Commonwealth Games 2010 News

Overhead cables to go underground before Commonwealth Games

All overhead cables in and around Delhi will be moved underground before the Commonwealth Games next year, Home Minister P. Chidambaram said in Lok Sabha Tuesday.4:06 PM on December 01

Tribal archers target Commonwealth Games

The dusky girl with a fetching dimple from Ratu village near Ranchi is barely 16 - and an ace archer. Meet Deepika Kumari, who won the gold medal in the cadet (junior) category at the World Archery Youth Championships at Ogden in the US in 2009. She is a product of the Tata Archery Academy that has produced many champions over the years.4:01 PM on November 29

India promises best-ever and first 'Green' Commonwealth Games

Blending sports with climate change diplomacy, India Saturday said it will hold the first-ever Green Commonwealth Games in 2010 and the best-ever sporting show and underlined that the event will propel New Delhi to a world class city.12:01 AM on November 29

Usain Bolt likely for 2010 Commonwealth Games

Usain Bolt, the fastest man on earth, is likely to participate in the 2010 Commonwealth Games in New Delhi, Organising Committee chairman Suresh Kalmadi said here Saturday.12:00 AM on November 29

'India committed to organising successful Commonwealth Games'

India Saturday reaffirmed its commitment to organising the best Commonwealth Games ever next year.8:02 PM on November 28

Assocham for tax holiday for five-star hotels

The Associated Chambers of Commerce and Industry of India (Assocham) has called for a five-year tax holiday for all hotels including five-star establishments, especially in Delhi and the National Capital Region (NCR), in view of the 2010 Commonwealth Games.8:07 PM on November 25

India pushing hard to ready CWG infrastructure in time: Gill

India is 'pushing the hardest' to ensure that the infrastructure for the 2010 Commonwealth Games is ready in time, Sports Minister M.S. Gill said Wednesday as MPs across the spectrum expressed concern in the Rajya Sabha over the country's preparedness to host the event.6:02 PM on November 25

CWG infrastructure will be ready in time: Gill

The stadia and other infrastructure for the 2010 Commonwealth Games (CWG) would be ready well in time, Sports Minister M.S. Gill said Wednesday as opposition MPs in the Rajya Sabha questioned the lack of India's preparedness to host the event.2:01 PM on November 25

India to promote safety of women and child visitors

With an eye to the Commonwealth Games 2010, India will soon launch an initiative to create awareness about providing a safe and friendly environment to foreigners, especially women and children.10:02 PM on November 23

Ghaziabad police to install GPRS in patrol vehicles

The Ghaziabad police will install GPRS system in all its patrolling vehicles to better tackle crime in the city ahead of the Commonwealth Games, authorities said.8:02 PM on November 23

We have not taken a step back: Kalmadi

Suresh Kalmadi, the chairman of the 2010 Commonwealth Games Organising Committee (CGOC), has vehmently denied that he has given in to the demands of Commonwealth Games Federation (CGF) chief Michael Fennell and said that there was 'give and take' from both the sides.8:00 PM on November 22

Commonwealth preparations in full swing: Gill

There was hard work ahead but preparations for the Commonwealth Games 2010 were in full swing, Sports Minister M.S. Gill said here Friday.4:01 PM on November 20

No indoor stadium in Delhi park, rules high court

The Delhi High Court Wednesday objected to an indoor basketball stadium being built in a park in west Delhi for the 2010 Commonwealth Games, and asked the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) to restore the premises to its old form.12:04 AM on November 19

Court fines residents challenging highway project

The Delhi High Court Monday slapped a total fine of Rs.17,000 on petitioners challenging the Badarpur-Mathura road highway project being developed by the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) for the Commonwealth Games 2010.10:06 PM on November 16

Scotland Yard chief to discuss security for 2010 Games

With less than a year to go for the Commonwealth Games, Scotland Yard chief Paul Stephenson will meet Indian officials here Saturday to discuss expanded cooperation between India and Britain in ensuring a sporting event free of terrorist incidents.10:01 PM on November 13