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Chennai: The Tamil Nadu Lokayukta recommended disciplinary action against 12 officers of TN Power Distribution Corporation Ltd (TNPDCL) for forcing consumers to pay for the replacement of faulty smart meters, instead of making the contractor replace them for free under warranty.The 12 officers are assistant engineers (AEs) C Chithreswari (Nandanam), T G Kumar (Selaiyur), C Jayakanthan (Saidapet East), S Lakshman (T Nagar Central), assistant executive engineers (AEEs) S Pandiarajan (West Mambalam II), S Priya (Nungambakkam), V Ranganathan (West Mambalam-I), KSM Ravidhanran (T Nagar South), S Kumar (West Mambalam II), S Shanmugam (Usman Road), P Muthuramalingam, then junior engineer (JE) of…
22 children have died from Chandipura virus infections this monsoon season in Gujarat (AI-generated image used for representational purposes) AHMEDABAD: As many as 22 children have died due to Chandipura virus (CHPV) in Gujarat this monsoon season, with 35 cases testing positive out of 184 suspected infections, state health minister Praful Panseriya said on Monday.Seven patients remain under treatment across civil hospitals in Gandhinagar, Rajkot and other districts, news agency PTI reported.Government and private paediatric facilities have been instructed to immediately admit symptomatic patients to ICU beds to prevent organ failure, Panseriya said.”A total of 184 suspected cases have been…
Cuttack: Tension prevailed at Ravenshaw University’s East Hostel on Monday as students continued an indefinite hunger strike for the second consecutive day, demanding the resignation of deputy warden Rabi-ul-Ansari for allegedly ordering two hostel rooms to be locked without prior notice.The protesting students gathered outside the hostel, beat gongs as a symbolic mark of protest and raised slogans against the deputy warden, accusing him of adopting a ‘dictatorial’ style of functioning. They said the agitation would continue until their demand for his resignation was met.The incident began after hostel inmates celebrated Friendship Day together on Aug 1 (the eve of…
Shillong: Meghalaya has banned roadside cooking and littering amid growing environmental and safety concerns at tourist destinations.The order, effective immediately, follows reports of tourists cooking and dumping plastic, bottles, disposable plates, packaging and other waste along roads, particularly the Shillong-Sohra Civil Sub-Division and Shella routes.The govt said these activities caused environmental degradation, attracted stray animals, obstructed traffic and diminished the area’s natural beauty. The use of LPG cylinders, stoves, firewood and open flames without safety measures also posed risks of accidental fires and wildfires.“No person or group of persons shall cook, prepare food, light any fire or use LPG cylinders,…
Hisar: A day after the bodies of a 33-year-old woman and her two children were recovered from a water tank at their house in Malapur village in Hisar district, police on Monday arrested the woman’s husband in connection with the alleged triple murder.The victims were cremated at the woman’s native village, Kapro, after post-mortem examinations were conducted late on Sunday night.Police said a case has been registered against the husband, Amit Kumar, and other named persons on the complaint of the woman’s family under charges including murder. Investigators said they were examining the case from all angles.According to the complaint,…
Located along the India–Nepal border in eastern Uttar Pradesh, Bahraich has long been defined by its fertile agricultural plains, rich Terai forests, and cultural heritage. Yet for decades, this border region was equally characterized by deep-seated poverty, inadequate infrastructure, limited industrialization, and weak social indicators.Recognizing these historical bottlenecks, NITI Aayog included Bahraich in its Aspirational Districts Programme in 2018, initiating a multi-sectoral push toward outcome-driven governance and localized development.In July 2026, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath highlighted this ongoing transformation, noting that Bahraich has evolved from an ‘Aspirational District’ into an ‘Inspirational District’. While this phrasing reflects state assessments…
A Pocso accused fled after his handcuffs were removed inside the courtroom for the proceedings Patna: An undertrial prisoner accused in a Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act (Pocso) case escaped from police custody during a court hearing in Samastipur district on Monday.Roshan alias Sajan (20), son of Vijay Singh and a resident of Nazirpur village under Ujiyarpur police station area, had been lodged in jail for nearly a year and was brought to the Samastipur court for a routine hearing. According to police, he fled after his handcuffs were removed inside the courtroom for the proceedings.Taking advantage of…
Hosts Dholpur and Nagaur players in action during the first semi-final on Monday. Dholpur won 3-0 Jaipur: Udaipur will clash with hosts Dholpur in the final of the Rajasthan state-level junior girls football tournament.The state-level junior girls’ football competition, organised by the District Football Association of Dholpur, began on Sunday at the football field in Tasimo village under the auspices of the Rajasthan Football Association.In the first quarter-final, Dholpur thumped Nagaur 3-0. In the second match, Bikaner outclassed Sriganganagar 4-1 in a tie-breaker. In the third match, Ajmer prevailed over Hanumangarh 2-0.In the semi-final, hosts Dholpur put up a superb…
Jamshedpur: East Singhbhum police on Monday launched a QR code-based digital beat policing system to strengthen visible policing, improve accountability and enhance crime prevention through technology-driven field monitoring.The district has been divided into 102 urban beats and 104 rural beats under the initiative. Each beat has been assigned a dedicated beat officer (BO), responsible for regular patrolling, intelligence gathering, community engagement and preventive policing in the designated area.SSP Ehtesham Waqarib said QR code locations were scientifically identified after analysing crime hotspots based on crime data from the past five years. The selected points also include strategically important areas such as…
T’puram: Crew change operations are set to resume at Vizhinjam International Seaport following Centre’s decision to simplify immigration procedures for seafarers, a move expected to open up a new business segment for the state’s first transhipment port and generate significant economic activity in the maritime sector. Directorate general of maritime administration, under the ministry of ports, shipping and waterways, issued a circular after amendments were made by the ministry of home affairs. Sources said the crew change at Vizhinjam will restart by the end of this month. The revised provisions, which came into effect immediately, streamline immigration procedures relating to…