Sunday, June 26, 2011

Good inmates to get open air jail

Good inmates to get open air jail

Good inmates to get open air jail

Posted: 26 Jun 2011 05:39 PM PDT

Jharkhand's first ever 'open air' jail is ready to accommodate 100 convicted prisoners. The facility will be provided to only those whose conduct is recorded good during their jail term.

Acne trouble for dogs this season

Posted: 26 Jun 2011 04:53 PM PDT

Out to get anti-acne cream for yourself? Get one for your pet dog too! Veterinary doctors in Ludhiana say humidity in the monsoon affects the skin of pets also, making it itch, have rashes and lead to hair loss.

Row over closure of Rohtang for non-Himachali vehicles

Posted: 26 Jun 2011 04:51 PM PDT

The decision of Himachal Pradesh government to ban plying of vehicles registered outside the state towards Rohtang pass by stopping them at Manali itself has brought Manali Hoteliers Association and Him-Aanchal Taxi Operators Union, Manali on a confrontational course on the subject.

Agitating farmers join hands against land acquisition

Posted: 26 Jun 2011 04:49 PM PDT

Farmers from across the state have decided to join hands against the land acquisition. Farmers` action committee has planned a joint meeting on June 30, which is likely to be attended by those from Gorakhpur of Fatehabad district, Agroha of Hisar and Panjokhra of Ambala district.

Rain pours trouble, locals blame Patiala Municipal Corporation

Posted: 26 Jun 2011 04:45 PM PDT

The tall claims of Patiala Municipal Corporation were exposed yet again on Saturday when a brief spell of rain created flood-like situation in many parts of the city.

Enforcing ban on non-Himachali vehicles a tough task

Posted: 26 Jun 2011 04:42 PM PDT

Stopping the movement of vehicles registered outside Himachal Pradesh on Manali-Rohtang pass highway all of a sudden is going to be a tough task for the government as it would have a direct bearing on the tourism business of the state.

Fraud jackpot offer dupes villager of Rs 40 lakh

Posted: 26 Jun 2011 04:40 PM PDT

Apple orchard owner in Rohru was duped of Rs 40 lakhs through a cyber crime after he responded to an email soliciting that he had won a jackpot lottery prize of over Rs 1 crore.

Himachal CM criticizes petro price hike

Posted: 26 Jun 2011 04:38 PM PDT

Himachal Pradesh chief minister Prem Kumar Dhumal has opposed the stiff hike in petroleum products and demanded its immediate withdrawal.

Need to overcome trust deficit: Vinod Rai

Posted: 26 Jun 2011 04:37 PM PDT

The Comptroller and Auditor General of India, Vinod Rai, warned on Saturday that if timely steps were not taken to overcome deficit of trust, governance and ethics, it could prove detrimental to larger interests of the country.

Day 1 of monsoon showers cripples Punjab roads

Posted: 26 Jun 2011 04:34 PM PDT

As the six laning of NH-1 is being carried out, rain water accumulated at several places, resulting in development of big potholes, slowing down traffic resulting into jams and stranding thousands of public and private vehicles.

Drains vulnerable to breaches in the face of poor repair work, flood threat looms

Posted: 26 Jun 2011 04:33 PM PDT

The huge losses caused by floods in this district last year have apparently taught district authorities no lesson as the administration is still unprepared to stem the flow of water while monsoons have already hit the district.

Villages along Ghaggar dread monsoon fury

Posted: 26 Jun 2011 04:32 PM PDT

With monsoon getting active over north India, a shiver is going down the spines of people living in the vicinity of seasonal rivulet Ghaggar.

Early of knock of monsoon rejoice farmers, residents

Posted: 26 Jun 2011 04:31 PM PDT

The southwestern region of Punjab, comprising Bathinda, Faridkot, Muktsar has yet to receive the first monsoon showers, but the monsoon hitting the region five days in advance than its scheduled timing, has brought cheer to the farmers, as they are sowing paddy, high in demand for irrigation water.

Electrocution death leads to protest on Bathinda-Chandigarh road

Posted: 26 Jun 2011 04:30 PM PDT

The death of a 26-year-old youth due to electrocution in Bhai Bakhtaur village of Bathinda on Sunday evening led to strong protests by residents against Powercom officials.

BJP non-committal over VAT removal on LPG

Posted: 26 Jun 2011 04:28 PM PDT

With the common man facing the brunt of hike in LPG prices, the Bharatiya Janata Party came under pressure to take a cue from Mamata Banerjee in West Bengal and direct BJP-led state governments to lower value added taxes so that people could get a breather.

Clash of exams costs students dear

Posted: 26 Jun 2011 04:27 PM PDT

National highway No 1 witnessed a traffic jam near Kurukshetra for two hours as over 20,000 students from different parts of the state thronged the holy city to appear for different exams on Sunday.

Fate of Kalpana Chawla medical college hangs in balance

Posted: 26 Jun 2011 04:26 PM PDT

The fate of Kalpana Chawla Medical College hangs in balance. As of now, even its foundation stone has not been laid.

Flood threat looms with monsoon arrival

Posted: 26 Jun 2011 04:21 PM PDT

Monsoon rains have caught district authorities in the two towns napping as incomplete measures to tackle raging waters in Tangri River could cause floods for second consecutive year.

Now, jam-packed camps in Sarchu

Posted: 26 Jun 2011 04:20 PM PDT

While summer season in Manali is close to being relegated, the midway camps at Sarchu are getting jam-packed with travellers advancing to Leh.

We can't forget 1984 riots without justice: Sikh Students Federation

Posted: 26 Jun 2011 04:18 PM PDT

P Chidambaram's 'time to forgive, help build a new India' statement in connection with 1984 anti-Sikh riots has drawn sharp reactions from Sikh Students Federation, which has announced it could not forget the genocide of Sikhs without getting justice.

Heavy rains hit Himachal

Posted: 26 Jun 2011 04:15 PM PDT

Southwest Monsoon on Sunday advanced into parts of Himachal Pradesh with Sirmaur and Mandi districts receiving heavy rains.

Moga launches eco-rickshaw cabs

Posted: 26 Jun 2011 04:13 PM PDT

In Moga, a rickshaw is now just a call away. Moga district administration on Sunday launched the eco-rickshaw cab facility in the city.

Karunanidhi urges Jaya to cut tax on fuel

Posted: 26 Jun 2011 03:21 PM PDT

DMK chief M Karunanidhi on Sunday said the AIADMK government should reduce the sales tax on fuel products.

Hooda does a Mamata, 5% tax waiver on kerosene

Posted: 26 Jun 2011 03:09 PM PDT

After West Bengal, Haryana on Sunday stepped in to reduce the impact of the latest hike in prices of cooking gas and diesel on the common man by announcing a waiver of the 5 per cent VAT on kerosene.

Easy money, low conviction risk help pirates

Posted: 26 Jun 2011 03:08 PM PDT

Piracy in the high seas is as old as the maritime trade. The first celebrity victim of piracy was Julius Caesar, who was released only after the Romans paid the demanded ransom to his Cilician captors.
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