Mumbai, July 23 : The United Progressive Alliance Government’s victory in yesterday’s confidence motion in the Lok Sabha gave a boost to today’s Sensex, which soared to 650 points in the early hours of the market opening.

Investors were enthusiastic on a buying spree across the board. Banking stocks were in demand followed by realty and power stocks.

At 10 am, the Bombay Stock Exchange''s Sensex soared to 14,739.79 level, up 4.5 per cent or 636 points from Tuesday''s close.

National Stock Exchange''s Nifty climbed 4.28 per cent or 181.35 points to 4421.45 level.

Malaria has gripped Mumbai tightly into its jaws, with the death toll adding another 4 during the last 24 hours.

According to civic functionaries, malaria claimed 9 lives in the last six days.

Civic executive health officer Dr. J Thanekar, who found around 100 mosquito breeding spots in the F South and North wards during a Saturday morning survey, said, “We are a bit worried about malaria.”

“This is because there is water stagnation at most construction sites there,” Dr. Thanekar said.

Mumbai, July 12 : An ''Indianised'' version of the Bible released in India has become a huge hit among the Christian community here.