newsPCB investigates Moin Khan casino controversy
Lahore, Feb 24 (IANS) The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Tuesday launched an investigation against chief selector Moin Khan after he was reportedly seen in a Christchurch casino two days before his
Won't allow forcible takeover of land in Delhi: Kejriwal
New Delhi, Feb 24 (IANS) Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal Tuesday said he will not allow the central government to forcibly take land away from anyone in the national capital under the amended
Rs.3.02 Lakh Crore UP Budget Presented
Lucknow, Feb 24 (IANS) Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav Tuesday presented a Rs.3.02 lakh crore budget for the state for 2015-16 -- 10.2 percent above the previous year's proposals.The
Nitish Kumar opposes land acquisition bill
Patna, Feb 24 (IANS) Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar Tuesday said that he and his party Janata Dal-United were opposed to the land acquisition amendment bill as it is against the interests of
Goa Congress condemns Bhagwat's Mother Teresa comment
Panaji, Feb 24 (IANS) The Congress in Goa Tuesday condemned the statement by RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat in which he accused Nobel laureate Mother Teresa of carrying out conversions in the name of
MP governor being booked for Vyapam scam: Police
Bhopal, Feb 24 (IANS) The process to book Madhya Pradesh Governor Ram Naresh Yadav for irregularities in MP professional examination board (Vyapam) has been initiated, a police officer said
Exhibition to draw parallel between Earth, outer space
New Delhi, Feb 24 (IANS) Through posters, collages, photographs, infographics and videos, an exhibition in the capital will draw a parallel between Earth and outer space, bringing into focus
Maharashtra farmers accuse BJP over MSP, waiver of loans
Nagpur (Maharashtra), Feb 24 (IANS) Debt-hit farmers of Maharashtra's Vidarbha region have accused the BJP of treating the issue of minimum support prices (MSP) and waiver of farm loans as a
Digital Pen to Speed up Compiling Mark Sheets
Thiruvananthapuram, Feb 24 (IANS) A digital pen for transcribing data on the front page of answer sheets can minimise human error and speed up the process of compiling mark sheets, the makers
No need to Vaccinate People against Swine Flu: Nadda
New Delhi, Feb 24 (IANS) The government Tuesday said there was no need as of now to vaccinate the general public from swine flu."The morbidity and mortality associated with the influenza are matters
Coal India to invest in Odisha Power Project
Kolkata, Feb 24 (IANS) Coal India Ltd (CIL) Tuesday said it is setting up two thermal power plants of 800 MW each at Sundergarh in Odisha through its subsidiary Mahanadi Coalfields Ltd (MCL),
Chappell-Hadlee Trophy at stake in Australia-New Zealand clash
Melbourne, Feb 24 (IANS) Saturday’s cricket World Cup clash between co-hosts Australia and New Zealand in Auckland will be more than just the race for quarter-finals and Trans-Tasman bragging
Ruckus in Rajya Sabha over land bill
New Delhi, Feb 24 (IANS) The Rajya Sabha Tuesday witnessed a ruckus over the land acquisition bill as opposition members demanded a discussion on the bill, leading to the suspension of the business
Zimbabwe's target revised to 363 after rain delay
Canberra, Feb 24 (IANS) Zimbabwe's run-target was revised to 363 from 48 overs following a rain delay in their World Cup Pool B encounter against the West Indies at the Manuka Oval here
Rohit's two double-hundreds inspired me: Gayle
Canberra, Feb 24 (IANS) West Indies opener Chris Gayle, who smashed the first World Cup double-century here Tuesday, said he wanted to get it ever since India's Rohit Sharma scored two of them in
Prepare your skin with aromatherapy before Holi
New Delhi, Feb 24 (IANS) Holi, the festival of colours is just a few days away, so indulge in aromatherapy to prepare your skin.Naresh Arora, aromatherapist and beauty expert, says start skin care a
Moderate to heavy snowfall forecast in Kashmir valley
Srinagar, Feb 24 (IANS) Kashmir valley will receive moderate to heavy snowfall during the next 48 hours, the local Met office said here Tuesday."Moderate to heavy snowfall is expected in the Valley
Rain halts play in Windies-Zimbabwe clash
Canberra, Feb 24 (IANS) Rain halted play in the World Cup clash between the West Indies and Zimbabwe at the Manuka Oval here Tuesday.Zimabwe were at 18/1 in 2.3 overs while chasing the West Indies'
Gayle whirlwind hits Zimbabwe
Canberra, Feb 24 (IANS) Powered by Chris Gayle's whirlwind 215, the West Indies zoomed to 372/2 against Zimbabwe in a World Cup Pool B encounter at the Manuka Oval here Tuesday.This is the highest
Modi greets Jayalalithaa on her birthday
Chennai, Feb 24 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi greeted AIADMK general secretary J. Jayalalithaa who turned 67 Tuesday."Birthday greetings to Jayalalithaa ji. May she be blessed with a long life,
