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Bengal to regularise cable TV biz
The Mamata Banerjee government is poised to enact a law aimed at regularising the burgeoning cable TV operators' business in the state. A committee is now busy finalising the report that will be shortly sent to the chief minister.
Updated: 09/18/2011 04:00P
Batla House encounter trial likely to end soon
NEW DELHI: The Batla House encounter case, which was investigated by the crime branch, has come to the stage where evidence is being recorded in court and Delhi Police officials believe the trial is expected to finish soon. The court had framed charges
Updated: 09/18/2011 03:55P
Investment firm sues Iowa woman, saying she misappropriated $400000 in
AP MASON CITY, Iowa — Eagle One Investments LLC has sued a Mason City woman, saying she misappropriated at least $400000 in customer funds. The lawsuit cited by The Globe Gazette (http://bit.ly/pMO2sW ) says Teresa Dorenkamp was employed at Clear Lake
Updated: 09/18/2011 03:55P
Man allegedly threatened to kill AG Lisa Madigan
By Anonymous A Chicago man has been charged with threatening to kill Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan in a lawsuit over the state's sex offender registry. Maurice Pennington Sr. is being held on $25000 bail. The 58-year-old is charged with one
Updated: 09/18/2011 03:54P
Price Control Act puts Treasury under the spotlight
Finance minister Uhuru Kenyatta is expected to walk a tight-rope as he juggles between protecting the poor through price caps on basic goods and maintaining the confidence of investors sensitive
Updated: 09/18/2011 03:50P
Fired New Milford officer files $10M lawsuit
(AP) ” A New Milford police lieutenant who was fired two months before he was eligible to retire has filed a federal lawsuit seeking $10 million in punitive damages. Former Lt. James Duda's attorney says he was fired without due process in March
Updated: 09/18/2011 03:47P
Are Non-Profit Organizations Immune to Dysfunction and Hypocrisy?
Anger and resentment erupt when a senior VP is threatened with a lawsuit. A public interest organization engaged in social justice advocacy is confronted with staff allegations of hostile, abusive management practices. "We're all committed to our
Updated: 09/18/2011 03:47P
Resident pleads for road closure
Members of Rockhampton Regional Council's infrastructure committee last week received a detailed report of the problems and the choices open to them, which included closing the road to all traffic except pedestrians and cyclists.
Updated: 09/18/2011 03:47P
Baltimore Medical Institute Sued for Knowingly Exposing Black Children to Lead
The lawsuit claims the children were enticed to live in lead-tainted housing and subjected to research. Lawyers for the plaintiffs say more than 100 children were exposed to high levels of lead dust in their homes despite assurances from the Kennedy
Updated: 09/18/2011 03:35P
Don't ticket those who warn of traps
"Does Florida Statute 316.2397(7) or another state law authorize law enforcement officers to ticket drivers who flash their headlights to warn other motorists of nearby traffic enforcement operations? No," Rice said. Members of law enforcement have a
Updated: 09/18/2011 03:34P