News for 'Civil Lines'

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.

'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.'

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.

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.

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.

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.

'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.'

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.

Shanti Bhushan fined Rs 1.62 cr for stamp duty evasion

Shanti Bhushan fined Rs 1.62 cr for stamp duty evasion

Rediff.com6 Jan 2012

Team Anna member Shanti Bhushan was on Friday found to have evaded stamp duty to the tune of Rs 1.35 crore in the purchase of a prime property in Allahabad and slapped with a fine of over Rs 27 lakh on the outstanding amount.

Rajasthan rape victim agitates for justice

Rajasthan rape victim agitates for justice

Rediff.com29 Dec 2009

A woman from Rajasthan's Dausa district, who was allegedly abducted and raped by an Indian Police Service officer, sat on a dharna in Jaipur along with her family members and Independent MP Kirori Lal Meena, on Tuesday, after she was not allowed to meet Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot at his residence.

'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).'

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.

Mercedes hit-and-run: Father of teen driving car arrested

Mercedes hit-and-run: Father of teen driving car arrested

Rediff.com9 Apr 2016

The businessman has been charged of abetment leading to culpable homicide not amounting to murder.

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.

J&K: Women's outfit protests against V-Day

J&K: Women's outfit protests against V-Day

Rediff.com14 Feb 2008

Women's separatist outfit Dukhtarane Milat staged a protest in Srinagar on Thursday against Valentine Day celebrations in Kashmir.

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.

Mulayam's relative abducted

Mulayam's relative abducted

Rediff.com1 Feb 2004

The two-and-a-half-year-old boy had gone out with a servant in the evening and did not return home, police said.

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.'

MP's serial killer a school dropout, harboured anger since his childhood

MP's serial killer a school dropout, harboured anger since his childhood

Rediff.com3 Sep 2022

The first three killings came in a space of 72 hours earlier in the week, while the fourth victim, from Bhopal, fell prey a few hours before Dhurve was arrested.

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.

SA to arrive in India on Jan 31

SA to arrive in India on Jan 31

Rediff.com27 Jan 2010

The Vidarbha Cricket Association (VCA) will be hosting the first Test between India and South Africa in Nagpur February 6 and South Africa are due to arrive in India on January 31, VCA said on Wednesday.

India's 1st cow minister among 13 of 19 Raj ministers who lost

India's 1st cow minister among 13 of 19 Raj ministers who lost

Rediff.com11 Dec 2018

However, Chief Minister Vasundhara Raje and her five cabinet colleagues have won their respective constituencies.

Kashmir: Normal life remains disrupted for 69th day, toll climbs to 79

Kashmir: Normal life remains disrupted for 69th day, toll climbs to 79

Rediff.com15 Sep 2016

Separatist-sponsored strike and restrictions imposed by authorities ensured disruption in normal life in Kashmir valley for the 69th day on Thursday even as one more youth injured in clashes last week succumbed, raising the toll during the ongoing unrest to 79.

Normal life hit in Kashmir Valley

Normal life hit in Kashmir Valley

Rediff.com6 Jul 2007

In a related development, protests continued for the second day in north Kashmir's Kangan town, where protesters shutdown markets and blocked the highway leading to the Baltal base camp of the ongoing Amarnath Yatra.

Situation in Kashmir gradually improves as shutdown enters 89th day

Situation in Kashmir gradually improves as shutdown enters 89th day

Rediff.com5 Oct 2016

Normal movement of people and vehicular traffic was observed in parts of Srinagar on Tuesday, the officials said.

No early debt recovery for lenders on Airport Metro line

No early debt recovery for lenders on Airport Metro line

Rediff.com21 Nov 2013

A consortium of 10 banks, led by Axis Bank, funded the Delhi Airport Express line.

Nagpur's new stadium ready to debut

Nagpur's new stadium ready to debut

Rediff.com4 Nov 2008

Nagpur will have a new cricket home when the Vidarbha Cricket Association unveils its brand new stadium for the fourth India-Australia Test, beginning on Thursday. VCA's old stadium at Civil Lines, in the heart of the city, will give way to a posh new stadium at Jamtha, situated 16 kms from the city on the Nagpur-Hyderabad highway, to host international matches.

'Railways is known for covering up accidents'

'Railways is known for covering up accidents'

Rediff.com5 Jun 2023

'Imagine what will happen when a train running at 128 kmph moves onto a track that is meant to have only a speed less than 30 kmph!' 'Naturally, it will derail, and the coaches will go for a tailspin.'

Yechury in Srinagar, meets Tarigami for 3 hours

Yechury in Srinagar, meets Tarigami for 3 hours

Rediff.com29 Aug 2019

The apex court made it clear that Yechury was allowed to visit Jammu and Kashmir only to meet his party colleague.

Allahabad: 7 killed, 27 hurt in building crash

Allahabad: 7 killed, 27 hurt in building crash

Rediff.com10 Jan 2007

Seven persons were killed and 27 injured when an under-construction building came crashing down in the posh Civil Lines locality in Allahabad early on Wednesday morning.

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.

'If I don't get it for 12th Fail, there will be another film...'

'If I don't get it for 12th Fail, there will be another film...'

Rediff.com27 Nov 2023

'There can be no bigger compliment than people walking away, carrying the film in their hearts, and thanking you for it.'

Infiltration bid foiled in JK; 3 terrorists nabbed with 10-kg IED, weapons

Infiltration bid foiled in JK; 3 terrorists nabbed with 10-kg IED, weapons

Rediff.com31 May 2023

After tracking the movement at about 1.30 am, the spokesperson said an Army ambush, on challenging them, was fired upon and in the retaliatory firefight some terrorists have been hit.

J&K: Strike over Rushdie knighthood

J&K: Strike over Rushdie knighthood

Rediff.com22 Jun 2007

A partial strike to protest the British knighthood to Indian born writer Salman Rushdie affected normal life in Srinagar on Friday.

Rules for telecom infra roll out in defence area eased

Rules for telecom infra roll out in defence area eased

Rediff.com20 Jan 2023

The defence ministry has eased rules for rolling out mobile towers, optical fibre and other telecom infrastructure gears in its area in line with the "Right of Way (RoW)" Rules notified by the Telecom Ministry in 2016. A copy of the new rules uploaded on Gati Shakti Portal on Thursday replaces "shared communication tower and other telecom infrastructure to extend communication network in military station/cantonments" issued in February 2018. As per the new rule, "... any application received for installation of under/overground telecom infrastructure of defence land shall henceforth be processed in accordance with the Indian Telegraph Right of Way Rules 2016 (as amended from time to time) formulated by the Department of Telecommunications" with some additional conditions.

Man arrested with live bullet at Kejriwal's residence

Man arrested with live bullet at Kejriwal's residence

Rediff.com27 Nov 2018

He was among the 13 people, including Muslim clerics, who had gone to Kejriwal's Janata Darbar with a request to increase the salary provided by the Waqf Board.

Govt allocates Rs 928 cr to CBI, down by Rs 40 cr from FY 2024

Govt allocates Rs 928 cr to CBI, down by Rs 40 cr from FY 2024

Rediff.com1 Feb 2024

The agency had received Rs 946.51 crore to manage its affairs in the Budget Estimates for 2023-24, which was later increased to Rs 968.86 crore in the Revised Estimates.

Allahabad building crash: 1 held

Allahabad building crash: 1 held

Rediff.com12 Jan 2007

One person has been arrested in connection with the collapse of an under-construction building in Allahabad in which eight persons were killed.