STATE’S

Aug222025 by TheStateLineNo Comments

No leader in India has resigned over stampede tragedy, says CM Siddaramaiah in Assembly

Bengaluru, Aug 22 (IANS) Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, while making a statement in the Assembly on Friday regarding the June 4 stampede that claimed 11 lives during the IPL victory celebrations, said that such tragedies have occurred both in India and across the world, and that no one in the country has ever taken responsibility or tendered resignations in such cases.Protesting the statement, BJP and JD(S) MLAs led by Leader of Opposition R. Ashoka staged a walkout.Earlier, speaking about the incident, CM Siddaramaiah said, “The BJP has demanded that if I have a heart and humanity, I should apologise for the tragedy. I had already expressed my regrets on the day of the incident. In my 42 years as a legislator since 1983, no such incident has taken place. I have never seen 11 death...

Aug222025 by TheStateLineNo Comments

Removing difficulties of poor, making lives of women easier: PM Modi explains ‘greatest joy’ at Bihar event

INDIA, SPECIAL, STATE'S, TOP STORIES

New Delhi, Aug 22 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated and laid the foundation stones of projects worth Rs 12,992 crore in Bodh Gaya on Friday. In total, he dedicated 14 projects to the state, which are set to build connectivity and benefit multiple regions, including Buxar, Munger, Muzaffarpur, Patna, Begusarai, Gaya, Aurangabad, Jehanabad, Lakhisarai, and Jamui.Addressing the huge gathering of people at Gaya ji, PM Modi spoke about the double-engine government’s relentless efforts in shaping the growth trajectory of Bihar and also shared how the public service gives him the greatest joy in life.“Removing difficulties from the lives of the poor, making the lives of women easier -- I find the greatest joy in serving the people as their servant,” PM Modi said at the public rally....

Aug222025 by TheStateLineNo Comments

Two J&K govt employees dismissed for anti-national activities

INDIA, SPECIAL, STATE'S, TOP STORIES

Srinagar, Aug 22 (IANS) Jammu and Kashmir Lt Governor Manoj Sinha on Friday dismissed two government employees from service for their alleged involvement in militancy-related activities.The terminated employees have been identified as Khurshid Ahmed Rather, a teacher posted in Karnah of Kupwara district and Siyad Ahmad Khan, a stock assistant in the Sheep Husbandry Department posted in Keran area of the same district.Officials said that both these government employees were found to be working for the proscribed outfit, Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT).“Law enforcement and intelligence agencies had reportedly gathered incriminating evidence establishing their links with the outfit before action was taken under the provisions of law,” officials said.The terminations were carried out under Article 311(2...

Aug222025 by TheStateLineNo Comments

National Consumer Helpline facilitates Rs 2.72 crore refund in July, e-commerce tops redressal

INDIA, SPECIAL, STATE'S, TOP STORIES

New Delhi, Aug 22 (IANS) The National Consumer Helpline (NCH) successfully facilitated refunds amounting to Rs 2.72 crore in July, addressing 7,256 consumer grievances across 27 sectors, the Ministry of Consumer Affairs said on Friday. The e-commerce sector recorded the highest volume of refund-related grievances with 3,594 cases, resulting in refunds worth Rs 1.34 crore, followed by the travel and tourism sector, which accounted for refunds of Rs 31 lakh.The helpline’s technological transformation has significantly enhanced its reach and efficiency.Call volumes have increased more than tenfold, from 12,553 in December 2015 to 1,55,138 in December 2024, the Ministry stated.Similarly, average monthly complaint registrations have grown from 37,062 in 2017 to 1,11,951 in 2024.According to the...

Aug222025 by TheStateLineNo Comments

Heavy rain lashes Rajasthan’s Sawai Madhopur; train services hit, schools closed for today

INDIA, SPECIAL, STATE'S, TOP STORIES

Jaipur, Aug 22 (IANS) Heavy rain lashed Rajasthan's Sawai Madhopur, affecting train services and normal life.The downpour, which began late Thursday night, continued through Friday afternoon, severely affecting normal life across the region.Schools were closed on Friday as a precaution due to the incessant rainfall.Several areas, including Bajaria, Nagar Parishad, and old city localities around the railway station, are facing severe waterlogging.The Bodal culvert on National Highway 552 has collapsed for the second time this season, disrupting road connectivity between Sawai Madhopur, Khandar, and Sheopur.Railway tracks have been submerged. At Sawai Madhopur railway station, water has submerged the tracks and disabled the signal system. This has led to delays and disruptions on key trai...

