Commonwealth Games 2010 News

Last updated: Nov 13, 2006 09:31 PM

British help for 2010 Commonwealth Games

British Sports Minister Richard Caborn will be among a delegation that will share its expertise with India in hosting the 2010 Commonwealth Games in Delhi this week.9:31 PM on November 13

Delhi's sanitation in a pathetic state: UNDP

Delhi, the host for the 2010 Commonwealth Games, cuts a sorry figure on its sanitation front with most of its sewer lines silted and not functioning, according to a UN report Thursday.1:33 AM on November 10

Terrorist threat to C'wealth games, London Olympics: UK minister

India and Britain have 'similar security concerns' about the 2010 Commonwealth games and the 2012 Olympics in London and are 'sharing ideas and information' to avert terrorist attacks, British Foreign Secretary Margaret Beckett told IANS in an interview.5:32 PM on November 03

Connaught Place to go high-tech with wi-fi

With plans to make Delhi a world-class city ahead of the 2010 Commonwealth Games, the capital's busy commercial and business hub Connaught Place will be connected through a wi-fi system to make Internet access easy for the thousands of businessmen and tourists.10:31 AM on October 28

Delhiites pay 150 pc more in auto fares

Even as the Delhi government claims it is preparing to make the capital a world-class city before the 2010 Commonwealth Games, there is a dire need to streamline the basic transport system. A study points out that commuters are paying 150 percent more than the actual auto fares in the city!8:36 AM on October 07

'Delhi's water woes not yet over'

New Delhi - Members of resident welfare associations in Delhi and advocacy body People's Action Wednesday said the capital would face severe water crisis as its prepares for the 2010 Commonwealth Games.11:45 PM on August 30

'Delhi far from ready to host Commonwealth Games'

New Delhi - From slow pace of infrastructure development to inadequate number of hotel rooms, the national capital is behind schedule in its preparation for Commonwealth Games 2010, said a survey by a leading industry lobby Tuesday.9:45 PM on August 29

Delhi to have 36 new hospitals before 2010

New Delhi - In the run-up to the 2010 Commonwealth Games, the Delhi government has decided to construct 36 hospitals.5:00 PM on August 27

India to be promoted as business destination at 2010 Games

New Delhi - India's leading business chamber plans to leverage the 2010 Commonwealth Games in New Delhi to promote the country as an attractive business partner and investment destination.2:00 AM on August 26

Countdown begins for 2010 Commonwealth Games

New Delhi - The countdown to the 2010 Commonwealth Games began Friday with Delhi Chief Minister Sheila Dikshit flagging off a bus to create awareness about the mega event.10:00 PM on August 25

CII to leverage 2010 Games to promote India to investors

New Delhi - The Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) will use the 2010 Commonwealth Games in New Delhi as a leverage to promote India as an attractive business partner and investment destination.3:01 PM on August 25

No sports facilities for 720 mn young Indians: minister

New Delhi - A staggering 720 million Indians in the 0-35 age-group lack access to sporting facilities, Sports and Youth Affairs Minister Mani Shankar Aiyar said Thursday, even as he took an indirect swipe at the Commonwealth Games that are to be held here in 2010.6:45 PM on August 24