Cold wave continues in J&K
Srinagar, Jan 19 (IANS) Intense cold wave conditions continued on Thursday in Jammu and Kashmir with night temperatures remaining below the freezing point. “Light rain and snow is likely during the next 24 hours, while…
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Partly cloudy morning in Delhi
New Delhi, Jan 19 (IANS) It was a partly cloudy morning here with the minimum temperature settling at 6.3 degrees Celsius, the weather office said. The sky would remain partly cloudy in the day with…
Probe to be sought on source, fund utilisation by animal rights groups
Chennai, Jan 19 (IANS) A case will soon be filed in the Madras High Court to understand the source and use of foreign funds by animal rights organisations, a native cattle breeder said on Thursday….
Schools closed again due to cold wave in UP
Lucknow, Jan 19 (IANS) After reopening briefly for two days following an extended winter break, schools in the Uttar Pradesh state capital have been closed again due to the cold wave, an official said on…
2016 hottest year on record, says World Meteorological Organisation
Geneva, Jan 19 (IANS) The year 2016 was the hottest on record, with an average temperature 1.1 degrees Centigrade (2 degrees Fahrenheit) higher than in pre-industrial times, the World Meteorological Organisation said. The WMO said…
Jallikattu: Tamil Nadu’s ‘Arab Spring’ set to enter third day
Chennai, Jan 18 (IANS) Tamil Nadu experienced a sort of ‘Arab Spring’ as thousands of youth rallied at the Marina beach here on Wednesday for the second day and were all set to continue their…
Jallikattu: Tamil Nadu’s ‘Arab Spring’ set to enter third day
Chennai, Jan 18 (IANS) Tamil Nadu experienced a sort of `Arab Spring’ with thousands of youths massed on the Marina beach here on Wednesday for a second day and set to continue the protest in…
Film artistes to fast in support of Jallikattu protesters
Chennai, Jan 18 (IANS) Nadigar Sangam — the South Indian Artistes Association — on Wednesday said it will observe a day-long hunger strike on Friday to express solidarity with youngsters protesting against the ban on…
Respite from cold on Wednesday in Delhi, Thursday to be pleasant
New Delhi, Jan 18 (IANS) Rise in maximum temperature gave relief from cold to the residents of the national capital on Wednesday with the maximum temperature recorded at 19.1 degrees Celsius and minimum at 4.2….
Panneerselvam to urge Modi for jallikattu ordinance
Chennai, Jan 18 (IANS) Tamil Nadu Chief Minister O.Panneerselvam on Wednesday said he would urge Prime Minister Narendra Modi to issue an ordinance enabling holding of jallikattu, the bull-taming sport. In a statement issued here…
Acquitted in Arms Act, Salman thanks fans
Jodhpur/Mumbai, Jan 18 (IANS) Bollywood superstar Salman Khan was on Wednesday acquitted by a Jodhpur court in an Arms Act case involving the killing of blackbucks. Even as the jubilant actor thanked his fans for…
Acquitted in Arms Act, Salman thanks fans
Jodhpur/Mumbai, Jan 18 (IANS) Bollywood superstar Salman Khan was on Wednesday acquitted by a Jodhpur court in an Arms Act case involving the killing of blackbucks. Even as the jubilant actor thanked his fans for…
Nayanthara bats for Jallikattu
Chennai, Jan 18 (IANS) Southern film actress Nayanthara on Wednesday came out in support of Jallikattu and the youngsters who are protesting against the ban on the ancient and popular bull-taming sport, celebrated during Pongal…
Meet Neopalpa donaldtrumpi, a moth specie!
New York, Jan 18 (IANS) Scientists have named a species of moth after President-elect Donald Trump, days before he is to assume the office as the 45th President of the US. The moth,whose specimen already…
Beijing launches specialist police force
Beijing, Jan 18 (IANS) Beijing launched a new specialist police force on Wednesday. Lan Yang, deputy chief of the force under the Beijing Municipal Public Security Bureau, said the force will have over 150 officers…
Salman Khan thanks fans after acquittal in Arms Act case
Jodhpur, Jan 18 (IANS) Bollywood superstar Salman Khan on Wednesday thanked his supporters after getting acquitted by a court here in an over 18-year-old Arms Act violation case. “Thank you for all the support and…
Salman acquitted in Arms Act case
Jodhpur, Jan 18 (IANS) Bollywood actor Salman Khan was on Wednesday acquitted by a court here in an Arms Act case in which he is alleged to have killed blackbucks in 1998. Chief Judicial Magistrate…
Salman acquitted in Arms Act case
Jodhpur, Jan 18 (IANS) Bollywood actor Salman Khan was on Wednesday acquitted by a court here in an over 18-year-old Arms Act case. Chief Judicial Mesgsitrate Dalpat Singh Rajpurohit, after completing the hearing on January…
No respite from cold, Agra schools to open on Monday
Agra, Jan 18 (IANS) With the minimum temperature hovering around 4 degrees Celsius for the last couple of days, a chill breeze in this Taj city in Uttar Pradesh forced tourists to spend more time…
Foggy Wednesday morning in Delhi
New Delhi, Jan 18 (IANS) It was a foggy Wednesday morning here with the minimum temperature maintained at 4.2 degrees Celsius, three notches below the season’s average, the weather office said. The sky will remain…