Guwahati to Get Statue of Gorkha Leader Babu Chabilal Upadhyaya

Guwahati: A statue of Babu Chabilal Upadhyaya, a leader of the Gorkha community of Assam , will be installed by the state government in Guwahati. Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Friday directed the chief executive officer (CEO) of the Guwahati Metropolitan Development Authority (GMDA) to select an appropriate and prominent site for the statue, an official statement said. Sarma also instructed that…

Delhi Air Pollution: Doctor Suggests Closing Schools for Children After AQI Levels Crosses 400-Mark

New Delhi: As the air pollution levels in the national capital reach “very poor,” the doctors say that people with no history of respiratory diseases are suffering from breathing issues. Dr Nikhil Modi, Senior Consultant for Respiratory Critical Care at Apollo Hospital, said that apart from the regular patients, those who don’t have any respiratory issues in the past are showing up with…

Ram Temple Completion Delayed by 3 Months Due to Worker Shortage, Stone Replacement

Ayodhya: The Ram temple in Ayodhya, initially scheduled for completion by June 2025, will now likely be finished by September 2025, said Nripendra Mishra, chairman of the construction committee. Mishra cited a shortage of around 200 workers and the need to replace certain stones on the temple’s first floor as primary reasons for the delay. “Currently, we are facing a labour shortage, causing…

Sukhu Samosa Row: Bharatiya Janata Yuva Morcha Holds ‘Samosa March’ in Shimla

Shimla: Bharatiya Janata Yuva Morcha workers organised a ‘Samosa’ march in Shimla on Saturday amid the ongoing ‘samosa’ controversy. The protest comes over a CID investigation into samosas and cake that were intended for the Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister but were mistakenly served to his staff. As the investigation stirred a row, CM Sukhu said that the investigation was related to an incident…

Kerala Shocker: Madrassa Teacher Held for Branding Student with Iron Box

Kannur: A Madrassa teacher was arrested for allegedly branding a student with an iron box in this north Kerala district, police said on Saturday. Umair Ashrafi, hailing from Tanur in neighbouring Malappuram district, was also accused of smearing chilli powder on the private parts of the boy, alleging disobedience, they said. As the student lodged a complaint with the police recently, the accused…

Udaipur Shocker: Thai Woman Hospitalized with Bullet Injury, Probe On to Identify Accused

Udaipur: A Thai woman was brought to a hospital here on Saturday with gunshot injuries allegedly by three unidentified men who left after admitting her, police said. The 24-year old woman, who has a bullet injury near the ribs, is out of danger, they said. Udaipur SP Yogesh Goyal said that police received information in the morning that a foreign national who has…

Over 200 Sky Lanterns Flown in Assam’s Dholai to Attract Voters for Bypoll

Silchar: Over 200 lanterns lit up the evening sky in Assam ’s Dholai on Friday as part of the Cachar district administration’s endeavour to encourage voter participation during the bypoll to the Assembly segment. An official statement said that the sky lanterns were flown from BNMP School Field as part of the Systematic Voters’ Education and Electoral Participation (SVEEP) programme. A total of…

‘This Will Be Decade of Uttarakhand’: PM Modi Extends Greetings on State’s Foundation Day

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended his greetings to the people of Uttarakhand on the occasion of 25th State Foundation Day on Saturday. In a video message shared on X, the Prime Minister vowed to fulfil the resolution of a ‘Viksit Uttarakhand’ for a ‘Viksit Bharat’ in the next 25 years. “Many congratulations to all my family members of the state on…

Onion Prices Soar Across Markets in Delhi, Mumbai, Lucknow, Customers in Distress

New Delhi: Onions have got citizens teary-eyed as the prices have surged across the markets in several cities, leaving customers in distress.The price of onions has risen from Rs 40-60 kg to Rs 70-80 per kg at the wholesale markets. Speaking to ANI, a seller at a market in Delhi said, “The price of onions has risen from Rs 60 to Rs 70…

Gujarat Tragedy: Three Workers Killed in Fire Caused By Chemical Leak at Godown

Navsari: Three workers were charred to death and three others injured in a fire caused by a chemical leak at a godown in Gujarat ‘s Navsari district on Saturday morning, police said. The blaze broke out around 9 am when workers were unloading barrels containing chemicals from a truck at a godown in Devsar village in Billimoria taluka, Deputy Superintendent of Police (DySP)…