Hyderabad: A sub-inspector allegedly helped a fake cotton seed racket operate in Kumuram Bheem Asifabad district in return for a commission of ₹100 per kg. The SI, Segyam Venkatesh, currently posted in the special branch in Mulugu district, allegedly facilitated the sale of fake cotton seeds worth around ₹20 lakh during the previous cotton season.Kumuram…
60 of the 113 ponds under its jurisdiction are yet to be developed Gurgaon: With encroachments emerging as a hurdle in pond development, MCG has directed officials to conduct drone surveys to demarcate pond boundaries and identify problem areas. The civic body has found that 60 of the 113 ponds under its jurisdiction are yet…
Kolkata: The transgender community in Kolkata formally inaugurated its unique Ardhanarishvara Durga Puja on Tuesday at Garima Greh, a shelter home for transgenders at Tollygunge. Combining the forms of Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati into a single form, the unique Ardhanarishvara idol symbolises Adishakti. It represents the balance of nature where masculine and feminine elements…
At least 49,600 vials of Wincerex syrup worth around Rs 8,58,000 were recovered from Sadhya Transport Company’s warehouse Ghaziabad: Three men were arrested early on Tuesday for allegedly smuggling codeine-based cough syrup. Police claimed the accused were working for a Delhi-based healthcare firm owner and had diverted 310 cartons of Wiscorex, manufactured by a pharmaceutical…
Varanasi: A 12-day ‘Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat’ NCC camp, under Varanasi A Group, began at Swami Harsewanand Public School in Ramna, here on Tuesday. The camp was inaugurated by Brigadier Saurabh Sinha.Addressing the gathering, Sinha said ‘Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat’ is a platform to understand India’s diverse cultures, promote mutual harmony and strengthen national unity….
Ahmedabad: Ahmedabad municipal commissioner Banchha Nidhi Pani on Tuesday inspected various ongoing road works in the Sardarnagar ward of the North Zone and reviewed the progress of construction and development projects. During the visit, he sought detailed updates from officials on the status of the works aimed at strengthening the city’s road infrastructure and improving…
Ludhiana: Police have registered a case under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (Pocso) Act after the family of a teenage girl alleged that she was sexually assaulted by a person she had come in contact with through social media.According to the complaint lodged by the girl’s mother, she noticed that her daughter had…
Punjab finance minister Harpal Singh Cheema Chandigarh: Punjab finance minister Harpal Singh Cheema stated on Tuesday that an old dispute with the accused chemist appears to be the motive behind anti-drug activist Parwinder Singh Jhota’s murder.Replying to a question, Cheema told media persons, “I condemn the murder. He had an old dispute with the shopkeeper,…
Before being axed: Young trees planted on a stretch in Koregaon Park were recently removed without any explanation to citizens, reportedly cut or uprooted for cable work, although local ward officials said they were unaware of this felling Before being axed: Young trees planted on a stretch in Koregaon Park were recently removed without any…
Guwahati: A 3D show for children will complement Maligaon Kalibari’s ecosystem-themed Durga Puja pandal this year, highlighting the impact of environmental destruction.“Visuals and a sound system would be placed to create an immersive experience for young visitors, presenting elements of nature in a format that goes beyond the usual pandal decorations. We intend to use…
