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"Solution" is an inhaling drug, which is a chemical substance used for repairing punctures in cycle tubes.

Two booked for ‘force-feeding’ solution drugs to children in Ahmedabad

April 9, 2022 04:24 IST

According to the police, an FIR has been lodged against Sangeeta Chikna and Hitesh at Karanj Police Station for allegedly assaulting children, feeding them drugs, and later employing them as beggars after a complaint was lodged by a superintendent at 'Prayas'- Juvenile Aid Centre Society in Karanj of Ahmedabad.

CBI officers at Jhalda in Purulia district on Friday. (Express Photo by Partha Paul)

Congress councillor’s killing in Purulia: CBI team summons police officerSubscriber Only

April 9, 2022 04:21 IST

Sources said the CBI summoned Jhalda Police Station IC Sanjib Ghosh for questioning in connection with the incident. However, the officer is yet to appear for questioning.

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Jagannath Temple project: HC seeks state govt, ASI response on ‘violations’Subscriber Only

April 9, 2022 04:13 IST

The order further said that the ASI can also undertake a joint inspection of the construction work after intimating the temple authorities in advance.

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Mango production may drop by 30 pc in GujaratSubscriber Only

April 9, 2022 04:09 IST

Kesar mangoes of Talala, Gir Gadhda and Una in Gir Somnath as well as Mendarda, Visavadar, Vanthali, etc., in Junagadh are famous globally for their unique aroma, rich taste and superior pulp quality and colour.

Maharashtra: On promise of getting their children admitted to medical colleges, 13 cheated of Rs 2.53 crore

April 9, 2022 08:19 IST

A 47-year-old man from Ahmednagar district has lodged the first information report in this case at the Yerwada police station on Thursday.

Members of NCP hold a protest against MNS chief Raj Thackeray's comments on playing Hanuman Chalisa near mosques (Express Photo by Ashish Kale)

Sena and NCP woo Vasant More day after ouster, worried MNS tries to pacify himSubscriber Only

April 9, 2022 08:24 IST

Vasant More, one of the only two corporators of the MNS in PMC, was removed from the post after he refused to heed a call made by party chief Raj Thackeray to play the Hanuman Chalisa in front of mosques if the government failed to take action against the use of loudspeakers by mosques.

The accused was granted bail by a magistrate court in Andheri on Tuesday as the offence is bailable and there were no justifiable grounds for police custody.

22-year-old held for ‘raping’ minor in Vadodara

April 9, 2022 03:56 IST

According to an FIR filed by the minor’s father, the accused allegedly came to the minor's house around 8 pm Thursday and took her away from her parents, promising to buy her chocolate.

Mumbai cops probe Rs 7-crore ‘scam’ in maintenance of coastal patrolling boats

April 9, 2022 09:16 IST

Police said some officials of these companies, in connivance with government officials, installed faulty engines in coastal patrolling boats used in Mumbai.

Pimpri-Chinchwad: Blaze at Moshi unit brought under control after 13 hrs

April 9, 2022 08:35 IST

As many as 15 fire tenders, aided by multiple refilling tankers, worked to control the blaze. The preliminary cause of the fire, which started around 9 pm on Thursday, is unclear.

Punjab, Sumedh Saini in consensus; new SIT to probe only two FIRs against ex-DGP

April 9, 2022 03:36 IST

Meanwhile, the Punjab and Haryana High Court declined Saini’s plea for the issuance of seven-day prior notice in case he was required in any other case henceforth.

Chandigarh: HC dismisses plea of controversial realtor, imposes Rs 1L fine

April 9, 2022 03:35 IST

The bench of Justice Arvind Singh Sangwan, while dismissing the plea imposed a fine of Rs 1 lakh on Chaudhary, to be deposited with the High Court Lawyers’ Welfare Fund within a period of four months.

The NIA alleged that there was a new form of “hybrid terrorists who came from all walks of life and could use their cover to remain rooted in society while simultaneously following instructions of their handlers”. (Representational)

J&K targeted killings: NIA files chargesheet against 25

April 9, 2022 03:30 IST

The agency filed a chargesheet in the Patiala House Court against 25 accused persons in a terror conspiracy case under sections 120B and 121A of the IPC, and sections 18, 20, 38 and 39 of the UAPA. The accused were arrested following the killing of civilians in October last year in J&K.

As per officials, charges will be placed in six columns — five in the basement and one on the 14th floor. (File)

Supertech towers demolition: Prep for test blast underway

April 9, 2022 03:27 IST

“We have been communicated in advance about the test blast. It will be a very low-intensity blast to check the amount of explosives required for the main explosion and the displacement of concrete. The area around the site will be cordoned off briefly,” said UBS Teotia, president of Emerald Society RWA.

