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Russian transportation authorities on Wednesday vowed to prevent any disruptions to domestic air travel after Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky warned the day before that Kyiv’s drone attacks were making Russian airspace too dangerous for flying. Transportation Minister Andrei Nikitin said that civil aviation authorities are “constantly improving flight safety and airport security requirements, and we have solutions for all of this,” as quoted by the news agency Interfax. “We are working in close contact with the Defense Ministry and the Russian National Guard. And I believe that we will not allow any significant disruption to civil aviation,” Nikitin added. Following Zelensky’s warning,…

The juvenile allegedly created a fake Facebook account using the name and photograph of IPS officer Narayana M BENGALURU: A juvenile from Rajasthan was apprehended for allegedly impersonating a Bengaluru IPS officer on Facebook and using a fake account to befriend his acquaintances and members of the public before collecting money from them on various pretexts, police said on Wednesday.The juvenile allegedly created a fake Facebook account using the name and photograph of IPS officer Narayana M, who is posted as Deputy Commissioner of Police of Bengaluru’s Electronic City division.Police recovered Rs 2 lakh in cash from the juvenile, which…

The vehicle hit by boulder near Pahalgam Berhampur: A former sarpanch of Narayanpur panchayat in Ganjam district was killed after a heavy stone struck his vehicle near Bumzoo shrine on KP Road in Mattan area of Anantnag district in Jammu & Kashmir on Wednesday.The deceased, identified as R Himansu Prasad Rao, a resident of Tata Colony near here, and five others of Berhampur and Chhatrapur went to Jammu & Kashmir on Aug 28 on tour to Jammu & Kashmir and were scheduled to return on Sept 10.While they were travelling in an SUV to Pahalgam, a heavy boulder came crashing…

Coimbatore: Construction of an international-standard swimming pool at VOC Park in the city has reached the halfway mark, with the Coimbatore City Municipal Corporation (CCMC) aiming at completing the Rs 4.34 crore project by November.The facility, being developed under the Namakku Naame scheme, is designed to provide a dedicated training and competition venue for swimmers. It will also benefit students and the public. The project was among the sports infrastructure projects inspected by civic and district administration officials earlier this year, with instructions issued to expedite construction.According to a corporation official, the pool will measure 50m x 25m and have…

Agartala: A 45-year-old man was allegedly beaten to death by a mob in Tripura’s Khowai district on Wednesday after being suspected of attempting to steal cattle, police said.The incident took place in Bagber locality under Kalyanpur police station following a pre-dawn alert by a villager about a suspected cattle theft attempt.The victim, Jalil Rahman, a resident of Ghilatali bazaar, was allegedly confronted and severely assaulted by a group of people. The group later informed the police.When police reached the spot, Rahman was found critically injured. He was taken to Kalyanpur hospital, where doctors declared him dead.The body was handed over…

Times News NetworkKanpur: Defending champions Kashi Rudras will begin their preparations for the fourth edition of the Uttar Pradesh T20 League with an 11-day training camp at the JK Loco Cricket Stadium from August 1 to August 11.Owned by the Yan Consultancy, Kashi Rudras are among the most successful franchises in the league, having won the inaugural title in Kanpur and reclaiming the championship in the third edition held at Ekana Stadium in Lucknow last year. The upcoming season will be jointly hosted by Lucknow and Kanpur, with the tournament beginning in the state capital before concluding in Kanpur.According to…

Harsimrat Kaur Badal (L) alleged Punjab’s chief minister and his wife (R) are shielding criminals CHANDIGARH: Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) MP Harsimrat Kaur Badal on Wednesday accused Punjab chief minister Bhagwant Mann and his wife, Dr Gurpreet Kaur, of allegedly shielding perpetrators of rape and other heinous crimes.Badal alleged that women in Punjab were being subjected to exploitation and rape despite the state often speaking about the respect accorded to women.She claimed that the victims and their families were being denied justice, while those who should face the strictest punishment were allegedly being protected by the state government.“However, the reality…

Bhagalpur DM Alankrita Pandey along with other officials inspects a Ganga embankment Bhagalpur: The district administration has stepped up efforts to protect Ganga embankments from further erosion as floodwater entered low-lying areas and soil erosion intensified along the riverbanks.The administration, along with water resources department (WRD) officials and teams from NDRF and SDRF, is carrying out protective and preventive measures at vulnerable stretches. Officials are also monitoring areas facing a potential threat to embankments and other critical structures.Steps are underway to relocate residents of Raghopur, Kharik, Mahadevpur and other diara areas in Naugachia subdivision to safer locations amid incessant rain…

Ranchi: Ahead of the festive season, the Ranchi Municipal Corporation (RMC) has launched a drive to ensure the city remains well-lit, setting a 48-hour deadline for resolving streetlight complaints and deploying 28 specialised teams across all 53 wards.Reviewing the electrical branch’s preparations on Wednesday, additional municipal commissioner Sanjay Kumar directed officials to maintain round-the-clock vigil and ensure swift maintenance of the urban lighting network.“Movement of citizens increases during upcoming festivals, making superior lighting crucial for convenience, safety, and smooth commuting,” Kumar said.He instructed officials to prioritise dark spots on major roads, busy intersections, commercial hubs and residential neighbourhoods.Officials said RMC…

Founder VLCC Group Vandana Luthra Kolkata: Wellness company VLCC is set to add mental healthcare as a new business vertical as it expands in Bengal, which contributes 25% of its national market share. The company plans to deepen its presence in Kolkata while moving into suburbs and districts.“We want to double our footprint in Bengal in next five years and we will also make significant investments for this. In eastern India, we have 17 clinics and of these, 10 are situated in Kolkata. Seven more clinics are on the cards in the east and four or five of them will…