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The petitioner challenged orders passed by the Punjab State Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission concerning the placement of an electricity meter and an alleged delay in filing a revision petition. The petitioner, an 83-year-old senior citizen, requested condonation of delay beyond the prescribed period.Metre intalled at incorrect locationThe petitioner contested the Commission’s orders dated 26.05.2023 and 10.08.2023 in First Appeal No.562 of 2022. The original complaint was filed before the District Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission, Fatehgarh Sahib, in Complaint Case No.108 of 2018. The dispute arose after the electricity meter was initially installed at an incorrect location. Following the petitioner’s grievance,…

BENGALURU: State-owned Karnataka Soaps and Detergents Ltd (KSDL) will begin a two-year brand ambassador partnership with multi-lingual actress Tamannaah Bhatia Tuesday as part of a broader push to strengthen its market presence. The iconic Mysuru Sandal Soap will also be relaunched with refreshed and contemporary packaging. Tamannaah Bhatia Shuts Down Ozempic Rumours: ‘My Curves Are Not Going Anywhere’ “The initiative is expected to help create a strong market for the firm’s products in North India,” industries minister MB Patil said. “As part of the deal, she will not endorse similar products from private companies,” Patil said.KSDL currently manufactures 57 products,…

Hyderabad: Chief minister A Revanth Reddy on Monday said the Centre must look into the apprehensions raised by south Indian states over the possible injustice to them in the delimitation exercise.Revanth said an amicable formula was needed, warning that a delimitation exercise done on a population or pro-rata basis would result in injustice to the southern states. He said Prime Minister Narendra Modi should look into the issue before it becomes so huge that it would be difficult for anyone to solve.Addressing reporters at his residence , he said he would speak with the CMs of other states and that…

Chennai’s air pollution crisis is brought to life through an art exhibition where smog itself becomes the artist. ‘Pugai Padam’ showcases ‘smog plates’ collecting particulate matter from pollution hotspots, alongside installations depicting the harsh realities faced by residents. The campaign aims to confront the state’s inaction on the deepening environmental issue. Framed stencils of a red-wattled lapwing, a glowing sunrise, fish and a butterfly, rendered in ashy greys fill the walls. But what also catches your eye at this art exhibition is there is no artist’s name mentioned on any of the work. “It’s because the ‘artist’ of these works…

Ahmedabad: A three-day Indo-Swiss Blockchain Forum (ISBF) was inaugurated on Monday at Rashtriya Raksha University (RRU) on Monday. K Rajaraman, chairperson of the International Financial Services Centres Authority (IFSCA), said that blockchain led to a diffusion of accountability and the legal safety net disappeared. “We don’t want to be first, but rather the most certain with new technologies,” he added. Prof Claudio Tessone, head of the Blockchain Centre at the University of Zurich, said that poor economic and heavily centralized systems led to the concentration of power. TNN Source link

Prayagraj: Family members of at least seven devotees, including four women who visited Magh Mela, are searching for their loved ones, visiting Bhoole Bhatke Shivir and police stations in hopes of finding them.Umesh Tiwari, organiser of the Lost & Found camp, popularly known as Bhoole Bhatke Shivir, told TOI that volunteers, with the help of mela police, are looking for seven missing devotees. “Their family members have already lodged the missing complaint with the police stations concerned, and our volunteers are also searching for them with the help of digital and social media platforms.” The list of missing persons included…

Cuttack: A 32-year-old man, who sustained critical burn injuries after allegedly setting himself on fire in Cuttack district’s Banki area on Sunday, died while undergoing treatment at SCB Medical College and Hospital on Monday.Family members alleged he was harassed by a collectorate official for years for a job forcing him to take the extreme step. Police said the incident took place around 4.30 pm on Sunday at Bishnupur village under Banki. The deceased was identified as Amiya Singh, who allegedly poured petrol over himself and set himself ablaze about 300 metres from his house.Family members rushed him to a nearby…

Gurgaon: Haryana chief minister Nayab Singh Saini on Monday directed officials to ensure that a severely damaged stretch linking Dwarka Expressway and Umang Bhardwaj Chowk should be “pothole-free within 24 hours”. Taking cognisance of a complaint on the poor condition of the road from Umang Bhardwaj Chowk in Sector 10A via Gadoli up to Dwarka Expressway, Saini told officials to “remove encroachments immediately”. “Irrespective of the department concerned — whether HSIIDC, GMC or GMDA — necessary action must be taken as per rules to repair all roads and make them motorable within one month,” Saini said, while chairing a district…

Itanagar: Arunachal Pradesh CM Pema Khandu on Monday inaugurated the Tsari Taksing Gajang Shedup Dargeyling Monastery at Taksing, a remote border village in Upper Subansiri district adjoining the Tibet-China region, and reaffirmed the govt’s commitment to accelerating development, connectivity, and livelihood opportunities in frontier areas.Calling the event historic, Khandu said such a large public gathering was being witnessed for the first time in Taksing’s history. He praised the Nah Welfare Society, local leaders, and the district administration for successfully organising the programme despite the logistical challenges of the region’s remoteness.Guwahati: CM’s Pak-Link Claim Criticised, Sairang-Silchar Train Flagged Off, Eviction Drive…

Kanpur: Unidentified miscreants allegedly threw stones at the Kashi Mahakal Express in Kanpur district, breaking a window glass of the first air-conditioned (First AC) coach and spreading panic among passengers, the Government Railway Police (GRP) said on Monday.According to GRP, the incident occurred around 9 on Sunday night near Bhimsen railway station when the train, going from Varanasi to Indore, was moving towards Bhimsen after departing from Govindpuri railway station.GRP station in-charge Hemant said that the window glass of the first air-conditioned coach broke due to stone pelting. He said there was no report of any passenger being injured in…