Mumbai: A special court on Saturday directed the Additional Director General (Prisons) to conduct a necessary inquiry into the assault allegations made by an undertrial lodged in Taloja jail against four prison officers.The accused Sarvar Khan alleged that he was targeted as he had complained against them and become a witness in the alleged custodial…
Bengaluru: The midweek downpour in the city has triggered an unexpected weekend crisis for commuters: a surge in demand for mechanics after hundreds of bikes and cars were crippled by waterlogged streets!“I’ve been calling up several garages and checking with local mechanics for the past two days to get my bike up and running, but…
Chennai: Chief minister M K Stalin on Saturday launched a career guidance help desk for students, who completed Class XII. DMK students’ wing has been entrusted with the task of helping students with career guidance.DMK students’ wing secretary Veeramani Jayakumar said, “The help desk will help students choose the best course. Three DMK students’ wing…
Vijayawada: The one-man committee appointed by the Andhra Pradesh govt to probe into the alleged supply of adulterated ghee to Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD) has submitted its report to the govt. Pointing out serious administrative lapses by senior TTD officials in the procurement of cow ghee used for the preparation of laddu prasadam, the report…
IMD said maximum temperatures are likely to rise by around 2°C over the next 48 hours Gurgaon: A dust storm swept the city Saturday night around 9.30pm, slashing visibility, followed by thunderstorm activity and lightning, with some areas recording light rainfall.The city received 8mm of rain, according to India Meteorological Department.A nowcast issued shortly before…
Kolkata: Bengal leader of opposition Suvendu Adhikari on Friday night called on all political parties to maintain peace ahead of the May 4 counting, urging them to accept the people’s mandate and avoid a repeat of the post-poll violence that followed the 2021 elections.“Let there be peace in Bengal. The election is over and every…
Margao: The Goa Waste Management Corporation on Saturday started removing hazardous waste from the Cuncolim industrial estate, beginning a phased operation to clear over 50,000 tonnes of legacy material accumulated over nearly two decades.The waste — left behind by Sunrise Zinc Ltd, which ceased operations in 2007 following high court directions — will be transported…
Varanasi: A 10-year-old boy died after suffering a bullet injury during celebratory firing at a wedding ceremony in Pandey Dera of Ganga Shivpur Diyar in Ballia district on Friday night.Ballia ASP (South) Sanjay Verma said the victim was attending the wedding of his cousin sister when someone opened celebratory fire. The boy was hit and…
Ahmedabad: Due to repair work in the Shedhi Canal, the water supply in the eastern region of Ahmedabad will be affected on May 3 during morning and evening hours. Residents will face water cuts. The Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation’s water project department informs the public that the state’s irrigation department supplies raw water from the Shedhi…
Patiala: The Punjab State Information Commission (PSIC) has issued a showcause notice under Section 20(1) of the Right to Information Act, 2005, to the Public Information Officer (PIO) of the office the Block Development and Panchayat Officer (BDPO), Nabha, for continued failure to furnish complete information to an RTI appellant, and warned that a bailable…
