Trains passing through the Meerut line of the Northern Railway have been either cancelled or diverted till 6 pm today, in the wake of the tragic accident at Khatauli in Uttar Pradesh, a senior railway official said.The sleepy town of Khatauli, about 100 kms from Delhi, became the epicentre of rescue operations yesterday after 13 bogies of the Puri-Haridwar Kalinga Utkal … [Read more...] about Utkal Express derailment: Trains on Meerut line cancelled or diverted till 6 PM
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Gold, silver recover on jewellers buying
Gold prices recovered by Rs 90 to Rs 29,950 per 10 grams today, largely on the back of increased buying by jewellers at the domestic spot market.Silver too strengthened by Rs 200 to Rs 40,200 per kg on increased offtake by industrial units and coin makers.Traders said pick up in buying by jewellers at existing levels led to recovery in gold prices but a weak trend in … [Read more...] about Gold, silver recover on jewellers buying
Jayalalithaa’s memorial back in the spotlight
As soon as news spread about the leaders of the two AIADMK factions arriving at the burial site of former party supremo J Jayalalithaa to pay their respects as part of merger talks, the memorial here was buzzing with activity and was under thick security cover today.Supporters of AIADMK Amma and AIADMK Puratchi Thalaivi factions descended at the memorial near the shores of … [Read more...] about Jayalalithaa’s memorial back in the spotlight
Idols worth lakhs stolen from temple in Shimla
Four ancient idols of 'ashtadhatu', worth lakhs of rupees, have been stolen from the Shrigul Kila Temple in Shimla district's Chopal sub-division, the police said today.Four burglars, who had covered their faces, entered the temple and stole the idols, they said, adding that though the incident was caught on CCTV cameras, the accused are yet to be identified.The cash … [Read more...] about Idols worth lakhs stolen from temple in Shimla
Deepa appeals for Khel Ratna, gets Haryana CM backing
Ignored for this year's Khel Ratna award, Rio Paralympics silver-medallist Deepa Malik and Haryana Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar have requested the Sports Ministry to reconsider her case but the government is unlikely to accept their "appeal".The award selection panel has recommended javelin thrower Devendra Jhajharia, the gold medal winner at the 2016 Rio Paralympics, … [Read more...] about Deepa appeals for Khel Ratna, gets Haryana CM backing