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Surat: A local court on Friday refused to stay the Southern Gujarat Chamber of Commerce and Industry’s vice-president election or its result, clearing the way for polling scheduled on May 24.The court was approached by chartered accountant Hardik Kakadiya, who challenged the arbitration and mediation process linked to VP election disputes within SGCCI. The chamber has around 14,000 members, and the vice-president election is seen as significant because the elected VP is traditionally elevated to the post of president the following year.In his plea, Kakadiya sought a stay on both the election and its outcome, alleging that the dispute resolution…
Varanasi: Municipal commissioner Himanshu Nagpal has given officials a 15-day ultimatum to clean and repair all gully pits on a war footing.To tackle waterlogging ahead of the monsoon, the Varanasi Municipal Corporation is cleaning all small and large drains, sewers, and gully pits across the city.On Thursday, mayor Ashok Kumar Tiwari reviewed the progress of drain cleaning and development works with officers from various departments. With the monsoon approaching, he stressed timely completion and quality, issuing strict directives to officials.He directed all departments to coordinate, warning that negligent officers would face strict action. To bring speed and transparency, accountability was…
The SIT is expected to soon submit its report to state police chief, recommending action against four gunmen involved in the incident Thiruvananthapuram: The special investigation team (SIT) probing the assault on Youth Congress workers during Nava Kerala Sadas in Alappuzha in 2023 reportedly found that the physical assault by former chief minister Pinarayi Vijayan’s security personnel was against rules and procedures.The SIT is expected to soon submit its report to state police chief, recommending action against four gunmen involved in the incident. After examining the visuals of the incident, SIT concluded that the assault on Youth Congress workers by…
Kolkata: State Congress president Subhankar Sarkar on Friday urged Bengal govt to consider amending the West Bengal Animal Slaughter Control Act, 1950, with the livelihood of hundreds of people involved with the cattle and milk trade at stake.”There are thousands of people in the villages who are involved in cattle-rearing and milk trade. They are from both Hindu and Muslim communities. If a law is made, that has to be done keeping the socio-economic condition in mind,” Sarkar said. “Govt can think of amending the existing law. Local administration has to see that decision of the govt does not create…
Kolahoi melting faster than nature can replenish, warns KU study Abid Bashir Srinagar, May 22: High above the pine forests and alpine valleys of Kashmir, a silent collapse is underway. The ancient Kolahoi Glacier — long considered the Valley’s frozen savings bank of water — is now losing ice faster than nature can replenish it, exposing an unfolding climate emergency that scientists say could redefine Kashmir’s hydrological future. A landmark study by researchers from University of Kashmir has revealed that the glacier has entered repeated phases of aggressive retreat since 1980, with the most devastating losses recorded after 2000. The findings paint a troubling picture—Kashmir’s…
Countries substantially aligned with the International Code of Marketing of Breast-milk Substitutes report exclusive breastfeeding rates of 54%, compared with 24% in countries with no legal measures. This was stated in the latest report put out on the occasion of World Breastfeeding Protection Day on May 21, assessing the extent to which the code has been implemented by various countries.India was among the countries categorised as “Substantially aligned with the Code” and its last health survey (2019-21) showed that almost 64% children under six months were exclusively breastfed, a substantial improvement from 55% in 2015-16. The report was prepared by…
Thane, May 21 (ANI): A fire broke out in several shops in the Gaondevi Market near the Thane district station complex, in Thane on Thursday. (ANI Video Grab) Thane: The Thursday tragedy at the Gaondevi vegetable market, which claimed two lives and left three injured, has triggered strong political backlash, with leaders across party lines blaming the civic administration for failing to act despite repeated warnings.Activists said the three-level structure, visited by thousands daily, was a “potential disaster site” because of multiple safety violations. The ground floor housed the vegetable market, the basement was used for parking, and the first…
New Delhi: Two passengers suffered minor injuries after three Delhi Transport Corporation (DTC) buses rammed into one another on Mathura Road in central Delhi on Friday, police said.A PCR call regarding the accident was received in the morning, following which teams reached the spot. Two of the injured were given medical treatment. The buses were badly damaged in the collision.Traffic movement on the busy Mathura Road stretch was briefly disrupted following the incident. Police said they are examining the sequence of events that led to the collision. Source link
Bengaluru: A war of words broke out between Congress and BJP Friday, a day after the state govt decided to withdraw criminal cases linked to the 2022 communal riots in Aland of Kalaburagi district. A total of 52 cases, including seven linked to the Aland riots, have been withdrawn.While BJP alleged minority appeasement, Congress defended the move, saying politically motivated cases had been withdrawn after due diligence and legal scrutiny.On March 1, 2022, some BJP workers wanted to perform a purification ritual of Shivalinga idol inside at Hazrat Ladle Mashak Dargah in Aland taluk, alleging it had been desecrated. The…
Retired IAS officer Akunuri Murali has resigned as chairperson of the Telangana Education Commission (TEC) four months before the end of his term. He had taken charge of TEC in Sept 2024. Hyderabad: Retired IAS officer Akunuri Murali has resigned as chairperson of the Telangana Education Commission (TEC) four months before the end of his term. He had taken charge of TEC in Sept 2024.In a letter dated May 22, addressed to the chief secretary, Murali stated that since the task of submitting a comprehensive report on education reforms, with recommendations, had been completed, he was resigning from the post.While…