News Digest: Painless access to narcotic drugs cheers palliative care community

		THE TIMES OF INDIA
		Thursday, June 04, 2015
		Today's Headlines

		India
		Painless access to narcotic drugs cheers palliative care community Five essential narcotic drugs (END) will now be made available to registered medical institutions on a single licence issued by the state drug controller’s office. No unanimity in opposition and Cong over quitting joint panel on land bill The opposition is divided over a proposal to quit the joint parliamentary committee on land acquisition bill, with many parties wondering if it would serve the purpose of putting the government under pressure. Curious about Rajasthan panchayat contestants going to Agra schools, EC busts scam A large number of candidates contesting for panchayat elections in Rajasthan seem to have gone to school hundreds of km away in Agra. Or that's what they would have you believe. More India News»

		Business
		Don't charge premium: India tells Opec India on Wednesday strongly reiterated its long-standing demand for fair pricing of crude and urged Opec, the cartel of oil exporting countries, to stop charging premium from Asian buyers. Tariff-based bidding likely for future coal linkages The government is looking at auctioning coal linkages — supply quota from mines — for future power stations through states via tariff-based bidding route. India Inc on a fund raising spree this fiscal Corporates may be staring at a sharp downturn in earnings. But that hasn't stopped them from tapping the markets for funds. Corporate India has mobilised $16.7 billion or around Rs. 1.05 lakh crore (equity and debt) in April alone. More Business News»

		Environment
		Your toothbrush may be contaminated with faeces If you are using a shared washroom there is a 60 per cent chance your toothbrush is covered in fecal matter from someone else, a new study suggests. 2,000-yr-old natural pearl found at remote Australian site Australian scientists said Wednesday they have uncovered a "very rare" 2,000-year-old natural sea pearl -- the first found on the vast island continent -- while excavating a remote coastal Aboriginal site. Himachal monitors forest fires via satellites The state forest department is, for the first time, monitoring the situation via satellites. More Environment News»

		World
		Families march to China shipwreck site Dozens of people broke through a police cordon on Wednesday as they marched towards the site of a sunken cruise ship in the Yangtze River to demand news of missing relatives. Anti-Muslim sentiments on the rise in Europe Even though Islam is fast becoming the preferred religion across Europe, vilification of Muslims has been found to be rampant across many of its countries. Russia wants accountability for chlorine attacks in Syria The U.N. Security Council should make sure that the people allegedly responsible for chlorine attacks in Syria are brought to justice, Russia's U.N. ambassador said Wednesday. More World News»

		Entertainment
		Salman says he will commit once he's mature The Stallone of B-Town whose renowned propensity for living the Kick lifestyle, met Hello! for their June edition, on stands now. Govinda's daughter Tina makes B'wood debut Govinda’s daughter Tina Ahuja and Gippy Grewal, a well-known face in Punjabi films, will be seen making their Bollywood debuts in director Smeep Kang’s forthcoming romcom titled Second Hand Husband. Celebs who were banned by the media Read on to check the list of celebs who have faced the media's ire. More Entertainment News»

		Science
		Chimps are capable of cooking: Research Chimpanzees have the cognitive abilities required for cooking, which were believed to be limited to humans, and the primates even choose to hoard raw vegetables if they know they will have the chance to 'cook' them later on, according to a new research. Toys that play back aim to make kids more active For more than two years, inside a Walt Disney laboratory built to resemble a child's bedroom, grade scholars have been secretly testing an at-home version of Iron Man's high-tech armor. Reduced smelling ability precursor to early death: Study People who are unable to smell certain odours as they grow old may be at an increased risk of death, a renowned Indian-American researcher has revealed. More Science News»

		Sports
		I would not change my leadership style: Virat Kohli India's Test cricket team captain Virat Kohli says he would not change his leadership style even if anyone asks him to. Djokovic beats Nadal to reach French Open last four Djokovic handed nine-time champion Nadal his second defeat in 11 years at Roland Garros to reach the semifinals of French Open with a 7-5, 6-3, 6-1 win. Tendulkar shares Legends T20 blueprint with ICC Sachin Tendulkar and Shane Warne met ICC chief executive Dave Richardson at the global body's headquarters to discuss their ambitious Legends T20 cricket League. More Sports News»

