News for 'Krishna district'

Rains disrupt normal life in AP, many trains halted

Rains disrupt normal life in AP, many trains halted

Rediff.com22 Sep 2016

The affected trains include Falaknuma, Palnadu, Amaravati Express and Macherla-Bhimavaram Passenger.

Pakistan mutilates bodies of 2 Indian soldiers

Pakistan mutilates bodies of 2 Indian soldiers

Rediff.com1 May 2017

The Army, in its statement, has vowed to give a befitting reply to Pakistan "in the same language".

Maoists make new demands for releasing collector

Maoists make new demands for releasing collector

Rediff.com24 Feb 2011

Uncertainty prevailed over the fate of abducted Malkangiri District Collector R V Krishna following fresh demands made by Maoists, which were not acceptable, according to the Naxal-appointed mediators.The hostage crisis got complicated on Wednesday night after Maoists demanded that five other key activists should be freed immediately, apart from top leader Ganti Prasadam. Krishna was abducted by the left-wing ultras on February 16.

Sai's Take: Rahul has his work cut out in Wayanad

Sai's Take: Rahul has his work cut out in Wayanad

Rediff.com4 Apr 2019

What Saisuresh Sivaswamy learnt about the election from television and the newspapers. A must read column, folks!

Denied nod to land chopper, Yogi addresses Bengal rally via phone

Denied nod to land chopper, Yogi addresses Bengal rally via phone

Rediff.com3 Feb 2019

"This TMC government is anti-people, anti-democratic and have compromised with national security," Adityanath said.

Shiroor mutt seer passes away, poisoning suspected

Shiroor mutt seer passes away, poisoning suspected

Rediff.com19 Jul 2018

The hospital said the seer was found to be critically ill with breathlessness, severe hypotension and massive gastrointestinal bleeding when he was brought.

SHO's suicide: CBI quizzes Rajasthan Cong MLA, Gehlot's OSD

SHO's suicide: CBI quizzes Rajasthan Cong MLA, Gehlot's OSD

Rediff.com21 Jul 2020

A team of the CBI's special crime unit in Delhi is in Jaipur to record statements in connection with the death of Rajgarh Station House Officer (SHO) Vishnudutt Vishnoi, whose body was found hanging from the ceiling of his official residence.

5 security personnel killed in Kupwara encounter

5 security personnel killed in Kupwara encounter

Rediff.com2 Mar 2019

Nine security force personnel were injured in the firing by the terrorists, they said adding five of them succumbed to injuries.

Anti-Cauvery water release protests continue in K'taka

Anti-Cauvery water release protests continue in K'taka

Rediff.com1 Oct 2012

Protests rocked the Cauvery river basin district of Karnataka for the second day on Monday over release of Cauvery water to Tamil Nadu with police taking about 100 people into custody after they squatted on tracks and detained the Mysore-Shirdi express at Gejjalagere village.

AP minister quits over Telangana issue

AP minister quits over Telangana issue

Rediff.com31 May 2011

Andhra Pradesh Endowment Minister J Krishna Rao has resigned from the state cabinet in protest against the delay in the formation of Telagnana state.

Orissa CM appeals for abducted Collector's release

Orissa CM appeals for abducted Collector's release

Rediff.com17 Feb 2011

Making an appeal for early release of abducted Malkangiri District Collector R V Krishna, Orissa Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Thursday said the government was evaluating all options and monitoring the situation.

Curfew continues in violence-hit Bharatpur

Curfew continues in violence-hit Bharatpur

Rediff.com15 Sep 2011

The situation in Bharatpur, Rajasthan remained tense but under control on Thursday, a day after the district witnessed violent clashes between two communities over a land dispute that left three persons dead and 13 others injured. Curfew remained in force in six police station areas of the district where additional forces have been deployed. "The curfew will be relaxed after a review of the law and order situation," said District Collector Krishna Kunal.

9 killed in major fire at Telangana hydroelectric plant

9 killed in major fire at Telangana hydroelectric plant

Rediff.com21 Aug 2020

The fire broke out late on Thursday night when 17 people were inside the plant, run by the Telangana State Power Generation Corporation.

