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New textbook says Lord Ram destroyed Ravana-sponsored terrorismSubscriber Only

January 7, 2009 03:07 IST

Nearly five lakh students of classes IX and X in Gujarat have appeared for a voluntary state government-endorsed examination based on a textbook...

Sender of terror mails might have links with policeSubscriber Only

January 7, 2009 03:05 IST

Post Ahmedabad blasts a spate of hoax calls and terror messages rocked Gujarat. According to graphologist Devyani Kashyap...

Modi invites South Korean company for bus services projectSubscriber Only

January 7, 2009 03:04 IST

In a desperate bid to strengthen the public transport system in Gujarat,the Narendra Modi government has invited South Korea-based Kumho Group of Industries to participate in a joint venture road transport services project in the state.

Clinton Foundation plans to set up solar power generation plant in KutchSubscriber Only

January 7, 2009 03:03 IST

Realising the vast potential of tapping solar energy in Gujarat,the Clinton Foundation,headed by former US President Bill Clinton,is seriously considering the setting up of a 500 MW solar power generation project in Kutch district.

Gujarat govt announces new solar power policySubscriber Only

January 7, 2009 03:02 IST

The Gujarat government,on Tuesday,announced its Solar Power Policy,2009,ahead of the Vibrant Gujarat Global Investors Summit.

Annual sports day organisedSubscriber Only

January 7, 2009 02:58 IST

Hathi Complex Residents Association organised the annual sports day in its premises on Tuesday.

Sports director seeks report on misuse of stadiumSubscriber Only

January 7, 2009 02:57 IST

After repeated incidents of damaging acts of various cultural events in the name of sports tournaments at the Guru Nanak Stadium...

Kyra Unplugged!Subscriber Only

January 7, 2009 02:56 IST

Three years ago,as a wild card entrant at the WTA tour in Kolkata,young Kyra Shroff wilted under pressure to a 0-6,0-6 defeat.

42 attend hockey camp under Canadian coachSubscriber Only

January 7, 2009 02:55 IST

A three-day intermediary hockey seminar for Punjab coaches concluded today at the Punjab Agricultural University Astroturf Stadium in Ludhiana today.

Check in time…Subscriber Only

January 7, 2009 02:50 IST

I am 49 years old. My periods stopped two years back but last month I had periods again. My friends tell me that this is normal,but I am anxious. Please guide.

MC Commissioner leads demolition drive in Model HouseSubscriber Only

January 7, 2009 02:48 IST

After a Tehbazari drive today,MC Commissioner GS Ghuman went out for a demolition drive along with his team. The commissioner got four under-construction shops in Model House demolished.

Steep hike in fine raises rehri vendors hacklesSubscriber Only

January 7, 2009 02:47 IST

In order to discourage the Rehri vendors to come to city roads,MC Commissioner has decided to hike their fine by three times.

They left their homes to pursue their dreamsSubscriber Only

January 7, 2009 02:46 IST

They are a bunch for painters hailing from different states who have left their homes to pursue their dreams. Their passion to paint is common and so is their passion to speak up: speak up against the wrong.

Creating awareness about traffic rules through SMSesSubscriber Only

January 7, 2009 02:45 IST

The Senior Suprintendent of Police,Jagraon,has found a unique way to spread awareness among masses about the traffic rules and regulations. He is sending SMSes to all the cell phone holders about the traffic rules.

School timings: Pvt schools lock horns with DCSubscriber Only

January 7, 2009 02:44 IST

Despite Deputy Commissioner Sumer Singh Gurjer directing the schools in the city to not to open before 10 a.m.,majority of the private schools opened at 9 am today.

Farmers given free emblems at road safety campSubscriber Only

January 7, 2009 02:43 IST

The Department of Farm Power and Machinery of Punjab Agricultural University,and local traffic police,jointly organised a road safety camp at Punjab Agricultural University today.

3rd edition of Punarjot magazine launchedSubscriber Only

January 7, 2009 02:41 IST

The Third issue of the quarterly magazine Punarjot was released by a hotelier N S Nanda,who is also the president New Hope NGO.

Indo-Danish folklore fest concludesSubscriber Only

January 7, 2009 02:41 IST

A cultural extravaganza,where performers from Denmark displayed their gymnastic stunts,held seminars,conducted group training and exchanged cultural views,concluded at Partap College of Education here today.

US scientist strikes a discordant note: organic farming is the only way outSubscriber Only

January 7, 2009 02:40 IST

Farming in Punjab,which led the green revolution in the country in the past,should go totally organic just as Cuba did, said Dr Bikram Singh Gill,a distinguished professor and director,Wheat Genetics Resource Centre Department of Plant Pathology...

Eight seeds crash out on Day 2 of AITA-BTA meetSubscriber Only

January 7, 2009 02:35 IST

As many as eight seeds tumbled out on the second day of the AITA-BTA Championship Series 2009 that is being played in the memory of the late Dilip Bose at the BTA complex here.

Ashbeer takes early leadSubscriber Only

January 7, 2009 02:34 IST

Maintaining his trend of getting off to a flying start,15-year-old Ashbeer Saini raced away to the top of the leaderboard at the end of the first round of the Eastern India Junior Golf Championship that is being played at the par-70 Tollygunge Golf Club.