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SNDP, BDJS decry women’s visit - Times of India
TNN | Updated: Jan 2, 2019, 23:22 IST Alappuzha: SNDP Yogam president Vellappally Natesan on Wednesday said the visit of two women activists to the Sabarimala temple under police protection was painful and disappointing. “We have already said that the Supreme Court verdict on the entry of women was disappointing and we are with the devotes. Sannidhanam is for devotees and not for activists,’’ he said in a statement. BDJS president Thushar Vellappally, too, condemned the visit.
PBL 4: Srikanth, Praneeth shine as Bengaluru beat Delhi - Times of India
AHMEDABAD: Skipper Kidambi Srikanth and B Sai Praneeth put up a strong show as Bengaluru Raptors defeated former champions Delhi Dashers in a Premier Badminton League Season 4 match on Wednesday. With this, Srikanth continues his unbeaten streak this season, having won all three of his matches so far. In the first rubber of the game, Bengaluru's Sai Praneeth met his Pullela Gopichand Academy training partner HS Prannoy, who represented the Delhi franchise.
After poll results, uncertainty prevails in Bangladesh over opposition structure
DHAKA: Uncertainty prevailed over the opposition structure in in the 300-member Bangladesh parliament as the BNP and its allies have won just seven seats, far less than the required number to become the formal Opposition party in the House. According to legal and parliament experts, a party needs to win at least 10 per cent of the total seats to formally get the status of an Opposition party.
PM Modi’s Ujjwala helps LPG coverage expand to 90% households - Times of India
Vice-President M Venkaiah Naidu on Wednesday handed over papers for connection number 6 crore under the scheme to Jasmina Khatoon from Shiv Park in Delhi’s Khanpur area, crossing another milestone in the scheme ahead of schedule. Ever since the PM launched the scheme on May 1, 2016 at Ballia in UP, it has continued to cross the milestones ahead of schedule due to personal drive and involvement of oil minister Dharmendra Pradhan and his team of ministry officials.
Centre okays proposal to allot land to Chandigarh Housing Board - Times of India
Rajinder Nagarkoti | TNN | Jan 2, 2019, 20:26 ISTRepresentational Image CHANDIGARH: In a major relief to the UT employees, the Union cabinet on Wednesday approved a proposal to allot land to Chandigarh Housing Board (CHB) for construction of apartments for 3930 allottees under the Self-Financing Housing Scheme—2008. The Union cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi approved the proposal.
Deve Gowda hits out at Modi over farm loan waiver scheme - Times of India
BENGALURU: Former Prime Minister H D Deve Gowda on Wednesday hit out at Prime Minister Narendra Modi for taking a jibe at the Karnataka government's farm loan waiver scheme and questioned him about demonetisation and the Ram mandir issue. "I have observed taunting statements of @narendramodion Karnataka's crop loan waiver scheme. Dear PM, more than60,000 farmers have already received money directly into theirbank accounts.
Schumacher 'in the very best of hands', says family - Times of India
LONDON: The family of stricken seven-time Formula One world champion Michael Schumacher have assured fans the Ferrari great is being well cared for as they prepare to celebrate his 50th birthday on Thursday. Schumacher, who retired from racing in 2012, has not been seen in public since he suffered severe head injuries in a skiing accident five years ago. The German is being cared for at home in Switzerland.
Pune: 4 years on, criminal on the run held - Times of India
TNN | Jan 2, 2019, 15:38 ISTRepresentative Photo PUNE: The crime branch of Pimpri police on Tuesday arrested a criminal in connection with a four-year-old armed robbery case in Bhosari. The police have identified the suspect as Mujahid Ibrahim Auti (25) of Kuldeep Angan, Nehrunagar in Pimpri. The crime branch (unit-I) of the Pimpri Chinchwad police led by inspector Uttam Tangade made the arrest.
India's retaliatory tariffs to hit US exports worth $900 million: Report - Times of India
India last year announced higher import duties on many US products like apples, almonds, walnuts, chickpeas and lentils in retaliation to President Donald Trump's decision to impose heavy tariffs on imported steel and aluminium items, a move that sparked fears of a global trade war. However, India is the only major country which has been continuously postponing the implementation of the retaliatory tariffs despite announcing it more than six months ago.
VVIP chopper case: Attempts being made to corner Sonia, Rahul before Lok Sabha polls - Times of India
MUMBAI: The Shiv Sena on Wednesday charged that the claims of alleged middleman Christian Michel in AgustaWestland case was an attempt to corner Congress leaders Sonia and Rahul Gandhi ahead of the upcoming Lok Sabha polls. The Sena, an ally of the BJP at the Centre and in Maharashtra, further alleged that the government machinery was being misused to nail political opponents.
