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ERODE: The 221st death anniversary of freedom fighter and martyr Dheeran Chinnamalai was observed with state honours at his memorial in his native village, Odanilai, in Erode district on Monday. Ministers K A Sengottaiyan, Vijay Balaji, S Kamali, C Vijayalakshmi and Lokesh Tamilselvan, district collector S Kandasamy, superintendent of police Kiran Suruthi and others offered floral tributes to the statue of Dheeran Chinnamalai. Ministers Vijay Tamilan Parthiban, Lokesh Tamilselvan and Vijayalakshmi joined the district administration in paying homage to the freedom fighter at the historic Sankari Fort where Dheeran Chinnamalai was executed by the British in 1805. After paying tributes…

As Uttar Pradesh witnesses rapid urban expansion, the boundaries of cities and towns are continuously growing to accommodate rising populations and economic activity. Villages located on the urban fringe are increasingly being incorporated into municipal limits, while many Nagar Panchayats are being upgraded into Municipal Councils and Municipal Corporations. However, these newly urbanized areas often lack the civic infrastructure and public services available in established urban neighbourhoods.To address this challenge, the Yogi Government of Uttar Pradesh launched the Mukhyamantri NagarSrijan Yojana (CM-NSY), a flagship urban development programme designed to ensure that every newlyconstituted or expanded urban local body receives the…

The search will resume on Tuesday and continue until both victims are traced Patna: Two teenagers were feared drowned while taking a holy dip in the Bagmati river on the first Monday of the holy month of Shravan in East Champaran district on Monday.A large number of devotees had gathered at Devapur Sangam Ghat to collect holy water for Jalabhishek. Three teenagers entered the river and ventured into deep water. While one managed to swim to safety, two were swept away by the strong current and went missing.Police identified the missing teenagers as Kamlesh Kumar (17) and Roshan Kumar (14),…

Governor Santosh Kumar Gangwar with Vice-President C P Radhakrishnan in New Delhi on Monday Ranchi: Governor Santosh Kumar Gangwar on Monday met vice-president C P Radhakrishnan and Prime Minister Narendra Modi and presented them with copies of “Samvad Se Vishwas” (From Dialogue to Trust), a publication brought out by Lok Bhavan.“The publication compiles the major initiatives and activities undertaken during Gangwar’s two-year tenure in office. The book highlights key interventions, programmes and achievements associated with the governor’s office over the past two years,” a statement from Lok Bhavan read.Gangwar completed two years in office on Friday.A day earlier, he met…

Ganderbal/Kargil, Aug 2: Heavy rainfall accompanied by cloudbursts triggered flash flood situations in parts of central Kashmir’s Ganderbal district and Ladakh’s Kargil district on Sunday. While significant damage was reported in Ganderbal’s Safapora area, officials said no damage or loss of life was reported from the Tumail area of Kargil.In Ganderbal’s Safapora, a cloudburst triggered a sudden surge of water that overflowed local drains and streams, inundating several residential localities within minutes. Floodwaters entered houses, shops, orchards and low-lying areas, damaging household belongings, electronic appliances, furniture, food stocks and merchandise. Roads and interior lanes were submerged under water, mud and…

Abhijeet Dipke says he’s ready to reveal degree after RTI over foreign fundings (Image/PTI) NEW DELHI: Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) founder Abhijeet Dipke on Monday challenged BJP leaders to make their educational qualifications public after an RTI query was filed seeking details of the funding for his studies abroad.In a video message shared on social media, Dipke said he was ready to disclose all documents related to his education.”I just saw that a BJP worker has filed an RTI against me. I want to ask them: will your leaders show their degrees? I am ready to show my scholarship documents…

The sugar policy of Uttar Pradesh has catalyzed a remarkable rise in ethanol production, with outputs soaring from 42 crore litres to an impressive 175 crore litres. Co-generation using bagasse has surpassed 1,000 MW, providing extra electricity. This shift towards ethanol not only boosts mill revenues but also enhances farmer compensation, positioning the state as a leader in both ethanol output and renewable energy in India. One of many achievements of Yogi government during the last nine years is the boost to sugar industry. It was done by the apt policies and innovation integrated into such policies. The ‘Sugar Industry,…

Baramulla, Aug 03 : National Conference (NC) will continue its campaign for the restoration of Jammu and Kashmir’s statehood until the demand is fulfilled, said Chief Minister’s Advisor Nasir Aslam Wani on Monday.Speaking to reporters in Baramulla, Wani, per news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO), said the recent protest at Jantar Mantar in New Delhi was the first step toward reminding the Centre of its commitment regarding statehood restoration.”We went to Jantar Mantar to remind them that the promise made to us has not been fulfilled,” Wani said.He said the sequence of events promised by the Centre included delimitation, elections, and…

August is set to bring a series of bank holidays, so if you’re planning a visit to your bank branch, it may be worth checking the holiday calendar first. Banks are scheduled to remain closed on different dates across states due to regional festivals and local observances, with the holiday calendar varying from one state to another.Customers should therefore verify whether their local branch is open before visiting. In addition to festival-related holidays, banks across the country will also remain shut on the second and fourth Saturdays of the month, as per Reserve Bank of India (RBI) guidelines. Although digital…

The Supreme Court has clarified its order will not stop states from withdrawing student protest FIRs NEW DELHI: Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) chief spokesperson Saurav Das on Monday said the Supreme Court had clarified that its order would not prevent states from withdrawing FIRs registered against student protesters.Das said the clarification came amid reports of fresh FIRs and arrests of students in some BJP- and NDA-ruled states, despite assurances given to protesters following their July 25 agreement with the government.“As you all know, after the historic victory of the youth on July 25, the government gave us certain guarantees under…