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SBI knocks HC doors over State government selling five acres land ‘allotted to it earlier’

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SBI knocks HC doors over State government selling five acres land ‘allotted to it earlier’

The Kerala High Court on Friday (June 19, 2026) directed the State government and the Motor Vehicles department (MVD) to release, through Keltron, the dues payable to a private firm that installed and maintained AI-enabled automated traffic enforcement cameras on National Highways and arterial roads as part of the Safe Kerala Project.A Bench of Justice Ziyad Rahman A.A., in an interim order, directed that the outstanding quarterly dues of ₹36 crore be paid within a month.The firm contended that its dues had not been paid despite the project being implemented across Kerala and there being no dispute over the execution of the work, the operational status of the system or the invoices raised. It said it had been selected through a transparent tender process conducted by Keltron, the project management consultant.The court observed that the payment due ought to have been released even in the absence of any direction from the court, as it was a contractual obligation.The project was executed under a BOOT (Build, Own, Operate and Transfer) model, under which the firm was required to make the entire upfront capital investment for implementing the State-wide automated traffic enforcement infrastructure, with cost recovery structured through assured quarterly payments after the declaration of “Go Live”.The firm said the project had been completed and operational readiness communicated in May 2022. However, the official “Go Live” declaration was delayed by nearly 15 months, causing severe financial prejudice to the petitioner firm.A Public Interest Litigation (PIL) raising allegations against the project and its implementation had earlier been dismissed by the High Court. The project continues to remain operational solely because of the technical support, manpower deployment and maintenance efforts undertaken by the firm despite acute financial distress.The firm contended that the State and the agencies concerned were deriving substantial public and financial benefits from the project, including a significant reduction in road accident fatalities and the generation of substantial enforcement revenue. The matter has been posted for hearing after a month. Published - June 20, 2026 01:21 am IST

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Congress’ wait to join the Tamil Nadu Cabinet continues

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath. Fil.e | Photo Credit: ANI Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Friday (June 19, 2026) said that the “truth will prevail” after the Special Investigation Team (SIT) completed its probe into the allegations of embezzlement of the Ram temple trust donations. He also appealed to political parties to refrain from making “baseless comments” until the investigation is over.“The government constituted an SIT to conduct an inquiry at the request of the trust. The SIT is tasked with distinguishing between truth and falsehood. Until the SIT’s report is finalised, no statements should be made that could offend the sentiments of Ram devotees. Anyone in possession of documentary evidence is encouraged to present it to the SIT,” Mr. Adityanath said in Ayodhya.Ram temple needs CEO, says Nripendra Misra; backs Uttar Pradesh government action in donation rowThe Chief Minister urged Ram devotees not to be misled by those attempting to “tarnish” the reputation of Ayodhya and the temple. “Our forefathers struggled for 500 years while preserving dignity for the birthplace of Ram, and the public should exercise patience for another 15 days. If anyone is found culpable, they will face the consequences, regardless of their identity. People must not be swayed by those who seek to defame Ayodhya and disrespect the Ram Janmabhoomi. Such individuals have never wished (well) for Ayodhya,” he said.Hitting out at the Opposition, Mr. Adityanath told people that those who did not provide electricity to Ayodhya and kept it confined to narrow lanes are now spreading misinformation and trying to insult the city.Latest Uttar Pradesh news“Those who fired bullets on Ram devotees, questioned the existence of Ram, deployed lawyers in court to obstruct the construction of the temple, insulted Ram bhakts and offered Fatiha on the graves of mafia should stop preaching,” he said, adding, “No statement should be made until the SIT report is submitted, as such remarks influence the investigation. After the investigation is completed, any party may present its views before the SIT. Attempts to defame Ayodhya should stop.”Questioning Samajwadi Party (SP) president Akhilesh Yadav, Mr. Adityanath said, “He (Mr. Yadav) has not yet visited the Ram Mandir and had prevented his MLAs from visiting Ayodhya. He is now making motivated remarks to defame the temple. Their devotion is not towards Ram, they worship Babur.”Alleging that the SP and the Congress practised double standards, the Chief Minister said, “Congress made every effort to prevent the construction of the Ram temple. It submitted an affidavit before the Supreme Court stating that Ram never existed. The same Congress is now agitated over Ayodhya and claims that Ram devotees are being insulted.”U.P. CM Adityanath accuses SP and Congress of nepotism, corruptionMr. Adityanath, who was speaking after the inauguration and laying of foundation stones for 126 development projects worth over ₹378 crore, said Ayodhya has witnessed massive transformation with the Solar City initiative and four-lane connectivity among others.AAP’s accusationAam Aadmi Party Rajya Sabha MP Sanjay Singh accused the Ram Temple trust general secretary Champat Rai of fraud and manipulation in land deals.“Another case of massive loot has come to light in Lord Shri Ram’s temple. 117 Biswa land, worth ₹9 crore, was purchased by Champat Rai gang from Alok Bansal for ₹55 crore 47 lakh. The surprising thing is that earlier in the village Barehta, the government bought land from farmers for ₹4 lakh 40 thousand. Whereas Champat Rai bought land for the trust at ₹47 lakh per Biswa. Where have the ED party and RSS kept the looted goods? After all, why has no donation thief been arrested till now,” he asked on X. Published - June 19, 2026 06:02 pm IST

