Chennai: VO Chidambaranar (VOC) Port Authority has become the first port in India to receive ISO 50001:2018 certification for its Energy Management System. The port was also accredited by Bureau Veritas as a Scope-2 Emission-Free Port, with renewable sources meeting 93.89% of its electricity needs in FY26. VOC Port currently has 7.04 MW of solar…
Ahmedabad: The Economic Offences Wing (EOW) of the city crime branch has launched a probe into a complaint alleging that a Vapi-based chemical trader procured colour dyes and chemicals worth more than Rs 6.3 crore from three units of a Gujarat-based company group but failed to clear dues of Rs 4.6 crore despite issuing post-dated…
PSIC observed that officials appeared to be “hand in glove” in delaying disclosure of records Chandigarh: The Punjab State Information Commission (PSIC) has recommended an independent vigilance examination of the handling and preservation of panchayat records in Ferozepur, observing that “misuse of govt funds” could not be ruled out and officials appeared to be “hand…
Fever cases caused by vector-borne infections are also typically on the rise during the monsoon Pune: Doctors across city areas have observed a spike in influenza and other viral fever cases this month, alongside fevers caused by vector-borne infections amid the monsoon. Patients of all ages are affected, including children, adults and the elderly; some…
Lucknow: A 14-year-old boy died after he was attacked with a sharp-edged weapon during a dispute that began over a video game in Kotwali area of Sitapur.The boy’s uncle, who also sustained injuries in the incident, is undergoing treatment. According to the FIR registered at Kotwali police station on Monday, the incident took place around…
Jaipur: The Rajasthan govt will soon issue an advertisement for recruitment to 600 Medical Officer posts, following approval from Health and Medical Education Minister Gajendra Singh Khimsar.Khimsar said Monday that the recruitment aims to strengthen healthcare services and ensure adequate medical staff at govt health institutions, particularly in rural and remote areas.He said the state…
Police have arrested the accused, Tariq Ahmad Sofi, employed with wildlife department in Ganderbal. SRINAGAR: J&K police on Monday claimed to have busted a plot by a 51-year-old govt employee to get his former lover’s newlywed husband arrested in a narcotics case. The accused allegedly couriered illegal drugs to the husband in an attempt to…
Bangladesh PM Tarique Rahman (L) with Indian high commissioner Dinesh Trivedi in Dhaka Monday DHAKA: Bangladesh PM Tarique Rahman Monday raised the issue of the extradition of exiled Awami League leader and ex-PM Sheikh Hasina with Indian high commissioner Dinesh Trivedi, emphasising that Dhaka was hopeful of a positive response, while cautioning India against “actions”…
Stock market recap: BSE Sensex, NSE Nifty50 ended previous session with modest gains Equity markets closed the previous session with only modest gains after a largely directionless session, highlighting the cautious approach investors were taking amid elevated geopolitical uncertainty and rising crude oil prices. BSE Sensex gained 43.27 points, or 0.06%, to settle at 78,542.44,…
Chrissy Metz from ‘This Is Us’ recently opened up about how she is taking weight loss medication and how happy she has been with the results. The star admitted that while she had been a skeptic for years, the medication has, in fact, helped her a lot. (Instagram) Chrissy Metz, who is best known for…
