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Jaipur: The Rajasthan High Court Wednesday admonished the state govt over its persistent delay in holding panchayat and local body elections, holding that administrative challenges in conducting timely polls cannot come at the cost of undermining judicial directives.Expressing strong displeasure over the govt’s repeated failure to implement earlier orders in the matter, a bench comprising Acting Chief Justice Sanjeev Prakash Sharma and Justice Sanjeet Purohit summoned the state election commissioner and the OBC Commission secretary-adviser, asking them to appear before it Thursday – either in person or virtually – to explain the delay.The bench noted its concerns about the operations…
Nagpur: A high-level delegation of the Federation of Maharashtra Muslims (FMM) last week met with the state’s chief electoral officer and submitted a detailed memorandum highlighting the challenges being faced by citizens during the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) process. The memorandum also proposed several measures to make the electoral process more transparent, fair, and citizen-friendly.The memorandum pointed out that the current duration of the enumeration phase is inadequate. In view of heavy rains, agricultural sowing season, displacement caused by redevelopment and demolition drives, and other practical difficulties, the delegation demanded the enumeration period be extended by at least two…
Palanpur: A 35-year-old woman died after allegedly being set on fire by a neighbour over the recovery of a Rs 5,000 loan she extended to her about a month ago in Patan town.The victim, Pinki Patni, a mother of two who earned her livelihood by selling fruits and vegetables, borrowed Rs 5,000 from her neighbour, Babu Rawal, to meet emergency expenses. According to police, Rawal was repeatedly demanding repayment of the loan along with interest. Patni, however, sought a few more days, saying she did not have the money.On Sunday, Patni went to another neighbour’s house to discuss the repayment.…
Ranchi: The Union Cabinet on Wednesday approved a multi-tracking railway project for the state connecting Rajkharsawan in Seraikela-Kharsawan district and Dangoaposi in West Singhbhum.The Cabinet also approved a similar project for Odisha. The total cost of both projects was capped at Rs 3,907 crore, a statement for the railway ministry said.“The two projects covering four districts across Odisha and Jharkhand will increase the existing network of Indian Railways by about 145 km. The proposed multi-tracking project will enhance connectivity to around 1,526 villages, benefitting around 14 lakh people,” the statement added.The proposed capacity enhancement will improve rail connectivity to several…
Surat: The district administration has disbursed Rs 11.29 crore in financial assistance to 50,227 flood-affected people across six talukas of Surat as part of the relief package announced for families hit by last week’s floods.On Tuesday alone, 8,222 beneficiaries received over Rs 1.35 crore towards cash doles and compensation for household goods damaged in the deluge.Till Tuesday evening, 33,710 people received around Rs 3 crore as cash doles. Udhna accounted for the highest disbursal, with 14,842 beneficiaries receiving over Rs 1.33 crore, followed by Puna, where 11,159 people were paid around Rs 1 crore. Majura recorded 4,462 beneficiaries receiving Rs…
Vadodara: A 21-year-old man was found dead under mysterious circumstances at a friend’s house in the city on Tuesday, with police awaiting the post-mortem report to ascertain the cause of death.The deceased, Aakash Patil, had left his home on Dabhoi Road on Monday to meet two friends. According to police, the trio spent the evening at the Waghodia Road residence of one of them, Ajay Parmar.“All three were at Parmar’s house. Later, Parmar and the other friend left, while Patil told them he would stay back there for the night,” a Varnama police official said.When Patil failed to return home…
Varanasi: To address the needs of rapidly expanding urban areas, industrial activity, national highways and rural safety, the fire station network in Varanasi is being expanded and modernised. The move is aimed at reducing response time during fire incidents and strengthening the protection of life and property across the district.The Pindra Fire Station has already been established, while several existing fire stations are being upgraded and modernised. These initiatives are expected to make Varanasi’s fire safety system more comprehensive and technologically advanced.Chief Fire Officer Anand Singh Rajput said work is underway on proposals to establish new fire stations at multiple…
T’puram: Police intensified the probe into the alleged Vizhinjam gold pawn fraud case by scrutinizing transactions worth over Rs 7 crore routed through the accused’s bank account over the past five years. Police are tracing the movement of funds to determine where the money was transferred and whether the transactions are linked to the alleged misappropriation of customers’ gold ornaments.The financial fraud probe has now been handed over to district crime records bureau (DCRB), while Vizhinjam police have completed key stages of the investigation into the abetment to suicide case. Police said the accused was questioned in detail during custody…
Students of Dakshineswar High School staged a protest on Wednesday, locking the school gate and blocking a nearby road over prolonged administrative lapses. Protesters alleged class 11 students who appeared for their finals have not received their exam results, leaving them unable to complete admission to the higher class. Students and parents blamed the absence of a headmaster or administrator since the removal of the former headmistress, and said repeated appeals to the Barrackpore district inspector of schools and the education department have gone unanswered. Source link
Long before Route 66 became a nostalgic symbol of American road trips, it was a vital highway connecting small towns across the United States. But when Interstate 40 bypassed many of these communities in the 1980s, businesses closed, tourists disappeared and towns like Seligman, Arizona, faced an uncertain future. One local barber, however, refused to let history fade away. At 98, Angel Delgadillo continues to greet travellers from around the world, earning the affectionate title of the “Angel of Route 66”. His determination not only revived his hometown but also helped transform the iconic highway into one of the world’s…