India News / Press Releases on September 9, 2007

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Dozen feared dead in Hyderabad flyover collapse
At least twelve persons are feared dead and scores injured after a section of an under-construction fly over collapsed at Punjagutta in Hyderabad today. ANI

Four suspected LeT militants killed in Kupwara by Police
Security forces on Sunday shot dead four militants, suspected of being Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) operatives, in an encounter in Jammu and Kashmirs Kupwara District. ANI

Mumbaikars start bringing Ganesh idols to pandals
Hindu groups in Mumbai started ceremoniously taking the idols of elephant-headed Lord Ganesha to pandals ahead of a 10-day-long festival, beginning September 15. ANI

Congress to gain in mid-term poll but needs to overcome inflation first: Survey
Inflation dipped nearly to a 16-month low of 3.79 percent in the last week of August but the high figures in March still lingers in the minds of a majority of electorate, according to a survey, which also claimed that given a mid-term poll now, Congress is set to gain more seats than its 2004 tally. ANI

Gaya mosque comes alive with Hindu caretakers
Setting an example of Hindu and Muslim amity that exits in many parts of the country, Hindu families in Gaya village take care of their village mosque with full respect, even when the place is devoid of any Muslim. ANI

Punjabs export community cries foul over rising value of Indian rupee
The rise in value of the Indian rupees in dollar terms appears not to have augured well for countrys export community, affecting exporters competitiveness in the global market and causing the closure of many companies. ANI

North Eastern players dominate in Nehru Cup glory
Another golden chapter was added to the history of Indian sport recently when India lifted the ONGC Nehru Cup for the first time. Credit for this win goes to the north east players. ANI

Security beefed up in Allahabad following students protest
Security has been tightened in Allahabad in the wake of students going on a rampage to protest a ban on university elections. ANI

International models add spice to India Fashion Week
India Fashion Week is going global with a horde of international models adding zing to the event. ANI

Unique car rally to bridge parent-child gap
A family car rally was organised in the national capital on Sunday with over 150 families participating in the event. The purpose of the rally was to bring the families together, lessening the gap between parents and children. ANI

Bangalore designer makes money with household garbage
An innovative woman industrial designer has designed clay pots to conveniently and hygienically make compost and organic waste at home. ANI

Bihar plays host to top prominent Buddhists from South East Asia
Its diplomacy through common cultural route that is being displayed in Bodhgaya, the holiest Buddhist pilgrimage site, where over a hundred prominent Buddhists from South-East Asian countries are presently camping. ANI

Thousands run near Delhi for creating awareness on global warming
Thousands of people from different age-groups participated in a half-marathon aimed at creating awareness on the impact of global warming here today. ANI

Former Punjab DGP Virk arrested in disproportionate assets case
Punjab Vigilance Bureau here today arrested former Punjab Director General of Police (DGP) S S Virk in connection with a disproportionate assets case. ANI

Golden Temple museum a big draw among art lovers
Golden Temple, the holiest pilgrimage centre for Sikhs, in Amritsar draws a large number of devotees from across the country and world. The shrine also houses a museum showcasing the origin and growth of Sikh religion through several artefacts. ANI

When humanity saved notorious jumbo a painful life in Tamil Nadu
An ailing elephant, known for its notoriety for long in the villages on the outskirts of Coimbatore, has been saved from living with excruciating pain, courtesy forest rangers and wildlife officials timely help. ANI

Over 80 per cent suicide bombers in Afghanistan trained in Pakistan
More than 80 per cent of suicide bombers in Afghanistan are recruited and trained in Pakistan, the United Nations said in its report. ANI

Varanasi holds rites for dead monkey with a feast for primates
The All India Brahmin Association here held a ceremonial feast for primates to mark the 13th day ritual for a dead monkey. ANI

Seven killed in West Bengal landslides
Landslides triggered by incessant rains over the past two days have wreaked havoc in West Bengals Himalayan region. ANI

Four militants killed in J-K encounter
Security forces on Sunday shot dead four militants in an encounter in Jammu and Kashmirs Kupwara District. ANI

'Shamballa Hills' a realty project launched
The city based Swagruha Infrastructure Ltd announced its ambitious real estate project 'Shamballa Hills' today in a function held in Ravindrabharathi. Solus Media

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