A 'broad understanding' over the possible compromise formula on the Amarnath land controversy was worked out late Saturday night after three rounds of talks between the Jammu and Kashmir government panel and agitation leaders.
|
||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
|
Saturday, August 23
Vishwa Hindu Parishad leader, four others shot dead
by
Bhavesh
on Sat 23 Aug 2008 03:58 PM IST
At least five people, including a top leader of the Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP), were shot dead in an ashram in Orissa's Kandhamal district by an armed group during Janmashtami festival celebrations Saturday.
Dalit youth set on fire in Madhya Pradesh, dies
by
Bhavesh
on Sat 23 Aug 2008 03:56 PM IST
A 24-year-old Dalit man who was set on fire in Madhya Pradesh's Burhanpur district allegedly by a group of people including a leader from the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), died late Saturday evening, police said.
Solution to Amarnath row in sight; talks progress
by
Bhavesh
on Sat 23 Aug 2008 03:56 PM IST
A solution to the festering Amarnath land row in Jammu and Kashmir seemed to be in sight as a government panel and agitators met late Saturday for the third round of talks.
Mayawati blames Mulayam for Greater Noida farmers' plight
by
Bhavesh
on Sat 23 Aug 2008 03:53 PM IST
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Mayawati Saturday blamed her predecessor Mulayam Singh Yadav for the plight of farmers here who were demanding better compensation for their land, with at least four of them getting killed.
CPI-M workers don't meet Somnath during West Bengal visit
by
Bhavesh
on Sat 23 Aug 2008 03:53 PM IST
Lok Sabha Speaker Somnath Chatterjee Saturday seemed to be feeling alienated from the Communist Party of India-Marxist (CPI-M) cadres who did not meet him during his visit to Santiniketan.
Stir not to hit Nano rollout: West Bengal chief minister
by
Bhavesh
on Sat 23 Aug 2008 03:51 PM IST
The world's cheapest car Nano will roll out of West Bengal's Singur plant this October as scheduled, Chief Minister Buddhadeb Bhattacharjee assured Saturday, despite the threat by the opposition Trinamool Congress to lay siege.
Floodwaters enter fresh areas in Bihar
by
Bhavesh
on Sat 23 Aug 2008 03:50 PM IST
Floodwaters continued to create havoc in Bihar as they entered new areas Saturday and the situation remained grim affecting about one million people, officials said.
Countdown for BJP government has begun in Madhya Pradesh: Moily
by
Bhavesh
on Sat 23 Aug 2008 03:48 PM IST
The countdown for the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) government in Madhya Pradesh has begun, Congress party spokesman Veerappa Moily said here Saturday.
Film exhibitors reject offer to offset 'Kuselan' losses
by
Bhavesh
on Sat 23 Aug 2008 03:47 PM IST
Film exhibitors in Tamil Nadu Saturday rejected an offer from 'Kuselan' distributor Pyramid Saimira and superstar Rajnikant to offset estimated losses of Rs.70 million.
Dalit youth set on fire in Madhya Pradesh
by
Bhavesh
on Sat 23 Aug 2008 03:46 PM IST
A 24-year-old Dalit youth was burnt alive in Madhya Pradesh's Burhanpur district by few people, including a leader from the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), and is battling for life at a hospital, the police alleged Saturday.
Teenager allegedly raped in Delhi
by
Bhavesh
on Sat 23 Aug 2008 03:44 PM IST
An 18-year-old woman was allegedly raped by a 32-year-old man in Alipur area of north Delhi here Saturday, police said.
Two held for murder of MGR's relative
by
Bhavesh
on Sat 23 Aug 2008 03:42 PM IST
Two men were arrested in Bangalore and brought here in connection with the murder of A. Vijayan, a relative of late Tamil Nadu chief minister M.G. Ramachandran, the police said Saturday. Click here to View the Complete Article
Spread India's cultural richness: President to Asiatic Society
by
Bhavesh
on Sat 23 Aug 2008 03:42 PM IST
The 225-year-old Asiatic Society should go for more partnerships with other academic institutions in the country as well as abroad to disseminate India's cultural richness, President Pratibha Patil said Saturday.
India Infrastructure Finance sanctions Rs.173.6 bn loans
by
Bhavesh
on Sat 23 Aug 2008 03:40 PM IST
India Infrastructure Finance Co Ltd (IIFCL), the wholly-owned special purpose vehicle of the government, has sanctioned loans worth Rs.173.6 billion ($4.04 billion) to 81 infrastructure projects in the last two years.
