News for 'Bilaspur'

10 things before I die: 'Want to kiss Aishwarya Rai!'

10 things before I die: 'Want to kiss Aishwarya Rai!'

Rediff.com13 Nov 2009

We asked readers what they would do if they had only three years to live life to the fullest? While the contest closes on November 23, here are some more interesting responses.

130 killed in Himachal temple stampede

130 killed in Himachal temple stampede

Rediff.com3 Aug 2008

One hundred and thirty people were killed in a stampede at the Naina Devi temple in Himachal Pradesh on Sunday, the Punjab government said. The Naina Devi temple is in Bilaspur district of Himachal Pradesh. The temple is located about 160 km from Shimla.

61 per cent voting in Chhattisgarh polls

61 per cent voting in Chhattisgarh polls

Rediff.com20 Nov 2008

Polling for the second phase in the Chhattisgarh assembly election began in eight districts of the state on Thursday.The polling, which began at about 8 am, will decide the electoral fortunes of 687 candidates in 51 constituencies.

180 dancers for Jab We Met

180 dancers for Jab We Met

Rediff.com4 Oct 2007

Not many know that more than 180 dancers from different parts of Himachal Pradesh were especially roped in to participate in a song alongside Kareena.

Bihar flood: Toll rises to 42; have patience, says Nitish

Bihar flood: Toll rises to 42; have patience, says Nitish

Rediff.com2 Oct 2019

'You are talking as if Patna has been the only place which has suffered on account of heavy rain. What happened in Mumbai and America when these places were battered by similar downpour?'

Gambhir retained as Delhi skipper for upcoming Ranji season

Gambhir retained as Delhi skipper for upcoming Ranji season

Rediff.com19 Oct 2014

Out-of-favour India opener Gautam Gambhir has been retained captain of the Delhi team for the upcoming Ranji season as the Delhi and District Cricket Association (DDCA) announced a 15-member squad for the one-day Vijay Hazare trophy to be played in Himachal Pradesh.

Chopper pilots arrested for breach of PM security

Chopper pilots arrested for breach of PM security

Rediff.com17 Dec 2007

Police took the pilot Colonel K Mehta and co-pilot Colonel S M Sehgal into custody when they landed the helicopter for picking up Congress leader R K Dhawan even as Prime Minister Manmohan Singh was about to take off for Palampur to address an election rally, Additional Superintendent of Police Bimal Bupta said. The make-shift helipad already had three helicopters lined for the VVIP take off, sources said, adding that the Deccan Aviation crew virtually force-landed.

How Many Children do BJP MLAs in UP have?

How Many Children do BJP MLAs in UP have?

Rediff.com13 Jul 2021

Given the controversy over Uttar Pradesh's population control moves, Hemant Shivsaran/Rediff.com digs deep to find out how many children BJP MLAs in UP have.

Summer fires in Himachal Pradesh forests under control

Summer fires in Himachal Pradesh forests under control

Rediff.com4 May 2016

1,250 square km area is under pine forest cover and ground fires occurred in an area of 5000 hectares or 5 sq km.

Railways to IAS: Where are the Women?

Railways to IAS: Where are the Women?

Rediff.com4 Apr 2019

Women's representation in government jobs is less than 15%.

Shorts: Hockey India suspends 11 players after violence in Nehru Cup final

Shorts: Hockey India suspends 11 players after violence in Nehru Cup final

Rediff.com10 Dec 2019

Summary of sports events and persons who made news on Tuesday

Indian athletes on cop duty amid COVID-19 lockdown

Indian athletes on cop duty amid COVID-19 lockdown

Rediff.com27 Mar 2020

T20 World Cup-winning cricketer Joginder Sharma, Commonwealth Games gold medal-winning boxer Akhil Kumar and Asian Games champion kabaddi player Ajay Thakur are all full-time police officers, jobs which they got thanks to their sporting accomplishments.

Those out on bail giving certificate of honesty: PM

Those out on bail giving certificate of honesty: PM

Rediff.com12 Nov 2018

Modi said Congress's 'politics begins and ends with one family'.

