Lashkar behind Srinagar blast, says policeSeptember 13th, 2009 SRINAGAR - A day after the car bomb blast that killed at least three people and injured ten others near the Central Jail in Srinagar, the top brass of the police on Sunday said that the Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) had masterminded the attack. "We have some vital clues, we know who has done.
Two injured in IED blast in SrinagarSeptember 9th, 2009 SRINAGAR - At least two people were injured in an improvised explosive device (IED) blast that took place outside the 42nd battalion CRPF building in Srinagar on Wednesday. There were no fatalities reported.
Income tax officials seize jewellery worth millions in JaipurSeptember 9th, 2009 JAIPUR - Income tax officials on late Tuesday seized jewellery worth Rs 93 lakhs during a raid on the office of a private locker agency in Ganpati Plaza complex in Jaipur. During the raid, IT officials found the jewellery, 1000 dollars in cash and some papers.
Muslims perform last rites of a Kashmiri Pandit in SrinagarAugust 29th, 2009 SRINAGAR - In a unique demonstration of communal harmony here Muslim neighbours performed the last rites of a Hindu on Friday. Bhola Nath Kachroo, a resident of Srinagar, did not leave Kashmir even when a lot of Hindus fled in the wake of insurgency fuelled by Islamic fundamentalists in the state.
Amritsar's studded traditional jewellery has a glitterAugust 11th, 2009 AMRITSAR - Punjab has traditionally been a paradise for those who love traditional jewellery, gold, platinum and silver items studded with precious stones. However, Amritsar city, known for its Golden Temple, also produces a fascinating variety of traditional and latest designs in studded jewellery.
Socialite Sheetal Mafatlal's bail plea hearing todayJune 9th, 2009 MUMBAI - The Mumbai court will hear a bail plea of Sheetal Mafatlal, president of Mafatlal Luxury, today. Sheetal was on Monday sent to judicial custody till June 12 by the court.
Socialite Sheetal Mafatlal sent to judicial custodyJune 8th, 2009 MUMBAI - Sheetal Mafatlal, president of Mafatlal Luxury, was on Monday sent to judicial custody till June 12 by a Mumbai court. She was detained on Sunday upon arrival from London at the Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport for allegedly carrying undisclosed jewellery and diamonds worth several lakhs of rupees.
Jewellery inspired by north-eastern tribal fashionJune 4th, 2009 NEW DELHI - Models walking the ramp in exquisitely designed necklaces, inspired from tribal culture, formed part of the jewellery show that left the fashion lovers enchanted here last evening. 'Adi-Kriti', the collection of gold jewellery, captured the essence of the age-old tribal culture of the eight northeastern states.
Gold jewellery exports up 23.64 percent in 2008-09April 22nd, 2009 NEW DELHI - India's gold jewellery industry retained its sheen in 2008-09 despite the economic slowdown by posting 23.64 percent growth in exports, an industry lobby report said Wednesday. According to the report by the Gem and Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC), the gold jewellery exports grew from $5.54 billion (Rs.22,315 crore) in 2007-08 to $6.85 billion in 2008-09.
15 years after heist, Haryana police arrests twoApril 17th, 2009 HISAR - It's 'better late than never' for the Haryana police. The state police have cracked a case of dacoity 15 years after it was committed in this Haryana town with the arrest of two men.
Jeweller beaten up, robbed in NoidaFebruary 27th, 2009 NOIDA - A jeweller was beaten up and robbed of cash and jewellery as he was on his way home after closing his shop in Noida, the police said Thursday. Mahesh Chand Verma, who owns a jewellery store in Bhangel Phase-11 area in Noida, was on his way home when he was intercepted the robbers.
Jewellery shop in Ghaziabad robbed of Rs.3.65 mnFebruary 6th, 2009 GHAZIABAD - Six armed men robbed jewellery worth Rs.3.5 million and Rs.150,000 in cash from a shop here Saturday, the police said. The incident occurred at around 6 p.m.
Jewellery worth Rs.3 mn looted in HaryanaJanuary 22nd, 2009 PANCHKULA - Four people drugged two employees of a Punjab-based jeweller here and looted jewellery worth Rs.3 million from them, a police officer said Friday. The employees of P.S.
Jewellery shop looted in GhaziabadJanuary 7th, 2009 GHAZIABAD - Four robbers looted Rs.2 million in cash and jewellery worth Rs.1.8 million from a shop in this satellite town of the national capital, the police said Thursday. According to the police, the robbery was committed in a jewellery shop in Shalimar Garden, an upscale market in Ghaziabad.
Warm welcome for Omar Abdullah in SrinagarDecember 30th, 2008 SRINAGAR - Jammu and Kashmir chief minister-designate Omar Abdullah was received warmly by a huge crowd of enthusiastic supporters at the Srinagar airport Wednesday after his arrival from New Delhi. Waving National Conference (NC) flags - a plough in white against a red background - his supporters accompanied Abdullah in a procession to the party headquarters here.
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