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Mumbai: Compressed natural gas (CNG) has become costlier across the Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR) from Sunday, with Mahanagar Gas Limited (MGL) hiking the retail price by a rupee per kg. The revision takes the CNG rate to Rs 82 per kg in Mumbai, Thane, Navi Mumbai and other parts of the region, impacting a large section of daily commuters as autos, taxis and buses continue to rely heavily on the fuel.Mumbai Rickshawmen’s Union leader Thampy Kurien said that the increase in gas prices will lead to rise in operational costs as the fuel has become expensive over the past year.…
New Delhi: The Delhi electric vehicle policy 2.0 places the two-wheeler segment at the forefront of govt’s electrification roadmap, mandating that only electric two-wheelers will be allowed for new registrations from April 1, 2028.Two-wheeler users form the largest group on the city roads, with 67.7% of its total vehicle fleet. Used commonly by office-goers and students, the number of two-wheelers has gone up in recent times with the expansion of the gig economy and bike taxis.In the three-wheeler segment, all new registrations of autos will be restricted to electric models starting Jan 1, 2027, effectively phasing out their non-electric variants.In…
Governor and chancellor Anandiben Patel while interacting with students of PRSU in Prayagraj, on Saturday Prayagraj: Governor and chancellor Anandiben Patel on Saturday emphasised the need for quality education, innovation and strong moral values among students.“Students must think beyond personal goals and contribute to nation-building as the youth represent the aspirations of millions. They must focus on innovation, research and creativity instead of limiting themselves to conventional employment opportunities,” she said while inaugurating 25 new academic facilities at Prof Rajendra Singh (Rajju Bhaiya) University in Prayagraj.Addressing students and faculty, she stressed that educational infrastructure must not only be modern but…
Kanpur: Deputy Commissioner of Police (Traffic) Ravindra Kumar conducted a special inspection at Jarib Chowki crossing on Saturday to ensure effective implementation of a smooth traffic management plan.During the inspection, clear demarcation using ropes was carried out at the busy intersection to streamline vehicular movement and ensure that traffic remained within designated lanes.Shops around the crossing were also demarcated, and shopkeepers were sensitised about avoiding encroachment in front of their establishments, refraining from placing goods on roads and ensuring proper parking of customers’ vehicles.Police appealed to traders to cooperate in maintaining smooth traffic flow and preventing congestion at the intersection.Route…
Chikkamagaluru: The mortal remains of Sreenandhana, who was found dead near Manikyadhara waterfalls here, were sent to her hometown in Kerala early on Saturday.Sreenandhana, who was with her family members on a trip to Chikkamagaluru, went missing on April 7. The girl was found dead near the waterfalls on Friday noon.The body was shifted to Araluguppe Mallegowda District Hospital and a postmortem was conducted. Later, the body was handed over to the family members, who shifted it to Palakkad in Kerala. They said the final rites were performed on Saturday at 1.45pm at the Pampady Ivormadom crematorium in Thiruvilwamala.According to…
Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar: The MIDC Cidco police seized 53.4kg of marijuana, valued at Rs 26.7 lakh, and arrested three men in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, while launching a manhunt for an absconding accused from Odisha believed to be a key supplier.Police commissioner Pravin Pawar said the action is the result of intensified surveillance against narcotics networks. “We have adopted a zero-tolerance approach towards drug-related offences. Such actions will continue, and those involved in trafficking will be dealt with strictly under the NDPS Act,” he said.An FIR was registered under sections 8(c), 20(b)(ii)(C) and 29 of the NDPS Act, 1985.The arrested accused have been…
Chandigarh: The Punjab cabinet on Saturday approved a large-scale solar street lighting programme to cover 11,500 villages with nearly three lakh lights, while also giving its nod to host the Men’s Asian Champions Trophy 2026 in the state for the first time.The cabinet cleared an opt-in solar street lighting scheme for gram panchayats across Punjab, citing advantages such as reliability, zero electricity cost and suitability for rural and remote areas. The project will involve installation of around three lakh solar streetlights in 11,500 villages, with 70% funding from the state government and a 30% contribution from participating gram panchayats.The scheme…
Bokaro: Eight months after an FIR was lodged in a missing 18-year-old girl’s case, Bokaro police on Saturday claimed to have solved the crime by arresting a 26-year-old man for allegedly murdering her and recovering her body parts from a jungle. The accused was identified as Dinesh Kumar Mahto.Bokaro SP, Harvinder Singh, said that five officers, including the officer in-charge, and a clerk of Pindrajoda police station were suspended for dereliction of duty.Investigation revealed that deceased Pushpa Mahto was in contact with the accused for nearly three years. During questioning, he confessed to killing her on July 21 last year…
Varanasi: After a gap of several months, the light and sound show of Kashi Vishwanath Dham restarted on the wall along Ganga Dwar at Lalita Ghat on Saturday evening.Temple chief executive officer Vishwa Bhushan Mishra said the light and sound show at Lalita Ghat was halted for months due to rising Ganga water levels that damaged the equipment. Before resuming the show, which features a captivating depiction of Lalita Ghat and the glorious history of Kashi, a trial show was conducted on Friday evening.The sudden rise in the water level of the Ganga river in 2025 had submerged all the…
The five-star Serena Hotel in Islamabad has emerged as the unlikely centre of high-stakes diplomacy, hosting the first round of US-Iran peace talks following weeks of conflict that have shaken the region. Islamabad itself has been placed under an unprecedented lockdown. Authorities shut shops and offices, sealed key roads, and deployed thousands of police, paramilitary forces and army personnel across the city. The heavily guarded Red Zone — home to embassies and government institutions — has been cordoned off, with checkpoints and blockades controlling every entry point. The Serena Hotel, spread across 15 acres, may appear an unusual choice given…