News for 'Haridwar'

5 killed as New Farakka Express derails near Rae Bareli

5 killed as New Farakka Express derails near Rae Bareli

Rediff.com11 Oct 2018

10 women and six minors are among the injured, the officials said.

I'm a saint, don't send me back empty-handed: BJP MP to voters

I'm a saint, don't send me back empty-handed: BJP MP to voters

Rediff.com10 Dec 2014

Bharatiya Janata Party Member of Parliament Swami Sakshi Maharaj on Tuesday invoked spirituality to seek peoples' support for the BJP in the upcoming Delhi assembly elections, saying he has come as a saint and should not be sent back "empty handed".

Patanjali to invest Rs 1,150 cr in FY17, eyes doubling revenue

Patanjali to invest Rs 1,150 cr in FY17, eyes doubling revenue

Rediff.com26 Apr 2016

Patanjali Ayurved is also looking at entering the highly competitive dairy segment this year.

He's 100, India's first voter and he's excited to cast his vote again

He's 100, India's first voter and he's excited to cast his vote again

Rediff.com6 Nov 2017

A red carpet will be rolled out to facilitate Shyam Saran Negi to cast his vote in the Himachal assembly elections without any hassle.

Rs 8,600 cr worth highway projects stalled

Rs 8,600 cr worth highway projects stalled

Rediff.com30 Nov 2016

Most of these road contracts are spread across Andhra Pradesh, Haryana, Karnataka, Odisha, Rajasthan, Tamil Nadu, Uttarakhand and West Bengal, with the government struggling to restart them.

Dabur's American dream set to get wings

Dabur's American dream set to get wings

Rediff.com27 Sep 2017

Initially, hair care products such as Vatika hair oil and shampoos, Meswak toothpaste, Chyawanprash and honey would be made available.

No outbreak of any disease in Uttarakhand: Govt

No outbreak of any disease in Uttarakhand: Govt

Rediff.com27 Jun 2013

The government on Thursday said no outbreak of any water, food or air-borne disease has been reported from the flood-affected areas of Uttarakhand.

Oil cos to ensure fuel supply in flood-hit Uttarakhand

Oil cos to ensure fuel supply in flood-hit Uttarakhand

Rediff.com25 Jun 2013

Indian Oil Corp, the nation's largest fuel retailer, positioned adequate stocks of all petroleum products -- petrol, diesel, kerosene and LPG in the state.

Uma Bharti won't contest LS polls, will work for Ram Temple

Uma Bharti won't contest LS polls, will work for Ram Temple

Rediff.com4 Dec 2018

Bharti said she would 'embark on a pilgrimage to devote time for Ganga river and Lord Ram by leaving power'.

Infosys' tryst with Kumbh Mela

Infosys' tryst with Kumbh Mela

Rediff.com15 Jan 2015

Sikka promises to develop tech for event

Battle for 5 states: Big winners and losers

Battle for 5 states: Big winners and losers

Rediff.com11 Mar 2017

With the counting for the high-stakes assembly elections is on in five states - Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Punjab, Manipur and Goa, here's a look at some of the big names and where they stand.

UP blames Islamic outfits for violence; toll rises

UP blames Islamic outfits for violence; toll rises

Rediff.com22 Dec 2019

Congress general secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra visited Bijnor district where she met families of two persons killed in the violence. Internet services have been suspended in several areas till Monday, while prohibitory orders remained in force across the state.

Ramdev's messaging app 'Kimbho' goes off Play Store hours after launch

Ramdev's messaging app 'Kimbho' goes off Play Store hours after launch

Rediff.com1 Jun 2018

While experts claimed that Patanjali's Swadeshi messaging app was removed form Google Play over security concerns, Kimbho declared that it was removed because of heavy traffic.

As retail demand sinks, 2-wheeler plants opt for 10-day shutdown

As retail demand sinks, 2-wheeler plants opt for 10-day shutdown

Rediff.com27 Dec 2016

The two-wheeler industry marked its first fall in 11 months in November with sales of 1.24 million reporting a fall of nearly six per cent compared to the same month last year

Ramdev to launch special 'swadeshi jeans' for women

Ramdev to launch special 'swadeshi jeans' for women

Rediff.com13 Sep 2016

Swadeshi jeans will be entirely made of cotton with no addition of any kind of synthetic material

Nestl comes up with 'miss-you Maggi' ads

Nestl comes up with 'miss-you Maggi' ads

Rediff.com26 Aug 2015

The under-one-minute films are titled 'Menu Cards, Mom and Neighbours'.

Tech savvy Kumbh fails to attract large crowds

Tech savvy Kumbh fails to attract large crowds

Rediff.com8 May 2016

Dips in the Kshipra river during Simhastha are said to wash away all sins!

From a quiet, benign presence to the midst of a media melee

From a quiet, benign presence to the midst of a media melee

Rediff.com5 Nov 2018

Pragya Singh Thakur remained at the back of the courtroom during Tuesday's framing of the charges, her face serene, quite different from the fiery person one read about or saw on television. But once the day's proceedings were over and she was wheeled out, the sadhvi decided she actually was very keen to meet the media and headed right out into the melee, says Vaihayasi Pande Daniel/Rediff.com.

Kumbh Mela begins in Nashik, thousands take holy dip

Kumbh Mela begins in Nashik, thousands take holy dip

Rediff.com14 Jul 2015

Simhastha Kumbh Mela, the largest congregation of faith in the world, began on Tuesday with the traditional ceremony of hoisting of flags and thousands of people taking a holy dip in Kushawart and Ramkund in Godavari river in the two towns.

