Mumbai, April 2 (IANS) Maharashtra has been placed on high alert following revelations that a Ghaziabad-based ISI espionage module had links within the state, prompting the government to initiate a major overhaul of its security infrastructure. According to Maharashtra Home department officials, a recent high-level review meeting revealed that the espionage network had managed to breach security at at least five highly sensitive locations across Maharashtra. Although security agencies were able …
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New Delhi, March 28 (IANS) Indian Railways has rolled out a series of measures to manage heavy passenger rush at stations, including the creation of dedicated holding areas, access control systems and enhanced surveillance, Union Minister for Railways Ashwini Vaishnaw said in the Rajya Sabha.In a written reply, the minister has said that permanent passenger holding areas will be developed at 76 identified stations to reduce congestion on platforms.These holding areas will be equipped with amenit…
Patna, March 27 (IANS) The festival of Ram Navami is being celebrated with immense devotion and grandeur across Bihar, especially in the state capital Patna, where a massive turnout of devotees has been witnessed.At the iconic Mahavir Temple, an overwhelming crowd of devotees gathered from the early hours of the morning to seek ‘darshan’.The temple doors opened as early as 2:00 AM, followed by ‘aarti’, and long queues, stretching nearly a kilometer up to the GPO Roundabout, were seen till 12 AM….
Bhubaneswar, March 26 (IANS) The Odisha Government has announced new triennial Excise Policy which will remain effective from April 1, 2026, to March 31, 2029.The state excise department moved from a yearly to a three-year excise policy, intending to provide enhanced stability, uniformity, and openness in the administration of the sector.In a significant social move, under the new triennial policy, the state government honouring religious and cultural sentiments, has announced that no liquor sho…
Gandhinagar, March 11 (IANS) The Gujarat government has placed an order for 34 new metro train sets for the Ahmedabad and Surat metro rail projects, with officials saying the additional rolling stock will increase service frequency on the Ahmedabad-Gandhinagar corridor and support the expansion of urban rail in the state.Of the total order, 10 train sets are meant for the Ahmedabad Metro Phase-2 project, while 24 will be deployed for the upcoming Surat Metro system.The train sets are being manuf…
Guwahati, Feb 28 (IANS) In view of the upcoming Holi festival and the anticipated surge in passenger traffic, Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR) has implemented a series of comprehensive and passenger-friendly measures across its entire zone to ensure safe, smooth and comfortable travel for all passengers. NFR’s Chief Public Relations Officer (CPRO), Kapinjal Kishore Sharma, said that, with a strong focus on teamwork, vigilance, and a passenger-first approach, the NFR is fully geared up to provi…
New Delhi, Feb 18 (IANS) The Uttar Pradesh Board Class 10 and Class 12 examinations began on Wednesday with more than 52 lakh students appearing across the state. The exams are being conducted by the Uttar Pradesh Madhyamik Shiksha Parishad (UPMSP) and will continue till March 12. From Lucknow to Prayagraj, and from Ghaziabad to Varanasi, thousands of students reached their respective centres early in the morning, many expressing nervousness but also feeling confident about their preparation. Th…
Patna, Dec 30 (IANS) The Bihar government and state police will maintain strict vigilance against anyone attempting to disrupt the law and order in the state during the New Year celebrations. Chief Secretary Pratyaya Amrit chaired a high-level review meeting on Tuesday with all District Magistrates (DMs) and Superintendents of Police (SPs) to ensure a peaceful and secure environment across the state.The meeting was conducted via video conferencing and focused primarily on maintaining effective l…