The BCCI is introducing video content in regional languages on its website in order to reach out to a larger audience and make the ninth edition of the Indian Premier League 2016 more exciting. These special programmes will be hosted in Hindi, Marathi, Punjabi and Tamil by a panel of celebrity experts such as Rameez […]
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India, US agree in principle to logistics exchange agreement
India and the US today agreed “in principle” to a logistics exchange agreement to enable both militaries to use each other’s assets and bases for repair and replenishment of supplies, an issue which did not find favour with the previous UPA government. Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar and visiting US Defence Secretary Ashton Carter made it […]
Jamnagar: 70 Buffaloes saved being taken in 6 trucks & car 16 culprits arrested
In Jamnagar district, cow protest activists has saved from Itara village of Kalavad after chaising their vehicle near GIDC 6 trucks with 16 culprits with Bolero jeep being taken with more than 70 buffaloes. Made FIR in Taluka police station and culprits Bhaveshbhai Aahir , Kanaji Chauhan, Ajaysinh Jadeja, Subhash Aahir , Kishan Sekhawat, Mombhai, […]
5 members from Kerala’s Puttingal temple managing committee surrender
Five absconding members of the managing committee of the Puttingal Devi temple, where 109 persons were killed in one of the worst temple tragedies in Kerala, surrendered early this morning. Temple Trust President, Jayalal, Secretary, J Krishnankutty, Shivaprasad, Surendran Pillai and Ravindran Pillai informed police that they wanted to surrender and reached in front of […]
Massive Fire Breaks Out at Garment Factory in Bhiwandi
Fire broke out this morning in a residential building at the powerloom town of Bhiwandi in Thane district, with about 20 residents rushing to the terrace to escape the blaze. No casualty was reported so far. However, an elderly woman sustained minor wounds while being rescued, he said. The blaze occurred in a godown where […]
Kollam Temple fire: Toll rises to 109, six persons booked
Police has registered a case against six persons, including members of temple managing committee and associates of firework contractors, on attempt to murder and other charges in connection with the Putttingal Devi temple fire tragedy, even as the toll rose to 109. Five persons have also been held for questioning but the police did not […]
PM Narendra Modi to visit Ballia on May 1
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be visiting the district on May 1 to distribute free gas connections to BPL families. “PM’s visit has been finalised at a programme held at the residence of Union Minister Mahesh Sharma. He will be distributing free gas connections to BPL families here,” BJP MP Ravindra Kushwaha said. BJP district […]
‘Water train’ leaves Miraj for drought-hit Latur
A ‘water train’ with 10 wagons carrying water for parched Latur in Marathwada region, which is battling the worst drought ever, today left from Miraj in western Maharashtra. The train is expected to reach Latur later today. The railway wagons meant for supplying water to Latur had reached Miraj from Kota in Rajasthan yesterday. Chief […]
Taxis keep off roads in Goa; tourists suffer
More than 15,000 taxi operators in the state along with several auto-rickshaws went on strike today demanding a ban on rent-a-cab and related businesses. Defying Essential Services Management Act (ESMA), two unions– All Goa Taxi Owners Association and South Goa Tourist Taxi Association– called for a strike, crippling the tourism industry in the coastal state. […]
Delhi girl Priyadarshini Chatterjee crowned Miss India World
Delhi girl Priyadarshini Chatterjee was announced as the winner of FBB Femina Miss India World by Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan during a star-studded ceremony, which was attended by eminent names from the film and fashion industry. Priyadarshini will represent India at the Miss World 2016 pageant. She saw off competition from Bangalore girl Sushruthi […]