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Thane police have arrested four members of the Irani and Shikalgar gangs, solving 29 criminal cases THANE: The Thane police have arrested four gang members, including two women, solving 29 criminal cases across the region.Police said the operation by Crime Branch Unit-3 of Kalyan has dealt a blow to organised crime networks operating in Thane and Navi Mumbai.The arrested gang members belong to the notorious Irani and Shikalgar gangs and were involved in chain snatchings, vehicle thefts, robberies, and house break-ins, police officials said.PollWhat do you think is the most effective way to combat organized crime?”With these arrests, we solved…
Thiruvananthapuram: A day after traders in the Connemara Market in Palayam staged a protest against the city corporation’s alleged attempt to demolish still-operational shops, the standoff between the owners and civic authorities continues to escalate.The traders said that they would escalate the protest and on Monday would shut down their shops and hold a march along with their families from the market to the corporation office. The traders alleged that the civic body was violating the high court order by attempting to evict them without ensuring proper safety arrangements at the proposed temporary resettlement site.The sit-in demonstration in front of…
Kolkata: Chief minister Mamata Banerjee on Saturday appreciated the efforts of TMC’s five-member delegation who went to the border villages of Jammu and Kashmir to meet people affected by Pakistan shelling. “In moments of crisis, what the people need most is the healing touch of compassion,” she said.In a post on X, the CM said: “I deeply appreciate the efforts of our 5-member delegation who visited the border districts of Poonch and Rajouri, recently affected by cross-border shelling. They met grieving families, shared in their sorrow, and offered words of comfort and support during this time of immense pain.””The delegation…
MUMBAI: After the Mumbai University announced an increase in its fee, an official said that the university did not hike the fees in its departments and affiliated colleges for 17 years.”With the rising costs, it has become difficult for colleges to run their programmes on the existing fees. The govt does not give non-salary grants and the salary grants are only for teachers in the aided courses. Colleges have been finding it difficult to pay teachers in unaided courses. This was long pending, but we only prescribed marginal and reasonable hikes,” said the official, adding that the fees need not…
NEW DELHI: The Delhi Traffic Police have released a comprehensive traffic advisory ahead of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 match between Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) and Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH). The high-profile fixture is scheduled for Sunday, May 25, at the Arun Jaitley Stadium, with the match set to begin at 7.30pm.To ensure public safety and manage the expected surge in vehicular movement, special traffic arrangements and restrictions will be in effect from 5.30pm to 12 midnight. Commuters and match attendees are urged to plan their travel accordingly.Traffic restrictions and diversionsTo maintain smooth traffic flow around the stadium, the following…
Engineering topper Bhavesh Jayanti receives a warm kiss from his family members in Bengaluru on Saturday BENGALURU: CBSE students from Bengaluru came out right on top in the engineering stream of the Karnataka Common Entrance Test (CET) 2025, results for which were released Saturday.The trend held its own in veterinary sciences, pharmacy, and nursing as well, with boys outshining girls in top 10 rankings for most streams.For the past several years, CBSE students have been dominating the CET entrance tests. However, agriculture turned out to be an exception this time around, with nine state board students – all from the…
Hyderabad: Irrigation minister N Uttam Kumar Reddycriticised the previous BRS govt, blaming its arrogance and corruption for the collapse of the Kaleshwaram project and the irreversible damage caused to the state’s financial and irrigation systems.”If construction was taken up at Tummidihatti, this situation would never have arisen,” he said.Speaking to the media in Huzurnagar on Saturday after a detailed review of development works in Huzurnagar and Kodad, the minister said, “Tummidihatti, designed by the Congress under the Dr BR Ambedkar Pranahita-Chevella Sujala Sravanthi project with an estimated cost of ₹38,000 crore, was deliberately set aside by the BRS govt because…
Chennai: Overflowing garbage bins and unsanitary street conditions are posing health risks in Bharathi Nagar and Krishna Nagar neighbourhoods of Tambaram. However, a bigger problem for residents is the consistent lack of support from local authorities in addressing the mounting waste problem.Uncollected refuse has increased concerns about public health in densely populated areas. “Our school is barely 20 feet away from a dumping spot. There is a noticeable rise in allergies and respiratory problems among children,” said P Sundari, a teacher and resident of Bharathi Nagar. “The local body does not have a solid waste management system in place. They…
Ahmedabad: The health department of Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation conducted inspections of 407 units across various areas of the city from May 18 to May 24. Notices were issued to 150 units for violations of regulations.During these inspections, 238 kg of inedible food and 219 litres of inedible liquid were destroyed. Unhygienic conditions were found in three units during the inspections in different parts of the city.In Vejalpur, rotten vegetables were found for sale in a store. Meanwhile, a mutton-chicken shop was operating near a religious site in Chandkheda. Unhygienic conditions were found in a snack house in Khadia. Consequently, all…
Prayagraj: In a major administrative reform, the Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission (UPPSC) is set to transition completely to an e-office system.The strategic shift aims to streamline operations, enhance transparency, and boost the efficiency of the commission, which is responsible for conducting recruitment examinations throughout the year.The implementation of the e-office system is already underway and will be executed in phases.According to officials, the new system is expected to transform how files are handled within the commission. Traditional paper-based files will be replaced by e-files, enabling digital tracking and faster processing of documents. High-ranking officials will have the capability to…