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Hyderabad: Commuters travelling by bus may soon be able to complete their entire journey from their doorstep to the final destination without worrying about finding an auto at either end. Telangana State Road Transport Corporation (TGSRTC) is preparing to introduce an integrated electric auto-rickshaw service to bridge first-mile and last-mile connectivity, allowing passengers to book both bus and auto rides together under a single ticketing system.The corporation is in the process of signing a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with electric auto manufacturers to roll out the service. Under the proposed model, electric autos will be deployed to ferry passengers from…

Ahmedabad: Navrangpura police on Thursday booked a woman after a businesswoman alleged that she was assaulted and threatened inside her office on CG Road by the estranged wife of her business partner amid an ongoing matrimonial dispute.According to the FIR, the complainant runs a construction, real estate and outdoor advertising business with a partner whose marital dispute with his wife is pending before a family court.The complainant alleged that on July 3, while she and her staff were at their office in a commercial complex on CG Road, the partner’s wife arrived looking for him. Before anyone could respond, the…

Itanagar: Arunachal Pradesh trade and commerce minister Nyato Dukam on Thursday formally inaugurated resumption of operations at the historic Pangsau Pass border haat in Nampong, Changlang district.The market, which officially reopened on July 20 after a six-year hiatus, will operate on the 10th, 20th and 30th of every month.Dukam stressed on the role of trade in driving grassroots development and urged local traders, administrative authorities and civil society organisations to help build a sustainable economic ecosystem, an official release said.Highlighting the historical significance of Pangsau Pass, the minister said a land port was planned at Nampong to strengthen cross-border connectivity…

Pune: Ninety-minute anthology The End begins where most love stories stop — with declarations of eternal love.Nikhita Singh has directed Mumbai-based Parwana Theatre’s production, which she has written along with Sambita De and Mitali Kalagi. It follows three couples standing at what they believe is the end of their relationship, asking what happens after the happily ever after. It will be staged at Shreeram Lagoo Rang Avkash on Aug 7 at 7pm.The play emerges from an intensely personal chapter in Singh’s life. “I was on a work break in Oct 2023 after seven years in theatre, rethinking both my corporate…

New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Thursday pulled up the Punjab govt for opposing the Centre’s proposed cashless settlement of Himachal Pradesh’s long-pending dues from the Bhakra Beas Management Board (BBMB), asking it to clarify its stand within two weeks.A bench headed by Chief Justice Surya Kant was informed by the Centre that it had evolved an amicable formula to settle Himachal’s claim for 13,066 million units (MU) of electricity arrears dating back to 1966. Under the proposal, Punjab and Haryana would compensate Himachal in energy instead of cash, while Himachal’s liability of about Rs 420 crore towards capital costs…

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Nagpur: A 17-year-old aspiring woman cricketer died by suicide due to dejection after failing to make it to the higher level, leaving the sporting fraternity of the city in shock.The incident came to light early Thursday morning at Laxmi Nagar under Bajaj Nagar police station limits. The deceased, Aditi Chaukhande, a resident of Akola originally, lived with her mother and elder brother in Nagpur. Her father is a civil contractor in Akola.Aditi had recently cleared her Class 12 examination. As per police, Aditi was training along with her brother Prabal, who is also an emerging cricketer. On Wednesday night, after…

Kolkata: The state may appeal to the SC for an extension of the deadline if it fails to complete the recruitment of assistant teachers for classes 9 to 12, according to the apex court order.School education minister Dipak Barman on Thursday said the department was still trying to complete the recruitment by the SC-set deadline. He also said the written test results for Group C and Group D posts would be declared shortly. Source link

Srinagar, July 31: The Jammu–Srinagar National Highway (NH-44) remains closed for all types of traffic on Friday as restoration work is in progress, officials said.An official of Traffic Police told GNS that, work is underway between Jakheni in Udhampur district and Gangroo, Banihal in Ramban district.The closure follows an advisory issued yesterday by the District Magistrates of Udhampur and Ramban, allowing NHAI to carry out widening of the hill-side carriageway and removal of loose debris.Commuters have been advised not to travel on NH-44 until the road is cleared for traffic.Authorities have also urged people not to pay heed to rumours…