Five hurt as Green Park stadium wall collapses
October 22nd, 2010 - 6:57 pm ICT by IANS
Kanpur, Oct 22 (IANS) At least five people, including a minor, were injured and several vehicles were damaged when the high boundary wall of the famous Green Park cricket stadium that is ... Read more...
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Man held for selling Games’ tickets illegally
October 9th, 2010 - 10:00 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Oct 9 (IANS) A 45-year-old man was Saturday arrested for illegally selling Commonwealth Games' tickets, police said.Sanjay Singhvi, a resident of Green Park in south Delhi, was arrested outside the ... Read more...
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Delhi Metro makes way for women power
October 2nd, 2010 - 6:51 pm ICT by IANS
By Madhulika Sonkar
New Delhi, Oct 2 (IANS) 'Only for Women' reads the gleaming pink-and-white sign on the platform, grabbing all eyeballs as enthused females wait for the train. A security guard ... Read more...
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German politicians put pressure on UK to scrap Bomber Command memorial
September 7th, 2010 - 4:59 pm ICT by ANI
London, Sept.7 (ANI): Germany's call for Britain to scrap plans for a 3.5 million pound memorial to Bomber Command has angered war veterans and British citizens.Bomber Command and WE bombers flattened Dresden ... Read more...
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Metro’s Central Secretariat-Qutub Minar line opened
September 3rd, 2010 - 3:41 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Sep 3 (IANS) Delhi Metro's Central Secretariat-Qutub Minar link, that connects the city's north with its satellite town of Gurgaon in Haryana, was opened to the public Friday by Urban ... Read more...
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Delhi Metro’s Central Secretariat-Qutub Minar line opens Friday
September 2nd, 2010 - 7:50 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Sep 2 (IANS) Come Friday and commuters from Delhi will travel to the capital's satellite town of Gurgaon more easily as Delhi Metro opens its Central Secretariat-Qutub Minar section for ... Read more...
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Circle rates of some Delhi colonies to rise further
August 30th, 2010 - 11:23 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Aug 30 (IANS) The Delhi government Monday decided to throw open the revised circle rates - the minimum selling price of a plot - of properties in the city to ... Read more...
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Two roads cave in, traffic disrupted in Delhi
August 27th, 2010 - 8:45 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Aug 27 (IANS) After a heavy downpour Friday, it was the roads causing a traffic nightmare to Delhiites as two roads caved in, one on Aurobindo Marg in South Delhi ... Read more...
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Nano catches fire in Delhi
August 27th, 2010 - 7:34 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Aug 27 (IANS) A Tata Nano burst into flames in south Delhi but no one was injured in the blaze, a fire official said Friday.
The accident took place around noon ... Read more...
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Life hit as heavy rains lash Hyderabad
August 17th, 2010 - 10:37 pm ICT by IANS
Hyderabad, Aug 17 (IANS) Heavy rains lashed Hyderabad Tuesday evening, throwing normal life out of gear and inundating dozens of low-lying colonies.
The season's highest rainfall so far brought vehicular traffic to a ... Read more...
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Metro’s Qutub Minar line to showcase Delhi’s heritage
August 13th, 2010 - 12:40 am ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Aug 12 (IANS) Passengers travelling on Delhi Metro's Central Secretariat-Qutub Minar stretch, which is about to be commissioned, will have access to information about the capital's rich heritage, an official ... Read more...
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Metro begins trial runs on new line
July 16th, 2010 - 12:07 am ICT by IANS
New Delhi, July 15 (IANS) The Delhi Metro Thursday began a trial run on the much-awaited Central Secretariat-Qutub Minar corridor, which opens to the public next month, an official said.
He said the ... Read more...
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Delhi to get 50 luxury public toilets before Games
July 14th, 2010 - 7:12 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, July 14 (IANS) After getting a clearance from the Delhi High Court, the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) is gearing up to construct 50 luxury pay-and-use public toilets in the ... Read more...
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No power in South Delhi for hours as supply trips
June 15th, 2010 - 9:09 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, June 15 (IANS) Residents across south Delhi had a harrowing time in the scorching summer Tuesday as most areas reported electricity cuts for hours due to excess load on the ... Read more...
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Tourism ministry to help illuminate 20 Delhi monuments during Games
April 13th, 2010 - 3:41 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, April 13 (IANS) The tourism ministry would finance the illumination of 20 centrally protected monuments in the national capital in time for the October Commonwealth Games.
"With financial support from the ... Read more...
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Metro comes to Gurgaon - for trial run
January 29th, 2010 - 4:00 pm ICT by IANS
Gurgaon, Jan 29 (IANS) Haryana Chief Minister Bhupinder Singh Hooda flagged off the Delhi Metro trial run from Gurgaon Friday afternoon amid much fanfare and applause. The route will be partially operational ... Read more...
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Youth held for kidnapping mentally challenged man for ransom
December 21st, 2009 - 8:15 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Dec 21 (IANS) A 21-year-old man has been arrested for kidnapping a mentally challenged person of similar age for ransom of Rs 15 lakhs (Rs 1.5 million). The victim has ... Read more...
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100th Test victory for India (Statistical highlights)
November 27th, 2009 - 7:02 pm ICT by IANS
Kanpur, Nov 27 (IANS) The resounding victory against Sri Lanka in the second Test at Green Park stadium here Friday is India's 100th Test win.
In 432 Tests, India have won 100, ... Read more...
