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NAMAKKAL: A Class III girl died on Monday after she fainted and fell ill while taking part in rehearsals for a cultural programme at a school in Namakkal district on Sunday.The deceased has been identified as nine-year-old Rakshita, daughter of Matheswaran and Dhanalakshmi of Kavundampalayam.The Kumaramangalam Panchayat Union, which was established in 1926, was to hold its centenary celebrations on Monday. Rakshita, who was taking part in the rehearsals for cultural programmes, fainted and developed rashes on her body. “She suffered seizures,” said a police official at the Tiruchengode rural police station. Her parents were called. She was taken to…

Imphal: In a rare gesture symbolising hopes of healing and reconciliation, Manipur CM Yumnam Khemchand and two BJP legislators saw off fellow legislator Vungzagin Valte of the Kuki-Zo community at Imphal airport on Sunday, as he was airlifted to New Delhi for advanced medical treatment at a hospital in Gurugram.Valte, who represents Thanlon AC in Churachandpur district, had suffered grievous injuries after being attacked by a mob in Imphal’s Nagamapal area during the early days of the May 3, 2023, Manipur violence. Following prolonged treatment in Delhi, he had been staying in Churachandpur.Guwahati: Political Yatra, Booth- Level Campaign, Crime &…

Pune: A BJP office-bearer allegedly created a ruckus in the chamber of a senior civic official within two hours of the party’s mayor and deputy mayor taking charge at the Pimpri Chinchwad Municipal Corporation (PCMC).The office-bearer also abused and threatened the staff present with consequences, while pressuring officials to modify tender conditions for setting up a rehabilitation centre for beggars and homeless persons.Pune: Cong Urges Independence From NCP, Station Redevelopment Fast-Tracked, ₹61L Fraud and MoreThe official later approached the Sant Tukaramnagar police station, where a non-cognisable offence was registered against Popat Hazare, vice-president of the BJP’s Pimpri Chinchwad unit. Police…

Travellers of the Renaissance era praised Goa’s goldsmiths as unmatched in skill, even outshining their European counterparts. This acclaim, enhanced by the influx of imported gold, turned local artisans into global talentLong before Goa became synonymous with beaches and churches, Renaissance travellers described its goldsmiths as the finest in the world, surpassing even their European counterparts. Gold did not originate in Goa. It arrived from centres such as the Kolar gold fields and was transported to the port by traders along with gems and other precious materials.“The travel of these objects is why the term ‘Golden Goa’ acquired its reputation…

Kurukshetra: Haryana chief minister Nayab Singh Saini on Sunday said the animal husbandry sector will play a pivotal role in achieving Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s vision of Atmanirbhar Bharat (self-reliant India), stressing the govt’s objective is to make livestock rearing modern, profitable and sustainable. He highlighted vast opportunities in milk production, value addition, exports and start-ups, and said the state is strengthening animal health services, promoting breed improvement, expanding training and credit facilities, and ensuring better market access for livestock farmers.Chandigarh: Leadership Crisis, Religious Summons, Anti Drug Rally & MoreThe CM was speaking as the chief guest on the concluding…

Lucknow: Lucknow Development Authority (LDA) will develop a mini sports arena near the Gwari flyover in Gomtinagar. The facility aims to promote outdoor games and physical activities and provide accessible sports infrastructure for local residents.According to LDA assistant engineer Rahul Verma, the mini sports arena will be developed at an estimated cost of about Rs 8 crore from LDA establishment funds. The project will be taken up in a section of the green belt near Sahara. One part of this green belt is planned as a lotus-themed park, while another portion, connected to Shaheed Path, will be developed into a…

Patna: With hundreds of party workers and supporters expected to arrive in the city for BJP national president Nitin Nabin’s programme on Monday, the Patna traffic police on Sunday rolled out a comprehensive traffic management plan. Several key roads will see restrictions, diversions and no-parking zones.According to the plan, vehicles approaching from the south side of the District Transport Office (DTO) would proceed via Tamtam Padav and Phuwarisharif. Those coming from the north side of the DTO will move via Jagdeo Path. Parking has been strictly prohibited from Patel Golambar to the airport.PM Malaysia Visit Key Outcomes, T20 Pak-Ind Match…

Jaipur: State health department will adopt and replicate proven healthcare models from Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Telangana and AIIMS to strengthen services statewide. A senior health department official said, “Kerala’s Hridyam programme for congenital heart disease will be expanded to 73 hospitals in Rajasthan, covering medical college hospitals as well as district and sub-district facilities. Hridyam, launched by the Kerala govt in 2017, is a population-level initiative supported by a web-based application that functions as a registry. Any physician can enter a suspected congenital heart disease case, after which a paediatric cardiologist reviews the record within 24 hours and categorises it…

Nagpur: A 47-year-old single mother, who had to bear with darkness at her modest home in Chinchbhuvan for two-and-a-half months, finally got an electricity meter installed on Sunday, courtesy the help extended by the Beltarodi police station. Beltarodi police had taken up the plea from Surekha Masram for grievance redressal among other complaints on Saturday. Surekha, a domestic help, raised her daughter single-handedly after being driven out of the family home by her husband’s relatives.Nagpur: Vidarbha Investment Surge, GCC Growth Push, Logistics Hub Plans And MoreSurekha now lives in a small hut. When she applied for a power connection, the…

KALYAN: Putting an end to days of political speculation and uncertainty, Shiv Sena and the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) have jointly filed nominations for the Mayor and Deputy Mayor elections of the Kalyan-Dombivli Municipal Corporation (KDMC). Along with Shiv Sena and the BJP, the Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS)—which had earlier extended its support to Shiv Sena in KDMC—has also emerged as a partner in power with the ruling Mahayuti, indicating a broader political consensus in the civic body. The two Shiv Sena and BJP had contested the KDMC elections together, and their joint move has now brought clarity to the…