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A house filled with memories Subscriber Only

January 21, 2009 01:03 IST

In the verandah outside Vijay Khandekars house in Nagpada Motor Vehicles department quarters,four-year-old Samruddhi shrieks at the top of her voice bullying children twice her age.

3 hurt,5 held as villagers protest turns violentSubscriber Only

January 21, 2009 01:02 IST

Three persons received injuries after a mob of villagers came out on the streets today,protesting against the move of the administration and management of J P Cement Company to demolish their buildings in the area.

No doctor in hospital,villagers block traffic in protestSubscriber Only

January 21, 2009 01:01 IST

Hundreds of villagers,including elected representatives of the Barrian gram panchayat,blocked traffic on the Subathu-Barotiwala Road on Tuesday to protest against the non-availability of doctors.

Can BJP win Shimla Lok Sabha seat?Subscriber Only

January 21, 2009 01:00 IST

Will the BJP overcome the jinx on the Shimla parliamentary seat? This is a million dollar question doing the rounds in the party rank and file these days...

A house filled with memories Subscriber Only

January 21, 2009 01:00 IST

In the verandah outside Vijay Khandekars house in Nagpada Motor Vehicles department quarters,four-year-old Samruddhi shrieks at the top of her voice bullying children twice her age.

Warm Jan offers cold comfort to wheat farmersSubscriber Only

January 21, 2009 00:58 IST

Warm January has spelled trouble for wheat,a crop that needs low temperatures for a good growth and yield.

2 cops crushed to deathSubscriber Only

January 21, 2009 00:57 IST

Two cops of the Police Control Room mobile team were crushed to death when a speeding truck jumped over the divider of the flyover on the Jalandhar-Amritsar National Highway near Lawrence School last night.

Vigilance officials beaten up during raidSubscriber Only

January 21, 2009 00:56 IST

A Vigilance team,led by DSP Daljit Singh from Hoshiarpur,was beaten up when its members raided the SDM office in Dasuya to trap a clerk.

Global toast to Obama finds echo in city five-star hotelSubscriber Only

January 21, 2009 00:56 IST

Natalie Williams,an African-American settled in India,feels so much American when she sees Barack Obama take the US presidential office on Tuesday.

A cultural tribute to Mumbais resilienceSubscriber Only

January 21, 2009 00:55 IST

Against the backdrop of the 26/11 attacks,the state government is organising Mumbai Saptarang - a cultural salute to the courage of Mumbai ...

DTOs told to arrange over 3,000 buses to ferry people to AmritsarSubscriber Only

January 21, 2009 00:54 IST

The swearing-in ceremony of SAD president Sukhbir Singh Badal for the post of Deputy Chief Minister is keeping the District Transport Officers on toes.

Cabbie first to claim 26/11 damagesSubscriber Only

January 21, 2009 00:53 IST

As part of the legal aid programme to assist victims of the recent Mumbai terror attacks,the Legal Services Committee set up by the Bombay High Court has sent its first claim for compensation to the state and the central governments.

No Cabinet reshuffle on cards: BadalSubscriber Only

January 21, 2009 00:52 IST

Punjab Chief Minister Parkash Singh Badal today set to rest all speculations of a possible Cabinet reshuffle in the wake of Sukhbir Singh Badals elevation as Deputy Chief Minister tomorrow.

Neeraj Grover murder: Maria & Emile plead not guiltySubscriber Only

January 21, 2009 00:51 IST

Aspiring model and South Indian actress Maria Susairaj and her boyfriend and Indian Navy personnel Emile Jerome on Tuesday pleaded not guilty in the murder of Neeraj Grover,creative head of Synergy Adlabs.

Finally,city sees the faces world missedSubscriber Only

January 21, 2009 00:50 IST

For Mumbai,the Slumdog Millionaire team had a surprise on Tuesday. The six young actors who have been missing from its publicity posters as well as Golden Globe photo-ops were introduced at a media interaction.

BJP heavyweights to add to SADs show of strengthSubscriber Only

January 21, 2009 00:50 IST

The city is all decked up for Sukhbir Badals oath-taking ceremony to be held on Wednesday. Welcome hoardings and signboards dot the roads and a huge pandal has been set up at the Ranjit Avenue ground.

Diversion at Mansa Devi as work on bridge to begin soonSubscriber Only

January 21, 2009 00:47 IST

With construction of the proposed Road Under Bridge at the Mansa Devi railway crossing to begin soon,residents will be in for some inconvenience.

Badal to call special meeting to discuss problems of industrialistsSubscriber Only

January 21, 2009 00:45 IST

To address various issues plaguing the industry in Mohali,Punjab Chief Minister Parkash Singh Badal has decided to call a special meeting with the local industrialists and authorities.

Insect in soft drink: manufacturer,sales agent to pay upSubscriber Only

January 21, 2009 00:44 IST

The district consumer forum has directed a soft drink manufacturer to pay Rs 2,000 compensation after an insect was found in a sealed bottle.

Four-year graduation idea out,semester system waits to check into DUSubscriber Only

January 21, 2009 00:42 IST

The proposal by Delhi Universitys Vice Chancellor Deepak Pental to expand the undergraduate course to a four-year,dual degree system will in all probability ...

Third member of snatchers gang heldSubscriber Only

January 21, 2009 00:42 IST

With the arrest of the third member of the notorious car-borne snatchers gang on Tuesday,the police claim to have solved at least four recent snatching incidents in the city.

Out of this world chatSubscriber Only

January 21, 2009 00:40 IST

CQ CQ CQ... VV3 VBL calling. Anybody copying me? repeats Vivek Bansal several times into a speaker attached to a small radio.

MCD showcause for Shri Ram SchoolSubscriber Only

January 21, 2009 00:40 IST

The MCD on Tuesday said it would issue a showcause notice to Shri Ram School for its decision to raise fees to pay arrears to teachers in accordance with the Sixth Pay Commissions recommendations.

Degradable plastic units seek waiver from CMSubscriber Only

January 21, 2009 00:39 IST

The Department of Environment has sought a customs duty waiver or VAT exemption for biodegradable plastic bag manufacturers.

PU students oppose proposed increase in the price of prospectus and formsSubscriber Only

January 21, 2009 00:39 IST

Punjab Universitys decision to hike cost for college forms and prospectus has aroused resentment from the student community who have termed the move as absolutely uncalled-for.