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Chikkamagaluru: In a desperate and symbolic protest over delayed compensation, a distressed farmer from Tarikere invited govt officials to attend his own death rituals as a way to highlight his plight.Farmer Vishu Kumar sent out invitations for his “death ceremony” on Monday, scheduling a condolence meeting at 10am followed by lunch at noon.PM Malaysia Visit Key Outcomes, T20 Pak-Ind Match Approval, Naxalism Eradication Timeline And MoreKumar had parted with his land several years ago for national highway works but received what he claimed was meagre compensation. He had cultivated sandalwood on the farm, and while authorities assessed a lower payout,…

Ghaziabad: The long-delayed revamp of Ghaziabad railway station has missed yet another deadline, with work still far from completion more than two years after it began.The project was launched in Jan 2023 with a 30-month timeline, setting a completion target of mid-2025. In May last year, the executing agency reset the deadline to Feb this year. That deadline has now also slipped. Officials said progress on the ground remains limited, with only 40% of the work completed so far, most of it away from the core station area.”So far, the work has largely been confined to staff quarters and the…

Pune: For hundreds of tribal farmers living in the forested hills around the Bhimashankar temple in the district’s Ambegaon tehsil, this harvest season was supposed to mark a turning point. Instead, the unexpected closure of the famed Jyotirlinga shrine for restoration has left them struggling to sell a highly perishable crop — strawberries — grown for the first time with borrowed capital and high hopes. Janabai Ugale, a farmer from Jambhori village, around 150km from Pune, shifted to strawberry cultivation after watching other growers in the region earn steady returns in recent years. Like most farmers in the area, her…

Panaji: Salt farming, which was once a thriving livelihood along Goa’s estuarine belts, witnessed a steady decline over the decades due to urbanisation, labour shortage, salinity changes, and a lack of institutional support. To revive Goa’s rapidly declining traditional salt pans and support local cultivators, state govt approved a financial assistance package totalling Rs 95 lakh under the Salt Pan Conservation, Support and Revival Scheme, effective from the 2025–26 fiscal year.In direct financial relief to traditional salt pan cultivators, a total of Rs 75 lakh was earmarked for 75 salt farmers, each eligible to receive Rs 1 lakh as financial…

Mohali: Mohali police have launched a round-the-clock road domination drive across the district, resulting in the arrest of one person with illegal arms and the seizure of five unregistered motorcycles during the first night of operations. The intensified checking was carried out on the directions of SSP Hamandeep Singh Hans, who ordered a 12-hour night vigil from Saturday to Sunday to strengthen law and order.As many as 70 police nakas were set up across the district in a single night, supported by four quick response teams. All DSP-rank officers were asked to remain on the roads and personally supervise the…

Lucknow: A case of large-scale fraud involving the promise of overseas employment surfaced in Shravasti district, where 3 individuals were allegedly cheated of several lakh rupees on the false assurance of securing jobs in Saudi Arabia. Acting on complaints filed by the victims, police registered 3 separate cases at Sonwa police station and initiated a detailed investigation on Sunday.According to police officials, the accused was identified as Salim alias Nankau, a resident of Nasirganj village. He is accused of luring families from Bahraich district with assurances of arranging employment for their sons in Saudi Arabia.Police said the accused approached Mausim…

Patna: The three-day horticulture festival concluded at Gandhi Maidan on Sunday.During the programme, agriculture minister Ram Kripal Yadav distributed Rs10.79 lakh as prize money to participating farmers.PM Malaysia Visit Key Outcomes, T20 Pak-Ind Match Approval, Naxalism Eradication Timeline And MoreYadav said the state govt is working on the entire value chain—from production to marketing—to make horticulture a pillar of income growth, employment and rural entrepreneurship. Special focus is being given to niche sectors like honey and makhana, he said.Rajesh Kumar from Vaishali received the first prize of Rs88,000, Rinku from Bhagalpur got the second prize of Rs86,000 and Ragini Devi…

Jaipur: District-wise grievance redressal data highlights several mid-sized districts outperforming larger cities in administrative efficiency when measured by the percentage of grievances resolved. According to Rajasthan Sampark figures, among the top-performing districts, Sawai Madhopur emerged as a standout, resolving 95.21% of grievances registered between March 23 and Dec 31, 2025. The district disposed of 84,363 out of 88,605 complaints, placing it among the most efficient administrations in the state despite limited resources.Alwar followed closely with a redressal rate of 94.87%, while Bharatpur cleared 95.16% of grievances during the period. Tonk and Bhilwara also featured among the leaders, each resolving over…

Ranchi: The residents of ward 52 of the Ranchi Municipal Corporation (RMC) have been battling various civic issues, including overhead electrical wires running dangerously close to homes and the absence of street lights, which pose safety concerns and restrict residents, especially women, from moving freely after dark.The residents flagged the dangerously hanging overhead electrical wires as one of the most pressing issues. In several localities, loose and sagging cables criss-cross narrow lanes, posing a constant threat of electrocution, especially during the monsoon.Ranchi Cybercrime Hub Turns Library Literacy Boost Traffic Chaos Bomb Threat And RescueThe ward includes Lower Hatia, Upper Hatia,…

Surat: A 40-year-old man was arrested by Singanpor police for allegedly raping and blackmailing a 22-year-old woman whom he had met on social media, police said on Sunday.According to the FIR, the accused, a construction site supervisor residing in Surat, came in contact with the woman in Feb 2024 through Snapchat using a fake identity. After developing a relationship, he allegedly revealed his real name but falsely claimed to be unmarried. The accused is married and has a four-year-old daughter.The woman alleged that the accused promised to marry her and took her to various hotels in Surat, where he allegedly…