New Delhi: Satyender Jain’s key defence in Rouse Avenue court Wednesday was that he was in jail when Anti-Corruption Branch (ACB) alleges he gave his nod to “irregularities” in the tendering process of Delhi Jal Board (DJB).While ACB has claimed the former AAP minister was a party to tweaking of tender rules that allowed its…
Police alleged that the accused planned the killing and offered Rs 3 lakh to a former maid and her family members to carry out the crime Mumbai: A day after registering a case of murder against a Ghatkopar woman for allegedly assaulting her daughter-in-law, Sapna Ganji (35), and causing fatal head injuries and trying to…
Bengaluru: The rising incidence of H1N1 among children in the city has prompted paediatricians to urge parents to keep sick children away from school and follow appropriate hygiene practices.H1N1 cases among children have been rising in the city over the past few weeks, with doctors reporting influenza A as the predominant infection. Some cases have…
Chennai: More than 133 hectares of land associated with the city’s Mass Rapid Transit System (MRTS) will revert to the Tamil Nadu govt as part of the transfer of the system from Southern Railway. This includes govt-owned and privately acquired parcels used for different phases of MRTS, including stations, parking lots, booking offices and other…
‘Not a single yard of private land was added to 22A list’ Ponguleti The controversy over properties classified under section 22A of the Registration Act has triggered confusion and hardships for landowners in Hyderabad, Rangareddy, Medchal-Malkajgiri and Sangareddy districts, where registrations of several private properties were stalled. With the issue emerging as a major political…
Sarpanches and gram sachivs are accused of clearing overbilled invoices worth lakhs without obtaining required resolution documentation Gurgaon: State Vigilance & Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) registered an FIR on Aug 10 against public officials and private vendors for allegedly siphoning off lakhs of rupees earmarked for rural development between Jan 2010 and Dec 2015, under the…
Fang marks on the child’s leg Kolkata: The private school near Ruby Hospital remained closed on Wednesday to conduct a thorough inspection of the premises to ensure it was clear of snakes. The student is undergoing treatment at a private hospital and is in stable condition.A Class 3 student of the school suffered a snakebite…
Ghaziabad: Ghaziabad Municipal Corporation has launched a one-time settlement scheme for over 60,000 property tax defaulters, waiving penalty charges of 12% per annum if dues are paid in full.The scheme is valid until Dec 15, though defaulters must declare their intent to pay by Nov 14. Officials estimate around Rs 120 crore in penalties will…
The measures are intended to improve internal mobility and reduce waterlogging in industrial areas Panaji: The Goa Industrial Development Corporation (Goa-IDC) has intensified infrastructure development and modernisation works across several industrial estates in the state, focusing on road connectivity, drainage, water supply, waste management and civic amenities.The programme covers estates including Verna, Tuem, Kundaim, Madkai,…
The criminal was carrying a cash reward of Rs 15,000 on his head Gorakhpur: A criminal carrying a reward of Rs 15,000 on his head was arrested after a police encounter in Khajni area of Gorakhpur on Wednesday morning. He was wanted in an extortion case.The injured criminal was admitted to the district hospital. He…