		Technology
		23 tough questions asked in Facebook interviews Facebook is one of the most sought-after workplaces in the tech industry. Phicomm Passion 660 review: The new entrant Will the Phicomm Passion 660 to be able to compete with the likes of YU Yureka, Xiaomi Mi 4i and ZTE Nubia Z9 mini? We try to find out in our review. Telcos may soon return users' balance for call drops Frustrated by frequent call drops in the middle of conversations? You may soon be reimbursed money for the inconvenience. More Technology News»

		Education
		Cut-off score declared for JEE (Advanced) he cut-off score for JEE (Advanced) has been released and like the previous years, it has been declared at 35% or 177 for the common merit list. The minimum aggregate score for the other backward category candidates is 159. First-cum-first admissions to degree courses In a big relief to students passing out of standards XII, colleges in Pune have assured admission to every student eligible to the first-year degree courses. Horticulture varsity to come up in Karnal Haryana government has approved the setting up of a world-class horticulture university at Karnal with its three regional centres at Raiyya village in Jhajjar district, Jind and Dera village near Kala Amb in Naraingarh. More Education News»

		Mumbai
		Tailor-made 'add-on' courses popular with degree students While popularity of programmes is one of the major parameters why students choose a degree college, of late, ‘add-on’ courses offered by city colleges are also a key factor in deciding a student’s choice. Expansion plan: Over 20 schools in west zone The state education department has given 47 city schools permission to either start functioning on a self-finance basis or increase the number of classes offered. Among the schools are St Stanislaus High School, Bandra, St Joseph Convent International School, Bandra, Vibgyor High, Borivli, and Aspee Nutan Academy, Malad. Need to start market-oriented courses One-and-a-half decades ago, we introduced self-financing courses, keeping our fingers crossed about market acceptability. More Mumbai News»

		Delhi
		Dad's post on Delhi boy's death highlights Wall Street stress He was born in New Delhi, graduated from University of Pennsylvania, interned at Credit Suisse and Deutsche Bank and worked as an analyst at Goldman Sachs in San Francisco. Often he complained to his father on phone about “working 20 hours at a stretch.” Haryana government pushes to reduce buffer zone around Mangar grove The new BJP regime in Haryana has endorsed the previous Hooda government's move to whittle down the crucial buffer zone meant to protect the sacred Mangarbani forest in Aravalis and has even moved to get the proposal cleared at the NCR Planning Board (NCRPB), which meets next week. Man throws bottle of petrol inside mosque, held There was tension in Govindpuri on Wednesday afternoon when a man threw a liquor bottle filled with petrol inside the Madina mosque. More Delhi News»

		Bangalore
		Schoolbuses clog up neighbourhoods Institutions not ready to let vehicles inside campuses - say it's an impractical solution to traffic chaos Students can get bus passes from June 6 Bangalore Metropolitan Transport Corporation (BMTC) will issue concessional passes for primary, secondary and high school students for this academic year. Act to penalize doctors gets Prez nod After four years, the state government's proposal to penalize doctors who refuse to work in rural areas has received approval from President Pranab Mukherjee. More Bangalore News»

		Hyderabad
		Junior doctors boycott duties after medico attacked at SDEH Health services at the state-run Sarojini Devi Eye hospital (SDEH) in the city came to a standstill on Wednesday when some 100-odd junior doctors boycotted elective and out-patient (OP) duties to protest the attack on a final year post-graduate student by a patient’s attendant in the hospital premises two days ago. India Post to sell Godavari water Godavari pushkaram water will be available at your local post office from July 15. Massive search on for 'missing' bird A massive search is now on in the Sri Lankamalleswara wildlife sanctuary in Kadapa district for the 'missing' bird - Jerdon's Courser - that was last seen six years ago. More Hyderabad News»

		Chennai
		Chunkath's scrabble journey: From kitchen table to top prize Growing up in Delhi, Mohan Verghese Chunkath used to play ‘kitchen table scrabble’ with his siblings and parents. What started out as a pastime became a passion and today, despite a demanding career, the senior bureaucrat is a force to reckon with in the war of words. Chunkath recently won the Bayer National Scrabble Championship 2015 held in Mumbai from May 29 to 31. Yet another extension for IGP handling Jaya case A retired inspector general of police, who was on extension since May 2013 and was in charge of the cases against chief minister J Jayalalithaa and others, has been given one more year of extended service. Heart flown from Madurai to Chennai for transplant Swift action by doctors and traffic police officers in Madurai and Chennai gave a new lease of life to a patient with end-stage heart failure in the city on Wednesday. More Chennai News»

