Shimla: Himachal Pradesh’s Shansha gram panchayat in Lahaul-Spiti district has won the first prize in the ‘Socially Just and Socially Secured Panchayat’ category at the National Panchayat Awards 2026, securing a cash award of Rs 1 crore.The panchayat was recognised for initiatives related to social security, employment generation, healthcare coverage, women’s participation and inclusive governance….
Pune: State census authorities have taken serious cognisance of delays in the ongoing house-listing exercise and directed local administrations to ensure that field operations are completed as per the schedule.After inspections and review meetings, Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) suspended the officer in-charge of census operations in Yerawada-Wadgaonsheri ward and appointed a replacement officer after spotting…
Lucknow: National PG College has decided to introduce engineering programmes at its upcoming Chandraval campus from the 2027–28 academic session, alongside professional and law courses.The new campus, spread across nearly 20 acres on Bijnor Road, is being developed to cater to emerging industry demands with a focus on technology, applied sciences and interdisciplinary education.The college…
Chief minister Bhajan Lal Sharma Jaipur: Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma Wednesday directed officials to take the strictest possible legal action against gangs involved in the narcotics trade and ordered a coordinated crackdown on illegally modified vehicles used for drug trafficking and other unlawful activities.He directed the police, administration and transport department to conduct a…
NEW DELHI: Congress plans to intensify its agitation on NEET-CBSE controversies over the next fortnight, amid a directive to party members that they should stay focused on issues pertaining to students and youth, without being distracted by plans of Cockroach Janta Party.The announcement of a physical protest by CJP in Delhi on June 6 has…
Enrique Iglesias has found himself at the centre of online controversy after reposting a years-old video showing him smooching a fan during an old concert. The singer on Wednesday, shared the old clip on his handle to promote his upcoming shows in Kazakhstan, Slovakia and Mexico. However, the video prompted criticism from some followers.The video,…
Kusal Mendis (Getty Images) NEW DELHI: Pathum Nissanka‘s composed 79 and skipper Kusal Mendis‘ fluent 72 powered Sri Lanka to a 41-run victory over the West Indies in the opening ODI on Wednesday.After being asked to bat first, Sri Lanka posted a competitive 303/7, built around a crucial 136-run second-wicket partnership between Nissanka and Mendis….
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NEW DELHI: A deadly blaze ripped through a ‘bed and breakfast’ facility in south Delhi’s densely populated Hauz Rani Wednesday morning, claiming 21 lives and leaving 20 others severely injured. The fire erupted at Flourish Stay Bed & Breakfast, which had around 50 guests at the time, and spread to an adjacent inn.At least nine…
Thane: A 17-year-old boy suffered injuries after being attacked by a swarm of bees while attempting to climb and pluck fruits from a jamun tree in Wagle Estate on Wednesday evening.The incident was reported around 4:30 pm in the ITI Colony area on Road No. 27, Wagle Estate, where the teenager climbed the tree but…
