New Delhi: Goods transporters are preparing for a three-day symbolic ‘Chakka Jam’ in Delhi-NCR from May 21 to 23 following a call by the All India Motor Transport Congress (AIMTC) to protest rising operational restrictions, environmental levies and financial burdens on commercial vehicles.The strike is likely to disrupt the supply of goods, including essential commodities…
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi (BCCI Photo) NEW DELHI: All eyes will be on 15-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi when India take on Ireland in the first T20I of the two-match series in Belfast on Friday.The teenage batting sensation has become one of the biggest talking points in world cricket, with fans eagerly waiting to see if he will make…
The operation at Jantar Mantar on Saturday marked the first significant move under Kumar, a 1994-batch AGMUT cadre IPS officer who assumed office on Friday. NEW DELHI: Just a day after taking charge as Delhi Police commissioner, Anurag Kumar oversaw his first major operation as activist Sonam Wangchuk was shifted to Safdarjung Hospital after his…
Keep your plans close to your chest today, Aquarius. The Moon stirs unease, and Saturn points toward hidden opposition, which means not everyone around you deserves full access to your thoughts. A person who smiles in front of you may still carry envy or use your words carelessly. Why give them material?This is also a…
As many as 78 people were detained and released after questioning by the police Pune: After a raid at a party in Tulapur in the wee hours of Sunday, a police probe has revealed that the event organisers and some pub owners involved kept the location of the luxury bungalow venue a secret, and disclosed…
Imphal: Three Kuki-Zo villagers, including a married couple, were killed and seven houses were burnt in fresh violence that erupted early Friday morning in a Kuki-inhabited village in Manipur’s Kangpokpi district.At around 4am, armed men attacked Loibol Khullen village in Saitu Gamphazol subdivision of Kangpokpi district. The identity of the attackers is yet to be…
Margao: Minister for drinking water Subhash Phal Dessai on Wednesday said that the state’s drinking water requirements will be fully met within the next six months.The minister said a series of infrastructure upgrades are already under way to boost supply. “We are trying to regulate water supply from the Selaulim dam. We have laid additional…
Varanasi: He had struggled hard to arrange LPG cylinders by borrowing from his relatives and friends to meet the fuel requirements for the wedding ceremony at his home. However, Ratan Patel suffered a severe blow when two refills were stolen by thieves from his house in Nasirpur area under Chitaipur police station on Saturday night.“We…
NEW DELHI: The Central armed police forces (CAPFs) have planted nearly 6.7 crore saplings in the last five years as part of a countrywide plantation drive, the home ministry told the Rajya Sabha on Wednesday.Junior home minister Nityanand Rai, in reply to a written question, shared that the seven CAPFs — CRPF, BSF, CISF, ITBP,…
Owners of luxury and imported vehicles are seeking ethanol-free 100-octane petrol. (Representational image) CHANDIGARH: For years, 100-octane petrol was the domain of performance enthusiasts and luxury car owners seeking an extra edge. Today, it is attracting a broader set of motorists.With E20 petrol becoming the standard fuel at retail outlets, owners of luxury, imported and…
