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Swachh Survekshan 2024-25: UP scores big; Lucknow stands 3rd in Clean City AwardsSubscriber Only
July 18, 2025 01:11 IST
President Droupadi Murmu presented the awards during a ceremony held at Vigyan Bhavan, New Delhi, on Thursday. State Cabinet Minister A(K Sharma received the honours on behalf of Uttar Pradesh.
Will go on indefinite strike if our demands are not met soon, says sanitation workers in MumbaiSubscriber Only
July 18, 2025 07:48 IST
On Thursday, hundreds of sanitation workers gathered at Azad Maidan to protest the civic body’s new waste collection policy, voicing concerns over job security and living conditions.
Crystal Meth worth Rs 7.6 crore seized from Nigerian women in PuneSubscriber Only
July 18, 2025 13:07 IST
The suspect woman was later arrested, was intercepted in Pune district while travelling on a bus between Delhi and Bangalore, in a joint operation with Pune Customs.
Swachh Survekshan 2024-25: Pimpri-Chinchwad adjudged cleanest city in Maharashtra, admn credits it to teamworkSubscriber Only
July 18, 2025 00:27 IST
Industrial city secures seventh rank nationally among cities with million-plus population
Seven killed after car collides with motorbike, falls into drain in NashikSubscriber Only
July 18, 2025 00:25 IST
Their preliminary investigations suggest the occupants of the car drowned as they were unable to escape from the submerged vehicle.
Maharashtra to amend Animal Preservation Act to make it more stringent, launch crackdown on illegal abattoirsSubscriber Only
July 18, 2025 00:23 IST
Kadam said the bill for the proposed changes is likely to be introduced in the upcoming winter session of the Legislative Assembly.
How surveying dirt paths helped police crack the theft of artefact stolen from dome of 15th-century monument in AhmedabadSubscriber Only
July 18, 2025 04:00 IST
The artefact, a gold-coloured finial installed on a tomb in Sarkhej Roza, was found in a shattered state. Police said the accused had stolen the artefact as they thought it was made of gold. On discovering that it was made of copper and brass, they were planning to sell it in scrap, the officers added.
Science and Innovation Activity centres to be set up across MaharashtraSubscriber Only
July 18, 2025 00:16 IST
"Now, this transformative initiative will be relaunched and expanded across the state. The government will pay homage to renowned scientist Jayant Narlikar by naming the programme in his honour for his extraordinary contributions in the field of science," said Shelar.
Uproar in House as Sena (UBT) comes down heavily on Shinde for ‘corruption in BMC’ remarkSubscriber Only
July 18, 2025 00:14 IST
However, his sharp remarks accusing the previous BMC administration — controlled by Uddhav Thackeray’s Sena — of large-scale irregularities triggered a furore from the Opposition benches.
Admissions halted at Prakashchandra Jain Colleges over irregularities, says MinisterSubscriber Only
July 18, 2025 00:10 IST
Responding to a half-an-hour discussion raised under Rule 94 by MLA Vijay Shivtare, Mushrif said the concerns highlighted by legislators regarding the Sanstha's operations were “grave in nature” and warrant immediate action.
Lawrence Bishnoi interview: HC asks SIT to probe role of seniorsSubscriber Only
July 18, 2025 00:10 IST
High Court directs wider use of video conferencing for high-risk inmates; inducts another IPS officer into SIT probing Bishnoi interview
Gujarat Confidential: The Natural WaySubscriber Only
July 18, 2025 00:10 IST
Gujarat Governor Acharya Devvrat is well known for his efforts to promote natural farming across the country. In one such initiative, the Governor addressed a special programme, Ek Kadam Prakrutik Krushi ki Ore (A Step Towards Natural Farming), at Tihar Jail in New Delhi Thursday.
