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New Delhi, Sep 3 (IANS) Health Minister Ghulam Nabi Azad Friday is holding a review meeting to discuss ways to check the rising number of dengue cases in the national capital ahead of the Commonwealth Games, an official said. Padukone, Powell lead Queen's Baton Relay ( 22:08 ) Bangalore, Sep 2 (IANS) The Queen's Baton Relay for the Commonwealth Games was welcomed in Bangalore Thursday by school children, sports enthusiasts and sports stars. CWG: Delhi to get 40 info-cafes for tourists ( 19:48 ) New Delhi, Sep 2 (IANS) About 40 info-cafes will be launched here Friday to provide information to the over 100,000 tourists who are expected to visit the capital during the Commonwealth Games. Commonwealth Express arrives in Bangalore ( 19:31 ) Bangalore, Sep 2 (IANS) The Commonwealth Express, featuring rare CWG memorabilia, arrived here Thursday to afford Bangaloreans a glimpse of the history of the games. US travel warning during CWG: Delhi Police tight-lipped ( 16:15 ) New Delhi, Sep 2 (IANS) The Delhi Police Thursday remained tight-lipped and refused to comment on the US state department's warning to its citizens on travelling to India during the Oct 3-14 Commonwealth Games. 53 Commonwealth nations, but 71 teams at Delhi Games ( 16:01 ) New Delhi, Sep 2 (IANS) Did you know there are 53 Commonwealth countries but 71 teams are participating in the 19th Commonwealth Games here? This is among the many interesting facts on the sporting jamboree that will take place Oct 3-14. Indian badminton team for CWG announced ( 15:01 ) New Delhi, Sep 2 (IANS) A 10-member Indian badminton team for the Oct 3-14 Commonwealth Games was announced here Thursday. 30 days to Games, Delhi races against time for spectacular show ( 14:06 ) By Rajeev Ranjan Dwivedi New Delhi, Sep 2 (IANS) The clock is ticking fast and furious to the 19th Commonwealth Games here Oct 3-14. As Delhi works away at a feverish pitch in the last lap, the missed deadlines, corruption allegations, debris and resulting disease have put a question mark on the whopping Rs.16,000 crore ($ 3.2 billion) expenditure on developing and modernising the Indian capital. Factfile on Commonwealth countries ( 14:06 ) New Delhi, Sep 2 (IANS) Here is a factfile on Commonwealth countries ahead of the 19th Commonwealth Games to be held in New Delhi Oct 3-14. These nations were once part of the British empire. Troubles behind, India promises 'best ever' Commonwealth Games ( 13:12 ) By Vishnu Makhijani New Delhi, Sep 2 (IANS) Sceptics wrote it off as an organisational disaster and Prime Minister Manmohan Singh had to make a personal intervention, but the Oct 3-14 Commonwealth Games that will bring together 71 countries and participating teams to the Indian capital is on its way to being the "best ever", promise the organisers. US warns citizens of terror strike during CWG ( 09:49 ) Washington, Sep 2 (IANS) The US has warned its citizens travelling to or residing in India during the upcoming Commonwealth Games of a threat of "terrorist action and violence" and asked them to "take care when travelling within Delhi". CWG: Over 63,000 posters, hoardings removed in Delhi ( 22:03 ) New Delhi, Sep 1 (IANS) With just over a month to go for the Commonwealth Games, Delhi Urban Development Minister A.K. Walia Wednesday said that around 63,000 posters, hoardings and boards have been removed from the capital between January and August. Hot-mix plant working for CWG sealed in Haryana ( 21:07 ) Palwal, Sep 1 (IANS) A hot-mix plant, working for a Commonwealth Games infrastructure project, was sealed in this Haryana district Wednesday by the state pollution control board for allegedly violating the pollution norms, an official said. Games security review after Sep 15, says Chidambaram ( 18:02 ) New Delhi, Sep 1 (IANS) Admitting that there have been delays in setting up the security apparatus for the Commonwealth Games, Home Minister P. Chidambaram said Wednesday that another review would be done after Sep 15 after seeing arrangements for the event. Queen's Baton Relay reaches Karnataka ( 15:24 ) Bangalore, Sep 1 (IANS) The Queen’s Baton Relay for the Oct 3-14 Commonwealth Games in New Delhi reached Karnataka from Tamil Nadu Wednesday. India's cycling probables waiting a year for bikes ( 13:40 ) By Bharat Sharma New Delhi, Sep 1 (IANS) Bizarre as it may appear, but the Indian cyclists for the Oct 3-14 Commonwealth Games will be lucky if they can ride their competitive bikes before the Games get under way. 'Jiyo utho...' targets young generation: CWG lyricist Mehboob ( 13:12 ) By Shilpa Raina New Delhi, Sep 1 (IANS) "Jiyo Utho Bado Jeeto"... the Commonwealth Games official song exhorts youngsters to live, rise, ascend, win and play the game without malice, says lyricist Mehboob who brainstormed with music maestro A.R. Rahman for six months before coming up with the final version. Sports doctors protest non-inclusion in CWG team ( 22:37 ) New Delhi, Aug 31 (IANS) A federation of sports doctors Tuesday protested their non-inclusion in the Commonwealth Games team of doctors. Modi takes swipe at PM over delay in Games projects ( 20:46 ) Ahmedabad, Aug 31 (IANS) Known for his caustic comments, Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi took a swipe at Prime Minister Manmohan Singh here Tuesday stating that now even the prime minister has to undertake a mopping mission to get the Commonwealth Games venues ready, but that will not help. Vijender to spearhead India's CWG boxing challenge ( 20:42 ) New Delhi, Aug 31 (IANS) Beijing Olympic bronze medallist Vijender Singh will spearhead India's boxing challenge at the Oct 3-14 Commonwealth Games here. Three firms engaged to remove waste from Games venues ( 20:41 ) New Delhi, Aug 31 (IANS) Three firms have been engaged to remove the estimated over 160,000 kg of waste daily from the Commonwealth Games venues from Aug 1 to Oct 30, officials of the Organising Committee said Tuesday. Athletics federation announces 92-member squad for CWG ( 20:27 ) New Delhi, Aug 31 (IANS) The Athletics Federation of India (AFI) Tuesday announced a 92-member squad for the Oct 3-14 Commonwealth Games. No forced closure of shops during Games: Dikshit ( 19:37 ) New Delhi, Aug 31 (IANS) Delhi Chief Minister Sheila Dikshit Tuesday assured businessmen against forced closure of their establishments and the resultant financial loss during the Commonwealth Games and sought public cooperation in hosting the mega event. Delhi did wrong to divert SC/ST funds to CWG: Chidambaram ( 19:21 ) New Delhi, Aug 31 (IANS) Home Minister P. Chidambaram Tuesday admitted that Delhi government has violated guidelines in the diversion of plan funds for scheduled castes and tribes to finance projects for Commonwealth Games. Rains forced corporation put off Games deadline: Mayor ( 17:55 ) New Delhi, Aug 31 (IANS) The Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) Tuesday blamed the incessant rains in the city for its failure to meet the Aug 31 deadline for completing all Commonwealth Games related projects. The Games are just 33 days away.  1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 
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