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Ranchi: Campaigning for the upcoming civic body elections scheduled on Feb 23 gathered momentum across the state on Sunday, a day after election symbols were allotted to candidates.With symbols in hand, candidates started visiting localities across the city, rolling out door-to-door campaigns in wards and municipal areas, appealing to voters on issues ranging from basic civic amenities to sanitation, drinking water supply and street lighting, among others. Many candidates hit the streets accompanied by supporters to interact with the voters.Ranchi Cybercrime Hub Turns Library Literacy Boost Traffic Chaos Bomb Threat And RescueHowever, alongside traditional outreach methods, candidates are relying on…
VARANASI: Tension gripped the Daalmandi area on Monday after a road-widening and demolition drive led to the removal of at least 21 structures, triggering panic among residents and shop owners.A heavy police presence and senior administrative officials were deployed to prevent any escalation, as the situation in the locality remained tense.Around 500 police personnel, including women officers drawn from multiple police stations, have been stationed in the area. Authorities are also using drones to monitor the situation and maintain law and order. Source link
KALYAN: Malang Gad hill, popularly known as Haji Malang, has witnessed a major transformation since the launch of India’s longest funicular railway last month. The new railway has resulted in a four- to five-fold increase in the number of devotees visiting the historic shrine as well as tourists exploring the scenic hill, giving a strong boost to religious tourism and the local economy.The sharp rise in footfall has benefited 2,500 to 3,000 residents living on the hill. Most locals earn their livelihood by selling flower garlands to devotees, running hotels, shops, and operating guest houses near the shrine. Around 72,000…
Kolkata: Passengers had a narrow escape after a large Krishnachura tree collapsed on a private bus on route 223 in Lake Town on Sunday. The incident, which occurred around 9 am near Milan Sangha Club, also damaged three parked cars.The alertness of the bus driver prevented a major tragedy. He swerved just in time, reducing the impact of the tree on the front of the vehicle. All commuters were evacuated. No injury was reported.Kolkata: Boy Hurt By Car Door, Railways Plan Chickens Neck Line, ₹20.3 L Mobiles Stolen and MoreCops and firemen took several hours to clear the road, during…
That imbalance, critics argue, was reinforced after Hasina’s fall. Mohammad Touhid Hossain, foreign affairs adviser to Yunus, says India failed to recalibrate, missing a chance to reset ties with the interim government. “We tried to go forward on a number of occasions, but then the response from India was on again, off again,” he told me. Source link
Logan Carlin targeted the beauty salon in Leith at the start of a gangland feud which has spread across central Scotland. Source link
UAE Ministry of Education announces teaching and administrative vacancies/Image: File The UAE Ministry of Education has opened applications for a new round of educational and administrative positions, inviting both citizens and expatriates to apply through its official recruitment platform as part of efforts to strengthen staffing standards and improve learning outcomes across the public education system.The ministry said the openings cover a wide range of academic disciplines. Teaching roles are available in Arabic, English, mathematics, science, kindergarten, art education, and physical education for female teachers. In addition, vacancies have been announced for digital department managers, reflecting the growing emphasis on…
Chelsea appointed new manager Liam Rosenior on a six-year deal on Tuesday (January 6, 2025), hours after his departure from French club Strasbourg amid fans’ unrest. The attack-minded Rosenior, regarded as a strong developer of young players, becomes the second Black Chelsea coach after Ruud Gullit, and was contracted to 2032. Rosenior has been praised for turning Strasbourg, which is part of the same ownership group as Chelsea, into a force in Ligue 1 after a seventh-place finish last season that secured European football. “Liam has shown that he can build teams with a clear way of playing while setting…
Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner are set for more world domination in 2026, starting at the Australian Open, while Aryna Sabalenka is bubbling with confidence as she chases further Grand Slam success.The new season gets under way on Friday with the mixed-teams United Cup in Perth and Sydney, headlined by women’s world number two Iga Swiatek and men’s world number three Alexander Zverev.Top-ranked Sabalenka, who is pursuing a third Melbourne Park trophy, starts at the Brisbane International from January 4-11 in a stellar field also boasting Australian Open champion Madison Keys and fourth-ranked Amanda Anisimova.Alcaraz and Sinner, or “Sincaraz” as…
Elite company: Azimeraw, Keino, Kebede, Cheptegei, Tebello and Simbu at the press conference. | Photo Credit: DEBASISH BHADURI Tanzanian Alphonce Simbu, the men’s marathon World champion, on Friday, said that his speed work helped him beat Germany’s Amanal Petros with a photo finish and take the gold at the World athletics championships in September.Reliving his sensational finish amid the heat and humidity of Tokyo, Simbu, who is set to compete in the Tata Steel World 25K Kolkata here on Sunday, said his preparation played a crucial role. “I have the experience of competing in the World championships and the Olympics,…