Mangaluru (Karnataka), Aug 6 (IANS) The situation in the temple town of Dharmasthala turned tense following an assault on YouTubers near Nethravathi Pangala Cross on Wednesday evening following a skirmish that broke out in connection with the ongoing mass grave case.Police stated that local residents assaulted the YouTubers, accusing them of spreading false information about the Hindu pilgrimage center and its temple management.According to authorities, two to three cars were damaged in the inci…

Ahmedabad, Aug 6 (IANS) In a high-level review meeting held in Gandhinagar, Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel chaired the sixth Governing Body meeting of the Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel National Unity Trust, with a sharp focus on elevating the Statue of Unity (SOU) and its surroundings into a world-class tourism destination. As part of the strategic vision, the Governing Body discussed in detail proposals to develop trekking trails, scenic walkways, and a hospitality district in the hills near…

Jaipur, Aug 6 (IANS) Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma, on Wednesday, approved a series of strict disciplinary action against several government officials facing allegations of corruption and misconduct. In a major decision, the Chief Minister has approved the compulsory retirement of nine police inspectors found guilty of serious lapses during their service.These Police Inspectors had a history of tainted records, with multiple charges and departmental inquiries pending against them.A …

Agartala, Aug 6 (IANS) Responding to Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha’s request, Union Road Transport and Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari has directed the top officials to study the condition and to take appropriate steps for the National Highway-8, the state’s lifeline, officials said on Wednesday. The National Highway-8 between Assam’s Sribhumi district (formerly Karimganj) and Tripura’s Sabroom sub-division, along Bangladesh, connects the state (Tripura) with the rest of the country …

Shillong, Aug 6 (IANS) The Meghalaya High Court has expressed satisfaction with the state government’s efforts to curb the growing problem of stray dogs, noting that substantial progress has been made in addressing the issue across the state. A division bench comprising Chief Justice IP Mukerji and Justice W Diengdoh, while hearing a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) on Wednesday, acknowledged the steps taken by the government, stating in its order, “We are happy to note from a report filed in …

Bhubaneswar, Aug 6 (IANS) The unfortunate death of another female student after a self-immolation attempt in Pattamundai area of Odisha’s Kendrapara district on Wednesday prompted the opposition parties to intensify its criticism of the Bharatiya Janata Party-led state government. Addressing a press conference here, senior Biju Janata Dal (BJD) leader Lenin Mohanty said, “The incident is not just shocking, it is frustrating for the people of Odisha. There is lawlessness everywhere. Lawyers are b…

Bengaluru, Aug 6 (IANS) The preparations are underway in full swing in Karnataka for the visit of the Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi on August 8 (Friday). A series of meetings were held with the party leaders along with the national leaders to review final preparations for the protest against alleged election fraud by the Election Commission of India (ECI). A preparatory meeting was held on Wednesday at the KPCC’s Bharat Jodo Bhavan. The meeting was attended by AICC Gener…

Guwahati, Aug 6 (IANS) Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, on Wednesday, shared several glimpses of the much-anticipated terminal of the Guwahati International Airport, announcing that the project is nearing completion and will be ready for operations by November this year. Taking to social media platform X, CM Sarma said, “Offering you some exclusive glimpses from the upcoming @GuwahatiAirport T2. On the verge of completion, it will boost connectivity in North East and also enhance connec…

Guwahati, Aug 6 (IANS) Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Wednesday raised alarm over the deep-rooted socio-cultural inequalities affecting young girls in different parts of the state, citing widespread instances of child marriage and lack of access to education in certain regions.Speaking at a public gathering, Sarma contrasted the lives of girls in urban centers like Guwahati, Dibrugarh, and Silchar — where education and career development are encouraged — with those in more backw…

Bhopal, Aug 6 (IANS) The Madhya Pradesh Child Rights Protection Commission department of the state government will host will a one-day regional workshop on the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act on Thursday. The workshop, which is a significant step toward strengthening child protection mechanisms in the state, will be organised at the Kushabhau Thackeray International Convention Centre (Minto Hall) in Bhopal. Chief Minister Mohan Yadav, along with some other senior Minister…