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Udupi: A dispute over multi-crore pipeline and concrete road contracts being executed by Udupi Power Corporation Ltd (UPCL) in Yermal gram panchayat limits, coupled with a suspected underworld connection, allegedly led to the murder of former Mudarangady gram panchayat president David D’Souza, SP Hariram Shankar said Monday.Private contractor Kishore Ram Poojary, who had earlier carried out works at UPCL, was interested in securing the pipeline and concrete road contracts in Yermal. However, the tender was awarded to D’Souza, leading to resentment, the SP told reporters.Kishore allegedly plotted D’Souza’s murder with the help of his brother Hemanth Poojary, who is suspected…

As part of the special intensive revision of voter list, a file photo of Mysuru City Corporation officials conducting an awareness campaign in Mysuru Mysuru: About 1.2 lakh voters in Mysuru district will receive notices at their doorsteps, Mysuru district administration stated on Monday while announcing the draft voters’ list after special intensive revision (SIR) of the electoral roll.They will have one month’s time for correction by providing documents announced by the Election Commission.DC Lakshmikanth Reddy, who is the district election officer, told TOI these voters will receive notices from assistant electoral registration officers through booth-level officers (BLOs) concerned. The…

Cops found a fake Delhi Police identity card bearing the accused Rahul Singh’s name and describing him as a sub-inspector of Delhi’s South District during a search Noida: A 34-year-old man was arrested near Sector 117 on Sunday night for allegedly posing as a Delhi Police sub-inspector. Police said the accused Rahul Singh is a resident of Sector 117 and is not a Delhi Police officer but was caught wearing a police uniform and carrying forged identity documents. He allegedly used it as a ruse to throw his weight around, intimidate people and obtain food and other goods free of…

Pune: Nearly three decades after industries set up shop in Chakan MIDC, the automobile hub still lacks basic safety infrastructure, leaving workers — especially women — anxious about commuting after dark.Employees said most MIDC areas lacked streetlights and CCTV coverage, and police patrols were limited. Pooja Paswan, a mechanical engineer from Uttar Pradesh, recalled a time when she and a colleague got off a company bus stuck in traffic and tried to walk to the main road. “The roads were completely dark, with no streetlights. It was frightening. We never tried it again,” she said, remembering moving to Pune for…

Beach shacks offer a carefree coastal charm, but combustible structures, faulty wiring, and difficult access leave them vulnerable to devastating firesPanaji: Goa’s beach shacks may be synonymous with its relaxed seaside culture, but their temporary structures, combustible interiors and difficult access can turn them into fire traps, raising concerns over the safety of workers and tourists.Built largely with bamboo, timber, thatch, plywood and other temporary materials, many shacks have dense interiors filled with plastic furnishings, fabrics, wooden panels and decorative materials. Strong coastal winds can further accelerate the spread of flames, particularly where shacks are packed close together.Fire services officials…

Ludhiana: “Maaye tera putt ladla, ajj faseya peya ae vich jail… Aayi na tu mulakaat te, haal putt da hona nai tethon dekh.” A son in prison pleads with his mother not to visit him, fearing she will not be able to bear seeing what he has become.Another prisoner, looking back at the people he once stood by, asks a more painful question: “Mera kaun, paraya kaun (who is mine and who is a stranger)?”These are among the raw voices emerging from Guldasta, an initiative of Ludhiana central jail that encourages inmates to put their emotions, regrets and experiences into…

Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath meets Thailand Ambassador to India Chavanart Thangsumphant at his official residence, in Lucknow on Monday Lucknow: Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath met officials from Invest UP and other departments on Monday to promote investment by Japanese companies and tourism. The CM said, “For the first time, a delegation of 240 people arrived in the state. This visit created a positive atmosphere between Japan and Uttar Pradesh. The Japanese guests appreciated the positive changes taking place in Uttar Pradesh. In such a situation, continuous dialogue between Japan and UP should be maintained, and youth should be connected with…

Ara: A 35-year-old social media content creator allegedly died by suicide in Ara of Bhojpur district early on Monday. Hours before her death, she had posted three reels on emotional Bhojpuri and Hindi songs on social media, where she had more than 22,000 followers.According to police, the deceased, Sarita Devi, wife of Umesh Sharma, was found hanging from a ceiling fan at her residence. The case appears to be a suicide, though the exact reason behind the incident is yet to be ascertained, said Ara Nawada police station SHO Vipin Bihari.“According to her husband, she was crying and talking to…

Rajasthan Cycling Association president Pawan Sukhija (centre) presents the medals to the top performers in Bikaner on Sunday Jaipur: Bikaner cyclists continued their dominance, winning the team championship at the 31st Rajasthan State-Level Road Cycling competition held on Gemna Peer Road near the Naal Over Bridge in Bikaner on Sunday.The Bikaner team also emerged champions in the (MTB) championship. The host cyclists performed brilliantly on Sunday, winning the road cycling team championship with 17 points. Hanumangarh athletes won the runners-up trophy with 14 points, while the Barmer team finished third.Rajasthan Cycling Association president Pawan Sukhija presented the medals to the…

Rajkot: The ancient town of Dwarka, revered as the kingdom of Lord Krishna, is preparing to receive a massive influx of devotees during the five-day Janmashtami festival. The highest footfall is expected on the main day of Janmashtami day on Sep 4, when lakhs of pilgrims traditionally visit the town to offer prayers at the Dwarkadhish Temple.According to the district administration, around 6.66 lakh devotees visited Dwarka during last year’s five-day Janmashtami celebrations. This year, the administration expects the figure to rise to nearly seven lakh. The annual footfall during the festival has been steadily increasing, with 2024 being an…