National

December 25, 2011 6:55 PM

India celebrates Christmas with pomp and gaiety

A spirit of yuletide pervaded the air as faithful packed decked up churches for prayers with midnight mass, resonance of carols and merriment on Christmas day.People, attired in their best, bonded in prayer and mirth as sparkling Christmas trees and colourful gift items adorned marketplaces which wo...

December 25, 2011 6:06 PM

Poll in 5 states: General Observers to ensure smooth elections

The Election Commission will deploy General Observers in adequate numbers to ensure smooth conduct of elections in all the five poll bound states. An Election Commission release said, observers will be asked to keep a close watch on every stage of the electoral process to ensure free and fair electi...

December 25, 2011 5:23 PM

Famous theatre personality Satyadev Dubey passes away

Renowned theatre personality and Padma Bhushan awardee Satyadev Dubey passed away in Mumbai on Sunday. Family sources said Dubey, who was in a coma for the past few months passed away at a sub urban hospital at 11.30 pm. 75 year old Dubey had suffred a stroke in September following which he went int...

December 25, 2011 5:23 PM

Floral tributes paid to Malviya on his birth anniversary

Lok Sabha Speaker Meira Kumar and chairman of BJP Parliamentary Party L K Advani led parliamentarians in paying floral tributes to Pandit Madan Mohan Malviya in the Central hall of Parliament House on his birth anniversary on Sunday.AIR correspondent reports, many MPs and former MPs also paid floral...

December 25, 2011 5:22 PM

Senior leaders greet Vajpayee on his 88th Birthday

Former Prime Minister Atal Behari Vajpayee turned 88 on Sunday and was greeted by a host of senior leaders, including Prime Minister Manmohan Singh. Dr. Singh went to the residence of the senior BJP leader in New Delhi and presented him a bouquet. Vajpayee's birthday is being observed as good g...

December 25, 2011 3:14 PM

Electoral rolls in five states under quick revision

The electoral rolls in five states going for polls next year are under quick revision. The voters' lists are being revised with the coming January 1st as cut off date for inclusion of eligible new voters in Uttar Pradesh, Manipur, Punjab, Uttarkhand and Goa. A large number of first time voters are e...

December 25, 2011 3:08 PM

Nothern India shivers under severe Cold wave conditions

The entire northern region continues to shiver under biting cold conditions and chilly winds. In Rajasthan, mercury dipped below zero degree at few places. Met. Department said that lowest minus two degree Celsius temperature was recorded at Fatehpur in Sikar district. Churu was also shivering with ...

December 25, 2011 3:04 PM

Nothern India shivers under severe Cold wave conditions

The entire northern region continues to shiver under biting cold conditions and chilly winds. In Rajasthan, mercury dipped below zero degree at few places. Met. Department said that lowest minus two degree Celsius temperature was recorded at Fatehpur in Sikar district. Churu was also shivering with ...

December 25, 2011 3:04 PM

Christmas celebrations in full swing acorss country, abroad

Christmas celebrations are in full swing across the country and abroad. Churches and chapels resonated with the sound of bells, which along with midnight masses marked the Christmas celebrations in Goa, to mark the birth of Lord Jesus. There were grand displays of fireworks also to mark the joyous o...

Most Read

View All arrow-right

No posts found.