		Ahmedabad
		60% of school toilets not used: Survey A recent study has revealed that in over 60% of the schools surveyed, students avoid using the school toilets. The main reason for this is lack of hygiene or (in the case of girls) privacy. Narmada making Nalsarovar too deep for birds Nalsarovar, a fresh water body and the only Ramsar site in Gujarat, seems to be turning into an artificial lake. Over 40L covered under PM's insurance schemes The ambitious insurance schemes launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi last month has found over 40 lakh takers in his home state with cities and towns in north Gujarat and Saurashtra racing ahead of the rest of the state to be covered. More Ahmedabad News»

		Allahabad
		HQ Purva celebrates 45th Raising Day HQ Purva UP & MP Sub Area, Allahabad, celebrated its 45th Raising Day on Monday with full zeal and enthusiasm. AAP seeks rollback in service tax Volunteers of Aam Admi Party (AAP) on Monday staged a demonstration in the city demanding Union government to rollback service tax which has gone up to 14% from Monday. 'Fabricator' on world tour after losing a leg BV Narayana was in his early twenties when he lost a leg after being hit by a group of motorcyclists. After three decades, he decided to tour across the globe to make people aware of traffic norms so that they could be saved from the pain that he had to undergo. More Allahabad News»

		Bhubaneswar
		Bhubaneswar businessman in EOW net in Vista scam Economic offence wing (EOW) of the state Crime Branch on Wednesday arrested a businessman on charges of embezzling Rs 50 lakh of Vista Management Services Limited, a chit fund company. Seer relents, visits Jagannath temple on Debasnan Purnima Puri Shankaracharya Swami Nischalananda Saraswati on Tuesday visited the Jagannath temple with six of his disciples and offered prayers to the deities. Direct fund transfer to beneficiaries The state government is planning to transfer funds directly to the accounts of beneficiaries to ensure transparency in different rural housing schemes, including Biju Pucca Ghar Yojana (BPGY) and Indira Awaas Yojana (IAY). More Bhubaneswar News»

		Bhopal
		MP to have 10% deficit rain: Met dept While the country stares at a deficit monsoon this year, Madhya Pradesh will have a shortfall of less than 10% according to meteorological department. Rain deficit for the country is forecast at 12%. Inter-state vehicle lifters gang: Cops probe nexus with RTO staff Police are tightening noose on Regional Transport Office (RTO), Bhopal for registering stolen vehicles through fake no objection certificates issued from Agra. Young boys practise knee exercises at Raahgiri in Bhopal Youngsters seem to be making the most of Raahgiri by coming out in droves every Sunday morning and enjoying the traffic-free roads. More Bhopal News»

		Chandigarh
		Anandpur Sahib to get 'tallest' Nishan-e-Khalsa Apart from being the second 'white city' of India, Anandpur Sahib is set to get the "world's tallest" Nishan-e-Khalsa (symbol of Khalsa order) this week. The 70-foot engineering marvel will be installed this week to mark the city's 350th foundation year. Residents oppose liquor vends in Bathinda town, half a dozen villages Two months into the allotment of liquor vends, excise authorities are facing the heat over location of vends in Bathinda. FCI employee caught taking bribe A team of Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) raided the office of Food Corporation India (FCI) near Pipli and caught an assistant grade employee with the account section taking a bribe of Rs 7,000 on Wednesday. More Chandigarh News»

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The Ancient Temple of Brahmajinalaya

Lakkundi in Gadag District of Karnataka is a tiny village on the way to Hampi from Hubli. Lakkundi is a place of antiquarian interest with as many as 50 temples, 101 stepped wells and 29 inscriptions, spread over the period of the later Chalukyas, Kalachuris, Seuna and the Hoysalas. A great center of Kalyani Chalukyas art, there are several temples of note here.

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Snana Yatra of Lord Jagannatha

A special bath of Jagannath takes place on the Purnima of Jyestha month (Devasnan Purnima), to commemorate the appearance day of Lord Jagannath.

