Kolkata, April 21 (IANS) As West Bengal is heading for the first phase of the two-phase Assembly polls on April 23 for 152 constituencies scattered over 16 districts, all constituencies in seven out of those 16 districts are under the scanner of the Election Commission of India (ECI) over security concerns on polling days.These seven districts are the two minority-dominated districts of Malda and Murshidabad, North Dinajpur, Cooch Behar, Birbhum, West Midnapore, and West Burdwan.Out of these sev…
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New Delhi, April 20 (IANS) In a step towards environmental protection, the Delhi government has notified a Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) and reactivated the Green Helpline number 1800118600 for reporting offences related to trees, an official said on Monday. Chief Minister Rekha Gupta described the initiative as a historic decision aimed at safeguarding Delhi’s green cover and ensuring strict enforcement of tree protection laws, a statement said.She said that the SOP has been notified by …
Ranchi, March 13 (IANS) In a major push to modernise the state police and strengthen the law and order mechanism, Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren on Friday flagged off 1,485 new vehicles for the police fleet and laid the foundation stones for 12 state-of-the-art police stations across the state.The Chief Minister flagged off the vehicles from the Jharkhand Assembly premises here. The fleet includes 636 four-wheeler patrolling vehicles (Mahindra Bolero BS-6 models) and 849 two-wheelers, aim…
Patna, March 3 (IANS) A major police action ahead of Holi has created a stir in Bihar’s East Champaran district. Superintendent of Police Swaran Prabhat has suspended 37 constables with immediate effect for remaining absent from duty without prior notice.According to sources, police personnel had been deployed to maintain law and order during the sensitive festival period.In this context, unauthorised absence was treated as serious indiscipline.The SP made it clear that negligence during festi…
Jaipur, Jan 29 (IANS) The growing incidence of leopard movement in residential areas of Jaipur resonated in the Rajasthan Legislative Assembly on Thursday, as the issue was raised during the ongoing Budget Session, prompting the state government to announce the launch of a dedicated wildlife helpline and enhanced monitoring measures.Raising the matter during Question Hour, BJP MLA Kalicharan Saraf expressed concern over frequent leopard sightings in populated localities of the state capital, not…
Jammu, Dec 23 (IANS) Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board (SMVDSB) on Tuesday reviewed Yatra preparedness ahead of the anticipated heavy influx of pilgrims during the New Year.A statement by SMVDSB said, “Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board (SMVDSB) today reviewed comprehensive arrangements to ensure a safe, smooth and hassle-free pilgrimage for devotees. The review meeting, convened as per the directions of the Hon’ble Chairman, SMVDSB (Lt. Governor, JK-UT), was presided over by Sachin Kumar V…