Agartala: Tripura CM Manik Saha held a late-night review meeting on Saturday, soon after returning from Delhi, amid widespread protests over high electricity bills, smart meter installation and frequent power outages.The protests were triggered by complaints of exorbitant electricity bills and recurring outages following the installation of smart meters. Several offices of the Tripura State…
The L-shaped, air-conditioned skywalk, equipped with travelators, was launched in March 2023 with a one-year completion target Noida: Noida Authority has ordered quality tests on steel being used in the under-construction Sector 51-52 skywalk and an RCC drain between sectors 50 and 51, after an inspection found alleged sub-standard steel at both sites.The authority’s technical…
Margao: A day after state BJP president Damodar Naik warned social welfare minister Subhash Phal Dessai of disciplinary action for his political overtures in Curchorem constituency, the Sanguem MLA hit back on Sunday, questioning why he alone was being singled out even as, he claimed, several other BJP MLAs had been indulging in similar constituency-hopping…
Exhibition on freedom fighters Varanasi: City students witnessed a moving blend of patriotism, remembrance and learning at the Circuit House on Saturday, as an exhibition and cultural programme dedicated to the immortal heroes of India’s freedom struggle began on the eve of the 101st anniversary of the historic Kakori Train Action of August 9, 1925,…
Ahmedabad: A 74-year-old retired woman approached Vastrapur police station alleging that gold jewellery worth around Rs 5 lakh was stolen from her residence while she was recovering from a knee surgery.According to her complaint, she underwent a knee surgery on June 13 and was discharged two days later. During her hospitalisation, her house remained locked…
Civic body steps up repair work at road cave-in site Ludhiana: The municipal corporation (MC) has stepped up repair work at the road cave-in site in Kitchlu Nagar, with officials now moving ahead with the construction of a retaining wall to stabilise the affected stretch. Earlier, a wall was constructed along the house that was…
The proposed bridge will replace the existing causeway that connects Chandigarh with Manimajra and other surrounding areas. Chandigarh: The Chandigarh administration has received an overwhelming response to its plan to construct a high-level bridge over the Sukhna Choe near Bapudham Colony in Sector 26, with nine firms submitting bids for the project.Officials said the strong…
A clean, modern restaurant kitchen Pune: Many restaurants in Pune are taking visible steps to rebuild customer confidence, following a series of FDA crackdowns on food safety violations.Eateries are highlighting their hygiene practices through open kitchens, stricter quality checks, fresh ingredient sourcing, staff training and more frequent kitchen sanitisation. Several restaurants have also begun displaying…
Imphal: Manipur chief minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh on Sunday called for unity among all communities in Manipur, while cautioning against divisive elements amid ongoing efforts to restore peace in the state.Addressing a Tiranga Yatra organised in Imphal ahead of Independence Day as part of the nationwide ‘Har Ghar Tiranga’ campaign, Khemchand said Manipur could progress…
Lucknow: A court in Deoria sentenced Vakil Prasad (35) to life imprisonment for the murder of Rahul, who was stabbed and had his throat slit following an old dispute in Tiwai village under Rudrapur police station limits in 2021.Additional District and Sessions Judge Narendra Nath Tripathi convicted Prasad in the murder case and imposed a…
