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Prayagraj: Allahabad high court recently acquitted three men in their 70s who were convicted 43 years ago in a 1982 dacoity case, ruling that the prosecution’s evidence was weak and riddled with inconsistencies.Justice Avnish Saxena allowed the criminal appeal on Feb 16, setting aside convictions recorded in 1983 by a special sessions court in UP’s Badaun district. “Surviving appellants cannot be held guilty for offence of dacoity or any other minor offence,” the judgment said, adding that evidence had been incorrectly appreciated at trial, entitling the appellants to benefit of doubt.Seven men had challenged the trial court’s 1983 verdict. The…
Bhubaneswar: A vigilance (confiscation) special court in Bhubaneswar on Tuesday ordered the confiscation of disproportionate assets worth about Rs 2.5 crore belonging to retired executive engineer (rural works) Simadri Nayak.According to a statement issued by Odisha vigilance, the seized properties include a multi-storeyed building in Rayagada, two buildings in Nabarangpur, three plots (one in Rayagada town and two in Nabarangpur town), along with bank deposits and gold ornaments. A case of disproportionate assets was registered against Nayak and his wife on May 12, 2009. The couple was subsequently convicted in the case on Dec 11, 2023.Modi & Macron Joint Presser,…
Imphal: With a renewed hope for the future in violence-hit Manipur, 31,530 students appeared for the Higher Secondary Examination 2026 (Class XII) conducted by the Council of Higher Secondary Education Manipur (COHSEM) across 117 centres on Tuesday.The examinations will continue until March 20. Of the total candidates, 23,146 are from the science stream, 7,697 from arts, and 687 from commerce. Among the centres, 39 are located in hill districts and 78 in valley districts.Modi & Macron Joint Presser, AI Summit Highlights, Great Nicobar Development Project And MoreAs many as 412 internally displaced students are also appearing for the exam. The…
Dharwad: The District Consumer Grievances Redressal Commission has ruled in favour of a policyholder after finding deficiency in service by HDFC ERGO General Insurance for partially denying a medical insurance claim related to dengue treatment.The complainant, Yallappa Walikar, a resident of Rajaji Nagar in Hubballi, had purchased a family health insurance policy from the company and was paying an annual premium of Rs 23,072. On May 23, 2024, while visiting Vaddigere village in Shivamogga district with his family, his daughter developed health complications and was diagnosed with dengue by doctors. She was admitted to hospital for two days, and the…
Mangaluru: In a step towards sustainable agriculture and environmental protection, researchers at the National Institute of Technology Karnataka (NITK) Surathkal, developed an innovative biochar–microbe system capable of removing toxic pollutants from the soil and water, while enhancing soil fertility and crop growth.The research, led by Dr Vaishakh Nair, assistant professor, department of chemical engineering, focused on creating synergistic biochar–microbe complexes using locally available agricultural residue and beneficial microorganisms. The team utilised farm waste including rice husks, peanut shells, coconut shells, and sugarcane bagasse to produce biochar, which was then engineered to immobilise functional bacteria, including Pseudomonas stutzeri, Aeromonas veronii, and…
Mysuru: Calling for intensified efforts to achieve zero infant mortality in the district, zilla panchayat CEO S Yukesh Kumar on Tuesday directed health officials to implement focused action plans.Speaking during the district health society review meeting, he noted that Mysuru district reported nine maternal deaths in the year 2025 (Jan to Dec). While the state’s maternal mortality ratio stands at 69, the district maintained a significantly lower rate of 32.2, reflecting improved maternal healthcare services. With regard to infant mortality, 311 cases were reported by the end of 2025. However, the district’s infant mortality rate of 11.1 remains well below…
Panaji: In a suo motu petition concerning illegal structures in Goa, the Bombay high court on Tuesday gave the two nodal officers representing panchayats and municipalities four weeks to submit compliance reports on action local bodies took against illegal constructions on roadsides, highways, and major roads in both panchayat and municipal areas.“Goa is a paradise. It should look like a paradise,” the bench comprising justices Suman Shyam and Amit Jamsandekar orally observe. It also gave panchayats and municipalities that did not submit compliance reports one week to submit them.After the hearing, advocate general Devidas Pangam said that the high court…
In a significant diplomatic gathering in Patna, Nilesh M Desai, the Director of ISRO’s Space Applications Centre, engaged with Bihar’s Chief Minister Nitish Kumar. The two leaders exchanged tokens of appreciation—a memento from Desai and a bouquet from Kumar. Patna: Director of the Space Applications Centre, Indian Space Research Organisation, Nilesh M Desai, on Tuesday paid a courtesy call on Chief Minister Nitish Kumar at the office of the Chairman of the Bihar Legislative Council, Awadhesh Narayan Singh. The CM welcomed Desai by presenting him with a bouquet. Desai felicitated the CM by presenting him with a memento.On this occasion,…
Rajkot: Kutch (East) Cybercrime police unearthed a large-scale financial fraud operation involving alleged illegal transactions worth Rs 182.37 crore and arrested four key accused even as many others remain absconding.The investigation revealed that the accused opened multiple savings and current bank accounts in the names of fake firms and shell businesses. These accounts were allegedly used to route and launder money generated from cyberfrauds across the country.DSP, Kutch (East), Sagar Bagmar said, “The fraudsters preyed on vulnerable people from various villages, luring them with promises of easy money. They convinced them to lend their names to set up fake businesses.…
Bokaro: As matric and intermediate board examinations are currently underway, Bokaro district administration on Tuesday urged citizens to remain sensitive to the needs of students.DC Ajay Nath Jha’s public appeal requesting residents to refrain from using high-volume sound systems, including DJs, during religious ceremonies, wedding functions and other events, has provided a succour not only to Bokaro but across that state.Modi & Macron Joint Presser, AI Summit Highlights, Great Nicobar Development Project And MoreStudents across the state have also been facing this issue during their examination time and sought a similar order.In his appeal, the Bokaro DC said, “Thousands of…