PTI - The Press Trust of India Ltd. back issues from April 2009:
MCX-INDICES.
Apr 01, 2009 ... MCX-INDICES Mumbai, Mar 31 (PTI) ----------------------------------------------------- INDEX OPEN HIGH LOW CLOSE ----------------------------------------------------- MCX FUTURES MARKET ----------------------------------------------------- MCXCOMDEX 2022.34 ...
Bhowmick to remain East Bengal coach next season.
Apr 01, 2009 ... Bhowmick to remain East Bengal coach next season Kolkata, Mar 31 (PTI) East Bengal, one of the top soccer clubs in the country, would keep present coach Subhas Bhowmick to guide their soccer team for next season. East Bengal President Pranabendu Dasgupta after a ...
2 NRIs honoured for community work in Leicester.
Apr 01, 2009 ... 2 NRIs honoured for community work in Leicester London, Apr 1 (PTI) Two Indian-origin residents of Leicester have been felicitated with 'Honoured Citizen Awards' for their contribution in improving lives of people in their communities. Jasoda Ramanbhai Patel has been ...
UK man held for killing Indian merchant navy officer.
Apr 01, 2009 ... UK man held for killing Indian merchant navy officer By: Prasun Sonwalkar London, Apr 1 (PTI) One person has been arrested in connection with the murder of an Indian merchant navy officer Kunal Mohanty, who died following stab wounds in the Gorbals area of the city, ...
Indian doctor in UK convicted of sexual assault.
Apr 01, 2009 ... Indian doctor in UK convicted of sexual assault By: Prasun Sonwalkar London, Apr 1 (PTI) An Indian-origin doctor has been found guilty of sexually assaulting two women patients and is likely to face jail sentence. Rajinder Aggarwal, 54, who has been found ...
Pak wrong to think India gaining control in Afghanistan:McCain.
Apr 01, 2009 ... Pak wrong to think India gaining control in Afghanistan:McCain Washington, Apr 1 (PTI) The ruling establishments in Pakistan wrongly believes that India is increasingly gaining control in Afghanistan, Senator John McCain has said. "India is very interesting, in my ...
US, Iraqi officials fear reemergence of insurgency: report.
Apr 01, 2009 ... US, Iraqi officials fear reemergence of insurgency: report New York, Apr 1 (PTI) American and Iraqi security officials fear that lethal insurgency could reemerge with the US troops withdrawing from cities, a media report said today, stressing that jihadi and Baath militants are ...
Af-Pak a responsibility of the world; not us alone: US.
Apr 01, 2009 ... Af-Pak a responsibility of the world; not us alone: US Washington, Apr 1 (PTI) Solving the problem of terrorism in Afghanistan and Pakistan is the responsibility of the entire world community and not the United States alone, a senior Obama administration official has said. ...
Show results that you are serious: US to Pakistan.
Apr 01, 2009 ... Show results that you are serious: US to Pakistan Washington, Apr 1 (PTI) The United States has asked Pakistan to prove its seriousness in fighting terrorism by matching their rhetoric with that of action on the ground than by mere "verbal commitment". Special US ...
US touches base with Iran at The Hague.
Apr 01, 2009 ... US touches base with Iran at The Hague By: Lalit K Jha Washington, Apr 1 (PTI) The Special US Representative for Pakistan and Afghanistan Richard Holbrooke met the Deputy Foreign Minister of Iran Medhi Akhundzadeh on the sidelines of the one-day international ...
Fed tax on cigarette goes up; officials expect smokers to quit.
Apr 01, 2009 ... Fed tax on cigarette goes up; officials expect smokers to quit New York, April 1 (PTI) New York City health officials expect at least 20,000 people to end their love affair with nicotine as increase of 62-cent in federal tax sends the price of a pack cigarette to more than USD 9 ...
Pak should break links with terror elements: Expert.
Apr 01, 2009 ... Pak should break links with terror elements: Expert By: Lalit K Jha Washington, Apr 1 (PTI) Observing that Pakistani security officials support and guide terrorists in their activities, a South Asian expert today said the country needs to "fully break" its links with ...
US to run for a seat on UN Human Rights Council.
Apr 01, 2009 ... US to run for a seat on UN Human Rights Council By: Lalit K Jha Washington, Apr 1 (PTI) In a deviation from policies of the Bush Administration, the United States has decided to run for a seat on the UN Human Rights Council with the goal of making it a more effective ...
Ban condemns Lahore attack.
