News for 'sirsa'

A 38-year search for a jailed brother

A 38-year search for a jailed brother

Rediff.com19 Sep 2005

Suraj Bhan has been looking for his brother Madan Lal for 38 years.

Haryana godman under CBI scanner

Haryana godman under CBI scanner

Rediff.com4 Sep 2005

The CBI claims Kishan Lal, who is one of the managers at the Dera Sachha Sauda, owned by a self-styled godman Maharaj Gurmeet Singh on the outskirts of Sirsa, was allegedly involved in the murder of Ranjit Singh in July 2002.

It was a 'war-like situation', says HC on Dera violence

It was a 'war-like situation', says HC on Dera violence

Rediff.com29 Aug 2017

The bench, comprising acting Chief Justice S S Saron and Justices Surya Kant and Avneesh Jhingan, directed that no FIR registered by the two states during the episode shall be cancelled without the permission of the high court.

Indian veterans beat Pak by 4 wickets

Indian veterans beat Pak by 4 wickets

Rediff.com26 Dec 2005

A scintillating knock of 68 by opener Atul Wassan earned him the man-of-the-match award for the effort on Monday.

Rana misses second match ton

Rana misses second match ton

Rediff.com12 Dec 2005

Sachin Rana, who scored 121 in the first innings, was out on 99 in the second as the Ranji Trophy match between Haryana and Baroda ended in a draw.

Rana to Haryana's rescue

Rana to Haryana's rescue

Rediff.com10 Dec 2005

A dogged century by number nine batsman S Rana helped Haryana post a respectable 260 against Baroda on day 1 in the Ranji Trophy match.

Pollution: Delhi govt issues advisory; Haryana, UP schools shut

Pollution: Delhi govt issues advisory; Haryana, UP schools shut

Rediff.com3 Nov 2019

In a statement, Delhi Health Minister Satyendar Jain said the air pollution had reached the severe level and asked people to follow the dos and don'ts as mentioned in the advisory.

Diwali swearing-in for Khattar, Dushyant in Haryana

Diwali swearing-in for Khattar, Dushyant in Haryana

Rediff.com26 Oct 2019

Khattar, Dushyant and some ministers will be sworn-in at 2.15 pm at the Haryana Raj Bhavan on Sunday.

Can't a father keep his hands on his daughter?: Honeypreet

Can't a father keep his hands on his daughter?: Honeypreet

Rediff.com3 Oct 2017

Jailed Dera Sacha Sauda chief Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh's adopted daughter says she is "devastated" by allegations that she incited the Panchkula violence.

Check out the 59 seats going to polls in Phase 6

Check out the 59 seats going to polls in Phase 6

Rediff.com10 May 2019

The polling for the sixth phase on May 12 covers 6 states and one Union Territory.

Congress steers clear of Suresh Kalmadi and family

Congress steers clear of Suresh Kalmadi and family

Rediff.com19 Mar 2014

In its third list of candidates for the coming Lok Sabha elections, the Congress on Tuesday fielded 58 candidates, mostly tried and tested ones. While most sitting ministers, including Kapil Sibal (Chandni Chowk), Krishna Tirath (Northwest Delhi), Sachin Pilot (Ajmer) and Srikant Jena (Balasore) were retained, the surprise elements were state Youth Congress President Vishwajeet Kadam replacing tainted Suresh Kalmadi from Pune and cricketer Mohammed Azharuddin from Tonk-Sawai Madhopur (Rajasthan).

Tips from Nehra, Bhuvneshwar helped: Sran

Tips from Nehra, Bhuvneshwar helped: Sran

Rediff.com21 Jun 2016

A memorable T20 debut performance in his bag, young India seamer Barinder Sran says receiving tips on the art of swing bowling from veteran Ashish Nehra and Bhuvneshwar Kumar helped him. Sran (4/10) returned the best figures by an Indian debutant in T20 Internationals to help the visitors restrict Zimbabwe to a paltry 99 for nine and then register a 10-wicket victory in the second match in Harare on Monday.