‘Without me, there would be no Israel,’ claims Trump as he seeks to finalise a peace deal with Iran

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‘Without me, there would be no Israel,’ claims Trump as he seeks to finalise a peace deal with Iran

US President Donald Trump has dismissed the idea that the war with Iran exposed any limits to his power, telling Axios that he still believes there are "no limits" to what he can do as president. The remark followed his decision to settle for a far narrower deal with Tehran than the one he originally demanded, and comes as Trump is separately reported to be testing comparisons between himself and history's most dominant rulers.Trump entered the conflict insisting on Iran's unconditional surrender and ended it instead with a memorandum of understanding, according to Axios. He told Axios correspondent Marc Caputo on "The Axios Show" that he had agreed to the narrower deal specifically to stop the war tipping into a global economic depression, while continuing to insist the outcome amounted to total victory.Quick answers to key questions•5 QUESTIONSTrump's Iran deal includes 14 provisions, such as requiring Iran to allow free passage through the Strait of Hormuz, the US to end its naval blockade, and Tehran gaining access to at least $300 billion in financing.Trump settled for a narrower deal to prevent the war from potentially triggering a global economic depression, emphasizing that the war's escalation could have severe repercussions on global oil supply.Trump justified his claims of victory by stating that the military objectives were achieved while maintaining that the memorandum amounts to unconditional surrender, even if the terms differed from his original demands.Iran's Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei had a negative view of the deal but permitted President Masoud Pezeshkian to sign it, indicating a pragmatic approach despite his reservations.Critics warn that the Iran deal may leave Tehran financially better off, raising concerns among US citizens about its potential long-term effects on national security and economic strategies.Asked what the war had taught him about the limits of his own power, Trump did not hesitate. "There are no limits," he said. Pressed further, he added: "I haven't learned that lesson yet. I know there are, but there are no limits."Behind the small print: what the deal actually gives IranThe gap between Trump's original demand and the agreement he signed drew direct pushback during the interview. "Beginning of the conflict, you had talked about, you only wanted unconditional surrender," Caputo said. "And the MOU doesn't look like unconditional surrender."Trump disagreed, insisting "we defeated them totally militarily" and that the memorandum “probably is unconditional surrender.”The text of the agreement suggests a more complicated picture. It runs to 14 provisions, requiring Iran to allow free passage of shipping through the Strait of Hormuz and the US to end its naval blockade, while giving Tehran access to at least 300 billion US dollars in financing, with the removal of existing US sanctions contingent on a final agreement still to come.The arrangement contains 14 provisions requiring Iran to allow ships to travel freely through the Strait of Hormuz, the US to cease its naval blockade, and Iran to gain access to at least $300 billion in financing, with several provisions advantageous to Iran including funds for rehabilitation and economic development.Even inside Iran, the agreement was not universally welcomed. Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei reportedly held a negative view of the deal but granted permission for President Masoud Pezeshkian to sign it regardless.Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian signed the MOU after Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei granted permission despite his negative opinion of the peace agreement. MediaiteWashington ExaminerMilitary bragging rights: the blockade defenceTrump pointed to the US naval response, part of a campaign the Pentagon had named Operation Epic Fury, as evidence of strength rather than restraint. "We have the most powerful military in the world, by far," he said."Who else could have done a blockade like that? I did a naval blockade where not one ship w

