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Chhattisgarh babu who drained dam of 41 lakh litres of water for phone fined Rs 53,000

Chhattisgarh babu who drained dam of 41 lakh litres of water for phone fined Rs 53,000

Rediff.com30 May 2023

The Chhattisgarh government has imposed a fine of Rs 53,092 on the official who allegedly drained out 41 lakh litres of water from a reservoir to retrieve his mobile phone.

'Attacking Dalits has become part of Dravidian culture'

'Attacking Dalits has become part of Dravidian culture'

Rediff.com29 Nov 2023

'Both the DMK and ADMK are equally to blame.' 'When the question is violence against Dalits, they don't take measures to protect Dalits.'

Events linked to Ram temple banned, says Sitharaman; TN govt denies charge

Events linked to Ram temple banned, says Sitharaman; TN govt denies charge

Rediff.com21 Jan 2024

Citing a Tamil daily's reportage, Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Sunday alleged that the Tamil Nadu government administered temples have barred puja for Lord Ram on the day of the consecration of the grand temple in Ayodhya, which was dismissed by the state as a false news with ulterior motives.

Ex-student opens fire from air pistol in Kerala school, arrested

Ex-student opens fire from air pistol in Kerala school, arrested

Rediff.com21 Nov 2023

A former student, Jagan, went to the Vivekodayam school at Thrissur and took out a gun from his bag after entering the staff room and later went to various classrooms, terrorising students and staff.

Health worker tests positive as Kerala reports fifth Nipah case

Health worker tests positive as Kerala reports fifth Nipah case

Rediff.com14 Sep 2023

The government has ordered monoclonal antibody from Indian Council of Medical Research to treat the child. It is the only available anti-viral treatment for Nipah virus infection, though it has not been clinically proven yet.

Abhishek Poddar: The art collector who started at age 14

Abhishek Poddar: The art collector who started at age 14

Rediff.com23 Mar 2017

Ranjita Ganesan and Nikita Puri chronicle the journey of Abhishek Poddar, one of India's leading art patrons.

Flood waters recede in Gujarat's Junagadh, 3,000 shifted; orange alert issued

Flood waters recede in Gujarat's Junagadh, 3,000 shifted; orange alert issued

Rediff.com23 Jul 2023

The India meteorological department on Sunday issued an 'orange' alert for Gujarat, saying the state was expected to receive "heavy to very heavy rainfall" on July 24.

Are you a collector? Look out for the taxman

Are you a collector? Look out for the taxman

Rediff.com11 Mar 2011

Precious metal coins may attract capital gains tax.

After 22 suicides, Kota halts tests for 2 months

After 22 suicides, Kota halts tests for 2 months

Rediff.com28 Aug 2023

Over two lakh students move to Kota annually to prepare for competitive exams such as the Joint Entrance Exam (JEE) for engineering and the National Eligibility-cum-Entrance Test (NEET) for admission to medical colleges.

Sooooo Many Mercedes-Benz Cars!

Sooooo Many Mercedes-Benz Cars!

Rediff.com5 Dec 2023

A classic Mercedes Benz rally in Mumbai

Train crash: Govt school used as morgue demolished

Train crash: Govt school used as morgue demolished

Rediff.com9 Jun 2023

The demolition was being carried out in presence of the school managing committee (SMC) members and Public Works Department officials.

Hunger strikes to begin across Maharashtra from Sunday: Jarange

Hunger strikes to begin across Maharashtra from Sunday: Jarange

Rediff.com28 Oct 2023

Activist Manoj Jarange, who is observing an indefinite fast for the Maratha quota demand, on Saturday said a series of hunger strikes will begin in every village in Maharashtra from October 29 if the government fails to grant the reservation immediately.

Chhattisgarh babu drains out 41 lakh litres of water to find mobile phone

Chhattisgarh babu drains out 41 lakh litres of water to find mobile phone

Rediff.com26 May 2023

A Chhattisgarh government employee allegedly drained out 41 lakh litres of water from a weir after his mobile phone fell into it in the state's Kanker district, an official said on Friday.

'Who will spend so much money when we know the end result?'

'Who will spend so much money when we know the end result?'

Rediff.com7 Mar 2024

'BJP has lot of money. Even a rich person like me is scared of taking on the financial muscle of the BJP.' 'What is the point of throwing money? Result toh aane wala nahi hai.'

