Panchkula: Former Panchkula BJP president, 70-year-old Sham Lal Bansal was on Wednesday announced as party’s mayoral candidate for the upcoming Panchkula civic body polls. Bansal had unsuccessfully contested three state legislative assembly elections from Kalka seat against incumbent Panchkula MLA Chander Mohan.Outgoing mayor Kulbhushan Goyal, social workers Amit Jindal and Pradeep Goyal were among the…
Guard yourself today, as cosmic shifts hint at small mistakes turning into larger dilemmas, especially in work and travel scenarios. While you may encounter some disappointing updates, keep your spirits high and don’t let them affect your mood. Emotional connections may seem muted, and it’s wise to tread carefully with any financial choices. Keep your…
Bengal to go through 9.5 days of dry spell KOLKATA: Bengal will have to go through an unprecedented unbroken spell of dry days — nine-and-a-half days over the next fortnight from Monday — because of the upcoming elections.The orders, which came from the respective district authorities, shocked both the hospitality industry and those who like…
DMK is facing a ‘double-engine’ referendum in Thiru Vi Ka Nagar constituency. The constituency was represented by Thayagam Kavi alias P Sivakumar in the assembly and R Priya as mayor in Greater Chennai Corporation. Taking on DMK is AIADMK’s Porkodi Armstrong, who is working on a caste consolidation and rekindling memories of her husband’s murder….
Mira-Bhayander: The crime branch has refuted claims of “zombie drugs” being circulated in the area after investigating a viral video showing a man in a trance-like state on a road in Bhayander.Panic had gripped residents in the region after the video was widely shared on social media on April 13, sparking rumours of “zombie drugs”…
Kangana Ranaut has revisited a turbulent phase from her past, alleging that she was subjected to intense personal attacks and “witch-hunting” after an ex-partner filed a case against her. Kangana claimed that the situation spiralled into a public narrative that painted her in an extreme and damaging light. Looking back at that period, the actress…
Gorakhpur: Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath will address a ‘Nari Shakti Vandan’ conference at Yogiraj Baba Gambhirnath auditorium here on Wednesday, as part of his ongoing outreach programmes with different sections of society.Officials said the conference will focus on women-centric welfare initiatives and highlight govt efforts aimed at ensuring safety, dignity, and self-reliance for women. The…
‘For travellers coming from Delhi, especially those interested in heritage, Agra offers a very different pace and texture (pic: @agraheritagewalks) Delhi’s history is hard to miss; it announces itself in domes, lanes and heritage gardens. But drive a few hours outside the capital, and the narrative begins to shift. The landmarks are quieter, the stories…
Agartala: TIPRA Motha secured a resounding victory in the Tripura Tribal Areas Autonomous District Council (ADC) elections, winning 24 out of 28 seats as results were announced on Friday.BJP managed to win only four seats, while neither Congress nor CPM secured any. This marks a significant shift from the 2021 ADC elections, when BJP contested…
NOIDA: The Uttar Pradesh government has increased minimum wages across all worker categories following the recent unrest in Noida, with the revised rates implemented retrospectively from April 1, officials said on Tuesday.Gautam Buddh Nagar district magistrate Medha Roopam said the hike was approved by a high-powered committee.She added, “The decision was approved by CM UP…
