New Delhi: Ahead of the monsoon season, the Public Works Department (PWD) has stepped up its flood-preparedness efforts, assigning supervisory officers to hundreds of waterlogging-prone locations across the capital. The department has also warned that officers could face disciplinary action if flooding occurs in areas under their charge.According to an order, the PWD, in coordination…
Ranchi: Booth Level Officers (BLO’s) cross check voter list ahead of Special Intensive Revision (SIR), in Ranchi, Jharkhand, Saturday, May 23, 2026. (PTI Photo) (PTI05_23_2026_000307B) Ludhiana: Election officials and booth-level officers (BLOs) underwent rigorous training at the District Administrative Complex ahead of the Special Intensive Revision starting June 25.The session focused on utilizing the Election…
Bengaluru: Home minister G Parameshwara said Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge has effectively put a “full stop” to speculation over a change in chief minister in the state, asserting that the issue stands closed “for now”. Welcoming Kharge’s statement that Siddaramaiah will continue as CM, Parameshwara said Friday it “carried weight”. “He has expressed an opinion…
Various security measures including police deployment, AI-monitored CCTV have been taken NEW DELHI: The national testing agency has made robust arrangements to ensure smooth conduct of NEET re-exam on June 21. Various measures such as pre-exam checks have been conducted across by authorities to ensure security.The NEET (UG) 2026 re-examination will be held on June…
Guwahati: Union home minister Amit Shah on Thursday said the Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act (Afspa) will be withdrawn from the entire northeast next year, barring one or two states.Speaking at the signing of a tripartite MoU between the Centre, Assam and Nagaland to facilitate mineral oil operations in boundary areas, Shah said the shrinking…
Alastair Cook fires brutal shot at Kevin Pietersen over ‘Jacob Bethell in IPL’ comment Former England captain Alastair Cook has once again taken a sharp dig at his former teammate Kevin Pietersen over the debate surrounding young batter Jacob Bethell and his IPL stint with Royal Challengers Bengaluru.The debate began after Cook suggested that Bethell…
Kharge slams Centre (ANI) Congress national president Mallikarjun Kharge on Tuesday criticised the Centre over the temporary blocking of Telegram ahead of the NEET re-test, alleging that the move was an attempt to cover up failures in tackling paper leaks and examination irregularities.In a statement, Kharge said Prime Minister Narendra Modi should seek the resignation…
Ludhiana: Overnight rain brought a brief spell of relief from the heat in the city Friday, though temperatures are set to climb again in the coming days, the Met department said.Light showers late Thursday and a cool morning breeze kept conditions pleasant early Friday, before clear skies and sunshine returned for the rest of the…
Margao: Tension gripped Rumdamol-Davorlim on Saturday after Gorakshak Goa chief, Ravindra Redkar, was allegedly assaulted at a fast food outlet in the village, triggering heavy police deployment and a protest march by Bajrang Dal activists demanding action against illegal stalls operating near two temples.The incident, which occurred on Wednesday night, began when two people visiting…
