NEW DELHI: People seeking access roads from National Highways (NHs) for fuel stations, wayside amenities, industries, private properties and rest area complexes won’t need to visit govt offices to get an NOC anymore. They will be able to apply online and get the approval without any physical interface with the system.Road transport minister Nitin Gadkari…
Kolkata: The heat is on in the city after a very short spring. While the maximum temperature dipped slightly on Wednesday after it stepped on the 33°C mark on Tuesday, Met officials said it is likely to go up to 33°C by Thursday.Climatologically, spring in Kolkata is a short period of transition from winter to…
Mumbai: A 45-year-old man who allegedly cheated two investors of his artificial jewellery venture of Rs 10 crore and fled after his anticipating bail plea was rejected was arrested in Nashik recently. Sushil Kantilal Jain allegedly diverted funds to personal bank accounts and couldn’t give details of workers purportedly paid Rs 4.3 crore. —S Ahmed…
New Delhi: Former chief minister Arvind Kejriwal is likely to appear on Friday before the Committee of Privileges of Delhi Assembly, which has summoned him in connection with the ‘Phansi Ghar’ row.In a letter to the panel’s chairperson on Tuesday, Kejriwal acknowledged the receipt of the summons dated Feb 18 and promised to appear before…
CHENNAI: DMK and AIADMK on Wednesday renominated veteran leaders Tiruchi N Siva and M Thambidurai, respectively, for the Rajya Sabha elections. These nominations came on the eve of the deadline for the biennial elections to fill six vacancies.The DMK alliance, with its majority in the legislature, is set to secure four seats, while the AIADMK…
Celebrated Bhojpuri artist Bharat Sharma Vyas has voiced his strong disapproval of the rising trend of suggestive Holi songs, claiming they pose a significant threat to both the Bhojpuri language and societal values. Buxar: Renowned Bhojpuri singer Bharat Sharma Vyas on Monday strongly criticised the growing trend of double-meaning Holi songs in the Bhojpuri music…
Daltonganj: The Medininagar forest division in the district has placed a compensation demand of Rs 38.59 lakh before the regional chief conservator of forests for damage and destruction of crops and houses by wildlife during 2025-26, DFO Satyam Kumar said.“Farmers are expected to make claims for genuine compensation. Any excess claim for crop loss will…
Ranchi: ‘Holi Milan’ events were organised across the city on Sunday, with residents turning up in large numbers to celebrate the festival of colours in an atmosphere of warmth and camaraderie.From public parks to banquet halls and college campuses, community groups and organisations hosted meet-and-greet programmes marked by music, cultural performances, and the exchange of…
Nitish Kumar (File photo)_ NEW DELHI: Bihar chief minister Nitish Kumar, who currently heads the state government with support of the BJP, is likely to head to the Rajya Sabha, JDU sources told news agency ANI.The confirmation from the JDU sources was in sharp contrast to earlier reported claims that Nitish Kumar had given the…
Kolkata: Bengal govt will now allow cashless facility in cases of hospital indoor treatment to go beyond Rs 2 lakh for pensioners. State has asked pensioners or their representatives to inform the finance department when the cost exceeds the ceiling limit of Rs 2 lakh. As of now, only current employees are allowed to avail…
