CJP’s Delhi protest: Jurists question validity of curbs on trains, says will flout citizens’ rights | Mumbai News

The Supreme Court has requested the government to reconsider its decision on curbing metro and train services. (Representational image) MUMBAI: Even as the Supreme Court on Friday asks government to reconsider curbs on metro and train services in Delhi and to resume the services in a regulated manner that doesn’t cause discomfort to commuters, jurists…

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11 students, sexual harassment charges and a split inquiry panel: The story behind JNU professor’s dismissal | Delhi News

Prof Angomcha Bimol Akoijam has been dismissed from Jawaharlal Nehru University due to sexual harassment allegations. NEW DELHI: Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) on Friday dismissed Prof Angomcha Bimol Akoijam of the Centre for the Study of Social Systems with immediate effect following an inquiry into allegations of sexual harassment levelled against him by 11 students.Akoijam…

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Emails seal Lucent drugs case as tribunal upholds ₹5.4cr ED attachment | Hyderabad News

Hyderabad: The Appellate Tribunal under the Smugglers and Foreign Exchange Manipulators (Forfeiture of Property) Act (SAFEMA) has upheld the Enforcement Directorate’s attachment of property worth Rs 5.46 crore belonging to Lucent Drugs Pvt Ltd, holding that company records and emails indicated it knowingly routed tramadol consignments to Pakistan through overseas intermediaries without the required regulatory…

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Five-hour midnight power cuts leave Chennai’s western suburbs sleepless | Chennai News

IN THE DARK: Several neighbourhoods had no power from around 10.30pm to 3.30am on Oct 8 Chennai: Residents of the city’s western suburbs, including Valasaravakkam and Porur, have been enduring power cuts lasting up to five hours, disrupting sleep and leaving students, office-goers and families struggling with heat and mosquitoes.On Thursday night, several neighbourhoods had…

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Tree trimming: Ahmedabad residents can now pay charges on the spot | Ahmedabad News

Ahmedabad: Residents of private housing societies will no longer have to visit civic centres to pay charges for tree trimming, with Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation (AMC) deciding to enable on-the-spot online payment after a complaint is raised.The decision was taken at Thursday’s standing committee meeting while reviewing the implementation of the civic body’s Tree Trimming and…

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NGT seeks ATR from OSPCB on unauthorised composting centre | Bhubaneswar News

The micro composting sentre at GA Colony, Bharatpur, under Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation limits The micro composting sentre at GA Colony, Bharatpur, under Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation limits The micro composting sentre at GA Colony, Bharatpur, under Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation limits The micro composting sentre at GA Colony, Bharatpur, under Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation limits The micro composting…

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‘Closing complaints without solving problems defeats purpose’: Gurgaon DC warns officials | Gurgaon News

Deputy commissioner Uttam Singh reviewed public grievances received through various government portals and emphasized accountability. GURGAON: Officials and employees responsible for unnecessary delays in resolving public grievances will face accountability, deputy commissioner Uttam Singh said on Friday, stressing that closing complaints on government portals without addressing the underlying problems would defeat the purpose of grievance…

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RTI cornerstone of governance, not instrument of confrontation: Mizoram guv | Guwahati News

Mizoram governor speaks at the event Aizawl: Mizoram governor Gen. Vijay Kumar Singh on Thursday described the Right to Information (RTI) as a cornerstone of transparent, accountable and participatory governance and not an instrument of confrontation.Addressing the RTI week celebration, organised by the Mizoram Information Commission (MIC), Singh said, “RTI should not be viewed as…

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Parents allege gaming-related harassment led to boy’s death | Hubballi News

Image for representation only Davanagere: A 13-year-old Class 8 student, Manoj TR, of Basava International School in Machanayakanahalli, died by suicide in Pandomatti village of Channagiri taluk in Davanagere district, police said.His parents have filed a complaint at Channagiri police station against four boys from the village, alleging harassment, intimidation and physical assault.According to the…

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