TMC MP Saugata Roy threatens breach of privilege motion against rebel MP Kakoli Ghosh Dastidar

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TMC MP Saugata Roy threatens breach of privilege motion against rebel MP Kakoli Ghosh Dastidar

Tini Tom and Ansiba Hassan are among the four members who received show-cause notices for “tarnishing the body’s image through public statements” | Photo Credit: Special arrangement The general body meeting of the Association of Malayalam Movie Artistes (AMMA) to be held in Kochi on June 21 is likely to be a stormy one with the rival factions blaming each other for the ongoing internal strife.A decision on the disciplinary action is to be taken against four members, including actor Ansiba Hassan for airing their views in the media is unlikely before the crucial meeting. Besides her, the association leadership had issued show-cause notices dated June 10, 2026 to executive committee members Joy Mathew, Lakshmipriya, and Tini Tom. It alleged that the members had tarnished the image through public statements.Actor Maala Parvathi said on Thursday (June 18, 2026) that she will resist any attempt to initiate action against Ms. Hassan, who had lodged complaints against fellow actors Mr. Tom and Ms. Lakshmipriya over alleged communal remarks and derogatory comments against her. She alleged that there was a concerted campaign to portray Ms. Hassan in a bad light.The executive committee lacked any powers to expel a member as such decisions can be taken only by the general body according to the association by-laws, she said.Asked whether she has hopes of getting justice at the general body meeting, Ms. Hassan said that she will look forward to it. “Let us see [what happens at the meeting]”, she said.The actor, who resigned from the post of joint secretary earlier, said that she is yet to receive a reply on the clarification sought on the notice sent to her by the Secretary of the association.In her reply to the show cause notice, she had asked that the specific violations of the by-law alleged against her be clearly spelt out.She pointed out that the incidents involving Ms. Lakshmipriya, and Mr. Tom were purely personal matters and bore no connection to the association, particularly since the association had not taken any action despite being aware of complaints against both of them.The association leadership is unlikely to initiate any disciplinary action against the four members before the general body meeting, according to people close to the development. They stated that it was up to the general body to take a call on such issues. Published - June 18, 2026 01:34 pm IST

Cockroach Janta Party becomes talking point at INDIA bloc meeting; Oppn leaders debate its significance: Report

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Cockroach Janta Party becomes talking point at INDIA bloc meeting; Oppn leaders debate its significance: Report

In a statement issued on 17 June, the party said it had completed all formalities required by the police and submitted details of the proposed protest, including the number of volunteers and other logistical arrangements.Cockroach Janata Party (CJP) founder Abhijeet Dipke clicks a group selfie during a demonstration over the NEET-UG paper leak row and various issues at Samvidhan Chowk, in Nagpur on Tuesday. (ANI Photo)(snehal sontakke)The Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) has sought the Delhi Police's permission for a protest at Jantar Mantar on 20 June seeking Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation over examination related irregularities.The CJP has expressed confidence that its request would be approved. Earlier, CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke had announced the group would start an indefinite sit-in at Jantar Mantar until Pradhan resigns.In a statement issued on 17 June, the party said it had completed all formalities required by the police and submitted details of the proposed protest, including the number of volunteers and other logistical arrangements.Quick answers to key questions•5 QUESTIONSThe CJP is protesting to demand the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan over alleged examination irregularities.The CJP has completed all necessary formalities with the Delhi Police, including submitting details about the number of volunteers and logistical arrangements for the protest.The temporary ban on Telegram was imposed to prevent the misuse of the platform by organized cheating networks allegedly involved in circulating leaked examination papers ahead of the NEET-UG re-examination.The NEET-UG examination was canceled due to allegations of paper leaks that prompted investigations into the integrity of the exam.The NTA has stated it is committed to zero malpractice and has implemented multiple layers of security to ensure the NEET re-examination is conducted fairly."We have formally intimated the Delhi Police of a peaceful demonstration and dharna at Jantar Mantar on June 20, 2026. Delhi Police has said they will get back to us tomorrow morning. We are confident that the police will grant permission," CJP spokesperson Saurav Das said.In a video statement after meeting police officers, Das said he spent the day at the Parliament Street police station completing procedural requirements related to the proposed protest."I have submitted the entire plan, the number of volunteers required and every other formality as required by the police. We hope that the Delhi Police will cooperate with us," he said. Das said the CJP assured the police of full cooperation and maintained that the protest would be peaceful."Like every other protest that we have had nationwide, this protest too will be a peaceful protest. People from across the country will be joining us at Jantar Mantar to demand one thing - Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation," he said."We have offered our full cooperation, so there is no reason why the Delhi Police would deny us our right to assemble peacefully at Jantar Mantar," Das added.The outfit also issued a 'Chalo Dilli' call to supporters ahead of the proposed protest.The Cockroach Janta Party (CJP), a youth-led outfit that emerged from an online campaign, has been raising issues related to unemployment, examination irregularities and recruitment delays.The group gained prominence through social media campaigns and has since organised protests and outreach programmes in several parts of the country.The CJP's first protest at Jantar Mantar saw thousands of people in attendanceon 6 June. Similar protests were later held in other states such as Lucknow, Pune, Bengaluru, Amritsar and Nagpur seeking Pradhan's resignation.The CJP has focused its campaign on alleged shortcomings in the education and examination system, particularly controversies surrounding competitive examinations such as NEET, and has been demanding the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan.Telegram banned in In

