Ludhiana: A departmental inquiry into the seizure of 86gm of opium and four mobile phones from inmates at Ludhiana Central Jail has led to the arrest of an assistant superintendent, raising fresh concerns over the alleged involvement of prison staff in facilitating the entry of prohibited items into Punjab jails.Assistant superintendent Rishavpal Goyal was arrested…
Mangaluru: Nitte (Deemed to be University) and KS Hegde Medical Academy (KSHEMA) jointly organised ‘Move for Hope 2026’, a breast cancer awareness walkathon, at Mahaveer Circle on Saturday.The event, which began at the Nitte Day Care Centre early in the morning, aimed to promote awareness about breast cancer and highlight the importance of regular screening,…
Mysuru: To help tourists explore destinations around Mysuru during the Dasara holidays, the Karnataka State Road Transport Corporation (KSRTC) has introduced three one-day special tour packages – Devadarshini, Giridarshini and Jaladarshini – from Oct 16 to 26.The tours will operate from the KSRTC suburban bus stand from Oct 16, with buses departing at 6.30am. The…
Noida: Nearly 300 people were put under preventive detention ahead of a protest against the Cockroach Janata Party (CJP) at Jantar Mantar in Delhi on Saturday, even as police intensified checks near Chilla border and UP Gate. Additional personnel were posted at all district borders adjoining Delhi, and several vehicles believed to be heading for…
IMD data showed that the day’s maximum temperature at Shivajinagar was 4° above normal Pune: Shivajinagar on Saturday logged a maximum temperature of 35.9°C, making it the city’s hottest Oct day since 2003. The last time temperature was highest during the month was on Oct 7, 2002, when the station recorded 36.9°C.According to weather experts…
Panaji: The state cabinet on Saturday approved the next phase of Goa’s tourism master plan and tourism policy, describing it as a long-term roadmap to steer the future growth of the tourism sector.The projects include Goan Waters, Eco & Nature Tourism, Spiritual, Heritage & Culture, Adventure Tourism, MICE Tourism, Leisure & Entertainment, Wellness & Medical…
Punjab minister Harpal Singh Cheema detained by the police during a protest outside the Punjab Election Office in Sector 17, Chandigarh, on Saturday Chandigarh: The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) on Saturday alleged that the Delhi Police entered Gurdwara Sri Bangla Sahib in Delhi wearing shoes, bareheaded and carrying batons to detain youth protesting against “vote…
Former head, Dr PK Singh being felicitated to mark foundation day of SGPGI Anaesthesiology department Lucknow: SGPGIMS’s department of anaesthesiology is highlighting comprehensive care as the way forward in patient care, underlining the role of anaesthesiologists beyond the operating theatre. The department highlighted the concept while celebrating its 39th foundation day on Saturday.“Public awareness about…
Patna: The electoral contest for the Saran Teachers’ constituency of the Bihar legislative council has turned into a high-stakes, multi-cornered fight ahead of the Oct 23 polls.Unlike the byelection triggered by the death of veteran teachers’ union functionary Kedar Nath Pandey, the full-term biennial election puts incumbent Independent MLC Aafaque Ahmad at the centre of…
Jaipur: Chief secretary V Srinivas will present an initial preview of the International Institute of Administrative Sciences (IIAS) Governance Index at an international public administration conference in Athens, Greece, from Oct 12-15, bringing the state’s administrative experience into global discussions on governance reforms.The proposed index, being developed under Srinivas’s leadership, aims to provide a global…
