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Chief minister Bhagwant Mann on Saturday said that a cleanliness drive will be undertaken in 2,300 flood-hit villages of the state, and a sum of ₹100 crore has been earmarked for the purpose. Addressing reporters here, Mann said that as the floodwater has now receded from many areas, a large amount of silt and dirt remains across villages and towns. He said that to restore normal life, it is essential to clean these areas, and the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) government is launching a mega cleanline ...Read More >
The official story is that there is a system in place that takes care of pets when their owners die, are imprisoned or enter long-term care. But animal activists tell a different story. Karl Azzopardi reports We love our pets, and it's a sad day when they leave us. But what happens to our furry companions when we die and no one is around to take care of them? For those who do not have relatives willing to adopt the orphaned pets, the answer is nebulous at best. The Animal Rights Ministry insi ...Read More >
Chandigarh: Punjab chief minister Bhagwant Mann on Saturday said a cleanliness and rehabilitation drive will be carried out in the state's 2,300 flood-hit villages and wards, for which a sum of Rs 100 crore has been earmarked. Speaking to media, Mann said, "Initially, each affected village will be given Rs 1 lakh. Thereafter, further funds will be provided as per requirements, with the state govt bearing the full cost of the cleaning."The CM said a large amount of silt and debris remained in vil ...Read More >
Panaji: Goa police arrested a 28-year-old doctor, Vrushab Doshi, for allegedly raping a 24-year-old Moroccan national at the ICU in a private hospital at Old Goa where she was seeking treatment. Police nabbed the doctor on Thursday in Solapur, where he was trying to evade arrest.Doshi, who is from Solapur, has been remanded in one-day police custody.North Goa SP Rahul Gupta said that Doshi left Goa after the offence. "A team was formed, and Doshi was tracked in Solapur, and was arrested in the a ...Read More >
Nahan, Sep 13 (UNI) The plight of stray dogs in the Nahan Nagar Palika area reflects glaring neglect, with neither vaccination nor sterilization drives conducted for the past one and a half years. This inaction has left hundreds of dogs vulnerable to diseases, while residents face growing safety concerns. Despite the Animal Birth Control (ABC) rules mandating annual sterilization and vaccination of stray dogs, the municipal council has failed to comply. The rules also require tagging treated ...Read More >
Panaji, September 13: In a shocking incident, a 24-year-old Moroccan woman was allegedly raped by a trainee doctor while undergoing treatment in the intensive care unit of a Healthway Hospital in Old Goa. The accused, identified as 28-year-old Dr Vrushab Doshi, reportedly touched her private parts after lifting her gown on the pretext of conducting a neurological sensitivity test. The survivor, admitted for a neurological disorder, was in a vulnerable and immobile condition at the time. Accordi ...Read More >
New Delhi, Sep 13 (SocialNews.XYZ) Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Manipur on Saturday, his first since ethnic violence erupted in May 2023, has drawn sharp criticism from Opposition leaders, even as allies and local ministers welcomed the development initiatives launched during his tour of the Northeast. Reacting to the Prime Minister's visit, Congress MP Manoj Kumar said: "Now, people there should be asked, they can tell you better about the situation in Manipur over the past 2-3 year ...Read More >
Panaji: A foreign national was allegedly raped by a trainee doctor of a private hospital in Old Goa on Thursday. The 28-year-old accused, Vrishabh Doshi, was arrested by the police. The rape survivor is a 24-year-old Moroccan national. The accused doctor was reportedly arrested in Maharashtra's Solapur. The foreign national was reportedly staying at a resort in Divar island. After his arrest, Doshi was remanded in one-day police custody. According to reports, the Moroccan woman is undergoing tr ...Read More >
New Delhi: Manipur Congress president Keisham Meghachandra Singh has said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi was "not being serious" on the issue of Manipur, asserting that his visit to the violence-hit northeastern state on Saturday was only for inaugurating development works. PM Modi will travel to Manipur today (Sept. 13) where where he is scheduled to lay the foundation stone of multiple development projects worth over Rs 7,300 crore at Churachandpur. The PM will also inaugurate various proj ...Read More >
Setting up the SIT under former judge Justice J Chelameswar, the apex court had on August 25 called for a report on a number of issues, including the acquisition of animals from India and abroad, particularly elephants, and compliance with the Wild Life (Protection) Act, 1972, and rules for zoos. The Supreme Court on Friday said the Special Investigation Team (SIT) inquiring into the affairs of Vantara - the wildlife rescue and rehabilitation centre launched by Reliance Foundation in Gujarat's ...Read More >
