Panaji: Local taxi operators requested the sarpanch in the Cavelossim gram sabha on Sunday, to allow their taxis to operate outside hotels and other commercial establishments. They fear that the taxi service provided by the hotels will ruin the local taxi operators’ daily livelihood.“We have locals operating restaurants, spas and rental cars in our village….
Jhargram/Kolkata: The crisp rustle of puffed rice, the sharp scent of mustard oil and green chillies, and the familiar clang of steel containers became as much a part of Bengal’s political transition on Saturday as the oath-taking ceremony itself.From Jhargram to Brigade Parade Ground in Kolkata, humble jhalmuri sellers unexpectedly emerged as some of the…
Bengaluru: Industries across Bengaluru, particularly micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs), are facing mounting pressure as commercial LPG prices have risen sharply over the past few months, significantly increasing production costs.Industrialists said LPG prices increased by nearly 50% per metric tonne between March and May, while commercial cylinders in the open market are reportedly being…
A graphic representation of energy consumption in Karnataka over the years A file photo of a thermal power plant with cooling towers and high voltage transmission towers carrying electricity (Photo by Ritesh Shukla/Getty Images) A graphic representation of energy consumption in Karnataka over the years A file photo of a thermal power plant with cooling…
Bengaluru: With International Day of Yoga (June 21) falling on a Sunday this year, Bengalureans are keener than ever to take a break and rejuvenate themselves. To support this, several organisations are holding special open events, including cultural performances.The theme for the 12th edition of Yoga Day is Yoga for Healthy Aging, highlighting how practising…
Lucknow: Sonbhadra Police solved the murder of a 12-year-old girl within two hours. Police said a man strangled her after she raised alarm over sexual assault on Monday.According to police, the girl’s body was found in Myorpur on Monday evening.A case was registered under murder charges of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita and the body was…
The National Testing Agency (NTA) has declared the Joint Entrance Examination (JEE Main) 2026 Session 2 Paper 2 results for Bachelor of Architecture (BArch) and Bachelor of Planning (BPlanning). Candidates can check their scores through the official JEE Main portal using their application number and date of birth.This year, four candidates secured a perfect 100…
Mumbai: Calling it a “miracle” that lakhs of residents continue to live in structurally unsafe buildings, a committee appointed by Bombay high court has raised alarm over the condition of the city’s ageing cessed structures, highlighting delays in redevelopment and acute shortage of rehabilitation housing.The panel’s report estimates that nearly four lakh tenants are currently…
A 47-year-old software engineer from Tellapur has lost Rs 3.26 crore to cyber fraudsters who lured him into investing through a fake stock trading application. Based on the complaint filed by the victim, Telangana cyber security bureau (TGCSB) registered a case on Monday and launched a probe. Pune: The central govt has introduced a new…
Churachandpur: Several thousands of internally displaced persons (IDPs) from non-camp settlements protested at the Wall of Remembrance here on Friday, alleging the govt has failed to provide any cash or material assistance and demanded parity with camp-based IDPs.The protest, held under the banner of Joint IDPs Churachandpur, saw hundreds of participants carrying placards reading, ‘No…