Curfew imposed in Poonch, relaxed in Jammu
by
Bhavesh
on Sat 23 Aug 2008 03:40 PM IST
Curfew was imposed in the border town of Poonch Saturday and the army was alerted after communal clashes even as curfew in Jammu was relaxed on the eve of the Janmashtami festival, police said.
Airfare fixed for Haj pilgrims from Madhya Pradesh
by
Bhavesh
on Sat 23 Aug 2008 03:38 PM IST
The airfare for pilgrims going to perform Haj through Madhya Pradesh State Haj Committee had been fixed at Rs.12,000, an official said Saturday.
Rane eats humble pie, withdraws resignation
by
Bhavesh
on Sat 23 Aug 2008 03:37 PM IST
Apparently realising that discretion was the better part of valour, Maharashtra Revenue Minister Narayan Rane Saturday withdrew his resignation from the state cabinet he had tendered earlier in the month and said he would hap.
Youth dies after being 'thrown' from second floor
by
Bhavesh
on Sat 23 Aug 2008 03:37 PM IST
A 20-year-old youth died after he was allegedly thrown from the second floor of a house by his friends following a quarrel, Delhi Police said Saturday.
Tatas unveil first fully India-made car Indica Vista
by
Bhavesh
on Sat 23 Aug 2008 03:33 PM IST
Tata Motors launched the country's first and its only fully indigenously manufactured car - Indica Vista - at a glittering function here Saturday evening.
Jet Airways starts its daily flight to Dubai
by
Bhavesh
on Sat 23 Aug 2008 03:29 PM IST
Jet Airways Saturday commenced its daily flight from Mumbai to Dubai. This is Jet's 20th international destination.
Cricket board starts monthly pensions for women cricketers
by
Bhavesh
on Sat 23 Aug 2008 03:29 PM IST
The Indian Cricket board has decided to introduce a monthly pension scheme for retired international women cricketers.
Eyewitness identifies man who planted bomb in Delhi bus
by
Bhavesh
on Sat 23 Aug 2008 03:27 PM IST
A city court Saturday recorded the statement of an eyewitness who identified the man who planted a bomb in a Delhi Transport Corporation bus as part of the serial bomb blasts in the capital in 2005, killing at least 60 people.
We did not want to court controversy with Husain: art summit organiser
by
Bhavesh
on Sat 23 Aug 2008 03:26 PM IST
Amid the kaleidoscope of colours, commerce and pedagogy that mark the ongoing India Art Summit 2008, the country's first official art fair in the capital, one name was conspicuous by its absence - master artist Maqbool Fida.
India should promote renewable energy: minister
by
Bhavesh
on Sat 23 Aug 2008 03:25 PM IST
India should adopt solar energy to make the country self-reliant in the energy sector, Minister of State for New and Renewable Energy Vilas Muttemwar said here Saturday.
West Bengal tea garden workers get wage hike
by
Bhavesh
on Sat 23 Aug 2008 03:24 PM IST
Tea garden workers in West Bengal will get a daily wage hike of Rs.13.10 in phases that would take their present daily wage to Rs.67 in 2010-11.
Madhya Pradesh asks prime minister to clear anti-terror bill
by
Bhavesh
on Sat 23 Aug 2008 03:22 PM IST
Prime Minister Manmohan Singh was asked by Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan Saturday to clear the state's anti-terrorism bill 2007 that has been pending for approval with the central government.
Koda quits, Soren set to become Jharkhand chief minister
by
Bhavesh
on Sat 23 Aug 2008 03:22 PM IST
Madhu Koda heeded the advice of the United Progressive Alliance (UPA) and stepped down as Jharkhand chief minister Saturday evening with Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM) chief Shibu Soren set to take his place.
Kazakh minister to visit India Sunday
by
Bhavesh
on Sat 23 Aug 2008 03:20 PM IST
Kazakh Deputy Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources Bulat Akchulakov will visit India Sunday to attend a joint working group meeting on hydrocarbons.
Convert all Mumbai bars into yoga centres: Baba Ramdev
by
Bhavesh
on Sat 23 Aug 2008 03:20 PM IST
All bars here should be converted into yoga centres in order to have a better society and healthy living, said Baba Ramdev Saturday while laying the foundation stone of a yoga centre being built in the place of a nightclub.
Japanese sanitaryware firm plans factory in India
by
Bhavesh
on Sat 23 Aug 2008 03:17 PM IST
Japan-based global sanitaryware company Toto Ltd Saturday said it would set up a manufacturing plant in India once its annual sales turnover crosses Rs.7 billion ($162.8 million).
