Scientist V.R. Gowarikar dead
Pune, Jan 2 (IANS) Senior scientist Vasant R. Gowarikar, who was a former space agency chief and scientific advisor to the the prime minister in 19
New Haryana BJP legislators to get governance training
Chandigarh, Jan 2 (IANS) Having formed the government for the first time on its own in Haryana with majority of its legislators being first-timers,
Delhi policemen to be trained in handling media men
New Delhi, Jan 2 (IANS) Delhi Police personnel will now be trained in how to deal with the media while on duty, Police Commissioner B.S. Bassi said
Architectural designs of Puducherry's Matrimandir on show
New Delhi, Jan 2 (IANS) Over 100 exhibits offer a deeper insight into the architectural dimensions of Matrimandir - a sacred structure in Puducherr
Religious leaders to form 'Dharam Sansad'
Kolkata, Jan 2 (IANS) To spread communal harmony and tackle religious issues in a non-political way a new body, "Dharam Sansad", comprising represe
Centre accepts report on safety of northeastern people (Lead)
New Delhi, Jan 2 (IANS) The central government has accepted the recommendations of a committee that has suggested immediate measures to ensure the
Minor fever with breathlessness can be swine flu: IMA
New Delhi, Jan 2 (IANS) The Indian Medical Association (IMA) Friday issued a set of guidelines to tackle swine flu and urged citizens not to neglec
After Coast Guard chase, Pakistani boat explodes, sinks (Lead)
New Delhi, Jan 2 (IANS) A suspicious Pakistani fishing boat exploded into a ball of fire off the Gujarat coast and sank after it was intercepted by
Mumbai to be branded Science City (Lead)
Mumbai, Jan 2 (IANS) The 102nd Indian Science Congress (ISC) starting here Saturday would brand Mumbai as a 'Science City', acknowledging its contr
Snowfall in Himachal, CM cancels Manali visit (Lead)
Shimla, Jan 2 (IANS) Himachal Pradesh's tourist destinations Shimla and Narkanda experienced snowfall Friday, while other areas of the state saw in
99 percent rise in crime in Delhi in 2014: Police (Lead)
New Delhi, Jan 2 (IANS) A whopping 147,230 cases of crimes were reported in the national capital in 2014 as compared to the 73,902 in 2013 - an incr
Workers to be trained to handle swine flu cases in Delhi
New Delhi, Jan 2 (IANS) The Delhi health department will train workers in government and private hospitals to tackle the rising number of swine flu
Two fresh cases of swine flu reported in Delhi
New Delhi, Jan 2 (IANS) Two fresh cases of swine flu have been reported from Delhi, a health official said here Friday.According to the Delhi health
'Understand 'PK' context before commenting'
Kolkata, Jan 2 (IANS) With Aamir Khan-starrer "PK" facing protests from Hindu rightwing groups alleging that it defames Hindu religion, a religious
Bengal to create data bank of Jatra artists
Kolkata, Jan 2 (IANS) West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee Friday announced the formation of a data bank of Jatra (Bengal's folk theatre) art
Hang me if proved I have taken Saradha money: Madan Mitra
Kolkata, Jan 2 (IANS) Refuting CBI's claims that huge amount was transferred to his account, arrested West Bengal Transport Minister Madan Mitra Fr
Special courts not Pakistan army's desire: Gen. Sharif
Islamabad, Jan 2 (IANS) Pakistan's Chief of Army Staff Gen. Raheel Sharif Friday said on Twitter that special courts are not the desire of the army
Missing children cases in Delhi increased in 2014
New Delhi, Jan 2 (IANS) There has been a 12.11 percent increase in the number of missing children in the national capital in 2014, according to Del
India to improve relationship with eastern neighbours: Minister
Shillong, Jan 2 (IANS) The Indian government Friday stressed the need to improve its relationship with its neighbouring countries bordering the eig
Centre will increase budget for northeast, says minister
New Delhi, Jan 2 (IANS) DoNER Minister Jitendra Singh Friday assured chief ministers of the northeastern states that the central government will in
