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Uttar Pradesh Governor Anandiben Patel. (File)

Anandiben Patel bats for use of CSR funds to improve quality of education

April 9, 2022 05:09 IST

“We have many industries and their CSR. Use these CSR (funds) and increase the number of smart schools. Industries want to work, they have CSR (funds). Use these to maximum,” Patel said during the inauguration of the Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation-run Anupam (smart) school in the Shilaj area on the outskirts of Ahmedabad Friday.

Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath (File image)

UP: IT dept aims to distribute 9.7 lakh smartphones, tablets in 100 days

April 9, 2022 05:03 IST

A government spokesperson said that all districts have been directed to identify eligible beneficiaries so that the target could be achieved within a deadline of 100 days.

The case dates back to 2011, when Baldha, who was also an assistant government lawyer at a Dhoraji court, had demanded Rs 60,000 in a case to deliver a verdict in favour of the complainant with Chauhan’s help. (Representational)

Govt counsel, bailiff get 4 yrs in prison for bribery

April 9, 2022 05:02 IST

A special Gondal court sentenced Kantilal Baldha, a former acting-additional public prosecutor, and Premjibhai Chauhan, a now-suspended bailiff, to four years of rigorous imprisonment and Rs 60,000 penalty under provisions of the Prevention of Corruption Act Friday.

The three-dose regimen is expected to cost a patient Rs 2,145 and is expected to be launched in the private market across 11 states, including Gujarat, on April 18. (Source: Pixabay, Representational)

In a first, Cadila Pharmaceuticals launches 3-dose rabies vaccine

April 9, 2022 04:56 IST

Hailed as a “breakthrough” product by rabies experts, the three-dose regimen, to be administered over a span of a week (on day 0, day three and day seven) after exposure to the virus, is a first in the long list of existing rabies vaccines that require five doses.

PM Modi to visit Gujarat on April 19, 20; to attend WHO event in Jamnagar

April 18, 2022 08:30 IST

This will be PM Modi's second visit in about a month's time to his home state, which is heading to Assembly polls in December. Earlier on March 11-12, the PM was in Gujarat during which he attended a number of public functions.

An investigation into his conduct was launched after one woman reported him in 2018. (Representational)

Gujarat: Doctors call off strike after minister’s assurance

April 9, 2022 04:40 IST

The health minister assured that in the first phase of regularising ad-hoc appointments, appropriate orders for 92 and 22 medical teachers will be issued by April 30 and that benefits of the career advancement scheme (CAS) under the New Pension Scheme and benefits applicable under the Tiku Commission will be implemented by June 30.

The woman's husband was apprised about the crime by their five-year son. (Representational)

Four booked for ‘gang-raping’ differently-abled migrant woman

April 9, 2022 04:31 IST

Police said the woman, who is hearing and speech impaired, and in her late twenties, was allegedly gang-raped several times by the four accused at a village. The woman's husband was apprised about the crime by their five-year son.

Around 4,000 students affected: 96 schools running ‘without recognition’ sealed in UP's Bhadohi

West Bengal: Students get home late after ‘mix-up’ over school buses

April 9, 2022 04:28 IST

The students of Salt Lake Siksha Niketan left the campus in the Mahishbathan area of Salt Lake on three school buses but did not reach home, sources said.

"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.

At Mango Market in Rajkot (Chirag Chotaliya)

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.