Surat: Cash and jewellery worth Rs 31.47 lakh were stolen from the Vesu bungalow of a textile industrialist who also owns a chain of schools, after the house was left unlocked during a late-night outing. Police registered an FIR nearly a month after the theft, as the suspect remains unidentified.The theft occurred at the bungalow…
Vadodara: Congress councillor Ashish Joshi was arrested by the Chhota Udepur police from Ahmedabad on Wednesday night in connection with a liquor seizure case registered in April.Joshi was produced before a court, which remanded him to one day of police custody.“The Sankheda police had earlier questioned Joshi and recorded his statement, but he was not…
Varanasi: A patented bioactive glass compound invented by BHU scientists could bond dental brackets more durably, rebuild enamel during treatment and make brace removal far less damaging, said Prof. Ajit Vikram Parihar, Faculty of Dental Science, BHU on Thursday.He added that unlike the resin-based adhesives currently used in orthodontic clinics, this material does not simply…
AMBERNATH: Ending nearly five months of political confrontation, the Shiv Sena and BJP on Thursday announced an alliance in the Ambernath Municipal Council (AMC), saying the decision was taken in the interest of the city’s development.The alliance comes shortly after the district collector ruled in favour of the Shiv Sena-NCP group in the ongoing power…
Thiruvananthapuram: Bringing an end to 10 days of uncertainty, lobbying and factional negotiations, the Congress leadership on Thursday named V D Satheesan as the next chief minister of Kerala, signalling that public sentiment and coalition compulsions ultimately outweighed internal party equations.Satheesan, who claims to represent the real Nehruvian Left, had strong backing from the public…
International day of families Vadodara: At a time when dining tables are getting smaller and homes quieter, the Thakkar family in Vadodara stands as a heartwarming reminder of the warmth of togetherness. Ten members of the family — spanning four generations — live under one roof, bound not only by blood ties but also by…
Varanasi: In a swift judgment delivered within three years, the court of Special Judge (Pocso Act), Nitin Pandey, on Wednesday convicted a man in a case involving the gang rape and murder of a 12-year-old girl and sentenced him to life imprisonment. The cases of the two other accused were transferred to the Juvenile Justice…
Kalyan Dombivli Municipal Corporation KALYAN: With the monsoon season approaching, the issue of dangerous buildings in the Kalyan-Dombivli Municipal Corporation (KDMC) limits has once again come into focus. In a major safety exercise, the civic body has started issuing notices to residents living in extremely dangerous structures, directing them to vacate the premises to avoid…
Vadodara: The Panigate police have registered a case of abetment of suicide against a man and his parents following the death of his wife at their residence in the city.The deceased, Mamatasinh Thakor, had complained of dizziness on May 9 and was taken to a private hospital, where she was declared brought dead. The hospital…
Varanasi: Responding to Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s call for fuel conservation and sustainable living, the municipal corporation of his parliamentary constituency, Varanasi, has decided to observe a ‘No Fuel Day’ every Saturday in a bid to curb fuel consumption and contribute towards strengthening the nation’s economy.Mayor Ashok Kumar Tiwari, along with councillors of the municipal…
