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The Times of India Centre raps Karnataka, says notification on wildlife articles are 'bad in law'

Centre criticizes Karnataka govt for a notification under the Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972, demanding return of wildlife articles, termed 'bad in law.' Rollback ordered. Karnataka issued the notification after amending the Act, following a participant's arrest for possessing tiger claws in 2023 from a Kannada TV reality show. Illegal wildlife artifacts must be surrendered within 30 days.

The Times of India Centre raps Karnataka, says notification on wildlife articles are 'bad in law'

Centre criticizes Karnataka govt for a notification under the Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972, demanding return of wildlife articles, termed 'bad in law.' Rollback ordered. Karnataka issued the notification after amending the Act, following a participant's arrest for possessing tiger claws in 2023 from a Kannada TV reality show. Illegal wildlife artifacts must be surrendered within 30 days.

The Times of India Labourers from Jharkhand killed, injured in Imphal shooting

Unidentified assailants killed a migrant labourer and wounded two workers from Jharkhand in Imphal amid ethnic conflict in Manipur. The victims, hired for a construction project, are recovering at Raj Medicity. A suo motu case has been registered by the police.

The Times of India West Bengal Raj Bhavan staffers defy summons, get police notice

Three Raj Bhavan employees summoned at Kolkata's Hare Street police station, including S S Rajput and contractual employees Kusum Chetri and Sant Lal, did not appear. Police issued a notice for Tuesday. The incident involves allegations against Governor C V Ananda Bose.

The Times of India Wheat buy may miss target, but set to cross 2023 mark

Govt agencies aim to exceed last year's wheat procurement of 262 lakh tonnes, targeting 270 lakh tonnes despite lower estimates. Madhya Pradesh faces a 33% decrease. Punjab and Haryana report higher purchases. Uttar Pradesh and Rajasthan show substantial increases but contribute only 18 lakh tonnes to the central pool.

The Times of India Pole collapses, falls on running train; 3 passengers injured

Three passengers, including a child, were injured near Raipur when an unauthorized drilling by Chhattisgarh State Electricity Board (CSEB) caused a trackside pole to collapse on the 18030 Shalimar-Lokmanya Tilak Express. The incident, which injured Soumya Mondal in an AC coach, occurred at Urkura station.

The Times of India Man assaulted for 'cattle smuggling'

The Times of India MP Dalit couple thrashed after row over son

The Times of India 2 students feared drowned in Ganga

The Times of India 'Bangladeshi pirates' hack forest guard to death in Sundarbans

A 59-year-old forest guard, Amalendu Halder, was hacked to death in Sundarbans Tiger Reserve by Bangladeshi pirates. The incident underscores acute staff shortage, with only 36 guards compared to the sanctioned 110. Amalendu Halder was from Raidighi and posted at Netidhopani camp.

The Times of India 'Bangladeshi pirates' hack forest guard to death in Sundarbans

A 59-year-old forest guard, Amalendu Halder, was hacked to death in Sundarbans Tiger Reserve by Bangladeshi pirates. The incident underscores acute staff shortage, with only 36 guards compared to the sanctioned 110. Amalendu Halder was from Raidighi and posted at Netidhopani camp.