Mumbai: Around 7,000 civic staff have been deployed in Mumbai for the ongoing voter-mapping exercise ahead of the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls. The majority have been given work as Booth Level Officers (BLOs), who are verifying and mapping voters by cross-checking entries with the 2002 electoral rolls. This voter mapping is underway…
Silchar: The National Institute of Technology Silchar has barred all forms of prayer and religious gatherings in open and shared hostel spaces, citing the need to maintain discipline and harmony on campus.In a directive issued by the Dean of Students’ Welfare (DSW) on Friday, the institute said corridors, balconies, rooftops and common rooms across all…
NEW DELHI: Tensions rose in strife-torn Manipur on Saturday as thousands of protesters demanding lasting peace clashed with security forces after being stopped from marching towards the chief minister Y Khemchand Singh’s residence in Imphal.The state, which has been grappling with ethnic violence for nearly three years, witnessed fresh unrest as demonstrators attempted to push…
Screengrab of the racist attack on Sikh man in Woodstock, Canada A youth has been charged in Canada after a disturbing video showed an elderly Sikh man being verbally abused, threatened and assaulted in a hate-motivated incident in Woodstock, Ontario.Woodstock police say the incident happened on Wednesday at around 11:35 am on Knights Lane near…
Actor Ameesha Patel recently revisited how she came on board for ‘Mangal Pandey: The Rising’, sharing that her equation with Aamir Khan—and a twist of fate during Lagaan, played a key role in shaping that opportunity.In a candid chat, Ameesha revealed that Aamir first noticed her through an interview where her communication skills left an…
OJEE admit card 2026: The Odisha Joint Entrance Examination Committee (OJEE) has issued the admit cards for the exams in 2026. The exams are scheduled to be held on May 4 and 10, 2026. Candidates can now access their admit cards, an essential document that will determine entry into examination halls across the state. The…
Punjab Kings’ Prabhsimran Singh and Priyansh Arya (AP Photo) Punjab Kings produced a breathtaking response to Delhi Capitals’ massive total, with openers Priyansh Arya and Prabhsimran Singh tearing into the attack and rewriting powerplay records in IPL 2026.Chasing a daunting 264 after KL Rahul’s unbeaten 152 and Nitish Rana’s 91 powered Delhi to 264 for…
The week begins with a slightly heavy sky. Monday can bring expenses, low mood, or that irritating feeling that nothing is going as planned. Don’t panic. Virgo, you’re a sign that repairs, restores, and corrects. Start by slowing down. Be cautious while travelling, leave early, double-check tickets and routes, and keep your phone charged. If…
Silchar: With the monsoon round the corner, water resources department (WRD) has stepped up preparedness across the Barak Valley, focusing on embankment safety and rapid response systems to minimise flood risks.At a high-level review meeting held in Silchar on Friday, additional chief engineer Atul Patowary asked officials to maintain “proactive alertness” and ensure that all…
