Kolkata: The EC ‘erred’ in issuing a blanket direction by treating citizens as ‘troublemakers,’ Calcutta High Court on Wednesday observed while granting interim stay on the order naming 800 people as ‘troublemakers’ till June 30, 2026. “The general power of superintendence and control of EC under Article 324 is subject to other law,” the Calcutta…
District sports officer Dr Parwez Ali inspected at least 30 swimming pool and gyms in the district during an inspection drive Noida: Eight swimming pools and gyms in Noida were ordered to suspend operations after district inspections found they were running without meeting mandatory safety and regulatory norms. Officials said notices were issued to the…
NEUFC’s home game against Bagan was riddled with confusion and controversy due to the heavy rain that left the ground heavily waterlogged Panaji: Coach Manolo Marquez has warned that he will not allow his team to take the field if FC Goa encounter heavy rain and a waterlogged outfield, like Mohun Bagan SG did against…
Preparations in full swing for PM’s Kashi visit on April 28 Varanasi: An exhibition of projects worth Rs 60,000 crore, including those completed in past 12 years and ongoing work in Kashi, will be inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi at Banaras Locomotive Works grounds, before he addresses a public meeting with over 50,000 women…
Ahmedabad: A 26-year-old man wanted in a murder case registered in Bihar’s Aurangabad district was arrested by the city crime branch on Tuesday. The accused, Nazre Alam, a resident of Aurangabad, was wanted in connection with the killing of Dilip Kumar Singh. The case was registered at Barun police station on Jan 1, under relevant…
Chandigarh: During his visit to Finland on Wednesday, chief minister Bhagwant Mann asked the Punjabi diaspora to actively contribute to the state’s growth. Mann asserted that every Punjabi must become a partner in this historic journey, describing the global community as a decisive force capable of accelerating the state’s economic momentum. Interacting with the Punjabi…
Surat: When Dipak Ghetia quit diamond polishing after nearly 22 years due to reduced work hours and falling income, he turned to selling ghughras, a fried snack, in July 2024.Starting small, he sold ghughras made at home from his two-wheeler and saw quick success. Encouraged by demand, he rented a shop to scale up production,…
Dibrugarh: With monsoon season barely six weeks away and the spectre of waterlogging looming large over the city, the Dibrugarh Municipal Corporation (DMC), in collaboration with a local non-governmental organisation, launched a citywide awareness drive on Wednesday against single-use plastic. Held on the occasion of World Earth Day, the initiative — themed “No to Single-Use…
Lucknow: The Indian Air Force on Wednesday conducted landing and takeoff drills on the Purvanchal Expressway in Sultanpur district as part activating an emergency landing facility (ELF) during the day and at night.The drills featured a wide range of IAF platforms, including frontline fighter aircraft such as Sukhoi Su‑30 MKI, Mirage‑2000 and Jaguar. Transport aircraft…
Rajkot: A 38-year-old gynaecologist filed a police complaint at Nilambaug police station in Bhavnagar against her husband, a 33-year-old joint and spine surgeon, alleging severe domestic violence and dowry harassment.The FIR was registered on Wednesday under BNS Sections 79, 85, 86(a), 86(b) and provisions of the Dowry Prohibition Act. According to the FIR, the couple…
