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HC hikes compensation for blast victims
A division bench of Chief Justice Dipak Misra and Justice Sanjiv Khanna said the compensation amount "should be equally shared by the (two) governments". The bench also said that those who suffered grievous injuries should be given Rs.3 lakh each.
Updated: 09/21/2011 03:40A
Areas go to pot after marijuana dispensaries close
The study said some of the factor for the increase may be because the storefronts had security cameras and guards, there was less foot traffic and fewer police patrols. Councilman Ed Reyes called the report an “eye-opener” but said it was limited in
Updated: 09/21/2011 03:39A
Stigma lingers in town infamous for dragging death
AP This undated handout photo provided by the Texas Department of Criminal Justice shows Lawrence Russell Brewer, one of two purported white supremacists condemned for for the dragging death of James Byrd Jr. in Jasper, Texas,
Updated: 09/21/2011 03:38A
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James Watt Dock Entrance/Sinclair Street junction -- an incredible feat of poor planning means there are two junctions right next to each other rather than a cross road with traffic lights, or heaven forbid, a roundabout. The 'magic roundabout' at the
Updated: 09/21/2011 03:38A
Feds: Poker site was Ponzi scheme
The popular Full Tilt Poker website illegally raided player accounts to fund operations and make lavish payments to its owners, Justice Department lawyers said in a revised civil lawsuit. Over four years, the company used $444 million in player money
Updated: 09/21/2011 03:37A
Government can decide on wage proposals for media employees
The apex court bench of Justice Dalveer Bhandari and Justice Deepak Verma gave the ruling when the centre said it was not able to take a decision on the recommendations as the matter was pending before the court. The court, however, said the central
Updated: 09/21/2011 03:37A
Three-man panel announced by HRNSW
They are Mr Reid Sanders (HRNSW Regulatory Manager), Mr Des Gleeson (former Racing Victoria Chairman of Stewards) and Justice Wayne Haylen QC. As per the Australian Harness Racing Rules, the Board authorises them with the power to act as Stewards for
Updated: 09/21/2011 03:36A
2G: CBI, Centre oppose probe against HM
At the outset, both the CBI and the Centre questioned the maintainability of Swamy's plea saying he has filed a similar application in the trial court and the issue has to be decided by the Special CBI Court. The CBI said that Supreme Court cannot give
Updated: 09/21/2011 03:36A
Seven to die in Pakistan for lynching brothers
Police had initially registered a case in which the two brothers were accused of murder and robbery. A second FIR was registered after a video of the lynching was aired on TV channels. The family of the brothers said they were satisfied with the verdict.
Updated: 09/21/2011 03:34A
Trial aborted after accused fails to show
An arrest warrant has been issued for a man who disappeared midway through his trial for torturing his ex-girlfriend. William John Cutler pleaded not guilty in the Brisbane District Court on Monday to torture, assault occasioning bodily harm,
Updated: 09/21/2011 03:34A
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