Friday, October 8, 2010

Mysore railway station first in country to launch its portal

Mysore railway station first in country to launch its portal

Mysore railway station first in country to launch its portal

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Mysore Railway station in Karnataka on Friday became the first railway station in the Indian Railways network to launch its own portal www.mysorerailwaystation.com, railway sources said.

Dawood's gang member arrested

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An active member of Dawood Ibrahim's gang Firoz alias Dawat was arrested in Ambedkarnagar on Friday by the Special Task Force (STF) of Uttar Pradesh police. Firoz, a native of Jogeshwari, East Thana in Mumbai, was arrested in Alapur police station area in the afternoon, police sources said.

Now, couriers to give voters' slips

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It might look like an unimportant development, but this is a move that reflects serious differences within members of the state's ruling party. Some civic poll candidates of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), in a first ever move in the party's history, have decided to not rely on party workers for distribution of voter's slips. The same are being outsourced to courier companies instead.

Amdavadi's film finds recognition in Italy

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When a 22-year-old Amdavadi shot the film as part of his college project, he might have never imagined the recognition the film would get him. Rihaan Patel's film, 'The Burial of Daughter,' has been officially selected for the SEDICICORTO 7th International Film Festival at Forli in Italy.

Missing tiger continues to elude officials for fourth day

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Even after four days, the forest officials have not been able to tranquillise the tiger that strayed into the territory of Utter Pradesh and injured a few people in Fara village between Mathura and Agra districts. In fact, the forest officials have failed to trace the tiger, suspected to be Mohan till the reports last came in.

Life of newly born cubs in Ranthambhore forest in danger

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"Survival of the fittest" is rule of the jungle. If this is a fact then lives of two newly born cubs in Ranthambhore forest are in danger. No, it is not that the cubs are unable to cope up with the flora and fauna of the national park but they are having threat from tigers and other wild animals who are roaming in the same area.

Rajasthan University students get access to answer sheets

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Now, students of Rajasthan University will be able to analyse the mistakes they have done in examinations as they will be able to see the answer sheets of examination(s) they have written, even if it is at a total cost of Rs1,000.

State gets 3 more sanctuaries

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To ensure the protection and conservation of wildlife, the state government has declared Bisalpur in Tonk district, Jodbeer in Bikaner district and Sundhmata in Jalore district as new wildlife sanctuaries in the state.

Rs 1.52 cr found on private bus

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The Pune rural police have recovered Rs 1.52 crore and 356 gm of gold ornaments, valued at Rs1.58 lakh, from a long distance private bus. The cash and gold were stuffed into two nylon sacks that were kept, along with the luggage of passengers, in the vehicle heading from Icchalkaranji to Mumbai.

Autorickshaw owners threaten stir over LPG, CNG shortage

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The Rickshaw Panchayat has threatened to start an agitation if there is no improvement in the supply of the liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) and compressed natural gas (CNG) to the city.

Man enters Ajmer Dargah with sword, injures four

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Making mockery of the security arrangements at the shrine of Khwaja Moinuddin Chishti, in Ajmer, a sword-wielding man allegedly barged into the shrine during the wee hours on Thursday and attacked a few zayrins (pilgrims) there.

Mid-day meal deal scrapped after complaint from parents

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Parents of students of the Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC)-managed Krida Niketan School at Saritanagari on Sinhagad Road on Thursday demonstrated on the school premises against the alleged distribution of stale fruits and food under the mid-day meal scheme.

16 city students in catering team at CWG

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Sixteen hotel management students of Pune are on their toes at the Commonwealth Games Village in Delhi to ensure that participating athletes are well fed.

One held for possessing hashish

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The Anti-terrorism squad (ATS) arrested one more suspect for allegedly possessing 5kg hashish valued at Rs3.5 lakh on Wednesday.

City comes alive for Navratri celebrations

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Navratri festival, which celebrates the nine forms of shakti (goddess), will commence from Friday, and the city has come alive with a festive feel. Navratri represents the celebration of Goddess Durga, the manifestation of deity in the form of shakti. The goddess fought demon Mahishasur for nine nights and this triumph is celebrated as Navratri. The city, which has become a melting point for various communities, will celebrate the festival with vitality. The Navratri festival is celebrated four times in a year: Vasanta Navratri, Ashadhi Navratri, Sharad Navratri and Magha Navratri.

