Shivamogga: Former minister and Thirthahalli MLA Araga Jnanendra on Wednesday alleged financial irregularities exceeding Rs 800 crore under the guise of health check-up drives for construction workers.Speaking to reporters in Shivamogga, the BJP leader claimed that funds collected through labour cess over the past three and a half years were systematically misused without conducting genuine…
Noida: A 57-year-old woman from Sector 41 allegedly lost nearly Rs 1 crore after being duped by cybercriminals who lured her into a fraudulent share market investment scheme, police said Wednesday. The suspects allegedly contacted the woman through social media and persuaded her to invest through a trading application promising high returns.The woman, a homemaker…
Nana Patekar, the illustrious actor renowned for his roles in Indian cinema, sadly passed away at his Goa residence PUNE: The mortal remains of veteran actor Nana Patekar were taken to Pune on Thursday evening, where he will be accorded a state funeral in recognition of his contribution to theatre and cinema, officials said.Patekar, 76,…
Nana Patekar, 75, was the chief guest at the October 4 installation ceremony of Rajshri Khandeparkar of Samrat International Club in Goa. PANAJI: “I am here today. Who knows about tomorrow.” Just four days before his death, veteran actor Nana Patekar spoke about the uncertainty of life while attending an event in Goa, urging people…
While some stakeholders backed densification to meet housing needs and use land more efficiently, opposition was stronger to most major residential proposals Chandigarh: Chandigarh residents have sent a clear message on the proposed Master Plan amendments: build the infrastructure before building higher. Representations before the Screening Committee show strong resistance to denser and taller housing,…
On Thursday afternoon, the Saharanpur-Gomti Nagar Vande Bharat Express was delayed by 35 minutes after striking a cow LUCKNOW: The Saharanpur-Gomti Nagar Vande Bharat Express (26503) was delayed by 35 minutes after hitting a cow between Bakshi Ka Talab (BKT) and Mahmoodabad railway stations near Lucknow on Thursday afternoon.The impact reportedly damaged the train’s front…
The encroached area around the Boring Road Durga Puja Samiti Vyapaar Mandali pandal in Patna Patna: Beyond the 65-foot Rameswaram Temple replica, the Durga Puja setup at Boring Road roundabout has also brought the area’s traffic and encroachment problems into focus, which worsen during the festival.A major commercial and educational hub, Boring Road faces daily…
Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma administers pledge during Seva Jyoti Yatra event in Jaipur Wednesday Jaipur: The Rajasthan BJP Wednesday organised ‘Seva Jyoti Yatra’ programmes at district centres across the state to mark Prime Minister Narendra Modi completing 25 years in public life. BJP holds Seva Jyoti Yatra across Raj to mark Modi’s 25 years in…
Nagpur: At least five drinking-water pipeline damage cases are reported every day in the rapidly developing Besa-Pipla belt, Maharashtra Jeevan Pradhikaran (MJP) officials told TOI, underscoring the effect of repeated road digging and infrastructure works on the local water network.The problem affects Besa, Pipla, Beltarodi, Ghogli and Shankarpur, where road, stormwater drain and sewerage works…
Rajkot: The District Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission, Rajkot, has ordered the State Bank of India (SBI) to refund Rs 1.59 lakh along with 9% interest to a senior citizen account holder following unauthorized withdrawals from his savings account, holding the bank liable for deficiency in service and delay.The complainant, Dilip Chatwani (68), a resident of…
