News for '-sub-divisional'

Gurugram admin cancels permission for 8 namaz sites

Gurugram admin cancels permission for 8 namaz sites

Rediff.com3 Nov 2021

These eight sites include Bengali Basti in Sector 49, V Block of DLF Phase-3, Surat Nagar Phase-1, outskirts of Kherki Majra village, outskirts of Daulatabad village near Dwarka Expressway, near Ramgarh village in Sector 68, near DLF Square Tower and from Rampur village to Nakhrola Road.

Tribal woman set afire over land row in MP, accused shoot video

Tribal woman set afire over land row in MP, accused shoot video

Rediff.com4 Jul 2022

The condition of a tribal woman, who was set ablaze allegedly by three persons over a land dispute in Madhya Pradesh's Guna district, continues to be critical, a police official said on Monday.

Order to demolish Narayan Rane's bungalow withdrawn, Maharashtra tells HC

Order to demolish Narayan Rane's bungalow withdrawn, Maharashtra tells HC

Rediff.com29 Mar 2022

The bench accepted the state's submission and granted it the liberty to take any fresh requisite action on the issue "in accordance with law".

Tension rises in Purola over Hindu mahapanchayat, section 144 imposed

Tension rises in Purola over Hindu mahapanchayat, section 144 imposed

Rediff.com14 Jun 2023

The Supreme Court on Wednesday refused to entertain a plea seeking to prevent a 'mahapanchayat' called by Hindu outfits in Uttarakhand and registration of an FIR against hate speeches allegedly targeting members of a particular community.

Himanta for neutral agency to probe clash with Mizoram

Himanta for neutral agency to probe clash with Mizoram

Rediff.com31 Jul 2021

The Mizoram police had lodged an FIR against Sarma and six officials under various charges including those related to attempt to murder and criminal conspiracy at Vairengte police station late on Monday after a gun fight between Mizoram and the Assam police. The FIR, however, became public on Friday.

Now, Wardha police arrests Kalicharan Maharaj

Now, Wardha police arrests Kalicharan Maharaj

Rediff.com12 Jan 2022

The seer was brought here around 5 am from Raipur in Chhattisgarh, where he was lodged in a jail in connection with a similar case registered against him there, sub-divisional officer of police Piyush Jagtap said.

Jharkhand: 1 dead, 12 injured in clashes during Ram Navami processions

Jharkhand: 1 dead, 12 injured in clashes during Ram Navami processions

Rediff.com11 Apr 2022

Internet services have been suspended in Lohardaga town and prohibitory orders under Section 144 Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC) clamped on the entire district, Sub-divisional Officer (SDO) Arbind Kumar Lal stated.

After skipping SSB event, Shah to address rally in Bihar

After skipping SSB event, Shah to address rally in Bihar

Rediff.com2 Apr 2023

His scheduled visit to Sashastra Seema Bal's Patna Frontier on Sunday morning was cancelled due to 'unavoidable reasons', a statement said.

UP declares 307 more madrassas including Darul Uloom illegal after survey

UP declares 307 more madrassas including Darul Uloom illegal after survey

Rediff.com23 Oct 2022

The district officials named 306 other unrecognized Islamic education institutions in their report as illegal.

Police cracks down as anti-Muslim posters come up in Uttarakhand town

Police cracks down as anti-Muslim posters come up in Uttarakhand town

Rediff.com6 Jun 2023

The posters were put up on the shutters of the shops late on Sunday evening, Purola station house officer Khajan Singh Chauhan said.

9 dead as rains batter Punjab, Haryana; Army called in for rescue ops

9 dead as rains batter Punjab, Haryana; Army called in for rescue ops

Rediff.com10 Jul 2023

The Punjab government has ordered the closure of schools till July 13 while in Chandigarh schools are closed till Thursday.

Assam's child marriage arrests rise to 2441 even as protests continue

Assam's child marriage arrests rise to 2441 even as protests continue

Rediff.com6 Feb 2023

Amid protests in Barak Valley, Morigaon and Dhubri, the crackdown on child marriage in Assam entered the fourth day on Monday, with the number of arrests rising to 2,441.

Relief for Azam Khan as SC stays takeover of his Rampur varsity land

Relief for Azam Khan as SC stays takeover of his Rampur varsity land

Rediff.com18 Apr 2022

A bench of Justices Ajay Rastogi and CT Ravikumar issued notice to the Uttar Pradesh government and others on the appeal filed against the Allahabad high court order.

