Norms for killing aggressive leopards, tigers to be relaxed soon: Minister Ganesh Naik

Nagpur, Dec 9 (UNI) Maharashtra Forest Minister Ganesh Naik on Tuesday said that the state government has proposed shifting highly aggressive leopards and tigers from Schedule I to Schedule II of the Wildlife Protection Act to allow for relaxed norms in eliminating animals that repeatedly attack humans.

Prohibitory order in force in Kolhapur till Dec 22

Kolhapur, Dec 9 (UNI) In order to maintain law and order in the district, a prohibitory order has been issued by the district administration under Sections 37 (1) (a) to (f) and 37 (3) of the Maharashtra Police Act 1951 from 6 am on December 10 to 12 midnight on December 22 in the entire district.

Bihar Cong plans massive participation in ‘Vote Chor Gaddi Chhod’ rally in Delhi

Patna, Dec 9 (UNI) Bihar Pradesh Congress president Rajesh Ram said that a large number of Congress workers from every district of the state will participate in the party’s 'Vote Chor Gaddi Chhod (vote thief, vacate your seat)' rally at Delhi’s Ramlila Maidan on December 14. The rally is being organised to highlight concerns related to the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls across the country.

Hyderabad poised to become global entertainment hub, says Minister Komatireddy

Hyderabad, Dec 9 (UNI) Telangana Cinematography Minister Komatireddy Venkat Reddy on Tuesday expressed the view that India is on the threshold of becoming a global leader in the creative economy, with Hyderabad rapidly emerging as a key international entertainment hub.

BJP alleges 100 bogus votes in Vanchiyoor; tensions flare with CPM

Thiruvananthapuram, Dec 9 (UNI) The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has accused the Communist Party of India (Marxist) (CPM) of casting “around 100 bogus votes” at a polling booth in Vanchiyoor during the ongoing local-body elections today, triggering a tense confrontation between party workers at the site.

Deepam Row: HC directs TN Chief Secretary to appear through VC on Dec 17

Chennai, Dec 9 (UNI) Mr Justice GR Swaminathan of Madras High Court Madurai Bench on Tuesday
directed the Tamil Nadu Chief Secretary N Muruganandam and other officials to appear before the court
on December 19 via video conferencing on the deepam lighting row.

Those who divide the nation stand in ranks of Jaichand and Mir Jafar: CM Yogi

Gorakhpur, Dec 9 (UNI) Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, warning against forces that divide society along caste, regional, or linguistic lines, said such elements are no different from figures like Jaichand and Mir Jafar.

Fallout of Deepam row: INDIA Bloc moves impeachment motion against Madras HC Judge

Chennai, Dec 9 (UNI) Ain what could be seen as a fall out of the Deepam lighting row atop the
Tiruparankundram hills, the Opposition INDIA Bloc leaders today submitted aan impeachment
notice to Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla seeking the removal of Jr Justice G R Swaminathan
of the Madurai Bench of the Madras High Court.

Youth Cong protest at Haryana CM’s residence in Kurukshetra turns tense

Chandigarh, Dec 9 (UNI) Kurukshetra witnessed a tense standoff on Tuesday as Youth Congress activists staged a protest outside the residence of Haryana Chief Minister Naib Singh Saini.

Patna, Dec 9 (UNI) The Bihar government has increased the Dearness Allowance (DA) of government employees and pensioners by 5 per cent and has approved the creation of three new departments, including Civil Aviation, Youth, Employment and Skill Development and Higher Education.

ACB caught TGSPDCL Sub-Engineer accepting Rs 15,000 bribe

Hyderabad, Dec 9 (UNI) The Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) on Tuesday caught a Sub-Engineer of the Telangana State Southern Power Distribution Company Limited (TGSPDCL) red-handed while accepting Rs 15,000 bribe in Nagarkurnool district.

UP Tourism strengthens spiritual tourism with upcoming arti spot at Kaushambi

Kaushambi, Dec 9 (UNI) The Uttar Pradesh Tourism Department is in the final stage of developing the Arti Spot at Kubri Ghat in Kadha Dham, Kaushambi.
The project, being constructed at a cost of Rs 2.41 crore, is expected to be completed soon. This upcoming facility aims to provide improved comfort and convenience to the steadily rising number of devotees who visit this spiritually significant site throughout the year.

Maha govt to formulate measures to address rising stray dog attacks

Nagpur, Dec 9 (UNI) The Maharashtra government on Tuesday announced that special meetings would be convened to discuss measures to tackle the increasing incidents of stray dog attacks in urban areas, following a demand by all parties in the state legislature.

Bhagalpur district president of HAM's mahadalit wing murdered

Bhagalpur, Dec. 9 (UNI) Some armed criminals murdered the district president of the Mahadalit wing of the Hindustani Awam Morcha (HAM) Laxmikant Manjhi (60) whose body was recovered near Mushari Ghat under Barari police station here this morning.

Unknown youth’s body found near ijri river in Bokaro

Bokaro, Dec 9 (UNI) An unidentified body of a youth was found along the banks of the Ijri River under Pindrajora Police Station limits here.