Highlights of CMP Released by PDP, BJP
Jammu, March 1 (IANS) The following are the highlights of the common minimum programme (CMP) released by the PDP and the BJP in Jammu and Kashmir on Sunday:* To meet the political and economic
Incessant drizzle dampens Mathura's Holi fervour
Agra/Mathura, March 1 (IANS) Grey clouds, chilly winds and frequent spells of light showers on Saturday night dampened Holi fervour in Braj Bhoomi -- the land of Lord Krishna -- and stymied
Tripura protest condemns killing of Bangladeshi-American writer
Agartala, March 1 (IANS) Intellectuals, singers, writers and political activists staged a protest here on Sunday to denounce the killing of a Bangladeshi-American blog-writer in Dhaka last
Sayeed says Peace is must for Kashmir's Development
Jammu, March 1 (IANS) Peace is a must if Jammu and Kashmir has to develop, new Chief Minister Mufti Muhammad Sayeed said after taking oath of office Sunday.Addressing the media after taking charge
India offers help to avalanche-hit Afghanistan
New Delhi, March 1 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi has written to Afghanistan President Ashraf Ghani offering help in relief and rescue operations following a series of avalanches in the
Kashmir Minister has a Kerala Connection
Thiruvananthapuram, March 1 (IANS) The choice of Haseeb Drabu as a minister in Jammu and Kashmir Sunday has made many happy in Kerala, where he did his MPhil.Drabu was a student at the Centre for
I believed 310 was a bit too much: Mathews
Wellington, March 1 (IANS) An elated Sri Lankan skipper Angelo Mathews praised two of his star batsmen and said he initially believed the 310-run target was out of reach as his side beat England
Rains, Wind Cool Delhi
New Delhi, March 1 (IANS) Rains accompanied by winds on Sunday brought much needed relief to the people of the national capital which had turned unusually warm in recent days.The Met Office has
Bills to Replace Ordinances Government's Priority
Hyderabad, March 1 (IANS) Passing bills to replace ordinances promulgated in the inter-session period will be government's priority in the coming week of budget session, Parliamentary Affairs
England Skipper Blames Bowlers for Loss
Wellington, March 1 (IANS) A dejected England skipper Eoin Morgan blamed his bowlers for failing to defend the 309/6 against Sri Lanka in the World Cup cricket at the Westpac Stadium here
BJP-PDP alliance a historic opportunity: PM
New Delhi, March 1 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi Sunday said the BJP-PDP alliance in Jammu and Kashmir was a "historic opportunity" to take the troubled state to "new heights of
Rahul will return stronger: Antony
Thiruvananthapuram, March 1 (IANS) Congress vice president Rahul Gandhi, who has taken a break from parliament, will return "stronger and more energetic", party leader A.K. Antony said Sunday.The
No change in BJP stand on article 370: Venkaiah Naidu
Hyderabad, March 1 (IANS) There is no change in the BJP's stand on repealing article 370 of the constitution which guarantees special status to Jammu and Kashmir, Parliamentary Affairs Minister M.
Indian, Brazilian experts' method to treat thalassemia
Kolkata, March 1 (IANS) Indian and Brazilian experts have devised a method to estimate iron build-up in thalassemia patients, which will aid in better management of the blood disorder.The novel
Pakistan post 235/7 against Zimbabwe
Brisbane, March 1 (IANS) Pakistan posted a respectable total of 235/7 in 50 overs in their cricket World Cup Pool B encounter against Zimbabwe at the Gabba here Sunday.Considering the slow start
Openers gave us perfect start: Sangakkara
Wellington, March 1 (IANS) Veteran Sri Lankan batsman Kumar Sangakkara praised his team's openers for their 100-run stand which led to the target being easily chased down against England in a
Agra has 100 suspected swine flu cases
Agra, March 1 (IANS) With four more new probable swine flu cases, the total number has touched 100 in the Taj Mahal city.Of the reports of 20 patients received in Agra, seven have tested
Charles replaces injured Bravo
Perth, March 1 (IANS) Batsman Johnson Charles has been called up to replace Darren Bravo in the West Indies World Cup squad.The replacement was approved on Saturday by the International Cricket
Omar Congratulates Sayeed, takes a dig at BJP
Srinagar, March 1 (IANS) National Conference leader Omar Abdullah Sunday wished new Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Mufti Mohammad Sayeed "all the very best" and used the occasion to take a dig
Thirimanne, Sangakkara help Sri Lanka hammer England by 9 wickets
Wellington, March 1 (IANS) Lahiru Thirimanne (not out 139) and Kumar Sangakkara (not out 117) compiled graceful centuries to help Sri Lanka crush England by nine wickets in a World Cup Pool A game