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4.6 lakh JE doses declared ineffectiveSubscriber Only

January 6, 2009 02:23 IST

After much dilly-dallying,around 4.6 lakh doses of Japanese Encephalitis vaccine supplied to the state government in September 2008 has finally been declared ineffective.

Civic body saved on energy by keeping several areas in the darkSubscriber Only

January 6, 2009 02:23 IST

The Vadodara Municipal Corporation might have won the national award for energy conservation by installing energy saving streetlights...

Explosions claim three lives at Ankleshwar factorySubscriber Only

January 6, 2009 02:21 IST

At least three contractual workers were killed and two others severely injured in two explosions at an Ankleshwar-based chemical dye manufacturing unit on Monday.

Maya plans action against her rebel legislators in RajasthanSubscriber Only

January 6, 2009 02:19 IST

To protest against the Bahujan Samaj Party unit in-charge of Rajasthan,the six newly-elected BSP legislators in the Rajasthan Assembly have voted for the Congress government led by Ashok Gehlot.

Cold claims 18 more lives in UPSubscriber Only

January 6, 2009 02:15 IST

The severe cold wave condition continued to sweep across the plains of Uttar Pradesh on Monday claiming at least 18 lives since Sunday.

An illustrious family implies higher expectation levels,says Ustad Fazal QureshiSubscriber Only

January 6, 2009 02:13 IST

It can be an advantage if you are surrounded by geniuses in the family. But on the flip side,it can make or break you if there are too many expectations to meet.

Perform first and then ask for benefits,say UPPClSubscriber Only

January 6, 2009 02:11 IST

Cracking the whip on its protesting employees,the cash-strapped Uttar Pradesh Power Corporation Ltd has asked them to first perform and then demand a share in the corporations profits.

New Year bonanza for Lucknow an Eco-Park at Buddha SthalSubscriber Only

January 6, 2009 02:09 IST

This New Year,the state government plans to set up an eco-park for the people of Lucknow.

Reserve Bank cuts CRR for cooperative banks by 0.50 pcSubscriber Only

January 6, 2009 02:09 IST

In an inadvertent coincidence,as the state government came out with its new industrial policy,the Reserve Bank of India announced a reduction of fifty basis points...

With polls round the corner,Cong steps out to strengthen its hold at grassroots levelSubscriber Only

January 6, 2009 02:08 IST

With the Lok Sabha elections approaching fast,the Gujarat Pradesh Congress Committee has gone on an overdrive to strengthen the party at the grassroots.

During recession some industries think in terms of recreationSubscriber Only

January 6, 2009 02:06 IST

At a time when global economic meltdown has struck deep into businesses,some industrial units have seen a ray of hope.

Confusion over ownership puts brakes on demolitionSubscriber Only

January 6, 2009 02:03 IST

A mega demolition drive involving two societies and a total of 400 houses has been put on hold by the Rajkot Collector's office following confusion over ownership.

IIM-A holds its second Doctoral ColloquiumSubscriber Only

January 6, 2009 02:02 IST

Poverty eradication through profitable ventures,cooperate management in financial institutions and human resource management in mergers and acquisitions...

Playing with ImagesSubscriber Only

January 6, 2009 02:01 IST

At first glance,Smabhu Dass photographs appear to be like paintings. Abstract lines and psychedelic colours combine to create beautiful images.

Launching SuccessSubscriber Only

January 6, 2009 02:01 IST

Even before the release of the film,the Antaheen team is in a celebratory mood. Lead star Aparna Sen has already signed music composer,Shantanu Moitra,for her next project.

Full marks,says Anti-Corruption Bureaus annual report cardSubscriber Only

January 6, 2009 02:01 IST

The Gujarat Police's Anti Corruption Bureau had gone hi-tech last year. The agency's latest performance report has shown how fruitful the move turned out to be.

A Different TrackSubscriber Only

January 6, 2009 02:00 IST

Bollywood music for long has borne the brunt of snide remarks from discerning audiences,but then it also happens to be the sound of India,for most outsiders.

Blast case: Surat police nab two from KarnatakaSubscriber Only

January 6, 2009 01:59 IST

Surat police have arrested two persons from Karnataka in connection with the Surat bombs conspiracy that had occurred immediately after the July 26 serial blasts in Ahmedabad.

Housing Board to construct LIG,MIG houses in seven citiesSubscriber Only

January 6, 2009 01:58 IST

The Gujarat Housing Board has come up with a project to provide low-cost housing to lower and middle income groups in the state.

With Astroturf promise,BHA plans gala Beighton Cup in Sept-OctSubscriber Only

January 6, 2009 01:57 IST

Bengal hockey bigwig and former Olympian Gurbux Singh is quite optimistic over news that Kolkatas SAI complex will finally have the much-awaited Astroturf laid out sometime in the middle of this year.

Keep natl players out of local leagues?Subscriber Only

January 6, 2009 01:56 IST

At a time when the coaches of the countrys I-League clubs flatly shot down chief national coach Bob Houghtons advice of not playing popular players in local leagues...

ESIS hospitals have funds,patients; but no doctorsSubscriber Only

January 6, 2009 01:56 IST

While revenue of around Rs 50 crore generated under the state's Employees State Insurance Scheme is lying unused...

Anyone for Rawalpindi Express?Subscriber Only

January 6, 2009 01:55 IST

Call it an after-effect of the global financial meltdown,or the fast-increasing tendency to knock off Pakistani names off the roster.

Gujarat on a high with the sale of legal liquorSubscriber Only

January 6, 2009 01:54 IST

Liquor is prohibited in Gujarat. Yet,in Vadodara,there exists a full-fledged business of making indigenous liquor essence of prominent alcoholic labels that are sold in the city.