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News Digest: India suspects British backing of Pak-Afghan intel cooperation

		THE TIMES OF INDIA
		Wednesday, June 03, 2015
		Today's Headlines

		India
		India suspects British backing of Pak-Afghan intel cooperation India suspects British involvement in putting together a controversial agreement between Pakistan’s ISI and Afghan intelligence service, NDS. Addl HC judges get 3-mth extension amid NJAC row With the Supreme Court yet to decide on the constitutionality of the National Judicial Appointments Commission (NJAC), the Modi government is giving incumbent additional high court judges a three-month extension to address the massive case pendency and large-scale judicial vacancies. 'Tainted' Pachauri dropped from NBT book on role models The National Book Trust has decided to remove a chapter on Rajendra Kumar Pachauri, former chairperson of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change, as he is facing charges of alleged sexual misconduct against his colleague in The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI). More India News»

		Business
		Centre invites global bids for Rs 2,500cr 'train sets' project Delhi to Mumbai or Kolkata may just be an overnight journey with railways taking the first concrete step to bring about change in the way trains are run-from being driven by locomotives now, to train sets in the near future. Haryana orders lifting Maggi samples for testing Taking note of a Bihar court's directions for registration of a criminal case against officials of Nestle India and Maggi brand ambassadors and cinestars Amitabh Bachchan, Madhuri Dixit and Preity Zinta, Haryana health minister Anil Vij on Tuesday directed the health officials to start random sampling of noodles for testing in food laboratory. Hyundai sub-Rs 10L SUV Creta to take on Duster Hyundai is set to fire competition in the mini SUV segment with the launch of a sub-Rs 10 lakh SUV ‘Creta’. The SUV will be pitted against vehicles such as Renault Duster and Ford Eco Sport. More Business News»

		Environment
		Himachal monitors forest fires via satellites The state forest department is, for the first time, monitoring the situation via satellites. Britain's oldest vegetarian dinosaur found Scientists have identified Britain's oldest sauropod (plant-eaters) dinosaur from a fossil bone discovered on the Yorkshire coast. Climate change boosts rain in Africa's Sahel region: Study Rising greenhouse gases have boosted rainfall in the Sahel region of Africa, easing droughts that killed 100,000 people in the 1970s and 1980s, in a rare positive effect of climate change, a study said on Monday. More Environment News»

		World
		US Cong curbs NSA surveillance, sends bill to Obama The US Senate passed landmark legislation Tuesday that ends the government's bulk telephone data dragnet, reining in the most controversial surveillance program since the 9/11 attacks of 2001. 'Dangerous' terror suspect shot dead in Boston A 26-year-old terror suspect under FBI surveillance was shot dead outside a pharmacy in Boston on Tuesday after brandishing a knife at police and federal agents, officials said. Russian missile maker: MH17 shot down by Ukrainian missile The Russian maker of the Buk air defense missile system said on Tuesday that it has concluded that Malaysian Airlines flight 17 was downed by an older version of the missile, which isn't in service with the Russian military but is in Ukrainian arsenals. More World News»

		Entertainment
		'I get a kick when termed a sex symbol' Anushka Sharma and Ranveer Singh have worked together as newcomers, and five years later, are together again in Zoya Akhtar’s Dil Dhadakne Do. They say they’re both calmer now, but still interrupt each other to pass a sarcastic comment or just make fun of the other. Saif's son Ibrahim hoodwinks aunt Soha Following in his father’s footsteps is Saif's teenage son Ibrahim, who goes on the web occasionally but still prefers to be private for the better part. Recently, Soha shared the ID of her nephew’s photo-sharing profile asking her followers to follow the youngster. 'Tanu Weds Manu Returns' enters the 100 crore club Tanu Weds Manu Returns is the first female-oriented film to have entered the sought-after 100 crore club. What makes this even more commendable is that the film has no big male superstar and was not released on a holiday. More Entertainment News»

		Science
		Operation on neck helps save one in 8 oral cancer patients: Study Tata Memorial Hospital, the cancer hub in Parel, announced a breakthrough on Tuesday that could not only reduce the risk of death for oral cancer patients by 36% but also prevent recurrence of the disease by 55%. Infographics: 9 ways in which prolonged sitting can harm us People with desk jobs need to be on their feet for a minimum of two hours daily during working hours and this should eventually be increased to up to 4 hours, says the first-ever UK guidance designed to curb the health risks of too much cumulative sitting time. Gene mutation that leads to colour blindness identified Researchers have identified a previously unknown gene mutation that causes sufferers to be either totally or predominantly colourblind and see the world in black, white and shades of grey. More Science News»

