Return of patriarch: Farooq steps in as NC old guard reasserts influence to check Omar
Trinamool MLA Paresh Ram Das arrested on charges of rape and extortion
Several leaders of the Trinamool Congress have been arrested after the BJP came to power in May 2026, which includes five former Ministers
U.K. writer M. John Harrison wins Booker for AI-tinged apocalyptic novel
M. John Harrison, 81, became the oldest winner of the award, which comes with a 50,000 ($67,000) prize
Trump says U.S. military action against Iran not necessary at this point
At this point ... taking the military action doesnt seem to be a very necessary thing. But were locked and loaded, ready to go for any reason that changes, Mr. Trump said
ED attaches properties in Kashmir in misuse of PM Employment Generation Programme scheme case
An ED spokesman said there was misappropriation of PMEGP Schemes loans in criminal conspiracy with the PMEGP borrowers, bank officials of Sumbal Branch and Gamud Gadkhud Branch of J&K Bank and other unknown persons
Six of family killed in fire at home above grocery store in Maharashtra
A boy, who was brought downstairs to safety by his parents before they went back in an effort to rescue the others, was the sole survivor
How students are the first line of resistance
In a country, and more broadly a society, that bleeds with hate, the youth continue to resist with humour and hope
A case for Nepal: suing major carbon emitters for floods
While climate wrongs harm society, they do not harm individuals in a sufficiently direct and proximate way
Hegseth faces expected U.S. House impeachment vote this week
U.S. Representative Thomas Massie, a Kentucky Republican, introduced articles of impeachment on Monday, setting off a two-day clock for an expected House vote on charges including waging war against Iran without congressional approval and other abuses of power
Cracker conundrum: On need for strict enforcement of cracker ban
Any regulation of crackers needs strict enforcement at all levels
Point of no return: On Israels next government
Without peace, Israel risks descending into chaos
The next test for renewable energy
India has installed about 308 GW of non-fossil capacity. Crossing 500 GW will be a milestone for India, not the finish line
No fresh recruitment at GDC Srinagar since 2010
Srinagar, Nov 9: The Government Dental College and Hospital (GDC&H), Srinagar, the Valleys largest dental healthcare facility, is facing a growing manpower shortage, with nearly 60 non-gazetted paramedical employees having retired since 2010 without any fresh recruitment, putting additional pressure on the existing workforce. Official sources said that around 60 employees belonging to the non-gazetted paramedical cadre have retired over the past 16 years, but not a single appointment has been made to fill the vacant positions. They said that the continued depletion of staff has raised concerns over the institutions ability to maintain its healthcare services in the coming years as patient load has increased multifold. They said by 2030, nearly 90 percent of the sanctioned strength of paramedical cadre is expected to retire, further aggravating the manpower crisis if the vacant posts are not filled in time. Paramedical staff form the backbone of dental healthcare services. Dental technicians, dental assistants, chairside assistants and dental mechanics play a crucial role in ensuring the smooth functioning of clinical services. When these positions remain vacant and no fresh recruitment takes place, the burden falls on the limited existing workforce, a source said. The source alleged that the government was relying on the existing staff to manage the workload despite the growing vacancies, rather than initiating recruitment to strengthen the institutions manpower. The shortage is not confined to the non-gazetted cadre. Sources said that nearly 75 percent of the sanctioned gazetted faculty positions are currently filled, while the remaining posts are also lying vacant, affecting the institutions overall functioning. They further said that delays in framing and finalising recruitment rules have stalled promotional avenues for existing employees and also created hurdles in initiating fresh recruitment. Another senior official said the government needs to finalise the recruitment rules to clear the way for promotions and facilitate the filling of vacant positions, adding that timely intervention is necessary to prevent the manpower shortage from further affecting patient care and institutional functioning.