Bengaluru: Between 2020 and mid-2025, over 8 lakh saplings were planted across the city and over 19,904 fully grown trees were axed, largely to make way for development work such as roads and Namma Metro expansion.In 2020-21, the city experienced its most ambitious annual afforestation drive, with 2.6 lakh saplings planted and only 615 trees were felled.There is no record of any plantation drive during the following year, 2021-22, but 425 trees were removed, mostly for branch clearances and limi ...Read More >
Mumbai, Sept 12 (UNI) Bollywood's King Khan Shah Rukh Khan, through his charitable trust, Meer Foundation, has reached out to 1,500 families affected by the devastating floods in Punjab, providing urgent humanitarian assistance in collaboration with local NGOs. The aid packages, carefully curated to meet essential needs, contain medicines, hygiene products, food provisions, mosquito nets, tarpaulin sheets, folding beds and cotton mattresses among other vital supplies. This initiative will reac ...Read More >
Mumbai: Maharashtra govt on Friday signed a sister state agreement with America's Iowa state. The agreement was signed in the presence of chief minister Devendra Fadnavis and Iowa governor Kim Reynolds. Fadnavis said this partnership will benefit both states in various critical sectors such as agriculture, biotechnology, financial services, infrastructure, renewable energy, education and technology. He said this is the first such agreement between Maharashtra and an American state. The CM said M ...Read More >
Chandigarh, Sep 12 (PTI) Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Friday said that disbursal of compensation to the flood-affected people in the state will start within a month, hoping that the entire exercise would be completed before Diwali. Mann also came down heavily on the opposition, accusing them of doing politics on the issue when Punjab was battling its worst floods in decades. Given the magnitude of the natural calamity that struck Punjab, Mann said his government stands with the flood ...Read More >
New Delhi, Sep 12 (PTI) The Supreme Court-appointed SIT probing the affairs of Vantara, a zoological rescue and rehabilitation centre in Gujarat's Jamnagar, on Friday submitted a sealed cover report. A bench of Justices Pankaj Mithal and P B Varale took the report on record after the SIT counsel headed by former top court judge Jasti Chelameswar, submitted the report. "The SIT formed by this court has submitted a report in a sealed cover along with a pen drive which also contains the report as ...Read More >
Randeep as always wanted to personally stand with the people of Punjab during this difficult time. Bollywood actor Randeep Hooda has stepped forward in the flood incident which took place in Gurdaspur Punjab to support the families affected by the flood. The floods, caused by heavy rain, has destroyed houses and farms, creating a major problem for thousands of people and has also resulted in family displacement and making it difficult to rebuild their lives. The actor has been associated with ...Read More >
Chandigarh, Sep 5 (PTI) Punjab Governor Gulab Chand Kataria Friday flagged off nine trucks of relief material for flood-affected people on behalf of the state's Red Cross Society. All these nine trucks carrying relief material are being sent to Ferozepur, Amritsar, Gurdaspur, Pathankot, Kapurthala, Hoshiarpur, Ropar, Ludhiana, Malerkotla and Jalandhar. They will be delivered to the needy flood-affected people through Red Cross units of the respective districts, an official statement said. The ...Read More >
Chandigarh, Sep 5 (SocialNews.XYZ) Punjab Governor and Chandigarh Administrator Gulab Chand Kataria on Friday flagged off nine loads of trucks of relief material for flood-affected people on behalf of the Red Cross Society Punjab. All these nine trucks carrying relief material are being sent to Ferozepur, Amritsar, Gurdaspur, Pathankot, Kapurthala, Hoshiarpur, Ropar, Ludhiana, Malerkotla and Jalandhar. This relief material will be delivered to the needy flood-affected people through the Red Cro ...Read More >
Chandigarh (Punjab) [India], September 2 (ANI): As Punjab reels under devastating floods, singer-actor Diljit Dosanjh has adopted ten of the worst-hit villages in Gurdaspur and Amritsar to support relief efforts, working with NGOs and the local administration. Taking to Instagram, his team said they were focusing on essentials such as food, water and medical aid, while also planning rehabilitation and long-term reconstruction. Taking to the Instagram handle, actor Sonam Bajwa wrote that she is ...Read More >
Jalandhar: More Punjabi singers and artistes joined relief efforts and spoke up for flood-hit Punjab. A day after actor Sanjay Dutt became the first big Indian film personality to speak up about the plight of Punjab, Sonu Sood too announced active help.Dutt's post on X also invited appreciation online, with several people recalling his father, late Sunil Dutt's empathy and concern for Punjab. Sood, who hails from Moga, posted on his social media accounts, announcing help for victims to get them ...Read More >
