Saturday, June 4, 2011

Rights body distributes posters seeking clemency for Bhullar

Rights body distributes posters seeking clemency for Bhullar

Rights body distributes posters seeking clemency for Bhullar

Posted: 04 Jun 2011 06:56 PM PDT

World Human Rights Protection Council, led by its chairman and noted human rights lawyer Ranjan Lakhanpal, has joined the ranks of those demanding clemency for Devender Pal Singh Bhullar.

Adampur downs shutters as thousands bid tearful adieu to Bhajan Lal

Posted: 04 Jun 2011 06:54 PM PDT

Traders and industrialists of Mandi Adampur closed their establishments throughout the day, police had a tough time in controlling the crowds as thousands gave a tearful adieu to former chief minister Bhajan Lal, who was buried as per Bishnois rituals here.

Bhajan Lal lived with 'anti-Sikh, anti-Punjab' image

Posted: 04 Jun 2011 06:53 PM PDT

Former Haryana chief minister Bhajan Lal's tough stand against Sikh protesters planning to oppose the 1982 Delhi Asiad made him an eyesore for hardcore elements among Sikhs.

Dalbir hopeful of bringing back good news from Pakistan

Posted: 04 Jun 2011 06:51 PM PDT

When Dalbir Kaur, sister of Sarabjit Singh, who is on death row in a Pakistani jail, had left for Pakistan on April 23, 2008 she was uncertain whether she would be able to meet her brother at Kot Lakhpat jail or not.

19 polluting units getting power even after PPCB recommended disconnection

Posted: 04 Jun 2011 06:50 PM PDT

When as the state government and the Punjab Pollution Control Board (PPCB) would be celebrating World Environment Day at a state level function on Sunday.

19 polluting units getting power even after PPCB recommended disconnection

Posted: 04 Jun 2011 06:50 PM PDT

When as the state government and the Punjab Pollution Control Board (PPCB) would be celebrating World Environment Day at a state level function on Sunday.

They are competing in pageant for a free Tibet

Posted: 04 Jun 2011 06:48 PM PDT

On Sunday, six contestants from India, Australia, Switzerland and US would vie for the Miss Tibet-2011 title at Dharamshala.

Bureaucrat turns activist, carries bottles of polluted water to stir public opinion

Posted: 04 Jun 2011 06:47 PM PDT

Stink emanating from blackened water of Kala Sanghia drain has awakened the activist in city division commissioner S R Ladhar, who has now started carrying bottles of polluted water to convey people the ground reality and awaken more souls.

Six killed in road accident in Himachal

Posted: 04 Jun 2011 06:46 PM PDT

Five people from Delhi and one from Himachal Pradesh killed in a road accident at Rohana area of Shimla district on Saturday evening. The accident spot is located some 147 km from Shimla town.

Khap leaders go around garnering support for Ramdev campaign

Posted: 04 Jun 2011 06:45 PM PDT

Happy over the large turnout of people from Haryana at Delhi, Khap leaders have intensified their campaign to garner more support for the anti-corruption move by Baba Ramdev and are moving from village to village to make people aware about the significance of the anti-graft movement.

Show of support for Ramdev across Haryana

Posted: 04 Jun 2011 06:43 PM PDT

While yoga guru Baba Ramdev was on a fast at Ramlila grounds in the national capital, in Haryana, thousands of locals came out in support for his anti-corruption campaign by organizing hunger strikes, processions and candle light marches on Saturday.

Ramdev disciples, BJP activists start hunger strike against corruption

Posted: 04 Jun 2011 06:42 PM PDT

Following the ideology adopted by yoga guru Swami Ramdev, his disciples have started a chain hunger strike at DC office.

These 3 have their own anti-corruption campaign

Posted: 04 Jun 2011 06:41 PM PDT

They may not be as popular as Anna Hazare or Swami Ramdev. They might not have a nationwide following. But, they have a mission to create awareness against corruption in the society.

'Punjab govt mishandling state-owned utility service providers'

Posted: 04 Jun 2011 06:39 PM PDT

While the Punjab State Power Corporation Ltd is already finding it difficult to raise loans with its accumulated losses of Rs 12,000 crore, the government has reportedly adjusted Rs 981 crore due to the utility as subsidy payable on account of free power to the farm sector, said Punjab Congress vice-president and Barnala MLA Kewal Sngh Dhillon.

BSF nabs 5 Pak nationals for illegally entering India

Posted: 04 Jun 2011 06:38 PM PDT

Border Security Force personnel apprehended five Pakistani youth on Saturday who had illegally crossed the Indo-Pak international border.

BSF nabs 5 Pak nationals for illegally entering India

Posted: 04 Jun 2011 06:38 PM PDT

Border Security Force personnel apprehended five Pakistani youth on Saturday who had illegally crossed the Indo-Pak international border.

Patiala police bid to break supply line of narcotics from Rajasthan

Posted: 04 Jun 2011 06:37 PM PDT

Despite tall claims of the Punjab police to check the supply of narcotics here, it's increasing with time. The figures of narcotics seized by the Patiala police have confirmed the worst fears about the increase in smuggling of narcotics in this district.

Cops road rage: Kins allege cover up by police

Posted: 04 Jun 2011 06:36 PM PDT

Relatives of the two road rage victims, involving policemen, on Saturday expressed their dissatisfaction over Rs 2 lakh compensation offered by the district administration to each family.

After police action, Baba Ramdev's protest venue gets a deserted look

Posted: 04 Jun 2011 06:24 PM PDT

Twenty-four hours ago, the Ramlila Maidan was brimming with activity, sea of humanity descended there to join Baba Ramdev's protest, but a late night police action gave a deserted look.

BJP plans probe against Mayawati

Posted: 04 Jun 2011 05:44 PM PDT

The BJP on Saturday said if voted to power in 2012 assembly elections, the party will constitute a fast-track court to deal with the crimes committed during the Mayawati regime.

Man kills daughter for cell chat with boyfriend

Posted: 04 Jun 2011 05:41 PM PDT

A man allegedly strangled his 20-year-old daughter, doused her body in kerosene and burnt it before burying her.

Baba Ramdev: Big on vision but over the top

Posted: 04 Jun 2011 05:38 PM PDT

In this season of Lokpal drafting, one of his over-the-top demands is to introduce capital punishment for the corrupt.

Nearly, 80% of fuelwood market sourced illegally

Posted: 04 Jun 2011 05:36 PM PDT

It is one of the biggest energy markets within India. It is largely unrecorded and much of it is illegal. But, it fuels the needs of almost half the country's rural population.

Stigmatized, 3 HIV+ sisters commit suicide

Posted: 04 Jun 2011 05:35 PM PDT

Three young HIV positive sisters from the coastal village of Khadsaliya, about 25km from Bhavnagar, ended their lives by drinking pesticide on Friday night.

Rare Indian art show to give country a miss

Posted: 04 Jun 2011 05:32 PM PDT

A seminal exhibition which, for the first time, identifies the unknown Indian masters who have been likened to Vermeer and Michaelangelo may sadly never make it to India.
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