		Sports
		Restructuring incomplete without Dravid's help: Dalmiya BCCI president reiterated that Dravid is very much in the board's scheme of things and the country's cricket would be "incomplete" without the batsman's contribution. Sepp Blatter stands down as Fifa president Blatter announced the decision at a news conference in Zurich, six days after the FBI had raided a hotel in Zurich and arrested several Fifa officials. Federer knocked out of French Open by Wawrinka Roger Federer was knocked out of the French Open at quarterfinal stage, falling in three sets to fellow Swiss Stan Wawrinka, 8th seed, 6-4, 6-3, 7-6 (7/4). More Sports News»

		Technology
		13 companies barred from applying for H-1B visa ZTE Nubia Z9 mini review: Good mid-range option Powered by Qualcomm’s mid-range Snapdragon 615 processor, the phone packs in a full-HD display and a 16MP camera. BSNL to offer free national roaming from June 15 Prasad also said that the government will ensure that Wi-Fi spots powered by BSNL are operational in major tourist spots in the next two years. More Technology News»

		Education
		Parents fight battle against schoolbags Akash, a Class 1 student, has 18 books of which he carries 12 to school every day. The slender boy is bent over with the weight of his bag while walking to school. Education Act may get more penal provisions The proposed amendment to Section 24 of Delhi School Education Act and Rules (DSEAR) 1973, makes its violation by school management punishable by imprisonment of three to seven years and a fine that’ll be decided by the education director. Goa schools to reopen on June 8 Students and teachers from primary to higher secondary school level in Goa will enjoy an extended summer vacation with the directorate of education deferring the reopening of schools by four days. More Education News»

		Mumbai
		Jamini Roy's Krishna-leela, Crucifixion paintings on display at city art gallery In 2007, Jamini Roy’s ‘Musicians’ sold for over Rs 8.5 crore. A hefty price tag for an artist, who once declared he wanted to make “his art affordable and available to every middle-class household in Bengal”. Pawar to Fadnavis: Give distressed farmers total loan waiver A day after his whirlwind tour of the drought-affected villages of Marathwada, NCP president and former Union agriculture minister Sharad Pawar on Tuesday called on chief minister Devendra Fadnavis to press his demand for a complete loan waiver for the farmers in crisis. Red carpet out for producers of green energy in Maharashtra The state government will offer its transmission wires to carry additional green energy — solar or wind power — that people generate so that they can sell it to consumers of their choice. The move is aimed at promoting open access, or the selling and buying of green power according to the consumer and generator’s choice. More Mumbai News»

		Delhi
		Should man freed of rape charge considered a survivor: Court Acquitting a man in a rape case, a trial court has expressed concern over the society’s treatment of men who are accused of heinous crimes but are later found to be innocent. Inside job, but motive not robbery A day after the wife and children of an excise officer were found murdered at home in Uttam Nagar in west Delhi, police have ruled out robbery to be a motive behind the killings but say that someone who bore feelings of extreme hatred towards the family had done them and that this person was aware of its daily routine. SOL paper leaked again, 3 held The flying squad of Delhi University has caught students circulating the question paper ahead of the exam for the second consecutive day. More Delhi News»

		Bangalore
		BBMP to visit rain-hit spots on same day Rain may provide relief from the sultry weather but it also brings with it a bagful of woes. With monsoon expected to keep its date with the city this week, BBMP officials have been instructed to ensure rain-related problems are resolved at the earliest. Schoolchildren learn the art of waste segregation Naman Kashyap and Sagar R Nair, both Class VIII students from Silicon City Academy of Secondary Education, are now waste wise. Parents fight battle against schoolbags Akash, a Class 1 student, has 18 books of which he carries 12 to school every day. The slender boy is bent over with the weight of his bag while walking to school.  More Bangalore News»

		Hyderabad
		'Naidu should concentrate on AP' “Chandrababu Naidu’s mind continues to stay in Hyderabad. When he is supposed to talk about the development of his state, Andhra Pradesh, Naidu continues to concentrate on Telangana. Another heritage bldg to make way for Metro As it turns out, the 100-year-old Hankin’s Kutcheri with its imposing colonial columns and wooden Jaffri lattices in Lakdikapul, the office of first inspector general of police (IGP) of the erstwhile Hyderabad State, is set to be demolished to make way for the metro. Cash-for-vote: Jagan wants Naidu named accused No 1 YSR Congress president Jaganmohan Reddy on Tuesday requested governor E S L Narasimhan to take steps and ensure that Andhra Pradesh chief minister Chandrababu Naidu was made the main accused in the cash-for-vote case. More Hyderabad News»

