SFI activist’s death a small, petty matter: Mamata
Kolkata: Â Stirring a fresh controversy, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee Thursday dubbed the death of a student activist in Kolkata as a “small”…
High octane start for IPL season in Bangalore (Sidelights)
Bangalore, April 4 (IANS) The sixth edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL) T-20 tournament began on a high octane note here late Thursday…
Thane building collapse kills nine
Thane (Maharashtra), April 4 (IANS) At least nine people were killed and dozens injured Thursday as an unauthorised seven-storey building collapsed here, officials said….
Nepal citizen gets IAY funds in Bihar?
Patna, April 4 (IANS) A citizen of Nepal is a beneficiary of funds to construct a house under Indira Awas Yojna (IAY) in a…
Astronomy saviour of human civilization: Narlikar
Chandigarh, April 4 (IANS) Leading astrophysicist Jayant V. Narlikar Thursday said astronomy was quite relevant to the needs of the common man and knowledge…
Bengal government comes up with new poll notification in court
Kolkata, April 4 (IANS) In a sudden twist during the court hearing of the West Bengal poll panel’s plea to strike down the state…
Two restaurant workers die of asphyxia
New Delhi, April 4 (IANS) Two restaurant workers died in sleep due to asphyxiation after a fire broke out in the premises here, police…
Assembly seeks special category status for Odisha
Bhubaneswar, April 4 (IANS) Odisha legislators Thursday unanimously passed a motion in the assembly here seeking special category status to the state, an assembly…
India, Azerbaijan sign mutual legal assistance treaty
New Delhi, April 4 (IANS) India and Azerbaijan Thursday signed a treaty on mutual legal assistance in criminal matters which will help improve effectiveness…
UPA will lose 2014 polls: Nitish Kumar
Patna: The United Progressive Alliance (UPA) is unlikely to return to power after the next Lok Sabha polls, Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar said…