Nitish opposes communal riots bill in present form

Last Updated: Monday, September 12, 2011, 18:52

Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Monday opposed the Centre`s proposed Prevention of Communal and Targeted Violence Bill in its present form, saying it would encroach upon the rights of the states.

Nanavati Com to question former Guj minister

Last Updated: Monday, September 5, 2011, 20:36

The questioning of former BJP minister IK Jadeja was adjourned till September 23 after the former sought time to appear before the panel.

‘Govt lying to people on 2002 riots documents’

Last Updated: Sunday, July 3, 2011, 13:28

In the wake of reports that the Gujarat Government has contradicted its senior counsel on destruction of records on 2002 communal riots, Congress on Sunday accused the Narendra Modi government of "lying" to the people.

Nine arrested in connection with Ahmedabad riots

Last Updated: Thursday, May 27, 2010, 19:15

Nine people have been arrested in connection with the communal riots broke out Monday here, a senior police official said on Thursday.

Police lift day curfew in riot-hit Hyderabad

Last Updated: Monday, April 5, 2010, 11:44

After more than a week of tension, people in parts of communally sensitive Hyderabad breathed easier Monday with curfew being relaxed from 8 am to 5 pm.

Curfew relaxation continues in Bareilly

Last Updated: Thursday, March 18, 2010, 15:24

Curfew was Thursday relaxed for 14 hours in trouble-hit localities of the city as no untoward incident was reported.

100 men arrested for rioting in Patdi town of Surendranagar district

Last Updated: Wednesday, March 17, 2010, 15:52

Nearly 100 persons from both Thakore and minority community were arrested in Patdi town of Surendranagar district for rioting in which a youth was killed, police said here Wednesday.

Mosques re-open in Urumqi amid tight security

Last Updated: Friday, July 17, 2009, 18:24

All mosques in riot-hit Urumqi were opened for prayers on Friday for the first time after the deadliest ethnic riots in the city, as Chinese paramilitary forces stood guard to avert any fresh unrest.