PTI - The Press Trust of India Ltd. back issues from January 2008:
Russia on right track: Putin thanks compatriots on New Year.
Jan 01, 2008 ... Russia on right track: Putin thanks compatriots on New Year Moscow, Jan 1 (PTI) -- President Vladimir Putin, who is to step down in early May after serving Russia for eight years, thanked his countrymen for supporting his efforts to revive the nation after the collapse of Soviet ...
CDC Looks For Passengers on flight with TB infected woman.
Jan 01, 2008 ... CDC Looks For Passengers on flight with TB infected woman Houston, Jan 1 (PTI) -- The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is searching for dozens of passengers sitting near TB infected woman, who flew on American Airlines Flight from New Delhi to Chicago, and then ...
Elections should be held as per schedule: Zardari.
Jan 01, 2008 ... Elections should be held as per schedule: Zardari Washington, Jan 1 (PTI) -- Arguing that if the elections in Afghanistan can be held despite the presence of al-Qaeda there, the co-chairperson of Pakistan People's Party Asif Ali Zardari said it could also be held in Pakistan as ...
Nutritious eating: a way to lose weight.
Jan 01, 2008 ... Nutritious eating: a way to lose weight Houston, Jan 1 (PTI) -- With weight loss topping the list of new year's resolution for the most of the people this year, the nutrition experts have warned against going for a crazy fad or crash diets to achieve their goal. ...
Airlines to face penalty if fails to give basic facilities.
Jan 01, 2008 ... Airlines to face penalty if fails to give basic facilities New York, Jan 1 (PTI) -- Air travelers in New York state have something to celebrate on the New Year Day as a new law, came into force, which would penalise the airlines heavily if they fail to provide adequate services ...
Bush vows to keep up pressure on terrorists.
Jan 01, 2008 ... Bush vows to keep up pressure on terrorists Washington, Jan 1 (PTI) -- President George W Bush, in his New Year's message to the United States and rest of the World, has vowed to keep up the pressure on terrorists and remain on the offensive against the enemies of freedom. ...
US offers assistance to Pak in Bhutto probe.
Jan 01, 2008 ... US offers assistance to Pak in Bhutto probe US offers assistance to Pak in Bhutto probe Sridhar Krishnaswami Washington, Jan 1 (PTI) -- With questions being raised on the credibility of the Pakistan government's probe into the killing of former premier ...
Hideout unearthed in Poonch.
Jan 01, 2008 ... Hideout unearthed in Poonch Jammu, Jan 1 (PTI) -- Army troops today unearthed a hideout in Poonch district and recovered explosive material from it. On a tip ...
OILS-OPENING HYD.
Jan 01, 2008 ... OILS-OPENING HYD Hyderabad, Jan 1 (PTI) -- Following are the opening prices of oils, cakes, seeds and refined oils here today. Seeds: Groundnut (per 10 kg) 2400, castor (per quintal) 2100, Sunflower (per quintal) 2450, cottonseed (per quintal) 1100, Soyabean (per quintal) 2100. ...
Restless legs 'can cause heart attack'.
Jan 01, 2008 ... Restless legs 'can cause heart attack' London, Jan 1 (PTI) -- Do you have an irresistible urge to move your legs particularly when you are not engaged in any activity? Well, if yes, then just consult a doctor as you might be suffering from restless legs syndrome which can up ...
India go into second Test without much time to regroup.
Jan 01, 2008 ... India go into second Test without much time to regroup India go into second Test without much time to regroup Ashish Shukla Sydney, Jan 1 (PTI) -- After the mauling in Melbourne, a jittery India face the dilemma of whether to alter their batting line-up as ...
Think positive, play freely: Kumble to teammates.
Jan 01, 2008 ... Think positive, play freely: Kumble to teammates Think positive, play freely: Kumble to teammates Ashish Shukla Sydney, Jan 1 (PTI) -- Skipper Anil Kumble once again stressed the need for his batsmen to break the shackles and play freely as India geared up ...
Rupee opens steady against US dollar.
Jan 01, 2008 ... Rupee opens steady against US dollar Mumbai, Jan 1 (PTI) -- The rupee today resumed the new year at rock steady at 39.41/42 against the US currency on the back of lack of any major trigger due to Christmas celebrations. In lacklustre trade at the Interbank Foreign ...
Tier II, III cities witness growth in mid-segment hotels.
Jan 01, 2008 ... Tier II, III cities witness growth in mid-segment hotels Bangalore, Jan 1 (PTI) -- Spiralling real estate prices in urban areas, shortage of spaces in big metros and rising demand for "affordable" holiday experience among middle-income domestic tourists, were leading to a growth ...
