Railways to transport relief material free of cost to Andhra Pradesh, KarnatakaNEW DELHI - In the wake of recent flood crisis in Andhra Pradesh and Karnataka, Minister of Railways Mamata Banerjee has sanctioned a scheme under which the Railways will transport the relief material free of charge booked by various agencies to flood affected districts of Andhra Pradesh and Karnataka for distribution among the flood victims. Antony inaugurates state-of-art office of defence accountsNEW DELHI - Defence Minister AK Antony inaugurated today a new building complex of the Defence Accounts Department (DAD). India for more ‘pressure’ on Pakistan to stabilise AfghanistanNEW DELHI - Linking growing violence in Afghanistan to support from across the border, India Wednesday asked the international community to put effective pressure on Pakistan to crack down on terrorists within its territory, including Al Qaeda, Taliban and Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT). Railways to send relief to flood-hit states free of costNEW DELHI - The Indian Railways Wednesday said it would transport for free relief material to flood ravaged places in Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh. ICRC official praises Indian efforts in Afghanistan (Exclusive Interview to ANI)NEW DELHI - The chief of an International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) delegation in Afghanistan, Reto Stocker who is in Delhi on a brief visit has hailed India’s humanitarian efforts in Afghanistan. India, Saudi Arabia to increase cooperation in tourism sectorNEW DELHI - Union Minister of State for Tourism, Sultan Ahmed, who is currently on a four day official visit to Saudi Arabia, discussed matters of bilateral cooperation in the tourism and hospitality sector and issues of mutual interest particularly with regard to ways and means of increasing tourism in both the countries. Governments seeks return of cheetah to IndiaNEW DELHI - The Ministry of Environment and Forests has asked the Wildlife Trust of India (WTI) to prepare a roadmap for re-introduction of the cheetah in India, the NGO said in a statement Wednesday. Vote for BJP, Vajpayee appeals to Maharashtra, HaryanaNEW DELHI - Ahead of the assembly polls, former prime minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee Wednesday appealed to people in Haryana and Mahasrashtra to vote the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) to power. Pak Army trying to push maximum terrorists into Kashmir: AntonyNEW DELHI - Defence Minister AK Antony on Wednesday said that the Pakistan Army and Government is trying to push the maximum number of terrorists or insurgents across the border in a bid to maintain instability in the region. Over 3600 people rescued in Karnataka, Andhra by Armed ForcesNEW DELHI - The Armed Forces have so far rescued over 3,600 people in the flood-ravaged states of Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh. ‘Thailand keen on Indian road projects but finds rules complex’NEW DELHI - Thai Deputy Prime Minister Korbsak Sabhavasu says his country is interested in participating in India’s roads and highway projects, but finds the bidding clauses too complex to encourage international players. Poll panel notice to PawarNEW DELHI - The Election Commission Wednesday said it has issued notice to Agriculture Minister Sharad Pawar for violating the model code of conduct in Maharashtra where assembly elections will be held Oct 13. IAF grappling with fighter squadron, manpower shortageNEW DELHI - As the Indian Air Force (IAF), the world’s fourth largest, turns 77 on Thursday, it is grappling with a shortage of fighter squadrons, officers and men in other ranks. Railway earnings up 6.65 percent in first halfNEW DELHI - Despite the economic slowdown, Indian Railways saw its earnings rise 6.65 percent to Rs. 40,910 crore during the first half year of this fiscal ended Sep 30 from Rs.38,358 crore in the like period of last fiscal. Karva Chauth continues to captivate Indian women
Report: Thousands of Indian women die needlessly in maternal deathsNEW DELHI — Tens of thousands of Indian women die needlessly every year during pregnancy or because of childbirth-related problems, a human rights group said Wednesday, blaming a medical system hobbled by poor planning, caste discrimination, a lack of accountability and limited access to emergency care. Centre releases 209 crore rupees to flood-hit AP, KarnatakaNEW DELHI - Centre has released Rs 209.1 crore from the Calamity Relief Fund to flood-hit Andhra Pradesh and Karnataka to tackle the situation. Water, sanitation, grave concerns in southern India’s floods: OxfamNEW DELHI - Responding to the unprecedented flood calamity in the southern states of Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh, Oxfam India Wednesday said there are high chances of epidemics breaking out due to the lack of safe drinking water and adequate sanitation facilities in the affected areas. This Diwali, a 24-hour helpline for burn injuriesNEW DELHI - Quite often the joyous mood of Diwali is marred by accidental burns while lighting fire crackers. To reach out and help during such mishaps, a helpline number will be launched next week which will be functional until after the festival is over. A day after inauguration, underpass still submergedNEW DELHI - An underpass, which was submerged due to a burst water pipeline minutes after being inaugurated Tuesday in east Delhi, remained flooded a day later as workers tried to repair the damage and pump out water. 421,000 Chinese share same name meaning ‘National Day’!NEW DELHI - More than 421,000 people in China have the same name “Guoqing,” which when translated means ‘National Day’, according to government data. Air hostess molestation case: Air India grills pilotsNEW DELHI - A committee set up by Air India to probe molestation charges filed by an air hostess, was on Wednesday recording the statements of the pilot and the co-pilot. Women set for Karva Chauth celebrationsNEW DELHI - Adorned in traditional garb and with intricate henna designs on their hands, women in the national capital and several parts of north India are celebrating the Karva Chauth festival Wednesday with a day long fast and prayers for their husband’s long life. Jnanpith Award presented to Kunwar NarainNEW DELHI - President Pratibha Patil bestowed the 41st Jnanpith award for the year 2005 to Kunwar Narain, a titan among Hindi language poets. Countdown to Literature Nobel: Amos Oz? Mahasweta Devi? Odds are…NEW DELHI - Bookies are betting heavily on Israeli author Amos Oz to win the coveted Nobel Prize in Literature to be announced Thursday, though odds are accepted for a long list of authors including India’s Mahasweta Devi. Half of Indian students don’t go beyond secondary levelNEW DELHI - At least 48 of every 100 students in India pursuing secondary education never go beyond that level, the World Bank said Tuesday, pointing out that the country was doing worse than Vietnam and Bangladesh in enrolling students in secondary education. Tharoor terms Pakistan bomb blast at UN office as ‘tragic’NEW DELHI - India’s Minister of State for External Affairs Shashi Tharoor Tuesday described the suicide bomb attack on the office of the World Food Programme in Islamabad as “tragic”. Delhiites asked to install anti-theft gadgets on their carsNEW DELHI - Unable to control the rising number of vehicle thefts, Delhi Police have now asked all car owners in the national capital to install safety devices in their vehicle. ‘India’s scientific research grew 80 percent since 2000′NEW DELHI - There has been an 80 percent increase in India’s scientific research output since 2000, a news study revealed Tuesday, forecasting that the country will overtake all other countries between 2015 to 2020. Civic councillors protest Delhi government takeover moveNEW DELHI - As many as 163 municipal councillors of the Bharatiya Janata Party Wednesday marched to the home minister’s office here and presented a memorandum protesting the proposed takeover of the civic agency by the Delhi government. |
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NEW DELHI - A day when married Hindu women fast till sundown to pray for their husbands’ long life and prosperity, Karva Chauth is a much awaited festival in North India. This year, too, there is palpable excitement in the air.
