Patna, July 24 (IANS) The Bihar administration has stepped up security measures following recent incidents of unrest and violence reported from different parts of the state. In separate developments, the Home Department ordered a temporary suspension of internet services in parts of Muzaffarpur to prevent the spread of rumours. At the same time, senior police officials reviewed the law‑and‑order situation in Jehanabad after violence during a student protest.Acting on the recommendation of th…
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Washington, July 8 (IANS) The Trump administration has launched its first major investigation into alleged fraud involving H-1B and PERM employment visas, with the US Labour Department’s Inspector General saying investigators have already issued dozens of subpoenas as part of a sweeping probe into suspected labour trafficking and abuse of foreign worker programmes. Labour Department Inspector General Anthony D’Esposito said the investigation would be one of the most aggressive actions ever under…
Mumbai, June 24 (IANS) In a significant administrative overhaul, the Maharashtra state government on Tuesday ordered a major reshuffle within its police force. A senior IPS officer, Vishwas Nangre Patil—widely recognised as Mumbai’s “Singham” for his tough stance on crime—has been appointed as the new Police Commissioner of Nagpur, the state’s second capital. Nangre Patil, who was previously serving as the Additional Director General of Police (ADG) in the Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB), rep…
Aizawl, June 23 (IANS) Mizoram Excise and Narcotics Minister Lalnghinglova Hmar on Tuesday said the state government, in collaboration with various organisations, has been carrying out sustained and coordinated efforts to curb drug abuse and trafficking, reaffirming its commitment to tackling the growing narcotics challenge in the state. Addressing a seminar on the theme “Emerging Trends and New Challenges Faced by Mizoram”, the Minister stressed the need for stronger and more coordinated ac…
Chennai, June 9 (IANS) Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay will formally launch the Singappenn Special Task Force, a dedicated police unit established to strengthen the protection of women and children across the state, on Tuesday.The inauguration will take place at 5 p.m. at the Jawaharlal Nehru Rajarathinam Sports Stadium in Chennai. The creation of the specialised force was among the first major announcements made by Vijay after assuming office as Chief Minister.The initiative reflects …
Chennai, June 8 (IANS) Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay will formally launch the Singappenn Special Task Force, a dedicated police unit established to strengthen the protection of women and children across the state, on Tuesday. The inauguration will take place at 5 p.m. at the Jawaharlal Nehru Rajarathinam Sports Stadium in Chennai. The creation of the specialised force was among the first major announcements made by Vijay after assuming office as Chief Minister.The initiative reflects…
Kolkata, April 29 (IANS) The polling percentage in the first six hours till 1 p.m. on Wednesday in the second phase of West Bengal Assembly elections for 142 constituencies has been recorded at 61.11. This is slightly lower than the 62.18 per cent recorded in the first six hours of April 23 voting in the first phase in 152 Assembly constituencies.In district-wise voting, till 1 p.m., East Burdwan district recorded the highest polling percentage at 66.80, followed by Hooghly district at 64.57, Na…
Washington, April 24 (IANS) The United States President Donald Trump will dispatch special envoys to Pakistan to engage with Iran, following what White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt described as signs of progress, even as she highlighted diplomatic gains in the Middle East. Leavitt said the president has “decided to dispatch special Envoy Woff and Jared Kushner back to Islamabad,” adding that “the Iranians wanna talk, they wanna talk in person.”“So Steve and Jared will b…
Raipur, March 26 (IANS) The Home Department of the Chhattisgarh government has suspended senior Indian Police Service (IPS) officer Ratanlal Dangi, who was serving as Inspector General of Police. The suspension order was issued amid serious allegations against him, triggering a major controversy in the state police department. However the order has not mentioned about any complaint nor anything about allegations. he official suspension order issued on Thursday states that the officer has exhibit…
Jaipur, Feb 24 (IANS) The Bhajanlal government has issued transfer and promotion orders for 21 IPS officers, affecting major changes in key positions across Rajasthan. Most of the reshuffle follows recent promotions within the cadre. In a late-night order on Monday night, the Police Commissioner of Jodhpur and the Special Police Commissioner of Jaipur have been replaced. Inspector General (IG) SOG Sharat Kaviraj has been appointed as the new Police Commissioner of Jodhpur.Jodhpur Police Commissi…