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‘Drug lord’ Salim Dola’s chemicals supplier held

Mumbai crime branch arrested Brijesh Morabia, a key chemical supplier for drug lord Salim Dola's cartel. Morabia provided raw materials for mephedrone production, marking the fourteenth arrest in the ongoing drug bust investigation.

Mohali: Police bust Ludhiana-based gang of armed robbers, 3 held

Mohali Police arrested three members of a Ludhiana-based gang responsible for a brutal home invasion in Sekhan Majra village. They robbed and assaulted a family, injuring one victim. One suspect remains at large, and investigations are ongoing.

Punjab: Paddy procurement starts today but challenges aplenty

Punjab begins paddy procurement at 1,872 mandis, facing challenges from floods and high moisture content. Early crop arrival expected in October. Anticipated yield decline of 10-15% due to prolonged rainfall and agricultural damage in flood-hit districts.

Mohali: Three robbers posing as cops held with looted vehicle, phone

Three robbers posing as police officers were arrested in Mohali after robbing a mechanic. They stopped Suraj, stole his scooter, phone, and cash by falsely claiming a hit-and-run incident. Police recovered most stolen items and remanded suspects.

Himachal: 40-year lease extension for Shimla’s Jonang Monastery

Himachal Pradesh cabinet approves 40-year land lease extension for Jonang Monastery in Shimla, preserving the only surviving Kalachakra lineage center in exile, founded in 1962 and inaugurated by the Dalai Lama 35 years ago.

Heavy rain disrupts air traffic at Pune Airport, 14 flights diverted

Heavy rainfall disrupted Pune Airport operations on September 15, causing 14 flight diversions to alternate airports. Five flights were cancelled, with operations resuming at 8 am after support from Indian Air Force. Airlines worked to accommodate and refund affected passengers.

Two killed as motorcycles collide head-on in Mansa

Two motorcyclists died in a head-on collision in Mansa after Kuldeep Singh, while overtaking a bus, crashed into another bike. Bikar Singh, 75, riding pillion, died instantly. Police are recording statements for further investigation.

Panchkula: Lecturer thrashed with sticks, bat in Baltana

A lecturer was brutally attacked with sticks and a cricket bat in Baltana while driving to college. Sustaining serious injuries, he was hospitalized. Police are investigating the incident, with no clear motive established and no FIR filed yet.

Himachal cabinet okays filling up of 4,200 posts in 4 departments

Himachal Pradesh cabinet approved filling 4,200 posts across electricity, revenue, health, and panchayati raj departments. Includes 1,602 electricity board staff, 1,000 technical positions, 645 patwaris, 300 panchayat trainees, and 200 medical officers.

Four cases, political ambitions and a trail of controversies

The Khedkar family faces multiple legal challenges, including alleged kidnapping, obstruction of police, land dispute threats, and identity fraud. With deep political connections, they've been involved in four separate cases across different regions, drawing increasing scrutiny.

Wanowrie traffic police take matters into their own hands, manually plug potholes at Golibar Maidan Chowk

Wanowrie traffic police manually filled potholes at Golibar Maidan Chowk after continuous rain, preventing accidents. Eight officers worked for two hours using their own tools, providing temporary relief amid bureaucratic blame game between PWD and PCB.

Heavy rain traps residents in Theur; 12 rescued from Beed

Indian Air Force rescued 11 stranded people in Beed district, while Army personnel deployed for flood relief. 51 people await evacuation after heavy rainfall in Marathwada, with multiple districts under orange and yellow alerts.

Ajit Pawar instructs to hand over building permission rights in merged villages to PMC

Ajit Pawar directs PMRDA to transfer building permission rights for merged villages to PMC due to poor civic amenities, following complaints from over 4,000 citizens about inadequate infrastructure and development in the Pune Metropolitan Region.

Mhada’s 3rd tender for Abhyudaya Nagar redevelopment draws 3 bids

Mhada's third tender for Abhyudaya Nagar redevelopment attracts three developers: Oberoi Realty, Mahindra Lifespaces, and MGN Agro Properties. Carpet area reduced to 620 sq.ft, with additional ₹5 lakh corpus and monthly rent for residents.

NCP factions step up activity in Hadapsar ahead of civic polls

NCP factions intensify activities in Hadapsar, with Sharad and Ajit Pawar holding separate meetings and events. Ajit conducted a public interaction, while Sharad plans a party workers' review meeting ahead of municipal elections.

Banjara community holds two big rallies, Munde demands panel to grant them ST status

Banjara community held two massive rallies in Maharashtra demanding ST status, with politicians supporting their cause. They cite a 1918 Hyderabad Gazette and seek increased reservation, intensifying their campaign after the Maratha quota stir.