Shivratri to mark Lord Shiva’s marriage procession in Jharkhand

Shivratri to mark Lord Shiva’s marriage procession in Jharkhand

09-03-2013 

Come Shivratri,Tamar, about 55kms from Capital city Ranchi,celebrates the marriage of Lord Shiva with fun and frolic and faith.

The local Adivasis call the event “Koka Parv”.

To mark the mythical marriage of the Lord Shiva,the…

HC serves notice on RMC,asking it to explain if Harmu river is a filthy drain

HC serves notice on RMC,asking it to explain if Harmu river is a filthy drain

08-03-2013 

Once upon a time the Harmu river was a life line for the people of ranchi,especially those who lived on its bank.

Today it is reduced to a drain carrying sewage and filth.

A vast part of its banks between a 12 km stretch between Chutia…

Lack of toilet makes women wait for darkness to descend

Lack of toilet makes women wait for darkness to descend

08-03-2013 

Sunita Devi(50)carries wrinkles showing her pain.Every day,when she has to attend to the nature’s call,she has to wait for the darkness to descend so that she can relieve herself.

Devi is not an isolated case.She is among 150 women who…

CPI(Maoist)cadres torch PLFI leader’s house in Palamau

CPI(Maoist)cadres torch PLFI leader’s house in Palamau

08-03-2013 

By setting ablaze the house of its breakaway faction’s leader at Talksmar village in Palamau district last night,CPI(Maoist) has indicated that it is not going to compromise with it.

The torched house belonged to the People’s Liberation…

JUSCO gets relief from court

JUSCO gets relief from court

08-03-2013 

All petitioners are happy.The Jharkhand government is quiet.

This was the outcome of the Jharkhand High Court’s order allowing Jamshedpur Utilities and Services Company Ltd,a body of Tata Steel,and others to continue construction on the…

BJP’s women cadres bang Tharoor’s car,leaving wife upset

BJP’s women cadres bang Tharoor’s car,leaving wife upset

08-03-2013 

On the Women’s Day today,after BJP’s women supporters banged the car of Shashi Tharoor,Minister of State for Human Resource Development,who was on his way to an event at Delhi’s Talkatora Stadium,his wife, Sunanda Pushkar was critical.

Quarrel over cell phone results in murder

Quarrel over cell phone results in murder

07-03-2013 

A 26-year old youth was stabbed to death by his three friends turned foes,over the alleged theft of a cell phone.

The youth called Ravi Jaiswal,who was reported missing since February 27,was found dead on March 5.He was reportedly stabbed to…

Dhoni may seek Goddess Durga’s blessings before Mohali test

Dhoni may seek Goddess Durga’s blessings before Mohali test

07-03-2013 

Team India captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni is in his home town.After taking 2-0 lead in four test series against Australia,he spent the day today with his family members.

The India’s victory by 135 runs in second test match in Hyderabad,was…

Tata Steel gets MAKE Award 2012

Tata Steel gets MAKE Award 2012

07-03-2013 

Tata Steel Limited was conferred with the prestigious MAKE Award 2012 at a ceremony organized in Mumbai today. The Indian Most Admired Knowledge Enterprises (MAKE) award aims to recognize organizations (founded and headquartered in India) for their…

Centre ready with Bill to make Bureaucrats deliver or pay fine

Centre ready with Bill to make Bureaucrats deliver or pay fine

07-03-2013 

The Centre has decided to come up with a Bill for time-bound delivery of public services.

These services include passports, certificates and ration cards to citizens.

The India Today report quoted an official saying today ,”The…