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Kamala Surayya Trust formedSubscriber Only

June 17, 2009 17:18 IST

A Trust in the name of noted English and Malayalam writer Kamala Surayya,who passed away last month,was constituted on Wednesday.

Two killed in house collapse in J&KSubscriber Only

June 17, 2009 16:27 IST

Two persons were killed when their mud house collapsed due to heavy rains in Jammu and Kashmir.

Apologise for derogatory remarks against Gandhi: Cong to MayaSubscriber Only

June 17, 2009 16:26 IST

Mayawati in a recent statement had said that Congressmen were doing 'natakbaji' to woo dalits just like Gandhiji.

Dowry case registered against two policemen in J&KSubscriber Only

June 17, 2009 16:17 IST

A case has been registered against two police constables after the wife of one of them complained of dowry related harassment.

Eye witnesses identify Kasab; plot owner does not know KasabSubscriber Only

June 17, 2009 16:13 IST

Wife of a Bangalore-based industrialist on Wednesday told a special court that she did not know Pakistani gunman Mohammed Ajmal Amir Kasab who had mentioned her address in a "fake" Identity card found on his person.

PM’s wishlist: Peace with Pak,end of terrorismSubscriber Only

June 17, 2009 16:08 IST

PM Manmohan Singh said that India wanted to try again to make peace with Pakistan but Islamabad should take 'strong and effective' actions to end terrorism.

I’ve apologized to Advani over pre-poll speeches: PMSubscriber Only

June 17, 2009 16:02 IST

PM Manmohan Singh said L K Advani had called him up to express 'regret' over his utterances during the elections and that he reciprocated the gesture by apologising.

Private universities under UGC radarSubscriber Only

June 17, 2009 16:00 IST

UGC has found certain private universities running off-campuses outside their territorial jurisdiction and illegally granting affiliations to colleges in a blatant violation of its norms.

Kerala cabinet skips discussion on Gavai’s nod in graft caseSubscriber Only

June 17, 2009 16:00 IST

Kerala cabinet skipped discussion on the issue of Governor Gavai granting sanction to CBI to prosecute Pinarayi Vijayan in a graft case.

Bogus ration cards: BjP pressed Andhra govt to call all party meetSubscriber Only

June 17, 2009 14:44 IST

BJP's Andhra Pradesh unit asked the state government to convene an all-party meeting to discuss issue of weeding out bogus ration cards in the state.

‘Yatra’ halted as porter dies in Amarnath landslideSubscriber Only

June 17, 2009 13:24 IST

A porter on way to the cave shrine of Amarnath was killed and four others injured when a landslide struck Brari marg on the Baltal route.

Political environment favourable to Cong in Maha: DeshmukhSubscriber Only

June 17, 2009 13:13 IST

Union Minister Vilasrao Deshmukh said that the atmosphere will help the party in the coming state assembly elections.

Meerut placed under curfew following violent clashesSubscriber Only

June 17, 2009 12:13 IST

Curfew was imposed in some areas of Meerut after Tuesday nights clashes between two groups over the blocking of traffic at a busy intersection.

Maoists put up ‘human shield’ to combat cops,CRPFSubscriber Only

June 17, 2009 11:56 IST

Tribals backing the Maoists have put up a three-tier human shield to save them from the crackdown of paramilitary forces.

WB govt blames Maoists from Jharkhand for Lalgarh troubleSubscriber Only

June 17, 2009 11:56 IST

Grappling with a violent agitation by tribals in Lalgarh,the West Bengal Government on Wednesday alleged that a squad of 100 Maoists armed with sophisticated weapons had entered the troubled area in West Midnapore district from neighbouring Jharkhand.

Order of law deteriorating in West Bengal: ChidambaramSubscriber Only

June 17, 2009 11:55 IST

Union Home Minister P Chidambaram said the law and order situation in West Bengal is deteriorating fast because of the Maoists violence.

Karuna writes to PM on Lanka’s reported move on military baseSubscriber Only

June 17, 2009 10:49 IST

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M Karunanidhi has said India should verify reports about Sri Lanka's proposed intention to set up a military base in Katchatheevu.

Ethnic violence kills 12 in AssamSubscriber Only

June 16, 2009 20:09 IST

At least 12 people,including eight children,were charred to death and two others injured in Assam.

3 witnesses identify Kasab,court takes on record CCTV footageSubscriber Only

June 16, 2009 20:07 IST

A railway announcer identified Pakistani gunman Ajmal Kasab as one of the attackers before a special court on Tuesday.

Sukhois are safe,insists Defence MinistrySubscriber Only

June 16, 2009 19:47 IST

A joint probe by India and Russia into the crash of IAF's Sukhoi aircraft over Jaisalmer in April has given a clearance to the quality of the fighter plane.

CBI arrests 2 senior MTNL officials on graft chargesSubscriber Only

January 6, 2014 18:19 IST

The CBI has arrested two senior officers of the MTNL for allegedly demanding a bribe for releasing pending bills of a complainant.

Vajpayee donates books to Prini high school in ManaliSubscriber Only

June 16, 2009 18:20 IST

Former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee has donated some books to a government school in Prini village in Manali,where he has a house.

Omar asks India Inc to hold ‘Davos-type’ meet in KashmirSubscriber Only

June 16, 2009 18:12 IST

Hardselling J-K as an investment friendly state,CM Omar Abdullah said that India Inc should organise a Davos-type industry meet at Gulmarg.

5 more hospitalised with suspected flu symptomsSubscriber Only

June 16, 2009 17:45 IST

A day after seven students,who returned here from the US,tested positive for swine flu,five others belonging to the same group were on Tuesday hospitalized after they developed symptoms of the disease.

BJP objects to Tharoor’s remark on Aussie race attacksSubscriber Only

June 16, 2009 17:37 IST

The BJP slammed MoS for External Affairs Shashi Tharoor for describing the recent attacks on Indian students in Australia as a 'domestic matter' of Down Under.