News for 'jalandhar'

Alleged kingpin of Apollo kidney racket arrested; 10 docs to be quizzed

Alleged kingpin of Apollo kidney racket arrested; 10 docs to be quizzed

Rediff.com7 Jun 2016

Four days after the busting of the kidney racket in Apollo Hospital in New Delhi, T Rajkumar Rao, the alleged kingpin, and three others were on Tuesday arrested, even as police said 10 doctors are likely to be questioned in connection with the case.

Indian Airlines win Surjit hockey

Indian Airlines win Surjit hockey

Rediff.com5 Jan 2006

They beat Indian Oil 5-4 via sudden-death in the final of the tournament.

'I am confident that I will get to play in Test matches again'

'I am confident that I will get to play in Test matches again'

Rediff.com20 Nov 2015

The veteran off-spinner was part of the Indian squad for the Test series in Sri Lanka in August but was dropped for the ongoing four-match series against South Africa.

Why were we kept in dark, ask anguished families

Why were we kept in dark, ask anguished families

Rediff.com20 Mar 2018

Several relatives of the killed workers said they were not officially informed about their loved ones by any government authority.

Delhi records season's worst air quality ahead of Diwali

Delhi records season's worst air quality ahead of Diwali

Rediff.com5 Nov 2018

Pollution levels were inching towards 'severe plus emergency' category due to a change in wind direction and rampant stubble burning in neighbouring states

Western Railway enter semi-finals

Western Railway enter semi-finals

Rediff.com1 May 2005

Western Railway scored an exciting 4-3 victory over former champions Punjab Police to enter the semi-finals of the Bombay Gold cup hockey

Temperature soars in north India

Temperature soars in north India

Rediff.com8 Apr 2005

Day temperatures recorded at the Chandigarh weather office on Thursday showed a rise at many places in Punjab.

Bollywood moves to Bharat

Bollywood moves to Bharat

Rediff.com28 Jan 2019

'Perhaps there is a greater understanding of small town India amongst our stars today than earlier.'

Cricket bats? Loyalty's the key

Cricket bats? Loyalty's the key

Rediff.com31 Aug 2004

Suresh Prabhu's day out with high-speed train in Paris

Suresh Prabhu's day out with high-speed train in Paris

Rediff.com15 Apr 2016

Railway Minister Suresh Prabhu travelled on TGV, the French high-speed train, which can clock up to the maximum speed of 320 km per hour.

Congress is a 'thing of the past', says PM Modi in Punjab

Congress is a 'thing of the past', says PM Modi in Punjab

Rediff.com27 Jan 2017

He also said Congress is a "sinking ship" and people should not board it as it would not help them reach anywhere.

UDAN bids for 43 airports despite airlines opposing levy

UDAN bids for 43 airports despite airlines opposing levy

Rediff.com23 Jan 2017

According to sources in the aviation ministry, only State-owned Air India and private carrier AirAsia India have agreed to pay the surcharge.

Delhi blasts: Prime accused held

Delhi blasts: Prime accused held

Rediff.com8 Jun 2005

Singh, 27, was on the run since the blasts occurred at Liberty and Satyam theatres on May 22.

Raids on Dhumal's properties in Punjab

Raids on Dhumal's properties in Punjab

Rediff.com7 Feb 2003

The raids were conducted following reports of alleged power theft, official sources said.

'Why hasn't Ambedkar filed an affidavit?'

'Why hasn't Ambedkar filed an affidavit?'

Rediff.com7 Nov 2019

'Whenever Dalits have agitated on the streets, the government has blamed Naxalites.'

'Lockdown has changed the environment around us'

'Lockdown has changed the environment around us'

Rediff.com15 May 2020

'If we want a better life, we have to treat nature better, and behave properly.' 'That's nature's message to us.'

Trapped in terror's wake

Trapped in terror's wake

Rediff.com1 Apr 2004

Women cricketers' vanishing act may be deliberate

Women cricketers' vanishing act may be deliberate

Rediff.com21 Aug 2003

The police says enquiries with the families of two of the cricketers in Jalandhar indicate the players' disappearance was deliberate.\n\n

Bikers set off for Lahore to cheer Indian team

Bikers set off for Lahore to cheer Indian team

Rediff.com18 Mar 2004

Delhi Chief Minister Sheila Dikshit flagged off the 30 motorcycle enthusiasts from Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, Punjab and Delhi.

