New Delhi, April 11 (IANS) Expressing concern over repeated delays in complying with court orders on parole and furlough applications, the Delhi High Court has directed the government to formulate Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to ensure timely compliance in such urgent cases. A single-judge Bench of Justice Anup Jairam Bhambhani was hearing a petition filed by Nandu alias Ram Kishore, which raised issues regarding delays in the processing of parole. After interacting through video-…
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Raipur, April 7 (IANS) Panic has gripped Mudpar village in Chhattisgarh’s Durg district after an outbreak of the highly contagious African Swine Fever (ASF) led to the death of more than 250 pigs, followed by the humane culling of another 82 pigs to prevent further spread. The crisis began on April 1 when sudden pig deaths were reported at a private pig farm in the village. The death toll rose rapidly within days. The farm owner immediately informed the district Veterinary Department.A team of…
New Delhi, Feb 16 (IANS) The Supreme Court on Monday declined to entertain a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) alleging police excesses against disciples of Swami Avimukteshwaranand during the Magh Mela in Uttar Pradesh’s Prayagraj. Observing that issues relating to law and order fall within the domain of the state government, a Bench of Chief Justice of India (CJI) Surya Kant and Justices Joymalya Bagchi and Vipul Pancholi said that the petitioner was at liberty to approach the competent autho…
New Delhi, Jan 17 (IANS) Vaccination against the Human Papillomavirus (HPV) as well as improving access to DNA-based screening is crucial to eliminate cervical cancer in India, said officials from the Health Ministry on Saturday.The experts were speaking at India’s first national summit organised by AIIMS to accelerate the cervical cancer elimination agenda.Aradhana Patnaik, Additional Secretary and Managing Director, National Health Mission (NHM), Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, reaffi…
Chennai, Jan 1 (IANS) The Tamil Nadu government has granted permission for the first Jallikattu event of 2026 to be held on January 3 at Thatchankurichi village in Pudukkottai district, officially marking the beginning of the state’s annual bull-taming season. The approval was issued through a government gazette by the Animal Husbandry, Dairying, Fisheries and Fishermen Welfare Department.The event has been permitted under the provisions of the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act, 1960, as am…
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…