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Nagpur: Amid concerns over rising night-time crimes, commissioner of police Vishwas Nangre Patil has directed all police stations to shut unlicenced pan shops, kiosks, tea stalls, eateries and other stalls operating on roads by 10pm. But authorised places can remain open till the prescribed time limits, said an official.The official said legal action will be taken against violators under relevant provisions. Also, people loitering at odd hours in the night without valid reason may face imprisonment of six months to one year. A senior police officer said, “The 10 pm deadline will be strictly followed, while licenced establishments will be…
Kolkata: The Calcutta High Court in a July 14 order directed Bengal Police to arrest cricketer Abhishek Porel and seize his electronic devices. Porel is facing criminal charges of rape lodged by a third-year medical student who alleged she was sexually assaulted and abused with a false promise of marriage. She had moved HC alleging that Porel has also threatened to make public photographs of their intimate moments.Justice Saugata Bhattacharya said cops should arrest Porel and seize devices “so that obnoxious data stored in it cannot be disseminated”. Cops have told the court they have seized a pen drive and…
Srinagar, Jul 20: In view of the India Meteorological Department’s (IMD) forecast of heavy to very heavy rainfall, thunderstorms, lightning and gusty winds, Chief Engineer, Distribution, Kashmir Power Distribution Corporation Limited (KPDCL), has issued a comprehensive advisory for general public and directed all field functionaries to remain on high alert to safeguard public life, protect electrical infrastructure and ensure continuity of essential power supply services.The advisory stated that adverse weather conditions may lead to uprooting of trees, landslides, waterlogging and flooding, which could damage overhead power lines, distribution transformers, electric poles and other power infrastructure. It further noted that temporary interruptions…
(Representative image) Before buying a property, one must look out for outstanding dues linked to the owner. You may have checked the title documents, verified ownership and finalised the sale price, but have you checked if the previous owner cleared all maintenance dues?In some cases, apartment associations can seek recovery of pending charges from you that were never paid by the previous owner, making it essential for buyers to understand their rights and responsibilities before purchasing a flat.These charges may cover services and expenses such as security, housekeeping, lift maintenance, electricity for common areas, water supply systems, landscaping, routine repairs…
These sticky pads often fatally trap mice, lizards, birds and snakes, leaving them to slowly starve to death Mumbai: Another e-commerce platform has pulled glue traps from its listings following intervention by animal rights group People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) India, which said the products are banned in most parts of the country.Quick-commerce platform Zepto has stopped the online sale of glue traps after PETA India flagged that the manufacture, sale and use of the devices are prohibited across 32 states and Union territories. The organisation also highlighted the indiscriminate and cruel nature of glue traps, which…
NEW DELHI: A day after the Cockroach Janta Party’s (CJP) “Sansad Chalo” march ended in clashes with police, the party on Tuesday accused the Delhi Police of using excessive force against protesters and alleged that volunteers were beaten, dragged on roads and seriously injured during the crackdown.CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke apologised to supporters, particularly women protesters, over the alleged police action and said the party could have done more to protect them.”I apologise to all our supporters, especially the girls who were brutally beaten by male police officers. We could have done better. I could have done better to protect…
The injured has been identified as Kuber Surpur, a resident of Vijayapura district.The injured has been identified as Kuber Surpur, a resident of Vijayapura district.The injured has been identified as Kuber Surpur, a resident of Vijayapura district.The injured has been identified as Kuber Surpur, a resident of Vijayapura district.The injured has been identified as Kuber Surpur, a resident of Vijayapura district. KARWAR: A leisure trip to Dandeli turned into a nightmare for a young man from Vijayapura after a zipline cable snapped mid-ride at a private resort, leaving him with severe injuries. The incident, which occurred on July 3, has…
Hyderabad: Telangana high court on Monday restrained HYDRAA from taking any coercive action on 26.03 acres of land in Bahadurguda village near Shamshabad, where farmers alleged that officials fenced off their land and prevented them from carrying out agricultural activities.Justice B Vijaysen Reddy issued the interim direction while hearing a lunch motion petition filed by Jakkidi Yadi Reddy and three others. The order will remain in force until the next hearing.The disputed land forms part of nearly 650 acres being acquired by the state govt for the proposed bullet train project.Senior counsel V Raghunath, appearing for the petitioners, told the…
Enforcement Directorate officials conducted searches at two Chennai locations on Tuesday morning (File Photo). CHENNAI: Officials of the Enforcement Directorate (ED) conducted searches at two locations in Chennai on Tuesday morning. The searches were carried out at the residence of a retired Regional Transport Office (RTO) Deputy Commissioner in Teynampet and at the house of a businessman in Padmanabha Colony, Kaladipet, near Thiruvottiyur.The search operations began at around 8 a.m. ED officials, accompanied by personnel of the Central Armed Police Forces (CAPF), entered both premises and conducted searches in the presence of the occupants.The retired government official and the businessman…
Ahmedabad: For the second consecutive day on Monday, teams from the Ahmedabad Fire and Emergency Services (AFES) inspected 152 units for fire safety compliance and illegal firecracker manufacturing. The premises checked included factories, industries, warehouses and godowns.Fourteen units were sealed in the Central Zone. Fourteen units were inspected in the South West Zone, and operations halted at three. No firecrackers were found at 10 units. In the North West Zone, seven units were inspected and two were found making firecrackers.In the West Zone, 14 premises were checked. Five were issued notices for lack of documentary proof and given three days…