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Daltonganj: Palamu district police have rolled out Operation Safaya for crackdown against illegal firearms. Palamu SP Kapil Chaudhary on Friday said it was initiated on August 4 for a focused approach against illicit weapons. As part of the operation, police have begun scrutinising Arms Act records from the past decade. According to the SP, 851 individuals were booked under various provisions of the Arms Act during this period.“We will trace and monitor those who were booked in arms cases, whether they were acquitted or are currently out on bail, to keep a close watch on any activities detrimental to society,”…

Gorakhpur: Governor and chancellor Anandiben Patel has directed Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Gorakhpur University to establish a regulated mess system in its boys’ hostels within three months, expressing concern that the absence of a mess facility could allow drugs to be smuggled through food tiffins and expose students to substance abuse. Her remarks, made during the university’s 45th convocation ceremony, later triggered a political war of words, with Samajwadi Party president Akhilesh Yadav accusing the BJP govt of governance failures.Addressing the 45th convocation ceremony of Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Gorakhpur University on Thursday, the governor said she was “speaking not only as…

The Posta wholesale market in Kolkata shut down following an assault on Biswanath Agarwala, secretary of Posta Bazaar Merchants’ Association Kolkata: Posta Bazaar Merchants’ Association secretary Biswanath Agarwala, who was slapped, harassed and attacked with eggs inside the association office last month, has resigned from his post, saying he was “forced” to step down after the public humiliation. The association’s president has also resigned and a new office-bearer has been appointed.One of the accused, arrested for the assault on Agarwal and later, released, claimed the change was brought about with the “full help of the administration”.“I was forced to resign,…

A Southern California nonprofit that operates domestic violence shelters and homelessness programmes paid its chief executive more than $1.6 million over the last two years covered by its public tax filings. The unusually large compensation has drawn questions from nonprofit experts because the CEO, Carol Adelkoff, has maintained a primary residence in Hawaii while leading the Los Angeles-based organisation, according to a report by LA Times.Adelkoff is the longtime CEO of 1736 Family Crisis Center, a nonprofit that runs shelters, crisis hotlines and support programmes in Los Angeles and Orange counties. According to federal filings, she received $907,923 in total…

Richard Tice has said he and Reform UK leader Nigel Farage are suing the National Crime Agency (NCA) over the alleged leaking of confidential financial information.The Boston and Skegness MP and Reform deputy leader told Talk TV they believed the NCA had committed “multiple criminal offences” and said they would be seeking an apology and damages.He accused them of leaking “individual bank statements, bank transfers, details of conversations with bank managers from different banks”.Last month Tice wrote to the agency to ask if they would investigate whether they were responsible for the leaking of private financial information to the media.It…

India’s wicketkeeper-batter said he had been trying for three years to find suitable land to relocate from Delhi but had been unable to secure anything “facilitating and big” to live in. File picture | Photo Credit: PTI Rishabh Pant publicly appealed to Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Saturday (August 8, 2026) for assistance in acquiring land in the State, saying he wishes to shift his base from Delhi and build his first house in his native Uttarakhand.In two posts on X addressed to Mr. Dhami, the wicketkeeper-batter said he had been trying for three years to find suitable…

This week’s cosmic occurrences invite you to ponder the direction of your journey. A solar eclipse could illuminate overlooked aspects vital for your grand ambitions. Heed any advice given carefully, making sure it resonates with your existing commitments and financial landscape. As you explore potential projects, trips, or expansions, be diligent in identifying any unforeseen obligations. Marry visionary thinking with detailed analysis, utilizing research to gauge potential risks. This week, Second Shravan Somwar and Sawan Shivaratri make you think deeply about your future path. A total solar eclipse on August 12 may reveal a missing condition for an ambitious plan.…

Near-fatal fall caught on camera as tourists rush to rescue boy A terrifying incident went viral after a young boy almost lost his life while attempting to take a selfie at a waterfall. As per a social media post, the unfortunate incident happened at Kalu Falls near Malshej Ghat when the minor slipped while clicking a selfie and was rolling down the hillside towards a deep ravine. However, it is not confirmed if the location mentioned in the video is the same.However, the boy managed to save himself from rolling down further as his hand got hooked on a rock.…

Ramban, August 8 : Two houses were gutted in a devastating fire that broke out in the Akhran Trigam area of Khari Tehsil in Jammu and Kashmir’s Ramban district on Saturday.According to the Tehsil Administration Khari, the blaze was later brought under control and doused, with no loss of life reported in the incident. However, the residential structures suffered extensive damage.Further details awaited.In a separate incident, a fire erupted on January 17 in an old, non-usable houseboat at Kabutar Khana, Char Chinari in Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir, officials said on Saturday.Following the incident, officials from Fire and Emergency Services (F&ES),…

Sarees under ₹999 that look premium: 6 Styles I’d pick for a fancy collection (Pexels)Samarpita Yashaswini is a Content Producer for Fashion (HT Shop Now) at Hindustan Times Digital. She has five years of experience in lifestyle writing, specialising in fashion, beauty, and trend-led commerce content. She covers everything from seasonal must-haves and wardrobe essentials to brand reviews and styling edits that make everyday dressing easier and more exciting.She began her writing journey in 2020, but her love for fashion started long before that. Over the years, she has interned with Times Internet and Desi Martini, and worked with Pinkvilla…