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Dense fog at border triggers increased patrolling - Times of India
BSF sources said, "There is nearly zero visibility which is why we have increased vehicular patrolling along the fence. The engine noise proves a deterrent to the cross-border smugglers. BSF Inspector General (Frontier) Aditiya Mishra said there is now ...
Champion Sangma's 'arrest' shrouded in mystery - Times of India
"There are indications that he was detained by the Rapid Action Battalion of Bangladesh in Mynmensing district," a source said. Champion, a former DSP in the Meghalaya Police, was widely believed to have been hiding in Bangladesh, due to proximity of ...
Tardy action may cost SKS Ispat coal block - Times of India
... quarterly details of progress on their captive coal blocks and end-use projects may face forfeiture of bank guarantee or de-allocation of blocks unless they come up with explanations for lapses within a fortnight, a senior government official said. ...
EGS expenditure in dist increases tenfold - Times of India
District administration officials said that last year, only around 300 persons were working for EGS works while this year the average was around 3000. "3518 persons worked on 623 EGS works on November 19. This figure, however, keeps on fluctuating," a ...
Mumbai legislators' hostel a source for obscene calls - Times of India
A 30-year-old Matunga resident, who did not wish to be identified, said she received the first call last Saturday. "It was a male voice at the other end. He said he wanted to be my friend. When I asked him who he was and where he was calling from, ...
Mani Shankar to make a biopic on LK Advani - Times of India
In fact, a source close to Shankar has informed us that the director is currently busy scripting the film. The source said, "Unlike other films on politicians, which are regarded with much suspicion by the subject, Advani is more than pleased to give ...
No big package, Centre offers help to Bengal through projects - Times of India
There are other states also who may need help," said a finance ministry official, who did not wish to be identified. "The West Bengal government has been given the option that they can approach the Centre for assistance in specific projects which they ...
EU to slap sanctions on 200 Iranian firms, people: Diplomats - Times of India
"More than 200 extra names are to be added to the list" of sanctions against Iran, said one EU diplomat who asked not to be identified. Another diplomat said EU nations were debating whether to also target "new areas and industry sectors" but that no ...
Aamir Khan hunts for his dream home - Times of India
A source close to the actor has informed us that Aamir has been scouting around Bandra to find either an old bungalow or a piece of land to build his home. The source explained, "Aamir wants a place in Bandra, but he is willing to settle for a bungalow ...
Akshay plans to make a film on Bigg Boss - Times of India
Explaining how Akshay decided to make a film on the TV reality show, a source said, "Akshay loves Bigg Boss. He has been thinking about making a film on similar lines. He has already got a writer on board, who has been working on the script for a while ...
Narrow escape for CM as chopper makes emergency landing - Times of India
Luckily, they saw a plain area on the roadside, 11 km from Pilani in Jhunjhunu district, and landed," a senior government official said. The news of the sudden landing of the CM's chopper spread like a wild fire in the neighbouring villages. ...
State to identify buffer zone near sanctuaries - Times of India
... has constituted separate committees for each sanctuary to modify the Yadhuvanshi committee report and to demarcate the eco-sensitive zone around them as part of the strategy adopted by the national board for wildlife (NBW)," a source said. ...
Nasdaq hacking: Lax security culprit - Times of India
The sources did not want to be identified because the matter is classified. The ongoing probe by the Federal Bureau of Investigation is focused on Nasdaq's Directors Desk collaboration software for corporate boards, where the breach occurred. ...
Salman Khan ditches Dookudu's remake plan - Times of India
A source close to the developments told Mumbai Mirror that Babu's sister-in-law, Shilpa Shirodkar, who was co-ordinating with the Khans, learnt about Salman's decision from an associate close to the actor. According to the source, Salman, ...
Vedanta mulls bid for Australian coal miner - Times of India
Vedanta, controlled by Indian billionaire Anil Agarwal, has held discussions with banks and is expected to appoint advisors 'soon', said the sources, who declined to be named as they were not authorised to speak to the media. ...
D Rajagopalan to take charge as new CIC - Times of India
"With the appointment of Rajagopalan as the new CIC, SSNNL may now see a political appointment," a senior government official said, adding, "While Rajagopalan will take over as CIC, as soon as Gujarat governor Dr Kamala signs the order, a formality, ...
Kingfisher Airlines turns to Mallya's business partners - Times of India
MUMBAI: The troubled Kingfisher Airlines Ltd has once again turned to business associates of its billionaire promoter Vijay Mallya for capital infusion into India's second largest airline by market share, said sources briefed on the matter. ...
Kingfisher Airlines turns to Mallya's biz partners - Times of India
MUMBAI: The troubled Kingfisher Airlines Ltd has once again turned to business associates of its billionaire promoter Vijay Mallya for capital infusion into India's second largest airline by market share, said sources briefed on the matter. ...
Thieves find no valuables to steal - Times of India
The thieves, however, failed to lay their hands on anything valuable, police sources said. The owner of the house has, however, lodged a complaint with regard to the theft with Margao police. Sources said the incident occurred on Sunday morning when ...
Standoff over Worli-Haji Ali sea link construction - Times of India
Maharashtra State Road Development Corporation(MSRDC) managing director Bipin Shrimali has stated that the body will go ahead with the project, but sources said the RInfra management will not proceed until several issues are sorted out. ...
Temple's plea for sand raises many eyebrows - Times of India
The temple itself is flanked by river banks of the Kollidam and the Cauvery from where the PWD sells sand," said a devotee, who did not want to be identified. The temple is under the management of the HR&CE department. People are wondering that when ...
Civic body seeks to implement impact fee law - Times of India
Official sources said the urban development department had sent the notification to the civic body which had it circulated in the municipal zones for its implementation. People of the city were anxiously waiting for the notification. ...
Temple's plea for sand raises many eyebrows - Times of India
The temple itself is flanked by river banks of the Kollidam and the Cauvery from where the PWD sells sand," said a devotee, who did not want to be identified. The temple is under the management of the HR&CE department. People are wondering that when ...
Ban likely on ore exports from Goa - Times of India
"It is for the ministry to act on it, but a recommendation for a ban is inevitable," the source said. The source hinted that it will be a no-holds-barred report, sparing none in its ambit. The rough draft of the report is almost ready and it has listed ...
More aid? Banks seek proof of viability first - Times of India
However, banks are not overly worried about a default as have secured their position through guarantees and securities, said a person close to the development.. Bankers said that one development that could greatly help the airline would be a policy ...