Kolkata: Lives in minority pockets across Kolkata changed overnight after the election results, with bike gangs riding through Muslim neighbourhoods and letting out “Jai Shri Ram” slogans.In South Tangra, the situation turned extremely volatile on Tuesday night when a mob chanting “Jai Shri Ram” attacked a Trinamool Congress office and targeted bikes and houses of…
Noida: With monsoon approaching, district magistrate Medha Roopam has directed administrative officials and police to crack down on unauthorised construction on floodplains, warning that encroachments pose serious risks during floods.Chairing a review meeting of the district flood committee on Tuesday, the DM said strict action must be taken against any construction activity in violation of…
Panaji: Saligao MLA Kedar Naik feigned ignorance about the arrival of Delta Corp’s 112-metre-long offshore casino and insisted that the vessel will not be anchored at Verem, which falls in his constituency. Naik said that chief minister Pramod Sawant has given him an assurance that the vessel will not enter Mandovi river for now.“I will…
Varanasi: Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, during his brief visit to the city on Wednesday morning, offered prayers, at Kashi Vishwanath and Kaal Bhairav temples.The CM’s chopper landed at the Police Lines ground, after which he proceeded to the temples by road. Local MLA Neelkanth Tiwari welcomed him at the KV Dham campus with a ceremonial…
Ahmedabad: Science has emerged as a paradoxical subject in the Gujarat Secondary and Higher Secondary Education Board (GSHSEB) Class 10 exams this year — widely regarded as challenging, yet producing the highest number of top scorers.According to official data released by the Board, science recorded the maximum number of A-1 grades (91–100 marks), with as…
Panchkula: The upcoming municipal corporation elections in Panchkula are witnessing no or subdued presence from the INLD and the JJP, both of which stem from Chaudhary Devi Lal’s clan, that was once a dominant political force in Haryana.The JJP, which last time contested Panchkula civic body elections in alliance with the BJP, has completely stayed…
Guwahati: The body of a youth was found in a river in Kamrup district, near the town of Hajo, on Wednesday, police said. He was missing since Sunday from Majorkuri village.Two persons have been arrested on the basis of preliminary investigations.The deceased has been identified as Munindra Deka, a resident of Majorkuri village. “The police…
Lucknow: Newly elected office-bearers of the Sanjay Gandhi Postgraduate Institute of Medical Sciences (SGPGIMS) Employees Association on Wednesday pledged to address concerns of the staff, ensure better access to treatment and expedite the promotion process. Newly elected president, Dharmesh Kumar and general secretary Seema Shukla said resolving employee issues would be a priority.“Key focus areas…
Jaipur: Environmentalists have criticised the proposed 100 MW solar power project near Sambhar Lake, warning that even a relatively small installation could disturb the fragile wetland ecosystem.The Rajasthan High Court recently granted permission for the project in Nagaur district near Sambhar Lake, subject to safeguards aimed at protecting migratory birds and preserving their natural habitat.However,…
NEW DELHI: Road deaths due to negligence — rash, careless, or irresponsible driving — claimed 495 lives daily in 2024, as per the latest report of National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB). It said that nearly 1.81 lakh lives were lost in such accidents, an increase of nearly 4.4% over the previous year.The number of fatalities…