Ashrams run by 'godmen' are centres of terror: BJP

Ashrams run by 'godmen' are centres of terror: BJP

Rediff.com7 Dec 2014

The Bharatiya Janata Party has sought a ban on ashrams run by 'godmen' like Rampal, saying they have become centres of "terror" in the name of faith.

Kanda gets interim bail till Oct 4 to attend Assembly session

Kanda gets interim bail till Oct 4 to attend Assembly session

Rediff.com5 Sep 2013

After spending over an year in jail, former Haryana Minister Gopal Goyal Kanda, an accused in airhostess Geetika Sharma suicide case, was on Wednesday granted interim bail till October 4 by a Delhi court to allow him to attend the state Assembly session.

Seven die in Himachal bus mishap

Seven die in Himachal bus mishap

Rediff.com31 Aug 2003

Thirty-one were rescued and four went missing after a bus was swept away by the swirling waters of Sirsa River.

Dera chief's bhakts protest MSG-2 ban; train services hit in Punjab

Dera chief's bhakts protest MSG-2 ban; train services hit in Punjab

Rediff.com20 Sep 2015

Supporters of Sirsa-based Dera Sacha Sauda sect blocked rail and road traffic at various places in Punjab for the second day on Sunday, demanding that cinema halls screen sect leader Gurmit Ram Rahim Singh's film MSG-2.

Smog shrouds Delhi-NCR again; schools shut till Fri

Smog shrouds Delhi-NCR again; schools shut till Fri

Rediff.com14 Nov 2019

New Delhi's overall air quality index read 456 at 4 pm, up from 425 at 4 pm on Tuesday.

Coronavirus cases soar as migrants, others reach home

Coronavirus cases soar as migrants, others reach home

Rediff.com15 May 2020

As people crisscross the country, eager to return to their homes, the cases have raced past 80,000 with at least 2,649 deaths, according to the Union health ministry on Friday. While there is no exact count, this includes a large number of those who have returned to their states.

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

2 visitors create ruckus in Delhi assembly, thrashed by AAP MLAs

2 visitors create ruckus in Delhi assembly, thrashed by AAP MLAs

Rediff.com28 Jun 2017

Speaker Ram Niwas Goel ordered the arrest of the two visitors, who were later detained by the Delhi police.

Honeypreet remanded in six-day police custody

Honeypreet remanded in six-day police custody

Rediff.com4 Oct 2017

Honeypreet stood in the courtroom with folded hands and pleaded innocence with tears in her eyes.

No evidence against Sardar Singh in sexual harassment case: Ludhiana Police

No evidence against Sardar Singh in sexual harassment case: Ludhiana Police

Rediff.com12 May 2016

The Special Investigation Team (SIT) formed by Ludhiana Police Commissioner Paramraj Singh Umranangal to probe the sexual harassment allegations against Sardar Singh has given a clean chit to the Indian hockey team skipper.

Why Dera Sacha Sauda draws followers

Why Dera Sacha Sauda draws followers

Rediff.com28 Aug 2017

Deras like Sacha Sauda made the poor feel secure, cared for, loved, provided a support system and gave them dignity, says Sanjeev Nayyar.

Malls, hotels, religious places open as Unlock 1 begins

Malls, hotels, religious places open as Unlock 1 begins

Rediff.com9 Jun 2020

As the number of cases crossed 2,56,000 with more than 7,100 fatalities, according to Union health ministry figures, and the country made a calibrated exit from the lockdown in non-containment zones, shop shutters in many malls went up for the first time since March 25 but the sprawling retail places were eerily empty.

Censor Board chief quits over Dera Leader's controversial film

Censor Board chief quits over Dera Leader's controversial film

Rediff.com16 Jan 2015

Amidst reports that controversial film "Messenger of God" featuring Dera Saccha Sauda chief Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh in lead role has been cleared by Film Certification Appellate Tribunal, Censor Board chief Leela Samson on Thursday night said she has decided to resign.

Dera violence: Honeypreet tops Haryana's wanted list

Dera violence: Honeypreet tops Haryana's wanted list

Rediff.com18 Sep 2017

Honeypreet is the only woman in the 'wanted' list.

