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Koraput: A Class X student was expelled from a govt residential school in Rayagada district on Wednesday, and a police complaint was filed against him, a day after a video purportedly showing him and a few other senior students assaulting more than 20 junior hostel inmates with sticks and coconut fronds, went viral.The incident took place at the hostel of Revolkona High School under Kolnara block, which is run by the state govt’s SC and ST development department, on Sunday night. It came to light after the video surfaced on social media on Tuesday, prompting the authorities to initiate disciplinary…
Under the earlier regime, consumers drawing more than 5% above their approved CD had to pay a 25% surcharge on their entire electricity bill Gurgaon: Haryana has eased electricity regulations to reduce costs and improve operational flexibility for industrial and commercial consumers.Haryana Electricity Regulatory Commission (HERC) has raised the threshold for surcharge-free excess demand from 105% to 110% of a consumer’s approved contract demand (CD), allowing factories and businesses to absorb temporary spikes in electricity use without penalty. A 20% surcharge will now apply to consumption between 110% and 115% of sanctioned load, while the existing 25% surcharge continues beyond…
Aizawl: Mizoram CM Lalduhoma on Wednesday expressed deep sympathy with the people of Assam over the devastating floods that have recently struck the state.Speaking as chief guest at the student induction programme at a university in Guwahati, Lalduhoma said the people of Mizoram stand in solidarity with those who have lost their lives, remain missing or have been displaced by the calamity.He said although Mizoram and Assam are separate states, they share a close and interdependent relationship. “We depend on each other in many ways, pursue common developmental aspirations and maintain strong people-to-people ties,” he said, adding that many Assamese…
Times News NetworkKanpur: Continuous rain in Kanpur affected normal life. On Wednesday morning, a tree fell near Brahmadev Chauraha in the Rawatpur police station area, injuring Dial 112 motorcycle-borne policemen Akhand Pratap Singh and Pushpendra. Both policemen were admitted to a private hospital for treatment. Motorcycle that was trapped under the tree, later pulled out. Source link
Residents alleged that the lack of routine trimming and maintenance by the municipal corporation (MC) has defeated the purpose of creating a community space for fitness and recreation. Ludhiana: Unchecked wild growth and official neglect have turned a green belt in Bhai Randhir Singh (BRS) Nagar into a safety hazard, leaving sports courts unusable and raising fears of snakes and insects among nearby residents during the ongoing monsoon season.The abandoned stretch, which houses basketball and badminton courts, has become virtually inaccessible due to thick bushes and overgrown grass. Residents alleged that the lack of routine trimming and maintenance by the…
Mangaluru: Three students of NITK Surathkal, were caught by the college’s Anti-Drug Committee (ADC) after around 290 grams of ganja packed in several small packets, was allegedly found in their possession. City police commissioner Sudheer Kumar Reddy CH said the institution had stepped up surveillance and begun conducting checks following drug-awareness drives. During one such check, three students were allegedly found with ganja, and authorities alerted the police.Medical tests confirmed that the students had consumed the substance, and an FIR was registered under sections 8 (c) and 27 (b) of the narcotic drugs and psychotropic substances (NDPS) Act.The student who…
Mysuru: Mysuru City Corporation’s (MCC) drive to clear footpath encroachments has slowed, with permanent structures continuing to occupy pedestrian space in key parts of the city.In the heart of Mysuru, pedestrians continue to face obstacles as electricity poles and Sulabh toilets remain located directly on footpaths. A toilet has been built on footpath space near Sanskrit College on Chamaraja Double Road, and another has come up on Dewan’s Road near the Devaraja Urs Road junction. Electricity poles on NS Road near Freedom Fighters Park have also been causing inconvenience to the public.Residents and commuters say the drive’s purpose is defeated…
Devotees carry Gangajal during kanwar yatra on Wednesday Ghaziabad: Three people, including a minor, headed to Haridwar on a bike for a kanwar pilgrimage, died after they crashed into a vehicle on Delhi-Meerut Expressway on Wednesday. Police said the riders were travelling at a high speed and lost balance and crashed into a vehicle moving ahead.This is the fourth death of a kanwar pilgrim in Ghaziabad this yatra season. On Tuesday, a truck ran over a kanwar pilgrim after he fell on the road allegedly after a roadways bus brushed against his bike. His friend, riding pillion, suffered minor injuries…
A BLO explains form and documents during the SIR drive in Khadki Pune: For many senior citizens in Pune, Election Commission of India’s decision to extend the SIR exercise in Maharashtra till Aug 17 is a relief. As BLOs intensify door-to-door visits, election officials are urging elderly voters to use the book-a-call facility, provide their correct address and schedule a home visit.A large number of voters, particularly senior citizens, were marked ‘absent’ as the addresses recorded in the electoral roll were incomplete, outdated or lacked sufficient details for BLOs to locate them.“Senior citizens, persons with disabilities and those unavailable during…
Work under way at the Curchorem railway station Margao: The redevelopment of Curchorem-Sanvordem railway station under the Amrit Bharat Station Scheme (ABSS) is progressing in a phased manner, with authorities setting Dec 2026 as the target date for completion, according to South Western Railway (SWR) officials.The Rs 16-crore project, aimed at modernising one of South Goa’s key railway stations, will eventually include a new 12-metre foot overbridge, two lifts, upgraded platform shelters and an improved station building, Manjunath Kanamadi, chief public relations officer, SWR, Hubbali, said.A significant component of the station upgrade already completed is the expansion of passenger shelter…