Apr 01, 2009 ... Ban condemns Lahore attack United Nations, Apr 1 (PTI) UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon has condemned Monday's terror attack on a police academy in Lahore. "He extends his sympathies to the families of those killed and to the injured," ...
Hero Honda sales in March up 10 pc to 35,3342 units.
Apr 01, 2009 ... Hero Honda sales in March up 10 pc to 35,3342 units New Delhi, Apr 1 (PTI) The country's largest two-wheeler maker, Hero Honda, today said it has reported a 10 per cent increase in sales in March at 3,53,342 units as against 3,20,594 units the same month last year. ...
Hadlee to be inducted in ICC Hall of Fame during Ind-NZ Test.
Apr 01, 2009 ... Hadlee to be inducted in ICC Hall of Fame during Ind-NZ Test Dubai, Apr 1 (PTI) Legendary all-rounder Richard Hadlee will be formally inducted into the ICC Cricket Hall of Fame on the first day of third Test between India and New Zealand starting April 3 in Wellington. ...
Forex, money markets close.
Apr 01, 2009 ... Forex, money markets close Mumbai, Apr 1 (PTI) The currency and money markets will not be open for trading today as banks close their accounts for ...
US plans USD 2.8 billion military aid to Pakistan: report.
Apr 01, 2009 ... US plans USD 2.8 billion military aid to Pakistan: report By: Lalit K Jha Washington, Apr 1 (PTI) The US is planning a USD 2.8 billion military aid to Pakistan to successfully fight terrorism, but Washington would ensure that the money is not spent in a way that would ...
Miandad returns to PCB more powerful, better paid.
Apr 01, 2009 ... Miandad returns to PCB more powerful, better paid Karachi, Apr 1 (PTI) Former captain Javed Miandad has not just managed a triumphant return to the Pakistan Cricket Board on his own terms but has also got the salary package he had asked for initially. Sources close to ...
'Sex and the City' to move to London.
Apr 01, 2009 ... 'Sex and the City' to move to London London, April 1(PTI) The sequel to the superhit 'Sex and the City Movie' based on the popular TV series of the same name will pack in a new surprise for fans, with a source claiming that the film will be based in London. The ...
Pamela Anderson turns fashion designer.
Apr 01, 2009 ... Pamela Anderson turns fashion designer London, April 1(PTI) After walking the ramp for designers like Vivienne Westwood and Ritchie Rich, Pamela Anderson is turning fashion designer with an environment friendly fashion line. The former Playmate who is an ardent ...
PCB faces Rs 12 million lawsuit.
Apr 01, 2009 ... PCB faces Rs 12 million lawsuit Karachi, Apr 1 (PTI) The Pakistan Cricket Board is facing a Rs 12 million lawsuit by the owner of a security agency who has accused the PCB of evicting his office at the National Stadium against the terms of contract. According to ...
Corporation Bank slashes lending rate to 12 pc.
Apr 01, 2009 ... Corporation Bank slashes lending rate to 12 pc Mumbai, Apr 1 (PTI) State-run lender Corporation Bank today joined the league of 12 other public sector lenders in cutting its benchmark lending rate from today. In a filing to the Bombay Stock Exchange, the bank said ...
Rock legend Jimi Hendrix's childhood home demolished.
Apr 01, 2009 ... Rock legend Jimi Hendrix's childhood home demolished Washington, Apr 1(PTI) The childhood home of guitar legend Jimi Hendrix has been demolished following a ruling by the local authorities of Renton. Despite an eight-year USD 100,000-effort by a Seattle real-estate ...
Orkut, Facebook, MP3 format-- Delhi BJP to try it all.
Apr 01, 2009 ... Orkut, Facebook, MP3 format-- Delhi BJP to try it all New Delhi, Apr 1 (PTI) Don't be surprised if the next call on your cell phone is from your area candidate or you come across a very catchy ring tone promoting BJP with the IT cell of the Delhi unit of the party coming out ...
Are men the weaker sex?
Apr 01, 2009 ... Are men the weaker sex? Washington, Apr 1 (PTI) Are men the weaker sex? Well, a new study has found scientific evidence that a male baby is born with more associated risks than his female counterparts. In the study of 66,000 births, Israeli researchers have found that ...
New CII chief to promote political donations by cheque.
Apr 01, 2009 ... New CII chief to promote political donations by cheque New Delhi, Apr 1 (PTI) As campaigning picks up for the Lok Sabha elections, the newly elected President of industry body CII, Venu Srinivasan, has said he will promote a transparent way of donations to political parties by ...
NHAI expects over Rs 1,700-cr toll collection in 2008-09.
