Mumbai: Establishing that a victim’s specific, physically demanding occupation must dictate the assessment of functional disability and future loss of earning capacity, motor accident claims tribunal awarded almost Rs 68 lakh compensation to a 44-year-old deep-sea diver who was injured when a truck rammed into the bike he was travelling on as a pillion rider….
The four corporations have sought a fare hike citing rising diesel and fuel prices, higher staff salaries and increasing operating costs Bengaluru: The Karnataka Public Transport Fare Regulatory Committee has invited suggestions and objections from the public on revising bus fares for four transport corporations — KSRTC, BMTC, NWKRTC and KKRTC.The four corporations have sought…
The third cohort of students who will be trained in confidence building and workplace readiness as part of a mentorship program launched by GSC-Chennai in collaboration with Stella Maris College on Saturday. Chennai: Over the next 12 weeks, 35 socially and financially underprivileged girls and first-generation learners at Stella Maris College will be trained in…
Hyderabad: Though ex-havildar U Mallesh took precautions by keeping his phone in aeroplane mode at the time of the heist at the armoury of the highly secure Madras Regiment in Bolarum, he used the same device to his advantage by using its torch feature. And it was with the mobile phone’s torch that the 37-year-old…
Yashmita Dutta wishes to become a professional singer Kolkata: In an extraordinary display of musical talent, 11-year-old Yashmita Dutta from Kolkata has entered the Guinness Book of World Records for identifying the highest number of musical chords in one minute.Dutta also secured a place in the India Book of Records by identifying 39 musical notes…
Noida: A priest who had gone missing after leaving home to perform a puja in Jaunpur returned safely within hours of a missing person report being registered at Sector 113 police station. His family had earlier alleged he was being held captive by three to four persons who were demanding money for his release.In his…
Panaji: The directorate of animal husbandry and veterinary services on Friday announced that a state-wide survey will be conducted to collect data on stray dogs, pet dogs and stray cattle found along highways and roads. The survey will be carried out area- and locality-wise by urban and rural local bodies across the state from Oct…
Varanasi: High-voltage drama unfolded at the Mahatma Gandhi Kashi Vidyapeeth gate on Saturday when Gen-Z cyclists led by National Students’ Union of India president Varun Chaudhary were stopped by police from entering the campus, triggering arguments, slogan-shouting and a confrontation between Congress workers and ABVP supporters.Before they could enter, police deployed at the varsity gate…
Ahmedabad: Gujarat University police have registered a case against two men for allegedly obstructing police personnel while they were carrying out security arrangements for a programme attended by the chief election commissioner (CEC) at the JB Auditorium of Ahmedabad Management Association (AMA) on IIM Road on Thursday evening.According to a complaint filed by head constable…
Haryana chief minister Nayab Singh Saini Hisar: Haryana chief minister Nayab Singh Saini on Saturday directed officials to ensure time-bound disposal of complaints.The CM was reviewing a meeting of the District Public Relations and Grievances Committee in Sirsa. Of the 16 complaints taken up at the meeting, 13 were resolved on the spot.Among the complainants…
