Kolkata: Kolkata police have uncovered vital information concerning a fake passport racket following the arrest of Dipankar Das, a contractual staff member at the Post Office Passport Seva Kendra (POPSK). A database found on his devices revealed the names of approximately 30,000 individuals for whom he created counterfeit Indian identity documents, primarily forged passports. Authorities.
Uttar Pradesh: The Uttar Pradesh Power Department conducted a raid on Samajwadi Party MP Zia Ur Rahman Burk’s house in Sambhal on December 19 amid suspicions of electricity meter tampering. During the raid, officials discovered evidence of irregularities in two electricity meters, including records showing zero consumption over the past year, despite the presence of.
California: On December 19, California Governor Gavin Newsom declared a state of emergency in response to the outbreak of Avian influenza A (H5N1), commonly known as bird flu. This decision comes as 34 individuals in the state have been infected, with recent cases reported in dairy cows in Southern California. The governor’s office noted the.
Chennai: The body of Mohammed Shahi, a 33-year-old driver who went missing after his car fell into the sea at Chennai Harbour, has been recovered. He was located approximately 100 meters from where the incident occurred. Shahi was serving as a temporary chauffeur for a Coast Guard officer at Chennai Port when the accident happened.
Chandigarh: The Footpath Cycle and Rehri Fadi Workers Union of Chandigarh has voiced strong opposition to the suggested increase of Goods and Services Tax (GST) to 35 percent on “sin goods,” including tobacco products and carbonated beverages. They argue that this hike would severely impact their earnings and could lead to increased smuggling and a.
Mandi (Himachal): In Mandi city, Himachal Pradesh, no individual will be allowed to operate a food cart without registration. The Mandi Municipal Corporation has also made it mandatory for all street vendors to display a name plate. Name plates will be distributed within a day or two by the corporation. Unauthorized vendors will be identified.
Himachal: In Himachal Pradesh, employees will not receive seniority and financial benefits for their contract service tenure. This arrangement is set to be implemented from 2003 onwards. On Wednesday, Chief Minister Sukhu Singh Sukhvinder tabled the Himachal Pradesh Government Employee Recruitment and Service Conditions Bill in the assembly. The bill is expected to be discussed.
Himachal: In Himachal Pradesh, due to a prolonged dry spell, forest fires have started in the Joginder nagar forest division even during the winter season. With December coming to an end and no rainfall, incidents of wildfires have led to the destruction of precious forest resources. Despite numerous efforts by the forest department to protect.
Chandigarh: Baljit Kaur, the Minister for Social Security, Women, and Child Development, has announced the immediate release of Rs 28 crore to support approximately 70,000 beneficiaries, aiming to improve the nutrition and health of pregnant women and lactating mothers. In October 2024, financial aid totaling Rs 22 crore was deposited directly into the accounts of.
Firozpur: In a series of accidents caused by dense fog today, two cars and a truck were severely damaged, but thankfully, there were no fatalities. Emergency services responded promptly to the scene, using hydraulic machines to clear the wrecked vehicles from the road. The first incident occurred in the early hours when a tractor-trailer loaded.
