The known faces at the IPL opening
Kolkata, April 2 (IANS) Current and former cricket stars, politicians and filmstars graced the opening ceremony of the Indian Premier League (IPL) here Tuesday,…
Nine killed in tractor accident in UP
Lucknow, April 2 (IANS) Nine people were killed and over two dozen injured Tuesday when the tractor trolley in which they were going home…
Naya Raipur’s first residential colony dedicated
Naya Raipur, April 2 (IANS) Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Raman Singh Tuesday said that Naya Raipur city is shaping up to be the “heart-throbbing 21st…
India abstains from UN vote on global arms trade treaty
United Nations, April 2 (IANS) As the UN General Assembly Tuesday overwhelmingly approved the first UN treaty regulating the multi-billion dollar international arms trade,…
SRK, Pitbull showcase diverse culture at IPL opening ceremony
Kolkata, April 2 (IANS) A dazzling and extravagant ceremony combining Bollywood’s glamour quotient and a medley of diverse cultures showcased by American rapper Pitbull…
Low renewal rate in Delhi girls’ scheme: CAG
New Delhi, April 2 (IANS) Only 58.11 percent of total cases under the Delhi government’s “Delhi Ladli Scheme” for girls were renewed during 2010-12,…
Bengal government ‘disregarded’ suggestion on security, court told
Kolkata, April 2 (IANS) West Bengal’s State Election Commission (SEC) Tuesday told the Calcutta High Court that the state government has “totally disregarded” its…
Delhi Police failed to modernise traffic system: CAG
New Delhi: The CAG on tuestday slammed Delhi Police for not modernising the traffic system and its communication network. “Most of the funds earmarked…
Gujarat assembly passes bill for multi-member Lokayukta
Gandhinagar/New Delhi (IANS) The Gujarat assembly Tuesday passed a bill paving the way for the creation of multi-member Lokayukta body which will be selected…
Delhi government failed to construct hospitals: CAG
New Delhi, April 2 (IANS) The Delhi government has failed to utilize the funds disbursed for the construction of hospitals and procurement of required…