Ramesh Sethi

Tragedy struck Ganjam district as three more individuals, including a 15-year-old, died from burn injuries following an illegal firecracker blast in Nayagarh. This brings the total fatalities to four. The incident occurred at a clandestine firecracker manufacturing unit. Authorities have arrested four people in connection with the blast and seized a significant quantity of explosives and firecrackers.

Housing societies are making efforts to save water by fixing leaking taps, limiting the usage and encouraging mindful consumption.

Two villages of the district have made a improvement from their earlier record of having the lowest sex ratio in the district. Rabhra and Jauli villages in Gohana sub-division, which have recorded most positive ratio of boys and girls this year, are set to be rewarded by the Haryana government for their achievement.

The hugely successful Delhi Times and American Express Shopping Hungama at Karol Bagh culminated on Sunday with the excitement reaching its peak during the final draw.

Over 3,000 residents of Pimple Saudagar and Wakad areas witnessed an eight-and-a-half hour power outage on Sunday from 4.30am till 1pm. After power was restored, there was another outage from 4.15pm to 5.45pm.

Haryana Government has issued transfer and posting orders of eight civil surgeons with immediate effect.

Crime Branch today conducted a polygraph test on the main accused in the sensational rape and attempt to murder case of a Dalit girl.

Police have booked a lady doctor and two nurses of civil hospital here under Section 304A (causing death due to negligence) following the death of a woman during child delivery.

The 2012 edition of Formula One has not been able to match the hype surrounding last year’s event. Organizers admit that even slashing of ticket prices has not succeeding in recreating the magic of the inaugural event. But, they said, “the race day Sunday” is expected to draw in more crowds with a number of celebrities expected to turn up.