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In BriefSubscriber Only

October 30, 2009 03:42 IST

The UT Administration and film director Jatin Dev appear to have reached a compromise,as the UT has decided not to pursue criminal action against Dev...

Doubts over optional Class X Boards cloud minds of schools,studentsSubscriber Only

October 30, 2009 03:38 IST

The grading system,introduced by the Central Board of Secondary Education,is facing yet another teething problem with schools as well as students unclear about the working of the optional Class X examinations from 2010.

DPI(S) calls review meeting with counsellorsSubscriber Only

October 30, 2009 03:37 IST

Director Public Instructions Samwartak Singh convened a meeting with counsellors working in various city government schools on Thursday.

Panjab University looking forward to PMs visitSubscriber Only

October 30, 2009 03:35 IST

Chairpersons of all departments of Panjab University were called on Thursday for a meeting by Vice-Chancellor Professor R C Sobti.

5 booked for attack on councillors sonSubscriber Only

October 30, 2009 03:34 IST

Five persons were booked on Thursday on charges of attempt to murder,wrongful restraint,voluntarily causing hurt,rioting and offences punishable under the Arms Act on a complaint filed by local municipal councillor R P Sharmas son Ricky Sharma.

School principal,teachers in dock for corruptionSubscriber Only

October 30, 2009 03:33 IST

The Administration will initiate vigilance proceedings against the principal and four teachers of Government Senior Secondary School,Sector 45,for gross misconduct and abuse of authority and misappropriation of funds.

Security off track at city railway stationSubscriber Only

October 30, 2009 03:30 IST

With non-functioning equipment and inadequate deployment of personnel,the security scenario at the Chandigarh railway station leaves much to be desired.

Air Force drill affects flights,disruptions to continue till tomorrowSubscriber Only

October 30, 2009 03:29 IST

Following closure of air space around Chandigarh on account of an ongoing security exercise undertaken by the Western Air Command of the Indian Air Force,the movement of a few commercial flights was affected.

Recording statement in market draws court ireSubscriber Only

October 30, 2009 03:28 IST

A lower court on Thursday sentenced a Chandigarh-based businessman to seven years in jail for raping his personal assistant.

H1N1: Two sisters,their children among five new casesSubscriber Only

October 30, 2009 03:26 IST

Five fresh cases of swine flu were reported in the city on Thursday,taking the total number of H1N1 cases to 56 here.

Rupee Co-op Football: Black Hawks,Detroits in round 2Subscriber Only

October 30, 2009 03:18 IST

Black Hawks,Kirkeeans,Detroits,Sunny Days defeated their respective opponents to enter the second round in the second-third Division of the Rupee Cup Football Tournament organised by the Keshav-Madhav Pratisthan and KP XI at the SP College Grounds here today.

World-class status: Central Railway sends report on Pune stationSubscriber Only

October 30, 2009 03:17 IST

After the announcement made by the Union Railway Minister Mamata Banerjee in July of turning the Pune Railway Station...

State cross-country: city men,women overall championsSubscriber Only

October 30, 2009 03:15 IST

Pune men and women dominated the proceedings to claim the overall championship in the 39th edition of the Maharashtra state cross-country championship which concluded at the Shiv Chhatarapti Sports complex near here today.

M&M rolls out Mahindra Gio in citySubscriber Only

October 30, 2009 03:13 IST

Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd. on Thursday launched the Mahindra Gio,a four wheel 0.5 ton compact truck,in the city.

A treat in store for those into philately: national stamps fair from todaySubscriber Only

October 30, 2009 03:04 IST

Stampex Pune 2009 - a national stamps fair is back in the city - this time,promising three special attractions to visitors.

US firm opens resin plant in RanjangaonSubscriber Only

October 30, 2009 03:03 IST

US-based Reichhold Industries Inc,a producer of unsaturated polyester resin,announced here on Thursday the launch of its manufacturing facility in India at Ranjangaon with an investment of $20 million.

Unique method to dispose of sanitary padsSubscriber Only

October 30, 2009 02:57 IST

Swach,the city-based organisation that was formed to advocate the cause of helping rag pickers across the city,has come up with a unique method to dispose of sanitary pads.

Rape accused destroyed evidence: cops to courtSubscriber Only

October 30, 2009 02:53 IST

The Pune police on Thursday said 79-year-old Mohiniraj Kulkarni,who was arrested for allegedly raping and murdering 10-year-old Rohini Randive at his Narayan Peth residence,has destroyed evidence related to the crime.

Steps afoot to begin national stroke registry in armed forcesSubscriber Only

October 30, 2009 02:52 IST

A brain stroke can be as lethal as a heart attack,but no data have been collected so far at the national level on the former.

Over 100 city candidates lose security depositSubscriber Only

October 30, 2009 02:48 IST

After a dismal performance,several city candidates would have to forfeit their security deposits to the Election Commission.

During polls,RTO nabbed 66 vehicles for violating codeSubscriber Only

October 30, 2009 02:43 IST

While the political parties,candidates contesting the assembly polls and their supporters were busy campaigning for the polls,the Regional Transport Authority was quietly on the prowl to pin down the vehicle owners or drivers who violated the election code of conduct.

7 Puneites in Indian womens rugby teamSubscriber Only

October 30, 2009 02:41 IST

Avani Sabade of Pune will once again lead the Indian womens rugby team that has six more Pune girls.

Elite naval force to train on INS ShivajiSubscriber Only

October 30, 2009 02:25 IST

To boost maritime security,Indian Naval Ship Shivaji will play a role in training of Sagar Prahari Bal,the 1,000-strong naval force constituted post 26/11 attack.

Civic report maps India without J&KSubscriber Only

October 30, 2009 02:23 IST

The cover page of the Environment Status Report for 2008-09 by the Pune Municipal Corporation shows the map of India without the state of Kashmir.

Dip in H1N1 cases,but question mark over immunitySubscriber Only

October 30, 2009 01:45 IST

With fewer swine flu cases being reported in the city compared to other areas in the state,a question that is at the forefront is whether people have acquired some level of immunity against the virus.