Delhi court begins trial against Geelani's alleged aide, 3 others

ANIL ANAND

New Delhi, Apr 17: A Delhi Court today began the trial of a ‘close aide’ of Hurriyat (G) leader, Syed Ali Shah Geelani and three others for allegedly running a Hawala racket to fund militant outfit, Hizbul Mujahideen in Jammu and Kashmir. On the first day of hearing, District Judge (DJ) H More
Dark days of Mumbai chronicled in book

1992-93 RIOTS

PRESS TRUST OF INDIA

New Delhi, Apr 17: Khatun Bi is one of the many real-life protagonists of the recently launched book 'Riots and After in Mumbai: Chronicles of Truth and Reconciliation'. The 65-year-old victim of 1992-93 Bombay riots might have a foggy memory about everything else but she clearly remembers More
Govt approves pentavalent vaccine in 6 more states

PRESS TRUST OF INDIA

New Delhi, Apr 17: Government has decided to introduce the liquid pentavalent vaccine in six more states of Gujarat, Haryana, Karnataka, Goa, Jammu & Kashmir and Puducherry from October 2012 to December 2014 under the free immunisation programme. It has approved an outlay of Rs 332.70 More
Army empowered to fast-track spl equipment for commandos
New Delhi, Apr 17: Stung by Indian Army chief Gen. V.K. Singh's letter to Prime Minister Manmohan Singh over gaps in defence preparedness, the government Tuesday decided to fast-track army acquisition and projects and as a first step, empowered the army to buy equipment for special forces commandos More
Will try to build consensus on NCTC: PM

INDO ASIAN NEWS SERVICE

New Delhi, Apr 17: Prime Minister Manmohan Singh Tuesday said the central government is trying to "build consensus" with the states over setting up of the National Counter Terrorism Centre (NCTC). "We will try to build consensus. Consensus building is the only way forward. In a country as More
BJP heading for victory in Delhi civic polls

PRESS TRUST OF INDIA

New Delhi, Apr 17: BJP today appeared heading to capture the three newly-created municipal corporations in the capital, one with help from others, cruising ahead of Congress in the civic body polls. While it was poised to win North and East Corporations comfortably, in the South, the BJP More
Centre to put Jammu-Poonch railway line on fast track

ANIL ANAND

New Delhi, Apr 17: Centre has decided to put on fast track the 14 strategic railway line projects that include Jammu-Akhnoor-Poonch and Kathua-Basholi-Bhaderwah routes as part of the Government’s plan to develop infrastructure in the northern areas facing China and Pakistan. A decision to More
Pak writer recalls Indian heritage of storytelling
New Delhi, Apr 17: India's biggest export to the world has been stories, powerful narratives that have influenced literature throughout history, says Karachi-based Musharraf Ali Farooqi, who shot to literary limelight with his translations of "Hoshruba" and "The Adventures of Amir Hamza", ancient More
Lokpal is desirable Act, says CVC

PRESS TRUST OF INDIA

New Delhi, Apr 17: As political parties continue to debate the Lokpal Bill, Central Vigilance Commissioner Pradeep Kumar today said it is a "desirable" act to curb corruption. "Lokpal is a desirable act and I hope the Parliament will pass it," Kumar said on the sidelines of a conference on More
270 million Indians illiterate: Report

PRESS TRUST OF INDIA

New Delhi, Apr 17: About 270 million people aged 15 years and older still remain illiterate in India, despite the country making major progress in cutting down the number of school drop-outs over the years, according to report. According to the Opportunity for Action report by the International More
CET to be postponed in Karnataka

PRESS TRUST OF INDIA

Bangalore, Apr 17: Common Entrance Test for selection of students for admission into professional courses in Karnataka scheduled for the first week of May will be postponed to the third week, Director Pre-University V Rashmi Mahesh said today.Speaking to reporters, Rashmi Mahesh said the question More
State funding not until internal democracy of political parties: CEC

PRESS TRUST OF INDIA

New Delhi, Apr 17: Amid a raging debate on state funding of elections, Chief Election Commissioner S Y Quraishi today said it should be considered only after bringing in total internal democracy and financial transparency in political parties. The CEC also did not see online voting becoming More
  • Kashmir

We’ve come to study latest developments: AI team

IMRAN MUZAFFAR

Srinagar, Apr 17: The 2-member Amnesty International team, which is on a 12-day visit to Valley, has started holding deliberations with the various sections of the society, including separatists, lawyers More


  • Srinagar City

Earth sinking triggers panic in Badamwari

Houses crack, water springs out from beneath; Don't worry says DDC

SYED IMRAN ALI HAMDANI

Srinagar, Apr 17: Panic has gripped Agro Bagh and adjoining Gulshan Mohalla areas of Badamwari with at-least eight residential houses developing cracks due to mysterious earth sinking, from where streams More



  • Jammu

Cong-NC shadow boxing a farce: Mehbooba

Surankote (Poonch), Apr 17: Accusing coalition government in Jammu and Kashmir of working under a well planned conspiracy to weaken Panchayat institutions in the state, Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) president More


  • South Asia

CBMs on Kashmir have helped: Khar

‘JK Remains The Core Issue’

PRESS TRUST OF INDIA

Islamabad, Apr 17: The confidence-building measures on Kashmir agreed upon between India and Pakistan had "paid dividends and have helped build an atmosphere of mutual trust", Foreign Minister Hina Rabbani More


  • World

Turmeric lowers heart attack risk post surgery

INDO ASIAN NEWS SERVICE

London, Apr 17: Turmeric may help lower heart attack risk in people post bypass surgery, thanks to curcumin, the yellow pigment present in the spice which has antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties More


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