News for 'Haridwar'

Mahindra touches new milestone, produces 50 lakh vehicles

Mahindra touches new milestone, produces 50 lakh vehicles

Rediff.com6 Jan 2015

Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd has touched 50 lakh vehicle production milestone, rolling out its 5 millionth vehicle from Kandivali plant in Mumbai.

BJP's Uttarakhand pick to be one who can 'fulfil PM's promises'

BJP's Uttarakhand pick to be one who can 'fulfil PM's promises'

Rediff.com13 Mar 2017

In the given scenario, Doiwala MLA Trivendra Singh Rawat and Pithoragarh MLA Prakash Pant emerge as the two most favourites.

Massive fire at Delhi hotel kills 17; GM, manager arrested

Massive fire at Delhi hotel kills 17; GM, manager arrested

Rediff.com12 Feb 2019

The blaze started on the second floor of the Arpit Palace Hotel in the heart of the national capital around 3.30 am, trapping many guests who were in deep sleep.

Baba Ramdev's 20mn yoga centre in US

Baba Ramdev's 20mn yoga centre in US

Rediff.com31 Jul 2008

The $20 million yoga and Ayurveda research centre, the first outside India, has been modeled after Baba Ramdev's Patanjali Yog Peeth in Haridwar.

Sonnalli Seygall's 5 health tips

Sonnalli Seygall's 5 health tips

Rediff.com4 May 2020

'I have hot water with haldi. It's great for immunity.'

Ram Sethu: VHP to hold 2-day meet on June 15-16

Ram Sethu: VHP to hold 2-day meet on June 15-16

Rediff.com22 May 2008

VHP international president Ashok Singhal told reporters in Chennai on Thursday that the meeting, to be held on June 15 and 16 at Haridwar, would also decide on a 'massive agitation' involving 50,000 people, in support of the Ram Sethu movement.

Letter threat to Puri Shankaracharya Math

Letter threat to Puri Shankaracharya Math

Rediff.com28 Nov 2007

A letter under the name of Al Qaeda reached the office of Swami Nischalananda Saraswati, shankaracharya of Puri's Gobardhan Peeth Math, threatening to destroy the math.

Ayodhya mahant receives Al Qaeda threat

Ayodhya mahant receives Al Qaeda threat

Rediff.com22 Nov 2007

'Accept Islam along with your disciples or face death,' the Al Qaeda letter, which orginated from Uttarakhand, reportedly said.

UP: Three killed, 30 injured in communal clash

UP: Three killed, 30 injured in communal clash

Rediff.com25 Jul 2008

Three persons were killed and 30 injured as members of two communities traded gunfire and indulged in arson in Loni, about 24 km from Ghaziabad on Thursday night over construction of a house in a locality dominated by the minority community.

Has Modi run out of gas?

Has Modi run out of gas?

Rediff.com2 May 2021

Other strong men have stopped Modi and his hordes in states before, but none of them with a footprint or battle cry to shake up New Delhi, observes Saisuresh Sivaswamy.

12 killed, 25 missing in torrential rains in Uttarakhand

12 killed, 25 missing in torrential rains in Uttarakhand

Rediff.com1 Jul 2016

Uttarakhand Chief Minister Harish Rawat, who is in Delhi, expressed grief at the loss of lives and announced a compensation of Rs two lakh each to the families of the victims.

Gangajal by post to be a reality soon

Gangajal by post to be a reality soon

Rediff.com30 May 2016

Receiving Ganga water by post could be a reality soon as the government endeavours to tap the e-commerce platform to bring the holy water at the doorsteps.

UP initiates schemes to draw tourists back

UP initiates schemes to draw tourists back

Rediff.com14 Jun 2007

The number of tourists visiting Uttar Pradesh last year was 106.8 million, of which 1.3 million were foreigners.

52 Pak devotees visit Vaishno Devi shrine

52 Pak devotees visit Vaishno Devi shrine

Rediff.com8 Apr 2008

A group of 52 Pakistani Hindu pilgrims on Monday thronged the holy cave shrine of Mata Vaishno Devi in Jammu and Kashmir.

Tata, Bajaj want more land for expansion

Tata, Bajaj want more land for expansion

Rediff.com22 Aug 2007

Several companies, including Tata Motors and Bajaj Auto, which are setting up units in Uttarakhand, want to buy more land amid reports that plots comprising an area of 300 acres are still lying vacant in the key industrial estates of Haridwar.

Mangled coaches pose tough challenge for track clearance

Mangled coaches pose tough challenge for track clearance

Rediff.com20 Aug 2017

Two heavy duty 140-tonne cranes were pressed into service at the crack of the dawn to clear derailed coaches, from which the survivors were rescued and bodies pulled out till late Saturday night.

Islamic State in India: The Jihadist Reboot

Islamic State in India: The Jihadist Reboot

Rediff.com25 Aug 2020

'The undiminished threat, therefore, has the potency of sustaining itself in multiple ways in the near and medium term.' 'The state agencies need to utilize innovative methods in countering radicalization and violent extremism to address this growing threat'.

