Eid shopping reaches fever pitch in Kashmir
August 18th, 2012 - 2:15 pm ICT by IANS
Srinagar, August 18 (IANS) Eid shopping Saturday reached fever pitch in Srinagar and other major towns of Jammu and Kashmir with people thronging markets in large numbers.In Srinagar, police had ... Read more...
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Free ride on Yamuna Expressway till Aug 15
August 9th, 2012 - 2:45 pm ICT by IANS
Lucknow, Aug 9 (IANS) Jaypee Infratech, the developers of the 165-km Yamuna Expressway connecting Greater Noida with Agra, Thursday said there would be no toll-tax till Aug 15.The freeway, which ... Read more...
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Indian small and light commercial vehicles to log 18 percent growth
July 20th, 2012 - 12:11 am ICT by IANS
Chennai, July 19 (IANS) The Indian small and light commercial vehicle (SCV and LCV) segment is expected to log a compounded annual growth rate (CAGR) of 18 percent over the ... Read more...
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Mumbai-Pune tragedy could have been averted: IRF
May 29th, 2012 - 3:41 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, May 29 (IANS) The death of over 25 people on the Mumbai-Pune Expressway could have been avoided if a key traffic rule had been followed, the International Road ... Read more...
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Himachal should promote use of biomass fuel: Gadkari
May 9th, 2012 - 7:58 pm ICT by IANS
Nahan (Himachal Pradesh), May 9 (IANS) Bharatiya Janata Party president Nitin Gadkari Wednesday advised his party's government in Himachal Pradesh to take green initiatives such as promoting use of ... Read more...
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Beam at Delhi flyover causes male nurse’s death
April 29th, 2012 - 6:55 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, April 29 (IANS) A male nurse riding a motorcycle was killed when an iron beam fell on him after it was hit by a speeding truck on west ... Read more...
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Two Maharashtra policemen killed as truck falls on them
April 19th, 2012 - 9:59 pm ICT by IANS
Nanded (Maharashtra), April 19 (IANS) In a freak accident, two policemen were crushed to death under a truck which fell on them at a firing range on the outskirts of ... Read more...
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Pakistan mulls NATO toll tax
April 19th, 2012 - 8:52 pm ICT by IANS
Islamabad, April 19 (IANS) Pakistan Communications Minister Arbab Alamgir Khan has proposed a levy of $1,000 on each NATO truck transporting vital supplies through the country to the coalition forces ... Read more...
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Yamuna Expressway awaits Akhilesh nod (With Image)
March 21st, 2012 - 9:17 pm ICT by IANS
Agra, March 21 (IANS) One of the most ambitious projects of the former Mayawati government, the Yamuna Expressway awaits a nod from Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav.
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Mexican auto sector willing to accept quotas
March 15th, 2012 - 11:00 am ICT by IANS
Mexico City, March 15 (IANS/EFE) Mexico's automobile industry said it is willing to accept temporary quotas on its exports to Brazil as long as the restrictions are lifted after a ... Read more...
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Brazil wants Mexico to cap vehicle exports
March 11th, 2012 - 11:56 am ICT by IANS
Brasilia, March 11 (IANS/EFE) Brazil's government wants Mexico to impose quotas on its own auto exports to the South American nation to ensure the total value does not exceed $1.4 ... Read more...
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One dead in battle tank accident
March 2nd, 2012 - 8:19 pm ICT by IANS
Chennai, March 2 (IANS) In a freak accident, a soldier perched over a T-90 battle tank was killed when its driver lost control and dashed against a concrete structure here ... Read more...
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Agra set for mega Mayawati rally
February 21st, 2012 - 12:40 pm ICT by IANS
Agra, Feb 21 (IANS) Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Mayawati is set to hold a mega rally in Agra Tuesday, one of the biggest during the seven-phased assembly elections.People from ... Read more...
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Shun violence, Jharkhand governor tells Maoists
January 26th, 2012 - 1:47 pm ICT by IANS
Ranchi, Jan 26 (IANS) Jharkhand Governor Syed Sibte Razi Thursday urged Maoists to shut violence.Taking part in the 63rd Republic Day celebrations here, the governor hoisted the national flag and ... Read more...
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Tamil Nadu approves second phase of outer ring road
January 23rd, 2012 - 3:39 pm ICT by IANS
Chennai, Jan 23 (IANS) The Tamil Nadu government has approved the second phase of the Chennai outer ring road project involving the building of a 32-km road at an outlay ... Read more...
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Mercury up in Himachal, more snow in store
January 22nd, 2012 - 2:08 pm ICT by IANS
Shimla, Jan 22 (IANS) The minimum temperature in Himachal Pradesh rose marginally Sunday as there was no major snow or rain in the past 24 hours, the Met office said.Due ... Read more...
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Delhi roads much safer now: Police
January 3rd, 2012 - 7:56 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Jan 3 (IANS) Despite slow development of infrastructure and archaic laws, the Delhi Traffic Police Tuesday said it had managed to make the roads of the capital much ... Read more...
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IFFI kicks off Wednesday, half day in government offices
November 23rd, 2011 - 2:44 pm ICT by IANS
Panaji, Nov 23 (IANS) The 42nd International Film Festival of India opens here Wednesday and the state government has announced a half-day holiday for government officials to avoid traffic ... Read more...