I am sure Indians will bring in Sehwag: Ponting.
Jan 01, 2008 ... I am sure Indians will bring in Sehwag: Ponting I am sure Indians will bring in Sehwag: Ponting Ashish Shukla Sydney, Jan 1 (PTI) -- India may be tightlipped about their playing XI but Australian captain Ricky Ponting is convinced that the visitors will ...
Sri Lankan opposition lawmaker shot dead at temple.
Jan 01, 2008 ... Sri Lankan opposition lawmaker shot dead at temple Sri Lankan opposition lawmaker shot dead at temple T V Sriram Colombo, Jan 1 (PTI) -- Former Sri Lankan Minister and Tamilian lawmaker T Maheswaran was today shot dead by unidentified assailants at a ...
Movie on Bhutto to be made in collaboration with Mahesh Bhatt.
Jan 01, 2008 ... Movie on Bhutto to be made in collaboration with Mahesh Bhatt Islamabad, Jan 1 (PTI) -- A Pakistani film company is rushing into the production of a movie based on the life of slain former premier Benazir Bhutto in collaboration with noted Indian filmmaker Mahesh Bhatt. ...
Work on new Mumbai Port Trust terminal to begin by March.
Jan 01, 2008 ... Work on new Mumbai Port Trust terminal to begin by March Mumbai, Jan 1 (PTI) -- Mumbai Port Trust (MbPT) has began 2008 on an upbeat note in updating its facilities by planning to start construction work by March on its Rs 1,228-crore offshore container terminal. ...
Don't cancel Pak tour, Malik's appeal to Aussies.
Jan 01, 2008 ... Don't cancel Pak tour, Malik's appeal to Aussies Melbourne, Jan 1 (PTI) -- Pakistan skipper Shoaib Malik has stepped in to prevent Australia from cancelling their March tour of the troubled nation, saying he would personally speak to Ricky Ponting's men and convince them about ...
'We stole Vishnu idols for precious stone'.
Jan 01, 2008 ... 'We stole Vishnu idols for precious stone' Dhaka, Jan 1 (PTI) -- Two persons accused of stealing two 1,500-year-old Vishnu idols from Bangladesh, have claimed that they stole the statues believing they were made of precious stones, officials said today. Arrested ...
Pak govt makes U-turn on cause of Bhutto's death.
Jan 01, 2008 ... Pak govt makes U-turn on cause of Bhutto's death Rezaul H Laskar Islamabad, Jan 1 (PTI) -- In a dramatic U-turn, Pakistan government has "apologised" for claiming that former premier Benazir Bhutto died of a skull fracture after hitting the sunroof of her car during ...
Bhutto dossier: 'ISI diverting US aid to rig coming polls'.
Jan 01, 2008 ... Bhutto dossier: 'ISI diverting US aid to rig coming polls' London, Jan 1 (PTI) -- Benazir Bhutto was scheduled to meet two senior US lawmakers to hand over a "confidential" report on diversion of US aid for fighting militants to rig the upcoming parliamentary polls the day she ...
'Bilawal excellent student'.
Jan 01, 2008 ... 'Bilawal excellent student' Dubai, Jan 1 (PTI) -- Bilawal Bhutto Zardari, who was named the chairman of Pakistan People's Party on Sunday in the wake of the assassination of his mother and former Pakistan premier Benazir Bhutto, is said to be an excellent student as well as a ...
Pak police rounds up 250 people for clues to Bhutto's killing.
Jan 01, 2008 ... Pak police rounds up 250 people for clues to Bhutto's killing Islamabad, Jan 1 (PTI) -- Pakistan police have rounded up about 250 hardened criminals and other suspects after conducting a massive search to find clues to the assassination of former premier Benazir Bhutto in ...
Let Sehwag open, Wright urges Indians.
Jan 01, 2008 ... Let Sehwag open, Wright urges Indians Sydney, Jan 1 (PTI) -- Former coach John Wright has urged India to bring in Virender Sehwag to ease the burden on an embattled Rahul Dravid in the second cricket Test against Australia starting here tomorrow. "The Indian team is ...
Revelers gather in Times Square to celebrate New Year.
Jan 01, 2008 ... Revelers gather in Times Square to celebrate New Year New York, Jan 1 (PTI) -- An estimated one million revelers in the historic Times Square danced, kissed and blew whistles and horns as the traditional ball began its 77-foot decent for the 100th time ushering in the new year. ...
Intelligence agencies tipped off CRPF on terror strike.