Apr 01, 2009 ... NHAI expects over Rs 1,700-cr toll collection in 2008-09 New Delhi, Apr 1 (PTI) The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) expects to exceed its toll revenue target in the 2008-09 fiscal and cross over Rs 1,700 crore on the back of increased collections. "We ...
FCI to sell 3.26 lakh tonnes of maize in Karnataka.
Apr 01, 2009 ... FCI to sell 3.26 lakh tonnes of maize in Karnataka New Delhi, Apr 1 (PTI) Food Corporation of India (FCI), the nodal agency for foodgrains procurement and distribution, plans to sell 3.26 lakh tonnes of maize in Karnataka. The corporation has floated a tender inviting ...
Pak 'epicentre of terrorism', says PM.
Apr 01, 2009 ... Pak 'epicentre of terrorism', says PM London, Apr 1 (PTI) Calling Pakistan the "epicentre of terrorism", Prime Minister Manmohan Singh has said the world community "has to come to grips with this harsh reality" and slammed Islamabad for failing to take "effective action" to ...
HCC bags Rs 688-cr order from Bhutan.
Apr 01, 2009 ... HCC bags Rs 688-cr order from Bhutan Mumbai, Apr 1 (PTI) Infrastructure developer HCC today said it has received a hydro- electric project worth Rs 688.06 crore from Bhutan for contruction-related works. In a filing to the Bombay Stock Exchange Hindustan Construction ...
MMTC to import 35,000 tonnes of yellow peas.
Apr 01, 2009 ... MMTC to import 35,000 tonnes of yellow peas New Delhi, Apr 1 (PTI) State-run trading firm MMTC has invited bids for the import of 35,000 tonnes of yellow peas to be delivered between September and October. The bids will close on April 9 and the decision on the tender ...
New CII chief to promote political donations by cheque.
Apr 01, 2009 ... New CII chief to promote political donations by cheque New Delhi, Apr 1 (PTI) As campaigning picks up for the Lok Sabha elections, the newly elected President of industry body CII, Venu Srinivasan, has said he will promote a transparent way of donations to political parties by ...
TVS Motors March sales up 4 pc.(Financial report)
Apr 01, 2009 ... TVS Motors March sales up 4 pc New Delhi, Apr 1 (PTI) TVS Motor Company today reported a four per cent growth in sales during March at 1,21,988 units as against 1,17,045 units in the same month last year. The company said its sales growth was mainly on account of ...
UN agencies worried for Gaza patients requiring spcl treatment.
Apr 01, 2009 ... UN agencies worried for Gaza patients requiring spcl treatment By: Dharam Shourie New York, Apr 1 (PTI) UN agencies operating in the Gaza Strip have voiced serious concern over the halt in patients leaving the restive region for specialised hospital treatment after ...
L&T bags order worth Rs 1,245 cr from Bhutan.
Apr 01, 2009 ... L&T bags order worth Rs 1,245 cr from Bhutan Mumbai, Apr 1 (PTI) Infrastructure major Larsen & Toubro today said it has received a contract worth Rs 1,245 crore for construction-related works at the Punatsangchhu Hydroelectric project in Bhutan. In a filing to the ...
KOLKATA COMMODITIES OPENING.
Apr 01, 2009 ... KOLKATA COMMODITIES OPENING Kolkata, apr 01 (pti) bullion : silver rdy 22,250.00 --- seeds & oils : groundnutoil 1025.00 mustard oil (agmark) 6600.00 castor oil 5800.00 linseed oil 6000.00 til oil 6000.00 mahua oil 3300.00 --- coconut oil : cochin quality rdy 6600.00 local ...
12 militants killed in US drone attack in Pak tribal area.
Apr 01, 2009 ... 12 militants killed in US drone attack in Pak tribal area Islamabad, Apr 1 (PTI) A US drone fired missiles at a key Taliban base in Pakistan's restive northwest tribal region bordering Afghanistan today, killing at least 12 militants and injuring over 15 others. The ...
SC dismisses Grasim Industries' plea.
Apr 01, 2009 ... SC dismisses Grasim Industries' plea New Delhi, Apr 1 (PTI) The Supreme Court has allowed the Union Textiles Ministry to move against Grasim Industries Ltd, which the Government alleges has violated the official order on packaging cement. A bench headed by Justice B N ...
Sugar futures up on summer-season demand.
Apr 01, 2009 ... Sugar futures up on summer-season demand New Delhi, Apr 1 (PTI) Sugar gathered 0.70 per cent in futures trade today, continuing its upward march for the third straight session in a row, on the back of good demand in the spot markets even as the Government allocated higher quota ...
