Srinagar, May 8 (IANS) The Central government has authorised the Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor to exercise powers on telecom services in the union territory.These powers include control over services such as interception of signals, suspension of service and decryption of messages, related to telecom services in the UT during public safety events or national emergencies.A notification to this effect was issued by the Union Government on Thursday.According to the order, the President dire…
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Chandigarh, May 7 (IANS) Punjab Cabinet Minister Barinder Kumar Goyal on Thursday reviewed the ongoing relining work of the Rajasthan Feeder Canal and directed officials to ensure the timely completion of the project. He said the canal passes through several villages and towns of Punjab, and its lining had deteriorated considerably due to its nearly six-decade-old structure.He said repeated breaches in the common bank of the Rajasthan Feeder and Sirhind Feeder canals in the past had posed a cons…
New Delhi, May 5 (IANS) In a technology-driven crackdown, the Delhi Police Metro unit achieved a breakthrough in a case involving mobile phone theft followed by fraudulent Unified Payments Interface (UPI) transactions amounting to Rs 1.20 lakh, a police official said.Acting on an electronic First Information Report (E-FIR) No. 80019309/2026, registered under Section 303 (2) BNS at IGI Airport Metro Police Station, officials used advanced cyber forensics to unravel a complex financial trail.Polic…
Jammu, May 4 (IANS) The Jammu Development Authority (JDA) said on Monday that it has carried out a major demolition drive against unauthorised constructions along the Ring Road Corridor in Jammu district to ensure public safety.An official statement said that in a significant enforcement action undertaken on Monday, the Jammu Development Authority (JDA) carried out a major demolition drive along the Ring Road Corridor to curb unauthorised constructions and ensure planned urban development.During…
Nagpur, May 1 (IANS) Maharashtra Revenue Minister and Guardian Minister for Nagpur and Amravati, Chandrashekhar Bawankule, on Friday appealed to the citizens of the state to participate in the census, adding that only residents of India can participate in the present exercise, and Bangladeshi or foreign nationals will not be allowed to participate. After attending the ceremonial flag-hoisting on the occasion of Maharashtra Foundation Day, Minister Bawankule, at a press conference, spoke on sever…
Seoul, April 21 (IANS) North Korea and Russia held a ceremony Tuesday to mark the linking of a cross-border road bridge over the Tumen River, the Russian Embassy in North Korea said, adding the bridge is set for completion in mid-June.The two countries began constructing the road bridge in April last year, following a summit meeting between North Korean leader Kim Jong-un and Russian President Vladimir Putin in June 2024 in Pyongyang, Yonhap news agency reported.Tuesday’s ceremony, held in the b…
Patna, April 7 (IANS) Amid a severe LPG shortage in Muzaffarpur district, police have busted an organised gang involved in illegal gas refilling and black marketing, exposing a dangerous and well-coordinated network.Acting on a tip-off, a raid was conducted in the Nariyar area under the Motipur police station limits on Monday night, where an illegal LPG refilling operation was being carried out.The operation was led by Deputy Superintendent of Police, Suchitra Kumari, with support from police te…
New Delhi, April 3 (IANS) Railways Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Friday emphasised that providing a good travel experience to the poor and middle class remains the top priority of Indian Railways.The minister told railway officials from across the country who attended a review meeting at Rail Bhawan here to work collectively towards this goal.He highlighted that the sharp reduction in railway accidents and record freight loading have significantly improved the image of Indian Railways across the …
New Delhi, April 3 (IANS) In a significant preventive policing operation, the Anti Auto Theft Squad (AATS) of East District on Friday has apprehended an active member of the notorious ‘Chenu Gang’ and recovered a country-made pistol along with two live cartridges from his possession. The arrest was made following proactive surveillance and a well-coordinated intelligence-based operation, preventing a potentially serious crime.According to East District Police, the accused was intercepted while r…
New Delhi, March 31 (IANS) Eight people were killed and eight others injured in a stampede at the Mata Sheetla Temple in Bihar’s Nalanda district on Tuesday, police said, the latest in a series of crowd crush incidents reported in 2026 and 2025 that have highlighted safety gaps at mass gatherings across the country.The latest stampede occurred during prayers under the Deepnagar Police Station limits after a sudden surge of devotees led to overcrowding and chaos within the temple premises.Accor…