Imphal: Hundreds of people from diverse communities on Wednesday held a massive peaceful rally in Thoubal district demanding justice for recent civilian killings and raising concerns over alleged human rights violations.The demonstration was organised under the collective leadership of All Manipur United Clubs’ Organisation (AMUCO), All Manipur Women’s Voluntary Association (AMAWOVA), Manipuri Students’ Federation (MSF),…
Villagers alleged that the farm continues to openly release wastewater into the nullah, the same water body traditionally used for Ganesh visarjan Margao: Villagers of Costi in Sanguem taluka have unanimously resolved to completely boycott the immersion of Ganesh idols in the local nullah this year, alleging that its waters stand contaminated with piggery excreta…
Thane: The Maharashtra State Commission for Protection of Child Rights (MSCPCR) has taken suo motu cognisance of a TOI report highlighting the acute drinking water crisis in Dapurmal, a remote tribal hamlet in Shahapur taluka, and summoned senior Thane district administration officials for a quasi-judicial hearing on June 9.The commission’s intervention follows TOI’s May 11…
Imphal: The Campaign for Just and Fair Delimitation (JFD) has called a 48-hour general strike across Manipur from Monday midnight, demanding an update of the National Register of Citizens (NRC) before the 2027 Census is conducted in the state.JFD organisation secretary Longjam Ratan said essential services and religious ceremonies would be exempt from the shutdown….
The arrested accused have been identified as Yash Babare, a Vikhroli resident; Pratik Shinde of Pune; Aniket Godse of Satara and Sameer Kuchekar, alias SK, of Pune. MUMBAI: Powai police have arrested four persons for allegedly kidnapping and assaulting a 28-year-old content creator who had posted videos criticising a Chinese betting app and warning people…
Brian Hickerson has addressed Hayden Panettiere’s death through his lawyer after her mother raised concerns about his presence at the time of the actress’ death. Brian Hickerson, Hayden Panettiere’s on-and-off boyfriend, has broken his silence following the actress’ sudden death at the age of 36. Hickerson addressed her death through his attorney, who urged people…
Free bus travel in Delhi to go fully digital NEW DELHI: Women commuters in Delhi will have to carry the newly introduced Pink Saheli smart card to continue availing free travel on bus service from August 1, with the government set to phase out the existing paper-based pink tickets.The Delhi Transport Corporation (DTC) on Friday…
Jaipur: The state govt has intensified health surveillance and vector-control measures in districts bordering Gujarat after Chandipura virus (CHPV) cases in the neighbouring state raised fears of transmission through infected sandflies.The health department is concentrating on vulnerable border districts, particularly Sirohi, Dungarpur and Udaipur, which lie close to Gujarat areas reporting infections.Rajasthan has so far…
Rajya Sabha MP C. Sadanandan Lucknow: Dr Shakuntala Misra National Rehabilitation University (DSMNRU) should be granted special status in recognition of its unique model of inclusive education, where students with disabilities and non-disabled students study together, Rajya Sabha MP C. Sadanandan Master said while addressing the university’s 13th convocation on Friday.Calling DSMNRU one of the…
The victim, Mayank Lohar (L), was travelling in the first-class compartment of a Churchgate-Nallasopara fast local when he got into a dispute with another passenger (R) between Andheri and Borivali stations. MUMBAI: A 22-year-old man was allegedly stabbed to death inside a moving Mumbai local train after an argument over closing the coach door during…
