Enter at own risk: churches to non-Christians as anti-conversion law takes effect in Chhattisgarh
Warning boards have been put up as a precautionary measure to avoid action under the Chhattisgarh Freedom of Religion Act, 2026, says Diamond Philus, general secretary of the Dhamtari District Christian Forum
Hindu College Staff Association condemns show-cause notices to three staff members
How rare archival photos revealed the magic of Madras
Madras on Stage, the fourth edition of The Hindus Made of Chennai archives exhibition showcased the rich cultural heritage of the city
Delhi court remands Kalkaji rape accused to 14 day judicial custody
2 Hindu College students allege sexual harassment; FIR registered, probe on
Students allege men followed them in an SUV and tried to pull them into the vehicle; police trace car
DDAorders safety audit of pre-2001 buildings in Delhi
Owners of high-rises, high-footfall structures to finish audit in 3 months;Sept. 6 accused fled after collapse instead of helping victims: police toHC
Role of pharmacists in strengthening healthcare systems highlighted
De-addiction programme launched at Puzhal prison
RPF constable pulls 69-year-old passenger to safety after he was dragged by train at Guindy
GCC removes over 2,300 kg of used tyres, unused articles
GCC holds meeting with 112 colleges on dengue prevention
Minister Anand launches State-widedrive to plant one crore palm seeds
Govt. doctors association seek CMs intervention in appointing DME
Chennai Metrowater offices will remain open this Sunday
Court sentences two motorists to one year in prison in separate accident cases in city
Bypoll in Madurantakam was forced: Palaniswami
Anna University partners with Boeing India to establish Flammability Learning Laboratory
Andhra University leads in NSS activities
Skeletal remains of tusker found in Boluvampatti forest range
Tiruppurs garment exports cross 46,000 crore in 2025-26
Ponnam reviews arrangements for CMs visit to Karimnagar on September 30
Congress cadre seek CECs resignation
Chess Olympiad: Savitha saves the day for Indian women; open team held
Arunachal: 51-foot statue at Parshuram Kund enters final stretch
Doomdooma: The bronze statue of Lord Parshuram at the sacred Parshuram Kund in Arunachal Pradeshs Lohit district, which stands 51 feet tall, is entering the final stretch, with finishing works and large-scale landscaping now underway ahead of its proposed unveiling during Makar Sankranti in January 2027. Arunachal Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Chowna Mein said on [] The post Arunachal: 51-foot statue at Parshuram Kund enters final stretch appeared first on NorthEast Now .
Medicos to boycott Pharmacist Day
Shillong, Sep 24: Pharmacists in Meghalaya under the All Meghalaya Pharmacist Association have decided to boycott Pharmacist Day. Association member Emosjohn Syiemlieh said the boycott is to protest the governments failure to meet their demands. Most pharmacists are jobless due to lack of seriousness of the government in recruitment for several years. There are no [] The post Medicos to boycott Pharmacist Day first appeared on Highland Post .
BANDIPORA, 24 Sep: In a major crackdown on illicit extraction and trade of natural resources, the District Mineral Office, Bandipora, has significantly intensified its enforcement operations across the district over the past six months. Demonstrating a zero-tolerance policy against environmental and regulatory violations, the department carried out a series of targeted raids between April 1 and September 24, 2026, seizing 167 vehicles and 44 illegal mineral dumps. According to the official Seizure & Enforcement Summary prepared for administrative review, the sustained campaign against the illegal mining ecosystem led to the registration of 33 First Information Reports (FIRs) at various local police stations. The stern action aims to curb unpermitted riverbed extraction, unlawful transportation, and unauthorised storage of construction materials such as sand, boulders, and gravel across vulnerable streams and river catchments in the district. Providing granular details on the ongoing operations, District Mineral Officer (DMO) Bandipora, Dr Ghulam Nabi Pintoo (Geoscientist), highlighted the drive's financial and regulatory impact. He stated that administrative fines and compounding charges amounting to 20,25,544 were realised from violators during these six months. Furthermore, the estimated cost of minerals seized directly from illegal dumping yards stood at 30,45,174. Dr Pintoo further emphasised that through rigorous monitoring, streamlined royalty collection, and aggressive anti-smuggling measures, the department generated a total revenue of 95,40,364 during the current financial year. Our enforcement drive against illegal extraction, illegal transportation, and unauthorised dumping of minerals has yielded significant results, but our work is far from over, said Dr Pintoo. The department has established dedicated surveillance teams working in close coordination with local administration and law enforcement agencies. This enforcement drive will be even more stringently implemented in the coming days, and strict action under the law will be taken against habitual offenders attempting to plunder natural resources. The District Mineral Office confirmed that regular daytime patrols and night-checking checkpoints will be expanded across key transport routes and quarry zones to completely eradicate illegal mining operations in Bandipora.(KNS)
Demand to blacklist firms abandoning projects in Garo Hills
Shillong, Sep 24: The Niksamso Garo Community Organization (NGCO) has demanded strict action, including blacklisting, against construction companies that have left government projects incomplete in Garo Hills for over five years despite withdrawing public funds. In a statement the NGCO urged the government and the PWD (Buildings) Department to conduct a comprehensive review of all [] The post Demand to blacklist firms abandoning projects in Garo Hills first appeared on Highland Post .