Jan 01, 2008 ... Intelligence agencies tipped off CRPF on terror strike New Delhi, Jan 1 (PTI) -- Central intelligence agencies had warned CRPF authorities of a possible militant attack at recruitment centres to create terror in the country, a senior officer with the paramilitary force said ...
Wordsmiths banish 'wordsmith', 'post-9/11' for overuse.
Jan 01, 2008 ... Wordsmiths banish 'wordsmith', 'post-9/11' for overuse Islamabad, Jan 1 (PTI) -- "It is what it is!" -- this overused phrase which actually means nothing -- has been banished along with 18 others by the wordsmiths at Lake Superior State University, who have been knocking off ...
Rajapakse vows to initiate power sharing for peace.
Jan 01, 2008 ... Rajapakse vows to initiate power sharing for peace T V Sriram Colombo, Jan 1 (PTI) -- Grappling with a 25-year-long Tamil ethnic conflict in the country, Sri Lankan President Mahinda Rajapakse today pledged to initiate a process for sharing of power within an ...
'Jamshedpur plant will become world's single largest unit'.
Jan 01, 2008 ... 'Jamshedpur plant will become world's single largest unit' Jamshedpur, Jan 1 (PTI) -- When the 10-mtpa capacity expansion of Tata Steel completes in 2010, Jamshedpur plant will become the single largest unit and one of the most modern plants in the world, according to Tata ...
Venus facilities accredited with European GMP certification.
Jan 01, 2008 ... Venus facilities accredited with European GMP certification Mumbai, Jan 1 (PTI) -- Pharma company Venus Remedies Ltd today said two of its plants located at Baddi in Himachal Pradesh have been accredited with the European Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) certification. ...
Third round of talks on safeguards pact with IAEA this week.
Jan 01, 2008 ... Third round of talks on safeguards pact with IAEA this week Mumbai, Jan 1 (PTI) -- An Indian delegation is leaving for Vienna tomorrow for the third round of crucial talks with International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) on a safeguards agreement, a follow up to the Indo-US ...
LAF AUCTION RESULTS-RBI.
Jan 01, 2008 ... LAF AUCTION RESULTS-RBI Mumbai, Jan 1 (PTI) -- Liquidity adjustment facility (LAF) - auction results : The results of the RBI repo/reverse repo auctions held in morning on Jan 01, 2008 are: amount (face value in Rs crore) Items1 day reverse repo 1 day ...
MONEY MARKET OPERATIONS-RBI.
Jan 01, 2008 ... MONEY MARKET OPERATIONS-RBI Mumbai, Jan 1 (PTI) -- Money market operations on December 31, 2007 (amounts in rupees crore, rate in per cent) A. MONEY MARKETS Volume Weighted Range (One Leg)Average Rate i. Call Money 14,043.257.07 5.75 - ...
Sharif's party in embarrassing goof up over Jinnah's comments.
Jan 01, 2008 ... Sharif's party in embarrassing goof up over Jinnah's comments Islamabad, Jan 1 (PTI) -- The PML-N, party of former premier Nawaz Sharif, a vocal opponent of the Pakistan Army's involvement in politics, had apparently goofed up in an advertisement in which it quoted the nation's ...
No criminal charges against Indian woman who disappeared.
Jan 01, 2008 ... No criminal charges against Indian woman who disappeared Washington, Jan 1 (PTI) -- US authorities will not press criminal charges against a 24-year-old India-born woman who fled from her house to escape an unhappy marriage but caused a massive and costly search as her husband ...
National Council elected in Bhutan.
Jan 01, 2008 ... National Council elected in Bhutan Thimphu, Jan 1 (PTI) -- Bhutan today received its New Year gift -- 15 elected representatives to its National Council or upper house following the first parliamentary elections as the country is nearing its aim of embracing democracy. ...
Ancient cave paintings in new light.
Jan 01, 2008 ... Ancient cave paintings in new light Annie Samson New Delhi, Jan 1 (PTI) -- Stunning murals by fifth-century painters in dimly lit man-made caves in India have found place in the latest edition of the renowned magazine, National Geographic. The monthly has ...
Caesarean sections 'linked to higher risk of hysterectomies'.
Jan 01, 2008 ... Caesarean sections 'linked to higher risk of hysterectomies' London, Jan 1 (PTI) -- Moms-to-be, please note -- if you plan not to push the first time and opt for caesarean section, think again -- the operation may raise the risk of a surgery to remove the womb after the birth ...
'Buffer stock of edible oils feasible for limited period'.
