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Congress urges writers to boycott Raipur literature festivalSubscriber Only

December 8, 2014 18:40 IST

The Congress argued that the festival should be boycotted as the state “is still in mourning”.

Meghalaya’s little-known Mei Ram-ew festival finds place in Lonely PlanetSubscriber Only

December 8, 2014 15:22 IST

Mei Ram-ew, a little-known ethnic food festival of Meghalaya, introduced only in 2010, has found place in Lonely Planet, the world’s largest travel guide publication, with the tourism industry in the hill state expecting increased tourist flow to the state. “It is indeed great news that Lonely Planet has classified it as one of the […]

Mizoram strict on implementation of new alcohol lawSubscriber Only

December 5, 2014 19:04 IST

The Home Minister warned department officials of potentially strict disciplinary actions in case of any lapses in enforcing the new law.

In healthcare starved Assam, Dholmara health centre sets example of super-effective functioningSubscriber Only

December 5, 2014 10:24 IST

The PHC is known for being among the best in the district on the scale of management and service delivery.

Akhilesh, Rawat meet to resolve dispute over control of propertySubscriber Only

December 2, 2014 13:28 IST

UP has not even handed over the control of 41 canals whose heads and tales are located in Uttarakhand.

Heavy fine for AIADMK chief Jayalalithaa, pays Rs 2 crore for closure of IT casesSubscriber Only

December 1, 2014 18:51 IST

The cases were registered against Jaya's Sasi Enterprises for failing to file I-T returns in mid 90s.

Stalin calls Panneerselvam ‘benami’ CM, says he is scared to convene assemblySubscriber Only

November 12, 2014 13:44 IST

Stalin said Panneerselvam's helplessness can neither be condoned nor pardoned.

Survival of tribals in Attappadi region under threat as infant deaths continueSubscriber Only

November 13, 2014 07:38 IST

The deaths have brought to focus the serious lapses in the government machinery.

Gogoi wants Rs 500cr from Centre for Bhupen Hazarika memorial projectsSubscriber Only

November 7, 2014 12:56 IST

Chief Minister Gogoi said his government did not want to convert Hazarika’s memorial in Guwahati a government affair.

CPI plans rally to press Mani’s resignation over Kerala bar licence issueSubscriber Only

November 6, 2014 11:00 IST

On November 12, the CPI would hold a march to the state secretariat, demanding the resignation of Mani.

Jammu facing huge gap in urban-rural voter turnoutSubscriber Only

November 5, 2014 15:43 IST

The process of appointing poll ambassadors for campaigns in educational institutions, have been started.

Telangana govt presents maiden budget amid BJP protest over farmer suicidesSubscriber Only

November 5, 2014 12:50 IST

The five BJP MLAs walked from the junction near the Assembly complex carrying lanterns and placards.

Pakistan summons India envoy after man dies in BSF firingSubscriber Only

October 31, 2014 02:12 IST

The Pakistan government said it condemned the action of the BSF troops which was in violation of Border Ground Rules.

Death sentence for Indian fishermen: Rameswaram tense as fishing community takes to streetsSubscriber Only

October 30, 2014 21:10 IST

A Colombo court sentenced 3 Sri Lankans and 5 Indian fishermen for involvement in heroin trafficking in 2011.

Corporations promise clean up of roads not under its careSubscriber Only

October 15, 2014 01:46 IST

The party had claimed to have sent 3,000 photographs of unclean areas to the mayors on October 8.

Nalanda JD (U) leader shot dead, six bookedSubscriber Only

October 13, 2014 11:08 IST

Two people on a motorcycle fired five bullets at Munnavar Alam Raain.

Vaishnodevi Yatra suspended on second consecutive daySubscriber Only

September 5, 2014 18:29 IST

The Yatra was temporarily suspended from 4.00 PM onwards on Thursday.

Landslide hits Vaishnodevi route, 3 injured; Yatra suspendedSubscriber Only

September 4, 2014 20:09 IST

The injured were identified as Raj Kumari (50), Asha Rani (65) and Kalyan Singh (55).

Rs 10,000 not enough for a toilet in rural areas: GadkariSubscriber Only

August 26, 2014 00:32 IST

Gadkari underlined the importance of good quality works so that toilets could last upto 30-40 years.

Doled out by Gehlot, stopped by RajeSubscriber Only

August 18, 2014 00:52 IST

The interest waiver had been given to farmers by Gehlot in 2012.

Anandiben brings in Modi scheme: One UG scholarship to replace all existing since ’65Subscriber Only

August 18, 2014 00:17 IST

‘Chief Minister Scholarship’ to include children of MLAs, MPs too

Haryana House passes Bill for separate SGPCSubscriber Only

July 12, 2014 01:02 IST

The House ignored the Amritsar-based SGPC’s decision to form a separate 11-member panel for Haryana.

In pictures: Former PM Manmohan Singh’s new residenceSubscriber Only

May 24, 2014 21:48 IST

Manmohan will move into a bungalow at 3, Motilal Nehru Road, which was the official residence of Sheila Dikshit.

Sonia Gandhi to decide on leader of the opposition in Lok Sabha, Rajya SabhaSubscriber Only

May 24, 2014 20:40 IST

Names of senior leaders A K Antony and Ghulam Nabi Azad are being talked of in the party circles as Leader of the House in Rajya Sabha.

40 months on, court acquits ‘Naxal activist’ Sudhir DhawaleSubscriber Only

May 23, 2014 00:40 IST

Dhawale, a Dalit activist and editor of Vidrohi magazine which openly criticised the state over cases of social inequalities, was arrested on January 2, 2011.

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