News for 'Civil Lines'

Sairaj Bahatule retires from first class cricket

Sairaj Bahatule retires from first class cricket

Rediff.com1 Jan 2013

Former India leg-spinner Sairaj Bahatule, 39, announced retirement from all forms of first class cricket.

Bose's lady commander Lakshmi Sehgal hospitalised

Bose's lady commander Lakshmi Sehgal hospitalised

Rediff.com19 Jul 2012

Sehgal(97), who was ill for some time, suffered a heart attack this morning at her residence in Civil Lines area in Kanpur, Sehgal's daughter Subhashini Ali told media persons.

Case against Majnu ka Tilla gurdwara for lockdown violation

Case against Majnu ka Tilla gurdwara for lockdown violation

Rediff.com2 Apr 2020

An FIR was registered at the Civil Lines police station under sections 188 (disobedience to order duly promulgated by public servant), 269 (negligent act likely to spread infection of disease dangerous to life) and 270 (malignant act likely to spread infection of disease dangerous to life) of the Indian Penal Code, the officer said.

India announces $1 bln credit line to Mongolia

India announces $1 bln credit line to Mongolia

Rediff.com17 May 2015

India announces $1 bln credit line to Mongolia.

On Day 30, restrictions eased in most parts of J-K

On Day 30, restrictions eased in most parts of J-K

Rediff.com3 Sep 2019

There were no curbs during the day in over 90 per cent of the Valley with the situation being eased in 92 police station areas in view of the improving situation.

Curbs eased; normal life remained affected in Kashmir

Curbs eased; normal life remained affected in Kashmir

Rediff.com1 Sep 2019

The officials said that the situation remained peaceful across the valley on Saturday and no untoward incident was reported from anywhere.

Allahabad: Thackeray's ashes immersed in Sangam

Allahabad: Thackeray's ashes immersed in Sangam

Rediff.com22 Nov 2012

The ashes of Shiv Sena supremo Bal Thackeray were on Thursday immersed in the holy Sangam in Allahabad. Thackeray's ashes were brought to the city by Shiv Sena leaders from Maharashtra, who were joined by the party's local unit members.

Why Telcos Want Airlines To Replace Altimeters

Why Telcos Want Airlines To Replace Altimeters

Rediff.com2 May 2023

'If the airlines are not given a clear deadline to change the altimeters by the DGCA, why should they do it voluntarily?' 'It means that the aircraft will be grounded for a while and lose money.'

Avoid Mistakes In Health Insurance Claim

Avoid Mistakes In Health Insurance Claim

Rediff.com12 Dec 2023

Policy owners need to avoid errors on their part to prevent claims from being denied.

'Electoral Bonds Biggest Scam In India'

'Electoral Bonds Biggest Scam In India'

Rediff.com10 Apr 2024

'There is no scope for any doubt. This was a scheme designed to enrich the ruling party.'

Dr Singh will help push N-deal over the line: US

Dr Singh will help push N-deal over the line: US

Rediff.com20 Sep 2008

The United States on Friday said that one of the reasons for Prime Minister Manmohan Singh's visit to Washington next week is to help push the bilateral civil nuclear agreement 'over the line' so that the agreement can be wrapped up."And one of the reasons Prime Minister Singh will come to the White House is to help push that over... the line, so that we can get it done," White House Press Secretary Dana Perino said.

CISF adds 100 personnel to man new security counters in Mumbai, Delhi airports

CISF adds 100 personnel to man new security counters in Mumbai, Delhi airports

Rediff.com14 Dec 2022

The Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) has prepared a pool of more than 100 personnel to man additional security counters expected to be handed over to it for easing the ongoing congestion at large airports of Delhi and Mumbai, official sources said Wednesday.

Manipur cuts security for ministers, MLAs; to beef up farmers

Manipur cuts security for ministers, MLAs; to beef up farmers

Rediff.com5 Jul 2023

The development came two days after Manipur Chief Minister N Biren Singh said that a decision has been taken to provide security to the farmers who will start the cropping season.

Stalin brings civility back into TN politics, but there's a hurdle

Stalin brings civility back into TN politics, but there's a hurdle

Rediff.com21 Oct 2016

More than the traditional Dravidian political rivalry that's now on display, it's boiling down to father-son one-upmanship within the DMK, says N Sathiya Moorthy.

