Officials draw flak for floating limited tenders in Kancheepuram panchayat

Chennai: The state rural development department on Tuesday drew flak for continuing the practice of floating limited tenders, where only few hours are given to contractors to participate. This is a move that’s usually associated with pre-fixing contractors instead of open bidding.The department in Konnerikuppam panchayat in Kancheepuram district floated a tender worth 16.83 lakh…

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‘You are a magician’: Shah Rukh Khan’s emotional tribute to Sunil Narine after historic milestone | Cricket News

Shah Rukh Khan with KKR star Sunil Narine. (Pic credit: SRK’s X post) NEW DELHI: Kolkata Knight Riders’ co-owner Shah Rukh Khan lit up social media with a heartfelt tribute to Sunil Narine after the veteran spinner scripted history in the IPL, reaching the coveted 200-wicket mark in style.Narine became only the third bowler in…

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Sharib Hashmi’s wife Nasreen Hashmi recalls oral cancer diagnosis, now battling her sixth relapse: ‘He never left my side’ | Hindi Movie News

Sharib Hashmi and his wife Nasreen Hashmi recently opened up about their emotional battle with cancer and how the journey strengthened their relationship over the years.Speaking to Hauterrfly, Nasreen revealed that she was first diagnosed with oral cancer in 2018, around the same time Sharib’s career was witnessing a major breakthrough with The Family Man….

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Placement officers in engineering colleges step up vigilance over rising IT job scams | Pune News

Companies approach many engineering colleges for placement-related requests from Dec every year Pune: Placement officers across engineering colleges have tightened verification processes for companies participating in campus hiring, following a series of alleged fraudulent recruitment drives and job scams targeting their students. Institutions are conducting stricter background checks, seeking proof of company registration, client credentials…

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EPFO Initiates Rs 1,200 crore PF recovery action against Sahara India | Lucknow News

Lucknow: The Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) launched proceedings against Sahara India entities to recover more than Rs 1,200 crore in unpaid provident fund dues.EPFO’s Lucknow regional office on Monday stated, “Multiple recovery certificates were issued over the last few years for non-payment of statutory PF contributions and allied charges. These certificates were issued between…

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Times Internet Half Marathon: Young talent shines: Under-29 10K (male) category delivers strong performances at Times Internet Half Marathon | India News

NEW DELHI: The Times Internet Half Marathon brought together emerging talent, with the under-29 10-kilometer category showcasing speed, ambition, and promising athletic journeys.Securing the top position was Krishna Pal, 28, who clocked an impressive chip time of 34:00. Having started his running journey in 2019, Pal shared that his interest in the sport was sparked…

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Kol loses 80 hrs of sleep annually to rising night temp, 3rd worst-hit among cities in India: Study | Kolkata News

Sleep loss for warm nights Kolkata: Kolkata: Rising nighttime temperatures are robbing Kolkatans of sleep, with the city ranking as India’s third most sleep-deprived megacity, according to a new global study by Climate Central.The study found that the average Kolkatan loses 80 hours of sleep a year because of warm nights, compared with 93 hours…

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Sharvari: ‘Alpha’ star Sharvari turns up the glam in an all-black look with a price tag of Rs 2.20 lakh | Hindi Movie News

Sharvari in all black ensemble (Image Credits Instagram) ‘Alpha’ star Sharvari knows her way around a monochrome moment and her recent all-black outfit is proof. The actress stepped out in a striking three-piece ensemble from homegrown label Misho Designs, blending edgy silhouettes with a touch of old-world elegance courtesy of gold-plated brooches on each piece….

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