Friday, 28 November 2014

Jammu gunfight ends, 11 killed

Jammu, Eleven people were killed in heavy firing between the security forces and infiltrators in Jammu and Kashmir which restarted Friday. The gunfight has now ended, ahead of prime minister’s visit to the state, officials said.

Schools free to set nursery admission guidelines: HC

Schools free to set nursery admission guidelines: HC

New Delhi, Nov 28 (IANS) The Delhi High Court Friday quashed the lieutenant governor’s guidelines of last year on nursery admissions in the national capital, saying it was a “violation of the fundamental rights of the school management”.

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Screws tightened to ensure fund utilisation in Kashmir: Modi

Udhampur (Jammu and Kashmir), Nov 28 (IANS) The leaders here “indulge in corruption and emotional blackmail”, said Prime Minister Narendra Modi and added that he has “tightened all the screws” to ensure that funds allotted to Jammu and Kashmir by the central government are properly utilised.

Delhi Police SI arrested while accepting bribe

New Delhi, Nov 28 (IANS) A Delhi Police sub-inspector was arrested while taking bribe of Rs.50,000 from a person for not implicating him in a case here, a CBI official said.

J&K leaders indulging in graft, emotional blackmail: Modi

J&K leaders indulging in graft, emotional blackmail

Udhampur Prime Minister Narendra Modi Friday said that the development of Jammu and Kashmir has been stagnant since the last 30 years and leaders here “indulge in corruption and emotional blackmail”.

Thursday, 27 November 2014

Rising Star of Australia will no longer be in the sky of cricket

Sydney, Nov 27 Australian batsman Phillip Hughes who was struck on the head by a cricket ball died in hospital, Cricket Australia (CA) said Thursday.

Eight dead as Jammu gunfight ends

Jammu, Nov 27 (IANS) A fierce gun battle between the security forces and militants near the international border in Jammu and Kashmir ended Thursday afternoon, killing eight people, including three civilians and an army soldier, police said here.

Modi flies to Kathmandu after SAARC retreat

Kathmandu, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi Thursday flew back to Kathmandu in his chopper from the Dhulikhel resort at the end of the retreat for Saarc leaders.

Soldier killed in Jammu gunfight; Omar says no coincidence

Jammu, A soldier was killed in a fierce gun battle Thursday between the security forces and militants near the international border in Jammu and Kashmir following which the chief minister said the attack can’t be a coincidence.

Delhi LG’s help sought over mobile phone towers

Delhi LG’s help sought over mobile phone towersLG

New Delhi, Three leading telecom industry associations have written to Delhi Lt. Governor Najeeb Jung, seeking his support for proper norms to erect mobile towers since delays on this count are causing call drops and poor service quality.

Wednesday, 26 November 2014

Speed up 26/11 trial: India tells Pakistan

New Delhi, Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh Wednesday said the trial of those responsible for the 2008 Mumbai terror attack is progressing “very slowly” in Pakistan and should be expedited on a priority basis.

Protests in Rajya Sabha over renaming of Hyderabad airport

New Delhi, The Rajya Sabha Wednesday saw protest over renaming of Hyderabad airport even as the government explained that the international airport continues to be named after former prime minister Rajiv Gandhi.

11 new members take oath in Rajya Sabha

New Delhi: Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar and senior Samajwadi Party leader Ram Gopal Yadav were among the 11 newly elected members of Rajya Sabha who took oath on Wednesday.

No talks planned with Pakistan: India

Kathmandu, India Wednesday said there was “no structured meeting” planned between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Pakistani counterpart Nawaz Sharif.

Saarc must act to reap fruits of economic integration: Modi

Kathmandu, Prime Minister Narendra Modi Wednesday called for a better economic within integration Saarc, expressing concern that under 5 percent of the region’s global trade takes place between its eight member countries.

