Goa Church seeks environment protection
PANAJI:The Catholic Church in Goa says “bad governance” has led to environmental degradation in the western Indian state. A statement jointly issued by the diocesan Council for Social Justice and…
Montek asks for Agricultural development
NEW DELHI: (AMN) Chairman of Planning Commission, Dr. Montek Singh Ahluwalia has asked Agricultural scientists to adopt innovative approach to strengthen agricultural research and education in India. Speaking at a…
Maoists kill 4 security personnel in Maharashtra
GADHIROLI (AMN) In another daring attack, the underground Maoists group killed four security men here. The dead include two CRPF personnel and two police officers. According to AIR the Naxalites…
CWG:India begins medal winning spree
NEW DELHI: India began its medal winning spree in the 19th Commonwealth games, bagging silver and a bronze in the 48 kg women weightlifting on Monday. Starting as favourite to…
Commonwealth Games opens with spectacular ceremony
NEW DELHI: A dazzling display of fireworks and spectacular light and sound show marked the opening ceremony of the 19th Commonwealth Games in Delhi. Playing of the national anthem and…
Bihar polls: Process for 3rd phase begins
PATNA: The process for third phase of Assembly elections in Bihar has begun with the issuing of Notification on Monday. 48 constituencies spread across six districts of the state will…
ASEM-8 begins in Brussels
BRUSSEL: The 8th Asia-Europe Summit begins here on Monday . Leaders of 46 Asian and European countries are attending the two day Summit, which opens at the Royal Palace. Vice…
VP leaves for Brussels for ASEM-8 Summit
NEW DELHI: (AMN) Vice-President Mohammed Hamid Ansari left for Brussels this morning to take part in the 8th Asia-Europe Summit (ASEM-8) which opens in the Belgian capital tomorrow. A high…
Delhi Ready for Mega Sports Event
NEW DELHI: The national capital is all set to host the biggest ever sporting extravaganza in the country. All preparations for the Commonwealth Games-2010 have been completed and the game…
Pak violates ceasefire
NEW DELHI: In another ceasefire violation in Jammu and Kashmir, Pakistani troops fired at Indian posts in Kerni sub-sector of Poonch district, but no casualty or damage were reported. According…