Bypolls to 54 assembly seats across 10 states on Tuesday

Bypolls to 54 assembly seats across 10 states on Tuesday

Rediff.com2 Nov 2020

Extensive arrangements have been made due to the COVID-19 pandemic including personal protective equipment kits for election staff, more polling booths, thermal screening, sanitisers, masks and gloves for voters and markings to ensure social distancing, officials said.

Time not conducive to grant Musharraf visa: India

Time not conducive to grant Musharraf visa: India

Rediff.com3 Dec 2010

India on Friday said time was not conducive to grant visa to former Pakistan president Pervez Musharraf to visit the country.

Two Olympians face off each other to enter Lok Sabha

Two Olympians face off each other to enter Lok Sabha

Rediff.com5 Apr 2019

BJP's Colonel Rajyavardhan Rathore and Congress's Krishna Poonia face each other on Jaipur seat.

Engineer freed, uncertainty over collector's relea

Engineer freed, uncertainty over collector's relea

Rediff.com24 Feb 2011

Abducted junior engineer Pabitra Majhi was freed on Wednesday by Maoists in Orissa after a seven day ordeal but release of Malkangiri district collector R V Krishna was clouded in uncertainty with the rebels setting a new condition for his release.

Collector kidnap: Maoist leader Ganti granted bail

Collector kidnap: Maoist leader Ganti granted bail

Rediff.com23 Feb 2011

The Orissa high court on Wednesday granted bail to top Maoist leader Ganti Prasadam, whose release is among the conditions set by the Naxals for the safe return of abducted Malkangiri District Collector R V Krishna. The court granted him bail on a bond of Rs 20,000 with two sureties.

'Cooperate if you don't want Bengaluru to be under lockdown'

'Cooperate if you don't want Bengaluru to be under lockdown'

Rediff.com25 Jun 2020

Seeking public cooperation in controlling the spread of the virus, Yediyurappa said social distancing and other measures in place were not followed, there has been spread to slums and other places.

Campaign ends for 3 LS constituencies in Assam

Campaign ends for 3 LS constituencies in Assam

Rediff.com10 Apr 2014

An indefinite bandh by a militant outfit in the Autonomous District (ST) along with last minute canvassing in two constituencies of Karimganj (SC) and Silchar in the Barak Valley marked the end of a high pitched campaigning on Thursday for 3 constituencies in the second phase of Lok Sabha polls in Assam on April 12.

Soldier killed, 4 Armymen injured in Pak shelling

Soldier killed, 4 Armymen injured in Pak shelling

Rediff.com3 Apr 2018

The deceased jawan was identified as 20-year-old Sepoy Mustapure Shubham Suryakant, a resident of Konerwadi village in Parbhani district of Maharashtra.

Pakistan violates ceasefire again

Pakistan violates ceasefire again

Rediff.com17 May 2014

"Pakistani troops resorted again to firing from automatic and small arms on Indian posts along the LoC in Krishna Ghati sector of Poonch district from 1935 hours," a defence spokesperson said in Jammu on Saturday.

Clash between BJP workers and lawyers outside Bedi's office

Clash between BJP workers and lawyers outside Bedi's office

Rediff.com2 Feb 2015

Clash between BJP workers and lawyers outside Kiran Bedi's office

How a song taught kids to wash their hands!

How a song taught kids to wash their hands!

Rediff.com4 Apr 2020

'With running water our two hands play, In and out the colourful soap dances away! It bubbles and froths between our fingers Under our nails it cleans and lingers Then all the soap we wash away!'

Modiji, please read Sunil Mishra's story

Modiji, please read Sunil Mishra's story

Rediff.com30 Aug 2020

'I realised that if we don't get relief from the government, I'll be faced with the prospect of either starving in Delhi, or starving in my village.'

Bulandshahr violence: Cop transferred; Army jawan sent to 14-day remand

Bulandshahr violence: Cop transferred; Army jawan sent to 14-day remand

Rediff.com9 Dec 2018

Earlier, army chief Gen Bipin Rawat said that full cooperation will be extended in investigation of the incident.