Building over Srinagars future
Suspend the FAR and land-use exemptions, along with Section 22, until they are brought within the Master Plan framework and subjected to public objections
Optional Travel Insurance Scheme urged for railway staff
Five persons, including four girls, drown in irrigation tank in Tiruvannamalai
The deceased were identified as a staff nurse and four inmates of a government-recognised childrens home for girls
Atiqa Mir produces overtaking masterclass to finish 6th on FIA World Championship debut
In a recovery rarely seen in this Championship, Atiqa put on an overtaking masterclass by making up 16 places in Race 1 and finishing P6, which happened to be also the highest by an Indian this weekend
Govt trumpets railways as boon for Garo Hills
Shillong, Nov 9: A team of journalists from Shillong, as part of a press tour organised by the Directorate of Information and Public Relations (DIPR), visited North Garo Hills on Monday, including Mendipathar Railway Station, the first railway station in Meghalaya. During the visit, Deputy Commissioner of North Garo Hills, MSN Marak, highlighted the significant [] The post Govt trumpets railways as boon for Garo Hills first appeared on Highland Post .
Though Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay, on his very first day in office, had declared that he had inherited an empty coffer, the government has been continuing with all the major welfare measures
Shillong, Nov 9: Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma today inaugurated the Chokpot Farmers Market in South Garo Hills, a Rs 9.26 crore project aimed at giving organised marketing facilities to farmers in the region. The market has been developed by the District Rural Development Agency (DRDA) of South Garo Hills. It will provide dedicated selling [] The post Rs 9.26 cr farmers market opens in Chokpot first appeared on Highland Post .
Shallang Traders fund ambulance for local community
Shillong, Nov 9: Despite facing difficulties themselves, members of the Shallang Area Traders Association (SATA) pooled their own resources to buy an ambulance for public service in the area. The vehicle was formally launched by Mawshynrut MLA and cabinet minister Methodius Dkhar in the presence of other guests and SATA president Shiningstar Riangshiang. Fr Markus [] The post Shallang Traders fund ambulance for local community first appeared on Highland Post .
Worker killed as tractor tyre bursts during inflation at Sholinganallur
Narcotics officials search actor Balaji Murugadosss residence at Thiruverkadu
The Avadi City Police Commissionerate stated on social media that the search was conducted based on an input regarding drugs
EWKH villagers desperate for relief after damaging hailstorm
Shillong, Nov 9: Farmers in Eastern West Khasi Hills are in need of government help after a hailstorm on Sunday destroyed their paddy. The storm affected fields in Maroid, Nongthymmai, Rikhen, Thangmaw, Mawkohmit, Mawsium, Langiuh and other nearby areas. Paddy, which was ready for harvesting, bore the brunt. Squash and vegetables were also extensively damaged, [] The post EWKH villagers desperate for relief after damaging hailstorm first appeared on Highland Post .
FKJGP raises health concerns in NGH
Shillong, Nov 9: The Bajengdoba Circle of the Federation of Khasi Jaintia and Garo People (FKJGP) held a meeting with the District Medical and Health Officer (DMHO) of North Garo Hills regarding public issues at Bajengdoba Primary Health Centre, including delays in issuing birth and death certificates, poor internet connectivity and shortage of ministerial staff.j [] The post FKJGP raises health concerns in NGH first appeared on Highland Post .
Garo Hills get bank holiday for Wangala Festival
Shillong, Nov 9: November 12 will be a bank holiday for all banks and financial institutions operating in the five districts of Garo Hills, it was announced today. The order was made by the Meghalaya Governor under the Negotiable Instruments Act 1881 on account of the Hundred Drums Wangala Festival. The four-day celebration begins on [] The post Garo Hills get bank holiday for Wangala Festival first appeared on Highland Post .
Meghalaya celebrate water conservation, culture
Shillong, Nov 9: The Public Health Engineering Department (PHED) organised Rajya Jal Utsav 2026 at the State Convention Centre here, bringing together students, educators, government officials, experts, artists and community members in a celebration of water conservation, environmental stewardship and sustainable development. The event was attended by Vivekanand Singh Rathore, Deputy Inspector General, BSF Shillong, [] The post Meghalaya celebrate water conservation, culture & community spirit first appeared on Highland Post .
Anuj lights up Indian chess, becomes the 100th GM
The 22-year-old from Madhya Pradesh, who quit his software engineering job to pursue a career in the sport, says that it feels good to join the roll of honour and all the hard work has paid off
Shillong, Nov 9:Mawpat were two goals down but responded with a couple of their own to draw 2-2 with Mawpdang in their Group A match of the SSA Champions Cup 2026 at theSSA Stadium here today. A thrilling contest from start tofinish saw Donlad Diengdoh (1, 13) give Mawpdang a start they could have only [] The post SSA Champions Cup: Mawpdang & Mawpat split points in sensational draw first appeared on Highland Post .