Telcos to stop high-frequency band 5G services in and around airports

Telcos to stop high-frequency band 5G services in and around airports

Rediff.com30 Nov 2022

Telecom operators will need to shut down 5G services in high-frequency bands in and around airports following restrictions imposed by the Department of Telecom at the request of the civil aviation ministry, according to sources. Based on buffer and safety zone details provided by the aviation ministry, the DoT has asked telecom operators to not install 5G base stations in the 3.3-3.6 Ghz band in the area of 2.1 kilometres from both ends of the runway and 910 meters from the centre line of the runway of Indian airports with immediate effect. "Telecom operators will need to shut down 5G service in the 3.3-3.6 Ghz band only in and around airports based on the order.

Chidambaram defends police action against Hazare

Chidambaram defends police action against Hazare

Rediff.com16 Aug 2011

Strongly defending Anna Hazare's detention, the government on Tuesday said the Gandhian activist was taken into custody after the Delhi police came to the conclusion that he and his supporters would commit a "cognisable offence" by defying prohibitory orders. Home Minister P Chidambaram said that after being taken into custody, the 73-year-old was taken to the Police Officers Mess in Civil Lines and he will be produced before a magistrate.

Row over no guard of honour for Agniveer in Punjab

Row over no guard of honour for Agniveer in Punjab

Rediff.com15 Oct 2023

However, the Army, in a statement, said since Singh's cause of death was a self-inflicted gunshot injury, no guard of honour or military funeral was provided, in accordance with the existing policy.

Netaji Bose's INA aide Capt Lakshmi Sahgal is dead

Netaji Bose's INA aide Capt Lakshmi Sahgal is dead

Rediff.com23 Jul 2012

Capt Lakshmi Sahgal was very active during the Independence movement and had commanded the 'Rani of Jhansi Regiment' of the INA formed by Bose

Attack on PM's ex-media adviser: man arrested in Thane

Attack on PM's ex-media adviser: man arrested in Thane

Rediff.com18 Jul 2012

A Delhi police team, with assistance from local cops, on Wednesday arrested a youth in connection with attack on journalist Harish Khare, former media adviser to Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, last week

One critical after BMW hits four in Noida, driver flees

One critical after BMW hits four in Noida, driver flees

Rediff.com16 Apr 2016

At least four people were injured after being run over by a speeding BMW car in Noida region of Uttar Pradesh on Saturday. The condition of one of them is said to be critical.

'Identity politics responsible for Manipur situation'

'Identity politics responsible for Manipur situation'

Rediff.com20 Jun 2023

'The State uses identity politics as part of divide and rule; the militant groups too use identity politics and civil society groups are also divided along ethnic groups.'

Hizbul terrorist, bodyguard killed in J-K infiltration bid

Hizbul terrorist, bodyguard killed in J-K infiltration bid

Rediff.com7 Aug 2023

A self-styled divisional commander of the Hizbul Mujahideen was killed along with his bodyguard as security forces foiled an infiltration attempt and a conspiracy by the proscribed outfit to revive its activities in Jammu and Kashmir's Poonch district early on Monday, officials said.

UP: SP MLA's son opens fire while drunk, kills 1

UP: SP MLA's son opens fire while drunk, kills 1

Rediff.com28 Oct 2010

A Samajwadi Party legislator's son and his aides allegedly fired indiscriminately at an automobile showroom in Bareilly after a dispute with the staff, leaving one person dead and two others injured. Atul Gangawar, son of SP Member of Legislative Assembly from Nawabganj Bhagwan Sharan Gangawar, and his aides allegedly fired indiscriminately at the showroom in Civil Lines late on Wednesday night when the showroom staff refused to repair a motorcycle, police said.

Jaipur marvel: India's fastest built metro begins journey

Jaipur marvel: India's fastest built metro begins journey

Rediff.com4 Jun 2015

Large number of locals were seen queuing up at the ticket counters.

Will Modi's TN Outreach Help The BJP?

Will Modi's TN Outreach Help The BJP?

Rediff.com4 Mar 2024

If the idea was to garner AIADMK votes with or without the three faction leaders after the party broke ties with the NDA, it may not work after all, observes N Sathiya Moorthy.

