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Bandh: Bus operators fear attacks,trucks off roadsSubscriber Only

November 3, 2009 04:46 IST

In view of the Punjab bandh to be observed by various Sikh organisations on November 3,government transport agencies and private bus operators have asked for special security at bus stands and on prominent roads to ensure that no damage is done to life and property.

Sikhs gather in Nankana to observe GurpurabSubscriber Only

November 3, 2009 04:45 IST

Amid an unprecedented security cover,nearly 10,000 Sikhs converged at Guru Nanaks birth place,Nankana Sahib in Punjab of Pakistan,to celebrate the 540th birth anniversary of Sikhs first Guru.

City to get 2,500 more copsSubscriber Only

November 3, 2009 04:42 IST

The Chandigarh Police will be able to deliver a better law enforcement system to City Beautiful by October next year when its existing strength will increase by 30 per cent.

In BriefSubscriber Only

November 3, 2009 04:41 IST

In the wake of the Punjab bandh call given by various radical Sikh organisations,most private schools and some private banks in Mohali have declared a holiday on Tuesday.

To promote rural tourism,Dadumajra pond upgraded to lakeSubscriber Only

November 3, 2009 04:38 IST

A new lake Guru Dronacharya Sarovar was inaugurated at Dadumajra by Union Minister for Urban Development and Poverty Alleviation and Tourism Kumari Selja today.

From slums to houses,nothing has changed for themSubscriber Only

November 3, 2009 04:36 IST

Within a month of occupying the new flats under the much-hyped Slum Rehabilitation Scheme in Sector 38 problems for the residents have surfaced.

DAV student contracts swine fluSubscriber Only

November 3, 2009 04:33 IST

The classes of the Sector-8 DAV School have been suspended for a week after a student of Class VIII tested positive for swine flu thus taking the number of cases in the city to 60.

Centre considers reservation for eunuchs under disabled categorySubscriber Only

November 3, 2009 04:30 IST

Should eunuchs be given reservation in government services in the category of handicapped persons? This is an issue being considered by the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment.

Harbhajan gets court summons for hurting religious sentimentsSubscriber Only

November 3, 2009 04:27 IST

Cricketer Harbhajan Singh,who was in the city for the fourth ODI match between India and Australia at Mohali on Monday,was served court summons in his room in Hotel Taj.

Only 6% women occupy top editorial positions in media housesSubscriber Only

November 3, 2009 04:24 IST

Women have a different perspective while interpreting situations. While there are issues pertaining to women that can be handled better by women journalists,they should not be stereotyped or confined to those issues only.

Ray of LightSubscriber Only

November 3, 2009 04:23 IST

The Indian Minister of State for External Affairs spent much of his youth outside the country. Indeed,that very fact contributes to Shashi Tharoors cosmopolitan appeal...

Courage Under FireSubscriber Only

November 3, 2009 04:22 IST

After every terror attack,Mumbaikars are hailed for their resilience. It was the same after the serial blasts in the citys local train network in July 2006.

Rodrigues nod still awaited,Samwartaks fate hangs in balanceSubscriber Only

November 3, 2009 04:22 IST

Though the involvement of Director Public Instructions Samwartak Singh has not been proved in the teachers recruitment scam and a final call is yet to be taken on his repatriation...

In race for top schools,kids burdened with too much too soonSubscriber Only

November 3, 2009 04:18 IST

With people becoming increasingly aware of brands,the fixation seems to be affecting the choice of school for their children too.

Time TravellerSubscriber Only

November 3, 2009 04:18 IST

It was a time when the emerging rich in India consumed tea and scones and Nehrus speeches. It was a time when all a lonely soldier had for company on the Indo-China boarder was his submachine gun.

Despite holiday rush,crowd well managed this timeSubscriber Only

November 3, 2009 04:15 IST

Punjab police used mild force to control thousands of eager spectators who were left outside even after the 35,000-odd seats PCA stadium were all occupied for the fourth one day international...

PM in city todaySubscriber Only

November 3, 2009 04:13 IST

Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh will visit Chandigarh on Tuesday. Apart from attending convocations at the PGI and Panjab University,the PM will also inaugurate an advanced cardiac centre at the PGI.

Time to prime the pumpSubscriber Only

November 3, 2009 04:12 IST

After a roller-coaster ride in the run-up to the Ranji Trophy,the Bengal cricketers will finally get down to business at the 22-yard strip on Tuesday when they take on Maharashtra in Pune in the Ranji Trophy opener.

Mumbai FC capitalize on Pauls howlersSubscriber Only

November 3, 2009 04:11 IST

With someone like Shilton Paul as the last line of defence,even ordinary strikers find the prospect mouth-watering. Thats just what happened in the sixth-round...

In BriefSubscriber Only

November 3, 2009 04:07 IST

Bachpan,a new play school,was inaugrated on Monday at Shaheed Bhagat Singh Nagar. It is ISO-2000 certified school having 350 branches all over the nation.

Strike on,but staff to let hostels function at Visva-BharatiSubscriber Only

November 3, 2009 04:05 IST

Striking employees at Visva-Bharati today conceded to the demands of students to continue with the routine services in the hostels after students protested their decision to withdraw emergency services and close down hostels of the university.

Expert discounts fears on threat to Punjabi from EnglishSubscriber Only

November 3, 2009 04:05 IST

Punjabi language need not fear English,the language that its needs to be wary of is Hindi.

Man dies in police custodySubscriber Only

November 3, 2009 04:04 IST

One Abdul Wahid Khureshi (43) died in police custody on Monday in Chitpore police station.

College teachers plan stirSubscriber Only

November 3, 2009 04:04 IST

Punjab and Chandigarh College Teachers Union on Monday condemned the indifferent attitude of the college managements regarding their long-pending demands...

Faulty project gives a Rs3.5-cr blow to KMCSubscriber Only

November 3, 2009 04:03 IST

The Kolkata Municipal Corporation has to bear an additional financial burden of Rs 3.5 crore for the ongoing sewer work under the JNNURM scheme at the Samsul Hooda Road due to the fault of its own engineers and the contractor it had employed for the project.