Yogish starrer Ambara set to release this Friday

Yogish starrer Ambara set to release this Friday

Rediff.com14 Nov 2013

The film also stars Bhamaa as the female lead.

Mouth-watering Italian fare in Rishikesh!

Mouth-watering Italian fare in Rishikesh!

Rediff.com3 Jul 2006

Nirav Kapasi recommends Devraj Coffee Corner for mouth watering Italian fare in Rishikesh.

Moderate intensity quake hits Uttarakhand

Moderate intensity quake hits Uttarakhand

Rediff.com23 Jul 2007

The magnitude of the quake was recorded 4.9 on the Richter scale and its epicenter was Gaumukh, north of Uttarkashi, Met Officials said in Dehra Dun.

Will Sahara manage to arrange the remaining Rs 9,000 cr?

Will Sahara manage to arrange the remaining Rs 9,000 cr?

Rediff.com5 Jul 2017

Senior advocates Kapil Sibal and Mukul Rohatgi, appearing for Sahara, has sought time till August 15 for realisation of the cheque and giving a road map for depositing the remaining amount.

TCS wins business excellence award

TCS wins business excellence award

Rediff.com17 Nov 2006

The Tata Consultancy Services on Thursday won the CII-Exim Bank award for business excellence. The award is given every year for achievement of business excellence as a measure of organisational competitiveness.

Won't accept government assurance, protest to continue, say farmers

Won't accept government assurance, protest to continue, say farmers

Rediff.com2 Oct 2018

They are marching towards Delhi as part of the Bharatiya Kisan Union's protest call over demands ranging from farm loan waiver to cut in fuel prices

New plants to kick off price war in 2-wheelers

New plants to kick off price war in 2-wheelers

Rediff.com12 Mar 2007

The price war in the motorcycle market is all set to worsen with large production capacities at tax-free locations in the north ready to go on stream.

'Being PM's constituency, Varanasi is getting some privilege'

'Being PM's constituency, Varanasi is getting some privilege'

Rediff.com6 May 2021

'The situation has improved because oxygen tankers are now coming.' 'Before this it was chaotic.'

For every Rs 251 handset, Ringing Bells bears a loss of Rs 920!

For every Rs 251 handset, Ringing Bells bears a loss of Rs 920!

Rediff.com8 Jul 2016

Promoter says he sold a third of his firm to deliver Rs 251 handset.

Husain to return to India after threats abate

Husain to return to India after threats abate

Rediff.com8 May 2007

'We have kept him back here as we fear for his life. Only if the atmosphere is conducive, we shall go back to India,' the source asserted.

Uttarakhand to hold assembly session in a tent

Uttarakhand to hold assembly session in a tent

Rediff.com29 May 2014

For the first time Uttarakhand's Vidhan Sabha session will be held outside Dehradun in a tent at Gairsain in Chamoli district of the hill state.

Baba Ramdev to address UN meet

Baba Ramdev to address UN meet

Rediff.com12 Oct 2006

After travelling to many European nations, Yoga exponent Baba Ramdev is now set to fly to the United Nations to deliver a lecture on poverty alleviation.

M&M plans 1500 cr unit in Uttaranchal soon

M&M plans 1500 cr unit in Uttaranchal soon

Rediff.com4 Oct 2006

Through its new facility, the company would employ nearly 2,000 persons, a company release said.

Swami Aseemanand acquitted, 3 convicted in 2007 Ajmer blast case

Swami Aseemanand acquitted, 3 convicted in 2007 Ajmer blast case

Rediff.com8 Mar 2017

Judge Dinesh Gupta let off the right-wing activist and six others, giving them "benefit of doubt".

Can Chappan Bhog fight the West?

Can Chappan Bhog fight the West?

Rediff.com2 Sep 2005

The marketing jugernaut has ignored traditional Indian cuisine.

Railways to run more tourist trains

Railways to run more tourist trains

Rediff.com27 Jun 2005

The Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation is planning to operate five more 'Bharat Darshan Village on Wheels' special tourist trains, Union Minister of state for Railway R Velu said on Monday.

Lalu to flag off 'Village On Wheels' on Nov 29

Lalu to flag off 'Village On Wheels' on Nov 29

Rediff.com24 Nov 2004

The train, part of the Railway's efforts to promote domestic tourism, will help the common man travel across the country.

VHP leaders to attend RSS meet

VHP leaders to attend RSS meet

Rediff.com6 Nov 2004

After boycotting Bharatiya Janata Party president Lal Kishenchand Advani on the first day of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh national executive in Haridwar, top Vishwa Hindu Parishad leaders are expected to attend the meeting on Saturday.

BJP, VHP tiff spills into RSS meet

BJP, VHP tiff spills into RSS meet

Rediff.com5 Nov 2004

No rapes happened at Murthal, says Haryana police in status report

No rapes happened at Murthal, says Haryana police in status report

Rediff.com29 Feb 2016

The status report, filed before a division bench of justices S K Mittal and H S Sidhu, "denied the charges of molestation and gangrape during the intervening night of February 22/23 at Murthal in Sonipat district."