News for 'kurukshetra'

MSc and MTech admissions opened

MSc and MTech admissions opened

Rediff.com14 Jul 2008

Kurukshetra University invites applications for the academic year 2008-09.

The story behind why govt nixed Congress MP Jindal's power project

The story behind why govt nixed Congress MP Jindal's power project

Rediff.com25 Jun 2010

The fact that one Congress minister and MP nixed a project being promoted by another MP belonging to the same political party is not the only unusual aspect of this episode. This is also a rare instance of the central government acting on the basis of complaints made by a civil society organisation against a large industrial group.

Farmers in Haryana face a dilemma

Farmers in Haryana face a dilemma

Rediff.com23 Jul 2009

Haryana farmers facing drought-like situation.

Queen's Baton Relay to enter India through Wagah

Queen's Baton Relay to enter India through Wagah

Rediff.com19 Oct 2009

The Queen's Baton Relay for 2010 Commonwealth Games would pass through Kurukshetra, Rohtak and Hisar in Haryana between September 26 and September 30 before reaching its final destination Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in New Delhi.

Fatehabad in Haryana has worst air in India

Fatehabad in Haryana has worst air in India

Rediff.com2 Nov 2019

Thirteen cities of the country had an average Air Quality Index above 400, which falls in "severe" category, with seven of them in Uttar Pradesh, five in Haryana and one in Bihar, according to the Central Pollution Control Board.

After Chandrayaan-2, ISRO reveals its plan for 2020

After Chandrayaan-2, ISRO reveals its plan for 2020

Rediff.com2 Jan 2020

The Indian Space Research Organisation has resolved to alight its lander on the lunar surface with Chandrayaan-3 in addition to a maiden solar expedition in 2020.

Modi targets Rahul over Robert Vadra: Will jijaji be a chowkidar?

Modi targets Rahul over Robert Vadra: Will jijaji be a chowkidar?

Rediff.com3 Apr 2014

Bharatiya Janata Party's prime ministerial Narendra Modi on Thursday brought Robert Vadra in the line of fire on controversial land deals, asking Rahul Gandhi whether his brother-in-law would be asked to act as 'chowkidar' (watchman) to guard peoples' land.

Degree in international hospitality

Degree in international hospitality

Rediff.com8 Jun 2007

Kurukshetra University Kurukshertra and India Tourism Development Corporation (ITDC) have announced admissions to a degree in hospitality and business management.

Nasscom finishing school for engg students soon

Nasscom finishing school for engg students soon

Rediff.com26 Apr 2007

Taking a further step towards making engineering students 'industry-ready and thus employable', Nasscom is in the final stages of launching its 'finishing school' courses in seven National Institutes of Technology and at IIT-Roorkee.

Day 19: Farmer leaders on daylong hunger strike

Day 19: Farmer leaders on daylong hunger strike

Rediff.com14 Dec 2020

Farmer leaders on Monday started their day-long hunger strike against the Centre's new farm laws and said protests will be held at all district headquarters later in the day, even as more people are expected to join the ongoing agitation at Delhi border points.

Govt to set up finishing schools for graduates

Govt to set up finishing schools for graduates

Rediff.com14 Mar 2007

The Ministry of Human Resource Development has decided to start finishing schools which would impart skills to the graduates while also brushing-up their knowledge of core subjects.

Exclusive! Angry BJP MP plans to quit party

Exclusive! Angry BJP MP plans to quit party

Rediff.com16 Feb 2018

'I don't believe in jumlebaazi.' 'Kahan hua hai sabka saath, sabka vikas?'

Quota row: Jat protesters start returning home

Quota row: Jat protesters start returning home

Rediff.com22 Feb 2016

Sporadic incidents of arson were on Monday reported as life in violence-torn Haryana limped back to normal with curfew being lifted gradually and Jat protesters starting to lift blockades after the Bharatiya Janata Party announced setting up of a committee to examine the quota demand of the community.

5 Dera members charged with murder

5 Dera members charged with murder

Rediff.com9 Jun 2007

Special Judge, CBI Court, R K Saini framed charges against the five -- Kishan Lal, Avtar Singh, Inder Saini, Jasbir Singh and Sabdil Singh -- in the Ranjeet murder case.

AAP 2nd list out; Gandhi grandson vs Dikshit's son in Delhi

AAP 2nd list out; Gandhi grandson vs Dikshit's son in Delhi

Rediff.com27 Feb 2014

Arvind Kejriwal led-Aam Aadmi Party on Thursday released the second list of candidates for the upcoming General Elections.

Jats' demands 'accepted', says Khattar; appeals to end stir

Jats' demands 'accepted', says Khattar; appeals to end stir

Rediff.com20 Feb 2016

With the Jat agitation showing no signs of let up, the BJP government in Haryana on Saturday said it has "accepted" the demands of the community.

Century's first solar eclipse

Century's first solar eclipse

Rediff.com31 May 2003

The eclipse was visible between 07.35 am to 08.39 am in Delhi, Jaipur, Srinagar, Agra and Haryana.

