Browsing: India
Jaipur: The National Investigation Agency (NIA) Friday took over the investigation into Rajasthan’s largest-ever seizure of illegal explosives after Nagaur police handed over the case files, documents and evidence in compliance with a Feb 2 order from the Union Ministry of Home Affairs.The case pertains to the recovery of nearly 10,000 kg of explosives from Harsaur village under the Thawla police station area in Nagaur district.According to sources, given the magnitude and seriousness of the seizure—considered the largest ever in Rajasthan involving illegal explosives—the home ministry decided to entrust the probe to NIA. Speaking to TOI, Nagaur Superintendent of Police…
Nagpur: A ₹15-crore frozen freshwater fish processing centre will be set up in Gondia district, marking a major step towards value addition and industrial growth in Vidarbha’s fisheries sector. The project, which was showcased at Advantage Vidarbha exhibition, aims to reduce dependence on imports and create an integrated ecosystem around fish processing and allied industries.Speaking on the project, Pratap Goswami of the Vidarbha Fisheries Association said the facility will be developed on 1.45 acre and will be one of its kind in India, focusing on pangasius fillet processing. The plant will have a total processing capacity of 12,000 tonne annually,…
FILE Ranchi: Several schools across the state on Friday tuned into the ninth edition of ‘Pariksha Pe Charcha’ through the online mode as PM Narendra Modi addressed and interacted with students across the country ahead of the upcoming exam season.The programme was telecast live in all govt schools, where students attentively watched the interaction. A total of 3,96,717 students from Classes VI to XII across govt schools participated in the programme, said a statement from the Jharkhand Education Project Council. Along with the students, 25,999 teachers from the govt schools also listened to the broadcast.From Exam Stress to Life Skills:…
Vadodara: A property tax recovery notice issued by the Vadodara Municipal Corporation (VMC) for a dues amount of just Rs 5 has left many residents amused and surprised. The notice was issued to a property owner in Bavamanpura area of Wadi.The notice, dated Jan 3, recently went viral on social media. It stated that the resident was required to pay property tax dues of Rs 5 along with 18% interest. It further warned that failure to clear the dues could result in the property being seized and auctioned. The property owner was asked to pay the amount within three days,…
Varanasi: The IRRI South Asia Regional Centre (ISARC), Varanasi, hosted Padma Bhushan Ram Badan Singh and Padma Shri Ashok Kumar Singh, two of India’s most eminent agricultural scientists, during their visit to the institute on Thursday.The director of ISARC, Sudhanshu Singh, welcomed both dignitaries and highlighted their valuable contributions in strengthening agricultural research, policy engagement, and science-led solutions for farmers.During an interaction with ISARC scientists and staff, R B Singh said this was his first visit to ISARC, and he felt truly privileged to be there. He was impressed by the quality of scientific work, the research environment, and the…
T’puram: As part of ongoing Vizhinjam port-led industrialization drive, Kerala Industrial Infrastructure Development Corporation (Kinfra) identified more than 500 acres in the district to support industrial clusters and allied infrastructure linked to Vizhinjam International Seaport.Of these, 506 acres were identified in Neyyattinkara taluk and 50 acres were acquired in Kattakada taluk. Of the 506 acres, 400 acres were identified at Kulathoor panchayat, while 106 acres were identified at Perumkadavila near Neyyattinkara. Land will be acquired through a land purchase model with compensation to owners. In the state budget, finance minister K N Balagopal earmarked Rs 1,000 crore for Kinfra to…
Kolkata: Eight persons were arrested on Friday after cops busted a fake call centre operating from a condo in Behala. Officers said Junaid Ali, Md Sakir, Md Khurshid Akhtar, Shadab Khan, Kundan Roy, Md Hussain Ahmed Khan, Zakir Khan and Sk Amirulla, posed Microsoft’s tech support and targeted victims in the US. “Victims were persuaded to install remote access tools enabling the accused to take control of computers without authorisation. This was used to hack banking portals and extract funds”, said Joint CP (Crime & Traffic) Rupesh Kumar. Cops seized five laptops, two routers and twelve mobile phones, along with…
Srinagar, Feb 06: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Friday announced that his government is finalising a structured roadmap for the regularisation of daily wagers and casual labourers, offering renewed hope to nearly 60,000 workers across Jammu and Kashmir who have spent decades in government service without job security or social protection.Speaking during his budget speech in the Legislative Assembly, the Chief Minister acknowledged the long and often overlooked contribution of daily wagers. “My government is committed to taking care of those who have given the prime years of their life to public service. We will examine the Cabinet Sub-Committee’s report…
Thane: A fire broke out in the meter room of a residential building in Khopat area of the city on Friday evening, a civic official said, adding that nobody was injured in the incident. Electrical installations and around 20 electricity meters were damaged, he said.The fire broke out in the meter room located on the ground floor of B1 wing of Ganesh Villa Society around 6 pm, said disaster management cell chief Yasin Tadvi. A fire engine controlled the blaze within 20 minutes. Source link
New Delhi: The death of a 25-year-old man in west Delhi’s Janakpuri once again highlights how open, poorly maintained pits continue to lead to casualties and serious injuries in the city. Despite warnings and past incidents, many pits remain uncovered, unguarded and inadequately marked, posing a constant threat to the public.In June 2023, a 51-year-old man, along with his auto, fell into a 12-foot-deep pit in northeast Delhi’s Harsh Vihar, leading to his death. An inquiry revealed that the pit had neither warning signs nor protective coverings. The incident came to light only after a passerby noticed the auto in…