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Leh, Oct 3: Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh Vinai Kumar Saxena on Saturday interacted with nearly 200 Nambardars, or village heads, from across Ladakh at Lok Niwas as part of an initiative aimed at strengthening grassroots governance and improving public grievance redressal. The interaction was organised to strengthen coordination between the Administration and Nambardars, who serve as a link between the government and local communities. Saxena acknowledged their role in communicating public concerns, facilitating welfare schemes and helping the Administration identify developmental issues at the village level. Addressing the gathering, the Lieutenant Governor said such direct interactions with Nambardars would continue…
Nairobi, Oct 3: At least 13 people, most of them Catholic pilgrims, were killed in a multi-vehicle road accident on a highway leading to Kenya’s coastal city of Mombasa, police said on Saturday. The crash occurred after midnight in the Salama area when a truck driver reportedly attempted to overtake another truck but failed. The truck then swerved, triggering a collision involving several vehicles, including a van carrying pilgrims, according to police. The truck driver and at least 12 passengers travelling in the van died at the scene, police said. The pilgrims were travelling to a prayer site in Nakuru…
Nagoya, Oct 3: The highly anticipated India-Pakistan cricket final at the Asian Games concluded without any major controversy on Saturday, although the traditional exchange of handshakes between the players was once again absent. India defeated Pakistan by 19 runs to retain the men’s T20 cricket gold medal. The match had attracted considerable attention amid the strained bilateral relations between the two countries. However, the tension did not spill over into the contest, with both teams maintaining their focus on the game. The toss took place at one corner of the ground, while television crews waited at the centre of the…
Kathmandu, Oct 3: At least six people were killed and 10 others injured after a bus overturned in Nepal’s Gandaki province on Saturday, police said. The bus was travelling to Kathmandu with 18 people on board, including the driver, when the accident occurred in the Daunne area of Nawalparasi district, according to District Police Office Information Officer Anil Pundit. The accident took place along the East-West Highway, resulting in the deaths of six passengers and injuries to 10 others, police said. The injured were taken to a provincial hospital for medical treatment, officials said.
Kyiv, Oct 3: A Russian strike damaged Kyiv’s Northern Bridge early Saturday, forcing the suspension of traffic and causing congestion as the Ukrainian capital faced disruptions to several key crossings over the Dnipro River. The attack came a day after Russian strikes led to the full or partial closure of three of Kyiv’s six road bridges across the river. The latest strike is part of a broader escalation of attacks on infrastructure and other targets in the capital. Kyiv Mayor Vitalii Klitschko said the strike damaged the bridge’s road surface and trolleybus cables, prompting authorities to suspend traffic. No casualties…
Jammu, Oct 3 : The authorities on Saturday demolished nearly a dozen illegally constructed huts, mostly occupied by Rohingya immigrants, on forest land in Jammu, marking the second major eviction drive targeting the community in the winter capital of Jammu and Kashmir within a month. The anti-encroachment drive was carried out by the forest department in collaboration with the Forest Protection Force, revenue department and police at Rahim Nagar within the Raika Forest on the outskirts of Jammu, officials said. Among those whose structures were demolished was a native of Jammu, Stephen, who alleged that he was not served any…
New Delhi, Oct 3: Front-of-pack warning labels on packaged foods containing high levels of added sugar, salt or fat could help consumers better understand nutritional risks and make more informed purchasing decisions, health experts said. The experts, however, stressed that such labelling should be supported by nutrition education to help consumers understand the health implications of excessive intake of these nutrients. The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has proposed a red hexagonal warning label on the front of packaged food products that exceed specified limits for even one nutrient of concern. The proposed thresholds are based on…
Bhopal, Oct 3: Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Saturday said that once the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) is fully implemented, criminal cases could be disposed of within three years, from the registration of an FIR to proceedings before the Supreme Court. Shah made the remarks while addressing a state-level conference of cattle rearers in Bhopal after inaugurating an exhibition on the new criminal laws. He said the criminal justice system in India had historically been associated with delays, but reforms introduced through the new criminal laws were aimed at making the process faster and more efficient. “I have come…
Jammu, Oct 3 : Union Minister of State for Railways and Jal Shakti, V Somanna on Saturday stressed the need for sustainable water management and environmental conservation in pilgrimage areas that witness heavy footfall throughout the year. Somanna was speaking at a meeting convened to review various water conservation and environmental sustainability initiatives being undertaken by the Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board in Katra, the base camp for the pilgrims visiting the revered shrine atop Trikuta hills in Reasi district. After the review meeting, the Union minister, accompanied by his spouse, paid obeisance at the shrine, an official spokesperson…
New Delhi, Oct 3: Prime Minister Narendra Modi highlighted a historical detail about India’s civil services examinations, saying that even during British rule, the examination included a Sanskrit paper. Addressing the centenary celebrations of the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) at Bharat Mandapam, Modi referred to an archival exhibition showcasing the history of the civil services examination. He said the exhibition contained records showing that freedom fighter Subhas Chandra Bose appeared for the civil services examination in 1920 and wrote a Sanskrit paper. “Although India was under British rule at the time, there used to be a Sanskrit paper in…
Washington, Oct 3: A Hindu temple in Ohio’s Greater Cleveland area was allegedly vandalised in an attack involving bricks, according to two US-based advocacy groups. The Swaminarayan Hindu Temple Vadthaldham reportedly suffered damage after several windows were shattered. The Hindu American Foundation (HAF) and the Coalition of Hindus of North America (CoHNA) said the incident occurred on Friday afternoon while priests and devotees were inside the temple. The alleged vandalism comes ahead of the Navaratri festival, with the Indian-American community in Ohio preparing to observe Hindu Heritage Month. HAF Executive Director Suhag Shukla called for the alleged perpetrator to be…
Newcastle, Oct 3: A vehicle drove into a large crowd of rugby fans gathered to cheer the Newcastle Knights team in Newcastle, north of Sydney, on Saturday, injuring 10 people, including several children, Australian authorities said. According to New South Wales Police, an 18-year-old man was arrested after the incident. Police said the crash was not believed to be related to terrorism and that an investigation was underway to determine the circumstances. Two of the injured, a 5-year-old girl and a 67-year-old man, were in critical condition. The remaining eight injured people were reported to be in stable condition in…