4 convictions in Mairang, 3 under POCSO
Shillong, Sep 24: Eastern West Khasi Hills police have secured convictions in four cases falling under Mairang Police Station, including three under the POCSO Act. In a press release, the Superintendent of Police said one Hoping Mawlong was convicted for aggravated sexual assault on a minor and sentenced to 20 years rigorous imprisonment under Section [] The post 4 convictions in Mairang, 3 under POCSO first appeared on Highland Post .
3 men get 4 years for drug offences
Shillong, Sep 24: Three men were convicted for offences under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act 1985 and sentenced to four years imprisonment. Dinald Syndor, Kitboklang Thawbri and Ryngkatlang Kharbuli were found guilty by Special Judge (NDPS) E Shabong on September 15, according to a press release issued by police today. The case was [] The post 3 men get 4 years for drug offences first appeared on Highland Post .
NEIGRIHMS observes Swachhata Hi Sewa
Shillong, Sep 24: NEIGRIHMS has been observing Swachhata Hi Sewa 2026 and Patient Safety Week 2026 with a series of awareness programmes, community involvement, etc since September 17. As part of the ongoing fortnight-long Swachhata campaign, NEIGRIHMS has already conducted the Swachh PaathShala Yuva for Swachhata programme for students of Leads Higher Secondary School, [] The post NEIGRIHMS observes Swachhata Hi Sewa & Patient Safety Week first appeared on Highland Post .
Jaintia Eastern College felicitates meritorious students on Graduation Day
Khliehriat, Sep 24: Jaitia Eastern College, Khliehriat on Thursday felicitated meritorious students during its Graduation Day celebrations. Among those honoured were Best NCC Cadets Thiar Phawa and Wansakani Nongtdu Wansakani will represent Meghalaya in the Philippines under the Youth Exchange Programme Best NCC Volunteers Sunidonhi Kanai and Rimanisha Bamon, and MBOSE 2026 Class [] The post Jaintia Eastern College felicitates meritorious students on Graduation Day first appeared on Highland Post .
Shillong, Sep 24: Tura town could be on its way to becoming rabies-free, after a field survey found that the town has no feral or stray dogs. The Tura Municipal Board said a joint field survey with the District Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Department found that all free-roaming dogs in Tura Municipal area have identifiable [] The post Tura free of feral dogs first appeared on Highland Post .
All India law graduate conclave begins at USTM
Shillong, Sep 24: The All-India Law Graduate Conclave 2026 began today at the University of Science and Technology Meghalaya (USTM), bringing together law graduates, academics and practitioners from across the country. The three-day event features competitions including Moot Court, Judgment Writing, Extempore Speech, Law Quiz, Debate and Crime Scene Investigation. This is the third and [] The post All India law graduate conclave begins at USTM first appeared on Highland Post .
Soujanya case: Karnataka forms SIT headed by N. Shashikumar for fresh probe
No Orders Were Issued To Shield R Veeramani Under DMK: MK Stalin
In a statement, MK Stalin said R Veeramani, those who allegedly abetted him and anyone who tried to protect him must all face the law and receive the maximum punishment, irrespective of their positions.
Railways takes steps to monitor quality of drinking water supplied to passengers
Bus drivers booked for rash driving in Kochi
CCTV footage captured the incidents, including one in which a pedestrian narrowly escaped being hit
CWMA upholds order for Karnataka to release 4,000 cusecs of water a day to T.N. for 15 days
The releases over 15 days will amount to a total of 5.18 tmcft
Shutdown, special prayers mark first death anniversary of Ladakh violence victims
Four civilians had been killed in firing by security forces during the agitation for Ladakhi Statehood a year ago; activist Sonam Wangchuk vows to fight for justice for victims who were subject to indiscriminate firing and then branded as anti-national
These sommeliers are making wine tasting unpretentious with the Viva La Vino festival
The third season of Viva La Vino brings Indian and international labels, and highlights trends such as natural wines and zero proof alcohol. We speak to founders Devati Mallick and Gargi Kothari, about what to expect from the festival
FKJGP opposes order asking bank staff to work on Sunday
Shillong, Sept 24: The Federation of Khasi Jaitia and Garo People (FKJGP) has strongly opposed the Ministry of Finances directive to keep Public Sector Banks and Regional Rural Banks open on Sunday, September 27, ahead of the proposed nationwide bank strike from September 28 to 30. The FKJGP said Meghalaya is a Christian-majority state with [] The post FKJGP opposes order asking bank staff to work on Sunday first appeared on Highland Post .
