Ludhiana: During the recent mega parent-teacher meeting (PTM) held at government schools across the city, new directives were issued to overhaul student attendance marking. School officials were instructed to transition to a new government and education department portal, which includes a feature to notify parents via SMS when a child is absent. Teachers are also…
Chandigarh: Dismissing the plea filed by radical Sikh preacher and Khadoor Sahib MP Amritpal Singh against his third consecutive detention order under National Security Act (NSA), Punjab and Haryana high court on Thursday made it clear that public order and security of the state are likely to be prejudiced if he were not preventively detained.“It…
Pune: The Hinjewadi police have launched a search for an executive of a share broking firm following allegations of online trading fraud.The suspect reportedly deceived a software professional over the course of a year — with the fraudulent activity taking place between April 30, 2025 and April 13 this year.The victim filed a formal complaint…
Agartala: The sub-divisional magistrate (SDM) of Ambassa in Dhalai district, Rinku Reang, issued a showcause notice on Thursday to two senior officials of Tripura State Electricity Corporation Limited (TSECL), citing serious lapses in duty after a 13-year-old girl was injured when she came into contact with a snapped live electric wire in Ambassa on Wednesday…
Lucknow: Thoughaway from home state, Odia community in the city celebrated Pana Sankranti with traditional rituals, festive food and prayers, keeping alive their cultural roots.Observed as the Odia New Year, the Pana Sankranti is associated with preparation of ‘pana’, a sweet drink made with curd, jaggery, bel fruit, milk and dry fruits.Devotees on the occasion,…
Rajkot: The local crime branch (LCB) and parole furlough squad busted an illegal liquor manufacturing unit in Mahuva taluka on Thursday, seizing liquor and equipment worth over Rs 15 lakh. Six labourers were arrested at the spot, while three key accused are absconding.Acting on a tip-off, a factory on Haripara Road in Gundarni village was…
Jaipur: Abhit, Karan, Riyaz scored a goal each as Zinc Football Academy drubbed Brothers United FC 3-1, while Jaipur City FC, ASL also posted easy wins in the ongoing A Division R Football League.Three matches of the R League A Division Football League, being organised under the joint aegis of Rajasthan Football Association and Poornima…
SRINAGAR: Jammu and Kashmir police’s state investigation agency (SIA) on Thursday filed chargesheet against 10 people accused in the “white collar” terror module case. One amongst them, Umar Un Nabi, was killed in the Red Fort blast last Nov.The other nine accused are: Arif Nisar Dar, Yasir Ul Ashraf Bhat, Maqsood Ahmad Dar of Nowgam,…
Mennu Batra’s daughter appealed for her mother’s release from the illegal ICE detention in US. (Photo: CBS) Amrita Singh, the daughter of Meenu Batra, the Indian-origin legal interpreter of Texas who was detained by the ICE since March 17, broke her silence on people being treated inhumanely in the ‘broken’ immigration system of the US….
Benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty ended lower in a volatile session on Thursday as profit-taking in banking and financial stocks erased early gains after a sharp rally in the previous session.The 30-share BSE Sensex fell 122.56 points, or 0.16 per cent, to close at 77,988.68, while the NSE Nifty declined 34.55 points, or 0.14 per…
