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Hope of legal status leaves some gay,others coldSubscriber Only

January 6, 2009 00:12 IST

There are scores of LGBT (lesbians,gays,bisexuals,transgenders) in Pune,like their counterparts across the country...

Cost cut for structures of concrete and steelSubscriber Only

January 6, 2009 00:11 IST

The state government has stepped in to broker peace between unrelenting builders and anxious buyers,planning a series of measures to make houses affordable.

A can-do city where he grabbed the opportunity,explored,didSubscriber Only

January 6, 2009 00:10 IST

Some outsiders might suspect that there is something in the humid sea air that makes Mumbais taxi drivers,its tired commuters,the quaint dabbawallahs and the quintessential entrepreneurs to keep reaffirming that the show must go on despite the frequent crises and tragedies the financial capital witnesses.

1 ancient vehicle for every 4 newSubscriber Only

January 6, 2009 00:08 IST

As the city roads struggle to accommodate new vehicles,little is being done to phase out ageing vehicles over 15 years old.

14,000 bottles of illicit liquor seizedSubscriber Only

January 5, 2009 23:50 IST

As many as 14,000 liquor bottles were seized during a routine inspection of vehicles by Regional Transport Authority Secretary Rajesh Jogpal on the Panchkula-Ramgarh Road last night.

Caught in a jam? Thank your starsSubscriber Only

January 5, 2009 23:49 IST

There is a bright side to the traffic snarls that plague the city-the next time youre caught in one reflect on the fact that the rush is one of the factors why road accidents have dropped significantly.

Rickshaws the new killers in townSubscriber Only

January 5, 2009 23:47 IST

Considered the cheapest mode of transport since ages,the rickshaw,and its motorised cousin the autorickshaw,has emerged as the citys latest traffic menace.

Man shot at for resisting robbery bidSubscriber Only

January 5, 2009 23:46 IST

In two separate incidents,robbers shot at a man in Sector 16 and attempted to loot the Sector-8 post office on Saturday night. In both cases,no valuables or cash was reported stolen.

The crumbling fort of BathindaSubscriber Only

January 5, 2009 23:44 IST

Located in the heart of Bathinda,Qila Mubaraq was built in the 6th century by Raja Dab on an area of 15 acres as a defence against the invading Huns.

Man kills 65-yr-old wifeSubscriber Only

January 5, 2009 23:40 IST

Sardool Singh,66,a resident of Wadala Johal village,was arrested for allegedly killing his aged and ailing wife,Soma,65,over a domestic dispute on Saturday.

BJP will contest from Hoshiarpur,says KaliaSubscriber Only

January 5, 2009 23:39 IST

Putting to rest the speculation that the BJP would exchange the Hoshiarpur (reserve) constituency in lieu of Ludhiana or any other seat with its alliance partner...

Off the beaten trackSubscriber Only

January 5, 2009 23:37 IST

Jalandhar has the distinction of housing the largest number of archaeological sites in Punjab.

Gang of thieves bustedSubscriber Only

January 5, 2009 23:32 IST

The Amritsar police today busted a gang of thieves and snatchers with the arrest of two persons,identified as Harprit Singh,alias Lali,and Rohit Kumar,both residents of Ram Nagar Colony.

Robber who shot at cop held in BathindaSubscriber Only

January 5, 2009 23:31 IST

The Bathinda police today arrested Bhupinder Singh,the accomplice of suspected robber Pritpal Singh,who had fired at a police party on Friday evening after being intercepted at a checkpost.

We are ready,but give peace a chanceSubscriber Only

January 5, 2009 23:30 IST

Not with standing the Army contingents war drills along the Indo-Pak border for the second consecutive day on Sunday,villagers are showing no signs of panic.

Hooda,wife on stone-laying spree for sons successSubscriber Only

January 5, 2009 23:26 IST

With Lok Sabha elections round the corner,Haryana Chief Minister Bhupinder Singh Hooda and his wife Asha Hooda are leaving no stone unturned to ensure that their son...

AIDS awareness: Haryana to get blood component separation unitsSubscriber Only

January 5, 2009 23:23 IST

To check the spread of AIDS,the Haryana AIDS Control Society will establish two blood component separation units at Hisar and Faridabad during the current financial year.

1 killed,2 hurt in road mishapSubscriber Only

January 5, 2009 23:22 IST

One person was killed and two were injured in a road accident on the Jansui-Sonta road on Ambala-Hisar National Highway last night.

INLD to hold a march against corrupt govtSubscriber Only

January 5, 2009 23:21 IST

The Indian National Lok Dal has decided to organise a march against the corrupt and anti-people policies of the Haryana government.

Haryana docs threaten strike from Jan 13Subscriber Only

January 5, 2009 23:20 IST

Members of the Haryana Medical Civil Services Association demanding pay parity with doctors in Punjab have threatened to go on an indefinite strike from January 13 if the government fails to meet their long-pending demands by then.

Shimla wakes up to seasons first snowfallSubscriber Only

January 5, 2009 23:18 IST

Shimla woke up to its first snowfall of the season this morning. Jakhu Hill,overlooking the towns Mall and Ridge,experienced at least 2.5 cm of snow after midnight.

Cn & heardSubscriber Only

January 5, 2009 23:16 IST

This one actually lives up to the Aaya Ram,Gaya Ram reputation of Haryanas politicians.

6 more modular food stalls at railway station soonSubscriber Only

January 5, 2009 23:14 IST

After the success of a modular stall set up at the Chandigarh railway station,the Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Co-operation Limited...

Bus-torching incident on NH-22: Bhankerpur villagers seek withdrawal of cases against themSubscriber Only

January 5, 2009 23:13 IST

Two days after Jasveer Singh (22),a resident of Bhankerpur village,was run over by a Volvo bus,the villagers today issued an ultimatum to the local police to cancel the cases registered against them on Saturday.

Contractor asked to pay for vehicle lossSubscriber Only

January 5, 2009 23:11 IST

The Consumers forum has directed a parking contractor to pay up a compensation of Rs 10,000 to a city resident for causing mental agony after his car was stolen from the parking lot in Sector 17 around two years ago.