Raptadu chainsaw attack victims condition improving, says A.P. Health Minister
Dressing has been changed for injuries on her head, neck, face, arms, and back. The wounds are healing well and she is responding positively to the treatment, says Satya Kumar Yadav
APSDRF rescues eight, evacuates 341 during Cyclone Arnab relief efforts
Police seize third video allegedly showing Gem Granites Veeramani abusing minor
The deleted content was retrieved by cyber forensic experts from a storage device, say police sources
L&T bags 1,000 - 2,500 crore order from Noida Metro Rail Corporation for Aqua Line extension
Man arrested after crashing car into park across from White House
An explosive ordnance disposal team was called in to sweep the vehicle as a precaution, the Secret Service spokesperson said in a statement.
Four acres of encroached land reclaimed in Ballari; task force clears 150 acres
The district administration carries out a drive in the city, demolishes a compound wall built on govt. land
Police mull joint interrogation of accused in Abhiram murder case
Remain accessible to people, Visakhapatnam MP tells Corporators
Karnataka CM to hold meeting next week on issues faced by minorities
SIR: KRMO flags higher voter deletions in Muslim-dominated constituencies
Across 64 Muslim-dominated constituencies, more than 8.80 lakh Muslim voters were removed, the organisation says
Bengaluru: Firecracker injuries threaten vision; two infants among victims
At the State-run Minto Ophthalmic Hospital, 12 of the 20 patients treated over the three days till November 9 suffered grievous injuries.
Akhileshs proposed Ayodhya visit to broaden his PDA outreach, say political analysts
The visit holds significance as it is taking place a few months after the Ram Temple donation embezzlement row and also seen as an attempt to blunt the BJPs anti-Hindu rhetoric against the SP
Three workers die of asphyxiationin Krishnagiri
Madurai Book Festival from November 13 to 23
Six, including sarpanch, injured in stray dog attack in Rekonda village of Karimnagar district
The former Chief Minister said the argument that the mandate of the High-Level Committee on Union-State Relations overlapped with that of the Tamil Nadu State Law Commission was unacceptable.
A.P. cities record dip in AQI after Deepavali; Visakhapatnam worst hit
Visakhapatnam and Rajamahendravaram in poor category a day after festival; pulmonologist advises masks for vulnerable groups
Man kills 4-year-old to sell his organs after watching video on making money quickly
27-year-old Basudev Korwa from Chhattisgarh is accused of having murdered his cousins son and extracting the boys organs, which he allegedly kept in a plastic bag
Ashok Gehlot warns against delimitation: What will happen to Indian democracy?
Man murdered near Perambalur, accused arrested within hours
Stalin criticises disbanding of Union-State relations committee
The government may dissolve the committee, but it cannot obliterate its ideas and contribution, says DMK leader
331 tonnes of garbage removed from Madurai city on Monday
Congress government paying 80,000 crore per year for debts left behind by KCR: Revanth
The Chief Minister promised to bring Krishna waters to Kodangal by December and irrigate its parched lands
COP31 kicks off as Brazil hands over presidency to Trkiye
The Indian Parliament has entered uncharted territory. Heres why | The Hindu explains
Indias Parliament has entered uncharted territory. Eighty-eight days after both houses were adjourned sine die on August 13, the Monsoon Session has still not been formally prorogued or ended. This is now the longest such gap on record.
D.K. Shivakumar on Mekedatu: Tamil Nadu will benefit, but Karnataka has the right to build the dam
Comedian Russell Brand sentenced to more than a decade in prison
The judged referred to Brand as a sexual predator
Karnataka: Single-window clearance committee approves 147 projects worth 6,826 cr.
