Browsing: India

Ghaziabad: This year, across India, among the millions of parcels being delivered every day are small packages addressed to different police offices and stations. These are from people who are returning stolen phones.One such sender is a 35-year-old Pulwama resident, who had picked up a handset “at a discount price” from a local shop six months ago. Like any second-hand phone buyer, he was only interested in the mobile’s condition, not its history. Reception OK? Battery life good? Satisfied, he closed the deal.The handset, the Pulwama resident would come to know a month later, belonged to Ranjeet Jha, a software…

Pune: The Warje Malwadi police on Friday night searched the Karvenagar office and residence of Nilesh Chavan, who allegedly threatened Vaishnavi Hagawane’s father, Anil Kaspate, at gunpoint when the latter went to his house to seek custody of his daughter’s nine-month-old baby.Chavan is currently wanted for questioning by police who are investigating if Vaishnavi’s death was a suicide or murder, as alleged by her family.About Friday’s search, deputy commissioner of police (Zone III) Sambhaji Kadam said on Saturday: “We recovered Chavan’s laptop from his office. Nothing incriminating was found at his home. The searches were conducted in the presence of…

Vasco: The villagers of Velsao and Issorcim are uncertain about cultivating paddy this season, as sludge has settled into their fields due to the ongoing double tracking work of the railways.The agitated villagers, who have been affected due to the railway works, were up in arms and staged a demonstration to bring the attention of the authorities concerned and state govt on their plight.A crucial culvert has been closed as nearby fields are filled with debris, further choking the natural drainage.The villagers have long feared that the railway works would cause flooding and irreversible damage in the area.A ramponkar of…

Chandigarh: Even as the Punjab govt prepares to recruit 1,000 medical officers to address the acute shortage of doctors in govt hospitals, previous recruitment drives drew a tepid response, raising doubts about the state’s ability to attract and retain young medical talent.The challenge of filling vacant posts continues to mount, casting a shadow over the success of the latest initiative.Over the years, irregular recruitment and growing attrition compounded the doctor shortfall in Punjab. Of the 3,847 sanctioned posts for medical officers (general), only 1,885 are currently filled, leaving 1,962 posts — 51% — vacant. A similar story plays out in…

Lucknow: With over 45 lives lost in the last week’s unseasonal rainfall and thunderstorms, the state govt is planning to bolster district-level emergency operation centres and launch a lightning safety programme to educate the public about life-saving practices during extreme weather conditions.Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has directed departments to ensure that timely alerts are issued ahead of severe weather activity. Public awareness campaigns focusing on educating people about precautionary measures, especially during lightning and storm events, are to be carried out at the earliest.”There have been unexpected and extreme weather events during the peak summer month of May, including unseasonal…

Patna: Bihar Urban Infrastructure Development Corporation (BUIDCO) has handed over three major roads in Patna to the road construction department (RCD) for urgent repair works.The roads, spanning 1,199 metres, are located in the Digha and Kankarbagh zones where sewerage network works have recently been completed.BUIDCO managing director Animesh Kumar Parashar has asked agencies to ensure roads are restored immediately following completion of infrastructure work to avoid inconvenience to the public during the upcoming monsoon season.”The three roads assigned to the RCD for repair include Sahdeo Mahto Marg in Digha Zone-1, Ghurdaur Road in Digha Zone-2 and the stretch from Jaleshwar…

Jaipur: The new Detailed Project Report (DPR) of Metro Line 2, prepared by RITES, has sparked controversy as it calculates an estimated passenger count far greater than the number quoted in the DPR prepared by the Delhi Metro Railway Corporation (DMRC) in March 2012.While the fresh report estimates a passenger count of 2.3 lakh passengers for Metro Line 2 in 2031, the earlier DPR estimated around 6.8 lakh daily passengers would use Metro Line 2 by 2031.This huge difference in passenger estimation has divided experts into two sections. A section of officials blamed the previous govt and stated the estimation…

Nagpur: In a moment of recognition of his contribution towards academicand education in diabetes, Dr Sunil Gupta was awarded the prestigious NCCD Oration at the 8th National Congress on Clinical Diabetes (NCCD) held in Kolkata.Dr Gupta delivered a compelling address on ‘Insulin Initiation and Titration in Hyperglycemia in Pregnancy (HIP): Indian Perspectives’, offering critical insights tailored to the unique clinical challenges faced in India.Dr Gupta has already delivered 24 national orations at different academic platforms, and this was his 25th oration award. He has done nationwide acclaimed work in insulin therapy in pregnancy diabetes. He dedicated his oration awards to…

Rajkot: The Gir Kesar, famed for its intense sweetness, rich aroma and juicy pulp, has left mango lovers disappointed this season. Prolonged spell of unseasonal rainfall has impacted both the taste and quality of the mangoes, leading to a noticeable dip in consumer demand — with many turning to Alphonso mangoes despite the end of their peak season.Apeksha Jivrajani, a Rajkot resident and mango enthusiast, said, “We start consuming mangoes early in the season when alphonsos hit the market in March. Kesar mangoes are usually our favourite, but this year, the fruit has been tasteless. We’re now waiting for Kutchi…

Ranchi: Digital platforms like YouTube and Instagram have emerged as lifelines for aspiring musicians of Jharkhand. From uploading self-composed tracks to building loyal online communities, these platforms have empowered local artists to find their voices and audiences beyond geographic limits.Yet, behind the growing online presence lies a set of persistent challenges such as low income, poor digital literacy, and limited discoverability.Artists often rely on self-learning and peer guidance to navigate these platforms. While some can monetize their content through advertisements and brand sponsorships, most of them struggle to generate sustainable revenue.Aviraj Chaudhary, owner of Wild Harmony Studio and a musician…