Consensus likely on postponing Champions Trophy
by
Bhavesh
on Sat 23 Aug 2008 03:17 PM IST
Kerala couple freed from Saudi jail reaches home
by
Bhavesh
on Sat 23 Aug 2008 03:15 PM IST
Roy Joseph and his wife Biji of Kerala, freed after being jailed in Saudi Arabia for the past two years, reached their home here Saturday.
Farmers' body seeks clarification on Prince Charles' comments
by
Bhavesh
on Sat 23 Aug 2008 03:13 PM IST
A leading Indian farmers' body has sought clarification from the British High Commission here on Prince Charles' reported criticism of India's agricultural development.
Koda resigns as Jharkhand chief minister
by
Bhavesh
on Sat 23 Aug 2008 03:12 PM IST
Ending a week-long suspense, Jharkhand Chief Minister Madhu Koda resigned Saturday evening, making way for Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM) chief Shibu Soren.
Cash-for-judge scam: lawywer's police remand extended
by
Bhavesh
on Sat 23 Aug 2008 03:10 PM IST
A court here Saturday extended by three days the police remand of former Haryana additional advocate general Sanjeev Bansal in the cash-for-judge scam in which his assistant delivered Rs.1.5 million at a Punjab and Haryana.
Youth dies after a day in de-addiction centre
by
Bhavesh
on Sat 23 Aug 2008 03:09 PM IST
A youth died under mysterious circumstances a day after he was admitted at a drug de-addiction centre near Punjab's Mohali town, a police official said Saturday.
NSG waiver being made to conform to Hyde Act: CPI-M
by
Bhavesh
on Sat 23 Aug 2008 03:08 PM IST
With some NSG countries demanding changes in the terms of the waiver at the grouping's first meeting, the Communist Party of India-Marxist Saturday again raked up the Hyde Act anxieties, saying the NSG exemption will be design.
Dera chief fails to appear in sex case hearing
by
Bhavesh
on Sat 23 Aug 2008 03:06 PM IST
Controversial Dera Sacha Sauda sect chief Gurmit Ram Rahim Singh Saturday failed to appear before a special Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) court in Haryana to hear framing of rape charges against him.
Mamata will not be stopped, security up in Singur
by
Bhavesh
on Sat 23 Aug 2008 03:05 PM IST
Trinamool Congress chief Mamata Banerjee would not be stopped from joining her party's indefinite sit-in demonstration in Singur Sunday against land acquisition for Tata Motors there, a top West Bengal official said here Saturday.
Rane meets Sonia, agrees to attend cabinet meetings
by
Bhavesh
on Sat 23 Aug 2008 03:03 PM IST
Maharashtra Revenue Minister Narayan Rane, who had threatened to resign in protest against Chief Minister Vilarao Deshmukh's decision to allot a piece of land to Videocon, agreed to attend state cabinet meetings after a meeting.
Dwarkadhish temple decorated for massive Janmashtami celebrations
by
Bhavesh
on Sat 23 Aug 2008 03:02 PM IST
The famed 16th century Dwarkadhish (Lord of Dwarka) temple here is all decked up to celebrate the 5,235th birth anniversary of Lord Krishna Sunday.
Gambhir's return to boost India in third ODI (Preview)
by
Bhavesh
on Sat 23 Aug 2008 03:00 PM IST
After two low scoring games, the third ODI between India and Sri Lanka at the R. Premadasa Stadium here Sunday is expected to be a run feast.
Badrinath to lead India A against Australia A
by
Bhavesh
on Sat 23 Aug 2008 03:00 PM IST
Subramaniam Badrinath will lead a 15-member India A squad for two three-day cricket matches against Australia A at home starting Sep 3.
Economic blockade is separatists' propaganda: Arun Jaitley
by
Bhavesh
on Sat 23 Aug 2008 02:58 PM IST
There was no economic blockade of the Kashmir valley as part of the agitation on the Amarnath land row, Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) general secretary Arun Jaitley has said, terming as lies claims in this regard by separatist. Click here to View the Complete Article
Maharashtra awaiting Tata reaction on Nano project offer
by
Bhavesh
on Sat 23 Aug 2008 02:57 PM IST
The Maharashtra government is awaiting with bated breath Tata group chairman Ratan Tata's reaction to its proposal to shift the Nano plant to this state, an official said Saturday.
Nano plant controversry: politicians for amicable solution
by
Bhavesh
on Sat 23 Aug 2008 02:55 PM IST
Some political parties in West Bengal want an amicable solution to the land impasse at Singur, 40 km from here, where Tata Motors is building a plant to produce Nano, which the company says will be the cheapest car in the world.
