Kolkata: Prime Minister Narendra Modi‘s Friday censure for Jadavpur University, about “anti-national slogans being written on the walls” and “students seen protesting on the streets instead of studying”, prompted chief minister Mamata Banerjee to shoot off an open letter, saying the ability to question was not anarchy, rather, it was education and excellence.“The entire nation…
Noida: Noida Authority, in collaboration with UPSRTC, will launch 50 electric buses next month, marking a renewed push to strengthen public transport and last-mile connectivity.The buses will run on four routes originating from Botanical Garden bus stand, terminating at Gaur Chowk and Ek Murti in Greater Noida West, Noida International Airport, Sector 62 and Surajpur…
Panaji: Goa’s long-pending plan to introduce dedicated animal ambulance services has hit another hurdle, with officials confirming that the tender will be refloated after failing to attract bidders.Margao: Locals blocked the road near Ravindra Bhavan in Curchorem on Thursday, protesting the release of the truck involved in the fatal accident that claimed the life of…
Ahmedabad: Gujarat University (GU) has reconstituted its Allied and Healthcare Board after controversy erupted over the appointment of members to the earlier panel. The step follows objections raised by the Gujarat State Allied and Healthcare Council, after which the university dissolved the previous board and constituted a fresh one with academically qualified representatives.In Dec, the…
Ludhiana: The health department has collected food samples and issued an improvement notice to a local vegetarian restaurant after a customer reportedly discovered a cockroach in a plate of noodles on Friday.The incident occurred during a buffet service, sparking a commotion when the customer alleged the owner attempted to discard the insect to “suppress the…
Chandigarh: The municipal corporation has tied up with BSNL to send messages asking around nine lakh owners of vehicles registered in Chandigarh to opt for parking passes. In the messages, the civic body has tried to persuade vehicle owners to avail of the parking facility in its paid parking lots.Launched in Jan, the “one pass”…
Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar: The long-pending Nanded–Bidar railway project connecting Maharashtra and Karnataka is facing a major setback, with Karnataka state govt now declining to bear its 50% share of the cost. The development has triggered strong reactions from stakeholders and raised uncertainty over the project’s future.The decision came to light during the District Development Coordination and…
Silchar: Assam Rifles, in coordination with Cachar police and a field intelligence team, dismantled a narco-arms module in the Banskandi area of the district, officials said on Friday.Acting on specific intelligence inputs, the joint team launched a swift raid, recovering a factory-made pistol with four rounds of ammunition. Narcotics concealed in soap cases, weighing around…
SP chief Akhilesh Yadav during a press conference in Lucknow Lucknow: Taking strong note of stone pelting and subsequent police action on a Samajwadi Party delegation heading to meet the family of the Valmiki girl who was recently murdered in Ghazipur, party chief Akhilesh Yadav on Friday said the party leadership is being pushed to…
Jaisalmer:Congress state president Govind Singh Dotasra Friday demanded accountability and a thorough probe into the fire at the Barmer refinery, saying four days had passed but authorities have still not clarified how the blaze started, who was responsible and what supervision was in place.Speaking to reporters during a Congress programme in Barmer, Dotasra alleged that…