This lawyer is all set to take aim on his Asian Games debut

This lawyer is all set to take aim on his Asian Games debut

Rediff.com16 Aug 2018

Optimistically preparing to shoot at the Games, air pistol exponent Verma, 29, is a late bloomer.

The Hindu priest attacked in New York

The Hindu priest attacked in New York

Rediff.com26 Jul 2019

New York City Councilman Donovan Philips, who visited Swami Harish Chander Puri to express support, put it down to the surcharged environment created by President Trump.

CBI raids residences of Om Prakash Chautala,son

CBI raids residences of Om Prakash Chautala,son

Rediff.com7 Apr 2005

The raids were conducted in connection with the Junior Basic Teachers recruitment scam.

Gloom descends on village as martyred Mandeep Singh is laid to rest

Gloom descends on village as martyred Mandeep Singh is laid to rest

Rediff.com30 Oct 2016

The residents of the village will not celebrate Diwali as a mark of tribute to the army soldier who was killed and mutilated by Pakistani terrorists.

Poor narration kills Okkade

Poor narration kills Okkade

Rediff.com5 Sep 2005

5-yr-old rescued from 50-feet pit after 2 days

5-yr-old rescued from 50-feet pit after 2 days

Rediff.com23 Jul 2006

The boy fell in when he was playing near the pit, which was left open when labourers extracted a pipe from it.

150-year-old gold ornaments found in Sirsa

150-year-old gold ornaments found in Sirsa

Rediff.com20 May 2005

The ornaments were hidden in a wall sometime around 1850-60, Rajesh Purohit, in-charge and curator of Shri Krishna Museum, Kurukshetra, said.\n\n

Haryana MLAs to donate first salary to J-K flood relief

Haryana MLAs to donate first salary to J-K flood relief

Rediff.com4 Nov 2014

Haryana Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar on Tuesday asked the newly elected members of Legislative Assembly of the state to donate their first salary towards the Jammu and Kashmir flood relief fund.

Yes, there's a rift between Tejashwi and Tej Pratap, says Lalu's daughter

Yes, there's a rift between Tejashwi and Tej Pratap, says Lalu's daughter

Rediff.com9 Oct 2018

However, Bharti later claimed that her call for unity among party workers was presented in a distorted manner.

Tragic end for 'Man of Steel'

Tragic end for 'Man of Steel'

Rediff.com31 Mar 2005

Jindal, 75, had been elected to the state assembly for the third time from the Hissar assembly constituency.

Saying Namaste With Pride

Saying Namaste With Pride

Rediff.com24 May 2020

Sudhir Bisht remembers how he was looked down upon for greeting a potential customer with a Namaste many years ago and how the tables seem to have turned during the pandemic.

Man shoots lover, injures self

Man shoots lover, injures self

Rediff.com14 Mar 2005

The police said Satvinder is a resident of village Bali near Ganaur in Sonipat district and the girl a resident of Rohtak town.

15 injured as 4th bus explodes in Haryana this year

15 injured as 4th bus explodes in Haryana this year

Rediff.com7 Jun 2016

The explosion took place at around 11 am near Bhuna when the vehicle was on its way from Jakhal to Fatehabad, following which panic-stricken passengers jumped off to save themselves.

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.

Fernandes successfully undertakes MiG-21 flight

Fernandes successfully undertakes MiG-21 flight

Rediff.com1 Aug 2003

The septuagenarian minister, in a blue overall, accompanied Wing Commander N Harish on the flight over Kurukshetra and other towns of Haryana before touching down safely at 1010 IST.

Mahabharat war occurred in 1478 BC: Scientist

Mahabharat war occurred in 1478 BC: Scientist

Rediff.com28 Oct 2003

This is the finding of Professor R Narayana Iyengar (Department of Civil Engineering, IISc).

Haryana to grant OBC status to Jats, will table bill in upcoming session

Haryana to grant OBC status to Jats, will table bill in upcoming session

Rediff.com21 Feb 2016

BJP general secretary in-charge of Haryana Anil Jail also appealed to the Jats who have been protesting in Haryana to call off their agitation, which has badly hit life in the region, and return to their homes as their demands have been met.

Mahabharata: The story of Ashwathama

Mahabharata: The story of Ashwathama

Rediff.com13 Apr 2021

Amongst the many characters in the Mahabharata, the impetuous Ashwathama comes across as a warrior lacking maturity and forethought.

Jindal moves EC against 2 news channels

Jindal moves EC against 2 news channels

Rediff.com18 Mar 2014

Congress MP and Jindal Steel and Power Cjairman Naveen Jindal on Tuesday lodged a complaint with the Election Commission against two news channels belonging to a group for allegedly telecasting false news against him.

'Mamata knows her defeat is certain'

'Mamata knows her defeat is certain'

Rediff.com9 Apr 2021

'If the chief minister says there are areas in her home state where she cannot enter, where has she driven the state to!'