NEW DELHI: The Assam crime branch has summoned Congress MP and senior party leader Randeep Singh Surjewala to appear before investigators in Guwahati on Saturday, May 23 in connection with the passport controversy involving Assam chief minister Himanta Biswa Sarma’s wife, Riniki Bhuyan Sarma.The summons is part of an ongoing probe by Assam police into…
Kolkata: In a major statewide crackdown, police arrested several high-profile Trinamool figures and their immediate relatives on charges ranging from illegal arms possession and extortion to land grabbing.On Sunday night, the state police’s Special Task Force (STF), along with Diamond Harbour district police, intercepted a speeding vehicle in the Lalbati area of South 24 Parganas….
Thane: A court in Maharashtra’s Thane district on Monday reserved its order till May 21 in a 2008 case related to the alleged assault on Railway Recruitment Board examinees at Kalyan station by Maharashtra Navnirman Sena activists.Eight persons, including MNS chief Raj Thackeray, are named as accused in the case. Two of the accused died…
New Delhi: Former Delhi Medical Council (DMC) registrar Dr Girish Tyagi, who was recently named in a special audit report over alleged financial irregularities and “unlawful monetary benefits” running into crores, has now been voted as the Delhi Medical Association’s (DMA) representative to the DMC.The DMA on Saturday conducted elections for its lone representative seat…
Chennai: Within a week of TVK govt assuming office, early signs of friction have emerged between the state administration and the elected Greater Chennai Corporation council.While the newly elected ministers and representatives have begun chairing review meetings and conducting field inspections across the city, Mayor R Priya, standing committee members, zonal chairpersons and councillors remained…
Patna: Revenue and land reforms minister Dilip Kumar Jaiswal has ordered the suspension of Kurhani block revenue officer Dharmendra Kumar in Muzaffarpur district for dereliction of duty and delaying files.Jaiswal said on Monday that action has been initiated against negligent officials. “In line with this, Dharmendra, a revenue officer posted in Kurhani, has been suspended….
According to the complaint, these threats were used to force her into sexual acts against her will over an extended period Dumka: Seven people, including five young adults and two juveniles, were sent to judicial custody in connection with the gang-rape of a 13-year-old girl in Pakur district, police said on Sunday.The incident occured on…
Shahid Nirmal Mahto park in Hazaribag Hazaribag: Nirmal Mahto Park, a popular public spot at the heart of the city, is set for a major makeover. The Hazaribag Municipal Corporation has launched a renovation and beautification drive at the facility which will include modern amenities and richer greenery.The beautification project was taken following a joint…
PALGHAR: Thirteen persons were killed and 16 injured when their pickup truck driving north on the wrong side of the Mumbai-Ahmedabad highway met with an accident on Monday.A bigger truck going south swerved to avoid the pickup and its container fell on the vehicle, carrying an engagement party of about 50, near Dhaniwari village in…
Kolkata: The Election Commission (EC) is set to deploy 35 companies of the Central Armed Police Forces (CAPF) for the repoll at Falta assembly constituency on May 21. Sources said eight personnel will be stationed at each polling booth. The EC has also arranged 30 Quick Response Teams (QRTs) to ensure immediate intervention in case…
