Cylinder explodes in bus, 15 killed in Morena
by R.C.Sahu

    Morena (Madhya Pradesh): A gas cylinder, used for cooking, exploded in a crowded bus killing 15 people in Morena, Madhya Pradesh on Monday, . Officials said at least 25 passengers were also injured in the explosion, which caused a fire in the bus. "The fire took place all of a sudden and there are differing versions about how it caught fire. A lot of people got stuck but the driver got to know about all this only a little later. But it got very bad by that time. It is a very unfortunate incident," said Rustam Singh, Madhya Pradesh state Backward Classes Minister who visited the district hospital where most of the injured are being treated. But delay in the local fire tender reaching the spot caused several agitated residents to set the municipal office on fire. The unruly mob also burnt a fire tender and other vehicles. Police had to burst tear gas shells and fire in the air to disperse the unruly mob. "The agitated crowd burnt the municipal office and reduced all files and material to ashes," said Ram Singh Yadav posted at the local municipality. The state government has announced a compensation of Rs 50,000 for each of the dead.

Dalai Lama in Varanasi  (Go To Top)
by G.Dubey

    Varanasi: The Tibetan spiritual leader the Dalai Lama arrived on Monday here on a five-day visit to participate in various programmes at the Central Institute of Higher Tibetan Studies at Sarnath beginning today. He is scheduled to chair a programme 'Dialogue between Indian Philosophical Traditions' to be organised at the Institute here today. On February eight the Dalai Lama would give a keynote address at a seminar on 'The Four Traditional Tibetan Buddhist Philosphical Schools', official sources said. Tight security arrangements have been made in Sarnath in view of the visit of the Dalai Lama. He would interact with students and teachers of the institute the following day and would inaugurate a three-day international conference on 'Buddhism in Asia: Challenge and Prospects' on February 10. On February 11, the Dalai Lama would leave for Gaya in Bihar to participate in various programmes marking 2550th anniversary of Gautam Buddha.

Sensex closes at all time high of 10,082 (Go To Top)

    Mumbai: The Bombay Stock Exchange 30-share index closed at an all-time high of 10,082 points on Tuesday, while the Nifty, gained 0.6 per cent or 19 points to close at 3020 points. Leading the charge at the Sensex was Tata Motors. The counter firmed up 3.7 per cent. HDFC Bank, ICICI Bank, Cipla, Maruti Udyog and ITC Limited also clocked gains of over 3 per cent each. Ranbaxy Laboratories however slipped 1.8 per cent. ONGC, Reliance Energy, Satyam Computers and TCS were the other losers. Banking stocks too continued on their upward movement with most of the counters trading in green. The banking index, BANKEX, gained 2.3 per cent or 122 points. Bharat Forge was the key gainer among auto stocks. The counter firmed up 9.1 per cent or RS 34. Ashok Leyland, Tube Investments, Mahindra & Mahindra, MRF Limited and Tata Motors also gained ground. Tea stocks have extended Monday's rally. Most of the counters are ended in the green. Gains were also seen in sugar stocks. Mawana Sugar was the key gainer that firmed up 7.2 per cent. Ponni Sugars and Oudh Sugar clocked gains of over six per cent each.

Third international water expo to be held in Delhi  (Go To Top)
by Adity Singh

    New Delhi: Asia's biggest and third international water expo, which would showcase the latest technologies in water management and innovations made in this field, will commence in Delhi from February 9. The Water Expo 2006" will see the presence of manufacturers and suppliers of water and water-waste management equipment, water board officials, municipalities and public health department members, leading architects and builders. The exhibition will showcase the best water technologies under one roof, besides enabling buyers and sellers of water in the Indian market to meet at one place. The exhibition has been organised by E A Water Pvt. It is India's leading information and marketing solutions company in the field of water and wastewater management. Their mission is to use technology and customer focus to attain renaissance in the Indian water industry. The exhibition will be spread over 80,000 square feet, will attract over 150 exhibitors and is expected to attract ore than 8,000 visitors and 500 conference delegates. The exhibition will also witness industrial visitors from around 16 countries. On this mega-event, some eminent speakers from the academics, government and industry will deliver lectures on the latest technological breakthroughs and would also motivate the individuals towards integrating the solutions, thereby, profiting in their business. India is the most attractive market in the world in relation to water management. China and other countries view India as the next big market with lot of potential and there is also a possibility for growth. According to the industry sources, the total Indian water market is more than worth four billion dollars. The water market is growing at a rate of 15-20 per cent per annum. There are 12 Chinese companies to participate in the event. They will be provided a special section. Eureka Forbes, luminous, Kent Ro System and Rochem Separation Systems will be representing India at the three-day long exhibition.

Indian hockey team captain Dilip Tirkey weds  (Go To Top)

    Lahangir Rourkela (Orissa): Indian hockey team captain Dilip Tirkey tied the nuptial knot with local girl Mira Tirkey at a Catholic church in Hamirpur, Rourkela on Monday. The Bishop of Rourkela Diocese, Father Alfonso Bilung and 20 other priests solemnized the marriage ceremony in the presence of about 3000 guests which began around 9:45 a.m. Dilip's parents Vincent Tirkey and Resina Tirkey and Mira's father Ishodore Tirkey, a retired employee of the Rourkela steel plant, were present at the wedding ceremony. One of the best penalty corner hitters in the world, Dilip met Mira for the first time at a family get together from where love blossomed. But some members of the ace defender's community had resentment over the marriage, saying that he was going against an age-old custom by marrying a girl of the same lineage. However, the two-hour long wedding ceremony took place smoothly with Dilip's teammate and national mid fielder Prabodh Tirkey acting as the 'best man'. " It feels good to see him getting married. I am happy about it.", said Prabodh Tirkey. Youth Affairs and Sports minister of Orissa, Debasis Nayak and Indian hockey stars Lazarus Barla, William Khalkho and Bimal Lakra were also present at the marrige ceremony. Debasis Nayak said," It is a very special day for sports department and hockey players. I give my blessings to the newly wed couple." The young boys and girls from Biramitrapur Christian youth club dressed in trditional tribal attire sang and danced while leading the bride and groom to the marrige hall. The function started with a prayer followed by an addresss by Bishop Bilung. After the exchange of rings, the groom put vermillion on the bride's forehead, garlands were exchanged and they became man and wife. Twenty eight year old Dilip said, "I am thankful to everybody that the wedding went off peacefully with everyone's blessings and cooperation.Marriage is a wonderful experience and everybody should get married to know it. I am happy that I married a girl whom I liked." Coming out of the church, he said that now he will have to prepare for the upcoming Indo-Pak series. Hockey ace and one of the India 's most talented defenders in the team, Dilip Tirkey has played in three Olympics.

Ramesh Powar replaces injured Bhajji  (Go To Top)

    New Delhi: Mumbai offspinner Ramesh Powar has been named the replacement for the injured offspinner Harbhajan Singh for the rest of the one-day series being played against Pakistan. Powar will join Team India before the second ODI to be played at Rawalpindi on February 11. Powar has so far played two one-day internationals and both against Pakistan on India's last tour there in 2003-04. Powar's inclusion is likely to boost the Indian lower order further as the offspiner has a decent record in the first-class cricket with the bat also. Besides taking 246 wickets at an average of 25.91, the 27-year- old Mumbai all-rounder has scored 2471 runs from 68 matches with four centuries at an average of 32.94. In the two one-day internationals he has played, Powar has scored 32 runs with 18 being his highest, while in bowling he is yet to take his maiden international wicket. Harbhajan's right hand's forefinger got injured during net practice a couple of days before the first One-Day International at Peshawar.

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