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Senior Maoist leader arrested,admits role in Singur stirSubscriber Only

November 9, 2010 07:26 IST

In a major breakthrough,the CID and the district police arrested Ajoy Das,a senior Maoist leader from Kanchrapara in North 24 Paraganas.

Cong slams govt for failing to declare state mourningSubscriber Only

November 9, 2010 07:23 IST

West Bengal Pradesh Congress Committee on Monday blamed the state government for not giving state honour to the departed leader.

Nandigram firing: 50 people to move HC for compensationSubscriber Only

November 9, 2010 07:20 IST

About 50 people whose names have allegedly been dropped from the list of injured people to be paid compensation for police firing in Nandigram on March 14.

Trinamool accuses Cong of playing politics over deathSubscriber Only

November 9, 2010 07:18 IST

The political tug-of-war between the Trinamool Congress and the Congress around Siddhartha Shankar Rays death continued unabated on Monday.

Maoist bandh against Obama visit claims 8 lives in 3 statesSubscriber Only

November 9, 2010 07:15 IST

Killings and violence marked the 24-hour bandh called by Maoists to protest United States President Barack Obamas visit on Monday.

Depressed over unemployment,28-year-old commits suicideSubscriber Only

November 9, 2010 07:04 IST

A 28-YEAR-OLD man committed suicide by shooting himself at his residence in Bareilly Citys Izzat Nagar area on Saturday night.

Robbery in Lucknow,retired Armyman,wife injuredSubscriber Only

November 9, 2010 07:01 IST

A retired major-general and his wife had to be hospitalised after an attack by robbers who broke into their South City residence on Sunday night.

Gadkari to visit Lucknow to check infighting,form election strategySubscriber Only

November 9, 2010 06:59 IST

The BJP national president Nitin Gadkari is visiting Lucknow on October 18 and 19.

Sultanpur murder: Police give clean chit to BSP legislatorSubscriber Only

November 9, 2010 06:57 IST

The police on Monday gave a clean chit to BSP legislator Chandrabhadra Singh alias Sonu Singh in the abduction and murder of revenue inspector Ram Kumar Yadav.

Nikkis dad was only one in batch who wore trousersSubscriber Only

November 9, 2010 06:52 IST

Dr Ajit Singh Randhawa was the only one in our batch who wore trousers while the others including me wore pyjamas to college, fondly recalls Dr S S Johl.

Vyas takes charge as LIT ChairmanSubscriber Only

November 9, 2010 06:50 IST

Madan Mohan Vyas today took charge as Chairman of the Ludhiana Improvement Trust.

1984 riot victims families try to forcibly occupy flatsSubscriber Only

November 9, 2010 06:47 IST

In a bid to forcibly occupy the flats at CRPF Colony in Dugri,1984 riot victims families today had a scuffle with government employees already residing in the colony.

Nirmalya Trust to take part in Pune MarathonSubscriber Only

November 9, 2010 06:39 IST

Around 20 physically- challenged persons associated with Nirmalya Trust -a voluntary organisation working for the physically challenged will participate in the Pune International Marathon 2010 on December 5.

Inter-district TT:Chaudhari,Bodas to lead teamsSubscriber Only

November 9, 2010 06:37 IST

The Pune district team for the Inter-district and State Championships Table Tennis tournament to be held in Nanded from November 16-20 has been announced.

Bhimjiyani wins U-14 tennis titleSubscriber Only

November 9, 2010 06:35 IST

Devanshi Bhimjiyani of the city won the under-14 womens singles title of the Asian Tennis Federation ranking tennis tournament held in Jorhat,Assam,recently.

Mishra,Azhar in main drawSubscriber Only

November 9, 2010 06:33 IST

Unseeded Dharanidhai Mishra,BS Rahul and Mohammed Azhar notched up straight set wins over their seeded opponents to enter the main draw of the boys singles event in the Walchand Cup All India Ranking National Series Tennis Tournament 2010.

Pune FC lift KP Jadhav trophySubscriber Only

November 9, 2010 06:32 IST

Pune FC emerged champions in the KP Jadhav Memorial football tournament,defeating Giantz 2-0 in the final at the St Vincents Football Ground on Monday.

10-day Pulotsav kicks offSubscriber Only

November 9, 2010 06:21 IST

The eighth edition of the Pulotsav Festival kicked off on Monday at the Tilak Smarak Mandir. Held in memory of renowned Marathi author and humourist PL Deshpande.

Civic body wrong about Rs 800-cr deficit,says Nilesh NikamSubscriber Only

November 9, 2010 06:19 IST

A week after the Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) claimed it was facing a deficit of Rs 800 crore in the current fiscal.

New to city? Make yourself at home with Full2Pune mobile applicationSubscriber Only

November 9, 2010 06:16 IST

If you are new to the city and think autorickshaw drivers may be overcharging,want to zero in on great places to eat out or visit some well-known places in Pune.

Cantt board fails to maintain ACR of its employeesSubscriber Only

November 9, 2010 06:13 IST

IN violation of service rules,the Pune Cantonment Board has not been maintaining annual confidential reports of employees regularly.

City RSS unit to join nationwide agitationSubscriber Only

November 9, 2010 06:10 IST

The Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) has said it will join the nationwide protest against dragging of its name in acts of terror.

Scrap anti-superstition billSubscriber Only

November 9, 2010 06:07 IST

The Maharashtra State Warkari Mahamandal has demanded that the anti-superstition bill,which will come up in the state assembly in the winter session,be scrapped.

Its settled: Ruby Hall Clinic to treat patients under CGHSSubscriber Only

November 9, 2010 06:05 IST

Ruby Hall Clinic authorites who were miffed over the low rates that the government had proposed to offer them to treat beneficiaries under the Central Government Health Scheme.

12 break-ins,2 gold heists,11 chain-snatching cases this DiwaliSubscriber Only

November 9, 2010 06:03 IST

During Diwali celebrations this year,spread over five days from November 3-7,the city police were kept busy with at least 11 incidences of chain snatching.