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Prayagraj: The “Yaksh App” has helped Pratapgarh police arrest a wanted accused who had been absconding for the past 12 years and carried a Rs 1 lakh reward.The app enabled police to compile updated details on criminals by verifying their credentials at their native towns and residences, speeding up investigations and helping gather information on their whereabouts.On Saturday, police arrested a hardened criminal, Bhanu Prakash Dubey alias Vicky (40) of Sangiyapur, who had been living in Surat, Gujarat, under a fake identity.SP (Pratapgarh) Deepak Bhukar told TOI that a continuous campaign is underway to verify the status of absconding criminals…

Bhubaneswar: Tobacco consumption among adults in Odisha has declined marginally over the past five years, but alcohol use, particularly among men, remains significantly higher than the national average, according to the latest National Family Health Survey (NFHS-6, 2023-24). At the national level, tobacco use has declined, while alcohol consumption among men shows only marginal changes from 18.7% in NFHS-5 to 18.9% in NFHS-6.The survey shows that 22.8% of women in Odisha use tobacco, far higher than the national average of 8.4%, although the state saw a fall from 26.1% in NFHS-5 (2019-21). Among men, 48.3% in Odisha consume tobacco, again…

Jhansi: Bundelkhand University has put in place extensive high-tech arrangements for smooth and transparent conduct of the Uttar Pradesh Combined B Ed Entrance Examination 2026, scheduled to be held across 1011 examination centres in 72 districts of the state on Sunday. Around 4.45 lakh candidates are expected to appear for the examination, which will beconducted in two sessions.To ensure fair process and exam free of unfair means, the university has deployed 142 University Representatives who will monitor the conduct of the examination in various districts. Vice-Chancellor of Bundelkhand University, Prof Mukesh Pandey, who has been personally supervising the preparations for…

Ludhiana: A brief spell of pre-monsoon rain on Saturday stranded commuters in deep mud and heavy traffic while exposing critical infrastructure delays just weeks before the rainy season begins.The downpour overwhelmed major roads, turning key transit points into treacherous bottlenecks. Driving conditions deteriorated rapidly across high-traffic zones, including Haibowal, Chander Nagar, and Model Town. Low-lying railway underpasses and major intersections were submerged under several feet of water, trapping drivers and triggering gridlock that choked the city’s main arterial links.Unfinished municipal works compounded the chaos. Authorities have left multiple residential and commercial roads dug up to install sub-surface water and sewerage…

Noida: A 21-year-old man who was travelling on a bike died after he was hit by an unidentified vehicle on a highway near Dery Machha village under the Badalpur police station area on Saturday.The deceased, Himanshu, 21, was a resident of Utaralsi village under the Jarcha police station area. Police have launched an investigation to trace the vehicle involved in the incident.Locals informed police about the accident via the emergency helpline. A team reached the spot and found the man grievously hurt. He was rushed to a hospital but doctors declared him dead on arrival.The body has been sent for…

Pune: A section of students from the Savitribai Phule Pune University has objected to the university’s decision to conduct postgraduate and undergraduate entrance examinations for the 2026-27 academic year in a fully online format instead of holding them at designated exam centres.A circular issued on May 5, 2026, had initially stated that students would need to report to exam centres to take online tests. Many applicants, however, recently received emails informing them that the exams would now be conducted remotely, allowing candidates to appear from their chosen locations.Abhishek Shelkar, a second-year MA political science student and member of the University…

Vice-president CP Radhakrishnan with CM Pramod Sawant inaugurating the Mario Miranda exhibition in Panaji Panaji: Vice-president C P Radhakrishnan and governor Pusapati Ashok Gajapathi Raju, at an event to celebrate Goa’s 40th statehood day, stressed on preserving Goa’s ecology, coastline, rivers, forest, and heritage with sustainable development.Addressing the gathering at Kala Academy, Panaji, Radhakrishnan said, “Let’s us work together to build a Goa that remains vibrant in culture, strong in economy, compassionate in society, secure in its future, and important partners in the national vision which is Atmanirbhar Bharat”.Radhakrishnan said that the blue economy is growing, and people’s interest in…

Chandigarh: Chandigarh Police has arrested a man for allegedly attempting to smuggle heroin in the city. The accused, Gulshan (32), is a resident of Bapudham Colony, Sector 26.A team from Sector-26 police station was on patrol in the Bapudham Colony area to keep a check on anti-social elements when they intercepted the accused near block No. 725 on suspicion.During the search, police recovered 11.56 grams of heroin from his possession. He was subsequently taken to the police station, where a case was registered under relevant sections of the NDPS Act.Police said the accused has a criminal background, with five previous…

Lucknow: The management of Dr APJ Abdul Kalam Technical University has said it will use artificial intelligence-based mechanism to prepare seating plan in the upcoming examination and marking of attendance.“The university has introduced admit cards with a special barcode. By scanning the barcode, invigilators can access complete student details. On detecting any tampering, the student will be barred from entering the examination hall,” said vice-chancellor Prof JP Pandey.Invigilators will also mark attendance with the scanner, take student’s photograph and scan first page of the answer booklet. Both the invigilator and the examinee will digitally sign the attendance on the invigilator’s…

Patna: Residents of Mitra Mandal Colony and adjoining localities in Saket Vihar, Anisabad, are facing severe hardship as an uprooted tree, which fell nearly 36 hours ago, continues to block the main access road, with authorities yet to remove the obstruction.The fallen tree has completely cut off the route connecting the colony to surrounding areas, forcing residents to take long detours even for daily necessities. The situation has become particularly difficult for office-goers and school and college students who are being compelled to use alternative routes.“The road blockade has disrupted normal life. Students, working professionals and residents are facing immense…