Chennai: Tamil Nadu govt will launch the ‘Thaaimaaman Thanga Mothiram’ scheme on Sept 15, coinciding with the birth anniversary of former chief minister C N Annadurai, with an annual allocation of ₹755.83 crore for its implementation.The scheme was one of the key promises outlined in TVK’s manifesto released ahead of the 2026 assembly election. The…
Hyderabad: The Indian Institute of Technology Hyderabad (IITH), in collaboration with Crimson Energy Experts (CEEPL), has launched the Nuclear Technology Orientation Programme (NTOP), a three-month residential course aimed at training professionals for nuclear energy-related research and work.The programme, scheduled to begin on August 3, at the IITH campus, seeks to equip engineers and industry professionals…
Kolkata: State finance minister Swapan Dasgupta on Monday announced a Rs 200-crore fund for taking up the ‘Ganga Riverfront Beautification Project’. “I propose the implementation of ‘Ganga Riverfront Beautification Project’ to enhance river based mobility, public spaces, tourism in phased manner. This will include restoration of ghats, building promenades, lighting, vendor management and public amenities…
20-09-2024 Wrong Driving at DME near Akshardham ———-Picture by Anindya Chattopadhyay Ghaziabad: National Highways Authority of India has identified 110 unauthorised access points on a 20km stretch of the Delhi-Meerut Expressway-NH9 composite between UP Gate and Dasna in a Supreme Court-ordered survey.The court on April 13 sought a comprehensive report from NHAI after taking suo…
The inspection squad shall submit a fortnightly report to the district magistrate Panaji: Following directions from the Supreme Court, state govt has decided to conduct periodic inspections along national highways to identify unauthorised parking, encroachments and stray cattle, with the aim of reducing fatal accidents.State govt has constituted a seven-member inspection squad to carry out…
Ahmedabad: To position India as a global commodities trading hub, the board of the International Financial Services Centres Authority (IFSCA) has approved the establishment of a Global Commodity Trading Platform (GCTP) at GIFT City, according to top sources privy to the development.The proposed platform is expected to provide an integrated ecosystem for global commodity trading,…
Chandigarh: The search for Panjab University’s next vice-chancellor has moved to the interaction stage, with shortlisted candidates scheduled to appear before the search-cum-selection committee over multiple sittings beginning July 3.Sources familiar with the development said the candidates called for interactions include incumbent vice-chancellor Prof Renu Vig and several Panjab University faculty members.Sources also said a…
Integrated coaching is not recognised by Maharashtra govt and schools and colleges which operate them will face action Pune: Once FYJC classes begin this year, education department authorities will conduct regular inspections to ensure that a school or a college’s premises are not used for coaching classes and that students enrolled in them do not…
TNNLucknow: Animal activists continued to rescue pets which were in the veterinary clinic in the ill-fated building where the fire broke out. The activists, who started rescuing pets on Monday, took out all the remaining cats, dogs and birds on Tuesday. Cats huddled in trays and cages, their fur singed black by soot; frightened dogs…
Jaipur: The state transport department is planning to launch a statewide 24/7 complaint control room, allowing residents to call in grievances about its services at any time. Officials said the mechanism aims to improve transparency, strengthen accountability and give the public a dedicated platform to raise concerns.Officials said that similar attempts by issuing a WhatsApp…
