Panaji: In an unusual order issued by SP (headquarters) Tushar Vernekar, the officers already serving as sub-divisional police officers in Porvorim and Panaji have been given additional charge of each other’s posts. This means both Panaji and Porvorim will have two officers overseeing investigations.Senior police officers said the order was not issued as per procedure….
Varanasi: Traditional delicacies from Uttar Pradesh emerged as a major attraction at the Uttar Pradesh International Trade Show 2026, with domestic and international buyers, exporters and visitors praising the authentic flavours of Varanasi, Jaunpur and Chandauli.The 4th edition of the UP International Trade Show 2026 was held at India Expo Centre & Mart in Greater…
Gandhinagar: On the eve of Gandhi Jayanti, the state govt on Thursday announced a 30% special market incentive on khadi and polyvastra produced by recognised institutions and cooperatives in the state. The timely festive initiative is designed to give a massive boost to traditional handloom weavers and local textile artisans. The scheme, effective from Oct…
Govt Middle School, Chuharpur Ludhiana: There is a stark contrast between the experiences of students studying in two govt schools which operate from the same building. Govt Middle School, Chuharpur, shares the same building with the ‘School of Happiness’, also a govt school. But the ‘happiness’ does not trickle down to students of the middle…
Chandigarh: Punjab chief electoral officer (CEO) Anindita Mitra said here on Thursday that 91.2% of the work under the special intensive revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in the state had been completed.She said the exercise had been wrapped up in eight districts — Moga, Nawanshahr, Mansa, Tarn Taran, Faridkot, Sangrur, Patiala and Malerkotla. “Of the…
A policeman in front of the coaching institute in Alandi Pune/Navi Mumbai: A picnic to Diveagar beach in Raigad district turned tragic on Thursday as eight students of a private coaching institute in Alandi drowned in the sea.A total of 42 students — 25 boys and 17 girls — accompanied by six teachers from Winners…
A grab from the video that began circulating online Surat: Utran police arrested a 20-year-old web designer for allegedly flashing his private parts at a woman in a mall in Mota Varachha.The accused allegedly approached the woman on the pretext of asking for directions and then exposed himself and made obscene gestures. CCTV footage of…
Shillong: Union home minister Amit Shah is scheduled to visit Shillong to participate in the presentation ceremony of President of India’s Police Colour to the Meghalaya Police on Oct 5.Shah is scheduled to arrive in the state capital on Oct 4.“Elaborate preparations have been made for the coming of the Union home minister that is…
Lucknow: A businessman from Gomti Nagar Extension allegedly lost ₹81.41 lakh in an online investment fraud that police suspect is a “pig-butchering” scam, marking what investigators believe is the second such reported case in the city.The complainant, Mahesh Prasad, a resident of Sector-6, told police he was enticed with promises of exceptionally high returns through…
Rajkot: Bhavnagar special operations group (SOG) has arrested two people in connection with an alleged case of obtaining a medical licence using forged documents and using it to procure and sell prohibited narcotic substances.During a verification drive, police discovered that Bhavesh Dudhela, who had earlier been arrested in connection with the seizure of 1,920 bottles…