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US-Iran news LIVE: As US President Donald Trump tries to finalise a peace deal with Iran, his ties with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu are reportedly turning sour. Trump hits out at Netanyahu, stating that “without me, there would be no Israel.” He even called the Israeli PM “crazy.”The tension came as the US President criticised the recent Israeli strikes in Lebanon, which once again threatened to jeopardise negotiations between Washington and Tehran. Trump has been pushing for a peace deal as he faces growing political blowback at home.Iran exports first crude oil in two monthsOn Tuesday, Iran was able to export its first crude oil shipments in two months after the two sides reached an agreement to end the US naval blockade, according to maritime intelligence company TankerTrackers. The US naval blockade was imposed on 13 April, days after Tehran closed the Strait of Hormuz once again following tensions with Washington. Earlier on Monday, Trump announced that the Strait of Hormuz had been reopened under the terms of the agreement, but later revised the timeline, saying the strait would reopen after a formal signing ceremony in Geneva on Friday.Australia lowers Middle East travel warningsFollowing the announcement of a US-Iran peace deal, Australia lowered its travel warnings for the Middle East countries, including Bahrain, Israel, Kuwait, Qatar and the United Arab Emirates. Foreign Minister Penny Wong said the advisory moved to "reconsider your need to travel" from "do not travel," but added that Australians should continue to delay non-essential travel to the Gulf states.Iran seeks Israel's withdrawal from LebanonIran's top diplomat on Tuesday reiterated that the tentative deal to end the war with the United States would require Israel to withdraw from Lebanon, a condition that Israel has already rejected and could impact the agreement, leading to the resumption of all-out war.The deal, which is between Washington and Tehran, has not been made public yet, and officials from both sides have offered contradictory statements of what is in it. While Israel is not a party to the agreement, it is part of the war after joining the US in launching strikes on Iran on 28 February. Israel has also fought the Iran-backed Hezbollah militant group in Lebanon and seized large swaths of that country.Oil falls to three-month low as US-Iran peace deal to boost supplyOil reported its longest run of declines this year as the US-Iran peace deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz raised expectations for a revival in supply, with leading Wall Street banks reducing their price forecasts and key market gauges tumbling.Global benchmark Brent fell for a fourth session, settling under $79 per barrel, the lowest level since early March. The US and Iran are preparing to formally sign an interim peace deal on Friday that would allow tankers trapped since the start of the conflict to exit the key waterway.US-Iran peace agreement yet to be made publicOn Tuesday, details for the US and Iran's interim agreement to end the war in the Middle East started emerging, with Trump saying that Washington will rule out a nuclear weapon for Tehran and a US official stating that it allows Iran to sell oil upon signing.The memorandum of understanding signed this week, though yet to be made public, extends a tenuous ceasefire announced in April by another 60 days to allow the warring countries to negotiate a permanent truce.

