PTI - The Press Trust of India Ltd. back issues from September 2008:
CHINA-3RLD QUAKE (RPT).
Sep 01, 2008 ... CHINA-3RLD QUAKE (RPT) (Updating toll) 32 killed, 400 injured in southwest China quake Beijing, Aug 31 (PTI) -- The 6.1-magnitude quake that jolted southwest China's Sichuan and Yunnan provinces on Saturday has killed 32 people, destroyed at least 258,000 houses and affected ...
India-born surgeon Patel to face Aussie court in Feb next year.
Sep 01, 2008 ... India-born surgeon Patel to face Aussie court in Feb next year Melbourne, Sept 1 (PTI) -- India-born surgeon Jayant Patel, who has been facing about 14 charges of manslaughter, causing grievous bodily harm and fraud, will be facing the court for a committal hearing in February ...
Power cut experienced in many parts of the country: Shinde.
Sep 01, 2008 ... Power cut experienced in many parts of the country: Shinde Chennai, Aug 31 (PTI) -- Even as the Tamil Nadu government is under attack from political parties on the prevailing power scenario in the state, the Centre came to its rescue today, saying power cut was being experienced ...
McCain terms Palin 'a reformer', wants her help in Washington.
Sep 01, 2008 ... McCain terms Palin 'a reformer', wants her help in Washington Washington, Sept 1 (PTI) -- Republican White House hopeful Senator John McCain has termed his running mate Sarah Palin as "a reformer" who will help him reform Washington. "She is a partner and a ...
Dubai bank to curb money laundering.
Sep 01, 2008 ... Dubai bank to curb money laundering Dubai, Sept 1 (PTI) -- To keep a tab on money laundering and terror financing, a leading UAE bank has installed an integrated software solution, a first in the region. Dubai Islamic Bank has installed an integrated anti-money ...
US officials concerned over reports on Zardari's mental health.
Sep 01, 2008 ... US officials concerned over reports on Zardari's mental health New York, Sept 1 (PTI) -- Several US officials including a senior Republican senator have expressed concern over reports that Pakistan People's Party chief Asif Ali Zardari, a strong contender for presidency, was ...
North Pole becomes an 'island'.
Sep 01, 2008 ... North Pole becomes an 'island' London, Sept 1 (PTI) -- It's now a fact. The North Pole has become an "island" for the first time in history, courtesy global warming. NASA's satellite images have revealed that the melting ice has facilitated the opening up of both the ...
Mentha oil futures down in early trade.
Sep 01, 2008 ... Mentha oil futures down in early trade New Delhi, Sep 1 (PTI) -- Mentha oil futures extended its losses today to quote down in early trade on the Multi Commodity Exchange due to profit-taking by speculators, sparked by sufficient supplies in the physical markets. The ...
FIMMDA NSE - MIDIB/MIBOR.
Sep 01, 2008 ... FIMMDA NSE - MIDIB/MIBOR. Mumbai, Sept 01 (PTI) -- The National Stock Exchange (NSE) overnight Mumbai Inter-Bank mibid rate (MIBID) and Mumbai ...
Symonds mulls quitting international cricket.
Sep 01, 2008 ... Symonds mulls quitting international cricket Melbourne, Sep 1 (PTI) -- Disillusioned Australian all-rounder Andrew Symonds is mulling quitting international cricket after he was sent home by the Cricket Australia for going on a 'fishing trip' instead of attending a compulsory ...
Resurgere Mines lists with marginal premium on BSE.
Sep 01, 2008 ... Resurgere Mines lists with marginal premium on BSE Mumbai, Sep 01 (PTI) -- Resurgere Mines and Minerals India today got listed at Rs 272.05 on the Bombay Stock Exchange, with a marginal premium over its issue price of Rs 270. Within minutes of listing, scrip of the ...
Seven Pak security personnel killed in militant attack.
Sep 01, 2008 ... Seven Pak security personnel killed in militant attack Islamabad, Sep 1 (PTI) -- Seven Pakistani security personnel were today killed when Taliban militants ambushed their vehicle near a strategic tunnel in the troubled North West Frontier Province. The security ...
Two foetuses in Tutankhamun's tomb are his 'twin daughters'.
Sep 01, 2008 ... Two foetuses in Tutankhamun's tomb are his 'twin daughters' London, Sept 1 (PTI) -- Two still-born babies found in the tomb of Egyptian Pharaoh Tutankhamun are the "boy King's" twin daughters, anatomists have claimed. A team from Liverpool University in Britain, led ...
