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BRO turns to rock-bolt tech to tackle landslips

IN a bid to tackle landslides that pose challenges during the tourism and pilgrimage season in Uttarakhand, the Border Roads Organisation (BRO) has turned to rock-bolt technology, which has proven beneficial in treating landslide zones in the mountainous regions.

NDA to focus on EBC outreach in Patna rally today

THE NDA will hold a rally in Patna on Saturday in an attempt to expand its support base among extremely backward castes (EBCs).

Real life! 'DM moment' for Assam civil servant aspirant science teacher

Administrative arms

Class 12 student shoots principal dead

IN a horrific incident, the principal of a government school was allegedly shot dead by a Class XII student on the school premises in Chhatarpur district of Madhya Pradesh on Friday.

Gujarat bachelor lured for booze worth ₹100 and farm job, sterilised

IN a bizarre twist of priorities in Gujarat's Mehsana, officials appear to have placed sterilization quotas above personal milestones like marriage.

Maha scramble over portfolios

Fadnavis says cabinet expansion before assembly winter session, Shinde still eyes home

SAD smells AAP govt conspiracy to attack moderate Akali leaders

THE SAD core committee on Friday alleged that the assassination bid on party chief Sukhbir Singh Badal was part of a conspiracy against the \"moderate Akali leadership\", hatched by the ruling AAP government in Punjab.

Speedy trial a fundamental right, says SC

THE Supreme Court on Friday observed that the speedy conclusion of a trial is a fundamental right and that an undertrial cannot be subjugated to indefinite incarceration.

Cabinet clears decks for 83 new KVs

The Centre on Friday sanctioned ₹8,232 crore for setting up 85 Kendriya Vidyalayas (KV) and 28 Navodaya Vidyalayas (NV).

Chopper case: CBI reply sought on Michel bail plea

THE Supreme Court on Friday issued a notice and sought a detailed response from the CBI within four weeks on an appeal filed by Christian Michel James, an alleged middleman and accused, in the alleged Rs 3,600-crore AgustaWestland VVIP Chopper scam case, seeking bail.

Uproar over 'cut' in front row seat for SP

AMID reports of disquiet among INDIA bloc parties over the allocation of front row seats in the Lok Sabha, the Congress has accused the BJP-led NDA government of not keeping its promise on the agreed formula, and cutting down one front row seat of Samajwadi Party (SP).

Progress in last decade bridged gap between Delhi & Northeast: Modi

PRIME Minister Narendra Modi on Friday said efforts have been made over the last decade to bridge the emotional and developmental gap between Delhi and the Northeast, emphasizing the importance of bringing the region closer to the nation's heart.

THE DANGER OF LEGITIMACY LAUNDERING

Biased indexes can accrue credibility in an echo chamber of cross-references. Reforms in the World Bank's governance indicators show a structured pushback can yield better results

Navy to commission stealth missile frigate INS Tushil in Russia on Dec 9

THE Indian Navy will commission its latest multi-role stealth guided missile frigate, INS Tushil, at Kaliningrad in Russia on December 9, officials said.

Adani proposes development of economic corridor to Odisha

AMID political slugfest over Adani Group acquiring land near bauxite-rich Gandhamardan hills and allegedly bribing government officials for its solar power project, the multinational conglomerate has proposed the Odisha government to develop the recently planned Gopalpur port-Jaypore economic corridor.

TN HC allows plea to examine EPS, Sasikala

10 had barged into estate, killed security guard

Recognition: Cabinet eases rules for higher edu institutions run by minorities

THE state cabinet on Friday decided to free religious minority higher education institutions from certain rules, including enrolling 50% of students from minority communities, to get the minority status.

What privilege does Dileep have?

KERALA High Court on Friday criticised the Travancore Devaswom Board and the state police for allegedly providing 'VIP' treatment to Malayalam actor Dileep during his visit to Sabarimala for darshan.

Don’t politicise maternal deaths; unite to prevent such tragedies

To call the post-natal deaths of five women in the same institution—Ballari Medical College and Research Centre (BMCRC)—in a span of a few days “a serious issue,” would be a brazen understatement.

READY TO QUIT IF THAT HELPS, SAYS GUNDU RAO

HEALTH MINISTER CALLS FOR STRICTER MEASURES TO REGULATE SUBSTANDARD MEDICINES

READY TO QUIT IF THAT HELPS, SAYS GUNDU RAO

STATE CABINET EXPRESSES CONCERN

SPL CABINET MEET RAISES HOPES OF BIG FUNDS FOR CHAMARAJANAGAR

THE special cabinet meeting held in Kalaburagi on September 17 to address issues concerning Kalyana-Karnataka region, has inspired calls for a similar meeting in Chamarajanagar district.

Avenues for revenues: Tax, penalty on minerals to shore up treasury

THE state government, that has allocated a whopping Rs 56,000 crore in the budget for the five guarantee schemes, has opened up new avenues to generate additional revenue by introducing a new tax on mineral bearing lands, in addition to royalty.

IMER organises week-long FDP training programme

INSTITUTE of Management Education and Research (IMER), inaugurated the AICTE Training and Learning (ATAL) Academy-sponsored one-week Faculty Development Programme (FDP) on 'Innovating Agritech for a Sustainable Tomorrow: Aligning with SDG Goals', in Belagavi recently.

Regularise our jobs: BCC outsourced drivers, cleaners

\"Jobs of outsourced drivers and cleaners, who are working with pourakarmikas to lift garbage from the city, should be regularised,\" urged the drivers and cleaners who staged a protest in front of the Belagavi City Corporation (BCC) on Thursday.

FARMERS DEMAND BASIC INFRA IN THEIR VILLAGE IN BELAGAVI

THE residents of Basavan Kudachi have submitted a memorandum to the district administration demanding basic infrastructure in their village, in Belagavi on Friday.

3 injured in series of violent clashes in 2 villages

A series of violent incidents occurred in the wee hours of Thursday in Bastwad and Basavan Kudchi villages of Belagavi district, that injured three people.

10 panels formed to ensure smooth conduct

BELAGAVI WINTER SESSION

Misled by GPS, family rescued from Belagavi forest

A Bihar-based family traveling from Ujjain to Goa faced a harrowing experience after being misled by GPS that landed them in the dense Shiroli forest in Khanapur taluk. The timely intervention of the Khanapur police ensured their safe rescue.

Yatnal has crossed all limits by insulting Basaveshwara: KRV V-P

PROTESTS against BJP MLA Basanagouda Patil Yatnal continue for his derogatory statement against 12th century social reformer, Basaveshwara as more organisations are expressing their ire.