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Dozens killed in PoK as protesters treating gunshot wounds in makeshift clinics avoid hospitals for fear of arrest A protest movement in PoK has escalated into deadly clashes between security forces and demonstrators, with dozens of people reportedly killed across the region in recent weeks, the BBC reported.The protests have been led by the Joint Awami Action Committee (JAAC), which has been demanding cheaper electricity and flour as well as better access to education, healthcare and other basic services. The movement says an agreement reached with the governments of Pakistan and PoK in October to address some of its demands…
Navi Mumbai: A trekker from Thane, Abhishek Kushwah (23), slipped and fell to his death at KP waterfall in Khopoli, on Sunday.Four friends, without informing their family members, had gone on a trek to make a reel, but the incident took place during their return, according to rescuers. They had started trekking towards the waterfall at around 5 pm. During their return, Kushwah slipped and fell down.The locals of the tribal hamlet Thakurwadi had alerted the volunteers of an NGO, Help Foundation-Khopoli, which, in turn, alerted the local police. Trekkers had fallen on the route this season. Three other trekkers…
Karwar: The sudden removal of Bhatkal MLA Mankal Vaidya’s name from the list of ministers announced by the AICC on Monday morning has sent shockwaves across Uttara Kannada district. What initially appeared to be a confirmed inclusion quickly turned into confusion after the party termed it a “typing error” and dropped his name from the final list.The development has left Vaidya’s supporters stunned and disappointed, especially given his prominence in the region. Equally surprising for many was the continued exclusion of senior Congress functionary and Haliyal MLA RV Deshpande, who had earlier been kept out of the Siddaramaiah cabinet, reportedly…
Hyderabad: Stating the state govt would soon develop and come up with a comprehensive dashboard to provide information on the status, progress, targets and implementation of various state govt programmes, Telangana chief secretary Sanjay Jaju said there must be coordination among the various departments for the effective implementation of the state govt’s flagship schemes and welfare programmes. He said in addition, a speed cell is being set up to monitor and facilitate the timely achievement of the objectives of these schemes and programmes.Sanjay Jaju held a review meeting with various departments heads on Monday. Speaking at the meeting, the CS…
Chennai: The Tamil Nadu Lokayukta recommended disciplinary action against 12 officers of TN Power Distribution Corporation Ltd (TNPDCL) for forcing consumers to pay for the replacement of faulty smart meters, instead of making the contractor replace them for free under warranty.The 12 officers are assistant engineers (AEs) C Chithreswari (Nandanam), T G Kumar (Selaiyur), C Jayakanthan (Saidapet East), S Lakshman (T Nagar Central), assistant executive engineers (AEEs) S Pandiarajan (West Mambalam II), S Priya (Nungambakkam), V Ranganathan (West Mambalam-I), KSM Ravidhanran (T Nagar South), S Kumar (West Mambalam II), S Shanmugam (Usman Road), P Muthuramalingam, then junior engineer (JE) of…
22 children have died from Chandipura virus infections this monsoon season in Gujarat (AI-generated image used for representational purposes) AHMEDABAD: As many as 22 children have died due to Chandipura virus (CHPV) in Gujarat this monsoon season, with 35 cases testing positive out of 184 suspected infections, state health minister Praful Panseriya said on Monday.Seven patients remain under treatment across civil hospitals in Gandhinagar, Rajkot and other districts, news agency PTI reported.Government and private paediatric facilities have been instructed to immediately admit symptomatic patients to ICU beds to prevent organ failure, Panseriya said.”A total of 184 suspected cases have been…
Cuttack: Tension prevailed at Ravenshaw University’s East Hostel on Monday as students continued an indefinite hunger strike for the second consecutive day, demanding the resignation of deputy warden Rabi-ul-Ansari for allegedly ordering two hostel rooms to be locked without prior notice.The protesting students gathered outside the hostel, beat gongs as a symbolic mark of protest and raised slogans against the deputy warden, accusing him of adopting a ‘dictatorial’ style of functioning. They said the agitation would continue until their demand for his resignation was met.The incident began after hostel inmates celebrated Friendship Day together on Aug 1 (the eve of…
Shillong: Meghalaya has banned roadside cooking and littering amid growing environmental and safety concerns at tourist destinations.The order, effective immediately, follows reports of tourists cooking and dumping plastic, bottles, disposable plates, packaging and other waste along roads, particularly the Shillong-Sohra Civil Sub-Division and Shella routes.The govt said these activities caused environmental degradation, attracted stray animals, obstructed traffic and diminished the area’s natural beauty. The use of LPG cylinders, stoves, firewood and open flames without safety measures also posed risks of accidental fires and wildfires.“No person or group of persons shall cook, prepare food, light any fire or use LPG cylinders,…
Hisar: A day after the bodies of a 33-year-old woman and her two children were recovered from a water tank at their house in Malapur village in Hisar district, police on Monday arrested the woman’s husband in connection with the alleged triple murder.The victims were cremated at the woman’s native village, Kapro, after post-mortem examinations were conducted late on Sunday night.Police said a case has been registered against the husband, Amit Kumar, and other named persons on the complaint of the woman’s family under charges including murder. Investigators said they were examining the case from all angles.According to the complaint,…
Located along the India–Nepal border in eastern Uttar Pradesh, Bahraich has long been defined by its fertile agricultural plains, rich Terai forests, and cultural heritage. Yet for decades, this border region was equally characterized by deep-seated poverty, inadequate infrastructure, limited industrialization, and weak social indicators.Recognizing these historical bottlenecks, NITI Aayog included Bahraich in its Aspirational Districts Programme in 2018, initiating a multi-sectoral push toward outcome-driven governance and localized development.In July 2026, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath highlighted this ongoing transformation, noting that Bahraich has evolved from an ‘Aspirational District’ into an ‘Inspirational District’. While this phrasing reflects state assessments…