Tibet lake continues to pose threat to Himachal

Tibet lake continues to pose threat to Himachal

Rediff.com10 Aug 2004

About 4,000 families from 60 vulnerable locations between Sumdoh in Kinnaur district and Kol Dam in Bilaspur on the banks of the Sutlej river have been evacuated to safer places.

No respite from heat; Churu, Banda sizzle above 47C

No respite from heat; Churu, Banda sizzle above 47C

Rediff.com6 Jun 2019

There was no relief for the national capital, with the mercury crossing the 44C mark in some parts of the city.

Heat wave grips India, Raj's Churu crosses 50-degree mark

Heat wave grips India, Raj's Churu crosses 50-degree mark

Rediff.com1 Jun 2019

The national capital battled weather conditions in the "red category" as the maximum temperature recorded at the Palam observatory was 46.1C,

Himachal's hills come alive with labourers from Nepal

Himachal's hills come alive with labourers from Nepal

Rediff.com23 May 2020

Nepali labourers are not only the backbone of the state's apple economy but also part of the highly grounded manpower in the orchards, setting an example for other states struggling with the migrant labour question, reports Ashwani Sharma.

One killed, over 100 injured in train derailment

One killed, over 100 injured in train derailment

Rediff.com6 Mar 2004

"The accident occurred near Darritola station, about 400 km from Raipur, when the Bishrampur-Bilaspur passenger train jumped rails at around 2300 IST," Korea Collector Durgesh Mishra said.

Amid drought, swimming pool built at DFO's residence in Chhattisgarh

Amid drought, swimming pool built at DFO's residence in Chhattisgarh

Rediff.com25 May 2016

The forest department has issued a show cause notice to the DFO Rajesh Kumar Chandel seeking his reply within a week.

Princess leaves assets to domestic help

Princess leaves assets to domestic help

Rediff.com24 Nov 2004

The movable assets of the 66-year-old princess, who died on November 11, include cash, gems and jewellery, car, Persian carpets and rare artefacts.

Ram Naresh Yadav sworn-in as Chhattisgarh Governor

Ram Naresh Yadav sworn-in as Chhattisgarh Governor

Rediff.com2 Jul 2014

Ram Naresh Yadav was on Wednesday sworn-in as the Governor of Chhattisgarh following the resignation of Shekhar Dutt. The Madhya Pradesh Governor has been given the additional charge of Chhattisgarh.

The man who will replace Amit Shah in 6 months

The man who will replace Amit Shah in 6 months

Rediff.com6 Jul 2019

J P Nadda is a man to watch in the BJP.

Fire in luggage van of train

Fire in luggage van of train

Rediff.com29 May 2003

The fire occurred in the Bilaspur-Tata-Danapur link express near Kansbahl station on the Jharsuguda-Rourkela section.

Centre cannot check POTA misuse in states: Advani

Centre cannot check POTA misuse in states: Advani

Rediff.com23 Feb 2003

The Uttar Pradesh unit of the BJP is unhappy with the Mayawati government using the anti-terror law against jailed independent MLA Raghuraj Pratap Singh.

Will be happy if Vajpayee ji gets Bharat Ratna, says niece

Will be happy if Vajpayee ji gets Bharat Ratna, says niece

Rediff.com12 Aug 2014

All family members will be happy if former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee gets the Bharat Ratna, his niece Karuna Shukla has said.

It's not Bengaluru or Patna, these 98 places will be 'Smart Cities'!

It's not Bengaluru or Patna, these 98 places will be 'Smart Cities'!

Rediff.com27 Aug 2015

Out of 98 cities selected for the Rs 48,000 crore Smart Cities project, 24 are capital cities.

Mumbai-Ahmedabad bullet train ticket to cost less than airfare!

Mumbai-Ahmedabad bullet train ticket to cost less than airfare!

Rediff.com20 Jul 2016

The high speed bullet train is expected to cover 508 km between in about two hours.

You can book meals of your choice in 1,516 trains

You can book meals of your choice in 1,516 trains

Rediff.com30 Oct 2015

Passengers can now book a meal from the different menu options available as per the choice, for delivery at the opted station or train.