VP pickups fail to enthuse voters: poll.
Sep 01, 2008 ... VP pickups fail to enthuse voters: poll New York, Sept 1 (PTI) -- Neither Democrats nor Republicans have received boost among the voters after Barack Obama and John McCain announced their running mates, a new poll shows. The poll released by CNN on the eve of the ...
PAK-ATTACK.
Sep 01, 2008 ... PAK-ATTACK (Upgrading) Seven Pak security personnel killed in militant attack Islamabad, Sep 1 (PTI) -- Seven Pakistani security personnel were today killed when Taliban militants ambushed their vehicle near a strategic tunnel in the troubled North West Frontier Province. ...
GUSTAV LD CONVENTION.
Sep 01, 2008 ... GUSTAV LD CONVENTION (CHANGING SLUG) Amid Gustav fear Rep Convn to take essential issues Washington, Sept 1 (PTI) -- Amidst speculation of Hurrican Gustav touching the US shores today, most of the programmes of Republican National Convention have been put on hold with White ...
Rupee hits over 17-month low at 44.20/23 dlr in early trade.
Sep 01, 2008 ... Rupee hits over 17-month low at 44.20/23 dlr in early trade Mumbai, Sep 1 (PTI) -- The Indian rupee hit a 17-month low at 44.20/23, 28 paise cheaper from its last close against the greenback, during morning trading today on heavy dollar demand from importers amid weak equity ...
Sugar futures rise in early trade.
Sep 01, 2008 ... Sugar futures rise in early trade New Delhi, Sep 01 (PTI) -- Sugar prices rose today in early trade on the domestic futures market on expectations of a pick-up in demand in the spot market ahead of festive season. At 1100 hrs, most-active September contract for sugar ...
Democrats take one pc lead over Republicans.
Sep 01, 2008 ... Democrats take one pc lead over Republicans Washington, Sept 1 (PTI) -- On the eve of a watered down Republican Convention in St Paul, Minnesota, a national poll suggests that the race for the White House remains dead even. According to CNN/Opinion Research Corp poll, ...
FIRE (rpt).
Sep 01, 2008 ... FIRE (rpt) (Rpt) Fire at commercial building Chennai, Sep 1 (PTI) -- A major fire today broke out on the fourth floor of a big shop, which also sells furniture, at the busy Ranganathan Street in south Chennai. ...
Jeera futures up on export demand, tight supply.
Sep 01, 2008 ... Jeera futures up on export demand, tight supply New Delhi, Sep 01 (PTI) -- Supported by rising export demand and restricted arrivals in spot markets, jeera futures today maintained its rising trend in early trading on the National Commodity and Derivatives Exchange. ...
Maruti Suzuki August sales falls by 9.19 pc.
Sep 01, 2008 ... Maruti Suzuki August sales falls by 9.19 pc New Delhi, Sep 1 (PTI) -- Country's biggest car maker Maruti Suzuki today reported 9.19 per cent decline in sales during August at 59,908 units as against 65,968 units in the same month last year. The domestic sales stood at ...
Chinese man gets death sentence for killing cops.
Sep 01, 2008 ... Chinese man gets death sentence for killing cops Beijing, Sep 1 (PTI) -- A Chinese court today awarded death sentence to a man for killing six policemen and injuring four others in a knife attack in Shanghai two months ago. Yang Jia, 28, was earlier found guilty of ...
Taking stairs instead of lift 'could save your life'.
Sep 01, 2008 ... Taking stairs instead of lift 'could save your life' London, Sept 1 (PTI) -- Attention all office-goers and shoppers! Take the stairs instead of the lift or escalator at work or mall, for a study has revealed that climbing a flight could save your life. Swiss ...
Symonds unsure about touring India, mulls retirement.
Sep 01, 2008 ... Symonds unsure about touring India, mulls retirement Melbourne, Sep 1 (PTI) -- As concerns are raised over his commitment towards the national team, disillusioned Australian cricketer Andrew Symonds is unsure if he would tour India for a four-Test series next month and mulls ...
TVS Motor's two-wheeler sales jump 11.28 pc in August.
Sep 01, 2008 ... TVS Motor's two-wheeler sales jump 11.28 pc in August New Delhi, Sep 1 (PTI) -- TVS Motor Company today reported a jump of 11.28 per cent in its total two-wheeler sales, during August at 1,14,321 units compared to 1,02,734 units for the same month last year. During ...
MIDDAY-MIBOR.
