Severe Cold Wave Sweeps Jharkhand; Gumla Coldest, Yellow Alert in 18 Districts

Ranchi, Dec 6 (UNI) State remains in the grip of an intense cold wave as temperatures dipped sharply across several districts, significantly increasing winter severity.

Why 'Achche Din' elude Bahujans: Mayawati raises question on Ambedkar Diwas

Lucknow, Dec 6 (UNI) On the occasion of the Parinirvan Diwas of Bharat Ratna Dr. Bhimrao Ambedkar, Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) National President and former four-time Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh, Mayawati, paid floral tributes at her New Delhi residence.

Lucknow, Dec 6 (UNI) Uttar Pradesh has accelerated the digitisation of enumeration forms of voters during the ongoing Special Intensive Revision ( SIR) and has achieved over 91 per cent mark with 5 days left for the completion of the work.

UP inspector found dead inside quarters at police station

Jalaun (UP), Dec 6 (UNI) Inspector Arun Kumar Rai, the Station House Officer (SHO) of Kuthound police station, died on Friday night inside his official quarters under circumstances that are currently under investigation, police said on Saturday.

CPM opposes move to ‘freeze’ Section 118 as govt refers amendment bill to select Committee

Shimla, Dec 6 (UNI) Communist Party of India (Marxist) has strongly objected to the state government’s move to amend Section 118 of the Himachal Pradesh Tenancy and Land Reforms Act, 1972, warning that repeated relaxations and exemptions are effectively leading to a “freezing” of this key constitutional safeguard meant to protect the land rights of Himachalis. .

Mamata warns against religious polarisation as state braces for 'new' Babri Mosque, BJP cadre chant Gita slokas

Kolkata, Dec 6 (UNI) At a time when Humayun Kabir is laying the foundation stone of the proposed Babri mosque in Murshidabad and the BJP is gearing up for Gita chanting programmes across West Bengal, creating a charged atmosphere of religious polarisation, Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee stressed the need for unity and harmony, using the occasion of Sanhati Diwas to underline Bengal’s centuries-old tradition of coexistence on Saturday.

Goods stolen from three shops targeted in overnight Burglary

Ranchi, Dec 6 (UNI) Burglars targeted three shops at the Pandara Market Committee in Jharkhand’s capital Ranchi, breaking through the walls and escaping with goods worth lakhs of rupees.

Telangana gears up for grand Global Summit at Bharat Future City

Hyderabad, Dec 6 (UNI) Telangana Revenue Minister Ponguleti Srinivasa Reddy on Saturday reviewed the ongoing arrangements for the upcoming Global Summit at Bharat Future City, expressing confidence that the event will stand out as a landmark moment for the state.

Telangana gears up for grand Global Summit at Bharat Future City

Hyderabad, Dec 6 (UNI) Telangana Revenue Minister Ponguleti Srinivasa Reddy on Saturday reviewed the ongoing arrangements for the upcoming Global Summit at Bharat Future City, expressing confidence that the event will stand out as a landmark moment for the state.

Childhood nutrition must return to Gita's wisdom: Dr Shivaram on obesity challenge

Bengaluru, Dec 6 (UNI) Warning against the rising influence of junk food on children and problem of obesity, Dr HV Shivaram, Aster RV Hospital senior consultant surgeon, emphasised the need for India to return to its cultural and spiritual roots, guided by the wisdom of the Bhagavad Gita, to build a healthier generation.

Habitual offender now charged in export fraud case

Srinagar, Dec 6 (UNI) The Economic Offences Wing (EOW) of Crime Branch Kashmir has filed a chargesheet against two absconding accused — including habitual offender Zahid Bashir Sofi alias Shagoo — for allegedly duping a man of over Rs 34 lakh through a fabricated export business scam involving mutton, rice and other goods purportedly bound for Dubai, officials said on Saturday .

Violence erupts in Birbhum: TMC leader killed, five hurt in rival attack

Kolkata, Dec 6 (UNI) Rasbihari Sardar (50), the Trinamool Congress booth president of Thupsura in Nanoor, Birbhum district, was brutally lynched on Friday evening in a sudden attack by a rival group, leaving five others, including his son, injured, official sources said.

Bengal CM pays tribute to Babasaheb Ambedkar on his death anniversary

Kolkata, Dec 6 (UNI) West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Saturday paid her humble tribute to the Father of the Indian Constitution, Babasaheb B.R. Ambedkar, on his death anniversary.

Richard Marx sets Me'gong Festival ablaze with electrifying debut in Meghalaya

Tura, Dec 5 (UNI) Thousands of fans danced and sang themselves to frenzy as the legendary American singer-songwriter Richard Marx sang his way into his fans’ hearts at Tura in Meghalaya’s West Garo Hills district on Friday night.

Tripura plans to set up an auction centre for pineapple export

Agartala, Dec 6 (UNI) Tripura Chief Minister Dr Manik Saha announced on Saturday that the state government plans to establish industries utilising readily available natural resources, with a special focus on pineapples.