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Nagpur: The Ajni twin cable-stayed bridge project has entered a crucial stage with launching of bridge segments and installation of high-tensile cables underway. Out of the total 28 segments planned for the first cable-stayed span, eight segments have been launched successfully, while three pairs of high-tensile cables have been installed, marking a key milestone in the Rs332-crore infrastructure project.The six-lane bridge, popularly known as ‘Laxman Jhula’, is being constructed by Maharashtra Rail Infrastructure Development Corporation (MRIDC), also known as MahaRail, to replace the 125-year-old British-era Ajni railway overbridge (RoB). The project is being executed under supervision of MRIDC managing director…

Gorakhpur: Ahead of the first Monday of Shravan, the Yogi Adityanath govt has intensified efforts to improve pilgrim facilities by undertaking large-scale restoration and tourism development works at major Shiv temples across Gorakhpur.According to Rajendra Prasad, deputy director, tourism department, major temples that have undergone renovation include Piteshwarnath Temple in Bharohiya, Mansarovar Temple in Gorakhnath, Mukteshwarnath Temple in Rajghat, Jharkhandi Mahadev Temple, Munjeshwarnath Temple in Bhauvapar, Moteshwar Mahadev Temple in Pipraich, the ancient Shiva temple at Lakhesara village and Neelkanth Mahadev Temple in Saraya Tiwari.Among the major projects, Piteshwarnath Temple received Rs 9.88 crore, Munjeshwarnath Temple Rs 6.23 crore and…

Kolkata: An ATM fraud gang has duped a 58-year-old resident of South Port of Rs 1,61,500. The victim’s debit card got trapped in an ATM in the Ekbalpore area around 2 pm last Saturday. When he contacted a helpline number displayed inside the kiosk, the person on the line advised him that he could return to collect his trapped card after 6.30 pm and instructed him to follow some “basic rules”.However, beginning around 5.46 pm, the victim received a series of SMS alerts informing him of multiple unauthorised cash withdrawals from his account. The perpetrator executed seven transactions of Rs…

Srinagar, Aug 02: With the 57-day Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra entering its final phase, the ongoing pilgrimage has emerged as a shining example of sustainable waste management, with nearly 300 metric tonnes (MT) of solid waste collected and scientifically processed till July 30, underscoring the success of the government’s green initiatives in the fragile Himalayan region.The annual pilgrimage, which commenced on July 3 and will continue for 57 days, has witnessed an unprecedented response from devotees. Nearly 4.5 lakh pilgrims have paid obeisance at the holy cave shrine through the Baltal and Pahalgam routes till July 30, making it one of the…

Trump said diplomatic efforts involving Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Qatar and Iran prompted him to call off what he described as a planned “massive attack” US President Donald Trump said negotiations with Iran will begin on Monday through intermediaries, signalling a renewed diplomatic push after he said he halted planned US military strikes following outreach by key Gulf nations.Speaking to reporters aboard Air Force One, Trump said talks would begin on Monday afternoon and expressed hope for a negotiated settlement.”We are talking to them in the form of a negotiation; it begins tomorrow afternoon, and we’ll see how…

Vasai: The Vasai-Virar City Municipal Corporation (VVCMC) has sought a Rs 1,000-crore relief package from Maharashtra govt to restore civic infrastructure damaged by the devastating July floods and undertake long-term flood mitigation measures. The civic body has estimated its own infrastructure losses at Rs 28.61 crore following the unprecedented rainfall.Heavy rainfall during the first week of July triggered widespread flooding across Vasai-Virar, claiming 12 lives and causing extensive damage to residential properties and public infrastructure. The Vasai-Virar City Municipal Corporation (VVCMC) has now prepared a comprehensive report assessing the impact of the floods.According to a flood assessment report prepared by…

Tata Trusts Chairman Noel Tata Bengaluru: Tata Trusts chairman Noel Tata on Sunday questioned restrictions on for-profit education, saying they discouraged investment in a sector where India needs far more quality colleges and universities.Speaking at IIMBue, an IIM Bangalore alumni meet in Bengaluru, Tata said only a small fraction of students secure admission to the country’s top institutions, forcing many high-performing students to pursue higher education overseas.“We spend an atrocious amount of money every year sending kids to the US and Europe,” he said.Tata said India should create enough world-class institutions so students do not have to leave the country…

T govt failed to provide enough funds for Bonalu: Bandi Hyderabad: Minister of state (Home) Bandi Sanjay on Sunday alleged that the Congress govt was discriminating against Hindu festivals by allocating inadequate funds for Bonalu while earmarking higher allocations for Ramzan.After offering prayers at Sri Ujjaini Mahankali Temple in Secunderabad, Sanjay claimed that the state had allocated Rs 33 crore for Ramzan celebrations but only Rs 20 crore for Bonalu despite Hindus accounting for over 80% of the population. He maintained that the allocation was grossly inadequate as Bonalu festivities were being organised in over 3,000 temples across Hyderabad and…

32-year-old dies, friend injured in accident Chennai: A 32-year-old man died, and his friend suffered severe injuries after a lorry hit their motorcycle on the Vandalur-Minjur Outer Ring Road near Kundrathur. The lorry driver, Ramesh Kumar, 43, has been arrested.The victim, identified as Sundar of Ramanathapuram, was travelling from Pallavaram towards Avadi with his friend Suresh, 30, on Saturday night when the lorry rammed their motorcycle from behind.Sundar fell onto the road and was run over by the lorry, killing him on the spot. Suresh, who was riding pillion, sustained severe injuries and was rushed to Tambaram Government Hospital by…

Cloud cover keeps Ahmedabad cool, no rain recorded Ahmedabad: The city witnessed a cloudy but rain-free Sunday, with the overcast conditions providing relief from the recent wet spell. Maximum and minimum temperatures remained close to normal despite high humidity levels throughout the day.The maximum temperature settled at 31°C, which was 0.9 degree below normal, while the minimum temperature was 25.4°C, in line with the seasonal average. Relative humidity remained above 80% throughout the day.The weather system that triggered heavy to very heavy rainfall in parts of north Gujarat and Saurashtra on Saturday has now moved northwards towards Rajasthan. However, Gujarat…