Sep 01, 2008 ... MIDDAY-MIBOR Mumbai, Sept 01 (PTI) -- CategoryTimeMibid Standard MiborStandard Rate Deviation Rate Deviation ------------------------------------------------------------ Overnight 9.40 A.M. 9.310.01009.39 0.0089 ...
Muzaffarnagar to host ITF women's meet from Nov 1.
Sep 01, 2008 ... Muzaffarnagar to host ITF women's meet from Nov 1 Muzaffarnagar, Sept 1 (PTI) -- The International Tennis Federation (ITF) has allotted the USD 10000 ITF women's tennis tournament to the city from ...
Pepper futures up on short-covering.
Sep 01, 2008 ... Pepper futures up on short-covering New Delhi, Sep 01 (PTI) -- Pepper futures gained today on the National Commodity and Derivatives Exchange on short-covering by speculators, driven by tight arrivals in the spot markets. At 1145 hrs on the NCDEX counter, pepper for ...
Turmeric futures up marginally as demand pics up.
Sep 01, 2008 ... Turmeric futures up marginally as demand pics up New Delhi, Sep 1 (PTI) -- Turmeric futures rose marginally in early trading on the country's leading National Commodity and Derivatives Exchange on buying by speculators, driven by lower buying in the spot market in view of ...
JUTESPOT KOL OPEN.
Sep 01, 2008 ... JUTESPOT KOL OPEN Kolkata, sept 01 (PTI) -- jute spot prices : w-five raw-jute rdy 1465.00 b twills 1020gms rdy 3075.00 sep 3150.00 oct 3200.00 nov 3250.00 dec ...
When Evander Holyfield came looking for Vijender.
Sep 01, 2008 ... When Evander Holyfield came looking for Vijender Poonam Mehra Bhiwani (Haryana), Sep 1 (PTI) -- Beijing gave Vijender Singh the most cherished moments of his fledgling career but the one thing the Olympic bronze medallist missed out there was a chance to meet American ...
Two million people leave US gulf states as Gustav storm approaches.
Sep 01, 2008 ... Two million people leave US gulf states as Gustav storm approaches Dharam Shourie New York, Sept 1 (PTI) -- Jet speed winds and heavy rains from the approaching powerful Hurricane Gustav began lashing the US Gulf coast early today, but its fury was greeted mostly by ...
Army, police launches fresh combing operations in Jammu.
Sep 01, 2008 ... Army, police launches fresh combing operations in Jammu Jammu, Sep 1 (PTI) -- Army and Police have today launched a major search operation in the city following reports of the movement of some suspected militants. After receiving information about the presence of ...
Inflation, input cost may add to SAIL's capital expenditure.
Sep 01, 2008 ... Inflation, input cost may add to SAIL's capital expenditure New Delhi, Sept 1 (PTI) -- The inflationary trend and rise in input costs are likely to escalate capital expenditure of India's leading steel maker SAIL in achieving the ambitious 26.18 million tons of hot metal ...
LAF AUCTION RESULTS - RBI.
Sep 01, 2008 ... LAF AUCTION RESULTS - RBI Mumbai, Sep 01 (PTI) -- Liquidity adjustment facility (LAF)- auction results: The results of the RBI repo/reverse repo auctions held in morning on Sep 01, 2008 are: amount(face value in Rs crore) Item 1 day Reverse Repo 1 day ...
Bajaj motorcycle sales up 5 pc in Aug.(Financial report)
Sep 01, 2008 ... Bajaj motorcycle sales up 5 pc in Aug New Delhi, Sep 1 (PTI) -- Country's second largest two- wheeler maker Bajaj Auto today reported a five per cent rise in its motorcycle sales in August at 1,75,274 units against 1,67,483 units in the same month last year. Total ...
CDI to grant interest free loan to shareholders.
Sep 01, 2008 ... CDI to grant interest free loan to shareholders Chandigarh, Sep 1 (PTI) -- Integrated media and entertainment company Compact Disc India has decided to grant interest-free loan to those holding shares for the last 10 years to enable them to meet their personal, medical and ...
SPORT VIJENDER MATTHEWS.
Sep 01, 2008 ... SPORT VIJENDER MATTHEWS Heath Matthews' healing touch in India's Beijing boxing glory Poonam Mehra (with pix) Bhiwani (Haryana), Sep 1 (PTI) -- Left out of the Indian contingent initially, it was physio Heath Matthews' healing touch that proved instrumental in getting ...
MONEY-MARKET-OPERATIONS-RBI.
