Be acquainted to deal with challenges: Prez to armed forces
President Pratibha Patil on Saturday said threats to the country’s security are “constantly changing” and asked the armed forces to be well acquainted to deal with such challenges.
Bharti rejects Centre's request of breaking fast
Former Madhya Pradesh chief minister Uma Bharti on Tuesday rejected the Centre's appeal of breaking her fast, over the issues related to protection of the Ganga river and conservation of Himalayas.
Kid's dead body tucked in bag recovered from train
Dead body of a two-year-old girl, tucked in a bag, was found on Thursday in a train at the railway station, police said.
The body was recovered from the general compartment of Dehra Dun-bound Bandra
Molestation case transferred to sessions court
The case of alleged molestation of girl students from Alwar in Rajasthan during a school trip here six months ago, has been transferred to the sessions court, official sources on Wednesday said.
Uttarakhand gov gives her nod to APMC bill
The APMC bill, which seeks to provide effective regulation in marketing of agricultural produces as well as establishment of proper marketing system in Uttarakhand, has received assent from governor margaret alva.
Case against VC of Pantnagar varsity registered
A case has been registered against the present and former vice-chancellors of G.B. Pant University of agriculture and technology, besides five others for allegedly misappropriating funds of the varsity.
U'khand Assembly adjourned over creation of new districts
Opposition Congress and BSP on Tuesday created pandemonium in the Uttarakhand Assembly demanding creation of new districts in the hill state, forcing the Speaker to adjourn the House.
Hizb man arrested in U’khand
A dreaded Hizbul Mujahideen terrorist and his associate, planning to create disturbance during the passing out parade of the Indian Military Academy here, have been arrested from Azadpur area, a senio
Action against Adarsh guilty: Army Chief
Army Chief Gen. V.K. Singh on Saturday said appropriate action would be taken against all those army personnel involved in the Adarsh Housing Society scam.
Patil: Allow girls to study at Doon School
President Pratibha Patil on Saturday said girls should not be deprived of the opportunity of studying in the famous Doon School.
“Girls should not be deprived of the opportunity of studying in this wonderful school,” she said at the 75th founder’s day celebrations of the Doon School here.