Plastic ban in Tamil Nadu: Officials seize plastic products from shops in Chennai - Times of India
Komal Gautham A day after plastic ban came into effect in Tamil Nadu, Greater Chennai Corporation officials on Tuesday conducted searches in shops across the city. Teams led by assistant engineers seized plastic carry bags, cups, plates and sheets from several shops. | TNN | Jan 2, 2019, 12:41 IST CHENNAI: A day after plastic ban came into effect in Tamil Nadu, Greater Chennai Corporation officials on Tuesday conducted searches in shops across the city.
Lack of malaria test kits hits PMCH blood bank - Times of India
PATNA: Lack of malaria test kits may result in blood crisis at 24X7 blood bank at Patna Medical College and Hospital (PMCH). According to sources, the blood bank has been running short of malaria test kits since December 17. As a result, processing of blood has stopped at the blood bank. One piece of malaria test kit costs between Rs 20 and Rs 25. Medical experts said once a person donates blood, it undergoes five mandatory tests – malaria, HIV, hepatitis-B and C and VDRL.
Gujarat sees steepest fall in government higher educational institutions - Times of India
AHMEDABAD: Over the past seven years, Gujarat has recorded sharpest drop — of 22.4% — in the share of government higher education institutions in the country. At the same time, the share of private higher education institutions in the state rose by 20.2%, representing the highest growth in the country. These figures were revealed in the latest ‘Concentration of Higher Education Institutions in India’ report, released by the National Institute of Educational Planning and Administration (NIEPA).
Mysuru city welcomes New Year in style - Times of India
Mysureans welcomed the New Year with fun and cheerfulness as the district administration illuminated Mysuru Palace and showcased a splendid fireworks’ display which lit up the night sky. TNN | Jan 2, 2019, 10:54 IST(Clockwise from left) Mysuru Palace premises was crowded with revellers on New Year Eve as skies were lit by a...
Spandana helps dispose thousands of applications - Times of India
HASSAN: Spandana, a grievance redressal system adopted by the district administration on January 1, 2018, has completed one year. Deputy commissioner Rohini Sindhuri said the administration received 3,065 applications, of which 2,755 have been disposed. The remaining applications will be processed within the given time frame, she added. As it is web oriented, one can send the application fro m anywhere in the world using the software and the applicants can track the progress of their applications.
Congress, BJP fight over naming of ZP building - Times of India
HAVERI: Politics of vengeance between BJP and Congress has reached a different level in Haveri district. The rural development and Panchayat Raj (RDPR) department has repealed the decision taken by the previous zilla panchayat administrative body to name the latter’s hall after former minister and Hanagal MLA C M Udasi. This has left the national parties sparring at the district level.
India vs Australia: Virat Kohli brushes off injury fears as back 'niggles' - Times of India
SYDNEY: Indian skipper and master batsman Virat Kohli Wednesday played down fears that recurring back spasms could hinder his stellar career, insisting all players get "niggles" and they were "nothing new". Kohli received treatment from the physio on day two of the Melbourne Test against Australia last week, appearing to be in pain just before he was out for 82 in the first innings.
Naidu challenges PM for debate on benefits country had in his rule - Times of India
Andhra Pradesh CM N Chandrababu Naidu on Tuesday challenged PM Narendra Modi for a debate on what benefit the country got under the latter's rule. Reacting to the PM's interview, telecast on several television channels, Naidu, who has been going hammer and tongs at the PM on various issues, asked what was the (economic) growth rate achieved under Modi.
Aide of Buxar’s notorious criminal held with arms - Times of India
Debashish Karmakar | TNN | Updated: Jan 2, 2019, 07:48 ISTRepresentative image PATNA: Police arrested one Rajesh Srivastava (25) during a vehicle checking drive and recovered three country-made semi-automatic pistols, six magazines and two live cartridges from his possession near Income-Tax roundabout under the Kotwali police station area in the city on Monday night.
VMC blacklists storm water drain contractor - Times of India
TNN | Jan 2, 2019, 04:14 IST Vadodara: Vadodara Municipal Corporation (VMC) blacklisted the contractor involved in irregularities in storm water drains in Navapura area of the city. The civic body had earlier registered an offence regarding the alleged fraud at Navapura police station. The firm MS Construction was run by Manish alias Munna Patel, who was arrested earlier. VMC’s deputy executive engineer Rahul Shah and additional assistant engineer Sudhir Bariya were also arrested.
National Science Congress: Two students secure ‘A’ grade for research thesis - Times of India
Two 12-year-olds, who were among the 14 students to have been selected from several city-based schools for the final leg of the National Children’s Science Congress (NCSC) secured the coveted grade ‘A’ for their research thesis on utilization of floral waste.
NHRC issues notice to HRD ministry over suicides of 49 students at JNVs campus - Times of India
It has been reported in certain media sections that half of the students who committed suicides in JNVs, the central government’s schools for children from rural India, in these fives years were dalit or tribal students, with the majority of them being boys.
