CITIES NEWS - Page 13534

State to probe tribal welfare scamSubscriber Only

July 6, 2013 05:24 IST

The state has told Bombay High Court (HC) it will appoint a committee headed by a retired HC judge to probe an alleged Rs 6,000-crore scam in tribal development schemes in 2006.

Congress,NCP square off over Wakf BoardSubscriber Only

July 6, 2013 05:20 IST

The arrest of Wakf Board CEO N D Pathan for alleged bribery has snowballed into a political fight between allies Congress and NCP.

MPCC chief claims NCP leaderSubscriber Only

July 6, 2013 05:16 IST

Maharashtra Pradesh Congress Committee (MPCC) president Manikrao Thakre claimed Thursday senior NCP leader and Minister for Rural Development Jayant Patil was keeping the option of joining Congress open before the 2014 elections.

Government to set up 106 veggie outlets in MumbaiSubscriber Only

July 6, 2013 05:14 IST

The state government has come up with a novel way to curb the rising prices of vegetables and fruits. It will set up outlets,106 of them,in supermarkets and government establishments from Monday.

Big DealSubscriber Only

July 6, 2013 05:09 IST

In Bollywood,if one is said to be as good as his last Friday,then Sujoy Ghosh is making the most of it.

The Rabbits ReturnSubscriber Only

July 6, 2013 05:06 IST

Mumbais electro-rockers Sky Rabbit release their second record,an EP titled Where

Real ModelSubscriber Only

July 6, 2013 05:02 IST

Moving away from the gloss,designers and brands are roping in people from different walks of life to model for their campaigns

A Parisian AffairSubscriber Only

July 6, 2013 04:46 IST

Kolkata-based Vizyon will show at the Pret-a-Porter show in the French capital

Loves Many ShadesSubscriber Only

July 6, 2013 04:43 IST

Mumbai-based author Sampurna Chattarjis book Dirty Love is a tribute to the city she lives in,warts and all

Babys body found in nullahSubscriber Only

July 6, 2013 04:42 IST

The police have initiated investigations into the death of a newborn boy,whose body was found in a nullah at Vikhroli on Thursday morning. According to the police,the body was spotted by residents of Kannamwar Nagar area.

A Big DealSubscriber Only

July 6, 2013 04:39 IST

In Bollywood,if one is said to be as good as his last Friday,then Sujoy Ghosh is making the most of it.

11 Chinese arrested for smuggling bidSubscriber Only

July 6, 2013 04:38 IST

Eleven Chinese air travellers were intercepted by Airport Customs at Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport for trying to smuggle Red Sanders in violation of export import policy in India.

Real ModelsSubscriber Only

July 6, 2013 04:38 IST

Moving away from the gloss and glamour,designers and brands are roping in people from different walks of life to model for their campaigns

Devendra Jagtap kept changing location of weapon: CopsSubscriber Only

July 6, 2013 04:34 IST

Devendra Jagtap,who attacked gangster Abu Salem with a revolver in Taloja Central Jail on June 27,has reportedly told his interrogators he frequently changed places where he kept the weapon in his cell to escape being caught

Teen falls off highrise,cops say suicideSubscriber Only

July 6, 2013 04:26 IST

A 19-year-old boy allegedly committed suicide by jumping off a highrise building in DLF Phase 5,Gurgaon,on Friday morning.

Quota for poor students: Darda seeks report on number of seats filledSubscriber Only

July 6, 2013 04:26 IST

School education and sports minister Rajendra Darda on Thursday instructed the state director of education (primary) to submit a report on the number of seats filled up under the 25 per cent quota for economically weaker section students,as per the Right of Children to Free and Compulsory Education (RTE) Act,2009.

BJP takes on Cong over CP delaySubscriber Only

July 6, 2013 04:25 IST

The delay in completion of the renovation of Connaught Place is fast acquiring a political colour.

First medical college run by civic body opens admissionsSubscriber Only

July 6, 2013 04:23 IST

The Medical Council of India has approved a civic body-run medical college,which is one of the most ambitious projects of the North Municipal Corporation.

Police protection for witnessSubscriber Only

July 6, 2013 04:21 IST

A fast track court on Friday directed police to provide for the security of a carpenter,who was allegedly robbed by the six gangrape accused on December 16,2012,and is deposing as a witness in the court.

Most of 765 respondents in favour of Dharavi planSubscriber Only

July 6, 2013 04:17 IST

A majority of the 765 suggestions received by Dharavi Redevelopment Authority (DRA) from 59,000 tenements spread over 152 hectares are for redevelopment of the slum.

Dec 16 gangrape: Juvenile board verdict on July 11Subscriber Only

July 6, 2013 04:16 IST

Dec 16 gangrape: Juvenile board verdict on July 11

Polls ahead,Cong woos Jat community,Sheila promises Bhawan land in DelhiSubscriber Only

July 6, 2013 04:11 IST

With Assembly elections in Rajasthan and Delhi round the corner and Lok Sabha elections not far away,the Congress on Friday began an exercise to woo the influential Jat community,which is reportedly upset with the government for not including the Jats in the OBC quota list.