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December 10th, 2013
December 13, 2013:
Anna’s battle against corruption enters its third day
On Thursday, the third day of his fast, Anna Hazare interacted with his supporters who have gathered to support his agitation.
The doctors examined Anna’s medical condition and reported that he has lost about one kg by the end of the second day of his hunger strike. His blood pressure has risen above normal but his determination seems to be roaring-high. He doesn’t seem to back out.
Anna Hazare led his last hunger ....Read More →
December 6th, 2013
Under 17 FIFA World Cup 2017 Hosting Cities
Under-17 FIFA World Cup 2017 in India
India has been awarded to host the 2017 Under-17 FIFA World Cup by the FIFA executive committee. It was declared on 6 December 2013 after a meeting held in the Brazilian city of Salvador da Bahia.
"Yes, India has won the right to host the 2017 Under-17 World Cup Football. It's official now," AIFF general secretary stated.
India's bid to host the Under-17 tournament was submitted by the All ....Read More →
November 27th, 2013
Location of Bomb Blast Near Kudankulam Nuclear Plant
November 25th, 2013
Cyclone Lehar Track Map
Andhra Pradesh relieved as Cyclone Lehar weakens
Cyclone Lehar Live Updates
29-11-2013, 9:30 am:
Depression over the coastal parts of Andhra Pradesh and Telangana weakened further into a well marked low pressure area at around 11:30 pm, yesterday. These regions and Yanam district of Puducherry would experience light to moderate rainfall today.
28-11-2013, 2:45 Pm:
Cyclone Lehar Track and Intensity Forecast
Date
Time
Position (Lat. °N/Long. °E)
Max. sustained surface wind speed (kmph)
Cyclone Intensity
28/11/13
11:30:00 AM
15.7/81.3
55-65 gusting to 75
Deep depression
28/11/13
05:30:00 PM
16.0/80.3
50-60 gusting to 70
Deep depression
28/11/13
11:30:00 PM
16.3/79.3
35-45 gusting ....Read More →
November 20th, 2013
Cyclone Helen Affected Areas
Cyclone Helen Track Map
Cyclone Helen Expected Path
Cyclone Helen hits Andhra Pradesh coast
Cyclone Helen Live Updates
24-11-2013, 4:30 pm:
Cyclone Helen destroys crops across 10 lakh acres
It has been reported that about 10 lakh acres of standing crops have been destroyed in the Krishna Godavari delta areas of Andhra Pradesh because of the cyclone Helen. A loss of Rs 5,000 crore has been estimated with 23 lakh acres of rice and 2.5 lakh acres of crops left damaged in the ....Read More →
November 15th, 2013
Helpline Numbers:
Palakkad: 0491-2556198
Mangalore Junction: 0824-2437824
Mangalore Central: 0824-2423137
Kannur: 0497-2705555
Kozhikode: 0495-2701234
Shoranur: 0466-2222913
Kalyan: 0251-2311499
Igatpuri: 0255-3244020
Mangla Express Derails, Five Dead
Tragedy struck the Nashik district of Maharashtra today as five people were killed when the Mangla Lakshadweep Express derailed at Ghoti Budruk. The accident occurred around 6:30 in the morning. The other casualties include 50 injured, who were immediately rushed to local hospitals.
The accident disrupted railway operations, and several trains had to be canceled or rescheduled.
Last Updated on : 15 November 2013
November 11th, 2013
The much awaited jousting between the World Chess Champion, Vishwanathan Anand of India and the Challenger, Magnus Carlsen of Norway, has begun. It is a momentous occasion in the history of chess that it is being played in Chennai, as India is recognized as the land where the game of Chess originated. The contest between Anand and Carlsen is a fascinating one being held under the auspices of the World Chess Federation or Fédération internationale des échecs (FIDE). There has ....Read More →
