Surat: The Detection Of Crime Branch (DCB), with the help of the Surat Rural SOG, seized 977gm of mephedrone (MD) worth Rs 29.32 lakh and arrested two persons, including former air hostess Mansi Abdul Saiyed (41) and Sohel Shaikh (20).Police said Mansi had allegedly been involved in drug trafficking for several years and had adopted…
Shillong: Meghalaya govt has invited the Khasi Students’ Union (KSU) leadership for talks on its five-point charter.CM Conrad K Sangma on Monday said a letter was sent to KSU, and the govt awaited a response.KSU alleged that the July 31 hearing on Shree Cement in East Jaintia Hills was pre-arranged and sought action against police…
Lucknow: A review meeting on preparations for Eid-Milad-un-Nabi programmes and the Madhe Sahaba procession was held at Islamic Centre of India, Eidgah Lucknow. The meeting was chaired by Maulana Khalid Rashid Farangi Mahali, who called on people to participate in the events and said such gatherings help the younger generation understand the life and teachings…
Jaipur: The Rajasthan Commissionerate for Specially-Abled Persons has directed the Directorate of Specially-Abled Persons to examine a representation seeking a review of guidelines that restrict an additional monthly assistance of Rs 1,000 to persons certified with 100% disability.The representation, submitted by Hemant Bhai Goyal, national chairperson of Divyang Adhikar Mahasangh, argues that the existing criterion…
SC to decide on Tejpal’s plea against surrender after 10-year rape conviction NEW DELHI: Supreme Court Monday said it would pass order on former Tehelka editor Tarun Tejpal‘s plea seeking exemption from surrender after Bombay High Court convicted and sentenced him to 10 years of imprisonment in a 2013 rape case, with Goa govt opposing…
Andy Crammond and Alan Daniels discovered the three gold armbands, PC: Alan Daniels- Facebook In late May, dozens of metal-detecting enthusiasts gathered near Carlisle, in northern England close to the Scottish border, for a rally that also served as a protest against a proposed electricity substation. Over 4 days, the group searched roughly 470 acres and…
Actor Kit Harington is exchanging swords for wands as he now gears up to leave behind the North to enter the wizzarding world of ‘Harry Potter. Kit Harington cast as Gilderoy Lockhart The actor, best known for playing Jon Snow in the hit series ‘Game of Thrones’, will now play Gilderoy Lockhart in Season 2…
There’s a pleasant hum around your day, like a house where every fan is working and nobody is arguing. Happiness can come from more than one place. Both the Moon and Jupiter support good luck, good news and a feeling that everything is lining up.News from children can cheer you up. If you don’t have…
New Delhi: The Delhi Parents Association (DPA) Monday voiced its concern over construction work and excavated roads around three schools in Delhi Cantonment, alleging that the conditions posed safety risks to students.The association said it had submitted a representation to the authorities, seeking time-bound intervention. According to DPA, excavation and construction around KV No. 2…
Gaurav Gupta & Sanjeev DevasiaMumbai: The Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA) has sought permission to undertake development and maintenance of the Shivaji Park ground in Dadar. According to a letter written by the MCA to the municipal commissioner, Shivaji Park ground has been a prestigious and integral part of Mumbai’s cricketing world for decades and has…