MP Congress leader arrested for 'kill Modi' remark

MP Congress leader arrested for 'kill Modi' remark

Rediff.com13 Dec 2022

He was arrested by the police from his residence in Hata town of the state's Damoh district, an official said.

It's Nominations Time!

It's Nominations Time!

Rediff.com1 Feb 2022

Election rallies have been on for weeks, but nothing captures the immediacy of an election like the sight of candidates filing their nomination papers.

Amritsar: Radical Sikh preacher's aide released a day after clash

Amritsar: Radical Sikh preacher's aide released a day after clash

Rediff.com24 Feb 2023

Radical preacher Amritpal Singh's aide and kidnapping accused Lovepreet Singh walked out of a jail in Amritsar on Friday, hours after a court in Ajnala ordered his release based on an application by the police.

UP man was flying to Nepal to thank Lord Pashupatinath for son's birth

UP man was flying to Nepal to thank Lord Pashupatinath for son's birth

Rediff.com16 Jan 2023

Thirty-five-year-old Sonu Jaiswal, a liquor store owner who was among the five Indians killed in a plane crash in Nepal on Sunday, had gone to pay obeisance at the famed Pashupatinath Temple in Kathmandu after his wish for a son was fulfilled around six months ago, his relative said.

Went to Delhi to buy undergarments: Hemant Soren's brother

Went to Delhi to buy undergarments: Hemant Soren's brother

Rediff.com8 Sep 2022

Basant Soren, the brother of Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren has given an awkward statement over his absence from the state during the recent political crisis.

SC allows sand mining in Bihar, says ban causes huge loss

SC allows sand mining in Bihar, says ban causes huge loss

Rediff.com10 Nov 2021

The top court said a balanced approach of sustainable development ensuring environmental safeguards needs to be resorted to while dealing with the issue of sand mining.

Candidate in Jharkhand rural polls booked for pro-Pakistan slogans

Candidate in Jharkhand rural polls booked for pro-Pakistan slogans

Rediff.com21 Apr 2022

A man vying for the mukhiya's post and two of his supporters have been booked for pro-Pakistan slogans allegedly raised in a procession in Giridih when he was on his way to file nomination papers for the coming Jharkhand rural poll, the police said on Thursday.

Yogi orders strict action against all illegal occupants of land

Yogi orders strict action against all illegal occupants of land

Rediff.com20 Apr 2022

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Wednesday directed officials to take strict action against illegal occupants of any land, be it government or private, without discrimination.

Uttarakhand: Cloudbursts kill 4, swollen rivers wash away bridges

Uttarakhand: Cloudbursts kill 4, swollen rivers wash away bridges

Rediff.com20 Aug 2022

A series of cloudbursts hit different parts of Uttarakhand early on Saturday killing four people while 10 went missing as rivers breached their banks and washed away bridges, officials said.

Under-construction tunnel collapses in MP; 7 workers rescued, 2 trapped

Under-construction tunnel collapses in MP; 7 workers rescued, 2 trapped

Rediff.com13 Feb 2022

Six of the rescued labourers were rushed to the Katni district hospital, located about 30 km from the spot, via a 'green corridor', they said.

Knowledge of Bengali must for govt jobs: Mamata

Knowledge of Bengali must for govt jobs: Mamata

Rediff.com8 Dec 2021

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Wednesday asserted that priority must be given to locals and those knowing the local language during recruitment in state government jobs.

FIR over offering namaz in open 'expunged' in UP's Moradabad

FIR over offering namaz in open 'expunged' in UP's Moradabad

Rediff.com30 Aug 2022

Police said they have expunged a case after no evidence supporting the complaint was found during the investigation.

Lalu fined Rs 6000 in 2009 model poll code violation case

Lalu fined Rs 6000 in 2009 model poll code violation case

Rediff.com8 Jun 2022

Rashtriya Janata Dal chief Lalu Prasad was fined Rs 6,000 by a court in Jharkhand's Palamu district on Wednesday for violating the model code of conduct during the 2009 assembly elections in the state.

2 passengers to Delhi from Afghanistan found Covid positive

2 passengers to Delhi from Afghanistan found Covid positive

Rediff.com23 Aug 2021

The second batch of 146 Indian nationals who were evacuated from Afghanistan via Doha arrived in the national capital on Monday on various flights.