Gujarat floods: IAF rescues 2 people clinging to electric pole

Gujarat floods: IAF rescues 2 people clinging to electric pole

Rediff.com1 Jul 2023

The duo used their mobile phone to establish contact for their rescue, following which an NDRF team was roped in.

Cyclone Hamoon may intensify into severe storm in next 12 hrs; Odisha alerted

Cyclone Hamoon may intensify into severe storm in next 12 hrs; Odisha alerted

Rediff.com24 Oct 2023

The Odisha government has asked all the district collectors to remain prepared for any eventuality, and directed the administration to evacuate people from low-lying areas in the event of heavy rain.

MP polls: Protests erupt over Cong's 2nd list of candidates

MP polls: Protests erupt over Cong's 2nd list of candidates

Rediff.com20 Oct 2023

After the Congress announced its second list of 88 candidates for the next month's Madhya Pradesh assembly polls, protests erupted at several places in the state on Friday through which party workers expressed disappointment over the names of some nominees and denial of tickets to others.

Kerala govt trying to find source of Nipah outbreak

Kerala govt trying to find source of Nipah outbreak

Rediff.com16 Sep 2023

After identifying the man who was the patient zero or index case of the Nipah virus outbreak in Kerala, the state government on Saturday began looking for the source and place from where he got infected by seeking details of his mobile tower locations.

'Ye natak kar raha hoga'

'Ye natak kar raha hoga'

Rediff.com13 Sep 2023

'Parents don't realise that motivating your child or pushing them to do better is one thing and pushing them to the brink is another.'

TN on alert as Cyclone 'Michaung' set to cross coast on Dec 5

TN on alert as Cyclone 'Michaung' set to cross coast on Dec 5

Rediff.com3 Dec 2023

The government declared Monday (Dec 4) a public holiday and urged private companies to encourage 'work from home' option for its employees in Chennai, Tiruvallur, Kancheepuram and Chengalpattu districts.

IMD forecasts cyclone in Bay of Bengal around May 9

IMD forecasts cyclone in Bay of Bengal around May 9

Rediff.com3 May 2023

IMD Director General Mrutunjay Mohapatra said the department's modelling indicate formation of a cyclonic storm around May 9, but its movement and intensification may be determined after the low pressure area actually forms on May 7.

Raj rape victim cremated, father faints during last rites; village peaceful

Raj rape victim cremated, father faints during last rites; village peaceful

Rediff.com7 Aug 2023

Seeing the fire engulf the mortal remains of his daughter, who was with him till last week, he fell to the ground and was rushed to a hospital.

14 killed, 50 injured as 2 passenger trains collide in AP

14 killed, 50 injured as 2 passenger trains collide in AP

Rediff.com30 Oct 2023

The Palasa passenger train hit the Rayagada passenger train from behind at Kantakapalli, about 40 Km from Visakhapatnam, causing three coaches to derail.

Why V K Pandian Is So Valuable To Naveen Patnaik

Why V K Pandian Is So Valuable To Naveen Patnaik

Rediff.com25 Oct 2023

Naveen Patnaik is known as an "absentee landlord" who needs bureaucrats like Pandian to run his government.

1 killed, 20 injured in stampede during Makar Mela in Odisha

1 killed, 20 injured in stampede during Makar Mela in Odisha

Rediff.com14 Jan 2023

The incident took place as a large number of people congregated on Badamba-Gopinathpur T-Bridge on the occasion of Makar Mela, a police officer said.

Communal clash in Chhattisgarh village leaves 1 dead, 3 cops injured

Communal clash in Chhattisgarh village leaves 1 dead, 3 cops injured

Rediff.com9 Apr 2023

Police have so far arrested 11 people on charges of rioting and murder in connection with the clash.

Draining weir to retrieve phone: 3 officials booked, 1 suspended

Draining weir to retrieve phone: 3 officials booked, 1 suspended

Rediff.com1 Jun 2023

The FIR was lodged against food inspector Rajesh Vishwas, Sub-Divisional Officer of Pakhanjore RL Dhivar and Sub-Engineer Chhotelal Dhruv, both from the water resources department, at the Pakhanjore police station based on a complaint of nayab tehsildar (revenue official) of the area, a police official said.

