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Vijay said southern states should build on their economic strengths and common markets to promote balanced development. CHENNAI: Tamil Nadu chief minister C Joseph Vijay on Thursday called for stronger cooperation among southern states and Centre, saying shared economic interests and natural resources should unite states rather than become sources of conflict.Addressing the Southern Zonal Council meeting, Vijay made the remarks against the backdrop of the long-standing Cauvery water dispute and Karnataka’s proposed Mekedatu project, which have remained politically sensitive issues between Tamil Nadu and Karnataka.“The opportunities and challenges before us are shared, and so must be our resolve to…
Gandhinagar: Gujarat govt has begun the process to set up a dedicated Scheduled Castes Commission in the state, a move aimed at providing an institutional mechanism for addressing grievances of SC communities and monitoring implementation of safeguards and welfare schemes.The move is also perceived as an attempt by BJP govt to strengthen its presence among SCs even as they constitute about 7% of the population. Thirteen seats in the state assembly are reserved for SC candidates.Sources said social justice and empowerment department will shortly initiate a stakeholder consultation exercise involving representatives of SC communities, social organisations and relevant govt departments.…
Pune: Deccan Gymkhana police on Wednesday arrested two owners of a cafe in the Deccan area on the charge of destroying evidence following an attack on a social media influencer by another woman influencer and her accomplices on Aug 15. The duo allegedly washed bloodstains from the floor after the incident, police said.A social media influencer and her 10 accomplices allegedly assaulted another social media influencer with sharp weapons at a cafe in Deccan in the early hours of Aug 15. Deccan Gymkhana police have arrested a 23-year-old social media influencer, her female accomplice and five male accomplices, and detained…
During the ceremony, the sports department awarded Sandhu a cash prize of ₹1.2 crore for scripting history in Indian shooting by winning gold in the 50-metre rifle event and setting a world record at the Tokyo Summer Deaflympics. Chandigarh: Deaflympics gold medalist shooter Mahit Sandhu and international para table tennis player Poonam were honoured by the UT administration at Tagore Theatre on Wednesday for their outstanding sporting achievements.During the ceremony, the sports department awarded Sandhu a cash prize of ₹1.2 crore for scripting history in Indian shooting by winning gold in the 50-metre rifle event and setting a world record…
Chief minister Yogi Adityanath Lucknow: Chief minister Yogi Adityanath on Wednesday called on the nation to “Think big, think like UP”, citing nearly a decade of development in Uttar Pradesh that he said has helped the state shed an earlier negative image and become a preferred destination for investment and tourism.Yogi was speaking at the inauguration of Hotel Taj Palace in Lucknow. He said the hotel’s first guests would be a Japanese delegation visiting India for UP-Japan Investors Meet, linking the opening to the state’s outreach to global investors.Highlighting govt’s tenure since 2017, chief minister said the administration had worked…
Bihar’s government will pay creators for promoting state schemes. Creators will receive ten thousand rupees for each lakh video views PATNA: The Bihar government will pay social media creators an additional Rs 10,000 for every one lakh views generated by videos on its schemes and programmes, under amendments to the state’s social media rules approved by the Cabinet on Wednesday.The incentive will be available to empanelled social media creators whose content on Bihar government schemes and programmes meets the prescribed conditions. The payment will be calculated after the video completes 30 days, subject to verification.The maximum additional payment for a…
The Monsoon Edition of the Doctors Premier Pickleball League (DPPL) concluded successfully, marked by enthusiasm, high spirits, and excellent sportsmanship Jaipur: The Monsoon Edition of the Doctors Premier Pickleball League (DPPL) concluded successfully, marked by enthusiasm, high spirits, and excellent sportsmanship. Participating doctors showcased their talent and sporting skills across various categories.The event aimed to provide a platform for doctors to engage in sports, recreation, and camaraderie. It was organised here recently by the Medicos Social and Welfare Society. Event chairperson Dr Anil Yadav welcomed the participants, guests, and organising committee members, expressing gratitude to everyone for the event’s success.Dr…
MPCB, agriculture department, and water supply dept officials visited Nandgaon to check the unscientific ash disposal in the bund polluting fields and Pench river Nagpur: Maharashtra Pollution Control Board (MPCB) has directed Khaperkheda Thermal Power Station (KTPS) to undertake corrective measures and upgrade the fly ash-bund system to prevent toxic waste from spilling into agricultural fields and nearby water resources.The directives came after MPCB found the plant lagging in compliance with environmental norms for discharge management of its toxic fly ash, with officials pointing to deficiencies in essential infrastructure, including proper lagoons and lining.An MPCB team led by Hema Deshpande,…
Heavy rainfall caused mud-house walls to collapse while residents slept. MIRZAPUR: Heavy rainfall led to the collapse of weakened mud-house walls in two separate incidents while residents were sleeping, resulting in the deaths of three people.Authorities said financial assistance of Rs 4 lakh will be provided to the family of each deceased person. Officials have also been directed to raise awareness and ensure that people do not stay in unsafe houses or locations.Officials have been instructed to take all necessary measures to prevent further loss of life during the ongoing rainfall. Source link
A recent fire in Kolkata’s “Mini Bangladesh” area claimed nine lives KOLKATA: When Md Ujjal, a 49-year-old trader from Khulna, found himself trapped in smoke during the Free School Street hotel fire, he had nowhere to escape. He spent nearly 40 minutes beside a grill, shouting for help and struggling to breathe as he feared the floor beneath him could collapse.A few floors away, nine people died in their rooms. Five of them were Bangladeshi nationals who had come to Kolkata, including four members of a family from Kushtia who had crossed the border for medical treatment.The tragedy has put…