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Kalaburagi: Dr Sharan Prakash R Patil, minister of medical education and skill development, entrepreneurship and livelihood, convened a meeting of BRIMS medical officers and administrative officers at BRIMS Hall, following complaints of several irregularities. After hearing the problems, the minister said the heads of all departments ofmedical sciences should list their needs and demands for grants and submit them soon. He said that in the upcoming budget session, a proposal willd be presented for a special grant for the overall development of BRIMS.He directed the PWD executive engineer to repair the emergency treatment operation theatre immediately and to complete the…
Ludhiana: A high-profile Rs 53 crore project to tackle city’s mounting waste crisis is on the verge of termination, more than a year after a private firm failed to begin processing daily refuse at the Jamalpur dumping site.The failure to manage the city’s fresh waste has stalled efforts to clear “legacy” mountains of rubbish, threatening to undermine a multi-million-rupee land reclamation project intended to free 41 acres of prime municipal land. The project, launched in Dec 2024, was designed to process between 700 and 1,000 metric tonnes of waste daily. However, the initiative has been plagued by mutual delays.Public Complaints…
Mangaluru: The Pilikula Golf Club (PGC) hosted a floodlit Pro-Am Mangaluru Cup on Saturday. It featured more than 10 professional golfers from across India, who played alongside amateur golfers, offering them an opportunity to rub shoulders with professionals and gain a deeper understanding of the game. The event began at 4 pm on Saturday.Captain Manoj Kumar Shetty of PGC said that the event is setting a new benchmark for the sport in the country. Conceived and executed under the guidance of deputy commissioner and PGC president Darshan HV, the tournament was envisioned as a platform to promote the growth of…
Mysuru: After a long delay, construction has finally begun on a new flyover at the busy Manipal Hospital junction, located at the intersection of the Outer Ring Road (ORR) and the Bengaluru-Mysuru National Highway. The project is expected to bring much-needed relief to commuters who often endure long waits at traffic signals at this congested junction.The flyover is being taken up by the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) and is slated for completion before Dec 2027. According to a senior NHAI official, work has already commenced at the site, marking a significant step toward easing traffic congestion at the…
Noida: District magistrate Medha Roopam has pulled up Noida, Greater Noida and Yamuna Expressway development authorities for failing to submit mandatory reports on fire preparedness and fire safety inspections of high-rise residential societies, despite repeated directions issued over the past two months.The lapses were flagged during a District Disaster Management Authority (DDMA) meeting on Friday, where Roopam also took strong exception to the absence of senior officers from all three authorities. Roopam has written to the chief executive officers of the authorities, seeking written explanations for both the non-compliance and the absence of senior officials.Officials said the authorities had been…
Pune: Sunetra Pawar, who took oath as the deputy chief minister in Mumbai on Saturday, is widely expected to contest the Baramati assembly seat, which fell vacant following the tragic death of her husband, Ajit Pawar.Given the high emotional tide and the wave of sympathy currently sweeping the constituency, political observers believe that no major party will field a candidate against her. If she decides to contest as her late husband’s successor, there is a strong possibility she could be elected unopposed.Pune: Sunetra Pawar Oath Row, Shaurya Chakra Hero’s Army Dream, Speed Bumps Return and MoreThe legal clock for this…
Panaji: Eight industry bodies urged state govt to defer the Deposit Refund Scheme (DRS), set to begin on April 1, warning it will raise costs for consumers and create logistical challenges without adequate infrastructure.The scheme will require consumers to pay a deposit of Rs 2 to Rs 10 on items sold in plastic and glass packaging, including alcohol bottles, multilayered wrappers, and milk cartons. To claim refunds, they must save empty packaging and return it to collection centres for digital reimbursement.Eight industry bodies, including the Indian Beverage Association (IBA), Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FICCI), PET Packaging…
Shimla: The National Green Tribunal (NGT) has directed Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Delhi, Haryana and Uttar Pradesh to urgently implement the recommendations of the Central Inland Fisheries Research Institute (CIFRI) at Prayagraj to curb pollution in the Yamuna River and restore its native fish biodiversity.The directions were issued by a bench headed by Justice Prakash Shrivastava and expert member A Senthil Vel in a suo motu case triggered by a media report highlighting the alarming decline of indigenous fish species and the growing presence of invasive exotic species in the river. Originating in Uttarakhand, the Yamuna River traverses the Sirmaur district…
Patna: A three-and-a-half-year-old girl was allegedly raped by a youth in Patna district late on Friday evening. The matter came to light when the victim’s mother reached the local police station around 9pm and filed a complaint against the 24-year-old neighbour.The incident occurred while the minor was playing outside the house. According to her mother, a youth from the village lured the child away and committed the crime. Upon hearing the girl’s cries, the family members rushed to the spot and alerted the police. Local police responded promptly upon receiving the complaint. A police team, along with the Forensic Science…
Jaipur: Chief minister Bhajan Lal Sharma Saturday said the state govt is committed to strengthening judicial institutions and will move ahead with plans to construct a new building for the Rajasthan High Court, citing that the existing infrastructure is no longer sufficient to meet rising judicial demands.Speaking as chief guest at the 50th Foundation Day and Bench Day celebrations of the high court’s Jaipur bench, Sharma said the judiciary is “the backbone of democracy” and that good governance requires a strong and independent judicial system. “With the steady increase in number of cases and judicial responsibilities, a modern and well-planned…