Lok Sabha passes bill to amend CBI chief’s selection process

New Delhi, The Lok Sabha Wednesday passed a bill to amend the Delhi Special Police Establishment Act to include leader of the single largest opposition party as a member of the selection committee to choose the CBI chief.

Tuesday, 25 November 2014

Brisk voting in Jammu and Kashmir as weather improves

Jammu/Srinagar, Enthusiastic voters lined up outside polling stations in Jammu and Kashmir Tuesday as a weak winter sun peeped through the clouds.

Black money issue rocks parliament

New Delhi, The issue of black money rocked the Lok Sabha on the first working day of parliament’s winter session Tuesday, as several opposition parties tried to corner the government over the issue.

Balloting begins in Kashmir

Srinagar, Polling began Tuesday in the first of the five-phase assembly elections in Jammu and Kashmir, officials said.

Modi asks voters to turn up in large numbers

New Delhi, Prime Minister Narendra Modi Tuesday urged voters, especially the youth, to turn up in large numbers and cast their votes in the ongoing elections in Jharkhand and Jammu and Kashmir.

Hope SAARC Summit will lead to concrete outcomes: Modi

New Delhi, As he embarks on his second visit to Nepal to attend the SAARC Summit, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said Tuesday that he hopes the meet will lead to concrete outcomes, especially with regard to connectivity projects between the eight South Asian neighbours.

Monday, 24 November 2014

Get Christmas ready!

London, Nov 24 (IANS) From taking a walk every 20 minutes to skipping for ten minutes daily are some practices that can be followed to ensure a perfect look for the Christmas season.

Modi condoles Murli Deora’s death

Mumbai, Prime Minister Narendra Modi Monday condoled the death of veteran Congressman and former union minister Murli S. Deora here and described him as a leader with “a warm nature”.

India does not rule out Modi-Sharif meet at SAARC

New Delhi, India Sunday did not rule out a bilateral meeting between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Pakistani counterpart Nawaz Sharif on the sidelines of the SAARC Summit, saying that Modi is keen to have meaningful dialogues with as many south Asian leaders as possible.

Jaitley slams Mamata over Saradha, Burdwan blast; Trinamool hits back

New Delhi/Kolkata, Union Finance Minister Arun Jaitley Sunday attacked at West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee for her reactions to arrest of her Trinamool Congress’s leaders in the Saradha chit fund scam and on her statements in the Burdwan blast case. The Trinamool hit back, seeking to know the source of BJP’s massive funds spent during the elections.
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Friday, 21 November 2014

Cabinet approves signing SAARC deal for regional power grid

New Delhi, Ahead of the SAARC summit next week to be attended by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the cabinet Thursday approved signing of the framework agreement for setting up a regional power grid.

Cabinet approves 3 major power projects

New Delhi,TheUnion cabinet Thursday approved three major projects for the power sector, the power ministry said in a statement here.

BJP talking in different voices on abrogating Article 370: Omar

Beerwah: Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today said the BJP was talking in different voices in different parts of the state on the issue of abrogation of article 370 of the Constitution.

Thursday, 20 November 2014

Modi concludes three-nation tour, reaches Delhi

New Delhi, Prime Minister Narendra Modi reached the national capital Thursday after concluding his three-nation tour to Myanmar, Australia and Fiji.

High Court cancels sect leader’s bail

Chandigarh, The Punjab and Haryana High Court Thursday cancelled the bail granted to controversial sect leader Rampal in a 2006 murder case.

Major fire at Kashmir power project

Srinagar, A major fire Thursday damaged the Uri hydro power project in Jammu and Kashmir’s Baramulla district.

Wednesday, 19 November 2014

Not just educated, you need to be tech-savvy now, says PM Modi in Fiji

Earlier in the day, India on Wednesday announced a 75 million USD line of credit for Fiji for a co-generation power plant and upgrading the sugar industry and also a five million USD fund to develop its villages even as the two countries agreed to expand their Defence and Security cooperation.