Maharashtra State Contractors Federation and State Engineers Association threatened to stage a statewide protest Mumbai/Navi Mumbai: A 37-year-old public works department (PWD) contractor died by suicide at his Navi Mumbai residence on Tuesday. According to Maharashtra State Contractors Federation and State Engineers Association, PWD had failed to clear his dues of Rs 2 crore for…
Chennai: Anti-drug awareness programmes were held at 62 auto-rickshaw stands across the city on Wednesday, with more than 2,000 auto-rickshaw drivers and members of the public participating, as part of the Chennai police’s campaign to create awareness among the public, youth and students about the health hazards and social impact of drug abuse.The programmes were…
Hyderabad: Deputy chief minister Bhatti Vikramarka has directed Singareni officials to expedite exploration activities at the Devadurg gold and copper mineral block in Karnataka.Speaking at a review meeting on the Devadurg block on Wednesday, the deputy CM said he would visit Devadurg on Thursday along with senior Singareni officials to personally assess the ground realities…
Pumping equipment is now being used to remove water, while sewer flow is being diverted to an alternate nearby manhole Gurgaon: Repair work on the service road near IFFCO Chowk, where a portion of the road caved in on Tuesday, is yet to begin as GMDA is working on diverting sewage and dewatering the affected…
With several hotels on the Free School Street belt shutting down, visitors have been left in the lurch Free School Street, which is usually buzzing with activity, wears a deserted look in the wake of the fire With several hotels on the Free School Street belt shutting down, visitors have been left in the lurch…
No person or agency can employ anyone for manual scavenging Ghaziabad: A man entering a manhole without safety gear to clean a drain has put GMC under scrutiny, with the National Commission for Safai Karamcharis seeking a report on how the prohibited practice was allowed to take place. The city’s municipal commissioner has also ordered…
Dayne’s performance at the YAI’s Asian Games Selection Trial-II puts him in number one position among Indian competitors Panaji: The Goa Olympic Association (GOA) has strongly recommended the inclusion of Dayne Coelho in the Indian contingent for the Asian Games 2026, insisting that the Goan windsurfer deserves a chance given his outstanding record over 15…
Varanasi: A joint team of the Anti-Narcotics Task Force (ANTF) and Sonbhadra Police late Monday seized 81.3kg of cannabis worth around Rs 41 lakh that was being smuggled in an ambulance.According to police, the contraband, packed in 36 bundles, was concealed in a secret compartment built beneath the vehicle’s floor.Police also arrested the driver, identified…
Over 50 hectares adjoining Taj hotel and Sabarmati Riverfront on Airport Road will be opened up Ahmedabad: After a 24-year delay, Town Planning (TP) Scheme No. 67 in Hansol, covering 118 hectares, has finally received preliminary approval to open the land for development. With this, over 50 hectares adjoining Taj hotel and Sabarmati Riverfront on…
Hisar: A 13-year-old Class IX student at a govt girls’ senior secondary school in Mohammadpur Rohi village was allegedly slapped on the ear by her mathematics teacher during class, leaving her with severe pain and prompting her family to allege that her eardrum may have been damaged.The student said the incident occurred during the third…