Jan 01, 2008 ... 'Buffer stock of edible oils feasible for limited period' New Delhi, Jan 1 (PTI) -- The idea mooted by the Prime Minister to consider creating buffer stock of edible oil in the country as done in the case of foodgrain is feasible for a limited period, experts and scientists ...
Mourners throng Bhutto's grave.
Jan 01, 2008 ... Mourners throng Bhutto's grave Islamabad , Jan 1 (PTI) -- Hundreds of mourners are thronging Naudero, the ancestral village of slain former Pakistan premier Benazir Bhutto, to pray at her grave and offer condolences to her family. The mourners, from all walks of life, ...
Central security agencies had warned CRPF about attack.
Jan 01, 2008 ... Central security agencies had warned CRPF about attack New Delhi, Jan 1 (PTI) -- Central security agencies had warned CRPF and the Uttar Pradesh Police about the possibility of a suicide attack at their recruitment centres by Pakistan-based terror group Lashker-e-Taiba. ...
Pak EC to decide on holding polls tomorrow.
Jan 01, 2008 ... Pak EC to decide on holding polls tomorrow Rezaul H Laskar Islamabad, Jan 1 (PTI) -- Amid domestic and international pressure to go ahead with the Jan 8 election, Pakistan's Election Commission today put off till tomorrow a decision on holding the poll saying it will ...
Zardari says Pak govt benefitted from Bhutto's death.
Jan 01, 2008 ... Zardari says Pak govt benefitted from Bhutto's death Sridhar Krishnaswami Washington, Jan 1 (PTI) -- Accusing the Pakistan government of trying to spin its way out of the assassination of Benazir Bhutto, her husband and PPP leader Asif Ali Zardari has said that the ...
Allergy forces Tendulkar to practice indoors.
Jan 01, 2008 ... Allergy forces Tendulkar to practice indoors Sydney, Jan 1 (PTI) -- An allergy today forced Sachin Tendulkar to practice indoors but the Indian team management maintained that the ailment was mild and the master batsman would be fit for the second Test against Australia starting ...
Tea, edible oils become cheaper in UP under VAT regime.
Jan 01, 2008 ... Tea, edible oils become cheaper in UP under VAT regime New Delhi, Jan 1 (PTI) -- As many as 91 goods, including tea, edible oils and milk products, have become cheaper in Uttar Pradesh following implementation of Value Added Tax (VAT) regime which comes into effect from today. ...
Market remains quiet in thin trade.
Jan 01, 2008 ... Market remains quiet in thin trade New Delhi, Jan 1 (PTI) -- Steady conditions developed on the wholesale iron and steel market here today following poor arrivals against sporadic demand. Marketmen said less offtake by builders and construction houses amid reduced ...
Unusually gloomy New Year's eve in Pakistan.
Jan 01, 2008 ... Unusually gloomy New Year's eve in Pakistan Islamabad, Jan 1 (PTI) -- The festivities surrounding New Year's eve were clearly missing this time in Pakistan following the assassination of former premier Benazir Bhutto last week. Though most restaurants opened yesterday ...
Sania-Bopanna duo clicks again, India beat Aus in Hopman Cup.
Jan 01, 2008 ... Sania-Bopanna duo clicks again, India beat Aus in Hopman Cup Perth, Jan 1 (PTI) -- Sania Mirza and Rohan Bopanna maintained their unbeaten run to tame Australia's Alicia Molik and Peter Luczak in the mixed doubles encounter and pull off their first win in group A of the Hopman ...
Telelogic signs USD 3.2 mn agreement.
Jan 01, 2008 ... Telelogic signs USD 3.2 mn agreement Bangalore, Jan 1 (PTI) -- Telelogic has signed a five-year USD 3.2 million license and maintenance agreement with an Asia Pacific aerospace defence manufacturer. The agreement extends the existing contract and would ...
Spot export prices of Indian iron ore dip by about 10 dlrs.
Jan 01, 2008 ... Spot export prices of Indian iron ore dip by about 10 dlrs New Delhi, Jan 1 (PTI) -- The spot export prices of Indian iron ore have slumped by nearly 10 dollars as its Chinese buyers are reluctant to pay a higher price for the mineral, which could deplete the bottomline of the ...
Parents who eat peanuts 'put their kids at risk of allergy'.
Jan 01, 2008 ... Parents who eat peanuts 'put their kids at risk of allergy' London, Jan 1 (PTI) -- An advice for parents addicted to peanuts -- if you want your kid not to develop allergy to the popular snack, all you have to do is to avoid eating the food at home. Researchers in ...
India beat Australia in Hopman Cup.
