Chandigarh: The municipal corporation Saturday issued a final appeal to all residential and commercial property owners to deposit their property tax by May 31 — the last date to avail rebate under the current assessment period.According to provisions, property owners can avail a 20% rebate on residential property tax and 10% on commercial property tax…
Bengaluru: Aiming to curb corruption in the stamps and registration department, the state govt has proposed a negative scoring system for posting sub-registrars, senior registration officers and first division assistants, tying career mobility to pending cases and disciplinary records.Under the new system, officials facing criminal charges, Lokayukta investigations or serious allegations may be transferred prematurely…
Gurgaon: Haryana has emerged as India’s third most groundwater-stressed state, with 88 assessment units classified as overexploited. This accounts for 61.5% of its groundwater blocks, according to Central Ground Water Authority (CGWA) data placed before NGT. Pulling up states over weak enforcement against illegal extraction and inadequate recharge measures, NGT has ordered a wider review.The…
Delhi Police crime branch nabbed six alleged shooters linked to gangsters Rashid Cablewala and Hashim Baba at a Karol Bagh lounge. NEW DELHI: The crime branch of Delhi Police has arrested six shooters allegedly linked to gangsters Rashid Cablewala and Hashim Baba after tracing them to a party at a lounge on Pusa Road in…
A vast solar power array with wind turbines at an Adani Green Energy renewable energy facility, in Kutch Ahmedabad: Adani Green Energy Ltd (AGEL) reported a 19.3% rise in consolidated net profit to Rs 983 crore for the June quarter, according to the company’s stock-exchange filings. The company had posted a net profit of Rs…
Girl relaxes beside Sukhna Lake Times News NetworkChandigarh: A spell of evening rain brought much‑needed respite to city residents after a warm and humid day. The day was mostly sunny but clouds gathered around 8pm. By 9pm, rain lashed several parts of Chandigarh, cooling temperatures and easing the discomfort of the recent hot spell.According to…
NEW DELHI: Delhi Police on Thursday said it had identified and blocked more than 400 Pakistani social media handles allegedly spreading misinformation and rumours amid the ongoing protests, urging people not to fall for fake content circulating online.Addressing the media, deputy commissioner of Police (DCP) Sumit Jha said the same social media accounts had also…
Jyotika has opened up about how the commercial failure of her debut Hindi film changed the course of her life and career, eventually leading her to Chennai and superstardom in South cinema.Speaking ahead of her upcoming film System alongside Sonakshi Sinha, Jyotika reflected on her Bollywood debut with Doli Saja Ke Rakhna and why she…
David Attenborough is among the most recognised broadcasters in the world, admired for his calm narration and deep connection with the natural environment. Born on 8 May 1926 in Isleworth, Middlesex, England, he has spent most of his life bringing the wonders of the natural world to global audiences. Through decades of documentary filmmaking, he…
NEW DELHI: BJP on Thursday nominated Rohini E ward councillor Pravesh Wahi as its candidate for the MCD mayoral election scheduled on April 29. Wahi is currently serving as leader of the House in Municipal Corporation of Delhi.With BJP holding a majority in the House and AAP not contesting the mayor and deputy mayor elections,…