Sahyadri Hospitals says selling stake will not impact functioning of its hospitalSubscriber Only
July 18, 2025 00:10 IST
The lease agreement will have no bearing on the recent equity transaction. The land was leased to the trust upon payment of entire lease premium at the then prevailing market rate and payment of entire lease rent for 99 years.
Surat ‘drug maker’ rescued from UP: Mumbai police likely to slap MCOCA against 7 accused Subscriber Only
July 17, 2025 23:16 IST
For the accused to be charged under MCOCA, certain conditions have to be met like two chargesheets have to be filed against someone in the syndicate, which is related to gang activity in the past 10 years.
BJP MLA Arvind Bellad urges Siddaramaiah to relocate aerospace project to North KarnatakaSubscriber Only
July 17, 2025 23:15 IST
Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah has announced the complete withdrawal of the process to acquire 1,777 acres of land for the proposed high-tech defence and aerospace park at Channarayapatna in Bengaluru Rural district.
AI image search helps CBI arrest woman on the run for 18 years in Rs 8-crore bank fraud case in BengaluruSubscriber Only
July 17, 2025 23:12 IST
In 2009, a Bengaluru court declared Mani M Sekhar and her husband Ramanujam Muthuramalingam Sekhar proclaimed offenders after they failed to appear before the court despite summonses.
Promotions of state officers to IAS despite chargesheet: Ex-minister seeks formation of special HC benchSubscriber Only
July 17, 2025 23:08 IST
These promotions had been stalled since January 2023, following the filing of a chargesheet by the Anti-Corruption Bureau
Swachh Survekshan 2024-25: Pune improves rankings, secures 8th spot nationally, second in stateSubscriber Only
July 17, 2025 23:01 IST
The Pune city is second cleanest city in the state in the regular category after Pimpri Chinchwad as Navi Mumbai has made it to higher category of Super Swachh league — the Union government has introduced a separate category this year for cities frequently excelling in cleanliness which includes Vijayawada, Indore, Surat, and Navi Mumbai.
Surat SUMAN school students bags prizes in robotics competition held in AhmedabadSubscriber Only
July 17, 2025 23:00 IST
For the first time, 106 students (from Class 9 to 12) from the SUMAN schools participated in the competition, while 117 students from other schools and around 30 from private schools competed in various STEM-based challenges.
PCMC clears 96 hutments in Wakad to kickstart road widening workSubscriber Only
July 17, 2025 22:49 IST
After the structures on the 250-metre long stretch, with a width of 16 metres, were cleared, road widening work began immediately.
Karnataka govt clears move to grant ownership documents for unauthorised properties in BengaluruSubscriber Only
July 18, 2025 09:46 IST
At present, B-Khata property remains outside the purview of the Karnataka Town & Country Planning (KTCP) Act, 1961.
Facing flak over poorly designed bridges, BMC sets up SOP for bridge construction and design Subscriber Only
July 18, 2025 10:48 IST
Eyeing to implement better planning, the BMC is now constituting a team of officials who will chalk out an SOP comprising norms for new bridge designs. According to senior officials, the SOP -- which will be adhered to in every project -- is aimed at inculcating a more holistic approach while planning.
Swachh Survekshan Awards: MCD jumps 59 places, NDMC bags ‘Super Swachh League City Award’Subscriber Only
July 17, 2025 22:36 IST
The theme was ‘Reduce, Reuse, Recycle,’ and emphasised waste management and sustainable sanitation practices.
Ahmedabad named cleanest city, past winners Indore and Surat elevated out of rankings to new ‘super league’Subscriber Only
July 17, 2025 22:34 IST
Speaking during the event, the President said using minimum resources and re-using them for the same or different purposes had been a part of Indian lifestyle.
National Swachh Survekshan Report: Mumbai emerges worst performer among eight cities in Maharashtra, Mira-Bhayandar cleanestSubscriber Only
July 17, 2025 22:30 IST
Mumbai emerges worst performer among eight cities in Maharashtra, Mira-Bhayandar cleanest
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