Delhi tops chart with at least 52 crorepati MLAs

Delhi tops chart with at least 52 crorepati MLAs

Rediff.com8 Dec 2013

When it comes to crorepati leaders winning the elections, Delhi seems to have taken the cake among the four states with at least 52 such members of Legislative Party in the 70-member strong assembly.

Pro-Khalistan slogans raised in Golden Temple on Bluestar anniversary

Pro-Khalistan slogans raised in Golden Temple on Bluestar anniversary

Rediff.com6 Jun 2017

Amid apprehensions that Sikh hardliners might object to the customary address by the Akal Takht jathedar at the Golden Temple, Amritsar city was turned into a fortress with about 5,000 security personnel comprising seven companies of paramilitary forces being deployed to maintain law and order.

59 seats to go to polls in sixth phase on Sunday

59 seats to go to polls in sixth phase on Sunday

Rediff.com11 May 2019

The elections in this phase are seen as a big test for the Bharatiya Janata Party

Delhi HC rejects Honeypreet's bail plea

Delhi HC rejects Honeypreet's bail plea

Rediff.com26 Sep 2017

The court's order was based on the grounds that she has been evading arrest.

Tejas to officially replace MiG-21 FL

Tejas to officially replace MiG-21 FL

Rediff.com12 Dec 2013

The indigenously developed light combat aircraft 'Tejas' would officially replace the MiG-21 FL fighter jet, Chief of Air Staff of the Indian Air Force, Air Chief Marshal N A K Browne said on Thursday.

Sran, Bumrah help India ease past Zimbabwe

Sran, Bumrah help India ease past Zimbabwe

Rediff.com20 Jun 2016

Seamer Barinder Sran made his first outing in a Twenty20 International memorable, returning the best figures by an Indian debutant in the format as the visitors beat Zimbabwe by 10 wickets, in Harare, on Monday.

Geetika suicide: Kanda surrenders as interim bail expires

Geetika suicide: Kanda surrenders as interim bail expires

Rediff.com4 Oct 2013

Former Haryana Minister Gopal Kanda on Friday surrendered before a Delhi court upon expiry of his month-long interim bail in the Geetika Sharma suicide case.

Nirankari Mission head Hardev Singh dies

Nirankari Mission head Hardev Singh dies

Rediff.com13 May 2016

Hardev Singh, head of Nirankari Mission, was killed in a road accident in Canada on Friday.

'Ram Rahim verdict shows no one is above the law'

'Ram Rahim verdict shows no one is above the law'

Rediff.com17 Jan 2019

'We realised that the government and police were shielding the Dera chief.' 'From 2002 to now, irrespective of which political party, the Dera has always been protected.'

EC gives the green signal to Modi for 'mann ki baat' speech

EC gives the green signal to Modi for 'mann ki baat' speech

Rediff.com10 Oct 2014

Dismissing the complaint of Congress, the Election Commission on Friday said Prime Minister Narendra Modi's October 3 radio broadcast did not constitute violation of the model code of conduct.

Kumari Selja quits as minister, to work in party

Kumari Selja quits as minister, to work in party

Rediff.com28 Jan 2014

Kumari Selja, who has been nominated to the Rajya Sabha, has quit the Union council of ministers to work in the party.

Haryana CM Khattar admits to lapses in handling Dera situation

Haryana CM Khattar admits to lapses in handling Dera situation

Rediff.com25 Aug 2017

The CM also said the damage caused to some media personnel's equipment during the violence will be taken care of the government.

Kejriwal's dharna continues for 5th day with no side relenting

Kejriwal's dharna continues for 5th day with no side relenting

Rediff.com15 Jun 2018

In his fresh letter to Modi, Kejriwal urged him to end IAS officers' strike so that he can attend a meeting of NITI Aayog on Sunday.

Maha registers over 60% voter turnout, Haryana 65%

Maha registers over 60% voter turnout, Haryana 65%

Rediff.com22 Oct 2019

The final figure of polling could increase and it will be available on Tuesday, officials said.