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Lucknow: Lucknow University (LU) on Monday expelled three students with immediate effect on charges of disrupting the movement of the vice-chancellor (VC) and attempt to damage his vehicle.The students are Prem Prakash Yadav (MA I Hindi), Shashi Prakash alias Prince Prakash (MA I public administration) and Harshit Shukla (LLB III-year sem II). Prem Yadav is a member of Samajwadi Chhatra Sabha and Prince and Harshit are members of National Students Union of India.The incident took place on April 28 when the students were protesting against fee hike in some courses. The students had gone to meet the VC, but when…
Patna: CM Samrat Choudhary on Monday directed that payments under all social security pension schemes must be credited to beneficiaries’ bank accounts on the 10th of every month without fail. Chairing a review meeting of the social welfare department, he stressed strict adherence to timelines so beneficiaries receive support on time.The CM also ordered close, technology-based monitoring of services delivered at Anganwadi centres. He said regular and effective functioning of all Anganwadi centres across the state must be ensured so that prescribed services reach beneficiaries within the scheduled time. Social welfare minister Shweta Gupta was present during the review meeting.Samrat…
Jaipur: The state govt has approved four new assistant engineer (electricity) offices under Jaipur Vidyut Vitran Nigam (JVVNL), including Prithviraj Nagar (North and South) and Narayan Vihar as well as Todra in Sawai Madhopur.The approval includes creation of four assistant engineer posts, aimed at strengthening power infrastructure and ensuring faster resolution of consumer complaints in these rapidly expanding localities. The move follows a Budget 2026–27 announcement, with the finance department now clearing the proposal and JVVNL issuing operational orders.Narayan Vihar and Prithviraj Nagar (North) subdivisions will fall under Jaipur City Circle (North), while Prithviraj Nagar (South) will come under Circle…
Chandrapur: A lost ancient settlement believed to be one of the earliest habitations linked to present-day Chandrapur has been identified near the confluence of Irai and Jharpat rivers, according to local historian and researcher Prof Suresh Chopane. The site, known today as Bor Rith, has yielded archaeological evidence spanning from the Stone Age to Satavahana, Vakataka and Yadava periods, suggesting a long and continuous history of human occupation.Prof Chopane said this lost settlement lies outside flood-prone zone near the river confluence and is presently occupied by agricultural fields. Artefacts recovered here date back nearly 10,000 years. Discoveries include Stone Age…
Dhanbad: Ending a two-month-long deadlock, the district administration and the Dhanbad Bar Association (DBA) on Monday agreed over a 30-feet wide approach road connecting a newly built warehouse to the Dhanbad Main Road through the district court premises.A DBA delegation led by its president Radeshyam Goswami and met Dhanbad sub-divisional officer (SDO) Lokesh Barange and district officials. During the meeting, it was mutually agreed to prune the width of the proposed road by 10 feet from its original plan of 40 feet. “Discussions were also held regarding vacant land available within the court premises,” Goswami said.“It was also agreed that…
Gorakhpur: Once a neglected natural waterbody on the northern edge of the city, Chiluatal has been transformed into a modern tourist destination under the Uttar Pradesh govt’s development initiative.Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath will formally inaugurate the tourism development and beautification project at Chiluatal on Tuesday. Developed at a cost of Rs 20.39 crore, the project has been executed on the lines of the successful rejuvenation of Ramgarh Tal, which has emerged as one of eastern Uttar Pradesh’s most popular tourist attractions. Officials believe Chiluatal will similarly evolve into a hub for tourism, recreation and local employment.According to Rajendra Prasad Yadav,…
Students sing ‘Vande Mataram’ in the morning assembly on Monday Kolkata: ‘Vande Mataram’ was introduced in school prayers across the state on Monday. But though the first two stanzas were sung properly, many students faced challenges with the remaining four stanzas as they were unfamiliar with them. Teachers were assigned to help students learn the lyrics and tune.Following a recent state govt order, schools formally introduced ‘Vande Mataram’ when they reopened after summer vacation on Monday. Several schools played the song during the prayer and followed the rhythm, while some asked students to arrive a bit early to practise.Jadavpur Vidyapith…
Reiterates addicts are victims, not criminals; assures rehab centres; links crackdown to national security; says those who fled J&K will be tracked down Younus Rashid Kulgam, Jun 01: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Monday said the anti-drug campaign launched 51 days ago had evolved into a mass movement across Jammu and Kashmir. “Fifty-one days ago, we attempted to ignite a spark of change. Today, I firmly believe that when people unite, even a small spark can transform the destiny of an entire region. With the active participation of the people of Jammu and Kashmir, that spark has now become a symbol…
US President Donald Trump lashed out at Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu during a phone call on Monday over Israel’s escalation in Lebanon, two US officials and a third source told Axios.This comes as Iran threatened to suspend negotiations with the US over Israel’s actions in Lebanon. According to US official, Trump called Netanyahu “crazy” and accused him of ingratitude. The sources also said Trump blocked Israel’s plan to strike Beirut.”You’re f****** crazy. You’d be in prison if it weren’t for me. I’m saving your a**. Everybody hates you now. Everybody hates Israel because of this,” Trump said, as quoted…
Mumbai: Chief minister Devendra Fadnavis on Monday directed the Maharashtra State Road Transport Corporation (MSRTC) to fast-track the creation of a statewide charging-station network to support the planned scale-up of e-buses under the ‘Viksit Maharashtra’ vision.The state targets conversion of 50% of the ST fleet to electric by 2029, 80% by 2035 and 100% by 2047, the CM said. MSRTC has a fleet of 14,500 buses and is set to increase it to 22,000 in 2-3 years.The directives were issued at a review meeting on MSRTC’s e-bus programme held at the Chief Minister’s official residence, Varsha. Transport minister Pratap Sarnaik…