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Day 1: strike yet to hit marketSubscriber Only

January 6, 2009 01:12 IST

Trucks went off the roads on Monday,following a strike call by the All-India Motor Transport Congress.

2 held for lottery office murderSubscriber Only

January 6, 2009 01:11 IST

The Mumbai Police Crime Branch on Monday arrested two youth for allegedly murdering an office boy at a lottery centre in Malad in December.

Protesting Thane lawyers to resume work for a daySubscriber Only

January 6, 2009 01:11 IST

Two days after paralysing work at Thane courts,the lawyers affiliated to the Thane district bar association have decided to stop the stir for a day on Tuesday.

Global meltdown is a consequence of capitalismSubscriber Only

January 6, 2009 01:09 IST

The ongoing global financial meltdown is a result of the faulty structural logic of capitalism.

BMC offers white paper on water situation in city soonSubscriber Only

January 6, 2009 01:08 IST

The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation has decided to formulate a white paper on the water situation in the city.

More stringent fire safety norms soonSubscriber Only

January 6, 2009 01:07 IST

The state administration is all set to bring into effect the Maharashtra Fire Prevention and Life Safety Measures Act,2006,that will make it mandatory for all residential and commercial buildings...

Sukhna and New Lake in for a makeoverSubscriber Only

January 6, 2009 01:07 IST

The UT Administration has fresh plans up its sleeve for the revamp of the Sukhna lake as well as the New Lake in Sector 42.

Truckers claim good response to strikeSubscriber Only

January 6, 2009 01:05 IST

The nationwide indefinite strike called by the All-India Motor Transport Congress has received good response from the truckers association in the state,claims the Bombay Goods Transport Association.

Bus-torching: politicians offer support to villagers of BhankerpurSubscriber Only

January 6, 2009 01:05 IST

Politicians were seen making a beeline for Bhankerpur village on Monday,where tension continues to prevail among the villagers over the death of Jasveer Singh,a village youth who came under the wheels of a bus.

Pinjore murder was result of dispute over Rs 100,say copsSubscriber Only

January 6, 2009 01:00 IST

It was a fight over dividing Rs 100 among four persons that led three of them to murder the fourth,Suresh Kumar,an employee of an iron factory at Nalagarh,on December 26...

Education dept mandate: SSA teachers not to study in serviceSubscriber Only

January 6, 2009 00:58 IST

In what appears as another case of high-handedness of the Education department,government schools in the city have been instructed to deny permission to Sarva Shiksha Abhiyaan teachers for higher studies.

Tarun Sangha enter DSA super leagueSubscriber Only

January 6, 2009 00:57 IST

There could have been many reasons as to why group B leaders Tarun Sangha would have taken Air Force,Palam lightly in their group match at the Ambedkar Stadium on Monday.

Rise of Sanjeeva clan in archerySubscriber Only

January 6, 2009 00:56 IST

It was a fight to the finish between brothers and competitors Arjun Rao and Abhyudaya Srinet in the 30 metres compound boys section at the 29th sub-junior national archery championship here on Monday.

Rs 10 lakh spent yearly but traffic-light timers still fail to keep timeSubscriber Only

January 6, 2009 00:55 IST

Despite spending as much as Rs 10 lakh per annum on the maintenance of traffic-light timers in the city,commuters continue to be inconvenienced as a majority of these timers do not function effectively.

Bringing up a kid? Its not childs playSubscriber Only

January 6, 2009 00:52 IST

With Double Income No Kids couples on the rise,parenting seems to have taken a backseat. But those who have already taken the plunge anticipate hard times ahead.

Dr Batras clinic ordered to compensate man for harassmentSubscriber Only

January 6, 2009 00:49 IST

A Delhi-based homoeopathy clinic has been found guilty of deficiency in service by a consumer court and asked to pay Rs 10,000 as compensation to a man who was never given details of his ailment during his one-year-long treatment.

Body of watchman of Sector-8 post office foundSubscriber Only

January 6, 2009 00:48 IST

What was suspected to be a failed robbery at the Sector 8-post office turned into a murder on Monday,when the body of Harjinder Singh...

Dense fog causes series of accidents,1 killedSubscriber Only

January 6, 2009 00:48 IST

Thick fog on the Yamuna Expressway caused a series of accidents on Monday...

Autorickshaw ban in city: No way out,auto union and Admn at loggerheadsSubscriber Only

January 6, 2009 00:47 IST

With the extended winter break coming to an end and schools all set to re-open from Tuesday,children will have to be ready to brave the chill.

I dont know what power drove me to dare the robber at this ageSubscriber Only

January 6, 2009 00:45 IST

In the failed robbery bid at a South Delhi bank,besides the police officers,a 75-year-old retired assistant professor of Deshbandhu College played a heroic role.

PCA stumped: SSP submits Rs 1.38 cr as security billSubscriber Only

January 6, 2009 00:45 IST

A whopping Rs 1.38 crore is what the Punjab Cricket Association owes to the Mohali district police for providing security at the stadium during the last one year.

Hakim says all conspirators hiding in UP: policeSubscriber Only

January 6, 2009 00:43 IST

In another revelation by the Delhi blast accused Hakim Abdul Kareem,according to the Special Cell officers,the other 12 absconding Indian Mujahidin members wanted for the September 13 serial blasts are hiding in Uttar Pradesh.

MCD officials differ over appointment of additional commissionersSubscriber Only

January 6, 2009 00:42 IST

For more than six months now the Municipal Corporation of Delhi has not had three additional commissioners.

Vikas Marg underpass to be completed by July: PWD ministerSubscriber Only

January 6, 2009 00:41 IST

East Delhi residents will have to wait longer to enjoy signal-free movement at the Vikas Marg crossing,as the underpass project,behind schedule by six months,will now be completed by July this year.

Docs strike after pay not cleared at govt hospitalSubscriber Only

January 6, 2009 00:39 IST

Resident doctors of Dr Baba Sahib Ambedkar Hospital in Rohini went on strike on Monday,after the accounts officer went on leave in November without releasing their salaries.