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Panaji: The state cabinet on Thursday granted approval to levy an annual road tax rate or a one-time tax for construction equipment vehicles, such as excavators, wheel loaders, mobile cranes, forklift trucks, etc., instead of the existing one-time tax. The owners have to pay 1% of the cost of the vehicle as annual tax or 9% of the cost of the vehicle as one-time tax at the time of registrationConstruction equipment vehicles are primarily used in infrastructure and construction activities and often operate intermittently or within confined project areas. The current system of one-time taxation places a significant upfront financial…

The cyber police have registered separate FIRs in all the cases and launched investigations Chandigarh: Cyber fraudsters are increasingly devising new ways to target residents in Chandigarh, with recent complaints ranging from fake gas bill alerts and bogus bank calls to unauthorised credit card transactions and fake kidnapping threats. In a string of cases reported at the Cyber Crime Police Station, Sector 17, victims have alleged losses collectively running into several lakh rupees.In one case, a resident of Sector 43-B alleged that he received a call on Aug 11 from a person claiming to be an employee of a gas…

Students protesting at Jantar Mantar in New Delhi Lucknow: The political storm triggered by the NEET paper leak and student stir at Jantar Mantar, which culminated in Union education minister Dharmendra Pradhan’s resignation, has prompted parties in Uttar Pradesh to intensify efforts to woo the youth, a key constituency expected to shape the narrative ahead of the 2027 UP elections.Stung by growing student unrest, BJP’s Uttar Pradesh unit decided to depute its youth wing, Bharatiya Janata Yuva Morcha (BJYM), to engage directly with students in colleges and universities. The initiative will focus on gathering feedback and highlighting measures taken by…

CM Samrat Choudhary at a meeting in Patna on Thursday Patna: The state govt has identified eight priority projects to develop special fisheries clusters in Siwan, Saran, Munger, Mithila and Motihari districts under its Vision 2030 plan, CM Samrat Choudhary said during a review meeting on Thursday.Reviewing the Vision 2030 – Bihar Fisheries Priority Project, the CM said the initiative aims to develop a direct intervention area of 1,848.75 hectares and a project impact area of 9,357 hectares, with a target of producing 50,200 metric tonnes of fish annually.The project seeks to position Bihar among the country’s leading inland fisheries…

Amit Soni, the child’s father at Maharana Pratap School, Jhotwara in Jaipur, Rajasthan on 13 August 2026Prince Soni son of Amit Soni, died at school and people protested, blocked road outside Maharana Pratap school, Jhotwara in Jaipur, Rajasthan on 13 August 2026Prince Soni son of Amit Soni, a student of Maharana Pratap school in Jhotwara in Jaipur, Rajasthan on 13 August 2026Protesters with school management at Maharana Pratap school in Jhotwara in Jaipur, Rajasthan on 13 August 2026Amit Soni, the child’s father at Maharana Pratap School, Jhotwara in Jaipur, Rajasthan on 13 August 2026Prince Soni son of Amit Soni, died…

Nagpur: Gadchiroli, which was long defined by its left-wing extremism (LWE) and development deficit, has now got another boost for planned and modern development, with the state govt declaring the district a separate “region” and setting up a Gadchiroli Regional Planning Authority (GRPA) to steer its land use and infrastructure.Chief minister Devendra Fadnavis, who is also guardian minister of Gadchiroli, pushed the idea of having a separate regional plan to align the district’s future growth with the now increased economic activity after the wipeout of LWE. Rising industrial activity is set to draw more residential and commercial pockets, public and…

Rajkot: A schoolteacher and mother of a two-year-old boy died after she fell from a Rapido motorcycle while riding home on Wednesday and was crushed under a passing fuel tanker on Sheetal Park Main Road. Police launched a search for the tanker driver, who fled the scene.Priyanka Doshi, 28, was riding pillion on a Rapido motorcycle driven by Shivam Chavda, going to her home from the Nachiketa School area when the accident occurred near the corner of RK Heights.According to police, a dog suddenly crossed in front of the motorcycle. Chavda braked hard, causing the two-wheeler to lose balance. Doshi…

MA education starts in RURanchi University’s unit– University School of Education is starting MA education from 2026. The applications for admission in the two-year course would be accepted through the chancellor portal from August 14 to August 22. The RU stated that any student with 45% and above marks in any subject can apply online. The total number of seats for the course is 60 in which the reservation roster prescribed by the state govt would be followed. The fee for the 1st year would be Rs 20,000.CUJ observes 3rd nat’l space dayThe Central University of Jharkhand (CUJ) in collaboration…

Anti-Ragging panel submits report to VNSGU Surat: Government Medical College (GMC), Surat, which is at the centre of the controversy following the death of resident doctor Dr Harsh Pandya, has said that although ragging of first-year resident doctors was established during its inquiry, there was no direct link between the ragging and his suicide.The conclusion was stated in the anti-ragging committee report submitted by the GMC dean to Veer Narmad South Gujarat University (VNSGU) on Wednesday evening.According to the report, the allegations of verbal abuse and humiliation were found to fall within the definition of ragging under the National Medical…

Vadodara: Mansi Shelar, a promising sprinter from the city, has been honoured with the prestigious Sardar Patel Junior Award for Outstanding Sportsperson of the Year in athletics for 2018-19. She was felicitated by deputy chief minister Harsh Sanghavi at an event on Wednesday.A specialist in the 100-metre and 200-metre, Shelar has built an impressive record over the past decade. She has won 53 medals across national, state and district-level competitions, including four national, 25 state and 24 district medals. Her achievements include participation in Khelo India, university nationals and Khel Mahakumbh events.“It is a proud moment for me. The award…