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Oil sector strike sees closure of ONGC Hazira plantSubscriber Only

January 8, 2009 02:43 IST

The nationwide strike called by the Oil Sector Officers Association (OSOA) has hit Gujarat on the first day itself.

Sudip defection spurs Cong to action,showcause on waySubscriber Only

January 8, 2009 02:42 IST

Five months after Somen Mitra left the Congress to set up the Pragatishil Indira Congress,the Congress Legislature Party will now send him a showcause notice,asking him to explain the move.

Draft ordinance for special investment regions approvedSubscriber Only

January 8, 2009 02:42 IST

The state Cabinet on Wednesday approved a draft Ordinance,paving the way for enacting a separate legislation for the special investment regions (SIRs) that the government proposes to create along the Delhi-Mumbai Industrial Corridor (DMIC).

No pension for former legislatorsSubscriber Only

January 8, 2009 02:41 IST

Gujarat is the fastest growing state with its annual gross domestic product crossing 11 per cent and aiming to achieve 14 per cent in the next few years.

Tribals continue to boycott admn in LalgarhSubscriber Only

January 8, 2009 02:41 IST

Tribals in Lalgarh continued their boycott of the district administration for the second consecutive day on Wednesday.

New Year gift for JU: an 86-acre campusSubscriber Only

January 8, 2009 02:40 IST

Grappling with a shortage of space for a long time now,Jadavpur University has finally taken over the campus of National Instruments Limited.

Gujarat is new Growth Engine of India,says ModiSubscriber Only

January 8, 2009 02:40 IST

Chief Minister Narendra Modi,on Wednesday,projected the Vibrant Gujarat Global Investors Summit (VGGIS) 2009 as a platform to capture global business opportunities.

Tension in Khidderpore as two more hooch deaths reportedSubscriber Only

January 8, 2009 02:39 IST

As one more person died in connection with the Kidderpore hooch tragedy,sporadic deaths due to consumption of spurious liquor continued to haunt the city.

Talks over,Morcha acts tough again,Hills shut downSubscriber Only

January 8, 2009 02:37 IST

Just nine days after participating in the second round of the tripartite talks in New Delhi and terming it as cordial,the Gorkha Janamukti Morcha has renewed shutdown of all government offices and forbidden all development work in the Hills.

Grant to take students to science city will lapse soonSubscriber Only

January 8, 2009 02:36 IST

The much-publicised scheme of the Punjab government to develop scientific temperament of students has failed to take off even a year after its launch.

Nursing students stir gets political hueSubscriber Only

January 8, 2009 02:35 IST

Amidst allegations of the police and the administration harassing the nursing students holding a sit-in at Gagan Chowk here...

Bangladesh verifying list of sea mishap survivorsSubscriber Only

January 8, 2009 02:35 IST

The Bangladesh High Commission in New Delhi is awaiting the results of verification of a list of survivors from the Andaman sea mishap,sent to Dhaka by the Indian Government.

Father-in-law of Punjabi girl killed in Canada arrestedSubscriber Only

January 8, 2009 02:34 IST

Forty-seven-year-old Kamikar Singh Dhillon has been arrested in Canada for the murder of his daughter-in-law,Amandeep Kaur Dhillon.

Move us up on Naxal-hit list,says BengalSubscriber Only

January 8, 2009 02:33 IST

A recent bid on the life of Chief Minister Buddhadeb Bhattacharjee by Maoists in Salboni notwithstanding,West Bengal doesnt figure in grade two on the list of Maoist-affected states in the country something that has not gone down well with the state Government.

Im ready to face anyone from SADSubscriber Only

January 8, 2009 02:33 IST

Patiala MP and wife of former chief minister Capt Amarinder Singh today challenged any Akali stalwart to contest against her from Patiala.

VB presents challan against jail supdtSubscriber Only

January 8, 2009 02:31 IST

The Vigilance Bureau today submitted a challan against Jail Superintendent SP Singh and others in a case registered in November 2005 for misappropriation of funds,which were meant for purchasing ration for prisoners.

Kolkata gets a taste of fog,trains,flights disruptedSubscriber Only

January 8, 2009 02:31 IST

Heavy fog disrupted trains and flights in Kolkata,throwing long-distance train and flight schedules for a six on Wednesday.

US perception of terrorist threat overstated: ExpertSubscriber Only

January 8, 2009 02:30 IST

Professor of Criminal Justice at Harvard Kennedy School,Massachusetts,Christopher E Stone,who has undertaken extensive research work on practices in justice reform systems across several countries,including India...

Prized CatchSubscriber Only

January 8, 2009 02:27 IST

Shes hardly a few days old,but Anushka Sharma sure knows her way around B Town. After bagging a plump role in Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi,the girl has started the New Year shooting right to the top.

Musician who provides a healing touchSubscriber Only

January 8, 2009 02:26 IST

He is in the city for the treatment of his friend and while for now he is depending on the medicines to help treat his friend,Hungarian musician Jeszenski Istvan strongly believes in healing power of music.

Trip TruthsSubscriber Only

January 8, 2009 02:25 IST

The hotel was dingy. These were rooms with a view,and the holiday was simply superbly organized,as promised. We were so disappointed with the amenities at the guest house....A few of the many comments posted at TripAdvisor...

Prospects of theatre grim,but the show at NSD must go onSubscriber Only

January 8, 2009 02:24 IST

When students ask the faculty of the National School of Drama about the prospects of theatre in India,the answers almost always revolve around words like sacrifice and passion.

Car driver foils robbery attemptSubscriber Only

January 8, 2009 02:23 IST

Four motorcycle-borne miscreants allegedly fired shots in the air in a failed robbery bid in Keshavpuram area of North-West Delhi.

Deficit or not,2010 Games infrastructure a priority: CMSubscriber Only

January 8, 2009 02:23 IST

With the government falling short by almost Rs 6,000 crore in funds for the 2010 Commonwealth Games projects...

Seminar held at GNIMTSubscriber Only

January 8, 2009 02:23 IST

Training and Placement Cell of Guru Nanak Institute of Management and Technology,Gujarkhan campus,organised a seminar for BCA,MCA and MBA students here on Wednesday.