Sep 01, 2008 ... MONEY-MARKET-OPERATIONS-RBI Mumbai, Sep 1 (PTI) -- Money market operations on August 29, 2008. (Amount in Rupees crore, Rate in per cent) Volume Weighted Range (One Leg)Avg.Rate A. Overnight segment: (I+II+III) 2,270.33 4.93 2.00 - ...
3M launches technology for dental care.
Sep 01, 2008 ... 3M launches technology for dental care Mumbai, Sep 1 (PTI) -- 3M Healthcare today said it has launched a computerised technique which will replicate the look and feel of a natural tooth. "Lava crowns and bridges are restorations that are fracture-resistant and inert ...
Indo-Asian Fusegear bags Rs 23 cr order from West Africa.
Sep 01, 2008 ... Indo-Asian Fusegear bags Rs 23 cr order from West Africa New Delhi, Sep 1 (PTI) -- Electrical equipment maker Indo Asian Fusegear Limited (IAFL) has bagged an order of Rs 23 crore for export of electrical distribution equipment to West Africa. "IAFL has secured an ...
Further correction in steel prices soon.
Sep 01, 2008 ... Further correction in steel prices soon New Delhi, Sep 1 (PTI) -- A correction in steel prices is likely soon on the back of softening trend in global markets, Steel Minister Ram Vilas Paswan said today. "As per present indications, further correction in the prices ...
SC refuses to stay Allahabad HC's judgement on cane price.
Sep 01, 2008 ... SC refuses to stay Allahabad HC's judgement on cane price New Delhi, Sept 1 (PTI) -- Sugar mills in Uttar Pradesh will have to pay farmers extra Rs 1,480 crore following the Supreme Court's refusal to stay the Allahabad High Court's judgement that upheld the state price of cane ...
Rising income and awareness will drive pharma growth: CII.
Sep 01, 2008 ... Rising income and awareness will drive pharma growth: CII New Delhi, Sep 1 (PTI) -- The Rs 36,000 crore Indian pharmaceutical market is likely to grow at 19.4 per cent on the back of rising health consciousness and increasing affordability of the expanding middle class coupled ...
Aban Offshore arm's JV bags USD 271 mn order from Maersk Oil.
Sep 01, 2008 ... Aban Offshore arm's JV bags USD 271 mn order from Maersk Oil Mumbai, Sep 1 (PTI) -- Offshore drilling and oil field services provider Aban Offshore today said a joint venture of its subsidiary has bagged 271 million dollar (about Rs 1,191 crore) order from Maersk Oil Angola. ...
Govt may not relax Euro-IV deadline.
Sep 01, 2008 ... Govt may not relax Euro-IV deadline New Delhi, Sep 1 (PTI) -- The government is unlikely to relax the 2010 deadline for introduction of Euro IV grade fuel in the country and may ask state refiners to expedite upgradation of their units to meet the schedule. State-run ...
Base metals down as inventory climbs, lacklustre demand.
Sep 01, 2008 ... Base metals down as inventory climbs, lacklustre demand New Delhi, Sep 1 (PTI) -- Amid rising global inventories and worries over lacklustre global demand, copper led the fall in base metal prices on the Multi Commodity Exchange today. The most-active November ...
Panag visits flood-affected areas, Army intensifies relief.
Sep 01, 2008 ... Panag visits flood-affected areas, Army intensifies relief New Delhi, Sept 1 (PTI) -- To intensify the ongoing rescue work in Bihar's flood affected areas, the Army today rushed 16 additional columns of men to join relief efforts, even as Central Army Commander Lt Gen H S Panag ...
Petrol, diesel prices will not be cut for now: Deora.
Sep 01, 2008 ... Petrol, diesel prices will not be cut for now: Deora New Delhi, Sep 1 (PTI) -- Government today ruled out an immediate reduction in petrol and diesel prices as state-run firms are still running into daily loss of over Rs 400 crore despite softening in international oil prices. ...
Army intensifies relief operations in Bihar.
Sep 01, 2008 ... Army intensifies relief operations in Bihar New Delhi, Sept 1 (PTI) -- To intensify the ongoing rescue work in Bihar's flood affected areas, the Army today rushed 16 additional columns comprising about 2,000 men to join the relief efforts. Commander of the Army's ...
Additional kerosene, free LPG for flood-hit Bihar.
Sep 01, 2008 ... Additional kerosene, free LPG for flood-hit Bihar New Delhi, Sep 1 (PTI) -- The Centre today announced release of additional kerosene and free domestic cooking gas for the flood-hit areas of Bihar. "The flood situation in Bihar is very grim. We are doing all that is ...
