Commonwealth Games 2010 News

Kalmadi asks sub-committees to gear up

Chairman of 2010 Commonwealth Games Organising Committee (CGOC) Suresh Kalmadi Friday said the various sub-committees will have to work towards a succcesful conduct of the Games.8:31 PM on September 25

Delhi-Noida metro will be operational by December

The Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) Friday said its Delhi-Noida section will be operational by the end of 2009. The remaining sections of the second phase would be completed by next year with the airport line slated for a September opening ahead of the 2010 Commonwealth Games.4:01 PM on September 25

During Games, UN body to launch campaign against trafficking

As Delhi prepares to host the Commonwealth Games next year, the United Nations Development Fund for Women (UNIFEM) will highlight the human trafficking problem plaguing India and its eastern neighbours by launching an awareness drive.9:30 PM on September 24

Blueline buses will be off Delhi roads by March 2010: officials

In the run up to next year's Commonwealth Games, the Delhi government has started procuring low floor CNG buses and all blueline buses - the privately-run services which have acquired a reputation of being 'killer' buses - will go off the capital's roads by March 2010, an official said Thursday.7:31 PM on September 24

No threat to Commonwealth Games, same security for all: India

India Thursday said there was no security threat of any sort to 2010 Commonwealth Games to be held in New Delhi next year and all participants, irrespective of their countries, would get same level of security.7:31 PM on September 24

Commonwealth Games will be incident free: Maken

The government is fully geared to ensure the 2010 Commonwealth Games are free of any security related incidents and is committed to making the mega sports event a big success, Minister of State for Home Ajay Maken emphasised Wednesday.6:30 PM on September 23

Commonwealth Games pride of India, says PM

Calling it a matter of pride for the nation, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh Tuesday said his government would spare no effort to ensure that the 2010 Commonwealth Games to be hosted here are successfully conducted.9:30 PM on September 22

Delhi needs behaviour change, agree authorities and experts

Delhi authorities and experts Tuesday welcomed Home Minister P. Chidambaram's advise to Delhiites to change their behaviour before the 2010 Commonwealth Games, saying steps are being taken to bring such changes.9:00 PM on September 22

Choppers to patrol Delhi skies on special occasions

Patrolling by choppers during special occasions like upcoming 2010 Commonwealth Games would soon become a regular feature in the security drills conducted across the national capital, Home Minister P. Chidambaram said here Tuesday.8:01 PM on September 22

Delhi's bad habits need to change: Chidambaram

Home Minister P. Chidambaram Tuesday told citizens of Delhi that they needed to change some of their bad habits if visitors to the Commonwealth Games next year are to have a good impression about the host city.7:31 PM on September 22

Delhiites need behavioural change before Commonwealth Games: Chidambaram

Home Minister P. Chidambaram Tuesday asked Delhiites to change their behaviour in order to play good hosts during the Commonwealth Games to be held in the capital next year.1:30 PM on September 22

Slowdown hit Commonwealth Games preparedness: Moody's

The global financial crisis and its impact on India may be the reason for the delay in getting the infrastructure in place for the Commonwealth Games scheduled here next October, says the research arm of global rating agency Moody's.8:31 PM on September 17

Recycled paper to be used during Commonwealth Games

Taking a step further in their efforts to conduct a Green Commonwealth Games next year, Delhi Chief Minister Sheila Dikshit Wednesday announced that recycled paper and stationery will be used for official work during the event.11:30 PM on September 16

Question mark over CWG test events

Even as the Commonwealth Games Organising Committee (CGOC) Wednesday claimed that the venues will be ready well on time for the mega-event next year Oct 3-14, there is still a question mark over the completion of facilities for the trial games.9:30 PM on September 16

We will host excellent Commonwealth Games: Kalmadi

The Commonwealth Games Organising Committee (CGOC) Wednesday put up a united front to allay fears that the 2010 Games are in jeopardy and said all concerns would be taken care of effectively.8:01 PM on September 16