Commonwealth Games 2010 News

Sports minister asks tennis players to focus on singles

Sports Minister M.S. Gill Saturday asked Indian tennis players to concentrate on singles events ahead of the 2010 Commonwealth Games.

Commonwealth Games venues will be completed in time: Sports ministry

India's junior sports minister Pratik Prakashbapu Patil Thursday assured Parliament that construction of venues for the 2010 Commonwealth Games in the city will be completed in time.7:31 PM on July 02

300,000 flowers will blossom in Delhi during Commonwealth Games

Colourful and fragrant flowers will make Delhi bloom during the Commonwealth Games next year. Scientists at the Forest Research Institute (FRI), Dehradun are busy developing new species of over 300,000 flowering plants for the games.3:30 PM on July 01

Commonwealth Games arrangements matter of concern, admits minister

With the 2010 Commonwealth Games 14 months away, Sports Minister M.S. Gill Thursday admitted that arrangements for the mega event remain a cause of concern.6:00 PM on June 18

Plans to end multiplicity of authorities in Delhi: Dikshit

Delhi Chief Minister Sheila Dikshit Thursday said the central government was planning to put an end to the multiplicity of authorities in the national capital as it is hindering good governance and infrastructure preparedness for the 2010 Commonwealth Games.4:01 PM on June 18

Extend tax holiday to five-star hotels: Assocham

The Associated Chambers of Commerce and Industry (Assocham) has urged the government to extend tax benefits to all categories of the hotel sector, including five-star hotels, to boost their capacity expansion ahead of the 2010 Commonwealth Games.3:32 PM on June 16

Delhi government to buy 6,600 buses before Commonwealth Games

The Delhi government will purchase 6,600 new buses before the 2010 Commonwealth Games to provide a better public transport system during the Games, Lieutenant Governor Tejedra Khanna said Monday.6:31 PM on June 15

Exclusive electricity grid for Commonwealth Games

BSES, one of the two private power distribution firms in the national capital, is setting up a Rs.400-million ($8 million) electricity grid that will exclusively serve the upcoming athletes village for the Commonwealth Games next year.6:31 PM on June 11

Delhi to get detailed video surveillance for Commonwealth Games

Delhi Police Saturday announced it would be stepping up video surveillance in time for next year's Commonwealth Games by beaming real time footage from across the capital to 'digital video walls' to be set up at the Police Headquarters here.9:31 PM on June 06

Haryana advances power project commissioning for Commonwealth Games

The Haryana government Saturday announced that the commissioning of the first phase of the state's biggest power plant is being advanced to ensure power supply to the national capital much before the 2010 Commonwealth Games.7:01 PM on June 06

India to host green Commonwealth Games

The organising committee of the 2010 Commonwealth Games launched a green games initiative on World Environment day here Friday.8:36 PM on June 05

Commonwealth Games countdown: Three hotels, including Ashok, to play host

With 486 days left for the Commonwealth Games, India Thursday named three hotels that will play host to top VIPs who would be in the national capital.10:00 PM on June 04

Ambika Soni to focus on 2010 Games, content code

A new team at the information and broadcasting ministry got down to business Monday as Minister Ambika Soni mapped out an agenda focusing on better coverage of the 2010 Commonwealth Games and a 'harmonious' relationship with the media.8:31 PM on June 01

Projecting India during 2010 games a priority: Ambika Soni

Projecting India in an 'incredible manner' during the Commonwealth Games in 2010 will be her top priority, Minister of Information and Broadcasting Ambika Soni said soon after taking charge Monday.4:00 PM on June 01

Projecting India during 2010 games a priority: Ambika Soni

Projecting India in an 'incredible manner' during the Commonwealth Games in 2010 will be her top priority, Minister of Information and Broadcasting Ambika Soni said soon after taking charge Monday.2:30 PM on June 01