People of Mithapur, Parsa bazaar, Mahuli and Punpun will benefit from the overbridge Patna: The much-awaited railway overbridge (ROB) on the Mithapur-Parsa route is likely to be completed by Dec 2026, providing relief to commuters facing prolonged traffic jams at level crossing number 4. The superstructure work is around 80% complete while the foundation and…
Jaisalmer: In a major security lapse, a murder convict has escaped from the Barmer Open Jail. The incident came to light during Friday morning attendance. The absconding prisoner has been identified as Bhavesh alias Bunty.Jail administration officers said that during the routine attendance roll call on Friday, Bhavesh was found missing. On checking, it was…
Children participate in a Tana Pola competition in various areas of Nagpur. (madhu kumre) Children participate in a Tana Pola competition in various areas of Nagpur. (madhu kumre) Children participate in a Tana Pola competition in various areas of Nagpur. (madhu kumre) Children participate in a Tana Pola competition in various areas of Nagpur. (madhu…
Rajkot: Sikka police in Jamnagar district have registered a criminal case against a local resident, Asgar Gafar Pirzada, for allegedly duping 100 to 150 people of around Rs 5 crore by promising high returns on investments in a cigarette import-export business.According to the FIR, the complaint was filed by S H Kakal (26), a grocery…
Authorities said the campaign against illegal mining and unauthorised stone-crushing operations will continue Ranchi: District authorities launched a major crackdown on illegal stone mining and stone-crushing units in Chutupalu and Ormanjhi areas on Saturday, taking action against 19 stone crushers during a joint enforcement drive conducted in compliance with Jharkhand high court directions. Eight crushers…
Surat: The director of diamond firm SRK Diamonds was allegedly duped of Rs 76.44 lakh by a licensed stamp vendor couple who had been supplying stamp papers to the company for several years.The accused allegedly took the money through a bank transfer but failed to provide the e-stamps or return the amount. The Detection of…
Vadodara: A senior professor at Maharaja Sayajirao University (MSU) has raised concerns over what he described as the “rising” trend of religiosity on campus, urging vice-chancellor prof Bhalchandra Bhanage to frame a policy against religious rituals, symbols, images and temples on university premises.In an open letter to the VC, Jagrut Gadit, head of Department of…
Varanasi: Several chronic waterlogging points across the city have been eliminated as part of advance monsoon preparations and sustained cleaning of drains, sewer lines and gully pits, officials said on Friday.Civic authorities claimed that despite heavy rainfall this year, many areas that earlier witnessed severe and prolonged waterlogging have recorded quicker drainage and shorter periods…
The Ulhasnagar Municipal Corporation offers a property tax concession scheme for 2026-27 ULHASNAGAR: The Ulhasnagar Municipal Corporation (UMC) has announced a special property tax concession scheme for 2026-27, offering taxpayers up to 100% waiver on delayed payment penalties.The scheme, introduced under “Shri Ganeshotsav 2026”, will be implemented in three phases from September 12.Under the first…
The project, being implemented jointly by SCTL and Thiruvananthapuram corporation, had faced several hurdles, including relocation and rehabilitation of traders, demolition of the old structures and shifting of Kerala Water Authority pipelines Thiruvananthapuram: The work on the modern Palayam Connemara Market in the city is progressing at a rapid pace and is set to become…