Expert committee to suggest new alignment in Katra-Qazigund.
Sep 01, 2008 ... Expert committee to suggest new alignment in Katra-Qazigund New Delhi, Sept 1 (PTI) -- A six-member expert committee has been formed by the railways to suggest a new alignment in the Katra-Qazigund section of the Kashmir rail link project. Headed by V K Agnihotri, a ...
Pak launches search operation for missing Chinese engineers.
Sep 01, 2008 ... Pak launches search operation for missing Chinese engineers Islamabad, Sep 1 (PTI) -- Pakistani police have launched a search operation for two Chinese engineers who went missing in the country's restive North West Frontier Province last week. The Chinese engineers of ...
Toll in China quake rises to 38.
Sep 01, 2008 ... Toll in China quake rises to 38 Beijing, Sept 1 (PTI) -- The toll in the 6.1-magnitude quake that hit southwestern China on Saturday rose to 38 today, as massive relief and rescue operations continue. Huili county, the worst hit in Sichuan, registered five more deaths ...
China to build world's fastest rail link.
Sep 01, 2008 ... China to build world's fastest rail link Beijing, Sept 1 (PTI) -- China plans to build the world's fastest rail line linking its capital Beijing with financial capital Shanghai, which will cut the journey time to four hours as compared to current 10-12 hours. New ...
Drive in SAfrica to raise funds for Bihar flood victims.
Sep 01, 2008 ... Drive in SAfrica to raise funds for Bihar flood victims Durban, Sept 1 (PTI) -- Relief for Bihar's flood victims is pouring in from as far as South Africa, with a prominent Indian-origin businessman, having roots in the state, launching a drive to raise funds. ...
Only a govt of national consensus can solve problems: Zardari.
Sep 01, 2008 ... Only a govt of national consensus can solve problems: Zardari Islamabad, Sep 1 (PTI) -- With just five days to go for the crucial Presidential election, Asif Ali Zardari, the front runner for the post and Pakistan People's Party candidate has said he believes that a government ...
Paes-Dlouhy in US Open quarters.
Sep 01, 2008 ... Paes-Dlouhy in US Open quarters New York, Sep 1 (PTI) -- Seventh seeds Leander Paes and his Czech partner Lukas Dlouhy advanced to the US Open men's doubles quarterfinals with a comfortable straight-set victory over South African Rik De Voest and Australia's Ashley Fisher here. ...
13 people killed as violence escalates in NWFP.
Sep 01, 2008 ... 13 people killed as violence escalates in NWFP Islamabad, Sep 1 (PTI) -- In escalating militant violence in Pakistan's restive North West Frontier Province, seven security personnel were today killed in an ambush by Taliban militia and six civilians reportedly died in a ...
US officials worried about Zardari's control over N-arsenal.
Sep 01, 2008 ... US officials worried about Zardari's control over N-arsenal New York, Sep 1 (PTI) -- Several US officials have expressed concern over reports that PPP chief Asif Ali Zardari, who was diagnosed with mental problems as late as last year, will have partial control over Pakistan's ...
95 killed in clashes between rival tribes in Pakistan.
Sep 01, 2008 ... 95 killed in clashes between rival tribes in Pakistan Islamabad, Sep 1 (PTI) -- Upto 95 people were reportedly killed and 200 injured in a single day of clashes between rival tribes in Pakistan's troubled North West Frontier Province which is already engulfed by steep rise in ...
Sunderban residents plant mangroves to counter climate change.
Sep 01, 2008 ... Sunderban residents plant mangroves to counter climate change Amitava Das Sunderbans (WB), Sept 1 (PTI) -- Kabita Patra and her family members at Madanganj village in Namkhana island of the Sunderbans every night go to sleep with lurking fears of getting drowned if ...
AyurVAID to set up 40 hospitals across India.
Sep 01, 2008 ... AyurVAID to set up 40 hospitals across India Bangalore, Sep 1 (PTI) -- After establishing two hospitals in Kerala, new generation hospital chain AyurVAID Hospitals will set up 40 ayurveda hospitals integrated with modern medicines across the country, said AyurVAID Managing ...
LANKA-CLASHES.
Sep 01, 2008 ... LANKA-CLASHES 43 killed in Lanka clashes as army captures key LTTE outposts T V Sriram Colombo,Sept 1 (PTI) -- At least 41 Tamil Tigers and two armymen were killed in clashes as troops gained control over key LTTE outposts in the rebel stronghold of Mullaittivuin northern Sri ...