INDIA NEWS - Page 12401

Centre announces bravery award for RukhsanaSubscriber Only

October 7, 2009 16:26 IST

The Centre on Wednesday announced a bravery award for 22-year-old Rukhsana,who killed a top LeT militant in Jammu and Kashmir recently.

Pak not willing to prevent infiltration into J-K: AntonySubscriber Only

October 7, 2009 16:20 IST

A K Antony accused Pakistan of not willing to act against terrorists infiltrating into Jammu and Kashmir from its side of the border,even after the Mumbai attacks last November.

VHP demands immediate abrogation of Article 370Subscriber Only

October 7, 2009 16:19 IST

The Vishwa Hindu Parishad on Wednesday demanded immediate abrogation of Article 370,which guarantees special status to Jammu and Kashmir.

Andhra Pradesh DGP shiftedSubscriber Only

October 7, 2009 16:17 IST

The axe finally fell on the controversial Andhra Pradesh Director General of Police S S P Yadav.

New Act for development and regulation of Mines,Minerals soonSubscriber Only

October 7, 2009 16:01 IST

A new draft bill to replace the Mines and Minerals Development Regulation Act,1957,would be placed before the Cabinet soon.

Centre agrees to bear entire cost of Mughal Road projectSubscriber Only

October 7, 2009 15:53 IST

The famous Mughal Road making accessibility to the border areas of Poonch from the Kashmir valley and conservation of Dal Lake would get a boost with the Centre agreeing to bear costs.

Maha Govt will make 26/11 report public,assures ChidambaramSubscriber Only

October 7, 2009 15:16 IST

The Maharashtra Govt is acting on the recommendations of the Ram Pradhan panel report on the Mumbai terror attacks,said P Chidambaram.

Omar urges global Kashmiri business groups to invest in J&KSubscriber Only

October 7, 2009 14:56 IST

After successfully generating enthusiasm amongst the captains of Indian Industry to invest in the state,Chief Minister Omar Abdullah is now taking steps to attract Kashmiri business groups across the world to put in money in the region.

Mid-air scuffle: Air India grills pilot,co-pilotSubscriber Only

October 7, 2009 14:50 IST

A committee set up by Air India to probe molestation charges filed by an air hostess recorded the statements of the pilot and the co-pilot.

Pitroda appointed Advisor to PM on infrastructureSubscriber Only

October 7, 2009 14:47 IST

IT czar Sam Pitroda has been appointed as the Advisor to Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on Infrastructure,Innovation and Information.

Air hostess molestation case: Air India grills pilotsSubscriber Only

October 7, 2009 14:47 IST

A committee set up by Air India to probe molestation charges filed by an air hostess,recorded the statements of the pilot and the co-pilot.

Centre releases funds for flood-hit AP,KarnatakaSubscriber Only

October 7, 2009 14:33 IST

Centre has released Rs 209.1 crore from the Calamity Relief Fund to flood-hit Andhra Pradesh and Karnataka to tackle the situation.

Chidambaram downplays reports of Taliban pushed into J-KSubscriber Only

October 7, 2009 13:58 IST

Government on Wednesday dismissed as baseless reports that Taliban militants are being pushed into Jammu and Kashmir to foment terror,but said security forces were ready to deal with any situation.

Doctors’ strike enters third day in J-KSubscriber Only

October 7, 2009 13:33 IST

Health services in the state were hit for the third consecutive day on Wednesday as the doctors,demanding revision in their pay packages,continued their indefinite strike.

Top LeT militants among five ultras killed in KashmirSubscriber Only

October 7, 2009 12:57 IST

Three top Lashkar-e-Toiba militants were among five ultras killed in three separate encounters with security forces in Kashmir Valley.

Naxalism connected to govts inability to reach out: RahulSubscriber Only

October 7, 2009 12:56 IST

Congress general secretary Rahul Gandhi attributed the spread of Naxalism to the 'inability' of state govts to reach out to the people.

Goods worth over 2.76 cr traded between J-K and POKSubscriber Only

October 7, 2009 12:53 IST

Goods worth over 2.76 crore were trade between J-K and POK through Chakan-Da-Bagh crossing point in Poonch district on Tuesday.

Cinemas in Kashmir are in ruinsSubscriber Only

October 7, 2009 12:35 IST

Palladium cinema,with a collapsed roof stands withdrawn from the ambience of the lively city around. This building,which once was the favorite spot for valleys film lovers,today is a testimony of what the cinema industry has gone through in Kashmir.

Loss making cos employees ask for employment in other deptSubscriber Only

October 7, 2009 12:23 IST

In J-K,employees of the loss making corporations who have been given notice by the State govt to go for the VRS have resisted it asking for employing them in other government departments.

Manhunt launched for 9 terrorists in Kashmir’s Pampore regionSubscriber Only

October 7, 2009 12:13 IST

A red alert has been sounded across in Jammu and Kashmir for the nine or ten militants engaging security forces in forests near the Pampore region.

IED defused on Rajouri-Poonch road in JKSubscriber Only

October 7, 2009 11:18 IST

Security forces defused an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) at Manthar Gali on Rajouri-Poonch road in Jammu and Kashmir.

Dhoni leads ODI batsmen ranking listSubscriber Only

October 6, 2009 21:58 IST

India skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni is the numero uno one-day batsman.

2 killed as cracker bundle explodes in railway station near MaduraiSubscriber Only

October 6, 2009 20:55 IST

Two persons were killed and four injured when a bundle of fireworks offloaded from a train exploded at Sholavandan Railway station,15 km from here,on Tuesday,police said.

Army capable of countering Chinese military threat: Army ChiefSubscriber Only

October 6, 2009 20:50 IST

Rubbishing the chances of a repeat of the 1962 Sino-Indian war which China won,Army Chief General Deepak Kapoor said the Army was "capable of defending" Indian territory and ward off aggression.