US, Russia expected to hold talks on air safety procedures in Syria

London : The United States of America (US) is expected to hold talks with Russia over the weekend, on air safety procedures in Syria to avoid accidental air crashes. According to news reports, the Russia military has agreed to the proposal made by the US.Peter Cook, a Pentagon spokesperson, was quoted by The Guardian, as saying […]

Punjab CM appeals farmers to call off agitation, puts blame on Congress

CHANDIGARH: Punjab Chief Minister Parkash Singh Badal today appealed to farmers and farm labour Unions, blocking rail tracks for the last four days, to call off their agitation in larger public interest. He also called the farmer and labour repersentatives for talks on October 12.Farmers are agitating against damage of cotton crop due to supply […]

SpiceJet to add six new aircraft, 41 more flights

NEW DELHI : Budget passenger carrier SpiceJet on Friday said it has embarked upon a major fleet and flight expansion programme for the upcoming winter season. It said it will induct six new aircraft within 30 days, calling the move “a first of its kind initiative in the history of Indian aviation”.Presently, the airline has […]

Civilians throng exhibition commemorating 1965 war with Pakistan

Shimla : Residents of Shimla on Friday thronged an exhibition organised by Army Training Command (ARTRAC) to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the 1965 war with Pakistan.The 1965 war was fought over Kashmir and ended in a ceasefire and a return to front lines that predated the conflict. India and Pakistan have fought three wars […]

Indrani did not attempt to commit suicide, says IG

Mumbai : The Inspector General (Prisons), Bipin Kumar Singh on Saturday clarified that Indrani Mukerjea, the prime accused in the Sheena Bora murder case, did not attempt to commit suicide.”She was taking multi-vitamins, but she had not taken overdose of any medicine. She took the medicine in front of the guard. She did not attempt […]