The appellant had filed RTI applications on Sept 24 and Oct 3, 2023, seeking information from the RTA, Patiala. Nearly three years later, he had neither received a reply nor the requested information Chandigarh: The Punjab State Information Commission has held that govt officials cannot cite records being “not traceable” as a satisfactory explanation for…
An Agriculture Infrastructure Fund awareness programme was held to promote agri-entrepreneurship Dhubri: An Agriculture Infrastructure Fund awareness programme was held in South Salmara-Mankachar district to promote agri-entrepreneurship.Organised on Saturday under the chairmanship of the district agricultural officer, the programme brought together farmers, agri-entrepreneurs and self-help group representatives. Participants were briefed on the AIF and other…
CCTV captures horror as stray dog drags, mauls 5-year-old girl in Kota KOTA: A five-year-old girl was severely injured after a stray dog attacked her in Rajasthan’s Kota on Saturday evening, with CCTV footage showing the animal knocking her down, dragging her along the street and repeatedly biting her before residents intervened.The incident took place…
NEW DELHI: Tamil Nadu minister R Nirmal Kumar on Sunday slammed the Opposition for rejecting the government’s decision to provide cars and related allowances to MLAs.Kumar said a car is a “small target” for those who spent Rs 30-40 crore to become an MLA.“Those who spent Rs 30 crore or Rs 40 crore to become…
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. Photo credit: AP Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelenskyy has warned that holding elections during the ongoing war with Russia could fracture the country and even “destroy” it, as fresh calls grow for Kyiv to hold a vote despite martial law.Ukraine has suspended elections under martial law since Russia launched its full-scale invasion…
Hayden Panettiere’s mother claims that she was not abusive when her daughter was young, and that she never forced her child to do anything or to work. (Instagram) Hayden Panettiere’s passing has left the industry and her fans in shock. As the investigation into her demise continues, debates about the lack of protective measures for…
CET Cell issues rules for institutional-level admissions to vacant seats The Maharashtra State Common Entrance Test (CET) Cell has issued guidelines for colleges to fill seats that remain vacant after the completion of all Centralised Admission Process (CAP) rounds for courses under the Department of Technical Education.As per the notice, colleges can begin institutional-level admissions…
BWF World Championships 2026: Champions (Agency Images) NEW DELHI: The BWF World Championships 2026 came to a dramatic close in New Delhi on Sunday, with five champions crowned across men’s singles, women’s singles, men’s doubles, women’s doubles and mixed doubles.The tournament, which was held from August 17 to 23, produced historic victories for France and…
Cactoblastis cactorum, commonly known as the Argentine cactus moth An invasive South American moth that was once released as a biological control agent in the Caribbean is now spreading across the southern United States, creating a serious ecological and economic threat to native prickly pear cactus populations. The insect, Cactoblastis cactorum, commonly known as the…
Police detained over 20 protesters for demonstrating without permission NEW DELHI: Around 300 people gathered at Connaught Place’s outer circle in Delhi on Sunday to protest against caste-based reservation and seek changes in the existing quota system, with police detaining more than 20 protesters for holding the demonstration without permission, officials said.The protesters raised slogans…
