From Sept 1, MSRTC has made National Common Mobility Cards mandatory for women and senior citizens aged 65 to 75 seeking fare concessions in absence of which they will have to pay full fare Mumbai: In a major push to overhaul the finances of Maharashtra’s rural transport backbone, the state government is looking beyond routine…
Bengaluru: Bengaluru’s attempt to scientifically manage over 100 tonnes of animal waste generated every day could end up increasing the price of chicken and meat, according to traders who have announced a two-day shutdown on Sept 3 and 4 against the city’s new waste collection charges.The Karnataka Poultry Traders Association (KPTA) has opposed Bengaluru Solid…
Hyderabad: Telangana irrigation minister N. Uttam Kumar Reddy called for a unified national framework under which every water-conservation work would form part of a single water-security plan, carry a unique identity, have a clearly designated responsible agency and deliver a measurable outcome.Addressing the Jal Sanchay Jan Bhagidari– the first-ever departmental summit organised by the Ministry…
SONIPAT: Haryana will have a strong presence at the U-23 Men’s World Wrestling Championships, with 16 wrestlers selected to represent India at the prestigious international event in Los Angeles, USA, from October 12 to 18.The selection of eight freestyle and eight Greco-Roman wrestlers has sparked celebrations among athletes, coaches, families and the wider wrestling community…
Kolkata: Jadavpur University VC Chiranjib Bhattacharjee appealed to all stakeholders to refrain from making personal or disparaging comments about any teacher, officer, employee, researcher, student or other member of the university, whether on campus or on social media and other public platforms.“There may naturally be differences of opinion, criticism or grievances in any academic community….
Varanasi: Following a pause of few hours, water level in Ganga rose again in Varanasi, crossing the warning level of 70.26 meter on Tuesday, even as it ravaged areas on its banks in Ballia and Ghazipur.Due to incessant rain in southern part of east UP, most dams on Ganga’s tributaries began overflowing in Sonbhadra and…
Guwahati: Defying a call by a Kuki-Zo apex body to stay away from the Manipur assembly, two Kuki MLAs on Tuesday travelled to Imphal and attended the session in person for the first time since ethnic violence erupted in the state more than three years ago.While Saikul MLA Kimneo Haokip Hangshing of the Kuki Peoples’…
An ancient Hindu temple in Pakistan’s Punjab was reportedly demolished, sparking demands from minority groups for an investigation and restoration NEW DELHI: India on Wednesday expressed deep concern over reports of the destruction of a historic Hindu temple in Pakistan’s Punjab province and called on the Pakistani government to conduct a prompt and transparent investigation…
From a cabbage to a £4 million mansion! (Photo: SWNS) A father who once won nothing more than a cabbage in a 1977 meat draw has now landed a dramatically bigger prize – a £4 million Georgian mansion in Bath, Somerset, along with £250,000 in cash.According to SWNS, Wayne Wood, 64, from Loughborough, Leicestershire, and…
India mobilised a record $127.23 billion through foreign-currency deposits under a special central bank programme aimed at strengthening the country’s foreign-exchange liquidity, highlighting the role of the overseas Indian community in supporting the economy during periods of market stress, the Reserve Bank of India said on Wednesday.Foreign Currency Non-Resident (Bank), or FCNR(B), deposits accounted for…
