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Delhi govt gears up for food scheme launch

Last Updated: Monday, July 22, 2013, 22:54

Gearing up to launch the food security scheme on August 20, the birth anniversary of former Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi, Sheila Dikshit on Monday issued directions for addressing the nitty-gritties in implementing the programme.

Power supply to be affected in E Delhi for next 2 days: Discom

Last Updated: Monday, July 22, 2013, 22:02

Power supply in Mayur Vihar phase I and housing societies and commercial complexes along the Akshardham-Noida road is likely to be affected for the next two days.

Boy held for raping disabled girl in Thane

Last Updated: Monday, July 22, 2013, 20:03

A 14-year-old physically- challenged girl was allegedly raped by a minor boy in Mumbra township in the district, police said on Monday.

SP, BSP leaders have `misused` bureaucracy in UP: BJP

Last Updated: Monday, July 22, 2013, 19:57

The BJP on Monday alleged that due to the "corrupt" leadership of SP and BSP, bureaucracy in Uttar Pradesh has become "unbridled".

Delhi gang-rape: Two defence witnesses fail to appear

Last Updated: Monday, July 22, 2013, 18:44

A special court here could not record the statement of two defence witnesses in December 16 gang-rape case as the duo failed to appear and the counsel for an accused submitted that he does not want them to depose.

3 Haryana teachers suspended for not providing mid-day meals

Last Updated: Monday, July 22, 2013, 18:28

Three head teachers of schools in Haryana`s Fatehabad district have been suspended for allegedly not providing mid-day meals to students and show cause notices have been issued to two others for similar reason.

Man kills wife, commits suicide in Jhansi

Last Updated: Monday, July 22, 2013, 18:15

A youth allegedly committed suicide after killing his wife over a family discord in Badagaron area, police said here on Monday.

Woman burnt alive by `mentally unstable` hubby

Last Updated: Monday, July 22, 2013, 17:47

A 33-year-old woman was burnt alive allegedly by her husband, who "appeared to be mentally unstable”, at Jamadhar village in Kendrapara district, the police said.

Girl gang-raped by four men including BSP leader

Last Updated: Tuesday, July 23, 2013, 00:05

A Class XII student was allegedly gang-raped by four youths, including a BSP leader, in a moving car, police said on Monday.

Man beaten to death in UP

Last Updated: Monday, July 22, 2013, 17:30

A 38-year-old man was allegedly beaten to death over suspicion of being a thief in Tulsipur area, police said here on Monday.

Allahabad HC reserves order on reservation policy

Last Updated: Monday, July 22, 2013, 17:22

The Allahabad High Court on Monday reserved its order on the controversial reservation policy introduced recently in Uttar Pradesh.

Ex-MLA`s murder: DM asks UP govt to recommend CBI probe

Last Updated: Monday, July 22, 2013, 17:16

District administration here has asked the Uttar Pradesh government to recommend a CBI probe into the murder of former BSP legislator Sarvesh Singh Seepu.

BJP says Delhi govt`s pre-poll sops an eyewash, goes to LG

Last Updated: Monday, July 22, 2013, 17:10

BJP on Monday said the new schemes it was announcing ahead of assembly election were just an eyewash as it had failed to deliver on its earlier promises of providing cheap housing and amenities.

DMK may support UPA on crucial Food Bill

Last Updated: Monday, July 22, 2013, 17:05

Ahead of the Monsoon session of Parliament, former Congress ally DMK today indicated its support to the UPA`s `game-changer` Food Security Bill even though it has wanted a few changes in it.

Resurging trend of violence in J&K needs to be curtailed: BJP

Last Updated: Monday, July 22, 2013, 16:29

BJP Monday asserted that the increasing trend of terror activities in Jammu and Kashmir needs to be curtailed through a well coordinated and intelligence based strategy.