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Packaging industry reaping festive season benefits as demand for gift items increaseSubscriber Only

October 26, 2011 00:33 IST

While sweet shops and bakery sellers have already announced increased sales during the festive period,it is now the packaging industry's turn to do the same.

Briefly RegionSubscriber Only

October 26, 2011 00:16 IST

The Haryana police on Tuesday arrested six persons and claimed to have busted a gang who used to rob people at gunpoint on the state highways in Jhajjar district and neighbouring areas

14 HPS officers to get IPS rank soonSubscriber Only

October 26, 2011 00:14 IST

At least 14 Himachal Police Services officers are set to be promoted to the Indian Police Service rank after the Union Public Service Commission green signal.

Drop plan on land ceiling law: Cong to DhumalSubscriber Only

October 26, 2011 00:11 IST

The Pradesh Congress Committee On Tuesday accused the BJP government of favouring outsiders

Bilaspur accident toll 27,driver,two others suspendedSubscriber Only

October 26, 2011 00:09 IST

As THE toll in Bilaspur bus accident reached 27 on Tuesday,two things have become clear the ill-fated bus was overloaded

PPCB to move court against polluting unitsSubscriber Only

October 26, 2011 00:06 IST

The Punjab Pollution Control Board on Monday fixed October 31 as the deadline for the Punjab State Power Corporation Ltd to disconnect the supply to the polluting industrial units.

Politics to take centre stage from Punjab DaySubscriber Only

October 26, 2011 00:04 IST

Political parties are gearing up to step up their campaign from November 1Punjab Dayfor the ensuing Assembly elections slated for February.

Stagnant water at pollution board office pond raises a stinkSubscriber Only

October 26, 2011 00:01 IST

It is a classic case of the nearer the church,the farther from God. Punjab Pollution Control Board (PPCB) has been caught on the wrong foot when it comes to adopt what it preaches to check pollution.

Fire at Pimpri shop destroys spicesSubscriber Only

October 25, 2011 07:11 IST

A Large number of sacks containing spices kept in a Pimpri shop were destroyed after they caught fire around 8.30 am on Monday.

Marathi Wikipedia to feature at WikiConferenceSubscriber Only

October 25, 2011 07:09 IST

The WikiConference India 2011 to be held between from November 18 in Mumbai this year will see Wikipedia contributors across the nation get together to discuss,enhance and propagate the idea of the online encyclopedia,generated wholly by users.

70-yr-old undergoes knee surgery,first to avail of new technology in citySubscriber Only

October 25, 2011 07:09 IST

A knee-replacement surgery,which doctors called the first of its kind joint replacement effort in Pune,was performed on a 70-year-old man suffering from severe arthritis.

3-member team to decide on PMC bus purchase planSubscriber Only

October 25, 2011 07:07 IST

A Three-member committee of municipal commissioners of Pune and the Pimpri-Chinchwad municipal corporations and chairman and managing director of the PMPML will take a decision on purchasing 100 buses under JNNURM.

Engineer held for cellphone theftSubscriber Only

October 25, 2011 07:07 IST

Sangvi Police on Sunday arrested an alleged mobile phone thief who was nabbed by a researcher along with her cousin and two citizens at Pimple Saudagar.

Sportsline: Maharashtra Open from TuesdaySubscriber Only

October 25, 2011 07:05 IST

India's number one amateur golfer S Chikkarangappa will start favourite at the Maharashtra Open amateur golf championship,which begins on Tuesday at the par-71 Poona Golf Club.

Man attacked,robbed in his house; ATM watchman looted at gunpointSubscriber Only

October 25, 2011 07:04 IST

A man was woken up shortly after midnight only to be robbed in Bhosari by two unidentified men at his door.

All 6 who lost deposit in bypoll were independentsSubscriber Only

October 25, 2011 07:03 IST

Six of the eight candidates who contested the Khadakwasla bypoll lost their deposits according to the Returning Officer of 211-Khadakwasla election department.

School principals to meet in NagpurSubscriber Only

October 25, 2011 07:02 IST

Headmasters from across the state will hold a three-day conference in Nagpur from October 30 to November 2.

UoP likely to start sustainable development course next sessionSubscriber Only

October 25, 2011 07:01 IST

From the next academic session a course in sustainable development is likely to be made available at the University of Pune.

MIDC to focus on additional industrial infrastructureSubscriber Only

October 25, 2011 06:59 IST

The Maharashtra Industrial Development Corporation (MIDC) is planning to raise the industrial infrastructure spanning over nearly 1770 hectares in Pune in the next few years in IT and Special Economic Zone sectors.

Chaos,as festive rush taxes bus stationsSubscriber Only

October 25, 2011 06:59 IST

This Diwali the Maharashtra State Road Transport Corporation has so far successfully implemented the reservation for everyone scheme and bus operations have been smooth barring some commotion caused due to hordes of last-minute commuters walking in without booking tickets,resulting in chaos at the bus stations.

SEZs: State offers sops,to make VAT refundableSubscriber Only

October 25, 2011 06:57 IST

With almost three Special Economic Zones (SEZs) going in for cancellation in Pune and almost 20 SEZs cancelled in the state,its the turn of the state government to dole out sops to attract investors to SEZs.

Auto-driver held for raping 5-year-old girlSubscriber Only

October 25, 2011 06:48 IST

A five-year-old girl in Rajkot was allegedly raped twice by an auto-rickshaw driver who used to ferry her to school.

Haj politics hots up,VIP quota up for grabsSubscriber Only

October 25, 2011 06:46 IST

With the central government having fixed Haj quotas for members of Parliament,chief ministers and chairmen of state Haj committees as also a few others,there is immense political lobbying for the annual pilgrimage.

Ahmedabad cops arrest ATM theft accused from MumbaiSubscriber Only

October 25, 2011 06:43 IST

Kagdapith police have arrested the main accused in connection with theft of Rs 1.98 lakh from an ATM machine of ICICI Bank at Ghantkarna Cloth Market by using the debit card of a retired schoolteacher,Karsanbhai Adiar,on July 27.