Cargo workers in Mumbai airport observe flash strike

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The cargo operations at the Mumbai airport was severely affected today after around 9,000 cargo workers went on a flash strike, protesting lack of basic amenities, infrastructure and other issues.

Sons of policemen arrested for stealing luxury cars

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Sons of serving policemen have been arrested as the police claimed to have busted a gang of carjackers in the district. Arun Kumar, Ashwini Shukla, Anu Rana and Dharmender Chauhan were members of the 'Bhura' gang active in Uttar Pradesh, SSP Raghubir Lal said.

5 students held for assaulting youth

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The Shivajinagar police on Thursday arrested five college students for their alleged involvement in abducting and assaulting a youth, Anoop Pandharinath Dhormale (23) of Pimple Gurav.

Shed the kilos, get into that sexy choli!

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You have seen a pretty outfit for yourself this Navratri and are keen on purchasing it. But the trouble is, it's just a little tight for you. So then in such a case how do you slip yourself into it? Take the situation into your hands all you girls out there and make your way towards losing a few kg this Navratri. Also test your willpower and see how keenly you can follow the diet plan that is prescribed for you.

Desi version of AK47 a huge hit

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Makers of country-made weapons seem to have taken to imitating sophisticated arms of international standards to improve their fortunes.

District administration issues show cause notice to Bigg Boss

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The Pune district administration on Thursday issued a show cause notice to the producers of the reality show Bigg Boss asking why shooting should not be stopped in the wake of potential law and order disturbances caused by the show.

Unable to procure caste proof, tribal student hangs self

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Driven to despair by the alleged delay in procuring a caste certificate, a tribal student committed suicide at his Vasai home on Tuesday. Shailesh Ramakant Surunda, 17, a class XI student, had a bright academic record. In July, he had applied for his caste certificate to secure his admission in a college and avail scholarship.

Newborns ‘swapped’, parents seek DNA test

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A girl was born to Prabhat and Aradhana Mishra on October 3 — an auspicious sign just before the beginning of Navratri. They planned to call her Devi. But their smiles vanished the next day when they got an anonymous call that Aradhana had delivered a boy, who was swapped with a girl.

Alert resident helps foil cyber crime

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An alert Panvel resident foiled phishing plan of cyber criminals by reporting the matter to cyber cell, who is now investigating the matter. Basant Padhiary had received a mail claiming to be from HDFC Bank and asking for details like his username and password.

Mumbai-based starlet alleges harassment by actor

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When Bhavani Gandhi, an aspiring starlet and a Mumbai-based model was asked to come to Bangalore a fortnight ago, little did she expect that she will return home cheated. In a complaint to the Kumaraswamy Layout police, she accused an aspiring actor, Gowtham Verma, a still photographer and a Kannada movie producer for trying to bring disrepute by outraging her modesty.

Animation film on Shivaji hits fund roadblock

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Influenced by the life and work of the great Maratha warrior Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, a youth from Airoli has taken up the herculean task to make first ever full length animation movie on the life of the king.

Sodomy a continuing story in this Bangalore boys hostel

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Several inmates of the Government Boys Hostel situated on Hosur Road are being sodomised by their seniors and a security guard, according to a member of Karnataka State Commission for the Protection of Child Rights (KSCPCR).

Bangalore: Here people avoid the 'footpath' to save their lives

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Indiranagar has trendy showrooms, lavish lounges and food outlets to satisfy every palette. This is not enough, say residents. What about citizens' basic needs like well-laid sidewalks, they ask.

CBSE principals to be trained by IIM-Bangalore

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Central Board of Secondary Education in collaboration with the Indian Institute of Management, Bangalore (IIM-B) and NUEPA, New Delhi has organised a training programme for its principals across the country as part of the reforms initiated by the board.

How this Bangalore businessman cheated investors

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The Central crime branch (CCB) investigators have arrested S Madhav, MD, Bellary Steel and Alloy Company for cheating hundreds of people worth Rs 2 crore, promising high returns for their dividends. Madhav had floated a new company, SS Finance to lure gullible investors.
Posted by Harshad at 9:13 PM

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