Jayalalithaa defends ‘Vishwaroopam’ ban
byChennai: Chief Minister J. Jayalalithaa today said that Kamal Haasan’s movie “Vishwaroopam” was banned in Tamil Nadu due to real fears of violent protests and…
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Cabinet approves Lokpal bill amendments
byNew Delhi: The cabinet Thursday approved amendments to the Lokpal bill suggested by a select committee of the Rajya Sabha. “I am happy to say…
Kamal threatens to quit India, ‘Vishwaroopam’ ban stays
byChennai: An emotional Kamal Hassan threatened to quit India if the ban in Tamil Nadu on his controversial film “Vishwaroopam” wasn’t lifted but the Madras…
Whooper Swan sighted in Himachal Wetland after 113 years.
byPong Wetland (Himachal Pradesh): The Whooper (pronounced hooper) swan, a long distance migratory bird from subarctic Eurasia has been sighted and photographed at the…
Himachal to get heavy snow in coming week
byShimla: With much of the mid and higher hills reeling under an intense cold wave, the met office has forecast another bout of heavy…
Himachal – Center spar over BBMB arrears
byShimla: A Supreme Court verdict about handing Himachal its due arrears from Bhakra Beas Management Board (BBMB) projects that is yet to be honoured…
13 BJP legislators quit Karnataka assembly
byBangalore: In a jolt to Karnataka’s ruling BJP, 13 legislators loyal to the party’s former leader B.S. Yeddyurappa Tuesday submitted letters resigning from the assembly…
Agra fumes over minister’s remark on razing Taj
byAgra: Agra is fuming over Uttar Pradesh minister Mohammad Azam Khan’s statement that he would have led the mob that razed the Babri Masjid if…
India’s central bank cuts key rates, eases liquidity
byMumbai: India’s central bank Tuesday cut key policy rates to infuse more money into the banking system and also trigger lower interest rates on loans…
Electricity board to review extra charge on online bill payments
byShimla: Not satisfied with HP State Electricity Board’s decision to impose extra convenience charges for online payment of consumer power bills, the government has…