States

Maoists now contract killers, say Jharkhand Police

"We have now found a new trend -- Maoist guerrillas are indulging in contract killing. We have blocked levy collection…

10 years ago

Dikshit failed to get full statehood for Delhi

Chief Minister Sheila Dikshit failed to get full statehood for Delhi despite being in power for 15 years, BJP's chief…

10 years ago

Nine people arrested for salt shortage rumour in Bihar

Rumours of an acute shortage of salt in Bihar shot up its prices to Rs.150 a kg in a day.

10 years ago

Tripura wants green bonus from finance panel

Tripura has sought a Rs.2,125 crore green bonus from the 14th Finance Commission as it is ahead in aforestation in…

10 years ago

Now Goa CM takes a dig at Nigerians

Fresh television footage telecast by a cable news channel showed Goa Chief Minister Manohar Parrikar taunting media persons, asking if…

10 years ago

Chhattisgarh starts poll fight with voting Monday

The battle of the hustings begins in earnest from Chhattisgarh on Monday with voting in assembly polls taking place in…

10 years ago

Government employees protest in Srinagar

Dozens of government employees staged a protest here Saturday against what they termed the anti-employee policies of the Jammu and…

10 years ago

Congress minister in Kashmir opposes NOTA

Medical Education Minister Chowdhary Taj Mohiuddin said that the 'none of the above' (NOTA) voting option should not be applied…

10 years ago

139 candidates file nominations in Mizoram

Friday was the last date for filing nominations.

10 years ago

Staff shortage hits urban policing: Siddaramaiah

Policing in cities has become challenging due to mismatch between growing urban population and shortage of police personnel, Karnataka Chief…

10 years ago

BJP fields Vijender Gupta against Dikshit

Gupta's candidature will make the New Delhi constituency a prestigious affair as Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader Arvind Kejriwal is…

10 years ago

GoM on Telangana to meet Thursday

The third meeting of the GoM headed by Home Minister Sushilkumar Shinde will consider the reports prepared by various ministries…

10 years ago

UT status will destroy Hyderabad, warns MIM

The MIM demanded that Hyderabad should be unconditional capital of Telangana state, which, it suggested, should also include two districts…

10 years ago

Punjab proposes single-stage taxation

The move is aimed at giving relief to thousands of small traders and retailers, Deputy Chief Minister Sukhbir Singh Badal…

10 years ago

Nigerians living on photocopies of passports: Parrikar

The Goa government has started a verification drive which will inspect documents of all foreign nationals living in the state.

10 years ago

Meghalaya CM criticised for travelling abroad amid agitation

Pressure groups in Meghalaya Sunday criticised Chief Minister Mukul Sangma for travelling abroad despite ongoing agitation over influx and illegal…

10 years ago

Mamata didi’s attitude not appropriate: Gurung

Bimal Gurung questioned the attitude of the state government

10 years ago

Uttar Pradesh releases compensation for Muzaffarnagar victims

The Uttar Pradesh government late on Sunday released a Rs.7 crore financial package for riot victims in Muzaffarnagar and nearby…

10 years ago