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Student protester Prem Nayak said it was the seventh day of the hunger strike and claimed that Mahendra and Kush Mahto, who were on either side of protesting leader Devendra Nath Mahto, were “very weak”. RANCHI: A JPSC-JSSC aspirant on Sunday said two students on hunger strike were in a weak condition as the agitation over alleged irregularities in recruitment examinations continued in Ranchi, while protesters demanded direct talks with Jharkhand chief minister Hemant Soren.Student protester Prem Nayak said it was the seventh day of the hunger strike and claimed that Mahendra and Kush Mahto, who were on either side…
Kolkata: Following a directive from Nabanna, Lalbazar’s top brass has instructed all divisions to re-examine pending Pocso cases, including those where chargesheets are yet to be filed and those currently under trial. Officers have been asked to take necessary steps to ensure the cases reach their logical conclusion.The law requires police to complete investigations in Pocso Act cases within two months, or 60 days, from the date the information is recorded. However, for default bail under Section 187 of the BNSS, the outer statutory limit remains 90 days if the offence carries a punishment of 10 years or life imprisonment.Lalbazar,…
Despite their significant contribution, women without land titles face challenges in accessing government schemes, institutional credit, and agricultural benefits Efforts are underway to address this, including adding a gender column in land records.Photo Credit : ( Umer Mehraj/Rising Kashmir ) Source link
According to the National Centre for Seismology (NCS), the earthquake occurred at around 10 pm on Saturday, while the 3.3-magnitude tremor was recorded at 5.33 am on Sunday. NASHIK: A mild earthquake followed by tremors hit Maharashtra’s Nashik, causing cracks in houses in some areas of the district, officials said on Sunday.There was no report of any loss of life, they said.An earthquake of 4.3 magnitude struck Nashik at 10 pm on Saturday, followed by a tremor of 3.3 magnitude at 5.33 am on Sunday, as per the National Centre for Seismology (NCS).A 4.3-magnitude earthquake followed by a 3.3-magnitude tremor…
Four armed men held an elderly couple hostage in their north Delhi bungalow (AI image used for representational purpose only). NEW DELHI: Four armed men allegedly held an elderly couple hostage in their bungalow and assaulted them before fleeing with cash and valuables worth over Rs 1 crore in north Delhi’s Roop Nagar early Friday.Taresh Baisiwala (74) runs an auto-parts business in Kashmere Gate and lives with his wife, Archana (70). Both sustained minor injuries.At 2.30 am, the elderly man woke up to use the bathroom, but the taps had run dry. He opened the door and stepped outside to…
No Rain Check For Exams: As exams draw closer, many schools are holding extra classes to cover portions disrupted by rain holidays Mangaluru: Repeated rain holidays in Dakshina Kannada have left schools struggling to complete the syllabus ahead of first-term examinations, prompting institutions to hold extra classes, trim non-core periods and press for full-day Saturdays.While students eagerly track holiday announcements after every spell of heavy rain, schools say the loss of teaching days is now beginning to affect academic schedules.Deputy director of public instruction (DDPI) Shashidhara GS said the department is assessing the weather situation and is likely to decide…
Mount Abu and Udaipur are among the popular choices Ahmedabad: Nearby hills and destinations within driving distance of Ahmedabad are attracting holidaymakers for the Independence Day weekend as many travellers favour a relaxed two-day break over long journeys and sightseeing-heavy itineraries.Mount Abu, resorts in and around Abu Road and Udaipur are among the popular choices, particularly for families and groups, travel agents said. Easy access by road and shorter travel times are influencing bookings for the weekend.“People are increasingly looking at destinations they can reach by road in a few hours. The preference is for resorts, greenery, and a relaxed…
Election officials on Saturday urged residents to check their status on the district collectorate website and report any discrepancies Pune: Nearly 17 lakh voter records in the district have been flagged under the absent, shifted, dead, duplicate and others (ASDDO) category during the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls, accounting for almost 20% of Pune’s 90 lakh registered voters.Election officials on Saturday urged residents to check their status on the district collectorate website and report any discrepancies. They clarified that inclusion in the ASDDO list did not automatically mean deletion from the electoral roll. The category was meant…
Mapusa: Mandrem police arrested a Japanese national for allegedly staying in India without a valid visa or required travel documents. The accused, identified as Arifumi, son of Masato Tomiyama, was apprehended during a routine local verification near Madhalamaj in Mandrem on Friday.According to police, Tomiyama was found residing in the area without valid travel documents since the evening of Aug 7. Police said his stay was in violation of immigration regulations and subsequently registered an offence against him under sections of the Immigration and Foreigners Act, 2025.The arrest followed a local verification conducted by police personnel in the area. Officials…
BJP national president Nitin Nabin Chandigarh: Amid dissent within its state unit and renewed speculation over a possible reunion with SAD ahead of the 2027 assembly elections, Punjab BJP president Kewal Singh Dhillon met party national president Nitin Nabin to discuss election preparations and organisational issues.The meeting came against the backdrop of fresh speculation about a possible BJP-SAD reunion following SAD president Sukhbir Singh Badal’s meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi. SAD on Saturday also extended support to Women’s Reservation Bill, besides supporting Union govt’s proposal to increase parliamentary seats by 50% in all states, adding to speculation about a…