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Bengaluru: A peaceful night’s sleep turned into a costly shock for a group of PG residents after thieves allegedly sneaked into their accommodation and stole eight mobile phones.According to a complaint filed by cab driver Darshan, 27, the incident happened on the night of May 28 at Sai Aradhya Luxury PG for Gents on Kudlu Main Road in Hosapalya.Darshan returned to the PG accommodation at 11pm and plugged in his two phones for charging before going to bed. His friends in other rooms had also kept their phones on charge.When Darshan woke up at 6am the following day, he was…
Hyderabad: Flexis targeting BJP MP Eatala Rajender surfaced at some locations in the city, triggering a political controversy on Sunday. BJP Telangana stated that its leader was being deliberately targeted by political rivals.The flexis, which surfaced at several locations, carried messages critical of Rajender and quickly drew attention from party workers and locals. The flexis carried slogans saying that Eatala did not do anything after joining the party except for being in groups and encouraging groupism.BJP Telangana lodged a complaint with police stating that these posters in Kukatpally should be investigated. BJP Telangana chief N Ramachander Rao condemned the campaign,…
CM Mohan Charan Majhi felicitates students at the VC conference in Bhubaneswar on Sunday Bhubaneswar: Governor and chancellor of universities, Dr Hari Babu Kambhampati, called upon universities to evolve into globally competitive, socially responsible and technologically advanced institutions while remaining rooted to Indian values.Inaugurating the two-day vice-chancellors’ conference on Sunday, he said universities are centres of knowledge, innovation and leadership and have a crucial responsibility in nation-building.Drawing attention to Odisha’s rich tribal heritage, the governor urged universities to undertake meaningful research on indigenous knowledge systems, tribal traditions and cultural preservation. He informed the gathering that publications documenting Particularly Vulnerable Tribal…
Rescue personnel fished out two bodies from the Cauvery River near Mettur Dam Salem: Two people drowned in the Cauvery River at the foot of the Mettur Dam on Sunday.Police said Susilkumar, 17, son of Mani from Periyampatti in Dharmapuri district, went to bathe in the river along with his relatives. He accidentally ventured deep into the water and was swept away, as he did not know swimming. Efforts by his relatives to rescue him were in vain.On being alerted, fire and rescue personnel, along with local police, launched a search operation. “During the search for the boy, we recovered…
Guwahati: Assam Royal Global University (RGU) is ready to fully implement NEP 2020, with students entering the final year under the four-year undergraduate programme (FYUGP).University officials said RGU has brought into force the necessary statutory provisions through appropriate amendments. “RGU is offering the FYUGP in 37 programs, which are over and above 14 other four-year professional programmes being offered by the university,” RGU said in a statement.Vice-chancellor Prof. Alak Kumar Buragohain said the university remains committed to research and that departments are preparing specific plans for meaningful graduate research based on the students’ aptitude, supported by training from experienced faculty.As…
Patna: Bihar’s beloved summer staples — the humble sattu drink and its famed mango varieties — received a national spotlight on Sunday as Prime Minister Narendra Modi highlighted them in the 134th edition of his ‘Mann Ki Baat’ broadcast, bringing the state’s culinary heritage to listeners across the country.While speaking about traditional summer beverages consumed in different parts of India, Modi referred to sattu, a drink made from roasted gram flour mixed with water and other ingredients, and highlighted its popularity in Bihar, Jharkhand and eastern Uttar Pradesh. He mentioned its value in helping people cope with intense summer heat…
JAISALMER: Tiffany Trump, daughter of US President Donald Trump, and her husband, Michael Boulos, visited the world-renowned Jaisalmer Fort, popularly known as Sonar Fort, during their two-day stay in the desert city. Accompanied by US Ambassador to India Sergio Gor, the couple explored the historic fort and experienced its rich cultural and architectural heritage. The distinguished guests entered the fort in a golf cart and travelled from the main entrance to Dussehra Chowk. Upon reaching the Raj Prasad Museum inside the fort, they were warmly welcomed by former Maharawal of Jaisalmer, Chaitanya Raj Singh. During their visit, the couple toured…
Dumka: Panic gripped residents after a large crocodile was spotted in the Gerua River near Sanaur village in Basantrai block of Godda district on Saturday, triggering concern among villagers and authorities.Residents said some villagers grazing cattle along the riverbank noticed the reptile — estimated to be 10 to 12 feet long — resting near the water. The sight caused instant alarm and prompted them to flee. Several villagers later captured photographs on mobile phones and uploaded them on social media.The sighting was reported to the forest department following which a team rushed to the spot and inspected multiple points along…
Kolkata: In a major win for community spirit, Behala residents have successfully reclaimed and restored the Roy Nagar Ground. It is a 18-cottah football ground that had been forcibly acquired by alleged land grabbers for over six years.The trouble began on Feb 20, 2020, when a self-proclaimed NGO named Banglar Bandhu—allegedly owned by Sujoy Bhadra, popular as ‘Kalighater Kaku’, seized the plot, said Nilanjana Rai, who became a victim of police brutality for protesting against its forcible occupation.Located on Roy Bahadur Road, near 14 number bus stop on Diamond Harbour Road, the ground has immense real-estate value.Since 1980, it had…
NEW DELHI: Satyabrata Kumar, former Enforcement Directorate (ED) special director and lead investigator in several high-profile money laundering cases, including those against Nirav Modi, Vijay Mallya and the Mahadev online betting app, has taken voluntary retirement from service (VRS).A 2004-batch Indian Revenue Service (IRS) officer of the Customs and Indirect Taxes cadre, Kumar was posted as Commissioner (Appeals) in Siliguri, West Bengal, after being repatriated from the ED a year ago.He served in the ED for nearly 12 years, making him one of the longest-serving officers on deputation in the agency.According to officials, the 48-year-old officer was granted approval by…