How Tata Motors turned around its passenger vehicle biz

How Tata Motors turned around its passenger vehicle biz

Rediff.com20 Aug 2018

The new obsession on cost control is powered by the company's 'GEAR' (Generate idea, evaluate, action and realise the idea) programme.

Ramdev grilled by CBI in missing guru case

Ramdev grilled by CBI in missing guru case

Rediff.com14 Oct 2013

The Central Bureau of Investigation has recorded statement of Ramdev in connection with its probe in the alleged kidnapping of his 'guru' Swami Shankar Dev who mysteriously went missing six years ago while taking a morning walk in Haridwar.

Tur dal at Rs 205/kg, 35,000 tonnes of pulses seized

Tur dal at Rs 205/kg, 35,000 tonnes of pulses seized

Rediff.com21 Oct 2015

A maximum quantity of 23,340 tonnes was seized in Maharashtra.

Parineeti, Aditi, Radhika: BORING to BOMBSHELL!

Parineeti, Aditi, Radhika: BORING to BOMBSHELL!

Rediff.com13 Jun 2016

We take a look at some of the latest to join the makeover bandwagon and their incredible shift from boring to bombshell.

Patanjali moves high court against ad regulatory body

Patanjali moves high court against ad regulatory body

Rediff.com16 Sep 2016

While members are bound to listen to ASCI, the self-regulator has frequently faced resistance from non-members, who've challenged its authority to redress grievances of complainants

Hardly anything done to clean Ganga, situation extraordinarily bad: NGT

Hardly anything done to clean Ganga, situation extraordinarily bad: NGT

Rediff.com19 Jul 2018

The green panel ordered a survey to seek views of the common people about what they feel on ground about the pollution in the Ganga.

Pilgrims recall near-death experience in Nepal

Pilgrims recall near-death experience in Nepal

Rediff.com30 Apr 2015

After returning from Nepal, a group of 12 pilgrims on Thursday narrated their "near-death" experience as they recalled the April 25 earthquake due to which colossal structures fell like "pack of cards".

Finally, health ministry acts on Uttarakhand

Finally, health ministry acts on Uttarakhand

Rediff.com26 Jun 2013

Fearing outbreak of epidemics, the ministry is sending a high level team to review the public health measures in the area

High-level team to review public health measures in U'khand

High-level team to review public health measures in U'khand

Rediff.com25 Jun 2013

Amid fears of disease outbreak after widespread devastation in flood-affected Uttarakhand, the Union Health Ministry has deputed a high-level team which will review the public health measures in the state on Wednesday.

AAP suspends two MPs in Punjab for anti-party activities

AAP suspends two MPs in Punjab for anti-party activities

Rediff.com29 Aug 2015

The PAC expressed its concern over anti-party activities indulged in by Gandhi and Khalsa. Both have been involved in the activities of certain outfits, opposed to aims and objectives of the AAP.

End of the road for 3 highway projects

End of the road for 3 highway projects

Rediff.com25 Apr 2016

NHAI to pull plug on Rs 3,000-crore ventures for poor show

Tech Savvy IS chief recruiter in India named global terrorist by US

Tech Savvy IS chief recruiter in India named global terrorist by US

Rediff.com16 Jun 2017

This is for the first time that the US has slammed sanctions against an ISIS leader in India.

PHOTOS: Rains batter North India, flood-like situation in Rajasthan

PHOTOS: Rains batter North India, flood-like situation in Rajasthan

Rediff.com19 Jul 2016

Incessant rains over the past two days in eastern Rajasthan have led to a flood-like situation in the region and severed road connectivity to many areas.

It's a white Christmas for Himachal and Uttarakhand

It's a white Christmas for Himachal and Uttarakhand

Rediff.com25 Dec 2016

This is the first time after 25 years, that Himachal received snowfall on Christmas day, officials said.

State govts start selling tur dal at Rs 120-145/kg

State govts start selling tur dal at Rs 120-145/kg

Rediff.com26 Oct 2015

The Centre had asked the state governments to meet the millers.

First Look: Salman Khan in Selfie le le re

First Look: Salman Khan in Selfie le le re

Rediff.com2 Jun 2015

A look at the top tweets from your favourite Bollywood celebrities.

Sebi to outsource Rs 40,000 crore Sahara job

Sebi to outsource Rs 40,000 crore Sahara job

Rediff.com15 Apr 2016

Market regulator in talks with SBI Caps, UTI Infra for scrutiny and auction of properties.

Congress ruined Uttarakhand, opposed creation of state: Modi

Congress ruined Uttarakhand, opposed creation of state: Modi

Rediff.com12 Feb 2017

"Why did Congress oppose creation of Uttarakhand as a state? Those who cannot think well of the people here, how can they govern?" Prime Minister Modi said while addressing an election rally.

Tour operators suffer as tourists cancel trips to north India

Tour operators suffer as tourists cancel trips to north India

Rediff.com25 Jun 2013

Tour operators in Odisha are set to suffer losses as tourists and pilgrims have started cancelling their bookings to various destinations in north India following the devastating floods in Uttarakhand.

Woman files 1st rape complaint in Murthal incident

Woman files 1st rape complaint in Murthal incident

Rediff.com28 Feb 2016

Days after allegations of rape by Jat quota agitators near Haryana's Murthal, a woman came forward and registered a case of gangrape against seven people.

Review: Dum Laga Ke Haisha will win your heart

Review: Dum Laga Ke Haisha will win your heart

Rediff.com27 Feb 2015

Dum Laga Ke Haisha is a series of riveting moments that make you moist in the eye and chuckle with joy, says Sukanya Verma.