Encroachments along Kestopur canal Kolkata: The state govt would prepare an SOP to clear encroachments from both sides of an 8-km-long stretch of the Kestopur canal, Bidhannagar MLA Sharadwat Mukherjee said after a meeting at Poura Bhavan on Thursday.Pointing out that over 70% of the stretch was encroached upon, Mukherjee said, “An SOP on how…
The Union minister announced an allocation of Rs 2,000 crore for various waterways projects in Goa. Panaji: In a major boost to Goa’s push for low-emission water transport, the Union ministry of ports, shipping and waterways has decided to prioritise the state’s water metro project by including it in the first phase of implementation alongside…
Gorakhpur: Chief minister Yogi Adityanath on Friday issued a stern warning against anyone attempting to disturb communal harmony during festivals, saying such elements would face severe consequences.After inaugurating and laying the foundation for 106 development projects worth over Rs 456 crore in Rudrapur and Barhaj assembly constituencies of Deoria district, the chief minister said Uttar…
The policy defines self-signage as on-premises identification only, prohibiting surrogate or third-party advertising entirely Ahmedabad: City’s shopfronts are getting a regulated makeover. Under AMC’s Draft Outdoor Advertisement Policy 2026, all business signage must follow strict size, material, and lighting standards. Additionally, shop owners are explicitly barred from renting out any part of their shopfront boards…
Chandigarh: Former Punjab deputy chief minister and Gurdaspur MP, Sukhjinder Singh Randhawa, expressed concern over any kind of “unnecessary interference” in the religious and administrative affairs of the Takht Sri Hazur Sahib Board. He said respecting the autonomy (self-governance), religious sanctity and traditions of Sikh institutions is the responsibility of every govt and constitutional authority.Randhawa…
Monsoon revival is likely to begin along Maharashtra’s coast before extending inland, if conditions remained favourable Pune: The India Meteorological Department (IMD)’s latest extended range forecast indicated a revival in rainfall after July 1, with the southwest monsoon likely to overcome the sluggish phase of the last few days and regain strength from early next…
Lucknow: Two faculty members of Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar University (BBAU) have secured a research grant of nearly Rs 75 lakh from the Anusandhan National Research Foundation (ANRF) to study arsenic and fluoride contamination in the Ganga-Gomti Doab region of Uttar Pradesh.The three-year project will be led by Prof Narendra Kumar of the department of Environmental…
Chief minister Bhajan Lal Sharma Jaipur: Chief minister Bhajan Lal Sharma on Friday reviewed preparations for Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s proposed July 4 visit to Rajasthan, during which he is expected to inaugurate the Pachpadra refinery and the new terminal building at Jodhpur Airport.Chairing a high-level review meeting, Sharma directed officials to complete all preparations…
Donald Trump thanks India after Hyderabad renames road after him NEW DELHI: Donald Trump on Friday thanked India after a road adjoining the US Consulate in Hyderabad was officially renamed Donald Trump Avenue, claiming he was the first American president to be honoured in such a manner.His remarks came days after Telangana formally renamed the…
Streamer AngryGinge sparked controversy during England’s FIFA World Cup match against Ghana after confronting a fan he accused of making racist remarks toward Ghanaian players. He alerted stadium staff, but the spectator was not removed after apologizing. The incident divided social media, with some criticizing AngryGinge’s actions and others praising him for speaking out. Fellow…
