Kolkata: Four Park Street restaurants had their food samples collected and kitchens inspected by civic officials on Thursday afternoon.A month ago, two Park Street restaurants were shut following a similar inspection by KMC, which found their food and kitchen unhygienic. Over 40 restaurants in and around Kolkata were shut following inspections that found their storage…
Noida: A 24-year-old woman allegedly strangled another to death in Noida’s Yakubpur village, suspecting her of being involved in a romantic relationship with her husband. Police arrested the accused, Sheela Kumari, near BPL Cut in Sector 88 on Wednesday, days after the victim’s body was found.Manisha, originally from Kasganj, was found dead in Yakubpur on…
Panaji: Goa Foundation, a petitioner in the tiger reserve matter, has urged the National Tiger Conservation Authority (NTCA) to direct the authorities concerned to suspend, with immediate effect, all approvals and clearances granted for the Tamnar project, citing the need to notify the affected area as a tiger reserve.In a letter to the NTCA, Goa…
File Photo of Divya Mittal Varanasi: Former IAS officer Divya Mittal on Thursday announced the launch of her political outfit, Jan Niti Bharat, which will contest the 2027 Uttar Pradesh assembly election.Through a video message posted on X and other platforms, Mittal said, “UP will vote in 2027, and Jan Niti Bharat will contest to…
Ahmedabad: Gujarat govt will procure 18 advanced phacoemulsification machines for govt medical colleges and hospitals across the state. The machines will cost an estimated Rs 8.8 crore and will help provide free cataract surgery services to patients. The health minister chaired a meeting and approved the plan.Of the 18 machines, seven will go to M&J…
The latest accused, identified as Hanni, a resident of Patiala district currently living in Model Town, Pinjore, was arrested on Oct 12 following ongoing investigations into the timber theft. Panchkula: Panchkula police have arrested a fifth suspect in connection with the illegal felling of khair trees in the govt forest area of Surajpur in Pinjore.The…
‘Anubandh’ launched to support families coping with pregnancy loss, child bereavement Pune: Despite being surrounded by people and staying active on social media, many people still experience deep loneliness and struggle to find someone who will listen to their grief, National Commission for Women (NCW) Chairperson Vijaya Rahatkar said on Tuesday. She stressed the need…
Surat: The Surat Municipal Corporation’s (SMC) Food Department inspected 36 food stalls at four major garba venues across the city on Wednesday as part of its drive to ensure food safety and hygiene during the Navratri festivities. Officials collected 18 food samples for laboratory testing and issued six notices to stall operators for hygiene lapses…
Dimapur: Jakhama village in Kohima district has been adopted as the ‘myki’ village (women’s village) for the financial year 2026-27.A formal event to mark the adoption was held at the Kohima Village Panchayat Hall on Thursday, with MLA Kevipodi Sophie attending as the special guest.The programme was organised under the Myki Village Adoption Initiative (Myki…
Lucknow: Uttar Pradesh has crossed nine lakh rooftop solar installations under the PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana, adding over 3,000 megawatts (MW) of solar power capacity, officials said on Thursday.According to Uttar Pradesh New and Renewable Energy Development Agency (UPNEDA), the state is adding around 9 to 10 MW of domestic rooftop solar capacity…