IMA puts out names of 382 doctors martyred in war against Covid

IMA puts out names of 382 doctors martyred in war against Covid

Rediff.com17 Sep 2020

Taking exception to Health Minister Harsh Vardhan not mentioning the death of healthcare workers due to Covid-19 in his statement in Parliament, the Indian Medical Association has published a list of 382 doctors who died due to the viral disease and demanded that they be treated as "martyrs".

Moderate quake jolts Delhi NCR, Chennai, eastern India

Moderate quake jolts Delhi NCR, Chennai, eastern India

Rediff.com22 May 2014

A moderate earthquake measuring 5.6 on the Richter scale on Wednesday night jolted Delhi, National Capital Region, Chennai and parts of eastern and northern India including West Bengal, Odisha and Jharkhand, but there were no immediate reports of casualties or damage to properties.

60 patients lose vision after operation at eye camp in Punjab

60 patients lose vision after operation at eye camp in Punjab

Rediff.com5 Dec 2014

At least 60 persons have lost their eyesight after an operation at an eye camp organised by an NGO in Gurdaspur district, civil and medical authorities said.

Rahul visits botched sterilisation victims' kin, alleges cover-up

Rahul visits botched sterilisation victims' kin, alleges cover-up

Rediff.com15 Nov 2014

Congress Vice President Rahul Gandhi on Saturday accused the Chhattisgarh government of trying to "cover-up" after he met the victims of botched sterilisation surgeries that have left 13 women dead and said corruption had a "role" in the tragedy.

Anurag Thakur: An astute go-getter to lead BCCI in his unique style

Anurag Thakur: An astute go-getter to lead BCCI in his unique style

Rediff.com22 May 2016

The youngest president of the Indian cricket board in India in independent India, Anurag Thakur has taken over the reins of the world's richest cricketing body at a time it is fighting an existential battle against a complete restructuring recommended by the Supreme Court.

Reshamlal Jangade, member of first Lok Sabha, dead

Reshamlal Jangade, member of first Lok Sabha, dead

Rediff.com11 Aug 2014

Veteran politician and a member of the country's first Lok Sabha from undivided Madhya Pradesh, Reshamlal Jangade died today at a private hospital in Raipur following prolonged illness. He was 90.

Congress accuses PM, BJP of doing 'crass politicking' on airstrike

Congress accuses PM, BJP of doing 'crass politicking' on airstrike

Rediff.com28 Feb 2019

"This is not the appropriate time to be going ahead with political programmes., However, what really shocked us was as at this point in time when the nation is looking towards its leadership, when the nation wants its leadership to speak to it, the prime minister chooses to address the booth workers of the BJP rather than address the nation," said the Congress.

Rs 24,000 crore rail infrastructure projects get green signal

Rs 24,000 crore rail infrastructure projects get green signal

Rediff.com24 Aug 2016

Besides facilitating travel by easing the traffic bottlenecks, the approved lines would help the upcoming industries in the region.

Jai Ram Thakur takes oath as Himachal CM

Jai Ram Thakur takes oath as Himachal CM

Rediff.com27 Dec 2017

Governor Acharya Devvrat administered the oath of office and secrecy to the 52-year-old Thakur, a five-time MLA from Seraj, and other ministers which included six new faces.

Good news for rail passenger: Flexi-fare scrapped for 15 trains

Good news for rail passenger: Flexi-fare scrapped for 15 trains

Rediff.com31 Oct 2018

The Railways has also reduced flexi-fares from 1.5 to 1.4 times the base ticket fare in 101 trains

DON'T MISS! Best photos of the week

DON'T MISS! Best photos of the week

Rediff.com14 Nov 2014

We bring you a collection of some of the best photographs taken this week by ace Reuters photographers.

Congress slams BSP over Jogi alliance, sees BJP role in tie-up

Congress slams BSP over Jogi alliance, sees BJP role in tie-up

Rediff.com21 Sep 2018

The Congress said the alliance between the BSP and Jogi's Janta Congress Chhattisgarh has the support of the BJP, which is ruling the state since 2003.