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Now,high-end technology to detect water leakage in citySubscriber Only

January 10, 2009 01:40 IST

To tap water leakage in the old and dilapidated pipelines,the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation has decided to carry out a water audit a pilot project in western suburbs.

Milk collection units for 1,500 societiesSubscriber Only

January 10, 2009 01:39 IST

The Haryana Dairy Development Cooperative Federation is planning to provide automatic milk collection units...

Ex-school principal gets three months in jail for Rs 200 graftSubscriber Only

January 10, 2009 01:39 IST

A former principal of a municipal school was on Friday convicted by a special Anti Corruption Court for demanding and accepting a bribe of Rs 200 for issuing a duplicate school-leaving certificate to one of his students.

State BJP submits memorandum to GovernorSubscriber Only

January 10, 2009 01:38 IST

A delegation of Haryana BJP,led by national executive committee member Gyan Chand Gupta,today met Governor Dr A R Kidwai to hand over a memorandum,appealing to direct the Haryana government to arrest anti-social elements in the state.

Cops lead the way in making city Wi-Fi secureSubscriber Only

January 10, 2009 01:37 IST

With terrorist groups having repeatedly misused unsecured Wi-Fi networks for their activities in the recent past,the Mumbai Police now plans to educate the citizens about security of such connections to prevent their misuse.

Probe begins into death of two youthsSubscriber Only

January 10, 2009 01:37 IST

The investigation into the death of Shiv Kumar and Gajender Singh,of Kharak village,that led to a series of protests,has finally started.

Corruption institutionalised: INLD wants Hooda to quitSubscriber Only

January 10, 2009 01:35 IST

In view of a recent statement by Haryana Vigilance Bureau Director General SC Sinha on the institutionalisation of corruption at higher levels,Indian National Lok Dal...

Cadre posts to IFS officers: Haryana govt flouts rulesSubscriber Only

January 10, 2009 01:34 IST

Under the Indian Forest Service Cadre Rule 1966,it is mandatory to fill a cadre post by a cadre officer.

Nadiadwalas guard points gun at wife,takes Rs 50 lakhSubscriber Only

January 10, 2009 01:33 IST

Film producer Sajid Nadiadwala was in for a surprise when his personal security guard pointed a gun to his wifes head and robbed them of Rs 10 lakh...

Virbhadra Singh may contest from MandiSubscriber Only

January 10, 2009 01:32 IST

Former chief minister Virbhadra Singh is all set to enter the electoral fray from Mandi Parliamentary constituency,a seat currently represented by his wife Pratibha Singh,who is reluctant to seek a re-entry to the Lok Sabha.

Deshdrohi ban liftedSubscriber Only

January 10, 2009 01:31 IST

The Bombay High Court on Friday set aside the ban imposed by the Maharashtra government on the screening of Deshdrohi in the state.

Truckers adamant but food supplies unaffectedSubscriber Only

January 10, 2009 01:30 IST

The deadlock between the striking transporters and the government entered the fifth day on Friday with both parties failing to reach any agreement.

Patients struggle for ambulancesSubscriber Only

January 10, 2009 01:29 IST

Patients and their relatives had to bear the brunt of the fuel strike as they could not find taxis and ambulances.

The nightmare isnt over yetSubscriber Only

January 10, 2009 01:28 IST

The city may have heaved a sigh of relief when the striking oil officers called off their strike,but the panic continued overnight.

Resolve Indo-Pak crisis through dialogue,not warSubscriber Only

January 10, 2009 01:27 IST

The Peace Club of Dev Samaj College of Education organised a signature campaign against terrorism and to promote peace between India and Pakistan on Friday.

Woman gets life term for sister-in-laws murderSubscriber Only

January 10, 2009 01:25 IST

A 22-year-old girl was sentenced to life imprisonment for setting her sister-in-law on fire in 2006.

104-year-old woman undergoes hip replacement surgerySubscriber Only

January 10, 2009 01:23 IST

The hip-replacement surgery of 104-year-old Chanan Devi was successfully conducted by Joint Replacement Surgeon Dr Harsimran Singh on December 29.

ICICI to pay up for forcing insurance policy on clientSubscriber Only

January 10, 2009 01:22 IST

Holding ICICI Prudential Life Insurance Company responsible for thrusting a policy on its customer,the district consumer disputes redressal forum has directed the company to pay Rs 10,000 as compensation.

CAT is all about common senseSubscriber Only

January 10, 2009 01:21 IST

Imagine what it feels like when the spotlight finally turns on you,especially after months of burying your head in the books.

Police to seek reimbursement of victims expenses on India tripSubscriber Only

January 10, 2009 01:20 IST

Police will move an application in the district court on Saturday seeking reimbursement of all expenses that will be incurred by the German woman...

Blind target: Delhi archers train without equipmentSubscriber Only

January 10, 2009 01:18 IST

As hosts of the 29th sub-junior national championships,finishing with only three bronze medals would normally be termed as a bad result.

A couple of yards moreSubscriber Only

January 10, 2009 01:17 IST

At 86 years old and running,Badrinath Chopra and his wife Krishna,83,are like any other senior couple. Only,they are not.

Dog menace: court notices to UT officialsSubscriber Only

January 10, 2009 01:16 IST

In a civil suit filed by four advocates,seeking mandatory injunction to control the stray dog menace in the city...

Cross-ContinentalSubscriber Only

January 10, 2009 01:15 IST

As Israeli forces pound Gaza,Hamas fire rockets and wounded people huddle among dead bodies in crumbling homes,a different tale from Palestine will come to Delhi with the Tricontinental Film Festival that begins on January 15.

SD College girl dies,4 friends hurt as car rolls down gorge near JabliSubscriber Only

January 10, 2009 01:15 IST

A girl lost her life and four of her friends sustained serious injuries when their car rolled down a gorge near Jabli on the Kalka-Shimla highway in the early hours of Friday.