Commonwealth Games 2010 News

Commonwealth Games organisers rue absence of dope control lab

Organisers of the 2010 Delhi Commonwealth Games have rued the absence of a World Anti Doping Agency (WADA) accredited dope control laboratory in India.10:30 PM on May 16

'2010 Commonwealth Games planning is behind schedule'

The Commonwealth Games Federation (CGF) Wednesday took a dig at the Indian Olympics Association saying that planning for the 2010 Commonwealth Games to be hosted by New Delhi is behind schedule and must be accelerated.8:31 PM on May 16

Will we be ready for Commonwealth Games, wonders parliament panel

A parliamentary committee has wondered whether the infrastructure of the 2010 Commonwealth Games here would be completed in time, urging that work on this be taken up at the earliest.9:01 AM on May 11

Historic Jantar Mantar illuminated, 14 others to follow

The 18th century monument Jantar Mantar in the national capital was illuminated Thursday with an eye on the Delhi Commonwealth Games 2010 as Tourism and Culture Minister Ambika Soni said at least 15 monuments would be illuminated to attract more tourists to this metropolis.12:00 AM on May 04

19 more flyovers for Delhi before 2010

By the time the national capital will hold the Commonwealth Games in 2010, Delhi will be a city of flyovers adding 19 more to its existing 30.10:30 PM on April 27

Pressure from PMO forces Delhi stadiums to reopen

It took a word from the Prime Minister's Office (PMO) to restart training that had been stopped for renovation of two premier stadiums for the 2010 Commonwealth Games.10:30 PM on April 23

Assocham seeks Rs.10 billion to beautify Rajasthan

To make Rajasthan the epicentre for tourists during the 2010 Commonwealth Games, the Associated Chambers of Commerce and Industry of India (Assocham) has asked the centre to release a special package of Rs.10 billion for the state.9:33 PM on April 12

Funds sought to upgrade Rajasthan tourism

With visitors to the 2010 Commonwealth Games in New Delhi expected to flock to Rajasthan, the Associated Chambers of Commerce and Industry of India (Assocham) has sought a special package of Rs.10 billion to improve tourist infrastructure in the state.9:05 PM on April 12

New Delhi hopeful of hosting 2014 Asiad, says Kalmadi

After bagging the 2010 Commonwealth Games, New Delhi is confident of winning the bid to host the Asian Games in 2014, Suresh Kalmadi, president of the Indian Olympic Association (IOA), said Wednesday.12:34 AM on April 12

New Delhi confident of hosting 2014 Asian Games: Kalmadi

After bagging the 2010 Commonwealth Games, New Delhi is confident of winning the bid to host the Asian Games in 2014, Suresh Kalmadi, president of the Indian Olympic Association, said Wednesday.8:36 PM on April 11

Tejendra Khanna becomes Delhi's lt. governor for second time

Tejendra Khanna Monday became the lieutenant governor of Delhi for the second time with the expectation that he will heal wounds caused by the recent sealing drive and prepare the city for the 2010 Commonwealth Games.6:35 PM on April 09

2010 Delhi Games: Stadiums' renovation starts Sunday

The process of renovation/upgradation of the stadiums for the 2010 Delhi Commonwealth Games will start Sunday, with the athletes residing at these venues being shifted to alternate accommodation.12:35 AM on March 29

Extend tax break to all new hotels: minister

A five-year tax break for hotels coming up in and around the national capital ahead of the 2010 Commonwealth Games should be extended to hotels in other parts of the country to overcome a severe shortage of rooms, Tourism Minister Ambika Soni said Friday.6:32 PM on March 16

Government okays release of Rs.1.12 bn for Commonwealth Games

The central government Thursday sanctioned Rs.1.12 billion to the organising committee of the Commonwealth Games 2010 and Rs.125 million to the Sports Authority of India.12:33 AM on March 16

Rs.5 billion for Commonwealth Games preparations

Finance Minister P. Chidambaram Wednesday allocated Rs.5 billion for the preparations of the 2010 Commonwealth Games for the financial year 2007-2008.6:37 PM on February 28