Celeb comparing weight scales pulled by maker amid backlash

Last Updated: Friday, January 31, 2014, 12:27

A new scale compares a user`s weight to celebs like singer Adele, towards the upper end, and Cheryl Cole, towards the lower end, has been pulled out after complaints.

Central Union welcomes 7th Pay Comm; seeks revision every 5 yrs

Last Updated: Wednesday, September 25, 2013, 13:52

The government has announced constitution of the Seventh Pay Commission, which will look into the salaries, allowances and pensions of about 80 lakh of its employees and pensioners.

Seventh Pay Commission announced ahead of 2014 polls

Last Updated: Wednesday, September 25, 2013, 12:14

This move will benefit about 50 lakh central employees and 30 lakh pensioners.

Pangolin scales seized in Mizoram, one held

Last Updated: Thursday, August 29, 2013, 16:44

Pangolin scales, worth around Rs 23 lakh in the local market, were seized and a person arrested in this connection from Vairengte village at Mizoram-Assam border

Govt nod to AICTE-approved pay scales for NPTI employees

Last Updated: Tuesday, June 4, 2013, 21:43

Government on Tuesday approved the implementation of AICTE-approved pay scales for officials and employees of nine institutes of the NPTI.

Man scales down high-rise building after lover`s tiff

Last Updated: Wednesday, April 27, 2011, 13:50

"You should go and die," said a woman to her boyfriend during an argument and the man promptly climbed out of the 20th floor window and began to scale down the high-rise in this Chinese city. He reached down safely, but not before leaving onlookers shocked.

Sixth UGC pay-scales for varsity teachers in Bihar

Last Updated: Wednesday, June 30, 2010, 21:57

Bihar government today agreed to implement the UGC pay-scale with effect from January 1, 2006 for university and college teachers to mollify them.

Bihar Cabinet gives nod to revised pay scales for govt staff

Last Updated: Tuesday, December 29, 2009, 18:25

Nitish`s first-ever Cabinet meeting on the Ratnagiri hills near Vishwa Shanti Stupa here Tuesday brought good news for over six lakh state government employees.

Bihar Cabinet gives nod to revised pay scales for Govt staff

Last Updated: Tuesday, December 29, 2009, 18:19

Nitish`s first-ever cabinet meeting on the Ratnagiri hills near Vishwa Shanti Stupa here on Tuesday brought good news for over six lakh state government employees.