Aug222025 by TheStateLineNo Comments

Advocates seek Kerala-style law to regulate Ayurvedic health centres spas in Karnataka; Say police raids ‘unethical’ without clear legal framework

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Mangaluru: A group of lawyers has urged the Karnataka government to enact a law on the lines of Kerala to regulate Ayurvedic health centres, massage parlours, spas and beauty salons. They argued that frequent police raids on such centres, without any clear legislation, are arbitrary and humiliating for genuine service providers. Senior advocate and former government prosecutor Manoraj Rajeev, addressing a press meet at Mangaluru Press Club on Thursday along with other lawyers, said illegal activities by a few mafias were tarnishing the industry’s image, while thousands of honest workers — especially women — were being harassed in the absence of proper regulation. He pointed out that Kerala had enacted a licensing law in 2007 to monitor such wellness centres and curb misuse. Karnataka, ho...

Aug102025 by TheStateLineNo Comments

K’tak Minister Ramalinga Reddy Acts Swiftly After Public Flags BBMP Negligence

STATE'S

Bengaluru, Aug 09: Prolonged delays in BBMP’s drainage and footpath repair works have caused inconvenience and safety hazards in several parts of Bengaluru. In one such case in N.S. Palya, BTM Layout, Transport Minister and local MLA Ramalinga Reddy intervened within minutes after receiving a public complaint.BBMP had begun sewer repair work on N.S. Palya 7th Main Road, Ward No. 181, but the project has reportedly been stalled for over four months. Large open ditches left on the footpath have resulted in pedestrians falling and getting injured. Despite repeated complaints, BBMP officials allegedly failed to act.On Saturday, residents sent photographs of the site to Reddy via WhatsApp. Within 10 minutes, the minister instructed local ward president Nagaraj to address the problem...

Jun282025 by TheStateLineNo Comments

Woman files complaint against cricketer Yash Dayal for exploiting on pretext of marriage

SPORTS, STATE'S

New Delhi, June 28 (IANS) Uttar Pradesh and Royal Challengers Bengaluru pacer Yash Dayal has been accused by a woman of exploiting her on the pretext of marriage, and a complaint has been raised with the police of mental, emotional, and physical exploitation.The victim, who hails from Ghaziabad, has raised a complaint against a cricketer reported to be Yash Dayal on the Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister's online portal.In her complaint, the woman has alleged that she and Dayal have been in a relationship for the last five years, during which the cricketer exploited her mentally and physically. The complaint claimed that the RCB pacer had taken money from her during the relationship, and he had done the same with many other women in the past.The woman also said that she had substantial evidence ...

Jun282025 by TheStateLineNo Comments

Bihar: 80 children fall ill after eating mid-day meals in Supaul

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Patna, June 28 (IANS) A case of food poisoning has appeared at Madhya Vidyalaya Shankarpatti in Chhatapur block, Supaul, where around 80 children fell ill after consuming the Mid-Day Meal (MDM) on Saturday, creating panic among parents and residents.The children, who complained of stomach ache, vomiting, headache, and nausea, were rushed to the Community Health Centre (CHC), Chhatapur, where they were treated with saline and medication.“The health of the children has deteriorated due to food poisoning. An FIR is being registered in the matter at the BEO level. Whoever is found guilty in the investigation, appropriate action will be taken,” said BDO Dr. Rakesh Gupta, who reached the CHC with CO Rakesh Kumar and Station In charge Krishna Kumar Singh to oversee the situation.According to CH...

Jun282025 by TheStateLineNo Comments

Meme-worthy meltdown: MP CM suspends eight engineers

INDIA, STATE'S, TOP STORIES

Bhopal, June 28 (IANS) Bhopal’s much-anticipated Aishbagh Railway Overbridge (ROB), intended to ease traffic congestion after the closure of a key railway crossing, has become the centre of controversy following revelations of a dangerously sharp 90-degree turn in its design.The Madhya Pradesh government has taken swift action, suspending eight engineers of the Public Works Department (PWD), including two Chief Engineers, and initiating a departmental inquiry against a retired Superintending Engineer. Chief Minister Mohan Yadav announced the disciplinary measures late Saturday night via a post on X, stating that he had taken cognisance of the issue and ordered an investigation. The inquiry, conducted under the supervision of PWD Minister Rakesh Singh and executed by the National Highway...