Kolkata: The latest delimitation exercise in Kolkata Municipal Corporation (KMC) area has triggered one of the biggest reworkings of the city’s civic map, with the number of wards set to rise from 144 to 209. The addition of 65 wards has not only redrawn boundaries across the city but also pushed several well-known south Kolkata…
Kolkata: A senior clerk working at the Kolkata Police East Division’s DCP office has allegedly embezzled over Rs 51 lakh from government funds in the past four years. Accused Pulakendu Ghosh, an upper division assistant (UDA), allegedly stole the money by generating fake bills and transferring the funds into the bank accounts of himself, his…
Mumbai: In a decision that could impact educational trusts running multiple institutions, the University of Mumbai’s Management Council has decided to withhold no objection certificates (NOCs) to colleges if any institution under the same management has outstanding fees, fines or other financial dues payable to the university.Universities grant NOCs for everything from faculty appointments in…
Panaji: A Congress delegation met the director general of police (DGP) on Monday to demand a fair, transparent, and time-bound investigation into the Maina-Curtorim assault of local youth, as well as the recent instance of a youth suicide in Mapusa.The delegation urged the police to ensure strict action against all those responsible for the alleged…
Panaji: A fast track court has granted professional boxer Pushpender Rathi permission to travel to Dubai next month to participate in a boxing competition.The national medal-winning boxer accused of raping a 21-year-old woman under the pretext of marriage sought permission to travel as he has been selected to represent India in a series of fights…
New Delhi: Addressing a long-standing demand from Delhi’s residents and its elected representatives, Delhi Development Authority (DDA) Wednesday approved a comprehensive policy enabling the reconstruction and redevelopment of two-storey dwelling units built by it.These complexes were constructed on individual plots under old housing schemes in areas like Naraina Vihar, Green Park, Lajpat Nagar. The plan…
Strange Spheres Washed Ashore on an Australian Beach. Authorities Say They’re Probably ‘Space Balls’ What began as an ordinary day in a small Australian beach town turned into an unusual investigation after six large metallic spheres washed ashore. The discovery forced residents to evacuate and raised fears that the objects could be dangerous.The shiny objects…
Ahmedabad: Gujarat Anti-Terrorist Squad (ATS) on Friday said that eight alleged operatives of the banned terror outfit Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM), arrested earlier this week, were working to establish an active network in Gujarat and were planning terror attacks in the state as well as other parts of the country.According to ATS officials, the accused were acting…
Sarkhej underpass in Ahmedabad flooded after heavy rain Ahmedabad: As large parts of Ahmedabad remained inundated after heavy rain, Ahmedabad Range IG Raghvendra Vatsa and Ahmedabad Rural SP Omprakash Jat toured rains-affected localities in Ghuma and Bopal aboard a tractor on Friday to assess the situation and oversee rescue efforts. Ahmedabad Range IG Raghvendra Vatsa…
Representation picture: Revenue Minister Says Thane, Navi Mumbai Next in State’s Micro-Zoning Plan Thane: The Maharashtra government will extend its proposed micro-zoning system for property valuation to Thane and Navi Mumbai after its pilot implementation in Mumbai, Revenue Minister Chandrashekhar Bawankule announced on Thursday.The reform seeks to replace the existing practice of applying a uniform…