IndustriesMinister M.B. Patil says 131 of the 147 cleared projects will come up outside Bengaluru
Bridging the gap between learning and industry experience
50 sovereigns of gold jewellery goes missing from PACCS locker in Kanniyakumari
Ariyil Shukkoor murder case: CBI court posts case for further hearing on November 16
Bangladesh says Sheikh Hasina can return through a prisoner exchange under its extradition treaty with India. Acting Foreign Minister Humayun Kabir called her a terrorist who fled after committing crimes.
Youth Olympic Games: How Pegu bounced back from a near miss to clinch bronze
Karnataka CM meets Siddaramaiah, says there is no rift between them
Father-daughter duo killed as tractor-trolley hits car in Husnabad
Father-daughter duo killed as tractor-trolley hits car in Husnabad
NDA sweeps Srikakulam local elections, wins 29 of 30 ZPTC seats
Kerala HC directs Sanskrit varsity to produce email linked to deferral of campus election
Petitioner sought to quash the postponement order and have the election conducted as originally scheduled
Kerala HC directs Sanskrit varsity to produce email linked to deferral of campus election
Petitioner sought to quash the postponement order and have the election conducted as originally scheduled
Over 15,700 arrested in Operation Toofan, says Keralam Home Minister
As many as 60 people engaged in illegal activities had been brought under the purview of the Kerala Anti-Social Activities (Prevention) Act (KAAPA), while more than 45 others had been placed under preventive detention, says Minister Ramesh Chennithala
Puducherry records very poor air quality on Deepavali day
According to a release, during the pre-Deepavali day in 2025 and 2026, the air quality fell under good category, whereas on the festival day, it fell under poor and very poor categories respectively. The results showed that the concentrations of PM10 and PM 2.5 on Deepavali day were higher than those observed during the pre-festival days
Puducherry records very poor air quality on Deepavali day
According to a release, during the pre-Deepavali day in 2025 and 2026, the air quality fell under good category, whereas on the festival day, it fell under poor and very poor categories respectively. The results showed that the concentrations of PM10 and PM 2.5 on Deepavali day were higher than those observed during the pre-festival days
AHUDA Chairman urges victorious JSP candidates to remain accessible to public
AHUDA Chairman urges victorious JSP candidates to remain accessible to public
Hari Kiran Prasad, new SP of Ramanathapuram district
Hari Kiran Prasad, new SP of Ramanathapuram district
RBI extends Abhyudaya Bank supersession by another year
The RBI first superseded the banks Board of Directors for one year on November 24, 2023, citing material concerns arising from poor governance standards observed within the bank.
RBI extends Abhyudaya Bank supersession by another year
The RBI first superseded the banks Board of Directors for one year on November 24, 2023, citing material concerns arising from poor governance standards observed within the bank.
Jharkhand LoP Babulal Marandi returns bulletproof car to State government citing repeated breakdowns
Jharkhand Congress, an ally of Hemant Soren govt., says the blending of ethanol in petrol could be a possible reason for the breakdown of his vehicle
Jharkhand LoP Babulal Marandi returns bulletproof car to State government citing repeated breakdowns
Jharkhand Congress, an ally of Hemant Soren govt., says the blending of ethanol in petrol could be a possible reason for the breakdown of his vehicle
Andhra Pradesh govt. offers one-time option to CPS employees to shift to Old Pension Scheme
Employees whose recruitment process had commenced before September 1, 2004 but appointments were made thereafter are eligible for the one-time option
Andhra Pradesh govt. offers one-time option to CPS employees to shift to Old Pension Scheme
Employees whose recruitment process had commenced before September 1, 2004 but appointments were made thereafter are eligible for the one-time option
Karnatakas ethanol-blended petrol test results warrant full investigation: Travel operators body
Karnatakas ethanol-blended petrol test results warrant full investigation: Travel operators body
Bengaluru: Shivakumar announces 50% cut in guidance value for regularisation of BDA sites
The reduction is part of the implementation of Section 38(D) of the Bangalore Development Authority Act, 1976, which provides an opportunity for eligible occupants to get their houses regularised by paying the prescribed charges
Mainline vessel M.V. Haian Alfa makes maiden call at VOC Port
Mainline vessel M.V. Haian Alfa makes maiden call at VOC Port
Kayalpattinam in Thoothukudi district records 107.4 mm of rainfall
Vehicles exceeding 12 metres in length prohibited from plying on Kodaikanal route
