Delhi University requested Sonam Wangchuk to end his fast for student interests. NEW DELHI: Delhi University (DU) on Thursday appealed to climate activist Sonam Wangchuk to end his indefinite fast, while welcoming Prime Minister Narendra Modi‘s decision to set up fast-track courts to ensure speedy trials in paper leak cases.In a post on its official…
Mumbai: Mumbai remained under an orange alert for the third consecutive day on Thursday, with the India Meteorological Department (IMD) forecasting heavy to very heavy rainfall at a few places along with gusty winds of 60-70 kmph. Neighbouring Palghar continued under a red alert, while Thane also remained under an orange alert.For Friday, a yellow…
Garbage transfer on footpaths remains an obstacle to walkability, prompting BSWML to plan 30 permanent transfer stations across Bengaluru Bengaluru: Even as Greater Bengaluru Authority (GBA) clears encroachments under its ‘Safe Footpaths’ drive, roadside solid waste transfer operations continue to block pavements across the city. Garbage is routinely shifted from auto tippers to larger compactors…
Chennai: While flyovers in the city ease traffic, the spaces beneath them have often been dumping grounds, unauthorised vending spots and parking zones. Greater Chennai Corporation’s (GCC) Special Projects Wing will revamp the underbellies of 10 flyovers into public spaces with parks, walking tracks and parking lots with EV charging facilities.For residents of T Nagar,…
Kolkata: TMC MLA Madan Mitra’s elder son, Swarup Mitra, appeared before the ED at its CGO Complex office on Thursday in connection with the alleged municipality recruitment scam. His younger brother, Shubharup Mitra, was questioned by the central agency for nearly nine hours on Wednesday.The ED has also summoned Mitra’s wife, Archana Mitra, in connection…
FPNitesh Rane acquitted in 2013 Goa toll booth vandalism, assault caseA Mapusa court on Thursday acquitted Maharashtra minister Nitesh Rane and others in the 2013 Dhargalim-Pernem toll booth vandalism case. The group led by Nitesh was Goa bound when they allegedly refused to pay the Rs 250 toll fee at the booth at Pernem on…
AHMEDABAD: Several cars were submerged after heavy rain flooded a parking lot in the Gunjan area of Vapi city in Gujarat’s Valsad district, with dramatic videos from the site showing vehicles almost completely underwater as torrential rain continued to batter the region.The incident occurred in the Gunjan area of Vapi, one of the worst-hit pockets…
Raijor Dal MLA Akhil Gogoi Guwahati: Raijor Dal MLA Akhil Gogoi was suspended Thursday after climbing onto his desk during a protest against the flood situation in the state.The Sivasagar legislator sought an adjournment debate on flooding in Sivasagar, Charaideo and Jorhat, which are among the worst-hit districts.“Floods have devastated these three districts. People have…
Police seized the luxury car allegedly used to transport the contraband. Jaisalmer: Dhorimanna police and the Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) Wednesday seized 8,170 intoxicating tablets and Rs 1.78 lakh in cash, suspected to be proceeds from the sale of the contraband, from a luxury car and arrested three men in Dhorimanna town of Barmer district.The accused…
‘UP ke ladke’ delivered in 2024. Can they survive the battle over 2027? NEW DELHI: What does the size of one’s heart have to do with political alliances? Perhaps quite a lot when the allies are the Congress and the Samajwadi Party, and at stake is the 2027 Uttar Pradesh assembly election.The ‘UP ke ladke’…
