Jaipur: Taking cognisance of two separate fatal incidents — the death of an eight-year-old student in Udaipur and two sanitation workers in Jaipur — the Rajasthan State Human Rights Commission Tuesday issued directions to strengthen safety measures and fix accountability.In the Udaipur case, the Commission directed the state sports department to issue a circular mandating…
Dibrugarh: After years of delays and procedural wrangling, the long-restored Dr John Berry White Heritage Museum will be inaugurated in Dibrugarh on July 1, officials announced on Thursday.The opening will coincide with National Doctors’ Day, marking a symbolic tribute to the pioneering medical work of Dr John Berry White in upper Assam.“The museum will be…
Guwahati: Assam advocate general Devajit Saikia on Friday opened state govt’s arguments in the charge-framing hearing before the special fast-track court in the Zubeen Garg death case, saying that the prosecution would take six to seven days to ensure no loopholes are left.Speaking to the media after appearing in court, Saikia said, “Charge-framing hearing has…
Gandhinagar: State Congress president Amit Chavda alleged on Monday that personnel of the intelligence bureau (IB) videographed a party meeting held at Mehsana in north Gujarat without permission. He said that instead of monitoring activities and meetings of the Congress, the state govt must instead focus on reducing criminal activities.Speaking to the media in Mehsana,…
****TNNEdited to 151 words.Bicholim: Chief minister Pramod Sawant urged Velguem residents to apply for the ‘Mhajhe Ghar’ scheme, calling it a major initiative that helps families secure legal ownership of their homes.Speaking at a village gathering on Sunday, Sawant asked potential beneficiaries to understand the scheme’s provisions, verify the necessary documents and submit applications promptly,…
Kolkata/Howrah: BJP made significant gains in the Barrackpore and Howrah industrial belts, with results shaped largely by economic grievances linked to industrial decline and factory closures.In Barrackpore, Bhatpara, Noapara, Jagaddal, Naihati and Bijpur, BJP’s performance marked one of the sharpest reversals for Trinamool in a region it had dominated since 2011. Voters in these densely…
New Delhi: A 28-year-old gardener, who appeared unassuming and blended seamlessly into South Delhi’s upscale residential colonies, allegedly led a covert double life as a serial housebreaker, quietly conducting recces of locked homes before striking with housebreaking tools.His alleged crime trail came to light after a burglary on May 20 at the residence of a…
TOI report jolts authorities into action Bengaluru: Following the TOI report titled ‘Kanakapura Road – A Walk Through Neglect,’ published Friday highlighting the mounting garbage and poor waste management along the stretch, civic authorities have moved to tighten waste collection and crack down on roadside dumping in Yelachenahalli.Greater Bengaluru Authority (GBA) chief commissioner Maheshwar Rao…
Some quotes stay popular because they sound clever. Others survive because they feel emotionally true, even years later. This line from Diana, Princess of Wales, belongs firmly in the second category. It does not try to impress with complicated language or dramatic philosophy. In fact, part of its power comes from how ordinary it sounds…
Apara Ekadashi is one of the Ekadashi’s observed during the month of Jyeshtha. Apara Ekadashi fast is being observed today, May 13, 2026. The fast is broken on the next day, dwadashi tithi of krishna paksha in the month of Jyeshtha. People observe fast starting from Ekadashi tithi or 11th day and break it next…
