Lucknow: Owners of buildings exempt from fire no objection certificates (NOCs) must now certify compliance with over 40 fire and electrical safety norms before getting building plans approved, under Lucknow Development Authority rules. Failure can lead to sealing, demolition or criminal action.The decision was announced at a joint LDA-fire department workshop at Indira Gandhi Pratishthan…
Govt Thursday announced a steep increase in passport fees across categories, including a 67% hike for issuance or reissue of ordinary passport and a 250% increase in charges under the Tatkal scheme. The new charges will be effective July 1. MEA said an ordinary 36-page fresh passport for applicants aged 18 years and above will…
The twin earthquakes, measuring 7.2 and 7.5 in magnitude, struck within a minute of each other on Wednesday evening Rescue workers and volunteers continued a desperate search for survivors across northern Venezuela on Thursday (local time) after two powerful earthquakes devastated large parts of the country, with the death toll rising to at least 235…
‘Ananthan Kaadu’ box office collections day 1: Arya and Murali Gopy’s film opens with Rs 65 lakh India Net Arya’s latest film, ‘Ananthan Kaadu’, has started its theatrical run with a modest opening at the Indian box office. Directed by Jiyen Krishnakumar and written by Murali Gopy, the political action thriller features an ensemble cast…
NEW DELHI: South Africa strengthened their chances of reaching the Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 semi-finals with a commanding 88-run victory over the Netherlands in Bristol on Thursday.Opening batter Tazmin Brits produced the innings of her career, remaining unbeaten on 114 off 69 balls as South Africa posted a tournament-best 208/1 before restricting the Netherlands…
New Delhi: Two brothers were stabbed to death outside their home in northwest Delhi’s Narela, allegedly over a dispute with a local youth that escalated into a violent attack early Wednesday, police said.The victims, Mustakim, in his 30s, and his 26-year-old brother Sohail, worked as labourers in Uttam Nagar. Police said Sohail had an argument…
Mumbai: The BEST has said that it intends to become self-sustainable from next year and that this year would be the last in which it would seek financial support from the BMC.BEST General Manager Sonia Sethi, who addressed BMC standing committee members on Thursday, said the chief minister and deputy chief ministers told BEST that…
Bengaluru: Motorists travelling through Kengeri and adjoining areas Saturday should brace for traffic congestion and diversions as the inauguration of Major Arterial Road and Kempegowda Jayanti celebrations are expected to draw 50,000 people.Kengeri traffic police said restrictions will be in force from 6am to 4pm for the programme, to be inaugurated by chief minister DK…
State electricity and law minister R Nirmalkumar (middle) released the White Paper on the performance and financial status of the Tamil Nadu Electricity Board in Chennai on Thursday CHENNAI: There will be no tariff hike for 3.5 crore consumers in Tamil Nadu this year, electricity and law minister R Nirmalkumar said on Thursday.“As per consumer…
DA case against excise inspector; assets worth over Rs 2 cr unearthed Hyderabad: The Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) has registered a disproportionate assets (DA) case against a prohibition and excise inspector after allegedly uncovering assets worth over Rs 2 crore during searches.The accused, Gundeti Ramu (42), is currently serving as prohibition and excise inspector in Karimnagar…