Indian bourses begin 2019 on bullish note; Sensex soars 186 points
MUMBAI: Indian equity market started the New Year on a positive note, with BSE benchmark Sensex rising over 186 points on Tuesday on account of banking stocks rally following the Reserve Bank's comments that the banking sector is on a recovery path amid receding impaired assets load. The 30-share BSE Sensex closed at 36,254.57, rising 186.24 points or 0.52 per cent. Similarly, the NSE Nifty ended at 10,910.10, gaining 47.55 points or 0.44 per cent.
Sabarimala row: Lakhs to form 'Women's wall' in Kerala - Times of India
THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: Lakhs of women from various walks of life would be participating in the 620km long state-sponsored "Women's wall" campaign stretching from the northern tip of Kasaragod to the southern end here on Tuesday to uphold gender equality and renaissance values.
Bhim Army chief Chandrashekhar Azad claims BJP will lose, set to visit Vijay Stambh - Times of India
Founder and chief of Bhim Army Chandrashekhar Azad on Monday said that the BJP would not retain power in 2019. The party has lost in every state that he had visited before the assembly elections, he said. TNN | Updated: Jan 1, 2019, 13:22 ISTVijay Stambh PUNE: Founder and chief of Bhim Army Chandrashekhar Azad on Monday said that the BJP would not retain power in 2019. The party has lost in every state that he had visited before the assembly elections, he said.
Got another name for 'collector'? CM is all ears - Times of India
P Naveen minister Kamal Nath has decided to start the New Year by shedding something old, colonial-era old. | TNN | Jan 1, 2019, 13:26 ISTMP Chief minister Kamal Nath. BHOPAL: Chief minister Kamal Nath has decided to start the New Year by shedding something old, colonial-era old. He wants the word 'collector' out and has asked district collectors themselves for their suggestions for a better alternative.
Netanyahu says Israel is Arabs' 'ally' against Iran
RIO DE JANEIRO: Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Monday that Arab countries viewed Israel as an "indispensable ally" fighting Iran and the Islamic State group. That evaluation, he told Brazil's Globo TV during a visit to Rio, has caused "a revolution in relations with the Arab world." The comments came as Israel has stepped up air strikes on Iranian positions in neighboring Syria, and as Israel digested an abrupt decision by President Donald Trump to withdraw US troops from Syria.
Kanpur: Cows in school, students head home - Times of India
TNN | Jan 1, 2019, 09:21 ISTIn Bidhnoo’s Guru Ka Purwa village in Kanpur district, around 50 cows had been locked inside the school by farmers. In Bidhnoo’s Guru Ka Purwa village in Kanpur district, around 50 cows had been locked inside the school by farmers late Sunday evening as the animals had been destroying their crop. Cattle menace is growing and as Ruby Devi, village head of Guru Ka Purwa, said, “These animals give us sleepless nights and are destroying our crops.
Travel woes: Passengers continue to suffer as 50 Aapli Buses stay off road - Times of India
Nagpur: The lackadaisical attitude of the Nagpur Municipal Corporation’s (NMC) transport department was once again exposed on Monday as many Aapli Bus passengers were left stranded on over a dozen routes. As many as 50 buses did not ply due to non-availability of conductors from Security and Intelligence Services (SIS). Though the NMC has issued termination notice to the agency for failing to provide conductors for Aapli Bus, no visible action has been taken.
After J&J, baby products by two other cos now under regulatory scanner - Times of India
NEW DELHI: After Johnson & Johnson, other brands of infant care products including Himalaya and Chicco have come under the regulatory scanner. The drug regulator has picked up over 200 samples of various talcum powders, soaps, shampoos and other baby products to check compliance and safety, official sources said. However, the main focus of the investigation is to ascertain that all talcum powder brands in the market are safe and do not contain asbestos, the official told TOI.
Valsad cops hope to better past record of nabbing most drunken people - Times of India
Yagnesh Bharat Mehta | TNN | Jan 1, 2019, 04:00 ISTCommuters facing hard times with Surat cops Surat: The pressure on police in Valsad this time is self-imposed because they want to better their previous year’s target of nabbing highest number of drunken people on New Year eve. On the night of December 31, 2017, Valsad police had made highest number of arrests of drunken people in their history by catching 607 in one night.
Cable TV networks may take internet services to homes in remote areas - Times of India
NEW DELHI: With an aim to ramp up broadband connectivity to the farthest reaches of the country, the ministry of information and broadcasting and the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India have revived a proposal to provide broadband services through existing cable networks. The move has the potential, ministry officials said, to provide instant internet connectivity to nearly 19 crore households that have television sets, of which about 10 crore homes already have cable TV subscription.
Macron faces new embarrassment from ex-bodyguard
PARIS: The French presidency on Monday accused Emmanuel Macron's disgraced ex-bodyguard of being bent on revenge after he claimed to be in regular contact with the centrist leader despite being sacked in July. Alexandre Benalla caused the biggest scandal to date of Macron's presidency after he was caught on video roughing up protesters at a demonstration in May while wearing a police helmet.
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