		Chennai
		Light, shade & a colourful career A casual scroll across a Facebook wall would throw up images ­ selfies taken with friends, shot of a city skyline or silhouette of a beach-side candy seller. Yamaha and Royal Enfield to vroom into Chennai R&D map After a lull in land deals, tech-related investments are back in business in Chennai, with Japanese two-wheeler major Yamaha and desi cult bike maker Royal Enfield picking up land parcels to set up their corporate offices and research and development facilities.  After IIT-M ban, APSC offshoots spring up online When IIT-Madras decided to ban Ambedkar Periyar Student Circle (APSC), it could not have anticipated the chain reaction it would trigger. More Chennai News»

		Ahmedabad
		Agent held with bagful of bogus Canada visas from a hotel in Naroda Sardarnagar police have arrested a Himmatnagar-based agent, Sandeep Barot, who used to make bogus visas for Canada. Acting on a tip-off a few days back, police officials caught the 43-year-old Barot from a hotel in Naroda and recovered a bag containing passports with fake visas and several visa tickets of Canada. RTI applicant seeks OBC info, asked to reveal caste The applicant, Maulik Shrimali, was startled to find a reply from the secretary of the commission in which Shrimali was asked to provide the details of his caste and the reason why he sought the information. Palace on Wheels chugs into Gujarat Very soon, Palace on Wheels, the luxury train of Rajasthan Tourism, will chug off from the city’s station. The train will undergo a metamorphosis as it will now host board meetings, product launches and also marriage parties on the move. More Ahmedabad News»

		Allahabad
		HQ Purva celebrates 45th Raising Day HQ Purva UP & MP Sub Area, Allahabad, celebrated its 45th Raising Day on Monday with full zeal and enthusiasm. AAP seeks rollback in service tax Volunteers of Aam Admi Party (AAP) on Monday staged a demonstration in the city demanding Union government to rollback service tax which has gone up to 14% from Monday. 'Fabricator' on world tour after losing a leg BV Narayana was in his early twenties when he lost a leg after being hit by a group of motorcyclists. After three decades, he decided to tour across the globe to make people aware of traffic norms so that they could be saved from the pain that he had to undergo. More Allahabad News»

		Bhubaneswar
		This year, wait for Rath Yatra to be 1.5 months long Due to additional Hindu month of Ashadha this year, the traditional Rath Yatra that takes place on every Ashadhi Bij (second day of the month of Ashadha), will be observed on July 18. Kalevar ritual for Jagannath temple idols on July 16 For the Lord Jagannath devotees, the year 2015 marks the year when the deity will change the old ‘kalevar’ (body) and assume the new one. Bhubaneswar police take ARSS chief in custody to identify henchmen A trial court here on Tuesday granted permission to police to take ARSS chief Subash Agarwal on two-day remand for questioning in connection with Saturday's firing on a senior railway employee. More Bhubaneswar News»

		Bhopal
		Madhya Pradesh scores poorly in social infra: Study Madhya Pradesh government needs to take significant steps to improve social infrastructure for equitable development and social empowerment for sustainable economic growth. Health alarm pushes Maggi off menu in Bhopal city Sales of popular fast food Maggi have dropped in the city by more than 50% after news of lead and MSG (monosodium glutamate) in the instant noodles have surfaced. Jains hail CM for no-egg meal in anganwadis Madhya Pradesh chief minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan's decision to stop distribution of boiled eggs or egg curries in anganwadis of tribal districts might have raised eyebrows, but powerful Jain community in the state has decided to felicitate him for respecting their sentiments. More Bhopal News»

		Chandigarh
		Fire destroys 9 houses in remote Chamba village In a devastating fire, nine houses were gutted completed while four were partially damaged in Samela village of Chamba district on Monday night affecting nine families. When past met present at Punjab University When Panjab University (PU) alumna and national award winning actor Baljinder Kaur returned to her alma mater on Tuesday after a decade, the memories were overwhelming. The obsession called selfies From sticks to cliffs and moving trains to standstill monuments, the youth has conquered it all to click that ultimate photograph which we know by the name of 'selfie'. More Chandigarh News»

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