Pandit Jasraj: Indian classical music's greatest voice

Pandit Jasraj: Indian classical music's greatest voice

Rediff.com17 Aug 2020

Awarded the Padma Vibhushan, the Padma Bhushan and the Padma Shri, Pandit Jasraj also popularised semi-classical music like 'haveli sangeet' and reached out to devotees with his 'bhajans', a particular favourite for his fans being "Om Namo Bhagavate" in praise of Lord Krishna.

Snapdeal, Amazon to partner Karnataka for SME marketplace

Snapdeal, Amazon to partner Karnataka for SME marketplace

Rediff.com9 Aug 2014

The Karnataka government is partnering with two leading e-retailing companies, Snapdeal and Amazon, to create a platform where the small and medium enterprises (SMEs) of the state can sell their products.

Cops detain 14 red sanders smugglers in AP forests

Cops detain 14 red sanders smugglers in AP forests

Rediff.com8 Apr 2015

14 red sanders smugglers were detained even as combing operations were on in Seshachalam hill ranges of Andhra Pradesh on Wednesday to nab woodcutters on the run.

Pak violates ceasefire again, fires on Indian positions

Pak violates ceasefire again, fires on Indian positions

Rediff.com17 Jun 2012

In the fourth incident of ceasefire violation within a week, Pakistani troops pounded Indian posts along the Line of Control (LoC) with mortar shells in Jammu and Kashmir's Poonch district, injuring an army jawan.

Army foils infiltration bid in Poonch, 3 terrorists killed

Army foils infiltration bid in Poonch, 3 terrorists killed

Rediff.com3 Jul 2014

The army early on Thursday foiled an infiltration bid by terrorists on the Line of Control in Poonch district of Jammu region.

ASK ANU: 'All I want is a non-angry, happy household'

ASK ANU: 'All I want is a non-angry, happy household'

Rediff.com7 Jul 2021

Mental health guru and life coach Anu Krishna offers relationship advice to readers.

How the richest candidates fared in the elections

How the richest candidates fared in the elections

Rediff.com24 May 2019

It was a mixed outing for super rich candidates as five of them emerged victorious and an equal number suffered defeat in the Lok Sabha polls.

Five killed in fresh violence in Assam; toll reaches 61

Five killed in fresh violence in Assam; toll reaches 61

Rediff.com5 Aug 2012

After a calm of ten days fresh violence broke out in parts of lower Assam claiming five lives and pushing the overall toll to 61 on Sunday.

1 dead, 150 injured in dahi handi celebrations in Mumbai

1 dead, 150 injured in dahi handi celebrations in Mumbai

Rediff.com3 Sep 2018

In Mumbai, Kush Khandare, 20, suffered an epileptic attack when he climbed the first layer of a human pyramid.

Pak violates ceasefire in Jammu, targets four villages

Pak violates ceasefire in Jammu, targets four villages

Rediff.com12 Jan 2015

Pakistani troops on Monday violated the ceasefire, targeting 4 villages in Hiranagar sector of the international border.

Pak violates ceasefire again, fires at Indian positions

Pak violates ceasefire again, fires at Indian positions

Rediff.com13 Jun 2012

In the second incident of ceasefire violation this week, three army jawans were injured, one of them critically, when Pakistani troops fired at Indian posts on Wednesday in Kashmir's Poonch district. "Pakistani troops resorted to a brief small arms firing on posts along LoC in Krishna Ghati sector in Poonch district at around 2 pm today," a defence spokesman said.

Guj college forces girls to strip in menstruation test

Guj college forces girls to strip in menstruation test

Rediff.com14 Feb 2020

The incident prompted National Commission for Women to set up an inquiry committee which will meet the students who were forced to strip. A girl alleged that the principal of the institute blackmailed and forced them to withdraw the complaint.

Bihar police to use drones to go after liquor mafia

Bihar police to use drones to go after liquor mafia

Rediff.com26 Mar 2021

Five years after Chief Minister Nitish Kumar imposed total prohibition in Bihar, the liquor mafia continues to thrive, reports MI Khan.

2 jawans injured as Pak targets border along Kupwara, Poonch

2 jawans injured as Pak targets border along Kupwara, Poonch

Rediff.com9 Sep 2015

Two Border Security Force jawans were injured in fresh incidents of ceasefire violation by Pakistani troops along the Line of Control in Poonch and Kupwara districts of Jammu and Kashmir.