Jaipur, July 13 (IANS) The Rajasthan High Court has ruled that national security takes precedence over all other considerations, observing that unauthorised religious structures in sensitive border areas cannot be permitted in violation of the law. Delivering the judgment on Monday, a single-judge bench of Justice Sameer Jain dismissed petitions challenging notices issued for the removal of religious structures allegedly built without authorisation near the India-Pakistan international border. T…
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Thiruvananthapuram, July 13 (IANS) The Kerala Public Service Commission (PSC) will cooperate with the Crime Branch’s Special Investigation Team (SIT) probing alleged irregularities in recruitment.The PSC stated that in accordance with the law, documents sought would be handed over to the investigating agency.The SIT, constituted by the State Cabinet chaired by Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan, has adopted a calibrated approach, taking into account the PSC’s constitutional status and statutory safeg…
Thiruvananthapuram, July 11 (IANS) The Special Investigation Team (SIT) constituted to probe alleged irregularities in recruitment by the Kerala Public Service Commission (PSC) has begun its work with a cautious and structured approach, mindful of the constitutional status and statutory safeguards enjoyed by the Commission.The decision to constitute the SIT was taken at Wednesday’s Cabinet meeting chaired by Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan. Following its formation, the team received more than a do…
Thiruvananthapuram, July 10 (IANS) Kerala’s anti-narcotics campaign, Operation Toofan, is set to expand into a coordinated southern states initiative, with police chiefs agreeing to launch a joint crackdown on drug trafficking in association with Central agencies.Announcing the decision after a meeting of Directors General of Police (DGPs) of the southern states at the Police Headquarters here on Friday, Home Minister Ramesh Chennithala said Kerala’s sustained offensive against the drug mafia ha…
Belagavi, July 9 (IANS) Karnataka Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar on Thursday stirred controversy by announcing that, prompted by alleged irregularities in the handling of donations at the Ram Mandir, the state government has decided to install CCTV cameras in front of hundis (donation boxes) in all temples managed by the Muzrai Department to ensure transparency and prevent misuse of devotees’ donations. He announced this at a press conference following the Belagavi Division Progress Review Meeti…
New Delhi, July 8 (IANS) The National Commission for Women (NCW) on Wednesday took serious cognisance of the alleged gang rape and trafficking of a 13-year-old girl in Rajasthan’s Sri Ganganagar district, directing authorities to ensure a speedy investigation, fix accountability, and strengthen child protection mechanisms. The Commission, which held a hearing under the chairpersonship of its Chairperson Vijaya Rahatkar, observed that the incident pointed to serious administrative lapses, shortco…
Thiruvananthapuram, July 6 (IANS) The Kerala Public Service Commission (PSC) on Monday withdrew its controversial decision to have the Examination Controller investigate the alleged recruitment scam in appointments to the State Planning Board and instead handed the probe to its Superintendent of Police, Internal Vigilance, following sharp opposition from within the Commission itself.The reversal came after several PSC members questioned Chairman Dr M.R. Baiju’s decision to entrust the inquiry to…
Haveri, July 3 (IANS) Former Karnataka Chief Minister and Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MP Basavaraj Bommai on Friday demanded the constitution of a Special Investigation Team (SIT) to probe the recent incident of communal violence in Naregal village of Hangal taluk, alleging a complete breakdown of law and order in Haveri district. Bommai represents the Haveri Lok Sabha seat in North Karnataka. He also sought action against the Haveri Superintendent of Police (SP) and the suspension of the Hanga…
Lucknow, July 1 (IANS) Five people were killed, and dozens were injured after a bus collided with a car on the Agra-Lucknow Expressway in Uttar Pradesh’s Unnao district on Wednesday morning, officials said. According to the preliminary investigation, the horrific accident was caused by the bus driver dozing off at the wheel. The injured have been taken to the nearest hospital for treatment.The accident occurred near kilometre marker 230.800 on the Agra-Lucknow Expressway, within the jurisdiction…
Jaipur, June 29 (IANS) Notorious dacoit Jagan Gurjar, who was found dead inside Ajmer’s High-Security Prison on Monday, first grabbed national headlines in 2008 after allegedly threatening to blow up the Dholpur residence of the then Rajasthan Chief Minister, Vasundhara Raje, with explosives.The threat catapulted him into the national spotlight and intensified efforts by law enforcement agencies to track him down.Jagan was born in Bhavutipura village in Dholpur district and reportedly earned his…