Hill civic boards dissolved

Darjeeling: Bengal has appointed SDOs as administrators in municipalities across Darjeeling and Kalimpong, ending Trinamool-nominated boards in the hill civic bodies. A state notification issued Monday said the governor approved the move under the Municipal Act. The SDOs will exercise full municipal powers until elected boards are formed or further orders issued. The order also…

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Candolim Farmers Demand Action Against Raw Sewage Pollution from Hotels | Goa News

Calangute: Large hotels and under-construction projects in Bamonwaddo, Candolim have been allegedly discharging raw sewage into nullahs flowing through agricultural fields, causing pollution, local farmers have said. They claim the issue persists despite complaints to authorities.Local farmer Piedade D’Souza said, “The sarpanch and ward members had come and promised that they would do something, but…

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Massive blaze engulfs paint factory in Sanand

The fire erupted around 12pm at Esdee Paints Ahmedabad: A massive fire broke out on Tuesday afternoon at a private paint manufacturing factory near Moriya Bridge in Sanand, triggering a “brigade call” that mobilised firefighting teams from Ahmedabad, Sanand, and Dholka. The blaze continued to rage till reports last came in.The fire erupted around 12pm…

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Burglars strike across city, valuables stolen from multiple homes | Chandigarh News

Chandigarh: A series of thefts and burglaries were reported from different parts of the city, with miscreants decamping with cash, jewellery, LPG cylinders and electronic items. Police have registered cases and begun investigations.In Mauli Jagran, a house was found ransacked after the occupants returned from a trip, with cash, an LED TV and valuables stolen….

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6-year-old dies during eye surgery at Deenanath Mangeshkar Hospital, parents file medical negligence complaint | Pune News

Pune: A six-year-old girl passed away during an eye procedure at Deenanath Mangeshkar Hospital (DMH) on Monday, leading to allegations of medical negligence. While the hospital has called the incident “extremely unfortunate” and initiated an internal inquiry, the police plan to refer the case to a medical board for expert opinion.Distressed relatives staged a protest…

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