Jan 01, 2008 ... India beat Australia in Hopman Cup Perth, Jan 1 (PTI) -- Sania Mirza and Rohan Bopanna beat Australia 2-1 in a Group A encounter to keep India afloat in the Hopman Cup here today. Sania overcame a stiff challenge from Alicia Molik to win the women's singles clash 6-2 ...
Dena Bank appoints M Surya Naik as non-official Director.
Jan 01, 2008 ... Dena Bank appoints M Surya Naik as non-official Director Mumbai, Jan 1 (PTI) -- Public sector lender Dena Bank today said it has appointed M Surya Naik as a non-official Director on the board of the bank. The Central government has appointed M Surya Naik as the ...
Gujarat govt looks for knowledge partners to develop skills.
Jan 01, 2008 ... Gujarat govt looks for knowledge partners to develop skills New Delhi, Jan 1 (PTI) -- The BJP-led Gujarat government has started looking for private sector partners to create pool of skilled manpower in the state. The Gujarat Knowledge Corporation (GKC), a society ...
Focus on India, Pakistan not a concern right now: Ponting.
Jan 01, 2008 ... Focus on India, Pakistan not a concern right now: Ponting Sydney, Jan 1 (PTI) -- Australian skipper Ricky Ponting today admitted his teammates were rattled by reports of turmoil in Pakistan but maintained that the world champions have not lost focus of the task at hand -- ...
Onion prices decline due to heavy arrival.
Jan 01, 2008 ... Onion prices decline due to heavy arrival Nasik, Jan 1 (PTI) -- Shiv Sena will stage a `rasta-roko' at Manmad square tomorrow demanding remunerative prices for onions, according to party sources here. The stir will be led by MLA Sanjay Pawar, they said. ...
Gur up on better offtake, market remains close in UP.
Jan 01, 2008 ... Gur up on better offtake, market remains close in UP. New Delhi, Jan 1 (PTI) -- Gur prices rose by Rs 25 to Rs 50 a quintal on the wholesale gur (jaggery) market here today following paucity of stocks against increased offtake. Marketmen said restricted supply against ...
Indian accused of spiking GF's drink with abortion pill.
Jan 01, 2008 ... Indian accused of spiking GF's drink with abortion pill New York, Jan 1 (PTI) -- Police in the US state of Wisconsin are looking for a 34-year-old Indian man who allegedly spiked his pregnant girlfriend's drink with an abortion pill to kill their unborn baby. Manish ...
Pulses quiet in thin trade.
Jan 01, 2008 ... Pulses quiet in thin trade New Delhi, Jan 1 (PTI) -- The wholesale pulses market closed on a flat note today due to restricted supply against sporadic demand. Marketmen said most of the traders were in celebration mood due to new year, therefore the volume was thin ...
Home, consumer loans may come cheaper in new year Nupur Acharya Mumbai, Jan 01 (PTI) -- The New Year is likely to bring in good news for borrowers as interest rates on home and consumer loans could decline from the second quarter onward, but high fuel and food prices might play spoilsport by putting pressure on inflation, bankers and economists feel.
Jan 01, 2008 ... BANKS Home, consumer loans may come cheaper in new year Nupur Acharya Mumbai, Jan 01 (PTI) -- The New Year is likely to bring in good news for borrowers as interest rates on home and consumer loans could decline from the second quarter onward, but high fuel and food prices might ...
Copper, zinc slip on lower global advice.
Jan 01, 2008 ... Copper, zinc slip on lower global advice New Delhi, Jan 1 (PTI) -- Copper and zinc prices pegged lower in the range of Rs 2-3 each on the non-ferrous metal market here today in line with lower overseas advices amid stockist selling. Marketmen said the downtrend in ...
SAIL-CHIRIA.
Jan 01, 2008 ... SAIL-CHIRIA Denying Chiria to SAIL may derail its expansion plans:Official Priyadarshi Siddhanta New Delhi, Jan 1 (PTI) -- Rebutting the Jharkhand government's contention that SAIL does not need full reserves of iron ore from the Chiria mines, a top government official has ...
Zaheer doubtful starter after a muscle pull.
Jan 01, 2008 ... Zaheer doubtful starter after a muscle pull Sydney, Jan 1 (PTI) -- India were dealt a big blow ahead of the second cricket Test against Australia with pace spearhead Zaheer Khan rendered a doubtful starter following a muscle pull during net practice here today. Team ...
New labour contract comes into force in China.
Jan 01, 2008 ... New labour contract comes into force in China Beijing, Jan 1 (PTI) -- In the backdrop of many companies sacking their staff, China has brought into force a new labour contract law giving the staff with more than 10 years of service in a firm the right to sign contracts to ...