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Jaipur: The Jaipur district administration has suspended a govt school teacher for allegedly failing to perform duties assigned under the ongoing preparations for Census 2027.District collector and principal census officer Sandesh Nayak issued the suspension order against Anju Verma, a Class II English teacher posted at the Govt Senior Secondary School in Dehra, Jobner, citing negligence and non-compliance with official instructions.According to officials, Verma was formally relieved of her teaching responsibilities by the school administration to undertake census-related work. However, she allegedly failed to report for duty as an enumerator despite repeated directions from authorised officers.“Taking a serious view of…

Srinagar, June 03: Taking everyone by surprise, Chief Minister Omar Abdullah and MLAs from the National Conference headed to Dachigam National Park in RTC vehicles to take stock of the functioning of the NC‑led government during the past 19 months. In a post on X, CM Omar, said that they were off for an offsite to spend the day reviewing the last 19 months. “We are off for an offsite to spend the day taking stock of the last 19 months—the good, the not so good, and everything in between,” Omar wrote in a post on X. The participants had…

Texture is becoming increasingly popular as a design element (Canva) What makes a home luxurious? Is it the money spent on its interiors? Or is it the taste and vision of its owner? Though budget certainly plays a role, class and sophistication are not necessarily dictated by price tags alone. The style of a house is a reflection of the personality of its inhabitants. The fittings, the laminates, the wall colours, the flooring, the furnishings – all of them reflect the taste of the owner of the house. Just like fashion is influenced by trends, so is home design. What…

Raj Kundra and Shilpa Shetty MUMBAI: A special court has on Tuesday granted permission to money laundering accused and businessman Raj Kundra, to travel abroad to multiple countries between June and July for business purposes. The Enforcement Directorate (ED) had strongly opposed the travel plea, arguing that allowing the travel created a possibility of Kundra absconding and jumping bail conditions. Rejecting the objections raised by the investigative agency, the judge noted that the Look Out Circular issued against Kundra had already been cancelled by the Economic Offences Wing. “There is nothing on record to show that the applicant has misused…

New Delhi: Delhi govt will undertake the eighth economic census next year after the completion of the national population census, the second phase of which is likely to kick off next Feb.The Centre’s ministry of statistics and programme implementation has designated Delhi govt’s directorate of economics and statistics as the central nodal agency for the enumeration of all business establishments, including those in the informal sector. It will collect data on economic activities, ownership patterns and employment generation.“Delhi’s districts shall function as sub-agencies for the implementation of the census and related statistical activities,” according to the planning department’s June 1…

Hyderabad: The Enforcement Directorate’s probe into the alleged Andhra Pradesh liquor scam has uncovered an alleged transportation racket linked to the movement of liquor from depots to govt retail outlets.According to the investigation, a centralised liquor transportation tender floated by the Andhra Pradesh State Beverages Corporation Limited (APSBCL) in Oct 2020 was awarded at rates 15 to 20% higher than prevailing rates to a Delhi-based company, Sigma Supply Chain Solutions Pvt Ltd, which allegedly acted as a front entity for a syndicate. The ED is likely to arrest a few accused in the case soon.The agency found that the actual…

Chennai: A 22-year-old Nepalese national and two minors were arrested by Kilpauk police after they made obscene gestures at two women in Purasawalkam. The trio was apprehended by an auto-rickshaw driver and members of the public before being handed over to the police.According to police, the incident occurred on Purasawalkam High Road. A woman and her niece were walking towards the pharmacy, when three intoxicated youths approached them and asked for directions. Police said the youths made obscene gestures at the women.The women raised an alarm and sought assistance from an auto-rickshaw driver who was nearby. The auto driver and…

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The Motor Accident Claims Tribunal (MACT) passed its order on June 1, 2026 Pune: A Motor Accident Claims Tribunal (MACT) in the city has granted compensation of Rs2.38 crore to the family of a local businessman, who died following the collision of the SUV he was in and a truck on the Mumbai-Pune expressway in 2019.The tribunal held that the accident occurred due to the composite negligence of both the SUV driver and truck driver. Holding that both drivers were equally responsible, the tribunal apportioned negligence at 50% each between the SUV and truck drivers and directed the owners and…

Panaji: As the Konkani drama form, tiatr, completes 134 years, a group of third-year students of Don Bosco College, Panaji, have created a documentary, ‘Saath Podde – Every Curtain Tells A Story’. The film documents veterans of the tiatr stage and captures the art form through interviews, backstage moments and live performances.Student Siya Chodankar, who directed the short film, said it is set to begin doing the rounds of various film festivals soon.“The film offers an in-depth exploration of one of Goa’s most cherished performing arts traditions, documenting its history, evolution, and enduring relevance in contemporary society. Through the voices…