Panaji: Within hours of facing criticism from tourism minister Rohan Khaunte over alleged inaction against touts along the coastal belt, Goa police on Tuesday said it continues to enforce a zero-tolerance policy against touting and illegal roadside activities. Police said 228 touts were booked in the first quarter of the year.Goa Police said touting, harassment…
Boatmen violating safety norms face action Varanasi: Following the Mathura boat capsize tragedy that claimed 15 lives, Varanasi police have cracked down on illegal boat operations on Ganga ghats in Dashashwamedh and Bhelupur areas on Sunday evening. Several boatmen faced the heat — six boats were seized, several challans were issued, and FIRs were lodged…
Gandhinagar: A delegation of Congress leaders, led by state party president Amit Chavda, met State Election Commission (SEC) authorities in Gandhinagar on Tuesday and demanded action against persons who have been allegedly coercing Congress candidates to withdraw their nominations in the local body elections.Citing specific instances, the delegation demanded action against police personnel for “unnecessarily…
Ludhiana: Despite receiving the lion’s share of state funding, Ludhiana’s prestigious “Schools of Eminence” are struggling to live up to their name as critical staff shortages and stalled infrastructure projects leave the flagship educational programme in limbo.New government data reveals that while the district hosts 16 of the 118 elite schools and has secured the…
Chandigarh: Opposition leaders across Punjab and Haryana on Tuesday slammed the Centre’s amendment to Bhakra Beas Management Board (BBMB) rules allowing members from outside the two states to occupy key posts, alleging it weakens their rights over water and power management.Punjab Congress chief Amrinder Singh Raja Warring termed the move an attempt to weaken Punjab’s…
Pune: Congress MP Praniti Shinde on Tuesday said arrested astrologer Ashok Kharat might be killed in an encounter to protect big politicians linked to him, prompting cabinet minister Chandrashekhar Bawankule’s suggestion that she should approach the agency probing the case if she had any classified information.Praniti said, “Some names related to this case have come…
Jackal run over by plane at Surat airport runway SURAT: A mishap was averted at Surat airport after an aircraft reportedly ran over a jackal while landing on the runway. The incident occurred on April 8 when an Indigo Airlines flight from Hyderabad landed at around 8am.The incident came to light on Sunday.Following the incident,…
GUWAHATI: AJP candidate Kunki Chowdhury’s mother, Sujata Gurung Chowdhury, has filed a complaint with the National Commission for Women (NCW) against CM Himanta Biswa Sarma, accusing him of making “false, defamatory and malicious” statements, which she said triggered “online harassment”.During the campaign, CM Sarma accused Sujata of sharing posts related to beef consumption and making…
Lucknow: The Lucknow Municipal Corporation (LMC) proposal to simplify the mutation charges on transfer and sale of residential and commercial properties in the city will bring relief to the owners. The proposal will be placed in the LMC House meeting on Wednesday.At present, mutation fees are charged at higher flat rates – often around Rs…
Rajkot: Tourists and visitors heading to Kutch’s iconic “Road to Heaven” — the stunning 30km stretch linking Khavda to Dholavira — will no longer be allowed to fly drones, as the Kutch Forest Department has enforced a strict no-drone zone across the area, citing concerns over wildlife protection and national security. Officials have warned that…
