Modi leads Assam campaign ahead of polls
Guwahati, March 26 (IANS) Prime Minister Narender Modi on Saturday said development of Assam was high on his agenda as he kicked off the BJP campaign in the border state that goes to polls early…
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AMU law and order deteriorating, say teachers
Aligarh, March 26 (IANS) Aligarh Muslim University (AMU) teachers have expressed concern over deteriorating law and order situation on the campus. In a resolution they have asked the vice chancellor to stem “the rot as…
Uncertainty on rate hikes to enter Agra monuments
By Brij Khandelwal Agra, March 26 (IANS) Uncertainty continues to baffle tour operators on the hiking of entrance ticket rates for various Mughal monuments in Agra. The Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) has so far…
Two from Kerala killed in shell attack in Libya
Kottayam (Kerala), March 26 (IANS) A Kerala nurse and her son were killed in a shell attack on their residence in Libya’s Sabratha city, officials said on Saturday. The incident occurred on Friday night when…
Toughbook CF-54 for range of operations on-the-go: Panasonic official
By Sourabh Kulesh New Delhi, March 26 (IANS) The Panasonic Toughbook CF-54 can not only operate in very rugged environments but cater to the needs of people who are always on-the-go and do a lot…
Headley questions manner of NIA recording statement
Mumbai, March 26 (IANS) Pakistani-American terrorist-turned-approver David Coleman Headley on Saturday alleged that the India’s National Investigation Agency (NIA) did not record his statements on various aspects of the 26/11 investigations in his “exact” words….
Modi greets Bangladesh on Independence Day
New Delhi, March 26 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday greeted Bangladesh on its Independence Day and hoped for the further growth of India’s relations with the neighbouring country. “Independence Day greetings to the…
Modi to address seven rallies in Assam
New Delhi, March 26 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi will address five public meetings in Assam on Saturday and two others on Sunday. “Modi will address rallies at Tinsukia, Majuli, Bihpuria, Bokakhat and Jorhat,” BJP…
Rain and snowfall affect life in J&K
Jammu/Srinagar, March 26 (IANS) Incessant rains in the plains and fresh snowfall in the mountains on Saturday affected life in Jammu and Kashmir. “Moderate rainfall continued in the plains and there has been fresh snowfall…
Light rain likely in Delhi on Saturday
New Delhi, March 26 (IANS) The weather department has predicted light rain in Delhi on Saturday evening with the minimum temperature recorded at 22.6 degrees Celsius. “The sky would remain partly cloudy in the morning….
PDP, BJP set to meet Vohra to form government
Jammu: PDP chief Mehbooba Mufti meets Jammu and Kashmir Governor N.N. Vohra at Raj Bhavan in Jammu on Feb 2, 2016. (Photo: IANS) Jammu, March 26 (IANS) The Peoples Democratic Party and the BJP will…
Bengal Congress chief accuses LF partner of taking money from Trinamool
Kolkata, March 25 (IANS) Already beseeched with problems, the Congress-Left Front poll understanding in West Bengal received a setback on Saturday, as the state Congress chief accused a LF partner of putting up candidate in…
Owaisi seeks withdrawal of cases against Hyderabad varsity students
Hyderabad, March 25 (IANS) MIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi on Friday demanded withdrawal of cases against students and professors of Hyderabad Central University. The Member of Parliament from Hyderabad called on students in Cherlapally Jail here….
Sreesanth, film personalities in second BJP list for Kerala polls
Hyderabad: Indian Cricketer Sreesanth during the press meet of his upcoming Telugu film `Multilingual` in Hyderabad. (Photo: IANS) New Delhi/Thiruvananthapuram, March 25 (IANS) Former Indian pace bowler S. Sreesanth and several film personalities are in…
UP governor unhappy over Azam Khan’s diatribe
Lucknow, March 25 (IANS) Uttar Pradesh Governor Ram Naik, in a strongly worded letter to state assembly Speaker Mata Prasad Pandey, on Friday questioned the efficiency of state Parliamentary Affairs Minister Azam Khan to remain…
‘Hyderabad varsity students, faculty beaten up in police custody’
Hyderabad: Students demonstrate against Hyderabad University Vice-Chancellor P. Appa Rao after he returned from a nearly two-month leave in Hyderabad, on March 22, 2016. (Photo: IANS) Hyderabad, March 25 (IANS) An umbrella organisation of student…
Madhya Pradesh CM seeks 20 lakh mosquito nets from Centre
Bhopal, March 25 (IANS) Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chauhan on Friday sought 20 lakh mosquito nets treated with insecticide from the Centre to tackle malaria in tribal areas of the state. In his…
Trinamool’s actor candidate Sohom worth over Rs.2 crore
Kolkata, March 25 (IANS) Famed Bengali actor Soham Chakraborty, contesting the West Bengal assembly polls as a Trinamool Congress candidate from Barjora in Bankura district, possesses properties in excess of Rs.two crore. In his affidavit…
Trinamool’s actor candidate Sohom worth over Rs.2 crore
Kolkata, March 25 (IANS) Famed Bengali actor Soham Chakraborty, contesting the West Bengal assembly polls as a Trinamool Congress candidate from Barjora in Bankura district, possesses properties in excess of Rs.two crore. In his affidavit…
Over 1.09 lakh non-bailable warrants executed in Bengal: Official
Kolkata, March 25 (IANS) More than 1.09 lakh non-bailable arrest warrants have been executed in West Bengal from December 1, 2015, to March 23, a senior Election Commission official said on Friday. “In total, 1,09,457…