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Ludhiana: Days after ambulance drivers staged a protest at the civil hospital over parking problems, the hospital administration has introduced a set of new parking rules and demarcated designated parking zones across the premises. The move follows the Jan 29 incident, when chaos erupted outside the emergency ward after employees of the 108 ambulance service protested against allegedly illegal parking, which, they said, frequently blocked ambulance movement.Sharing details of the new arrangements, civil hospital SMO Dr Akhil Sareen said the hospital had enforced fresh parking rules and regulations, under which earmarked parking spaces have been created for staff, ambulances, police…
Mangaluru: Kerala govt, with support from World Bank under Kerala Climate Resilient Agri-Value Chain Modernisation (KERA) project, is launching an initiative to build strong alliances between Farmer Producer Companies (FPCs) and leading agri-businesses.Suresh C Thampi, deputy director, agriculture department, Kerala, and procurement officer for KERA, told reporters Thursday that farm- and non-farm-based companies, supermarket chains, exporters, and e-commerce platforms are invited to apply.He said the initiative aims to create sustainable linkages that connect Kerala’s premium agricultural produce to local, national, and international markets, ensuring farmers receive better prices and secure market access. The programme will form 150 Productive Alliances (PAs)…
Mysuru/Madikeri: A farmer in B Matakere village in HD Kote has died after being attacked by an elephant early on Thursday.DCF K Paramesh said that a villager, identified as Mada, 62, died in an elephant attack near his village early in the day. A team of foresters are investigating the incident. The village, located 45km away from Mysuru city, is close to Bandipur Tiger Reserve. Foresters suspect he may have been attacked when he was alone.Expressway Propylene Gas Crisis, New Labour Codes, Delhi’s 807 Gone Missing And MoreOperation to drive back jumbosMeanwhile, foresters in Kodagu launched an operation to drive…
NOIDA: A 55-year-old woman died after being allegedly assaulted by her differently abled son in Jewar on Wednesday.Police said Krishna Kumar (25) had an argument with his mother, Rukmini Devi, at their cattle shed and struck her on the head with an iron utensil and a wooden stick, causing her serious injuries. She was rushed to a nearby hospital, where she died during treatment. Based on a complaint lodged by Rukmini’s husband, Virendra Singh, police registered a case against Krishna under BNS Section 105 (culpable homicide not amounting to murder) and took him into custody.Virendra told police that their son…
Panaji: The Mapusa sessions court is on Feb 10 likely to pronounce the bail order for Gaurav and Saurabh Luthra, owners of Birch by Romeo Lane nightclub at Arpora, where 25 people died in a fire on Dec 6.The court posted the matter on Thursday to pronounce the order, but it was adjourned until Feb 10.Goa: Tourism Crackdown, Education Changes, Farm Distress, Payment Glitches and Academic ExpansionSaurabh and Gaurav were arrested by a team of Goa police at immigration and flown to Goa in Dec 2025 after a Delhi court granted a two-day transit remand.The duo was detained by Thai…
Chandigarh: Ahead of the state-level Parkash Purb celebrations of Guru Ravidas at Sri Khuralgarh Sahib, chief minister Bhagwant Mann said on Thursday that the entire council of ministers would join the community on Feb 6 to pay homage with religious fervour.He added a world-class memorial constructed at Khuralgarh at a cost of Rs 148 crore was the state govt’s tribute to Guru Ravidas. “Punjab govt is duty bound to carve out an egalitarian society as preached by Sri Guru Ravidass Maharaj ji. To perpetuate the legacy of the Guru, the Punjab govt is organising a state-level function at Sri Khuralgarh…
Lucknow: Vaccination is extremely important in preventing cervical cancer. Girls aged 9 to 14 years should get vaccinated, while women older than this age should be given 3 doses of the vaccine.The advice was given by KGMU vice-chancellor Prof Soniya Nityananda on Thursday. She was speaking at an awareness programme organised by the department of oral and maxillofacial surgery, dental faculty, in collaboration with the Indian Cancer Society (UP chapter). “Cervical cancer cases are increasing but can be prevented through timely vaccination and awareness,” she said while advising women to maintain personal hygiene. Head of the department, Prof US Pal,…
Patna: Bike-borne miscreants snatched Rs6 lakh from Lalan Kumar, owner of a prominent two-wheeler showroom in Patna district, in broad daylight on Thursday. The incident took place as Kumar was returning to his home in Gonavan Colony after withdrawing the cash from a Bank of Baroda branch in Barh.Police suspect the criminals tailed him from the bank and intercepted him as he turned into his lane. Two men on a motorcycle reportedly snatched the bag containing the money and sped away.Barh DSP Anand Kumar Singh and the Barh station in-charge reached the spot with a team and launched an investigation.…
Jodhpur: The principal bench of the Rajasthan high court at Jodhpur Thursday stayed the appointment of Deendayal Kumawat as convenor of the ad-hoc committee of the Rajasthan Cricket Association (RCA) until further orders, and issued notices to respondents seeking a reply in eight weeks.Counsel for petitioner Devi Singh cited the RCA bylaws, arguing that under the rules, any person against whom charges are framed by a criminal court is disqualified from appointment to the ad-hoc committee or the executive body.The counsel said criminal charges were framed against Kumawat on Sept 18, 2025, yet he was appointed convenor, calling it a…
Ahmedabad/Rajkot: Nights continued to remain warm across Gujarat with cities and towns recorded temperatures that were significantly higher than normal during this time of the year.The departure from normal in minimum temperatures was particularly striking in south Gujarat, with Surat logging a minimum of 22.8°C, which was 6.9°C above normal — the highest in the state. Several cities recorded minimum temperatures close to or above 20°C, suggesting winter’s weakening grip, according to the IMD data for 24 hours ending 8:30am Thursday, Ahmedabad recorded 18.6°C (+5.4°C), Vadodara 19.4°C (+5.2°C), Diu 18.7°C (+6.1°C), Bhavnagar 20.2°C (+4.9°C), Rajkot 18.5°C (+4.5°C), Gandhinagar 17.8°C (+4.5°C),…