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Forum bursts bubble,firm fined Rs 3 lakh for denying prizeSubscriber Only

January 7, 2009 23:12 IST

Upholding an order of the Ludhiana district forum,the UT State Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission has directed Perfetti India to pay Rs 2 lakh...

Reimburse security expenses on Tibetan govt,KarmapaSubscriber Only

January 7, 2009 23:12 IST

The Himachal Pradesh government has asked the Central government to reimburse the total expenditure incurred on providing security to the Tibetan government-in-exile at Dharamshala and spiritual guru Karmapa.

Truckers to strike at common mans pocketSubscriber Only

January 7, 2009 23:10 IST

The transporters strike entered its second day amid support from other quarters.

41,000 students to get woollensSubscriber Only

January 7, 2009 23:08 IST

The Sarv Shiksha Abhiyan (SSA) authority in Punjab has decided to provide sweaters to as many as 41,410 out-of-school children enrolled in the Alternative and Innovative Education (AIE) programme across the state.

Enter Liverpool,to change Indian football scene with Pune as baseSubscriber Only

January 7, 2009 23:07 IST

There could soon be more Indians dreaming of the tricolor fluttering at the football World Cup.

Miffed with official goof-up,Phagwara farmers turn bonus cheques to ashesSubscriber Only

January 7, 2009 23:07 IST

Feeling cheated by the state government,which allegedly issued cheques for bonus on paddy on wrong names,farmers here today staged a protest.

Before big polls,parties to test waters in civic showSubscriber Only

January 7, 2009 23:05 IST

The District Planning Development Committee elections on January 31 will not only herald the poll season,but also test the strengths and weaknesses of all major political parties ahead of Lok Sabha polls.

Nursing students block highwaySubscriber Only

January 7, 2009 23:04 IST

Thousands of commuters on the Delhi-Amritsar National Highway had to face inconvenience as students of nursing colleges sat on a dharna at Gagan Chowk here today.

Chaos fine for exchequerSubscriber Only

January 7, 2009 23:04 IST

For the city police,2008 was a year that saw a major drive to discipline the chaotic traffic.

Many a scandal rock GNDUSubscriber Only

January 7, 2009 23:03 IST

Countless probes into minor and major issues haunt the teaching and non-teaching departments of Guru Nanak Dev University.

Getting ready to woo BrahminsSubscriber Only

January 7, 2009 23:02 IST

The Brahmin Sabha convention held last week in the city saw 10,000 Brahmins from the state attending,with leaders from only BJP and Shiv Sena addressing them.

Rane to stay put; Pawar takes creditSubscriber Only

January 7, 2009 23:00 IST

On the day Narayan Rane said in Pune that he was considering Chief Minister Ashok Chavans proposal before taking any decision on the future course of action...

Health dept deflates cancer death figureSubscriber Only

January 7, 2009 23:00 IST

While the number of cancer cases in Punjab is alarming,the data compiled by the Health Department claims otherwise.

2.8 kg heroin,147 kg poppy husk seized in DelhiSubscriber Only

January 7, 2009 10:37 IST

Delhi Police have seized about 2.8 kg of heroin worth Rs 15 lakh and 147 kg of poppy husk in separate incidents in Delhi and arrested ten people in this connection.

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.