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HC directs HUDA to file status report on amenitiesSubscriber Only

January 16, 2009 00:18 IST

The Punjab and Haryana High Court has directed Haryana Urban Development Authority (HUDA) to file a status report giving details of the work undertaken for improving the pitiable condition of basic amenities in Panchkula.

Groaning under the weight of heavy schoolbags ? CBSE directs schools to reduce loadSubscriber Only

January 16, 2009 00:16 IST

In a latest decision,the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) is all set to take heavy bags off tender shoulders.

Repercussions of war would be devastating for both India,PakistanSubscriber Only

January 16, 2009 00:11 IST

If a purely conventional war was to take place between India and Pakistan,we would most likely overpower our neighbour owing to the superior military technology,infrastructure,manpower,territorial area and strategic advantage (in sea and air) we possess.

No proof against Salmans bodyguard in snatching complaintSubscriber Only

January 16, 2009 00:10 IST

No proof has been found against Bollywood actor Salman Khans bodyguard,Ujagar Singh,in a snatching complaint filed by Supreme Court lawyer Vineet Dhanda,the police confirmed on Thursday.

Baby undergoes open heart surgery at PGISubscriber Only

January 16, 2009 00:10 IST

In a rare feat,a team of doctors from the Department of Cardiovascular Surgery and the Department of Anesthesia at the PGI performed an open heart surgery on a three-month-old baby boy suffering from TGA,an unusual congenital heart disease.

Travel agent arrested for duping three of Rs 16 lakhSubscriber Only

January 16, 2009 00:07 IST

The Economic Offences Wing (EOW) arrested a travel agent,Vivek Grover,on Thursday for allegedly duping three persons of Rs 16 lakh on the pretext of sending them to UK.

UTI to pay up for failing to inform closure of schemeSubscriber Only

January 16, 2009 00:06 IST

Asserting that notification in a newspaper towards closure of a scheme was not enough and it is necessary for any company to refund the amount to the complainant at the right time...

Gangrape: German woman in city,to depose todaySubscriber Only

January 16, 2009 00:05 IST

The German national,expected to testify against the five youths involved in her alleged gangrape,arrived in the city on Thursday.

I am positive about setting up Filmcity in Chandigarh: KaushikSubscriber Only

January 16, 2009 00:04 IST

When Bollywood Director Satish Kaushik met senior officials of the Chandigarh Administration on Thursday,he reaffirmed his claim over the Filmcity project.

Admn shelves parking plans for Hotel MountviewSubscriber Only

January 16, 2009 00:03 IST

The UT Administrations plan of an underground parking at the cost of Rs 6 crore at Hotel Mountview has been shelved. The Board of Governors of the Chandigarh Industrial and Tourism Corporation (CITCO),which is managing the hotel...

Home guard dies at GMSH,kin allege negligenceSubscriber Only

January 16, 2009 00:02 IST

The parents of a 23-year-old home guard volunteer,who died at Government Multi-Specialty Hospital,Sector 16,today have alleged negligence on the part of doctors who were treating him at the Government Multi-Speciality Hospital,Sector 16.

BOA allows BTTA to select team for State GamesSubscriber Only

January 15, 2009 03:12 IST

The Bengal Olympic Association (BOA) has decided to allow Bengal Table Tennis Association (BTTA) to select the Bengal team for the forthcoming State Games,to be held in 11 districts from January 23 to 31.

Book fair ready to make up for last year with theme songSubscriber Only

January 15, 2009 03:11 IST

Last years bitterness over the venue of Kolkata Book Fair is still fresh in memory. This year round,however,organisers have left no stone unturned to tide over the rough patch.

Next target: Asian top 10Subscriber Only

January 15, 2009 03:11 IST

Indian football wants to muscle its way to the top flight,tongue firmly in cheek. Actually,the AIFFs technical director,youth development Colin Toal said that the Federation was looking for taller and stronger players to make Indias presence felt at international level.

NGO gets notice for boys deathSubscriber Only

January 15, 2009 03:10 IST

The Left Front government has issued show-cause notice to the NGO where a mentally-challenged child had died of malnutrition two days ago.

Food,clothes and Art .Subscriber Only

January 15, 2009 03:10 IST

Shopping malls of the city are coming of age it seems. While they are the best place for what Carrie from Sex and the City would call retail therapy,they are slowly but surely turning to be cultural destinations.

Dead turtles found in HowrahSubscriber Only

January 15, 2009 03:09 IST

Carcasses of 37 small star turtles were found by residents of Howrah on Wednesday. The state Forest Department has already started looking into the cause of death.

Tough LukeSubscriber Only

January 15, 2009 03:09 IST

In the controversial episode of a popular show of a news channel (the very one where actor Simi Garewal was accused of making racist remarks)...

Govt seeks investment in health sectorSubscriber Only

January 15, 2009 03:08 IST

Amid the global financial crisis,the Left Front government is trying to woo investment in the healthcare sector.

Mark the DateSubscriber Only

January 15, 2009 03:08 IST

When it comes to business magnate Vijay J Mallya,dont expect a spartan affair. The king of good times launched the seventh edition of the Kingfisher calendar in Delhi recently.

Xaviers plans year-long fest to mark 150 yrsSubscriber Only

January 15, 2009 03:07 IST

St Xaviers College in the city will mark its 150 years of existence with a year-long celebration that begins here on January 21,when Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh and Chief Minister Buddhadeb Bhattacharjee will attend the inaugural programme.

Docs remove 5.5-ft shaft from mans bodySubscriber Only

January 15, 2009 03:06 IST

A team of doctors at the Calcutta Medical College and Hospital have successfully operated on a 21-year-old man,removing a 5.5-feet long and 1.5-inch broad iron shaft that had pierced through his right arm and the body when his car collided with a lorry.

JU slaps fine on students for raggingSubscriber Only

January 15, 2009 03:05 IST

The Jadavpur University has slapped a fine of Rs 5,000 on its present students and Rs 10,000 on former students who were indirectly involved in ragging last year.

PIL roots for forgotten UrduSubscriber Only

January 15, 2009 03:04 IST

An Asansol councillor on Wednesday filed a public-interest litigation in the Calcutta High Court alleging the State government had failed to take steps on the use of Urdu for official purposes in Kolkata,Asansol and Islampur sub-division according to its order issued in 1981.

Lolo’s lingo lessonsSubscriber Only

January 15, 2009 03:03 IST

When it comes to actor Karisma Kapoor,currently donning the role of a judge on the dance reality show Nach Baliye,it's difficult to find flaws with her.