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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.

LIT complex to be auctioned as single unit with Rs 197 cr as reserve priceSubscriber Only

January 6, 2009 00:39 IST

The commercial complex built by the Ludhiana Improvement Trust on 2.2 acres of land on the Rani Jhansi Road will be auctioned in a single chunk at a reserve price of Rs 197 crore.

Flat scam: no cognizable offence,police yet to file FIRSubscriber Only

January 6, 2009 00:38 IST

The Delhi Police is yet to find any cognizable evidence in the controversial DDA flats allotment scheme.

MCD: Funds remain unused,says Opp leaderSubscriber Only

January 6, 2009 00:36 IST

Initiating the Budget debate on Monday,Leader of the Opposition in the Municipal Corporation of Delhi Jai Kishan Sharma alleged that funds with several departments had remained unused.

Guard of honour for Home Minister Chidambaram on first visit to police HQSubscriber Only

January 6, 2009 00:35 IST

Union Home Minister P Chidambaram visited the Delhi Police Headquarters on Monday and held a two-hour-long meeting with Commissioner of Police Y S Dadwal,Lt Governor Tejendra Khanna and senior officials of the Delhi Police to review the state of policing in Delhi.

Lost in timeSubscriber Only

January 6, 2009 00:34 IST

Once a premier park of the city,Chattar Singh Park in Model Town is in an utter state of neglect.

CM approves new bungalows for ministersSubscriber Only

January 6, 2009 00:33 IST

Barely a few days after they formed a new government in the city,Delhis ministers have given a New Year present to themselves in the shape of six brand new bungalows for the six Cabinet ministers.

Police trace missing Pak nationals to CapitalSubscriber Only

January 6, 2009 00:32 IST

The police have been able to trace the missing Pakistani nationals,who had come to the city for treatment.

One form may be genesis of scamSubscriber Only

January 6, 2009 00:31 IST

The man who formally ruffled the hornets nest,Indian Justice Party chief Udit Raj,explains how one application form bought over the counter may be the genesis of the alleged foul play in the allotment of flats...

Police submit Rs 1.38 cr as PCA security billSubscriber Only

January 6, 2009 00:30 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.