Jeweller's son kidnapped in Punjab

Jeweller's son kidnapped in Punjab

Rediff.com14 Feb 2005

The police said the abductors came in a car without a number plate and forcibly lifted Abhi Verma, alias Harry, a student of class IX, near Shimla Pahari chowk.

It's not Bengaluru or Patna, these 98 places will be 'Smart Cities'!

It's not Bengaluru or Patna, these 98 places will be 'Smart Cities'!

Rediff.com27 Aug 2015

Out of 98 cities selected for the Rs 48,000 crore Smart Cities project, 24 are capital cities.

Centre reaches out to Indonesia to save drug convict Indian from execution

Centre reaches out to Indonesia to save drug convict Indian from execution

Rediff.com28 Jul 2016

As last minute efforts, India has reached out to Indonesia to save an Indian man from execution in a drug peddling case, requesting the country to exhaust all legal recourses before the death penalty was carried out.

Punjab Police win Nehru hockey

Punjab Police win Nehru hockey

Rediff.com25 Nov 2003

Baljit Singh Dhillon scored twice off penalty-corners to give the cops a 3-0 win over Indian Airlines in the final.

Humpy creates national record

Humpy creates national record

Rediff.com15 Nov 2003

Humpy created a new national record by winning 11 consecutive rounds in the National women's `A' chess championship.

COVID-19: 'Modi is the Muqaddar ka Sikandar'

COVID-19: 'Modi is the Muqaddar ka Sikandar'

Rediff.com1 May 2020

'This pandemic has given him a new platform to perform,' says a member of the government. 'He should feel lucky that he has got an opportunity now to demonstrate to the world his original talent.' 'He needs a visionary script to perform.' Sheela Bhatt reports on the politics of the pandemic.

BSF down FC Kochin

BSF down FC Kochin

Rediff.com27 Mar 2003

In another Second Division NFL match SBT routed Assam Electricity Board.

Gavaskar visits Jugraj

Gavaskar visits Jugraj

Rediff.com16 Oct 2003

'You will recover fast and will play in the Olympics next year,' the cricket legend told the injured hockey ace.

Why did Preet Bharara meet Donald Trump?

Why did Preet Bharara meet Donald Trump?

Rediff.com1 Dec 2016

Bharara's presence at Trump Tower provoked much curiosity.

The case of the missing Arun

The case of the missing Arun

Rediff.com5 May 2004

Britain to ease visa norms

Britain to ease visa norms

Rediff.com13 Feb 2003

Jugraj Singh may rejoin squad for Athens Olympics

Jugraj Singh may rejoin squad for Athens Olympics

Rediff.com4 Apr 2004

The penalty corner specialist had suffered multiple fractures in a road accident in Jalandhar in September 2003.

Cold wave: Bright sun provides relief

Cold wave: Bright sun provides relief

Rediff.com23 Jan 2003

While all international and national flights were on time in Delhi, fog continued to disrupt train services.

Harbhajan bemused by NZ methods

Harbhajan bemused by NZ methods

Rediff.com1 Sep 2003

Five Indian women cricketers missing in UK

Five Indian women cricketers missing in UK

Rediff.com19 Aug 2003

The women are members of a Punjab club team touring the United Kingdom.

Stand-off in Punjab: Followers of 'godman in freezer' refuse to cremate him

Stand-off in Punjab: Followers of 'godman in freezer' refuse to cremate him

Rediff.com4 Dec 2014

In scenes reminiscent of Godman Rampal's ashram, heavy police was deployed outside an ashram in Nurmahal in Punjab's Jalandhar district as followers of godman Ashutosh Maharaj are refusing to cremate him.

Railway gateman, event organisers blamed for Amritsar train mishap

Railway gateman, event organisers blamed for Amritsar train mishap

Rediff.com6 Dec 2018

The probe report, however, gave a 'clean chit' to Navjot Kaur Sidhu, who was the chief guest at the Dussehra event, saying 'she had no role in organising the event'.

Sports shorts: Drag-flicker Rupinder returns for Oz tour

Sports shorts: Drag-flicker Rupinder returns for Oz tour

Rediff.com30 Apr 2019

Experienced drag-flicker Rupinder Pal Singh returned to India's men's hockey team, which also features debutant Jaskaran Singh, for the tour of Australia, starting May 10.

PHOTOS: Security beefed up across India after Pathankot attack

PHOTOS: Security beefed up across India after Pathankot attack

Rediff.com2 Jan 2016

In the wake of the terrorist attack on the Pathankot Air Force Base, security was on Saturday stepped up in the national capital and several states. Security has been beefed up at the airport, railway stations, bus stands and other vital installations.