Lights, camera, action: sensitising the masses on disability
by
Bhavesh
on Sat 23 Aug 2008 02:53 PM IST
Mainstream cinema needs to make films on disability issues to sensitise the masses and help integrate differently abled people with society at large, say filmmakers and achievers with disabilities.
Chhattisgarh steel makers want more iron ore
by
Bhavesh
on Sat 23 Aug 2008 02:51 PM IST
As many as 125 sponge iron unit owners in Chhattisgarh have sought increased iron ore supply from the state-run National Mineral Development Corp (NMDC) to tide over the current shortage.
Breakthrough likely in Amarnath land row
by
Bhavesh
on Sat 23 Aug 2008 02:50 PM IST
A solution to the festering Amarnath land row in Jammu and Kashmir seemed to be in sight after a government panel and agitators Saturday discussed the use of controversial 40 hectares of land during the Hindu pilgrimage season.
Four SIMI activists taken to Ahmedabad court
by
Bhavesh
on Sat 23 Aug 2008 02:47 PM IST
Four activists of the banned Students Islamic Movement of India (SIMI) brought here on transit warrant from a Madhya Pradesh jail were taken to a metropolitan court Saturday.
Who killed Hurriyat leader Sheikh Aziz?
by
Bhavesh
on Sat 23 Aug 2008 02:47 PM IST
National Security Advisor M.K. Narayanan's reported briefing to the union cabinet that Kashmiri separatist leader Sheikh Aziz was not killed by a police bullet has been dismissed in the valley with both police and doctors sayi.
Jammu and Kashmir suffers Rs.50 bn loss: Assocham
by
Bhavesh
on Sat 23 Aug 2008 02:45 PM IST
The current bout of unrest in Jammu and Kashmir has cost the industry Rs.50 billion ($1.16 billion) in the past two months, a leading industry chamber said here Saturday.
President, vice president, PM greet nation on Janmashtami
by
Bhavesh
on Sat 23 Aug 2008 02:45 PM IST
President Pratibha Patil, Vice President Hamid Ansari and Prime Minister Manmohan Singh have greeted the nation on the occasion of Janmashtami, marking the birth of Lord Krishna, which will be celebrated Sunday.
Brutally stabbed man still in critical condition
by
Bhavesh
on Sat 23 Aug 2008 02:44 PM IST
The condition of the man who had been brutally stabbed by a gang in the heart of the capital continued to remain critical Saturday, even as police claimed to be closing in on the culprits. Click here to View the Complete Article
Security beefed up at Tata's Nano plant site
by
Bhavesh
on Sat 23 Aug 2008 02:42 PM IST
Security arrangements around Tata Motors' Nano project site at Singur have been strengthened ahead of an indefinite agitation against the project from Sunday.
Breakthrough in sight in Amarnath land row
by
Bhavesh
on Sat 23 Aug 2008 02:41 PM IST
A solution to the festering Amarnath land row seemed to be in sight Saturday with the Jammu and Kashmir government proposing that the shrine board use the controversial 40 hectares of land for three months during the pilgrimage.
Cricket selectors now will get Rs. 2.5 million per annum
by
Bhavesh
on Sat 23 Aug 2008 02:40 PM IST
To make selectors more accountable, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) Saturday decided to put national selectors on its payroll.
Islamic ultras suspected of hacking website
by
Bhavesh
on Sat 23 Aug 2008 02:39 PM IST
The Uttar Pradesh police are investigating whether Islamic ultras had a hand behind hacking the website of a software professional here. So far the police have ascertained that the message uploaded on the website.
India says no to 'prescriptive conditions' as Menon heads for US
by
Bhavesh
on Sat 23 Aug 2008 02:38 PM IST
As Foreign Secretary Shivshankar Menon heads for Washington to consult with US officials on the wordings and provisions of a fresh draft for the Nuclear Suppliers' Group (NSG), India has made it clear.
Rahul Gandhi promises more industrial training centres in constituency
by
Bhavesh
on Sat 23 Aug 2008 02:37 PM IST
Congress general secretary Rahul Gandhi Saturday promised the residents of Sultanpur in Uttar Pradesh that more industrial training centres would be opened to enable the educated youth to get jobs.
Cricket board gives more money to other sports
by
Bhavesh
on Sat 23 Aug 2008 02:35 PM IST
The Indian cricket board has decided to increase its financial contribution for the development of other sports and has also announced cash prizes for the three sportspersons - Abhinav Bindra, Sushil Kumar and Vijender Singh.
