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Lucknow: Public participation is essential to make Lucknow the country’s number one city in sanitation, said state urban development minister, AK Sharma, on Wednesday while chairing a review meeting on Swachh Survekshan 2026 at Sangam Auditorium.The minister said that Lucknow had improved its standing in sanitation, but officials must now focus on achieving the top spot.He instructed officials to ensure that no garbage heaps remain visible anywhere in the city and asked them to resolve sewage-related complaints on priority.He also directed the civic body to conduct special sanitation drives around hospitals, hotels and commercial areas. Officials were asked to expedite…
Bhagalpur: A pre-monsoon accompanied by thunderstorm in the last two days destroyed bird nests, resulting in the death of hundreds of fowls along the Ganga riverbanks in Naugachia sub-division of Bhagalpur. Carcasses of Ganga mynas (bird) were found scattered particularly in Khirni Ghat area, with damaged nests seen on trees.According to estimates, over 300 birds died in the storm, many of them semi-adult, along with some adult birds.Local residents and bird watchers reported several injured birds struggling on the ground and initiated rescue efforts. A schoolteacher from Khirni Ghat and environmentalist Anamika Kumari informed the forest department, following which a…
Photos related to accident at Chomu in which 3 pilgrims from Maharashtra on their way to Khatu Shyamji were killed and 9 others were injuredPhotos related to accident at Chomu in which 3 pilgrims from Maharashtra on their way to Khatu Shyamji were killed and 9 others were injuredPhotos related to accident at Chomu in which 3 pilgrims from Maharashtra on their way to Khatu Shyamji were killed and 9 others were injuredPhotos related to accident at Chomu in which 3 pilgrims from Maharashtra on their way to Khatu Shyamji were killed and 9 others were injuredPhotos related to accident…
Gorakhpur: Faculty members of the department of forensic medicine and toxicology at All India Institute of Medical Sciences Gorakhpur represented the institute at the International Association of Forensic Sciences (IAFS) 2026 Conference held in Sofia, Bulgaria, on May 25. The team conducted scientific workshop titled ‘Artificial Intelligence Assisted Age Estimation and Injury Interpretation: AI Tools Revolutionizing and Transforming Medicolegal Examination”, focusing on growing role of AI in forensic age estimation, injury interpretation, medico-legal documentation and forensic decision-making.The workshop was chaired by Nilesh Tumram, professor and head of forensic medicine and toxicology at Government Medical College, Nandurbar, Maharashtra. Manoj B Parchake,…
Kolkata: Residents of Beleghata and Tiljala, who have received civic demolition notices for their homes of a decade, on Wednesday queued up at the KMC for a hearing before the special hearing officer. The Beleghata properties were promoted or owned by local strongman Raju Naskar.The notice directed Beleghata locals to meet KMC officials with their property deeds and stamp papers in 48 hours. After a day-long hearing, the residents were asked to wait for further communication. “We came to the hearing, hoping for a demolition exemption,” said a resident. A KMC official said, “To do justice to actual beneficiaries, we…
‘Virgin River’ actor Stewart McLean’s final moments are under scrutiny following his death, now treated as a homicide. His last known communication was a text about an upcoming shoot, sent before his disappearance. Authorities discovered his remains after a missing person investigation escalated, leaving friends and colleagues seeking justice. TRIGGER WARNING: This article contains gruesome details of murder and violence, which could be triggering for some readers.‘Virgin River’ star Stewart McLean passed away on May 22. As of now, the cause of his passing has not yet been revealed, as the case is being treated as a homicide investigation. Amid…
During the extended period, foundation work and other essential redevelopment activities will be undertaken at the affected platforms. Mumbai: Central Railway has extended the Traffic & Power Block at Platforms 16 and 17 of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus (CSMT) for redevelopment work being executed by the Rail Land Development Authority (RLDA), with the block now continuing till June 13. During the extended period, foundation work and other essential redevelopment activities will be undertaken at the affected platforms.As a result, some of the Mail/Express services will continue to be short-terminated till Dadar and some till Thane, an official said. It includes…
New Delhi: After securing a conviction in a case within 18 days, Delhi Police has set a new benchmark by securing conviction in a snatching case within just 12 days.Sources said the push is part of a broader directive from the MHA and the police chief to fast-track cases registered under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS).The incident occurred on May 14 near Gandhi Market Gol Chakkar in central Delhi’s IP Estate. The complainant, a taxi driver from Aligarh, dropped passengers and was resting in his vehicle when a man snatched his mobile phone and tried to flee.DCP (Central) Rohit Rajbir…
Bengaluru: A 27-year-old man allegedly died after being brutally assaulted by the husband and relatives of his former lover in Shyamanna Garden, leading to Byatarayanapura police registering a murder case.The deceased, Mohammed Kashif, was a resident of Beedi Colony in Ramanagara district and a painter by profession. He was in love with a woman a few years ago, but they later separated due to unknown reasons. Around four years ago, the woman married Mohammed Akbar, a resident of Shyamanna Garden, and lives there with her husband and his family.According to a complaint filed by Kashif’s younger brother, Mohammed Imran, the…
Key Meeting In June 2nd Week, Aspirants Knock AICC Doors For 2 Vacant BerthsHyderabad: With the Congress govt set to complete two-and-a-half years in office on June 7, the focus has shifted back to long-pending cabinet expansion and a possible reshuffle, with the party high command reportedly keen on filling the two vacant berths in the Telangana cabinet.Sources indicated that chief minister A Revanth Reddy could also discuss a wider cabinet reshuffle with the Congress leadership as the party begins preparing for the next electoral cycle.Telangana Secretariat New Telangana Secretariat was inaugurated in Hyderadad by the Chief Minister K Chandrashekar…