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A lot of restrictions are already in place. The new measures will prevent people from approaching the government machinery, says P. Shanmugam, State Secretary of the CPI(M), in a post on social media

Earlier in the day, the Trinamool had dissolved all its party committees, including district and block units; party leaders say ‘Mamata is the original Trinamool Congress’

Kochi City police registered 33 NDPS cases during raids across 90 locations as part of the Statewide anti-narcotics drive. Seven COTPA cases booked

The main accused and six others are on the run, while the three arrested have been remanded in judicial custody

The Vice-Chancellor’s office is learnt to have issued orders to enforce UGC guidelines in their appointment. Clearance of UGC-NET or PhD is mandatory to become faculty members

The Kozhikode Corporation backs the initiative, citing its potential to divert food from landfills and reduce methane emissions

Residents allege quarrying and transportation of mined rock continue unabated despite repeated representations to local administrators and various government departments

Move being seen as attempts to assuage DMK leadership, which is reportedly upset over the Congress’ tie-up with actor-turned politician Vijay-led Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam

Says not preserving the data citing space constraints defeats the purpose of installing CCTV in police stations

31 modern bus stands will be developed on the lines of the NOIDA, Mumbai bus stands. Intelligent Traffic Management System (ITMS) to be implemented under the PPP model to keep a tab on traffic violations.

Under the mission, all 17 municipal corporations and 151 municipalities in Gujarat will be covered in a phased manner.

Over 28 lakh women in the state have received Rs 3,000 each under the Annapurna Yojana through direct benefit transfer. Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari launched the process, confirming that eligible applicants will receive the funds. The scheme aims to empower women, with applications open for three months. Verification ensures government funds reach intended beneficiaries.