Politics

Uttarakhand CM Harish Rawat stands atop chair to felicitate wrestler Khali

Dehradun, Feb 21 (ANI): Uttarakhand Chief Minister Harish Rawat on Saturday took the help of a chair to felicitate wrestler Khali in a function organized at his residence. Rawat, with the help of security officials, stood atop a chair and felicitated Khali with a 'shawl' and a 'garland'. Apparently, standing atop the chair was the only option for the CM considering Khali's height. The event was organized in order to felicitate the sport persons representing the country on national and international platforms.

Feb 21, 2015

Corporate Espionage Case: Petroleum Minister on Santanu Saikia's allegations

New Delhi, Feb 21 (ANI): Reacting over former journalist Santanu Saikia's allegations in Corporate Espionage Case, Union Minister for Petroleum and Natural Gas Dharmendra Pradhan on Saturday ruled out any suggestion that the authorities were covering up matters, and said Saikia was only trying to save his own skin. Saikia, who was arrested by the Delhi Police yesterday in connection with the alleged leak of confidential documents from the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas (MoPNG) to private oil companies, today created a sensation by claiming that it was a Rs 10,000 crore scam and that he was just covering it.

Feb 21, 2015

Jammu and Kashmir, Campaign, Viral Disease, Swine Flu, NGO, Hospitals

Poonch, Feb 21 (ANI): Heavy rainfall in several areas in Jammu and Kashmir washed away a portion of Sher-e-Kashmir bridge, snapping main land link to Poonch city. Kashmir valley remained cut off from the rest of the country due to heavy rains, accompanied by snowfall and landslides. Normal life was paralyzed in the state's winter capital Jammu. Residents were angry as the local administration was providing little help to the marooned people. A resident, Nishu Gupta, said the city had come to a halt due to rains wondering the situation during monsoons. Another resident, Jagjit Singh, said people were facing severe hardships.

Feb 21, 2015

NGO spreads awareness about swine flu in J and K

Srinagar/ Jammu, Feb 21 (ANI): A non-government organization in Jammu and Kashmir on distributed masks and undertook awareness campaign to prevent spread of deadly swine flu in different parts of valley. India has seen a sharp rise in the number of swine flu deaths and reported cases this year. Nearly 700 lives have been claimed in the country due to the deadly disease, prompting officials to investigate the cause and step up efforts to combat the virus. The volunteers are distributing free face masks and literature at places where large gatherings take place. They are targeting places like hospitals and mosques where the risk of spreading of this viral disease is higher.

Feb 21, 2015

Sushma Swaraj launches online grievances monitoring portal 'Madad'

New Delhi, Feb 21 (ANI): Union Foreign Minister Sushma Swaraj on Saturday launched an online grievances monitoring portal for Indians living abroad with the name of 'Madad'. Swaraj said that the portal will help the Indians living abroad to approach the government easily for any help. She added that the portal is a combined effort of MEA and MOIA to enhance collaboration and contact with Indians abroad. She also said that the complaints will be automatically forwarded to the senior officials if not replied on time.

Feb 21, 2015

Hollande promises farmers they won't be forgotten

President Francois Hollande opens the International Agricultural Show and promises farmers they won't be forgotten. Duration: 01:19

Feb 21, 2015

Corporate Espionage Case: Politicos call for through probe into Santanu Saikia allegations

New Delhi, Feb 21 (ANI): Politicos on Saturday called for through probe in the corporate espionage case after, arrested journalist Santanu Saikia made a dramatic claim that there is a Rs 10,000 crore scam. Saikia made the dramatic admission while going out of the Delhi Police crime branch office. He also claimed that he had nothing to do with the leak of vital documents from the Petroleum Ministry.

Feb 21, 2015

Lalu hopes family alliance with Mulayam is auspicious for Bihar politics

Saifai, Feb 21 (ANI): RJD chief Lalu Prasad Yadav on Saturday while leaving from the 'Tilak ceremony' of Samajwadi Party Chief Mulayam Singh Yadav's grand nephew Tej Pratap said that he was very happy to receive dignitaries at the ceremony. He also added that family alliance with Mulayam Singh Yadav is auspicious and that auspiciousness will continue with JD (U) leader Nitish Kumar coming to power. Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Bollywood veteran actor Amitabh Bachchan also attended the pre-wedding ceremony.

Feb 21, 2015

French Interrior minister in Silicon Valley to talk terrorism

French Interior minister Bernard Cazeneuve visited Google and Facebook's headquarters in the Silicon Valley to discuss anti-terrorism measures with tech giants. Duration: 01:36

Feb 21, 2015

Acid attack perpetrators to be jailed for ten years, says Rajnath Singh

New Delhi, Feb 21 (ANI): Home Minister Rajnath Singh on Saturday said that the government will punish acid attack perpetrators with ten years imprisonment. Singh said the acid attack victims faced the worst mental and physical repercussions of the attack. He added that two new sections have been added to the Criminal Law (Amendment) Act 2013 to classify the crime as "heinous". Singh said the government was rattled by increasing incidents of acid attacks and promised all government help to the victims.

Feb 21, 2015

Tibetans in exile in Dharamsala seek divine blessing on their new year

Dharamsala, Feb 21 (ANI): Tibetans living in-exile in Dharamsala visited a Buddhist temple to seek divine blessing on the second day of the three-day New Year, Losar. Year 2015 is regarded as the Female Wood Sheep year as per the lunar calendar. Traditionally, celebrations begin with Tsedor or Losar prayers to the official protecting deity Palden Lhamo. The devotees gathered at the Buddhist temple, Tsuglagkhang and prayed in front of statues of Lord Buddha. 'Losar' is also marked with ancient ceremonies that symbolise the struggle between good and evil. Hymns are chanted and fire torches passed through the crowds as monks play traditional drums and blow horns. The celebrations will conclude on Saturday (February 21).

Feb 21, 2015

Burari Incident: AAP may move court if police doesn't take action

New Delhi, Feb 21 (ANI): In an update to Burari incident which took place last night; six AAP workers who had been detained were produced in the court. Lawyer Basant Singh said that police should take the due course of action against the charge of not filing an FIR in Burari police station. He added that if police does not resort to the legal procedure AAP may also move Court in the matter. According to AAP workers, police resorted to baton charge on AAP workers after supporters of a party MLA gathered outside the police station.

Feb 21, 2015