New Delhi: In a major joint enforcement drive against illegal construction debris dumping, Delhi Traffic Police’s eastern range and east district police intercepted and impounded 20 tractors during a late-night crackdown.The operation was launched following persistent complaints about tractors illegally transporting and dumping construction debris on the busy stretch at night. Police said the activity…
Mikey was allegedly killed in the early hours of May 27 Vijay SinghMumbai: A month after Mikey, a friendly community dog, was allegedly killed inside Raheja Exotica complex at Madh Island, Malvani police have identified and arrested four accused, including housekeeping staffer Vaibhav Koli, who residents describe as the main accused.The other arrested persons have…
Toxic flow: Sewage water from residential areas flows into the Nethravati River near Uppinangady Mangaluru: Mangaluru: The Nethravati river, the lifeline of Dakshina Kannada district, is allegedly being polluted by contaminated water, including sewage discharged from residential complexes in Uppinangady.Social activist Kailar Rajagopal Bhat said contaminated water from a residential apartment complex flows into the…
Waste is burnt at Kolathuvanchery water body near Iyyappanthangal Metro station in Kancheepuram Chennai: Tonnes of plastic, meat waste and household refuse are being dumped and burnt at the Kolathuvanchery water body near Iyyappanthangal Metro station, exposing thousands of residents to toxic smoke and causing health issues.Kolathuvanchery, a village panchayat near Iyyappanthangal in Kancheepuram district,…
Hyderabad: BJP national president Nitin Nabin on Sunday said sustained efforts by Telangana BJP workers played a key role in weakening the BRS and creating an anti-incumbency wave against the party, but the BJP failed to fully convert that momentum into electoral success, allowing Congress to come to power in Telangana.Addressing BJP booth presidents and…
While the assurances have remained unchanged, the drains have remained uncleared, Lamba said. Gurgaon: With the monsoon approaching, residents of Sector 21 fear that the colony could face severe waterlogging if the desilting of a key stormwater drain — which is facing delays — is not completed immediately. Despite repeatedly flagging the issue with GMDA…
Kolkata: The BJP govt in Bengal has decided to retain the social welfare schemes introduced during the previous Trinamool regime but plans a comprehensive review of beneficiaries to eliminate irregularities and ensure that benefits reach only deserving individuals, officials said.The decision follows reports alleging widespread irregularities, including the inclusion of ineligible persons through political influence…
Officials said rising population, new residential and commercial projects, and industrial expansion have driven up power demand Noida: With power demand touching nearly 2,700MW and complaints of overloading mounting across the city, Paschimanchal Vidyut Vitran Nigam Limited (PVVNL) is increasing the capacity of 32 substations by installing additional transformers of 5 and 10 MVA (megavolt-ampere).Once…
Panaji: The crime branch of Goa police on Saturday raided an alleged illegal petroleum storage and handling site at Dabolim and seized six fuel tankers, a tipper truck and petroleum products collectively worth around Rs 1.5 crore.SP Jivba Dalvi received specific intelligence about the illegal storage and supply of petroleum products, which fall under the…
Ahmedabad: Student-run and early-stage startups often get the seed funding or initial boost from various govt schemes, including Student Startup and Innovation Policy (SSIP) initiative in the state. But what about the sectors that work in emerging technology and on very different timelines in terms of product development and research?iHub Gujarat data indicated that, in…
