Panaji: The transport department has directed all govt offices, departments, autonomous bodies, corporations, local bodies and other govt establishments in the state to strictly implement provisions for reserved parking spaces for persons with disabilities (PwDs). It has warned that vehicles found occupying reserved spaces without authorisation will be treated as being in violation of the…
On Tuesday, divisional commissioner S Rajalingam chaired a meeting to review the preparations for the events. Varanasi: The district administration has begun preparations for the upcoming Ganga Mahotsav and Dev Deepawali celebrations, with officials reviewing arrangements for the major cultural and spiritual events.Ganga Mahotsav will be held from Nov 20 to 23, followed by Dev…
Ahmedabad: Gujarat education department, in collaboration with Children’s Research University (CRU), Gandhinagar, held a statewide programme under “Tarunya Saptah” for secondary and higher secondary school students as part of “SPARSH: Support Programme for Adolescent Resilience, Safety and Health”.The weeklong initiative focused on adolescent development, including physical, mental, emotional and social well-being. Experts from different fields…
The Iran women kabaddi team practicing at SAI Centre in Sonipat Sonipat: Away from the spotlights and behind a veil of secrecy, a 15-member Iranian women’s kabaddi squad and their coach have been quietly preparing for the Asian Games at the Sports Authority of India (SAI) centre in Sonipat, Haryana.The team arrived on Aug 13…
Pic for representational purpose Pune: The city will witness a three-day film festival, to be hosted jointly by NFDC-National Film Archive of India, FIPRESCI-India and Pune International Centre, from Aug 21 to 23 at the NFDC-NFAI Auditorium on Law College Road. Curated by film critic and writer Premendra Mazumdar, the festival will screen 10 contemporary…
SuratSurat: A 40-year-old graphic designer was allegedly cheated of Rs 5.18 lakh by a Vesu-based visa consultancy that promised her a job and work visa in Luxembourg. The firm allegedly issued her a fake job offer letter and later failed to refund her money, following which Vesu police registered an FIR against its two operators.In…
Dhubri: A contractual Sanskrit teacher associated with a study centre at Bholanath College in Dhubri was arrested on Tuesday night for allegedly photographing a student at her rented accommodation, police said.The accused is from Malda in West Bengal. He was arrested by personnel of Dhubri BN College Town Outpost following a complaint lodged by the…
B S P Chief Mayawati gave new responsibilities to SC Mishra to handle Lucknow: BSP national president Mayawati entrusted party national general secretary Satish Chandra Mishra with new responsibilities on Tuesday, with the senior party functionary now set to oversee media management, legal matters and issues related to the Election Commission for the party.Mayawati said…
The lion population in the sanctuary has risen to 26 from 17 recorded in Aug 2025. Rajkot: Barda Wildlife Sanctuary has recorded a significant natural increase in its Asiatic lion population, strengthening the case that the habitat is suitable for the big cats.The lion population in the sanctuary has risen to 26 from 17 recorded…
Jaipur: An IndiGo flight from Surat to Jaipur made a priority landing at Jaipur airport Wednesday evening after a passenger on board complained of nausea.Airport officials said flight 6E-6852, scheduled to land at 5.40pm, was given priority after the airline informed airport authorities that a passenger was unwell. The passenger received immediate medical assistance from…