New Zealand's former PM appointed as UNDP chief.
Apr 01, 2009 ... New Zealand's former PM appointed as UNDP chief United Nations, Apr 1 (PTI) New Zealand's former Prime Minister Helen Clark has been appointed as the new head of the United Nations' Development Programme (UNDP). She replaces Kemal Dervis of Turkey, who had been ...
Seaming track, cold conditions not a worry for Kirsten.
Apr 01, 2009 ... Seaming track, cold conditions not a worry for Kirsten By: Joseph Hoover Wellington, Apr 1 (PTI) Undaunted by the traditionally seam-friendly Basin Reserve track, India coach Gary Kirsten today said his side will have no trouble adjusting to it in the third and final ...
McCullum seeks weather-gods' help for series-levelling win.
Apr 01, 2009 ... McCullum seeks weather-gods' help for series-levelling win By: Joseph Hoover Wellington, Apr 1 (PTI) Explosive New Zealand batsman Brendon McCullum is hoping that the cold and blustery conditions prevailing here would work to the home side's advantage and help them to ...
Paes-Dlouhy pair crasges out of Miami Masters.
Apr 01, 2009 ... Paes-Dlouhy pair crasges out of Miami Masters Miami (Florida), Apr 1 (PTI) Fourth seeds Leander Paes and Lukas Dlouhy crashed out of the Miami Masters with a shocking straight-set defeat at the hands of the unseeded Czech-Slovak pair of Frantisek Cermak and Michal Mertinak in ...
Spices futures up on output concerns, firm spot demand.
Apr 01, 2009 ... Spices futures up on output concerns, firm spot demand New Delhi, Apr 1 (PTI) The spices pack, led by jeera and turmeric, staged recovery in futures trade today, largely on the back of output shortfall worries due to adverse weather conditions in growing regions during the ...
I am not constrained by Sonia: Manmohan.
Apr 01, 2009 ... I am not constrained by Sonia: Manmohan London, Apr 1 (PTI) Dismissing Opposition claims that he is constrained by Sonia Gandhi, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh has said the Congress chief has carried the "heavy burden" of looking after the party enabling him to concentrate on ...
RBI-MONEY MARKET OPERATIONS.
Apr 01, 2009 ... RBI-MONEY MARKET OPERATIONS Mumbai, April 01 (PTI) Money market operations on Mar 31, 2009. (Amount in Rupees crore, Rate in per cent) Volume Weighted Range (One Leg)Avg.Rate -- A. Overnight segment: (I+II+III) 58,440.05 4.64 ...
Hyundai March sales fall by 15.81 pc.
Apr 01, 2009 ... Hyundai March sales fall by 15.81 pc New Delhi, Apr 1 (PTI) The country's second largest carmaker Hyundai Motor India today reported a 15.81 per cent decline in its domestic passenger car sales at 24,754 units during March as against 29,401 units in the corresponding month of ...
Hindustan Zinc slashes silver rates.
Apr 01, 2009 ... Hindustan Zinc slashes silver rates New Delhi, Apr 1 (PTI) Vedanta Resources group firm Hindustan Zinc today said it has reduced prices of silver by Rs 90 to Rs 21,970 a kg. "The price revision is effective from today," a company circular said, adding the prices are ...
Hundreds of migrants feared drowned off Libya.
Apr 01, 2009 ... Hundreds of migrants feared drowned off Libya New York, Apr 1 (PTI) Hundreds of people seeking better lives in Europe are missing after an overcrowded wooden fishing boat packed with migrants capsized in stormy waters off the coast of Libya. Although details are ...
Drawn second Test physically tiring but rewarding: Martin.
Apr 01, 2009 ... Drawn second Test physically tiring but rewarding: Martin By: Joseph Hoover Wellington, Apr 1 (PTI) India escaped with a draw in the second Test in Napier despite New Zealand's domination but pacer Chris Martin today said his team still considers it a "rewarding" ...
Continue fiscal stimulus, Manmohan Singh tells world economies.
Apr 01, 2009 ... Continue fiscal stimulus, Manmohan Singh tells world economies London, Apr 1 (PTI) Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh has urged the world economies to continue with stimulus packages till 2010 and avoid all kinds of protectionism including in the financial sector to battle the ...
Prabhakaran's son injured in clashes with SL army: Officials.
