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Lucknow: The death of CRPF jawan Vineet Singh (37), posted in Manipur, triggered a five-hour road blockade on Friday morning in Lucknow. His family alleged that harassment by senior officers drove him to suicide and demanded a fresh post-mortem examination, a fair probe, martyr status, a govt job for a dependent and financial aid.The protest erupted after Singh’s body reached his Budheshwar residence under Dubagga police station limits. Family members and local residents placed the body on the Dubagga-Awadh crossing road, disrupting traffic towards the Kanpur highway.Singh, a constable with the CRPF’s 112 battalion, allegedly sustained a gunshot injury inside…

Floodwater inundates a road on the TMBU campus in Bhagalpur on Friday Bhagalpur: Two days of incessant rain and the rising level of the Ganga have flooded hostels, staff quarters and low-lying areas of Tilka Manjhi Bhagalpur University (TMBU), disrupting campus life and raising fears of disease and snakebites.The worst-hit areas include Government Welfare Scheduled Tribe Hostel No. 3, Government Welfare Scheduled Caste Hostel No. 2 and postgraduate boys’ hostels, where rainwater mixed with overflowing drain water has inundated roads, compounds and ground-floor rooms.Students said waterlogging has made daily life miserable, with many unable to move around the campus, access…

Jaipur: With Rajasthan recording growth in enrolment in govt schools for the first time in five years, the state education department Friday said that girls have outnumbered boys this year. The state govt schools now have 1,143 girls per 1,000 boys.As per official records, 53.3% of enrolment in govt schools are girls this year, while 46.7% of students are boys. The education department has recorded a total enrolment of almost 73 lakh this year.“Around 4.86 lakh more girls have been enrolled in govt schools this year, which makes it roughly 1,143 girls per 1,000 boys in govt schools,” said Rajesh…

Nagpur: Consumers whose electricity supply is disconnected remotely for non-payment of bills will get power restored within two minutes of clearing their dues, MSEDCL officials said on Friday, highlighting one of the key advantages of the smart meter system.Addressing a press conference, officials said the automated remote reconnection feature eliminates the need for field staff to physically visit a consumer’s premises after bill payment. Once the payment is received, the system is designed to restore electricity supply within two minutes. However, earlier several consumers had complained that reconnections took hours despite payment. Officials said such issues are being addressed as…

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The board has advised candidates to enter as many course and college preferences as possible to improve their chances of securing a seat Ranchi: Jharkhand Combined Entrance Competitive Examination Board (JCECEB) on Friday started the online admission process for MBBS, BDS and BHMS courses in govt and private institutions across the state.Candidates who have qualified in NEET (UG)-2026 can submit online applications for inclusion in the state merit list, on the basis of which admissions will be conducted against state quota seats.According to a communiqué issued by the board, candidates can apply for inclusion in the first-round merit list from…

According to BJP, the settlement was finalised in the presence of Gujarat BJP general secretary and Surat in-charge Prashant Korat Surat: A dispute between two BJP municipal councillors from Ward 5 is said to have been resolved, with party leaders saying a compromise was reached at a meeting on Thursday night.According to the BJP, the settlement was finalised in the presence of Gujarat BJP general secretary and Surat in-charge Prashant Korat. Korat was in the city for a party programme when the discussions were held.After the compromise was announced, media personnel approached Korat for a reaction, but he declined to…

Vadodara: City-based Navrachana University (NU) will launch its Centre for Public Health on Saturday, with a focus on promoting interdisciplinary research, innovation and community engagement to address emerging public health challenges.Established under the university’s School of Science, the centre will undertake evidence-based research, professional training and policy support, while fostering collaborations with govt agencies, academic institutions, healthcare organisations, industry and civil society. Its initiatives will be aligned with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.Dr Meenesh Shah, chairman of the National Dairy Development Board (NDDB), will attend the inaugural ceremony as the chief guest, while Dr Bhavesh Modi, director and scientist…

Police Commissioner Mohit Agrawal and DM Satyendra Kumar on Thursday conducted an on-site inspection of the kanwar yatra route Varanasi: With the holy month of Shrawan underway, Police Commissioner Mohit Agrawal and DM Satyendra Kumar on Thursday conducted an on-site inspection of the kanwar yatra route to review safety, traffic, crowd-management and other arrangements for devotees. The officials said ensuring the safety, convenience and uninterrupted movement of pilgrims remains the administration’s top priority.The officials inspected key stretches, including Ring Road Phase-2 from Rakhouna to Harahua and the route from Khajuri to Chandpur. They reviewed security arrangements, traffic diversions, crowd-control measures,…

T’puram: The state human rights commission (SHRC) has directed the road safety commissioner to conduct an urgent review of the alleged unscientific design and traffic management issues on the General Hospital–Pattom Road, following complaints that the stretch has witnessed a rise in accidents.SHRC chairperson Justice Alexander Thomas ordered that a senior official be deputed to inspect the site. The inspection should also be attended by the general manager of Kerala Road Fund Board (KRFB) and the assistant commissioner of traffic police. Based on the findings, the road safety commissioner has been directed to convene a meeting to identify deficiencies in…