Kolkata bracing up for extending warm felicitation to victorious Knights (Roundup)
May 28th, 2012 - 11:57 pm ICT by IANS
Kolkata, May 28 (IANS) Indian Premier League champion Kolkata KnightRiders - co-owned by Bollywood heartthrob Shah Rukh Khan - will be accorded a grand reception with offerings of ... Read more...
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V-day brings heavy security for Chandigarh
February 14th, 2012 - 2:43 pm ICT by IANS
Chandigarh, Feb 14 (IANS) Over 900 police personnel spread out over Chandigarh Tuesday - the reason? Security for the Valentine's Day.Police say they intend to stop any hooliganism that ... Read more...
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Crowded markets, traffic jams on Dhanteras
October 24th, 2011 - 7:40 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Oct 24 (IANS) Hundreds of shoppers thronged brightly-lit city markets Monday to make purchases on Dhanteras, considered an auspicious occasion to buy things like gold, utensils or household ... Read more...
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PCB out to prove it can provide fool-proof security
September 27th, 2011 - 7:49 pm ICT by IANS
Karachi, Sep 27 (IANS) The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) is out to tell the international cricket community that it could provide fool-proof security to any team playing in this ... Read more...
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He was so young, mourn blast victim’s kin
September 8th, 2011 - 9:42 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Sep 8 (IANS) Benumbed with shock and sorrow, around 20 friends and relatives of 21-year-old Amanpreet Singh, who died in the Delhi High Court blast, collected his body ... Read more...
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Deserted roads in capital on I-Day
August 15th, 2011 - 4:09 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Aug 15 (IANS) Heavy downpour and strict security measures left the roads across the national capital deserted with people mostly prefering to stay indoors enjoying an extended weekend.Shops ... Read more...
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Enter stadium at 6 - for 2.30 p.m. match!
March 29th, 2011 - 3:26 pm ICT by IANS
Mohali, March 29 (IANS) Believe it or not, spectators are expected to start moving into the stadium here by 6 Wednesday morning though the India-Pakistan World Cup semifinal starts ... Read more...
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Security beefed up in Ahmedabad for India- Australia cricket quarterfinal
March 24th, 2011 - 3:25 pm ICT by ANI
Ahmedabad, Mar. 24 (ANI): Ahead of the quarter final match between India and Australia today, authorities have beefed up security in Ahmedabad.Strict security measure are being taken following an Intelligence Bureau (IB) ... Read more...
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Jihadi groups plan to kill ‘three CMs’ of Pak provinces
January 25th, 2011 - 12:05 pm ICT by ANI
Sheikhpura, Jan 25(ANI): Jihadi groups have reached an agreement on killing the chief ministers of three Pakistani provinces- the Punjab, Balochistan and Sindh, according to sources.The Interior Ministry has issued a directive, ... Read more...
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Two rhinos translocated to Manas in Assam
January 6th, 2011 - 9:28 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Jan 6 (IANS) Two female Indian rhinos - a mother and a juvenile - have been translocated from Pobitora Wildlife Sanctuary to Manas National Park in Assam under the aegis ... Read more...
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Pakistan hopes National Games’ success will change sporting scenario
January 5th, 2011 - 4:45 pm ICT by IANS
Karachi, Jan 5 (IANS) Pakistan's sports chiefs are hoping to bring international sporting action back to the country after successfully hosting the National Games in Peshawar last month.The Pakistan Olympic Association ... Read more...
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Gold made ‘Kalash’ atop Kamakhya temple grasps devotees’ attention
December 18th, 2010 - 10:20 pm ICT by ANI
By Peter Alex ToddGuwahati, Dec.18 (ANI): A 2.5 crores gold made 'Kalash' placed atop the dome of famous Kamakhya temple in Guwahati as an offering, has grasped the attention of the devotees."I ... Read more...
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One killed, 26 hurt in Peshawar blast
December 16th, 2010 - 9:37 pm ICT by IANS
By Awais Saleem
Islamabad, Dec 16 (IANS) One child was killed and 26 others, including four women and eight children, were injured in a bomb blast in Pakistan's Peshawar city Thursday.The blast, which ... Read more...
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Chidambaram satisfied with Omar’s handling of security (Second Lead)
October 31st, 2010 - 8:40 pm ICT by IANS
Srinagar, Oct 31 (IANS) Union Home Minister P. Chidambaram, at the conclusion of his two-day visit to Jammu and Kashmir Sunday, expressed his satisfaction over the state government's handling of the ... Read more...
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Deposited articles go missing at Games venues?
October 6th, 2010 - 9:14 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Oct 6 (IANS) Are articles deposited by visitors to the Commonwealth Games venues going missing?Yes, says Sandeep Nagpal, who deposited his lunch box at the gate before entering the cycling ... Read more...
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Strict security arrangements for CWG: Gill
September 29th, 2010 - 5:54 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Sep 29 (IANS) Even as Australia issued a fresh travel advisory regarding India, Sports Minister M.S. Gill Wednesday said strict security arrangements have been made for the Commonwealth Games and ... Read more...
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Aussies happy with Village despite security advisory (Lead)
September 28th, 2010 - 5:04 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Sep 28 (IANS) No more rubbishing of conditions at the Commonwealth Games Village. Every visiting delegation has nothing but fulsome praise, the latest to join the chorus is Australian chef ... Read more...
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Australian athletes asked not to move around before CWG
September 28th, 2010 - 2:05 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Sep 28 (IANS) Australian chef de mission Steve Moneghetti is extremely happy with the facilities at the Commonwealth Games Village, but said athletes will not be allowed to move around ... Read more...
