HC quashes selection of JBT teachers made during Chautala govt

Last Updated: Wednesday, January 8, 2014, 21:43

Nearly 14 years after their appointment, 2,800 Junior Basic Teachers (JBT) on Wednesday lost their job following the Punjab and Haryana High Court`s quashing of the selection process made in 2000 during Om Prakash Chautala`s regime.

Recruitment process plagued by nepotism in Haryana: Anirudh

Last Updated: Wednesday, December 25, 2013, 18:55

The recruitment process for government jobs in Haryana is plagued by nepotism and favouritism, alleged Anirudh Chautala, grandson of former deputy prime minister Devi Lal.

Politicians face heat in courts, landmark verdicts in 2013

Last Updated: Sunday, December 22, 2013, 11:17

Landmark judgements on politicians coupled with corruption cases involving corporate honchos kept trial courts here busy in 2013, which also saw four accused in the December 16 gang-rape and murder case sent to the gallows.

IOA amends constitution under pressure from IOC

Last Updated: Sunday, December 8, 2013, 20:05

Left with no other option after being served an ultimatum by the International Olympic Committee, the IOA on sunday amended its constitution to bar charge-framed persons from contesting elections, in a development which is expected to pave the way for India`s return to the Olympic fold.

HC extends interim bail of Ajay Chautala to December 5

Last Updated: Tuesday, December 3, 2013, 19:49

The Delhi High Court on Tuesday extended till December 5 the interim bail granted to Ajay Singh Chautala, MLA-son of former Haryana Chief Minister Om Prakash Chautala, who has been convicted and sentenced along with his father in teachers` recruitment scam case.

Alliance with Janhit Congress to remain: BJP

Last Updated: Sunday, November 3, 2013, 00:39

Punjab CM Parkash Singh Badal`s appeal to INLD to join NDA notwithstanding, BJP said alliance with Haryana Janhit Congress will continue and call to join hands with Om Prakash Chautala will be taken.

IBF state units want Prez, Secretary General to attend meeting

Last Updated: Tuesday, September 24, 2013, 18:30

It is all set to be a full-blown revolt but the Indian Boxing Federation`s state units have still invited the suspended body`s President and Secretary General to attend their October 6 meeting despite the duo`s attempts to stop the gathering from taking place.

Om Prakash Chautala surrenders before Tihar jail

Last Updated: Monday, September 23, 2013, 22:38

After being out on bail for about two months, former Haryana chief minister Om Prakash Chautala surrendered before the Tihar jail authorities.

Haryana Assembly slams Abhay Chautala for "selfish" conduct

Last Updated: Wednesday, September 11, 2013, 19:51

Haryana Assembly today condemned the "obstinate and selfish conduct" of MLA and IOA president Abhay Singh Chautala "for causing incalculable damage to the career of sportspersons and Olympic movement".

OP Chautala`s place is in prison, not in hospital: SC

Last Updated: Wednesday, September 11, 2013, 15:09

The Supreme Court Wednesday rejected the bail plea of former Haryana chief minister Om Prakash Chautala who along with his son was convicted in connection with the teachers` recruitment scam in the state.

Haryana Assembly condemns Abhay Singh Chautala for "selfish" conduct as IOA chief

Last Updated: Wednesday, September 11, 2013, 14:36

The Haryana Assembly on Wednesday condemned the "obstinate and selfish conduct" of IOA President Abhay Singh Chautala "for causing incalculable damage to the career of sportspersons.