Printing of Budget document begins with 'Halwa' ceremony

Last Updated: Thursday, February 19, 2015, 17:11

The process of printing documents for the Budget 2015-16 began Thursday with the ritual 'halwa ceremony', which was attended by Finance Minister Arun Jaitley in the North Block office.

Finnish minister to boycott Sochi opening ceremony

Last Updated: Thursday, January 16, 2014, 16:15

Finland`s sports and culture minister will boycott the opening ceremony of the Winter Olympics in Sochi next month due to concerns over Russia`s human rights violations.

Kapil Dev conferred with BCCI `Lifetime Achievement Award`

Last Updated: Saturday, January 11, 2014, 21:54

Former India captain Kapil Dev was today honoured with the C K Nayudu Lifetime Achievement Award by the BCCI at its seventh annual awards ceremony here on Saturday.

BCCI awards ceremony: Kapil, Rohit and Ashwin to be honoured

Last Updated: Saturday, January 11, 2014, 14:35

Rohit Sharma and R Ashwin will receive Polly Umrigar Award and Dilip Sardesai Award respectively for their outstanding contributions in the year 2012-13 on Saturday during the BCCI award ceremony in Mumbai.

Army`s investiture ceremony in Jodhpur on January 15

Last Updated: Friday, January 10, 2014, 21:21

Indian Army`s Southern Command will this year celebrate its Investiture Ceremony in Jodhpur, where the command`s one formation is based, a defence spokesperson said here on Friday.

Arvind Kejriwal chooses metro to reach Ramlila Maidan for swearing-in ceremony

Last Updated: Saturday, December 28, 2013, 07:09

Delhi chief minister designate Arvind Kejriwal along with his cabinet ministers will take metro train for the swearing-in ceremony at Ramlila Maidan on Saturday.

Need to overhaul the corrupt system, says Arvind Kejriwal

Last Updated: Friday, December 27, 2013, 13:47

Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader Arvind Kejriwal on Friday said everyone was welcome to the Ramlila Maidan here Saturday when he takes oath as Delhi`s chief minister.

Jan Lokpal Bill in 15 days, 700 litres free water within 24 hours: Arvind Kejriwal

Last Updated: Thursday, December 26, 2013, 05:44

Delhi Chief Minister-designate Arvind Kejriwal on Wednesday promised to provide 700 litres of free water to each household within 24 hours of taking oath along with his cabinet ministers on December 28.

Arvind Kerjiwal to take oath on Dec 28, may be asked to prove majority by Jan 3

Last Updated: Wednesday, December 25, 2013, 14:35

Aam Aadmi Party convener Arvind Kejriwal will be sworn-in on December 28 at Delhi`s Ramlila Maidan.

Arvind Kejriwal denies rift within party, says will invite Anna Hazare for swearing-in ceremony

Last Updated: Wednesday, December 25, 2013, 10:21

Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) convenor Arvind Kejriwal on Wednesday managed to keep his political outfit intact and denied reports of rift by saying that a key party MLA Vinod Kumar Binny is not upset with his decision to allocate Cabinet berth to a few elected leaders.

Preparations for Arvind Kejriwal`s swearing-in ceremony to be decided today

Last Updated: Monday, December 23, 2013, 23:59

Delhi Chief Secretary has called a meeting of senior officials on Tuesday to make preparations for the swearing-in ceremony of AAP leader Arvind Kejriwal after he conveyed his party`s readiness to the Lt Governor to form a government in the national capital.