Politics

Badalta Manzar (Aug 29, 2013): An independent news report on Jammu and Kashmir

Jammu region witnessed heavy floods. Many houses were damaged and crops were washed out in these floods. The construction of super speciality hospital is on full swing in Srinagar. With enormous funding from the central govt. under various schemes to upgrade the infrastructure in many schools in the far flung areas of Kashmir valley a very little has been done so far.

Jan 29, 2014

Badalta Manzar (Aug 22, 2013): An independent news report on Jammu and Kashmir

Nearly 20,000 population of village Juthana and nearby dozen of hamlets is so far waiting for Bridge on River Ujh which is well of terror and death in rainy and winter season for poor villagers of kathua district. Roads from Manjakote to Mangalnad in Manjakote block in Rajouri district are being built after decades under the centrally Sponsored Scheme Prime Minister Grameen Sadak Yojna (PMGSY). Many middle schools in Rajouri district have been upgraded, but students have not benefited from this.

Jan 29, 2014

Badalta Manzar (Aug 08, 2013): An independent news report on Jammu and Kashmir

The Teachers of the Jammu Kashmir department have demanded that the amount being given for the Mid-Day meal scheme should be increased. The slow restoration work of historical zero bridge irks and increase the number of problems for the residents of Srinagar. The construction of Rajouri-Budhal highway has been very beneficial for people of the district Rajouri.

Jan 29, 2014

Arvind Kejriwal meets LG, demands SIT probe into 1984 riots

New Delhi, Jan 29 (ANI): Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Wednesday met Lieutenant Governor Najeeb Jung and requested a SIT probe into the 1984 anti-Sikh riots. Kejriwal informed that the LG was quite positive when he met him to discuss the issue. Kejriwal further informed thet his party will discuss formation and other details of the SIT in the next cabinet meet.

Jan 29, 2014

Valerie Trierweiler leaves India setting new goals for a new beginning

Mumbai, Jan 29 (ANI): French former first lady Valerie Trierweiler ending her brief India trip flew back on Wednesday, after her first official appearance following her high profile split with President Francois Hollande. The 48-year-old journalist travelled to India on January 26 in honour of an anti-hunger charity - Fight Hunger Foundation.

Jan 29, 2014

Troubled commuters urge India, Pak to resume cross-border bus service in Kashmir

Poonch, Jan 29 (ANI): Commuters, traders facing troubles while travelling between India and Pakistan urged the governments of both countries to resume bus service and trade along Kashmir's international border. Efforts by India and Pakistan to increase trade and ease tension in disputed Kashmir have suffered a blow with police saying they had seized more than 100 kg (220 lb) of heroin concealed in a truck full of nuts coming from the Pakistan side.

Jan 29, 2014

Bhutan Shifts Date for 'Happiness Day' from 20 March to 11 November: Is it Disrespect to UN Resolution?

Bhutan, the country that initiated 20 March to be celebrated as the 'International Day of Happiness' has decided to pull out from the important UN Resolution.

Jan 29, 2014

It is government's duty to protect minorities: Sonia Gandhi

New Delhi, Jan 29 (ANI): Congress president and UPA chairperson Sonia Gandhi on Wednesday reiterated that the minorities in India should feel safe and secure, and added that it is the duty of the government to protect them. Gandhi said this while speaking at the inauguration ceremony of National Waqf Development Corporation Limited.

Jan 29, 2014

Mustafa Kamal on Congress-National Conference alliance

Chandigarh, Jan 29 (ANI) National Conference leader Mustafa Kamal on Wednesday said that the proposal to create new administrative units in Jammu and Kashmir is casting a shadow on the fate of the Congress and NC alliance in the state. Speaking to media persons in Chandigarh, he said that there are a few people in the Congress party who want the fallout. He also said that both the parties will try to get more administrative units and the issue should be cleared on 31st of January.

Jan 29, 2014

Delhi Govt wants to remove me for acting against Somnath Bharti: DCW chief

New Delhi, Jan 29 (ANI): Delhi Commission for Women chairperson Barkha Shukla Singh on Wednesday said that Delhi Government wants to remove her from the post because she acted against Law Minister Somnath Bharti. She further said that said only Lieutenant Governor has power to remove her from the post but the AAP Government is pressurizing her to leave the post. She also questioned AAP’s stand on safety of women saying that being the Chairperson of DCW, if she is facing harassment, the plight of the other women can be easily imagined.

Jan 29, 2014

Protestor briefly disrupts PM's speech at Vigyan Bhawan, detained

New Delhi, Jan 29 (ANI): Prime Minister Manmohan Singh’s speech at the Vigya Bhawan was briefly interrupted when a protestor tried to disrupt the proceedings. The protestor claimed that PM's speech on UPA's focus on the minorities was only on paper.

Jan 29, 2014

Queen Elizabeth II Out of Money, but Advertises for $23,800-a-year Housekeeper to Run Baths

British lawmakers have urged the Queen to adopt austerity measures as the emergency reserve fund is down to its last million.

Jan 29, 2014

UN chief meets with 87-year-old Fidel Castro in Cuba

UN chief Ban Ki-moon meets with father of the Cuban Revolution Fidel Castro in Havana, on the sidelines of a major summit. Duration: 01:15

Jan 29, 2014

State of the Union: Obama challenges Congress on inequality

President Barack Obama vows to reverse a tide of economic inequality threatening the American dream, seeking to outflank Republicans and revive a second term blighted by self-inflicted wounds and partisan warfare. Duration: 01:37

Jan 29, 2014

Bus collides with oil tanker in Mumbai, 7 charred to death

Mumbai, Jan 29 (ANI): Seven people were killed and fourteen injured after a luxury bus collided with a diesel tanker and caught fire on the Mumbai-Ahmedabad highway. The accident took place late on Tuesday night near Manor. The bus is said to be travelling from Pune to Ahmedabad. Traffic was halted for four hours on the highway.

Jan 29, 2014