Shivamogga DC convenes meeting to prepare for heavy rain

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Shivamogga DC convenes meeting to prepare for heavy rain

Shivamogga Deputy Commissioner Prabhulinga Kavalikatti presiding over a meeting of the District Road Safety Committee in Shivamogga on Monday (June 8). | Photo Credit: SPECIAL ARRANGEMENT Taking serious note of accidents caused by incomplete projects in Shivamogga, the district administration has directed officers and contractors to complete road construction works on national highways, State highways, and other stretches within the next 15 days.Deputy Commissioner Prabhulinga Kavalikatti chaired a meeting of the Road Safety Committee in Shivamogga on Monday (June 8). He stressed that repeated accidents and casualties attributed to unfinished highway works were unacceptable. “Officers must expedite these works immediately or risk being held accountable for any mishaps,” he cautioned.The Deputy Commissioner noted that national highway projects on the Shivamogga-Bhadravati route — particularly at Malavagoppa, Machenenahalli industrial area, and Kadadakatte — were causing severe traffic disruptions. Local representatives and the public have filed multiple complaints regarding delays, he said, adding that no explanations would be tolerated.District Superintendent of Police B. Nikhil informed the meeting that 51 blackspot locations had been identified across the district — 28 on national highways and 14 on Public Works Department-administered roads. “Most issues at these sites have been addressed. However, signage installation and adequate nighttime lighting remain urgent,” he said.Senior officers of the district administration, including Deputy Conservator of Forests G.R. Ajjaiah, Additional Deputy Commissioner V. Abhishek and others, were present at the meeting. Published - June 09, 2026 06:42 pm IST

PM Modi holds meeting with his Economic Advisory Council members to further boost India’s economic growth

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THE STEPS taken by the government and the Reserve Bank of India on Friday are likely to attract around $70 billion in foreign funds, according to the discussions at the meeting of the Economic Advisory Council chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday.While the Ministry of Finance did away with the tax on long-term and short-term capital gains as well as the withholding tax on investment by FIIs in government bonds, the RBI made it easier for banks to mobilise foreign deposits and for PSUs to raise external commercial borrowings.The inflow of a sizable portion of foreign funds is contingent on the inclusion of government bonds in the Bloomberg Global Aggregate Bond Index. This is crucial to attracting passive investment flows; several global funds track the weight a certain country has in these bond indices, and invest accordingly. The inflows into the government debt market helps lower the interest paid by the Centre on its borrowings. After the meeting, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who chaired the meeting said on social media platform X, “Deliberated on a wide range of issues relating to India’s economic transformation and long-term development priorities. Also shared perspectives on adding more momentum to the reforms journey and ensuring ‘Ease of Living’ as well as ‘Ease of Doing Business’.” According to a source, who did not wish to be named, while there wasn’t much concern around the West Asia crisis, a key discussion point revolved around the impact of El Nino and sub-par rainfall as forecast by the India Meteorological Department. “How can India reduce its vulnerability due to the vagaries of the monsoon — this was also discussed,” the source said. Economists are of the opinion that Friday’s decision to scrap the short-term and long-term capital gains tax on investments by Foreign Institutional Investors (FIIs) in government bonds as well as the withholding tax they must pay on their interest income from these debt instruments, will likely accelerate the inclusion of Indian sovereign debt in the Bloomberg Global Aggregate Bond Index. This alone could result in $20-25 billion inflows over the 10 months. In recent years, government debt — the bonds it issues to borrow money from the market to cover its fiscal deficit, or the difference between its income and expenditure — has been added to multiple global bond indices. This began with JPMorgan adding India to its emerging market index beginning June 2024. Subsequently, Bloomberg included India in its Emerging Market Local Currency Index from January 2025 and FTSE Russell to a similar one from September 2025.Story continues below this ad “Bloomberg index inclusion, I believe, is on the verge of happening,” a bond market participant told The Indian Express. In mid-January, Bloomberg Index Services Ltd (BISL) had deferred the inclusion of Indian government bonds into its flagship global index, saying it will provide another update by mid-2026. “Overall, responses indicated broad support for the long-term trajectory of the Indian government bond market and for its potential eventual inclusion in global investment grade benchmarks,” BISL had said in a statement on January 13. “At the same time, a number of respondents highlighted important operational and market-infrastructure considerations that merit further evaluation before inclusion in a flagship global investment grade index.” In addition to the removal of taxes on FIIs, Friday also saw the RBI announce several measures to boost foreign inflows, including a temporary concessional forex swap facility for Public Sector Undertakings for their External Commercial Borrowings and the revival of the wildly successful Foreign Currency Non-Resident (Bank) Deposits scheme of 2013, with the central bank bearing the full exchange rate hedging cost. The latter, which is also a temporary measure, had helped raise $26 billion in late 2013 as India battled the US Federal Reserve’s taper tantrums. According to sources, th