Uttarkashi avalanche: 10 bodies recovered, 27 mountaineers missing

Uttarkashi avalanche: 10 bodies recovered, 27 mountaineers missing

Rediff.com5 Oct 2022

Twenty-seven mountaineers remained missing on Wednesday after rescue workers brought 14 injured members of their team to safety, a day after an avalanche claimed 10 lives in Uttarkashi.

Curfew continues in riot-hit Khargone for 3rd day; official deny migration

Curfew continues in riot-hit Khargone for 3rd day; official deny migration

Rediff.com13 Apr 2022

Curfew continued in violence-hit Khargone city of Madhya Pradesh for the third day on Wednesday even as officials denied reports that over 100 families were forced to migrate from the city.

Hindu Raksha Mahasabha leader among 9 to join AAP in Himachal Pradesh

Hindu Raksha Mahasabha leader among 9 to join AAP in Himachal Pradesh

Rediff.com29 Apr 2022

Nine people from Himachal Pradesh, including a key Hindu Raksha Mahasabha functionary, three former armed forces personnel and two retired officers of the state administrative service, joined the Aam Aadmi Party on Friday.

12 killed as violence rocks Bengal panchayat polls

12 killed as violence rocks Bengal panchayat polls

Rediff.com8 Jul 2023

Among those killed were eight from TMC, and one worker each of the BJP, the CPI-M, the Congress and the ISF.

Chh'garh villagers take oath to boycott Muslims; probe on

Chh'garh villagers take oath to boycott Muslims; probe on

Rediff.com7 Jan 2022

The video appears to be a fallout of a brawl between residents of two villages on January 1.

115 killed in Madhya Pradesh temple stampede, Cong demand CM's head

115 killed in Madhya Pradesh temple stampede, Cong demand CM's head

Rediff.com14 Oct 2013

Under attack, Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Monday announced a judicial probe into the stampede at a temple in Madhya Pradesh's Datia district as the death toll in the tragedy during Navaratri festivities mounted to 115, prompting demands for his resignation.

Joshimath: No further cracks in 3 days; govt to probe nod for multi-storeys

Joshimath: No further cracks in 3 days; govt to probe nod for multi-storeys

Rediff.com19 Jan 2023

Uttarakhand minister Satpal Maharaj said an inquiry will be conducted to find out how multi-storey buildings were allowed to be constructed in Joshimath which has been sinking for at least 20 years.

Notice to residence of persons marrying under SMA 'contempt of court', says Delhi HC

Notice to residence of persons marrying under SMA 'contempt of court', says Delhi HC

Rediff.com12 Aug 2021

The Delhi High Court has said that a Sub-Divisional Magistrate prima facie committed contempt of court by sending a notice to the residence of a person desirous of marrying his partner under the Special Marriage Act (SMA), in violation of its order prohibiting any such dispatch.

Rescue ops at Dhanbad mine called off, toll reaches 5

Rescue ops at Dhanbad mine called off, toll reaches 5

Rediff.com2 Feb 2022

After extricating five bodies from an abandoned coal mine in Jharkhand's Dhanbad district, government authorities and the Eastern Coalfields limited Wednesday called off the rescue operation, while locals and leaders of political parties claimed more people were still trapped under the debris.

After razing PMAY home, authorities offer another house to Khargone woman

After razing PMAY home, authorities offer another house to Khargone woman

Rediff.com18 Apr 2022

However, the affected family has rejected the offer as of now citing security concern and the administration said no formal order has been issued with regards to their relocation.

The Strange Answers Of Shivaji Pawar

The Strange Answers Of Shivaji Pawar

Rediff.com7 Mar 2023

For four days, the officer avoided giving any straight answers, becoming the first witness in the 48 witnesses that have appeared so far, to have achieved this feat.

21 die after 150 attended Covid victim's burial in Raj

21 die after 150 attended Covid victim's burial in Raj

Rediff.com8 May 2021

The body was taken out of the plastic bag and several people touched it during burial, officials said.

7 more bodies seen floating in Ganga; total count 52

7 more bodies seen floating in Ganga; total count 52

Rediff.com12 May 2021

The district administration is immediately performing the last rites of the deceased as there is a possibility that they had contracted COVID-19.