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JAMMU: Doda deputy commissioner suspended deputy executive engineer (AEE) PMGSY Doda Divisionciting sub-optimal performance and negligence in clearing snow-blocked rural roads in Doda and Kishtwar districts of Jammu and Kashmir.At the moment, snow clearing operations Projects are being carried out to ensure smooth road connectivity for people.“The suspension came after reports of dereliction of duty…

GURUGRAM: The Gurugram police have deployed over 2,000 police personnel to ensure hassle-free New Year celebrations, officials said on Sunday. MG road, cyber center and sector 29 market have been identified as key sensitive points which are expected to be hit by maximum partygoers and most of the cops will be stationed here to keep…

NEW DELHI: MLA Congress Uma Thomas fell from the gallery of a stadium in Kochi on Sunday and is in a critical condition. The Thrikkakara representative suffered head and spinal injuries and was admitted to the Intensive Care Unit (ICU). Hospital sources confirmed that Thomas is in critical condition and has been placed on a…

NEW DELHI: The Bharatiya Janata Party and the ruling Aam Aadmi Party have clashed, exchanging accusations over the implementation of welfare schemes in Delhi, as elections approach.The war of words began after the Lt. Governor ordered an investigation into the AAP’s initiative to enroll women in the Mahila Samman Yojana and senior citizens for the…

NEW DELHI: The Delhi Police has formed several teams to investigate camps allegedly collecting personal information of women in the name of the AAP government’s ‘Mahila Samman Yojna’ scheme, according to a senior official’s statement on Sunday. This action follows the Lieutenant Governor of Delhi VK SaxenaDirective for an investigation into private individuals allegedly collecting…

PILIBHIT: Police in this Uttar Pradesh district lodged an FIR against a Sikh man for allegedly posting photographs of himself carrying weapons on social media and expressing support for Khalistan, officials said on Sunday. “An FIR has been registered against the accused, Gursewak Singh, as per relevant legal provisions. A thorough investigation is underway in…

KOLKATA: Trinamool Congress MP Abhishek Banerjee on Sunday criticized prominent figures from the sports and film scene, claiming that they have remained silent while paying respects to former prime minister Manmohan Singh. Describing Singh as one of India’s “greatest statesmen”, whose visionary leadership reshaped the nation’s economy, he also claimed that the “complete silence” from…

NEW DELHI: The BJP on Sunday doubled down on its claim that the Congress is politicizing former prime minister Manmohan Singh’s death, with the saffron party’s spokesperson offering a point-by-point rebuttal to the allegations made by the Congress.After the nation bid farewell to Manmohan Singh on Saturday, a political fight broke out between the BJP…

NEW DELHI: Prime minister Narendra Modi in his 117th episode of Mann Ki Baat began by invoking the Constitution and saying, “it is our guiding light.” Honoring the milestone of India completing 75 years of Constitution The following January, Prime Minister Modi announced that a nationwide campaign had been created, inviting citizens to read the…

NEW DELHI: Climate activist Sonam Wangchuk meets farmer leader Jagjit Singh Dallewal on Saturday at Khanauri border protest site, where farmers demonstrate their demands. Dallewal, 70, has been jailed indefinitely. hunger strike at the Khanauri border since November 26.Wangchuk said his visit was to convey “good wishes and warm support on behalf of the people…