- India
- December 14, 2024
Justice Bela M Trivedi Appointed Mahanadi Water Disputes Tribunal Chairperson
New Delhi: Supreme Court judge Justice Bela M Trivedi has been appointed chairperson of the Mahanadi Water Disputes Tribunal. The appointment follows the resignation of Justice AM Khanwilkar, creating a vacancy in the tribunal tasked with resolving disputes related to the Mahanadi river, according to a gazette notification. The Chief Justice of India nominated Justice Trivedi for the position under Section 5A of…
- India
- December 14, 2024
IIT Climate Report Warns of Flood, Drought Risks in 11 Bihar, Kerala, Odisha Districts
New Delhi: At least 11 districts, including Patna, Alappuzha and Kendrapara, are at a “very high” risk for both floods and droughts, necessitating immediate intervention, according to a climate risk assessment report compiled by two IITs. The report was released by the Indian Institutes of Technology (IIT) Guwahati and Mandi, in collaboration with the Centre for Study of Science, Technology and Policy (CSTEP),…
- India
- December 14, 2024
UP: Man Duped Of Rs 56.88 Lakh In Cyber Fraud
Noida: Cyber fraudsters allegedly duped a man of Rs 56.88 lakh in Uttar Pradesh’s Gautam Buddha Nagar district on the pretext of helping him earn huge profits by investing in the stock market, police said on Saturday. The victim, Anil Raina, a railway officer, lodged an FIR at the district’s cyber crime police station on Friday, said Inspector-in-charge Vijay Kumar Gautam. In his…
- India
- December 14, 2024
Himachal: B.Tech Student Found Hanging in Una, Police Suspect Suicide Over Exam Failure
Una: A 17-year-old student was found hanging at his aunt’s house in Himachal Pradesh’s Una town, with police suspecting that he committed suicide after failing his exams. The victim has been identified as Pankaj, from Kalyana village of Hamirpur district. He was pursuing Bachelor in Technology from a private institute in Pandoga, they said. The incident occurred on Friday night in ward number…
- India
- December 14, 2024
Bihar Gets Over 3,800 Proposals for Setting Up Industries, Says Chief Secretary Meena
Patna: Bihar has received more than 3,800 proposals for setting up factories in the state since it floated a progressive industrial investment promotion policy in 2016, proving to be a pivot for its rapid development, its Chief Secretary Amrit Lal Meena said. Bihar Industrial Investment Promotion Policy, 2016, offers a slew of incentives to investors that range from interest subvention to reimbursement of…
- India
- December 14, 2024
Good News: Sikkim CM Launches Initiative to Boost Healthcare for Elderly People
Gangtok: Sikkim Chief Minister Prem Singh Tamang on Saturday launched the National Programme for Health Care of Elderly (NPHCE) aimed at catering to the needs of senior citizens in the state. The key initiatives under the programme include the establishment of a 20-bed geriatric ward at STNM Hospital and 10-bed wards in all the district hospitals, specialised OPDs, and the distribution of mobility…
- India
- December 14, 2024
Himachal Pradesh CM Sukhvinder Sukhu Sparks Controversy Over ‘Wild Chicken’ Served at Dinner
Shimla: A new controversy surrounding Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhwinder Singh Sukhu has arisen after ‘jungli murga’ (wild chicken) was part of his menu and was served during dinner while he was on a visit to Kupvi and stayed the night in Tikkar village. ‘Jungli Murga’ is a protected animal under the Wildlife Act which was part of Himachal Pradesh CM’s menu. Know…
- India
- December 14, 2024
Delhi Being Called ‘Crime Capital’ Under Your Watch: Kejriwal Writes To Shah
New Delhi: AAP supremo Arvind Kejriwal on Saturday stepped up his attack on the BJP-led central government over the “deteriorating” law and order situation in Delhi and sought a meeting with Union Home Minister Amit Shah to discuss the issue. In a letter to Shah, the former Delhi chief minister claimed that the city was being called the country’s “crime capital” as he…
- India
- December 14, 2024
Centre Revises Air Pollution Control Plan for Delhi-NCR, Tightens Curbs
New Delhi: The Centre’s panel on Delhi-NCR air quality has issued a revised plan to tackle winter pollution, asking states to implement stricter measures when the air quality deteriorates and making it mandatory for schools to shift to hybrid learning on days with severe air pollution. Poor air quality, driven by unfavourable weather conditions, usually persists for long periods during winter, from November…
- India
- December 14, 2024
Left, Cong Take Out Protest Rallies in Kolkata After Suspects in RG Kar Case Get Bail
Kolkata: A day after two key suspects in the rape and murder of a doctor at the RG Kar hospital got bail, the Left parties and the Congress on Saturday staged protests at various locations in Kolkata, alleging that the CBI has “failed” to deliver justice in the case. They also alleged that the ruling Trinamool Congress (TMC) in West Bengal and the…
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