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Govind Karjol, MP, of BJP and Prakash Koliwad, MLA, of Congress Bengaluru: Days after the govt decided to undertake cloud seeding to fight drought, it has exempted the water resources department from the tender process to procure services worth Rs 28.5 crore from a firm linked to the families of a Congress MLA and a BJP MP.Kyathi Climate Modification Consultants LLP counts Krishi PK, son of Congress legislator Prakash Koliwad, as its chief mentor, while Arun Karjol, son of BJP Lok Sabha member Govind M Karjol, is its designated partner.The firm had earlier conducted cloud seeding trials across Haveri district…

CM Vijay has unveiled an ambitious Rs 11,000-crore initiative aimed at enhancing urban infrastructure across Tamil Nadu CHENNAI: Chief minister C Joseph Vijay on Wednesday announced an over Rs 11,000-crore urban infrastructure push covering water supply, sewerage, roads, waste management, parks and heritage areas, as the government outlined its plan to prepare Tamil Nadu cities for rapid population growth and urbanisation.Making a series of announcements in the Assembly under Rule 110, Vijay said the focus would be on building cleaner, safer and more sustainable cities while addressing long-pending infrastructure gaps.The biggest announcement was a Rs 4,800-crore, 400 MLD desalination plant…

Ahmedabad: The report on the Air India AI-171 crash is in its final stages and is likely to be completed soon, civil aviation minister K Ram Mohan Naidu said on Tuesday in Ahmedabad. He addressed the media after inaugurating hub-and-spoke operations at Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International (SVPI) Airport.Naidu said the investigation was being conducted in line with international protocols, and the process was being followed with “great sensitivity”.The minister said, “Whenever there is an accident, there is a set protocol under International Civil Aviation Organization, and we are following that protocol.”He said, “Our effort has always been to understand what…

The court convicted Rajpal for the brutal killing in Nuh’s Padhaini village (Photo credit: Nuh court official site) GURGAON: Eight years after a pregnant woman was found murdered in a forested area of Nuh’s Padhaini village, a local court has sentenced her husband to life imprisonment for the killing.Additional sessions judge Sandeep Chauhan convicted Rajpal and awarded him life imprisonment, besides imposing a fine of Rs 50,000.If he fails to pay the fine, he will undergo another six months of simple imprisonment.According to police, Rajpal had taken his pregnant wife, Aarti, to an isolated place in the Tawadu Sadar police…

Guwahati: Five FIRs registered in Assam in connection with protests over the NEET-UG 2026 controversy will not be pursued after the Supreme Court on Tuesday ordered quashing of cases relating to student agitations held between July 20 and 25 across the country.A bench headed by Chief Justice of India Surya Kant, along with Justices Joymalya Bagchi and V Mohana, invoked its powers under Article 142 to direct that all FIRs concerning the protests during the period be quashed.Assam had approached the apex court seeking quashing of five FIRs, saying the state no longer wished to pursue or investigate the cases…

Pune: The Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) has revived plans for a dedicated furniture and textile dry-waste processing facility, tabling a proposal for a 75-tonne-per-day plant before its standing committee for approval.PMC has earmarked Rs 75 crore for the project, which will be developed in phases on an 11-acre plot in Hadapsar. The facility is intended to process bulky waste like mattresses, pillows, sofas, chairs and discarded textiles, which are often dumped in open spaces as Pune lacks a dedicated processing mechanism.Officials said the proposal had been under consideration for several years and failed to secure final approval after first being…

Himachal Pradesh chief minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu Shimla: Himachal Pradesh chief minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu on Tuesday announced that a three-time attendance system would soon be introduced in 150 CBSE govt schools across the state.Attendance will be recorded at three stages — morning arrival, during the lunch break and at the time of departure.Chairing a meeting, the CM also announced separate dress codes for teachers and students. The prescribed dress code for teachers will be mandatory from Oct 1, with each teacher receiving one-time financial assistance of Rs 5,000 to buy the uniform. A decision on the students’ uniform is…

Image Used For Representational Purpose Only LUCKNOW: The Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust will discuss the service conditions and standard operating procedure for the post of chief executive officer during its meeting this afternoon. Trust members will also consider the three names recommended by the selection committee and decide their order of priority.The candidates are expected to be placed in priority order from one to three. After the first-priority candidate is decided, the Trust will approach the person with a remuneration package. If the candidate accepts the offer, the appointment is likely to be announced on Thursday.“Trust members will…

Patna: With Bihar battling floods and growing water stress, experts on Tuesday called for aggressive river-linking and scientific silt management to turn surplus floodwater into an irrigation and groundwater resource.Speaking at a national webinar organised by the G P Sinha Centre for Disaster Management and Rural Development, former engineer-in-chief Rabindra Shanker highlighted the Bagmati-Budhi Gandak link project, which diverts excess Bagmati water during floods. He said Bihar was pursuing at least seven river-linking projects under the Himalayan component.Experts also stressed climate-sensitive planning and comprehensive water management to address Bihar’s recurring floods and future water needs. Source link

Three passengers sustained serious injuries after a speeding Thar crashed into an Endeavour and then an e-rickshaw. JAIPUR: Three e-rickshaw passengers were seriously injured after a speeding Thar collided with an Endeavour at an intersection near Mansarovar Metro Station and then crashed into their vehicle, flinging it nearly 50 feet, police said.The dramatic accident occurred around 1.05am on Monday. CCTV footage of the crash reportedly shows the Thar colliding with the Endeavour, registered in the name of Lalita Chandana, wife of Congress MLA Ashok Chandana, before ramming the e-rickshaw and overturning.According to police, the Endeavour was crossing the intersection when…