Morbi municipality's chief officer suspended

Morbi municipality's chief officer suspended

Rediff.com4 Nov 2022

The Gujarat government has suspended Morbi Municipality's Chief Officer Sandipsinh Zala in the wake of the bridge collapse incident that claimed 135 lives, a senior official said on Friday.

New bill says those engaged in unlawful acts cannot start newspaper

New bill says those engaged in unlawful acts cannot start newspaper

Rediff.com3 Aug 2023

The Rajya Sabha on Thursday passed a bill to replace a British-era law governing the publishing industry and simplify the process for registration of periodicals with the government.

10 Films: Indian Cinema At Its Best

10 Films: Indian Cinema At Its Best

Rediff.com27 Dec 2023

Aseem Chhabra lists his favorite 2023 films -- a healthy blend of Bollywood, Hindi indies and some of the best work that is being done in Tamil, Malayalam, Kannada and Bengali cinema.

Shinde ready for special session to grant Maratha quota amid Jarange warning

Shinde ready for special session to grant Maratha quota amid Jarange warning

Rediff.com20 Dec 2023

Shinde also said directives will be issued to give the Kunbi caste certificates to blood relatives of a person who already possesses similar documents.

'Dhoni's Cameo In Singham 3?'

'Dhoni's Cameo In Singham 3?'

Rediff.com4 Feb 2023

A fan demanded Dhoni's cameo in Singham 3.

We want Maratha quota across Maharashtra, not in few regions, says activist

We want Maratha quota across Maharashtra, not in few regions, says activist

Rediff.com30 Oct 2023

Fasting quota activist Manoj Jarange on Monday sought reservation for the Maratha community in entire Maharashtra and not in specific regions and warned the ongoing agitation will be ratcheted up if the demand was not fulfilled by the state government.

No new positive case of Nipah found: Kerala govt

No new positive case of Nipah found: Kerala govt

Rediff.com19 Sep 2023

No fresh Nipah positive cases were reported in the state since September 16 with 218 samples of persons who were in the high-risk contact list turning up negative for the virus till date, the Kerala government said on Monday.

Marathas with Nizam-era records to get OBC certificate: CM Shinde

Marathas with Nizam-era records to get OBC certificate: CM Shinde

Rediff.com6 Sep 2023

The Maharashtra cabinet on Wednesday decided that Kunbi caste certificates will be issued to those Marathas hailing from the Marathwada region who possess revenue or education documents from the Nizam era that recognise them as Kunbis, Chief Minister Eknath Shinde said.

Need AIMIM in fray to win Aurangabad, says BJP leader

Need AIMIM in fray to win Aurangabad, says BJP leader

Rediff.com22 Aug 2023

Union minister Raosaheb Danve has caused a flutter by saying if the Bharatiya Janata Party needs victory in the Aurangabad Lok Sabha constituency in Maharashtra in 2024, then it must ensure that All India Majlis e Ittehadul Muslimeen leader and sitting MP Imtiaz Jaleel contests the election next year.

2-day holiday in Kozhikode following Nipah outbreak

2-day holiday in Kozhikode following Nipah outbreak

Rediff.com14 Sep 2023

A 24-hour control room was set up in the neighbouring district of Wayanad following the Nipah outbreak in Kozhikode

Stalin revokes order detaining 6 farmers under Goondas Act

Stalin revokes order detaining 6 farmers under Goondas Act

Rediff.com18 Nov 2023

The detention of one person under the Act, however, was not revoked as he has many cases pending against him.

BJP, Congress camps in MP rocked by leaders' protests over ticket denial

BJP, Congress camps in MP rocked by leaders' protests over ticket denial

Rediff.com23 Oct 2023

On Monday, former state health minister Rustam Singh quit the Bharatiya Janata Party after being denied a ticket from Morena and joined the Bahujan Samaj Party, which has fielded his son from the seat.

Andhra on high alert for cyclone Michaung's landfall on Tuesday

Andhra on high alert for cyclone Michaung's landfall on Tuesday

Rediff.com4 Dec 2023

Reddy directed the officials to treat the storm as a major challenge to avoid loss of life and property as the winds are expected to blow gales reaching speeds of up to 110 kilometres per hour.