Foundation stone laid for Hindustan Aeronautics' Kerala unit
by
Bhavesh
on Sat 23 Aug 2008 02:34 PM IST
Defence Minister A.K. Antony laid the foundation stone for the strategic electronics manufacturing unit of the state-run aerospace major Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd (HAL) here Saturday.
'Aakashagopuram' producer eyes US, Europe markets
by
Bhavesh
on Sat 23 Aug 2008 02:33 PM IST
Mohanlal-starrer 'Aakashagopuram' is said to be the costliest Malayalam film made so far, but its producer Manu Kumaran says he is not too worried about the box office because they have entered into various tie-ups.
Maoists urged to trace missing chopper crew
by
Bhavesh
on Sat 23 Aug 2008 02:32 PM IST
Relatives of four crew members of a helicopter missing since Aug 3 in the hotbed of Maoist activity in Chhattisgarh Saturday appealed to the rebels to search for their kin in the vast forested areas they command.
On Janmashtami, it's time for a game of Teen Patti!
by
Bhavesh
on Sat 23 Aug 2008 02:30 PM IST
For many Gujaratis, men as well as women, the festival of Janmashtami is more than just Lord Sri Krishna's birthday. It is a time when they can gamble without being frowned upon by society!
Security beefed up at temples for Janmashtami
by
Bhavesh
on Sat 23 Aug 2008 02:24 PM IST
After an anonymous letter was received at Delhi secretariat this week threatening terror strikes on temples ahead of Janmashtami celebrations Sunday, security around over a dozen temples in the capital has been beefed up.
Trinamool protests in Tripura against Tata's West Bengal plant
by
Bhavesh
on Sat 23 Aug 2008 02:22 PM IST
The Trinamool Congress Saturday staged a protest demonstration in Tripura against Tata Motors' small car project at Singur in West Bengal.
India, Pakistan put prisoners' release on fast track
by
Bhavesh
on Sat 23 Aug 2008 02:19 PM IST
India and Pakistan Saturday agreed to repatriate by Sep 30 each other's prisoners who have completed their sentences and have the required travel documents.
'42 malaria deaths in a month in one Madhya Pradesh district'
by
Bhavesh
on Sat 23 Aug 2008 01:54 PM IST
As many as 42 people have died of malaria in the past one month in Shivpuri district of Madhya Pradesh, NGO activists said here Saturday.
15 dead in Kashmir border gunfight
by
Bhavesh
on Sat 23 Aug 2008 01:52 PM IST
At least 15 people, including 12 guerrillas and three soldiers, were killed in a fierce gunfight near the de facto India-Pakistan border in the Kashmir valley, defence sources said Saturday.
Abhinav Bindra gets Rs.3.9 mn Volvo
by
Bhavesh
on Sat 23 Aug 2008 01:49 PM IST
India's only individual gold medal winner at the Beijing Olympics, shooter Abhinav Bindra, was Saturday gifted a Volvo car worth Rs.3.9 million by the Swedish car manufacturer.
'86 percent rural Indians use dung cakes, firewood'
by
Bhavesh
on Sat 23 Aug 2008 01:45 PM IST
About 86 percent of India's rural households still use dung cakes and firewood as fuel, a senior government official has said here.
Jaggesh shines in average 'Kodagaana Koli Nungiththaa' (Kannada Film Review)
by
Bhavesh
on Sat 23 Aug 2008 01:43 PM IST
Film: 'Kodagaana Koli Nungiththaa'; Director: Vasu; Cast: Jaggesh, Pooja Gandhi, Rangayana Raghu, Sadhu Kokila, Sharan; Music: Sadhu Kokila; Rating: **. Click here to View the Complete Article
'Maan Gaye Mughal-e-Azam' boringly unfunny (Film Review)
by
Bhavesh
on Sat 23 Aug 2008 01:41 PM IST
Film: 'Maan Gaye Mughal-e-Azam'; Cast: Rahul Bose, Mallika Sherawat, Kay Kay Menon, Paresh Rawal, Pavan Malhotra; Director: Sanjay Chhel; Rating: *
Man changes sex after divorce, marries a man
by
Bhavesh
on Sat 23 Aug 2008 01:38 PM IST
A man in a Bihar village underwent a sex change operation after being divorced by his wife, officials said Saturday. She then married a man.
Uttar Pradesh beefs up security for Janmashtami
by
Bhavesh
on Sat 23 Aug 2008 01:36 PM IST
| ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||