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Dhoni lauds aggressive Sreesanth for controlling emotions
November 27th, 2009 - 7:02 pm ICT by IANS
Kanpur, Nov 27 (IANS) India captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni lauded temperamental fast bowler Sreesanth for controlling his aggression and playing a match-winning role in the mammoth victory over Sri Lanka in the ... Read more...
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Perfect way to celebrate 100th Test win: Dhoni
November 27th, 2009 - 5:34 pm ICT by IANS
Kanpur, Nov 27 (IANS) Skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni said Friday that an all-round performance against Sri Lanka made India's 100th Test win a perfect one.
Beating Sri Lanka by an ... Read more...
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Crushing victory over Sri Lanka marks India’s 100th Test win (Lead)
November 27th, 2009 - 4:58 pm ICT by IANS
Kanpur, Nov 27 (IANS) India thoroughly outplayed Sri Lanka in the second cricket Test to win by an innings and 144 runs and go 1-0 up in the three match series ... Read more...
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India beat Sri Lanka by an innings and 144 runs
November 27th, 2009 - 3:02 pm ICT by IANS
Kanpur, Nov 27 (IANS) India beat Sri Lanka by an innings and 144 runs in the second cricket Test at the Green Park stadium here Friday.
In reply to India's imposing total ... Read more...
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Gambhir to miss Mumbai Test
November 27th, 2009 - 2:54 pm ICT by IANS
Kanpur, Nov 27 (IANS) Indian opener Gautam Gambhir will miss the third and final cricket Test match against Sri Lanka to attend his sister's wedding.
The national selectors met here Friday and ... Read more...
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India inch closer to victory in Kanpur Test (Lunch report)
November 27th, 2009 - 1:35 pm ICT by IANS
Kanpur, Nov 27 (IANS) India were two wickets away from registering a resounding victory against Sri Lanka in the second cricket Test at the Green Park stadium here Friday.
Following on, Sri ... Read more...
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Sri Lanka 206/8 in second innings at lunch in Kanpur Test
November 27th, 2009 - 1:13 pm ICT by IANS
Kanpur, Nov 27 (IANS) Following on, Sri Lanka were 206/8 at lunch on the fourth day of the second cricket Test against India at the Green Park stadium here Friday.
Sri Lanka ... Read more...
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Sreesanth’s figures are India’s best against Sri Lanka (Statistical Highlights)
November 26th, 2009 - 9:22 pm ICT by IANS
Kanpur, Nov 26 (IANS) Shantakumaran Sreesanth's five for 75 against Sri Lanka in the second cricket test at the Green Park Stadium here Thursday were the best by any Indian bowler ... Read more...
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Sreesanth sensational, India in sight of victory at Kanpur (Lead)
November 26th, 2009 - 8:23 pm ICT by IANS
Kanpur, Nov 26 (IANS) Shanthakumaran Sreesanth celebrated his international comeback with a sensational five-wicket burst and India were on track to victory over Sri Lanka in the second cricket Test at ... Read more...
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Sri Lanka struggling at 57/4 against India
November 26th, 2009 - 6:25 pm ICT by IANS
Kanpur, Nov 26 (IANS) Sri Lanka were struggling at 57 for four in the second innings, after being asked to follow on, against India at the end of the third day's play ... Read more...
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Indian cricket team pay homage to Mumbai attack victims
November 26th, 2009 - 6:03 pm ICT by IANS
Kanpur, Nov 26 (IANS) The Indian cricket team paid its respect to the victims of the 26/11 Mumbai terror attacks by observing a minute's silence before the start of the third day's ... Read more...
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Sreesanth takes five wickets, Sri Lanka staring at follow on (Tea report)
November 26th, 2009 - 5:36 pm ICT by IANS
Kanpur, Nov 26 (IANS) Indian speedster Santhakumaran Sreesanth made a sensational return to international cricket with a five wicket burst, leaving Sri Lanka at the brink of following on in the ... Read more...
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Sri Lanka struggling at 219/8 against India
November 26th, 2009 - 5:36 pm ICT by IANS
Kanpur, Nov 26 (IANS) Sri Lanka were 219 for eight in their first innings, in reply to India's 642, at tea on the third day of the second cricket Test at the ... Read more...
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Tea scoreboard: India vs. Sri Lanka, day three, second Test
November 26th, 2009 - 5:36 pm ICT by IANS
Kanpur, Nov 26 (IANS) Scoreboard at tea on the third day of the second cricket Test between India and Sri Lanka at Green Park stadium here Thursday:
India first innings 642 all ... Read more...
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India enforce follow on against Sri Lanka in Kanpur Test
November 26th, 2009 - 5:36 pm ICT by IANS
Kanpur, Nov 26 (IANS) India gained a massive first innings lead of 413 runs after bowling out Sri Lanka for 229 on the third day of the second cricket Test at ... Read more...
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Sreesanth rocks Sri Lankan top order with three wickets (Lunch report)
November 26th, 2009 - 2:27 pm ICT by IANS
Kanpur, Nov 26 (IANS) Indian paceman Santhakumaran Sreesanth marked his international comeback with three wickets to leave Sri Lanka reeling at 138 for five at lunch on the third day of ... Read more...
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Lunch scoreboard: India vs Sri Lanka, day three, Third Test
November 26th, 2009 - 1:41 pm ICT by IANS
Kanpur, Nov 26 (IANS) Scoreboard at lunch on the third day of the second cricket Test between India and Sri Lanka at Green Park stadium here Thursday:
India first innings 642 all ... Read more...
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