Caught in kitchen garden net, rescued tiger cub returned to the wild in Assam
The three-month-old cub could have wandered into the Assam village after getting separated from its mother because of strong river currents, officials said
Delhi High Court grants bail to Naga insurgent in money laundering case
Masasasong Ao was arrested in the case under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) in 2022
Veeramanicase: two IPS officers shunted out, placed on compulsory wait
A. Arun,ADGP, Tamil Nadu Police Academy, and N.Kannan, Commissioner of Police,Coimbatore, were at the helm of the Chennai PoliceCommissioneratewhen a complaint accusing Gem Granites ownerR. Veeramaniof indulging in predatory sexual behaviour targetting minor girls first surfaced
The top courts interim order has come on an appeal against the High Courts order quashing the detention of a student under National Security Act and directing payment of 5 lakh to the student, to be recovered from the salaries of the DM and other officials involved
Krishna Byre Gowda turns tables on Opposition with Manmohan Singh reference
Technical committee constituted for preparing DPR for Oommen Chandy Health Insurance Scheme
The implementation of a health insurance scheme with an enhanced insurance cover of 25 lakh had been one of the main poll promises of the UDF
Karnataka willing to share loan waiver burden if Centre announces it: D.K. Shivakumar
Amid a demand by the Opposition Bharatiya Janata Party and the Janata Dal (Secular) for announcement of farm loan waiver by the Karnataka government, Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar said that the State was willing to share the financial burden of loan waiver if the Union government makes such an announcement
FSSAI proposes draft amendment to ensure only milk-derived products are represented as Paneer
The proposed Food Safety and Standards (Prohibition and Restrictions on Sales) Amendment Regulations, 2026 seek to insert a new clause under Regulation 2.1.1 of the existing regulations, specifically covering paneer made of constituents not derived from milk
Russia says strikes hit Ukrainian military-linked facilities, vessels
The Ministry said Russian forces later carried out additional strikes on an unspecified logistics centre in Odesa, a drone storage warehouse in Novi Biliari in the Odesa region, and a cargo vessel bound for Odesa
21 kg ganja seized near Pudukottai
Asian Games: Ayush Shetty celebrates bronze, eyes gold in individual event
Turkiye will hand over key base in Iraq in gradual troop withdrawal deal
Turkiye and Iraq also agreed to fully extend the authority of the Iraqi state in Sinjar and to end the presence of banned foreign armed elements, the statement read
Ahead of festivals, Centre cuts import duty on edible oils
The Centre expects that the reduction in BCD on crude edible oils will lower their landed cost and facilitate transmission of the benefit through the domestic supply chain
Yemen says govt. forces repel Houthi push on key Taiz-Aden route
The steep, winding mountain pass, known as Hejat al-Abd, is a lifeline for forces fighting on behalf of Yemens government, which has been hemmed in by a lightning Houthi advance this month linked to the Iran war
KTU Syndicate decides against approving proposal for Pro Vice-Chancellor
The V-C had reportedly included on the agenda of the Syndicate meeting a proposalto appoint Biju, a retired Professor of the Mar Athanasius College of Engineering, Kothamangalam, as the PV-C
The many categories of SIRs logical discrepancy list keep voters on toes
Up to 11 distinct categories of logical discrepancies have been identified and applied across various States and Union Territories in the third phase of the SIR, expanding from the original four categories initially used when the concept was introduced in West Bengal
Eight sailors in USS Lincoln group attempted suicide on extended deployment: Navy leader
Eight sailors in USS Lincoln group attempted suicide on extended deployment: Navy leader
Womens safety needs preventive, sensitive and accountable policing, say experts
Womens safety needs preventive, sensitive and accountable policing, say experts
Gas supply from imported LNG cargoes to the floating terminals has been disrupted due to adverse weather conditions. As a result, overall gas supply has fallen by around 400 million cubic feet (MMcf) from the normal level. While approximately 2.6 billion cubic feet (Bcf) of gas was supplied on Wednesday, the supply stood at around 2.3 billion cubic feet on Thursday. Petrobangla said that at 10:00 pm, total gas supply stood at 2.212 billion cubic feet. Of this, 1.619 billion cubic feet came from domestic gas sources, while 593 million cubic feet was supplied as imported LNG. The post Gas Supply Falls Again appeared first on Energy Bangla .
APSRTC suspends 170 services in Vizag due to rains
Samjads Half reimagines horror, action, gore and vampire mythology genres | TIFF 2026
Director Samjad and producer Ann Sariga Antony join Meenakshi Shedde at the Toronto International Film Festival 2026 to discuss Half, the Malayalam-language vampire action thriller that premiered in TIFFs Midnight Madness section.
