Day: October 31, 2019

History-sheeter held in UP after brief encounter

UP: Police team attacked in Kushinagar

7:49 pm October 31, 2019

Gorakhpur (UP): A police team was attacked by some people in Kushinagar district of Uttar Pradesh following the arrest of two brothers, a senior police officer said on Thursday. The incident took place on Wednesday evening at Salemgarh Bazar in Taryasujan area of the district, the officer said, adding that 11 people were detained. Arun […]

7 new COVID-19 cases in Karnataka, CM briefs opposition

Karna govt bans adulterated vermilion at temples

7:45 pm October 31, 2019

Bengaluru: The Karnataka government on Thursday announced a ban on use of adulterated vermilion and sandalwood extracts at temples controlled by it, following complaints from devotees. There are about 35,000 temples under the Muzrai department in Karnataka. Minister for Muzrai Kota Srinivas Poojari said there were complaints that chemical mixed kumkum (vermilion) was being used […]

Kashmir attack: TMC to hold candlelight march in protest

Kulgam attack: Five Bengal labourers laid to rest

7:42 pm October 31, 2019

Bahal Nagar (WB): The mortal remains of five labourers, killed in a terror attack in Kashmir, were on Thursday laid to rest at their hometown here in West Bengal’s Murshidabad district, as people from far-flung areas turned up in large numbers to bid them adieu. State Transport Minister Suvendu Adhikari and TMC MP Mohua Maitra, […]

Constable commits suicide at workplace

7:40 pm October 31, 2019

Mumbai: A constable allegedly committed suicide by hanging himself in the office of divisional assistant commissioner in suburban Powai here, police said on Thursday. Sudhir Gurav (46), who was attached to Powai police station, hanged himself from a ceiling fan in the office at around 9.30 pm on Wednesday when other policemen had left the […]

Conflict of Interest: BCCI ethics officer asks Dravid to depose on November 12

7:17 pm October 31, 2019

New Delhi: BCCI ethics officer D K Jain has asked Indian cricket great Rahul Dravid to appear in person for the second time, on November 12, for “further submissions and clarifications” on the conflict of interest allegations levelled against him. The 46-year-old former India captain had earlier explained his case in the personal hearing held […]