Pak: Car bomb attack near ISI office kills 20

Pak: Car bomb attack near ISI office kills 20

Rediff.com8 Mar 2011

A powerful car bomb went off close to an office of the Inter Services Intelligence in the central Pakistani city of Faisalabad on Tuesday, killing at least 13 people and injuring nearly 50 others.The blast destroyed a CNG station, at least three buildings and dozens of cars near the intelligence agency's heavily-guarded office in Civil Lines area of Faisalabad.Thirteen bodies were found at the site of the blast, Faisalabad Commissioner Tahir Hussain told the media.

Delhi airport to get 1400 more security personnel to ease crowding

Delhi airport to get 1400 more security personnel to ease crowding

Rediff.com15 Dec 2022

An additional 1,400 CISF personnel have been sanctioned to secure the expanding terminal areas of the Delhi airport and also to meet the challenge of its growing passenger traffic, officials said on Thursday.

The Politics Of The Bharat Ratna

The Politics Of The Bharat Ratna

Rediff.com6 Feb 2024

Most politicians and even non-politicians have been honoured because of what they were purported to be electorally worth for the ruling party of their time, argues N Sathiya Moorthy.

Cong prez polls: Raj Cong leaders divided over Gehlot, Sachin Pilot as CM

Cong prez polls: Raj Cong leaders divided over Gehlot, Sachin Pilot as CM

Rediff.com25 Sep 2022

Some of them have also endorsed Sachin Pilot as chief minister. However, they added that whatever decision the party high command takes in this regard, they will accept it.

Delhi Metro Rail Corp takes charge of Airport Express line

Delhi Metro Rail Corp takes charge of Airport Express line

Rediff.com2 Jul 2013

On day one of its stand-alone operation of the airport line, Delhi Metro Rail Corp on Monday assured commuters of an uninterrupted service by taking journalists on a ride.

'Imran Khan will win elections hands down'

'Imran Khan will win elections hands down'

Rediff.com17 May 2023

'Therefore, these people want Imran Khan out of the elections whenever it is held.' 'For this, he will have to be disqualified from contesting on the basis of cases against him, declaring that he is not sadiq (honest) and ameen (righteous).'

Pak: 4 killed, 50 hurt in Faisalabad blast

Pak: 4 killed, 50 hurt in Faisalabad blast

Rediff.com8 Mar 2011

The blast destroyed dozens of cars, a CNG station and at least three buildings near the intelligence agency's office in the Civil Lines area of Faisalabad.

Why Were Flights On G20 Days Cancelled Last Minute?

Why Were Flights On G20 Days Cancelled Last Minute?

Rediff.com5 Sep 2023

'This kind of a last minute order creates immense problems for airlines.'

Police register report against Sharif for creating hatred against Pak army

Police register report against Sharif for creating hatred against Pak army

Rediff.com5 May 2017

The complainant claimed that he had received a video clip on his WhatsApp which showed a man making an 'anti-army' speech.

Air India modifies alcohol policy after urination episodes

Air India modifies alcohol policy after urination episodes

Rediff.com25 Jan 2023

According to the revised policy, guests should not be permitted to drink alcohol unless served by the cabin crew and that the cabin crew be attentive to identifying guests that might be consuming their own alcohol.

Stone pelting: NC takes out rally in Srinagar

Stone pelting: NC takes out rally in Srinagar

Rediff.com2 May 2010

The ruling National Conference (NC) on Sunday morning took out a rally in Srinagar against the increasing incidents of stone-pelting and violence in Kashmir.

How the Japanese nuke deal is on the lines of the US pact

How the Japanese nuke deal is on the lines of the US pact

Rediff.com11 Nov 2016

The landmark civil nuclear deal sealed on Friday with Japan is strikingly similar to the agreements India has with the US and some other countries but contains some added features on safety and security, reflecting Japan's concerns on the issue.

45 killed in Lahore blast

45 killed in Lahore blast

Rediff.com27 May 2009

45 killed in Lahore blast.

Mask not compulsory for air travel any more, says govt

Mask not compulsory for air travel any more, says govt

Rediff.com16 Nov 2022

The civil aviation ministry on Wednesday said the use of masks is not compulsory during air travel but passengers should preferably use them amid the declining number of coronavirus cases.

What Oncologists Should Tell You, But Seldom Do

What Oncologists Should Tell You, But Seldom Do

Rediff.com13 Nov 2023

Dear patients and caregivers, be forewarned. The disease is deadly in the truest sense. Only the mildest forms seem to be curable, and those too, if detected earlier, observes Shreekant Sambrani.