch Canal in Purnia district on Saturday. With reported discharge of around 2.5 lakh cusec of water into the river from Nepal, the Kosi broke through its eastern embankment at Jankinagar. Although the dead toll is expected to rise as the flood has brought along with it various diseases. Added: 15848 days ago Views: 1003
Katrina to play Madhubala in Anurag Basu's next
1:16 New Delhi,April 26 (ANI):Remember the eternal face of classical Indian beauty Madhubala The stunning actress,who made all ladies go green with envy and men weak in their knees,has caught the fancy of director Anurag Basu.Smitten by the iconic beauty's affair with Kishore Kumar,the filmmaker has found a fitting lass in Katrina Kaif to reprise the role of Madhubala onscreen.After playing a tough politician in Rajneeti,Kat will now be seen essaying a role of a lifetime. Added: 15848 days ago Views: 896
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