CITIES NEWS - Page 20815

Valley of hopeSubscriber Only

January 6, 2009 03:13 IST

Omar Abdullah's views seem to match those of most Kashmiri youth. But the issue is,will New Delhi allow him to deliver what he wants? And I believe delivering is critical for Omar and his party...

The musical taleSubscriber Only

January 6, 2009 03:07 IST

A heated argument is on between Vaali and Sugreev,eyebrows raised,faces contorted and lips twitching... the audience shudder as Vaali pounces on Sugreev.

Ward level budget meets till Jan 12Subscriber Only

January 6, 2009 03:04 IST

In order to hold a healthy discussion on the upcoming (2009-10) budget of the Pune Municipal Corporation and to seek suggestions and views of the citizens in each ward...

PCB to continue road worksSubscriber Only

January 6, 2009 03:03 IST

The Pune Cantonment Board,which in the month of November began road works on some of the busier roads under it,will continue the repair and resurfacing of roads in the coming days.

NRIs should learn lessons from recessionSubscriber Only

January 6, 2009 03:01 IST

The NRI Parents' Organisation marked the Non Resident Indian Days celebrations,which will be formally starting from January 7,by organising a talk by Girish Thakar,a financial analyst from the USA,who is also an NRI.

Fifteen slums gutted in massive fire at GultekdiSubscriber Only

January 6, 2009 03:00 IST

About 20 huts were either fully or partially gutted at Dais Plot slums in Gultekdi,after a fire broke around 12.45 pm on Monday.

Lt Gen Pradeep Khanna takes over asSubscriber Only

January 6, 2009 02:59 IST

Lt Gen Pradeep Khanna,VSM,ADC took over as the new GOC-in-C (General Officer Commanding in Chief) of the southern command on January 1.

Fashion FairSubscriber Only

January 6, 2009 02:45 IST

While rumours are floating around in Delhi fashion circles about the alleged pullout of sponsors at one of the fashion weeks,Lakme has quickly announced the dates for their four-day show,starting March 27,at Mumbais Grand Hyatt Hotel.

Wet SmackSubscriber Only

January 6, 2009 02:44 IST

New Years Eve on TV was a damp squib. Those of us who stayed home to avoid crowded venues and a repetition of last New Years Eves eve-teasing incidents were consoling ourselves that at least thered be something fun to watch on TV.

Inter-district cricket probables announcedSubscriber Only

January 6, 2009 02:43 IST

All-rounder Ankur Kakkar will lead Ludhiana in the upcoming Katoch Shield senior inter- district cricket championship to be held from January 20.

Blood donation camp held to mark GurpurbSubscriber Only

January 6, 2009 02:41 IST

Salaam Zindagi Foundation celebrated the 342nd birthday of Guru Gobind Singh in a unique way by donating 375 units of blood to the blood banks of DMCH,CMCH,Oswal and Appollo hospitals at a blood donation camp held in Guru Nanak Bhawan here today.

Majithia aide kills two birds with one stoneSubscriber Only

January 6, 2009 02:40 IST

A supporter of Cabinet Minister Bikram Singh Majithia managed to successfully kill two birds with one stone by holding a meeting of the youth activists of the party here today.

Safe GuardSubscriber Only

January 6, 2009 02:38 IST

For most five-star hotels,December-January is a busy time,with new year festivities and promotions.

Children carnival held at Sacred HeartSubscriber Only

January 6, 2009 02:37 IST

To bring out the hidden talents in the tiny tots,Jesus Sacred Heart School,South City,Ludhiana organised a children carnival on the campus.

Cause &effectSubscriber Only

January 6, 2009 02:37 IST

When the sealing drive wrecked havoc in Delhi two years ago,Sandip Kapurs advertising agency of ten years,Promodome Communications based in Sheikh Sarai was among the first offices to be sealed.

Sewing machine industry seeks research centreSubscriber Only

January 6, 2009 02:36 IST

In the annual general body meeting of the Sewing Machine Development Club held here on Saturday,the members stressed the need for a separate research and development centre for the sewing machine industry.

Animated LeapSubscriber Only

January 6, 2009 02:36 IST

When Lucknow-based publishing house known for its bi-monthly comic strip Uncle Haathi changed its profile to Big Fat Uncle Animations,little did they know that their mascot would travel all the way to the United States.

MC may tinker with tender policySubscriber Only

January 6, 2009 02:35 IST

Ludhiana Municipal Corporation authorities are likely to finalise a new policy for the tender system soon.

Barnala remarks set Akali circles aflutterSubscriber Only

January 6, 2009 02:33 IST

Tamil Nadu Governor and senior SAD leader Surjit Singh Barnalas visit to former Member of Parliament Amrik Singh Aliwals house today morning has created a flutter of sorts among the party circles.

Bara power project: Govt reschedules bidsSubscriber Only

January 6, 2009 02:33 IST

The state government extended the date for submitting financial bids on Monday for the 1,980 MW super critical power project at Bara,Allahabad,tentatively to January 19.

Cellphone companies asked to freeze phones without IMEISubscriber Only

January 6, 2009 02:31 IST

After New Delhi,it's now time for the mobile companies operating in the state to act against consumers using mobile handsets without an International Mobile Equipment Identity.

Time for children to say lights,camera,actionSubscriber Only

January 6, 2009 02:30 IST

They may be barely in their teens,but these little filmmakers are all set to take on the world with their newly-acquired celluloid skills.

Arts Fair: A never-before-seen demand for artwork at MSUSubscriber Only

January 6, 2009 02:29 IST

After a two-year hiatus,M S Universitys Fine Arts Fair witnessed an unprecedented increase in the advanced bookings of artworks produced by artists as well as students.

Oil sector officers to go on stir from tomorrowSubscriber Only

January 6, 2009 02:28 IST

Adamant on the issue of salary hike,the Oil Sector Officers Association-an amalgamation of officer unions of 14 PSU oil firms-has decided to go on an indefinite strike from January 7.

Third tiger surfaces,kills boy in KheriSubscriber Only

January 6, 2009 02:27 IST

To exacerbate the nightmares of the forest department,a third tiger surfaced near Tanda village of Lakhimpur Kheri and killed a 16-year-old boy,Pillu Singh,on Sunday.