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Less than 1,000 senior women police officers in force: India Justice Report

Less than 1,000 senior women police officers in force: India Justice Report

The report also stated that the women officers in non-IPS ranks comprise just 8 per cent of the 3.1 lakh total officers, with 90 per cent of women in police in the constabulary

15 April,2025 04:21 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Leaked video: Kartik Aaryan thrashes man with guitar on set of upcoming film

Leaked video: Kartik Aaryan thrashes man with guitar on set of upcoming film

The Anurag Basu directorial, which is being shot across the Northeast, stationed a concert set in the city where Kartik Aaryan and Sreeleela were seen on stage as rockstars holding guitars

01 April,2025 01:41 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Reclaiming the witch: How Bhargav Saikia's new film aims to change the narrative

Reclaiming the witch: How Bhargav Saikia's new film aims to change the narrative

Assamese director Bhargav Saikia’s folk horror fantasy headed to IFFR 2025 brews a heady concoction, bringing together themes such as teenage angst, feminine rebellion, witchcraft, ecofeminism and the mainstream’s distrust of indigenous practices

26 January,2025 09:20 AM IST | Mumbai | Sucheta Chakraborty
Sikkim: Stranded tourists rescued

Sikkim: Stranded tourists rescued

After the rescue operation, the Border Roads Organisation (BRO) cleared the road to Yumthang Valley by Monday morning. Authorities, however, urged travelers to exercise caution as black ice remains a potential hazard

31 December,2024 08:07 AM IST | Gangtok | Agencies
Kadapa district airport in AP sees growth under the UDAN scheme by Union govt

Kadapa district airport in AP sees growth under the UDAN scheme by Union govt

The UDAN scheme was launched in October 2016 as part of the National Civil Aviation Policy. It aims to make flying more affordable and connect remote regions in India. The scheme has a goal of connecting 72 airports, including 45 unserved and underserved ones. The airfare for a one-hour journey under this scheme is capped at INR 2,500

21 October,2024 02:13 PM IST | Kadapa, Andhra Pradesh | mid-day online correspondent
‘In cricket, my skill helps me stand out, not my ethnicity,' Jetsun Narbu Chee

‘In cricket, my skill helps me stand out, not my ethnicity,' Jetsun Narbu Chee

Despite making a mark in national-level tournaments, Mumbai’s sole cricketer of Tibetan origin Jetsun Narbu Chee still battles for recognition in the city circuit

06 October,2024 07:15 AM IST | Mumbai | Spandana Bhura
Witness Sikkim's rock veterans Still Waters in Mumbai this weekend in Andheri

Witness Sikkim's rock veterans Still Waters in Mumbai this weekend in Andheri

Having stuck together for 20 years, the Gangtok-based rock veterans of Still Waters make their way to the city for a touch of throwback rock music and high energy

05 October,2024 09:58 AM IST | Mumbai | Shriram Iyengar
Sikkim: Earthquake of 4.4 magnitude hits Soreng

Sikkim: Earthquake of 4.4 magnitude hits Soreng

Even though the tremors felt was mild, many people could be seen gathering outside their residences in case another quake strikes

09 August,2024 08:56 AM IST | Gangtok | ANI
Bhumi Pednekar hails new order by Sikkim govt for environmental sustainability

Bhumi Pednekar hails new order by Sikkim govt for environmental sustainability

Bhumi Pednekar has praised the Sikkim government for their actions towards responsible tourism and eco-conservation

23 July,2024 09:52 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Fifteen more stranded tourists evacuated from Sikkim's Lachung

Fifteen more stranded tourists evacuated from Sikkim's Lachung

The district administration had to set up log bridges over the slides to facilitate movement by foot and by vehicles where roads were motorable

18 June,2024 11:44 AM IST | Gangtok | PTI

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