K’taka mulls negative scoring for staff postings to curb graft in regn dept | Bengaluru News

Bengaluru: Aiming to curb corruption in the stamps and registration department, the state govt has proposed a negative scoring system for posting sub-registrars, senior registration officers and first division assistants, tying career mobility to pending cases and disciplinary records.Under the new system, officials facing criminal charges, Lokayukta investigations or serious allegations may be transferred prematurely…

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UG degree at economics institute opens doors to top international schools | Chennai News

Chennai: As many as 20 of 57 students pursuing BA Economics (honours) degree at Madras School of Economics (MSE) have secured admissions in top international schools such as London School of Economics, Barcelona School of Economics, Columbia University, and National University of Singapore for the academic year 2026-27.Students said the strong curriculum and quantitative training…

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Ahmedabad: Man sets off crackers outside estranged wife’s residence on Rajpath Road | Ahmedabad News

Ahmedabad: A quiet residential lane on Rajpath Road in Bodakdev turned tense after a man allegedly staged a noisy protest outside his estranged wife’s home. The incident, reported around 11.30pm on Monday, involved firecrackers, loud music and repeated attempts to draw attention, leaving residents and the woman’s family alarmed.The family says the incident is part…

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‘Restore parking or face action’, DC issues 1-month ultimatum to private schools in Chandigarh | Chandigarh News

Chandigarh: Chandigarh deputy commissioner Nishant Kumar Yadav on Tuesday issued a one-month ultimatum to private schools in Chandigarh, directing them to restore designated parking spaces and strictly enforce the Safe Transportation Policy for Students (STRAPS).“Schools must restore parking spaces as per approved building plans within one month. Non-compliance will invite strict action against the defaulters,”…

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PCMC forms squads to disconnect water supply of housing societies with non-functional STPs, 62 likely to face action | Pune News

Pune: The Pimpri Chinchwad Municipal Corporation (PCMC) has formed two special squads to disconnect the water supply of housing societies that have failed to make their sewage treatment plants (STPs) operational despite repeated notices.The move came a day after Maharashtra Pollution Control Board (MPCB) chairman Siddhesh Kadam announced a statewide audit of housing societies and…

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