An inquest proceeding was initiated under Section 164 of the CrPC at Sector 39 police station.

Death of Hotel management student: Parents blame four for driving son to suicide

April 9, 2022 03:25 IST

The allegations were levelled by parents of the victim, identified as Swayam Bhardwaj, a resident of North-West area in Rohini in Delhi.

Delhi court denies bail to Jamia student in riots case

Sexual harassment case: Nexus Malls’ senior executive to stay in jail till Monday

April 9, 2022 03:24 IST

He had been arrested by the police on April 4 for allegedly sexually harassing, stalking, threatening one of his former co-workers.

Municipal Commissioner Anindita Mitra (file)

Chandigarh: Modern food street to replace old eatery market in Sector 15, says Commissioner Mitra

April 9, 2022 03:19 IST

Mitra on Friday paid a visit to Sector 15, during which she took stock of various ongoing development works in the area as well as addressed the issues of area residents. During her inspection, Mitra also found that the sector had issues of water logging, and directed corporation officials to increase the road gullies.

On Monday, Subhadip Roy was found dead inside a laboratory locked from inside at the institute. (Representational)

Professor named in IISER scholar’s ‘suicide note’, probe on: police

April 9, 2022 03:15 IST

It is alleged that the victim was upset over being "neglected" by a professor at the IISER. “He was under mental pressure,” alleged his mother, Ranjana Roy.

Mohali SSP Vivek Sheel Soni at the press conference at Mohali police headquarters on Friday. (Express )

Mohali police arrest accomplice of slain gangster, crack extortion ring

April 9, 2022 03:14 IST

The SSP added that police received information regarding Harbir Sohal and Amritpal Singh alias Satta who were hiding in Kharar.

Hanima Grewal with Meenakshi Lekhi. (Express photo)

Chandigarh lawyer hits hole-in-one at Delhi golf tournament

April 9, 2022 03:13 IST

Her interest in golf developed during the first wave of Covid-19 when colleges were shut. "As classes shifted to the online mode during the first wave, I was forced to return home and with so much spare time on hand, I decided to give golf a try as I have a family of avid golfers” said Grewal.

Indian golf union Northern India Junior Boys Tournament: 14-yr-old Chandigarh golfer claims tied-second spot

April 9, 2022 03:08 IST

Jai Gupta, who is a student of ST John’s High School, Sector 26, carded a fourth round score of one over-73 to finish with an overall score of 23-over-303 and claim the tied-second place. Anshul Mishra of West Bengal claimed the title with an overall score of 10-over-290.

Chandigarh swimmer Chahat Arora. (Express Photo)

Chandigarh swimmer wins gold medal in women’s 50 m breastroke event in Thailand tourneySubscriber Only

April 9, 2022 03:03 IST

The Chandigarh swimmer, who was competing in her first national or international swimming meet in the last six months, returned to the pool with a bang with a gold medal in the women’s 50 m breastroke event in the Thailand Age Group Swimming Championships 2022 at Samut Prakan, Thailand.

Among these detained men was a freelance journalist and YouTuber, Kanishk Tiwari, and the artiste’s younger brother, Shiv Narayan Kunder. (Photo: SM/Viral)

Stripped in MP police station: Rights body seeks report; beaten up by police, alleges one victimSubscriber Only

April 9, 2022 07:14 IST

One of these men alleged Saturday that they were assaulted at the police station in Sidhi district. They had been detained for protesting the arrest of a theater artiste, Neeraj Kunder, in connection with a defamation case filed by BJP MLA Kedarnath Shukla.

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Ludhiana court declares ex-MLA Simarjeet Bains ‘proclaimed person’

April 9, 2022 05:17 IST

The court, however, has accepted an application for exemption moved by the counsel of Simarjeet's elder brother and former MLA, Balwinder Singh Bains, a co-accused in the same case.

CM Bhagwant Mann during a review of wheat procurement operations at Khanna Mandi, Friday. (Express Photo by Gurmeet Singh)

Bhagwant Mann assures hassle-free wheat procurement opsSubscriber Only

April 9, 2022 02:36 IST

Mann , who reviewed the ongoing wheat procurement operations at the largest grain mandi in Khanna, said detailed instructions have already been issued to officials of food & civil supplies department and heads of all the state procurement agencies to ensure timely payment besides immediate lifting.

The MP Police on Thursday ordered an internal inquiry after a photograph of eight men, including a YouTuber, stripped down to their undergarments and standing at Kotwali Police Station in Sidhi district went viral on social media. (Photo: SM/Viral)

Haryana journalists protest stripping of their MP counterpart

April 9, 2022 02:35 IST

The journalists under the banner of Active Media Association, Haryana, assembled at Fatehabad town and handed over a memorandum to Additional Deputy Commissioner Ajay Chopra.