CM sets target of 5 million foreign, 100 million domestic tourists for Kerala
Curtains up on 13th edition of Kerala Travel Mart; B2B event features 383 stalls showcasing the States tourism products; over 3,000 buyers have registered for the mart
CM sets target of 5 million foreign, 100 million domestic tourists for Kerala
Curtains up on 13th edition of Kerala Travel Mart; B2B event features 383 stalls showcasing the States tourism products; over 3,000 buyers have registered for the mart
Power supply restored on war footing across rain-hit north coastal districts, says EPDCL chief
APEPDCL Chairman and Managing Director I. Pruthvitej puts the total loss at 251.33 lakh as per preliminary estimates in the districts under the purview of the discom
Power supply restored on war footing across rain-hit north coastal districts, says EPDCL chief
APEPDCL Chairman and Managing Director I. Pruthvitej puts the total loss at 251.33 lakh as per preliminary estimates in the districts under the purview of the discom
INS Trishul reaches France for 24th edition of India-France naval exercise Varuna
According to Indian Navy, the exercise will comprise professional engagements both ashore and at sea, including cross-deck visits, operational interactions and sporting activities
INS Trishul reaches France for 24th edition of India-France naval exercise Varuna
According to Indian Navy, the exercise will comprise professional engagements both ashore and at sea, including cross-deck visits, operational interactions and sporting activities
West Asia crisis not over, potential to escalate further: Oil Minister Hardeep Puri
Oil Minister Hardeep Puri also mentioned that there is interest from outside for investing in Indias refineries though the country does not need it.
Dorothy crew interview with The Hindu | Karthik Subbaraj | Keerthy Suresh | TIFF 2026
Acclaimed filmmaker Karthik Subbaraj joins actors Keerthy Suresh, Sanand and Rishikanth, alongside producer Guneet Monga, in conversation with Meenakshi Shedde at the Toronto International Film Festival 2026.
Dorothy crew interview with The Hindu | Karthik Subbaraj | Keerthy Suresh | TIFF 2026
Acclaimed filmmaker Karthik Subbaraj joins actors Keerthy Suresh, Sanand and Rishikanth, alongside producer Guneet Monga, in conversation with Meenakshi Shedde at the Toronto International Film Festival 2026.
Drought damages 62,985 hectares of onion crop in Karnataka; prices remain high
While onions are being sold at 50-55 a kg in the wholesale market, retail prices range between 65 and 70 a kg
Drought damages 62,985 hectares of onion crop in Karnataka; prices remain high
While onions are being sold at 50-55 a kg in the wholesale market, retail prices range between 65 and 70 a kg
IndiGo cancels both legs of its Vijayawada-Bhogapuram service, while Air India Express cancells both legs of its Hyderabad-Bhogapuram service, indicates flight-tracking data
SEBI eases settlement norms, overhauls PMS regulations to improve market efficiency
The regulator has also created a fast-track mechanism that allows cases to be settled without being referred to the High Powered Committee if the calculated settlement amount is below 10 lakh
SEBI eases settlement norms, overhauls PMS regulations to improve market efficiency
The regulator has also created a fast-track mechanism that allows cases to be settled without being referred to the High Powered Committee if the calculated settlement amount is below 10 lakh
Walkers association alleges Cubbon Park land used for coffee shop; Dept. says land belongs to BMRCL
CPUs, documents seized in math land case submitted in court
Samasthas latest moves reflect a cautious balancing approach
The appointment of P.P. Umer Musliar Koyyode as general secretary, replacing the late K. Alikutty Musliar, is being seen as part of Samastha president Syed Jifri Muthukoya Thangals effort to maintain a middle path
In a career spanning five decades, Mushtaq Khan acted in over 500 movies and garnered wide popularity through his supporting roles
HMWS&SB to geo tag all private STPs; mandatory registrations by Oct. 1
Cauvery Row: SC seeks Karnataka response to Tamil Nadus 20 TMC plea
Watch: If vote is stolen, legal structure is gone: Rahul Gandhi
Rahul Gandhi alleged that vote chori leads to kanun chori, arguing that if votes are stolen, the legal structure and law-making system are also compromised. He also reiterated his criticism of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar.
Telangana has set up TG-TMARS to oversee traffic enforcement, highway patrolling and crash investigation, with 300 posts and a dedicated Traffic Management Fund.
NSS hosts anti-drug campaign in Kozhikode
A human chain, anti-drug pledge, release of a theme song and balloons carrying anti-drug messages, and cultural programmes are among the activities organised as part of the campaign
Can CEC Gyanesh Kumar face contempt proceedings amid growing questions over ECIs SIR decisions?
Bidar ZP CEO reviews Continuous Contour Trenches work under VB-G RAM G at Chambol village
