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Governor summons chief secy to get Lalgarh updateSubscriber Only

November 6, 2009 03:53 IST

Ahead of Buddhadeb Bhattacharjees scheduled two-day visit to West Midnapore beginning November 7,Governor Gopalkrishna Gandhi today summoned state Chief Secretary Asok Mohan Chakrabarti and sought a report on the current security situation in Lalgarh.

Ready for talks,but ceasefire first: KishenjiSubscriber Only

November 6, 2009 03:52 IST

With the Naxals facing the heat of an imminent concerted operation by security forces,a top Maoist leader on Thursday said the rebels were ready for talks if there was ceasefire on both sides and paramilitary forces deployed in the Naxal-hit states were withdrawn.

This bypoll,all Assembly seats sensitiveSubscriber Only

November 6, 2009 03:50 IST

In the wake of rising incidents of violence in the state,the Election Commission has declared all the ten Assembly constituencies going to the bypolls on November 7 as sensitive.

More troops close in on Lalgarh as Kishenji talks of ceasefireSubscriber Only

November 6, 2009 03:49 IST

Even as top Maoist leader Kishenji said talks were possible with the government if it declared a ceasefire and withdrew central forces from the Naxal-hit areas in various states...

Belgachhia East: Cliffhanger in Subhas citadel as wife,disciple fight for legacySubscriber Only

November 6, 2009 03:46 IST

Its a battle for legacy between the wife and protégé of late Subhas Chakraborty as Belgachhia East goes to polls on November 7.

A few black sheep dont make the entire Indian Army corruptSubscriber Only

November 6, 2009 03:33 IST

The image of the Army has taken a beating recently. Earlier,it was for professional incompetence but after media reports exposed corruption among senior officers...

Beggars try to rob woman,arrestedSubscriber Only

November 6, 2009 03:31 IST

Two women beggars allegedly attempted to snatch the chain of a woman at her house in Sector 70 on Thursday,the police said.

Punjabis not the language of Sikhs alone: NayarSubscriber Only

November 6, 2009 03:30 IST

Veteran journalist Kuldip Nayar thinks the real danger to Punjabi language is from Punjabis who dislike their own mother tongue.

Samsung to compensate consumer for causing harassmentSubscriber Only

November 6, 2009 03:29 IST

The district consumer dispute redressal forum UT has directed Samsung India electronics Pvt Limited and Anmol Watches and Electronics...

LPG shortage grips Mohali,wait stretches to 2 weeksSubscriber Only

November 6, 2009 03:28 IST

Acute shortage of LPG has gripped Mohali,Kharar,Kurali,Majri,Banur,Dera Bassi and other parts of Mohali district since the last two weeks Fourteen distributors...

Improve accounting,bring info in public domain to reform MCSubscriber Only

November 6, 2009 03:26 IST

An improvement in the accounting system,making detailed plans for the citys development and availability of information in the public domain...

Admn to draw list of city heritage buildingsSubscriber Only

November 6, 2009 03:24 IST

The Chandigarh Administration has decided to formulate a list of heritage buildings in the city for their preservation and maintenance.

Stink from choe drives away walkersSubscriber Only

November 6, 2009 03:23 IST

Walking enthusiasts whose favourite haunt has been the Leisure Valley in Sector 10 are facing a queer problem a stink emanating from the once picturesque choe that runs through the open greens.

Buyers put off,more withdrawals expected from Parsvnath projectsSubscriber Only

November 6, 2009 03:22 IST

After buyers of the luxury project Prideasia by Parsvnath Developers Limited at Chandigarh IT Park,it is now the turn of allotees of other residential projects by the developer to lose sleep over the fate of completion of the projects.

Qawwali night a crowd puller on Day Two of SochSubscriber Only

November 6, 2009 03:21 IST

The media fest organised by the School of Communication Studies,Panjab University,began its second day of events with a documentary competition...

Scholars for symbiotic relationship between multilingual literaturesSubscriber Only

November 6, 2009 03:20 IST

Scholars participating in an extension lecture on Hindi literature available in Gurmukhi script,organised by Punjabi Universitys Department of Hindi...

Students meet Sibal in Delhi,seek central status for PUSubscriber Only

November 6, 2009 03:19 IST

A five-member delegation from the Panjab University met Human Resources Development minister Kapil Sibal and apprised him about their and the universitys demand for central status for the PU.

PU Rajiv Gandhi Chair attracts only 4 applicantsSubscriber Only

November 6, 2009 03:18 IST

Though the much coveted Rajiv Gandhi Chair at Panjab University has finally got a head,the poor response by applicants seems to be raising questions on the selection process.

St Johns students,alumni vouch for accused teacherSubscriber Only

November 6, 2009 03:16 IST

Students and alumni of St Johns School,Sector 26,came out in support of art teacher Michael Angelo Francis,a day after parents accused him of showing adult websites to students in the school.

HC brings cheer to wannabe grooms with empty pocketsSubscriber Only

November 6, 2009 03:13 IST

The Punjab and Haryana High Court has provided a ray of hope for government employees,who need government loan for their marriage.

Advocates,MBAs queue up for porters job in Ambala DivisionSubscriber Only

November 6, 2009 03:12 IST

Against the 340 vacancies for the job of a licenced porter under the Ambala Division of Railways,929 applications have been received.

Families feel the heat as prices go northSubscriber Only

November 6, 2009 03:10 IST

Suresh Sharma,45,a shopowner residing in sector 7 Panchkula,would set side around Rs 5,000 from his monthly income for grocery in the beginning of this year.

Many raped inmate as part of conspiracySubscriber Only

November 6, 2009 03:09 IST

The victim has been raped by several employees of Nari Niketan and all attempts have been made to destroy the evidence.

Samwartak loses charge of DPI(S)Subscriber Only

November 6, 2009 03:07 IST

The UT Administration has withdrawn the charge of Director Public Instructions (Schools) from Haryana Civil Services officer Samwartak Singh Khangwal.