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Kanpur: A woman, claiming to be associated with the Samajwadi Party, and a resident of Mahewa town in Etawah filed an FIR against a former chowki in-charge, accusing him of stealing her car two months ago. Bakewar police station started an investigation against the sub-inspector, currently posted at Thathiya police station in Kannauj.Sarita Yadav, a resident of the Mandir Mahewa area and associated with the SP and Kisan Union, gave an application to the CO Bharthana stating that chowki in-charge Rakesh Patel, who was posted at Mahewa police chowki in 2018, was transferred to Kannauj in 2020 .The woman alleged…
Pune: Cybercrooks impersonated officials of Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) to dupe a retired bank official (74) from Pimpri of Rs35 lakh in a ‘digital arrest’ fraud last month.The victim on Friday lodged a complaint with the Sant Tukaramnagar police.Senior inspector Gorakh Kumbhar of the Sant Tukaramnagar police told TOI that the victim is a resident of Pimpri. After his retirement, the victim practised as a lawyer. On Jan 22, he received a call from an unknown number. The caller told the victim that he was a CBI officer and claimed that a bank account in the victim’s name was…
Raoul Hyman and Fabienne Wohlwend finished with a combined time of 42:11.779 to take Goa Aces to the top Pernem: Things didn’t look good before start of the Round 4 of the Indian Racing Festival at Manohar International Airport in Mopa on Sunday. There was fire at a distance which organisers said was quickly controlled, but the smoke did raise questions.“It was a small incident, nothing major,” said chairman and managing director of Racing Promotions Pvt. Ltd Akhilesh Reddy. “The fire did not reach the lounges, it was about 700m away. Everyone is safe, there’s no mishap. It’s common here…
Pawan.Tiwari1Chandigarh: A 51-year-old cyclist, Class IV employee at the Air Force Station, was killed after being hit by the ambulance of a VIP cavalcade at the lightpoint of Sector 31/Industrial Area, Phase 2 on Saturday. Police said CCTV cameras showed the victim, Sundar Lal, entering the road from the wrong side, despite it being closed for the cavalcade. The body has been kept in GMCH-32. The family has not yet filed a formal complaint, saying they would take a decision when the brother of the deceased came from Bangalore.Police said the cavalcade was heading towards Chandigarh airport in Mohali at…
Lucknow: Emphasising importance of early diagnosis, proper nursing care and public awareness in improving survival among children with cancer, Sanjay Gandhi Post Graduate Institute of Medical Science organised an International Childhood Cancer Day celebration and awareness programme, along with a state-level continued medical education programme and workshop on paediatric oncology nursing.The programme was organised by paediatric surgical super speciality department and the College of Nursing at the HG Khurana Auditorium, in which healthcare professionals, nursing students and delegates from across the state participated. Experts said timely identification of symptoms, specialised nursing support and coordinated treatment played crucial role in better…
In a troubling incident in Lakhisarai, a young girl of eight was snatched away and assaulted by a 50-year-old man while she was picking flowers for Mahashivratri festivities. Fortunately, vigilant locals sprang into action, saving the girl and apprehending the suspect, who is reported to have a troubling past of harassing women. Patna: An eight-year-old girl was allegedly raped by a 50-year-old man in Lakhisarai district on Sunday.The accused allegedly abducted the girl while she was in a garden plucking flowers for Mahashivratri. Local people rushed to the spot after hearing the girl’s scream and freed her from the accused.…
Jaipur: A passenger from Delhi was bitten on the leg by a dog at Terminal 2 of Jaipur International Airport Sunday, airport officials said. They said the incident occurred when the passenger was leaving the airport. The dog bit her outside the arrival area gate, leaving her bleeding. Officials said she was given immediate medical assistance at the airport and rushed to the nearest hospital.Airport officials said the dog had been vaccinated and sterilised by Jaipur Municipal Corporation (JMC), and that the airport will strengthen its fencing system to prevent such incidents. Dr Rakesh Kaloriya of the animal management wing…
Chandrapur: A 65-year-old farmer from Pachgaon village in Rajura taluka allegedly ended his life by consuming pesticide. The deceased has been identified as Kamalakar Rajeshwar Bhende. Sources said repeated crop failures over the past three years had driven him into deep distress, forcing him to take the extreme step. According to initial information, he consumed pesticide—purchased for use on his fields—at his residence around 5 pm on February 14. As his condition worsened, his family rushed him to the Sub-District Hospital in Rajura. He was later shifted to the Government Hospital in Chandrapur, where doctors declared him dead on February…
Vadodara: Valentine’s Day took on a special meaning in the city on Saturday as a self-help initiative organized an intergenerational celebration titled “Golden Hearts, Timeless Love” at a senior care facility.Volunteers welcomed elderly residents with roses and handwritten greeting cards, setting a warm and festive tone. The programme featured light games, including ball-throwing activities, along with music and dance sessions to classic melodies. A lively “Guess the Song” round drew enthusiastic participation from the seniors, adding to the celebratory spirit.Beyond entertainment, volunteers engaged with residents through conversations and storytelling, fostering companionship and emotional bonding. The initiative aimed to go beyond…
Varanasi: Kashi came alive on Mahashivratri, with devotees thronging Shiv temples across the city. The Kashi Vishwanath Temple saw 5.46 lakh t devotees offering prayers till 7pm, while the Panchkroshi Parikrama route was packed with pilgrims completing the sacred ritual. The evening festivities got a boost from the vibrant ‘Shiv baraat’.The festivities for Lord Vishwanath’s marriage day kicked off on Saturday evening, with devotees, especially youngsters, flocking to Manikarnika Ghat to start the Panchkroshi Yatra. Thousands lined up outside the Kashi Vishwanath Dham, filling the barricaded areas. The shrine area was transformed with stunning floral decor and vibrant lighting, making…