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Artist impression of Varanasi police commissionerate headquarters’ building Varanasi The UP govt has approved Rs 64 crore for the construction of the Varanasi Police Commissionerate headquarters, which is likely to come up on the Traffic Lines campus and be completed during 2027-28.Talking to TOI on Sunday, commissioner of police Mohit Agrawal said the budget for the Commissionerate headquarters building had been sanctioned by the state government. The proposed building will be constructed by the public works department (PWD), he said, adding that the tender process is underway. Construction will begin immediately after the contract is awarded, with a target of…
Thiruvananthapuram: The long-awaited permanent headquarters campus of APJ Abdul Kalam Technological University (KTU) at Vilappilshala is set for another delay, as the university likely to float a fresh tender after differences emerged over revising the contract awarded to the original construction agency.The uncertainty centres on the contract awarded to the Uralungal Labour Contract Co-operative Society (ULCCS) for constructing the university’s administrative block. University sources said ULCCS sought a revised agreement citing a sharp increase in construction and material costs since the contract was awarded in 2022.The university had earlier considered revising the agreement after legal scrutiny. However, differences of opinion…
Kolkata: Considering the advanced stage of pregnancy and “the availability of obstetric facilities in jail”, Calcutta High Court on July 16 granted interim bail to a Mominpur woman arrested for possession of drugs worth Rs 63 crore till Sept 21 as she is expected to deliver the baby on Aug 13.Shaista Khan was arrested on April 4 after a raid on her Mominpore home on April 3 unearthed 70 g ganja, 239 g MDMA tables, 8 g cocaine, 118 LSD blots, 9 vials of liquid LSD, and Rs 4,35,000 cash. Two other places were raided — Grenville Russel D’cruz residence…
It is the latest wildfire call out for the Scottish fire service.Hundreds of firefighters, two helicopters and specialist resources were sent to the Cairngorms National Park where a blaze has been ongoing for four days.Six square kilometres of land had been affected resulting in homes and businesses, including campsites and a ski resort in the Glenmore Forest Park area, being evacuated as a safety precaution.A high volume pump has been used to draw water from Loch Morlich to support firefighting efforts.On Sunday, fire crews “surrounded” the blaze and police began escorting residents and campers back to properties and campsites to…
Ferran Torres breaks the deadlock, scoring in extra time for Spain in the World Cup final against Argentina at the New York New Jersey Stadium. Source link
Today’s tone is pleasant and social, Virgo. The Moon lights up your family and speech matters, so your words carry warmth, and people seem more ready to listen than usual.There may be a celebration at home, a family meal, or an invitation to a social gathering that pulls you out of your routine. Even if you had planned shopping or errands, you may cancel those and stay in familiar company instead. Not a bad exchange.Love and Relationship:Your spouse stands beside you in family matters, and that support will matter more than flashy affection. You may make decisions together about guests,…
When tourism is discussed in India and other countries, one of the few things criticised about our country is that we don’t keep our streets and surroundings clean. This, in turn, impacts the tourism and the impression they get when they visit India.Couple shares the difference between India side and Bhutan side near the border.Also Read | ‘India is dirtiest country’: Vlogger praises Sri Lanka, critiques India’s tourism decline due to poor cleanliness‘Is India really beyond repair now?’This stark difference was noticed by a travel influencer couple, Kamakshi and Tushar, who go by @travellwithktm on social media, who recently visited…
New Delhi, The National Company Law Appellate Tribunal (NCLAT) has dismissed appeals against the sale of Sristi Hospitality through insolvency and refused to review its valuation, saying the resolution plan has already been accepted by the Committee of Creditors (CoC).Rejecting the allegations of undervaluation of the asset by the suspended board (former promoters) of the hospital, the insolvency appellate tribunal said: “We are of the view that once the CoC is satisfied with the valuation and has approved the resolution plan, such allegations raised by ex-promoters of the corporate debtor cannot be entertained.” The Mumbai-bench of the National Company Law…
Srinagar, Jul 19: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Sunday said Jammu and Kashmir embodies harmony and brotherhood. “For generations, people of different faiths received respect and experienced spiritual peace. It is the lasting legacy of the saints, Sufis, and Rishis who spent centuries teaching our people the power of love, compassion, and unity,” the LG said, addressing the Interfaith Dialogue for Harmony in Baramulla, organised by the Save Youth Save Future Foundation.He commended the foundation for its contribution to the drug-free Jammu Kashmir campaign and stating that through this campaign, trust within families and institutions has been strengthened, youth confidence…
Manohar Lal Khattar. (File Photo) NEW DELHI: For a long time, a group of officials belonging to Central Public Works Department (CPWD) have attracted both envy and admiration for something they seem to possess in abundance — their tenacious rootedness while holding transferable jobs.Housing and urban affairs minister Manohar Lal, however, revealed the secret of how they transformed into permanent fixtures, saying, “Ever since we rolled out a transparent transfer policy, I have been approached by many, including some influential people, to get the transfers rescinded.”Speaking at CPWD’s foundation day celebrations recently, the minister said, “I was told there were…