Nehkam Jomhao, 59, was chairman of the Thadou Literature Society Guwahati: A leader of the Thadou tribe from Assam who attended a peace meeting in Manipur on August 6 was allegedly kidnapped, tortured and killed by Kuki militants on Saturday. In multiple statements, Thadou organisations alleged "Kuki militants and supremacists" do not want the Thadou tribe to assert their distinct status as not under the Kuki umbrella, and at any cost do not want peace to return in neighbouring Manipur where t ...Read More >
New Delhi, Aug 28 (PTI) India's gains from importing discounted Russian oil are estimated to be just USD 2.5 billion per annum, significantly lower than the previously speculated range of USD 10-25 billion, a research report said on Thursday. Stopping Russian oil imports would force India, the world's third-largest oil importer and consumer, to rely on limited alternatives, potentially driving global crude prices up to USD 100 per barrel amid rising demand and tight supply. "Benefit from Russi ...Read More >
Hyderabad : In a significant stride toward inclusive healthcare, Ashray Akruti -- an NGO dedicated to empowering individuals with disabilities -- has strengthened its partnership with Optum India by launching the Ashray Akruti Mobile Hearing Clinic. This fully equipped mobile unit is designed to deliver comprehensive hearing healthcare services directly to underserved communities in Hyderabad, bringing essential care to the doorsteps of those who need it most. The initiative brings state-of-the ...Read More >
New Delhi: The country's largest carmaker Maruti Suzuki has announced the rollout of its first made-in-India electric vehicle - the e-Vitara SUV - in a major boost to the green segment from its upgraded Gujarat plant, which is now set to become one of the world's largest automotive manufacturing hubs with a projected annual capacity of one million units. Crucially, this facility will serve as Suzuki's global production base for electric vehicles (EVs), exporting to over 100 countries, including ...Read More >
Jammu, Aug 28 (PTI) The Northern Railways is ensuring smooth journey for stranded tourists via a special unreserved train from Jammu station to New Delhi on Thursday, officials said. The Northern Railways had on Wednesday ordered the cancellation of 58 trains to and from Jammu and Katra stations, while 64 trains were short-terminated or short-originated at various stations in the division due to the devastation caused by record rains. "An unreserved special train is scheduled from Jammu to Del ...Read More >
New Delhi, Aug 22 (PTI) Following the Supreme Court modifying its August 11 order, the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) has begun the process of identifying areas that can be designated as feeder points to feed stray dogs. The Supreme Court on Friday modified its direction prohibiting the release of vaccinated stray dogs from shelters in Delhi-NCR and ordered the canines to be released post-sterilisation and de-worming. In its order, it also directed municipal authorities to create dedicate ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], August 21: Tollywood circles are in a frenzy, and it all points to one man - Superstar Mahesh Babu. The Prince of Tollywood just lit up Instagram Stories with a cryptic teaser, and fans cant stop guessing what cooking. This isnt about SSMB29. This time, Mahesh seems to be gearing up for something completely off-screen. The short clip shows him in a slick new avatar, keeping it mysterious, while whispers are getting louder about a unique collaboration. And here where the buzz ...Read More >
'War is a costly affair and pressure comes on the economy of a country' 'We have to avoid the mistake that took place in Russia-Ukraine war' IMAGE: India destroyed nine terror camps in Pakistan and Pakistan-Occupied Kashmir with precision strikes in May as part of the Operation Sindoor in response to the April 22 Pahalgam massacre. Photograph: Indian Ari Force Operation Sindoor made it clear who stands with India diplomatically, former principal adviser to the Ministry of Defence, Lieutenant ...Read More >
New Delhi, Aug 14 (PTI) The Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) will build dog shelters in all 12 civic zones and launch a dedicated helpline for residents to report stray animals, as part of a stepped-up plan to address the issue of stray dogs in the capital. On average 10,000 dogs are being sterilised and vaccinated every month, officials said. The Supreme Court, which is hearing challenges to an earlier order directing the relocation of strays to shelters, has reserved its verdict. On Thur ...Read More >
New Delhi, Aug 14 (PTI) Delhi Police has apprehended a 15-year-old boy from Turkman Gate in central Delhi for allegedly selling banned Chinese 'manjha', police said on Thursday after seizing 16 rolls of the deadly kite string from his possession. Chinese manjha is prohibited under Delhi government notifications for posing a severe threat to human life, birds and the environment. The operation was conducted on Wednesday when police identified the suspect carrying 16 rolls of Chinese manjha at a ...Read More >
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