Tasmac bar near three schools in North Chennai still open despite CM’s order | Chennai News

Chennai: The relief for residents of North Chennai’s Old Washermenpet over Chief minister C Joseph Vijay’s order to close Tasmac outlets within 500metres of educational institutions has been short lived. An outlet in the neighbourhood located near three schools and a college still hasn’t been closed.This two-decade-old liquor shop and bar in Mint Suburayulu Naidu…

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Khilafat agrees, Red Rd Eid namaz shifts to Brigade this year | Kolkata News

Kolkata: City’s largest Eid-uz-Zuha congregation will shift from its traditional Red Road venue to the Brigade Parade Grounds this year. It was decided following a series of meetings between Kolkata Police and the organisers over crowd management and traffic arrangements that culminated on Sunday.Police had earlier asked members of the Calcutta Khilafat Committee to explore…

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Rare windowpane oysters return to Chicalim bay, spark extraction rush | Goa News

Panaji: The re-emergence of the endangered flagship windowpane oyster (placuna placenta) in Chicalim bay after several years has enthused locals, but unregulated harvesting has triggered concern as pickers are ransacking the delicacy.With water levels receding before the monsoon, scores of collectors from outlying areas arrive near St Jacinto island as early as 3am, wading into…

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Cong protests fuel price hike in Sector 32 | Chandigarh News

Congress workers stage a protest in Sector 32 on Sunday Chandigarh: Continuing its protest against rising fuel prices, the Chandigarh Congress Sunday held a demonstration in Sector 32 against the Centre. Women workers and youth activists participated in it, raising slogans over inflation.Addressing the gathering, Chandigarh Congress president HS Lucky said soaring prices have burdened…

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