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Kashmir’s green cover halved in 30 years
October 9th, 2011 - 4:37 pm ICT by IANS
Jammu, Oct 9 (IANS) Increasing cattle, movement of security forces, construction of new highways and roads and illegal felling -- all these factors have led to a 50 percent degradation ... Read more...
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Annual ‘parikrama’ around Agra’s Shiva temples begins
July 24th, 2011 - 6:33 pm ICT by IANS
Agra, July 24 (IANS) The annual 'parikrama' (circumnavigation) around the four Shiva temples at the four corners of the Taj city began Sunday morning with thousands of people offering prayers ... Read more...
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Himachal’s Saach Pass reopens after seven months
June 30th, 2011 - 12:40 pm ICT by IANS
Chamba (Himachal Pradesh), June 30 (IANS) The snowbound Saach Pass, gateway to the adventure tourism destination of Pangi Valley in Himachal Pradesh, has reopened to traffic after seven months of ... Read more...
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Permit must for Manali-Leh travel by non-Himachal vehicles
June 26th, 2011 - 10:46 pm ICT by IANS
Manali, June 26 (IANS) If you are travelling on the treacherous 475-km-long Himalayan highway that links this tourist resort town of Himachal Pradesh to Leh in Jammu and Kashmir, do ... Read more...
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Defence secretary in Russia for talks
June 13th, 2011 - 9:44 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, June 13 (IANS) In the backdrop of Russia snubbing India by sending back her warships from Vladivostok without a naval war game, Indian Defence Secretary Pradeep Kumar Monday ... Read more...
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Manali-Leh highway partially reopened
June 1st, 2011 - 10:36 pm ICT by IANS
Manali, June 1 (IANS) The strategic national highway that connects this town in Himachal Pradesh to Leh in Jammu and Kashmir partially reopened Wednesday after remaining closed for over six ... Read more...
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Eight killed in Maharashtra accident
May 28th, 2011 - 1:45 pm ICT by IANS
Mumbai, May 28 (IANS) Eight people were killed and 12 injured when a truck-trailer collided with a state transport bus on the Mumbai-Pune expressway late Friday, police said Saturday."Eight people, ... Read more...
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Ashok Leyland’s Q4 profit up 33.33 percent
May 20th, 2011 - 1:58 am ICT by IANS
Mumbai, May 20 (IANS) Hinduja Group-promoted heavy vehicles company Ashok Leyland Thursday reported an increase of 33.33 percent in its net profits for the fourth quarter of the last fiscal ... Read more...
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After accident, Haryana district to regulate traffic
April 29th, 2011 - 3:35 pm ICT by IANS
Yamunanagar (Haryana), April 29 (IANS) Springing into action after a road accident killed 12 people, including eight college students, the authorities here have decided to regulate traffic, especially heavy vehicles.The ... Read more...
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Karnataka against Bangalore airport road toll
April 28th, 2011 - 12:57 am ICT by IANS
Bangalore, April 27 (IANS) Karnataka Wednesday said it would not allow a private builder to collect toll on a stretch of road leading to the airport as work on upgrading ... Read more...
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Over 300 held for drunk driving in three hours in Delhi (Lead)
April 16th, 2011 - 9:23 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, April 16 (IANS) Over 300 people were arrested in three hours to curb the incidents of drunk driving in the national capital, Delhi Traffic Police Joint Commissioner ... Read more...
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Over 300 held in Delhi for drunk driving in three hours
April 16th, 2011 - 8:09 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, April 16 (IANS) Stepping up the campaign against drunk driving, Delhi Traffic Police prosecuted over 300 people within three hours, Delhi Traffic Police Commissioner Satyendra Garg said ... Read more...
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Holi banned near Agra monuments
March 20th, 2011 - 1:17 pm ICT by IANS
Agra, March 20 (IANS) Agra has banned Holi celebrations near its famed monuments, the Taj Mahal included.The Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) warned people against throwing colours at the monuments. ... Read more...
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Production of upgraded indigenous tanks by 2014
February 14th, 2011 - 6:19 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Feb 14 (IANS) India will begin production of an upgraded version of the indigenous Arjun main battle tank (MBT) by early 2014, an official said here Monday. The Defence Research ... Read more...
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Summer trials this year of upgraded indigenous battle tank
January 17th, 2011 - 3:33 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Jan 17 (IANS) Within a year of the government approving a project for an upgraded indigenous main battle tank (MBT), India's defence research agency has readied a Mark II version ... Read more...
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Traffic advisory for Delhi rally Wednesday
December 21st, 2010 - 10:36 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Dec 21 (IANS) The Delhi Traffic Police Tuesday issued an advisory for Wednesday as the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) is organising a rally at Ram Lila Ground in central Delhi."Traffic ... Read more...
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Paris Fans Missed Lady Gaga’s Monster Ball Tour On Sunday
December 20th, 2010 - 2:51 pm ICT by Sampurn Wire
However, the 24 year old was quick to give an explanation to her fans. Lady Gaga posted a picture of her in Twitter that showed the grey weather. Below this, she ... Read more...
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