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Pune: Basic safety measures remain woefully inadequate at a majority of forts across Maharashtra, despite a series of accidents over the years, including bee attacks, trekkers slipping into deep gorges, and fatal falls. This continued neglect raised serious concerns, especially as several of these sites are protected monuments, and some fall under the Unesco World Heritage Site listing. Pune: Farmer Crisis, Convention Centre Row & Public Safety IssuesMaharashtra plays home to over 350 forts — many perched on steep hills and rugged terrain in the Western Ghats. Forts like Rajgad, Raigad, Sinhagad, Torna, Lohagad and Harishchandragad attract thousands of visitors…
Panaji: A series of learner’s licence drives conducted across Tiswadi under the Swayampurna Goem Programme resulted in the issuance of 146 learner’s licences to applicants who attended the initiative by the office of the assistant director of transport (North), Panaji. The initiative, aimed at delivering licensing and allied transport services at the doorstep of citizens, covered 15 panchayats and five municipal ward clusters under the Corporation of the City of Panaji.“This was done under the Sarkar Tumchya Dari (govt at your doorstep) initiative to decentralise transport services and reduce the need for citizens to visit licensing offices. The initiative is…
Chandigarh: Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) functionaries and workers, led by cabinet ministers, faced water cannons when they tried to march towards the residence of Congress leader Partap Singh Bajwa over his alleged objectionable remarks against Punjab PWD minister Harbhajan Singh ETO. AAP workers also arranged a traditional brass band (band-baja) as a symbolic retort to Bajwa’s comments. Chandigarh Police later detained the AAP leaders, including ministers Harpal Singh Cheema and Mohinder Bhagat. Earlier, AAP leaders began their protest from the MLA’s hostel in Sector 4, where there was heavy police deployment to prevent them from heading towards Bajwa’s Sector 8…
Lucknow: Police have acknowledged that poor-quality and largely non-functional CCTV surveillance systems severely hamper crime detection and prevention in the city, a gap that several criminal gangs from eastern Uttar Pradesh allegedly exploit to commit crimes and flee without leaving digital trails. Senior police officers said the issue came sharply into focus during the investigation into the recently busted “lift-and-loot” gang, which used a rented SUV without a number plate to rob unsuspecting passengers across multiple police station areas in Lucknow. The gang was arrested on Friday, as reported earlier by The Times of India. Additional DCP (North Zone) Rishabh…
Patna: Patna City police arrested two criminals in Khajekala police station area late Sunday night, averting a major crime. Acting on a tip-off, police raided Nauzer Katra Ghat area and arrested Mohammad Aslam (22) of Sultanganj and Mohammad Samar (22) of Alamganj. A pistol, four live cartridges and a cellphone were recovered from them, while some accomplices managed to flee. Patna City SDPO-II Gaurav Kumar said the duo had gathered to carry out an incident, possibly linked to inter-group rivalry. Interrogation and raids are going on.GDP growth at 6.4%, Kanpur Lamborghini Case, No-Trust Move Against Birla And More Source link
Jaipur: A political face-off erupted Sunday over ongoing construction above a dargah located at the Chandpole vegetable market, as BJP MLA Balmukundacharya and Congress MLA Amin Kagzi reached the site amid objections from local residents. Police were deployed to control the situation and disperse the crowd, while security remains in place in and around the market area as a precaution. Jaipur Municipal Corporation (JMC) has halted the construction for the time being. The standoff during the day continued for nearly 6 hours.According to JMC officials, the municipal corporation issued a work order for the construction of a shed and a…
Nagpur: What began as a casual gathering ahead of a planned pilgrimage together ended in a heated argument during a drinking session leading to the brutal murder of a 43-year-old man in Pachpaoli area shortly after Sunday midnight.The victim, Ramesh Masram, a resident of Vaishali Nagar, was fatally attacked with a wooden stick at the home of his friend, Shripad Bhaisare, in Baba Buddhaji Nagar.Nagpur: Vidarbha Investment Surge, GCC Growth Push, Logistics Hub Plans And MoreBhaisare and the victim planned to go to Madhya Pradesh for a pilgrimage together, and the duo, along with two other friends, discussed the trip…
Ranchi: A delegation of the Federation of Jharkhand Chamber of Commerce and Industries (FJCCI) on Monday urged state rural development minister Dipika Pandey Singh to form a state mahua board on the lines of makhana board in Bihar. The delegation said the move would provide mahua and those associated with its cultivation and allied works a much needed boost for creation of organised markets.Mahua or ‘madhuca longifolia’ is considered sacred among tribals due to its medicinal values. Mahua flowers are found in abundance across the state’s forested regions, which are sources of sustenance for many forest dwellers.FJCCI general secretary Rohit…
KALYAN: At a time when academic pressure and emotional stress are taking a heavy toll on young minds, a remarkable life-saving innovation has emerged from a school classroom in Kalyan. Anuska Nandi, a 15-year-old Class 10 student of B. K. Birla Public School, has invented the “Suicide Saviour Fan”, a specially designed ceiling fan system aimed at preventing suicides among students living in hostels and paying guest accommodations, particularly in high-pressure institutions such as the Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs), National Institutes of Technology (NITs), and coaching centres like Kota.India has witnessed a disturbing rise in student suicides, especially among…
Kolkata: The city has emerged as the least congested among India’s metropolitan cities, according to a recent study by the Centre for Science and Environment (CSE). However, Kolkata has the highest exposure to vehicular air pollution among India’s major cities. The finding is largely attributed to its weakened yet still dependable public transport system, which continues to absorb a significant share of daily travel demand. Kolkata: Exhibition On Ancient India, Italy-Scotland Match At Eden, Indigo IRE Hits Airport Rank And MoreThe study ranks Kolkata with the lowest congestion index among megacities, measuring the percentage drop in average vehicle speeds between…