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British high commissioner visits CWG village
September 24th, 2010 - 10:43 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Sep 24 (IANS) British High Commissioner Richard Stagg visited the Commonwealth Games Village along with the team members Friday when England sent its first batch of 22 athletes comprising hockey ... Read more...
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Security tight for Afghan elections; Taliban attacks feared
September 17th, 2010 - 5:46 pm ICT by IANS
Kabul, Sep 17 (DPA) Afghan voters were receiving contradictory messages Friday, less than 24 hours before parliamentary elections, with threats from the Taliban who were calling for a boycott and reassurances ... Read more...
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Ban on taking Blair’s photos during promotion of autobiography
August 12th, 2010 - 6:30 pm ICT by ANI
London, Aug 12 (ANI): Ex-British Prime Minister Tony Blair will meet his supporters during promotion of his autobiography, but customers will not be allowed to take his photographs.Blair is believed to have ... Read more...
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When Macca nearly missed out on playing a gig for Obama
July 31st, 2010 - 6:18 pm ICT by ANI
London, July 31 (ANI): Beatles legend Sir Paul McCartney was turned away by security guards at the White House when he arrived to play a gig for U.S. President Barack Obama ... Read more...
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For harried local Afghans, Taliban, Kabul Conference is just an exercise in futility
July 20th, 2010 - 6:26 pm ICT by ANI
Los Angeles, July 20 (ANI): While the world's leaders are meeting in Kabul to chalk out a strategy to rebuild and develop the war tattered country, far outside the conference hall ... Read more...
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Martyrs Day: Curfew reimposed in Sopore, Batamaloo areas of Srinagar
July 13th, 2010 - 6:44 pm ICT by ANI
Srinagar, July 13 (ANI): Curfew was reimposed in the Sopore and Batamaloo areas of Srinagar on Tuesday to prevent the surfacing of untoward incidents on the occasion of Martyrs Day.Life in the ... Read more...
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Curfew imposed in Kupwara, lifted in Sopore
July 3rd, 2010 - 1:35 pm ICT by IANS
Srinagar, July 3 (IANS) Curfew was imposed in Jammu and Kashmir's border district of Kupwara Saturday, a day after clashes between protesters and security personnel, while it was lifted in Sopore town, ... Read more...
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Omar for political solution as Kashmir reels under curfew (Roundup)
July 2nd, 2010 - 11:00 pm ICT by IANS
Srinagar, July 2 (IANS) Chief Minister Omar Abdullah Friday said a political solution, not jobs, was needed to solve the Kashmir problem as curfew continued in the tense valley with sporadic clashes ... Read more...
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PM steps in to defuse Lashkar-created Kashmir tension (Roundup)
June 30th, 2010 - 10:30 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, June 30 (IANS) Prime Minister Manmohan Singh Wednesday held a high-level meeting to review the turbulent situation in the Kashmir Valley where 11 people have been killed in street ... Read more...
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Cabin fever a tough foe for World Cup teams
June 30th, 2010 - 10:30 pm ICT by IANS
Johannesburg, June 30 (DPA) Sex, safaris, siestas, golf, and for want of
anything better - PlayStation.The remaining eight teams at the football World Cup in South Africa are - when it comes to ... Read more...
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PM steps in to diffuse Kashmir tension (Lead)
June 30th, 2010 - 9:48 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, June 30 (IANS) Prime Minister Manmohan Singh Wednesday presided over a high level meeting to review the turbulent situation in the Kashmir Valley and the government is hopeful the ... Read more...
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Corey Haim’s Funeral Was A Private Affair
March 17th, 2010 - 6:50 pm ICT by GD
By Meena Kar
Thornhill, Mar 17, (THAINDIAN NEWS) Corey Haim was put to rest at the Steeles College Memorial Chapel in Thornhill. The family of the deceased star bade him the final farewell ... Read more...
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British Airways’ terror-accused employee wanted to go to Pakistan for training
March 12th, 2010 - 2:48 pm ICT by ANI
London, Mar. 12 (ANI): A British Airways employee, who was allegedly planning to carry out a suicide attack after being placed in airline's strike-busting cabin crew, had offered his Al Qaeda chiefs ... Read more...
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All eyes on India-Pakistan clash as World Cup returns after 28 years(Roundup)
February 27th, 2010 - 8:58 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Feb 27 (IANS) The hockey World Cup returns to India after 28 years with an electrifying match between arch-rivals India and Pakistan after favourites Australia begin their campaign against England ... Read more...
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Sikh festival Holla Mohalla starts at Anandpur Sahib
February 27th, 2010 - 3:57 pm ICT by IANS
Anandpur Sahib (Punjab), Feb 27 (IANS) The three-day Sikh festival Holla Mohalla started here at the Keshgarh Sahib Gurdwara Saturday amid huge fanfare and enthusiasm.
Thousands of devotees, including many NRIs and Sikhs ... Read more...
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Security tightened as Pakistan, Australian hockey teams arrive
February 22nd, 2010 - 9:31 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Feb 22 (IANS) With the Pakistani and Australian hockey teams arriving in New Delhi Monday for the World Cup, security was heightened at Le Meridian hotel where the players will ... Read more...
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Pakistan, Australian hockey teams arrive in India (Lead)
February 22nd, 2010 - 4:04 pm ICT by IANS
Chandigarh/New Delhi, Feb 22 (IANS) Amid heightened security cover, the Pakistan and Australian hockey teams arrived in India Monday for the World Cup beginning in New Delhi Feb 28.
The Australian hockey team ... Read more...
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