Apr 01, 2009 ... Prabhakaran's son injured in clashes with SL army: Officials By: T V Sriram Colombo, Apr 1 (PTI) LTTE supremo V Prabhakaran's son Charles Anthony has been injured in fierce clashes with the Sri Lankan security forces in the island's embattled north, officials said ...
Stallone recreating Gadar scene is no big deal: Sunny Deol.
Apr 01, 2009 ... Stallone recreating Gadar scene is no big deal: Sunny Deol By: Kripa Krishnan New Delhi, Apr 1 (PTI) While the rest of the film industry is buzzing about the famous hand pump wielding scene from 'Gadar' recreated by Hollywood legend Sylvester Stallone in 'Kambakkht ...
IPL publicist expects full house in South Africa.
Apr 01, 2009 ... IPL publicist expects full house in South Africa Durban, Apr 1 (PTI) Filling stadiums in South Africa would be one of the biggest challenges facing the Indian Premier League but its publicist Percy Dubash expressed confidence that a large number of fans from India and abroad ...
Exports decline 21.7 pc in February.
Apr 01, 2009 ... Exports decline 21.7 pc in February New Delhi, Apr 1 (PTI) India's exports declined by 21.7 per cent in February over the year-ago period, posting contraction for the fifth month running, under the impact of demand slowdown in major global markets. Exports dropped to ...
President takes maiden flight on IAF's VVIP jet.
Apr 01, 2009 ... President takes maiden flight on IAF's VVIP jet New Delhi, April 1 (PTI) Ushering an era of power-jetting-in-style for VVIPs, President Pratibha Patil today formally inducted the Indian Air Force's newly-acquired, highly-secure Boeing Business Jets (BBJs) and embarked on her ...
Apollo Tyres' Rs 122 cr-share buyback to begin on April 23.
Apr 01, 2009 ... Apollo Tyres' Rs 122 cr-share buyback to begin on April 23 Mumbai, Apr 1 (PTI) Apollo Tyres has said that its Rs 122-crore share buyback offer will begin on April 23. In a filing to the Bombay Stock Exchange, Apollo Tyres said the buyback offer would open on April 23 ...
India Yamaha Motor's March sales up by 45.26 pc.(Financial report)
Apr 01, 2009 ... India Yamaha Motor's March sales up by 45.26 pc New Delhi, Apr 1 (PTI) Two-wheeler maker India Yamaha Motor today reported a 45.26 per cent increase in its sales during March at 14,558 units as against 10,022 units sold in the same month last year. ...
Escalating violence displaces civilians from their homes: UN.
Apr 01, 2009 ... Escalating violence displaces civilians from their homes: UN New York, Apr 1 (PTI) Intensified clashes in the Central African Republic have driven tens of thousands of civilians from their homes, the United Nations reported today, noting that the unrest could prolong the ...
KP's frustration has been building up since India debacle.
Apr 01, 2009 ... KP's frustration has been building up since India debacle London, Apr 1 (PTI) Kevin Pietersen says the frustration he has exhibited during England's tour of West Indies has been building up since the humiliating Test and ODI defeats against India and was compounded by the team's ...
I am apprehensive about taking up direction: Sharmila Tagore.
Apr 01, 2009 ... I am apprehensive about taking up direction: Sharmila Tagore By: Bedika New Delhi, Apr 1 (PTI) After enjoying a "beautiful innings" as an actor, Sharmila Tagore now aspires to be a director but is apprehensive amidst the new crop of young filmmakers. "It ...
Secure Ramandurg mines for steel PSUs, writes Paswan to PM.
Apr 01, 2009 ... Secure Ramandurg mines for steel PSUs, writes Paswan to PM New Delhi, Apr 1 (PTI) Steel Minister Ram Vilas Paswan has sought Prime Minister Manmohan Singh's intervention to secure Karnataka's iron ore-rich Ramandurg mines for steel sector PSUs even as Mines Minister Sis Ram Ola ...
Samsung partners BSNL, MTNL for 3G services.
Apr 01, 2009 ... Samsung partners BSNL, MTNL for 3G services New Delhi, Apr 1 (PTI) Korean electronic major Samsung today said it has partnered state-run telecos BSNL and MTNL to provide high-end handsets for their 3G services and is looking at up to 45 per cent of its total sales being ...
Ritchie treats lawyer after finalising divorce with Madonna.
Apr 01, 2009 ... Ritchie treats lawyer after finalising divorce with Madonna London, Apr 1 (PTI) While popstar Madonna is in Malawi trying to adopt another child, her ex-husband Guy Ritchie was seen celebrating the finalisation of their divorce with his lawyer. The British director ...