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A.P. Intermediate education chief raps principals of 50 underperforming government junior colleges

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Last week, the newly elected Chief Minister, C. Joseph Vijay, went walkabout at Fort St. George. Which is a good thing. He must be the first Chief Minister in living memory who went and saw some of the monuments in the precinct. The itinerary was predictable – the Church of St. Mary’s and the Fort Museum. But what was left out was what he really needed to go and see. And had he done so, he may have begun pondering over what can be done to save this historic enclave from its steady decline.The first problem that faces the Fort is its poor general upkeep. Tonnes of rubbish lurk behind the massive walls – the byproducts of the administrative setup at the place. You don’t need to go looking for it. All around, you will see heaps of plastic, paper, and other discarded items. Go closer to the walls, and you will see a lot more. Go to the rear of the Fort and you will see the moat in all its ghastly (lack of) upkeep. Weeds, stagnant water, and refuse on both sides. This is not to be confused with the front side of the fort, where the moat is regularly tended to, but is bone dry. Last House, photographed in 2023 | Photo Credit: Sriram V. Ownership tussleThe next is the conflict of multiple ownership. The Fort has five owners, as far as I know. There is the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI), and there are the Legislative Assembly, the Tamil Nadu government, the Army, and the Navy. Each has its private turf and guards it fiercely – not by way of protecting the buildings within, but more in terms of recognised bounds. Thus, the Navy had, what is known for some mysterious reason, as Clive’s Library. Years ago, a tree began growing out of it, and nobody noticed it until it took on a stranglehold of the building itself. It is quite certain that the tree, unlike the beanstalk in the fairytale, did not grow overnight and yet, no steps were taken to remove it. Finally, the tree crushed the building for good.If that is the Navy’s record, the Army fares marginally better. It has taken good care of some buildings, such as the Embarkation HQ. However, the King’s Barracks, said to be the largest in the country, is in a state of near collapse. This is because the Army and the ASI are at loggerheads over control of the building. The ASI wants the Army to hand it over, and the latter is reluctant, given the former’s track record of suddenly denotifying structures under its control, handing them over to the State government for demolition, and putting up new buildings in their place. As a result, King’s Barracks is a shabby, roofless shell. Despite being a site of significance, the Fort suffers from poor general upkeep | Photo Credit: Sriram V. The Army is not wrong in the doubts it entertains. The ASI has, of course, done a stellar job in restoring Clive’s House (now the ASI HQ) and the church. But the rest of the Fort is littered with episodes where more could have been done. Even in the 1980s, an entire section of historic buildings was denotified to allow the government to build Namakkal Kavignar Maligai. That structure itself would have never been permitted in a precinct of this kind, if we had had a Heritage Act in place. Then came the wilful neglect of Wellesley’s House and Last House on Snob’s Alley, both of which were allowed to collapse. Their ‘protected status’ was subsequently withdrawn.Which leaves us with the historic gates. Of these, the Sea Gate and the more ornamental entry and departure points are well taken care of. St. Thomas’ Gate, under Army supervision, is good, but the remaining, namely Wallajah, St. George’s, and North, are in very poor repair. The spaces under the arches serve as rubbish tips and the gates themselves are in a state of severe wear and tear. A garbage pile in front of the North Gate, which is in a state of severe wear and tear | Photo Credit: Sriram V. The buildings under government ownership, namely the Secretariat and Assembly, seem in good condition because of use and regular maintenance. But o

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