New Delhi: The new Delhi Commission for Protection of Child Rights (DCPCR) chairperson, Om Prakash Vyas, outlined his priorities a day after taking charge, saying the commission would adopt a proactive, field-based approach in tackling child rights violations, rather than waiting for complaints to be filed.“My top priorities will be addressing cases under the Pocso…
Kolkata: The Red Road was shut completely from Tuesday to proceed with the preparations for International Day of Yoga event that PM Narendra Modi is likely to attend.The shutdown failed to cripple traffic movement around Esplanade though commute time increased, especially for those travelling in buses. “Unlike on Monday, we tried to ensure traffic flow…
FMCG major Nestle India has flagged volatility in input costs amid geopolitical uncertainties but said it will continue to pursue volume-led growth in the new fiscal, with focus on expanding consumption, improving penetration and driving efficiencies, PTI reported.Chairman and Managing Director Manish Tiwary said the maker of Maggi noodles, Nescafé and KitKat remains cautious as…
CHENNAI: Over 300 members of the AIADMK officially joined Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) on Saturday at the party headquarters in Panaiyur near Chennai, citing their inability to serve the public effectively under AIADMK leadership.Among those who joined TVK were former AIADMK minister Vellamandi Natarajan, Anna Trade Union Federation State Secretary Kamalakkannan, former AIADMK MLA from…
Siliguri: A complaint was filed against ex-CM Mamata Banerjee over remarks she made during a protest in Kolkata on June 2 at Siliguri Cyber Crime Police Station. Rinki Singh Chatterjee, an advocate, said she will move Calcutta HC on June 8 seeking Banerjee’s immediate arrest.Speaking to reporters on Thursday, Singh alleged Banerjee targeted the EC,…
Rabada caught smoking (Screengrab/X) Kagiso Rabada has once again found himself at the center of public attention, but this time not for his fiery spells with the ball. The Gujarat Titans speedster is trending across social media after being spotted smoking in a hotel premises alongside team staff, igniting debate among fans and critics alike.The…
Chandigarh: The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) on Saturday termed the Enforcement Directorate (ED) raid at the residence of minister Sanjeev Arora and his subsequent arrest as “completely politically motivated,” accusing the BJP-led Centre of misusing central agencies to target opposition leaders.AAP leaders alleged that whenever the BJP senses electoral setbacks, it attempts to stifle opposition…
New Delhi: Shifting the focus of pollution control in Yamuna before it enters Delhi, the Centre has proposed a strict, time-bound action plan to ensure that untreated and polluted wastewater from Haryana is cleaned.The Union home minister and home secretary have asked Haryana to undertake zone-wise drone mapping of all drains and sub-drains discharging into…
The plans will identify sustainable livelihood opportunities for local communities while providing a roadmap for the conservation and wise use of wetland ecosystems Jaipur: The department of environment and climate change has launched an exercise to prepare Integrated wetland management plans for 15 wetlands and Zonal Master Plans for the eco-sensitive zones of two wildlife…
N Manjula, BWSSB chairperson Bengaluru: Even though southwest monsoon has been delayed this year, the city’s residents need not worry about water shortage for next four to five months, according to Bangalore Water Supply and Sewerage Board (BWSSB) chairperson N Manjula.After assessing the city’s water preparedness amid concerns over below-normal rainfall, she told TOI: “The…
