Class 9 student stabs mate

Berhampur : A Class IX student, Om Pradhan, studying in Raghunath High School at Sanakhemundi block in Ramachandrapur village, was admitted to MKCG Medical College and Hospital here after being stabbed by his classmate Krushna Chandra Pradhan on Friday. According to sources, the incident took place at Raghunath High School after a heated argument between … Read more

Licence to kill? Mumbai RTO audit says 76K DLs issued on fake driving tests

Mumbai: In a stunner, an audit by Maharashtra’s Accountant General (Audit II) has revealed that the Regional Transport Office (RTO) at Andheri in Mumbai may have issued a whopping 76,000 driving licences on ‘fake driving tests’ on unauthorised vehicles, last year. Following the disclosure, the RTO has initiated a discreet probe into the matter and … Read more

2.44 lakh beneficiaries to receive pension on July 1

Rajamahendravaram : District collector Prasanthi held a wide discussion with the officials on the plan to distribute NTR Bharosa pensions to 2,44,302 beneficiaries across the district at their homes on July 1. She gave direction on the distribution of pensions, active prevention steps on seasonal diseases, and effective supply of clean drinking water in the … Read more

CM Chandrababu writes to pensioners, says he had witnessed their plight

In a heartwarming gesture towards the pensioners of Andhra Pradesh, Chief Minister Nara Chandrababu Naidu has announced an increase in pensions from Rs.3000 to Rs.4000. The decision, which will benefit 65,18,496 pension beneficiaries across 28 categories, will be implemented from 1st July, with the aim of fulfilling the hopes and aspirations of the people. In … Read more

Two held in rape, murder of woman

Narasaraopet : Palnadu district police arrested two persons for raping and killing a 53-year-old woman at Oppircherla village of Palnadu district on Friday. They recovered a bike and ear studs from them. According to the Palnadu district SP Malika Garg, on June 26 night the accused Ramavath Balu Naik and Banavath Babu Naik who are … Read more

Wellness Center Move Causes Accessibility Issues for Elderly in Mahabubnagar

Mahabubnagar : The Mahabubnagar Wellness Center, which provides healthcare services to employees, elderly pensioners, and journalists, has been relocated from the Old Collectorate premises to the first floor of the Old Hospital building. This move has created significant accessibility problems for elderly individuals, who are struggling to climb the stairs to reach the first floor. … Read more

Porsche case: Fadnavis defends Pune Police Commissioner

Mumbai: Deputy Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, who also holds the Home portfolio, on Friday defended Pune Police Commissioner Amitesh Kumar in the Porsche hit-and-run matter, saying there was no need to take any action against the senior official as he has taken a pro-active stand in dealing with the case. Fadnavis, however, announced in … Read more

Thousands join rally aginst division of Manipur

Imphal: Thousands of people in Manipur participated in a rally demanding territorial and administrative integrity of the state and strongly opposed the demand for division of the state. The rally, which was organised by the Coordinating Committee on Manipur Integrity (COCOMI), an umbrella body of civil society groups of the Meitei community, began at Thau … Read more

Late selling halts record-breaking run

Mumbai: Market benchmarks Sensex and Nifty halted their three-day record-hitting rally to close with losses on Friday as investors booked profit in banking, finance and tech stocks despite a positive trend in global equities. Snapping a four-session winning run, equity indices succumbed to selling pressure after mid-session when profit-taking emerged on select counters. After hitting … Read more

Chittoor ZP former CEO suspended days before retirement

Tirupati : P Prabhakar Reddy, the former CEO of Chittoor Zilla Parishad, faced suspension just before his retirement, as ordered late Thursday by Kannababu, the Commissioner of Panchayat Raj Department. Critics, particularly TDP leaders, alleged that Prabhakar Reddy, due to alleged political backing from Minister Peddireddi Ramachandra Reddy during the YSRCP’s tenure, held multiple high-ranking … Read more

Ready to touch Adani’s feet for container terminal revival: Somireddy

Nellore : ‘In the interest of farmers and people and also for the benefit of over 10,000 people, who lost their jobs, I will fell on the feet of Adani, if necessary,’ stated Sarvepalle MLA Somireddy Chandramohan Reddy. Along with TDP, BJP, Jana Sena and CPI leaders, he held a meeting with Adani Krishnapatnam Port … Read more

Electricity leads core sector’s growth

New Delhi: The eight core industries that include sectors such as coal, cement, steel and electricity posted a 6.3 per cent growth in May this year compared to the same month of the previous year, according to data released by the Commerce and Industry Ministry on Friday. Electricity generation clocked a robust 12.8 per cent … Read more