Bengaluru: BMTC has denied the claims that it has increased the price of ordinary bus monthly passes.In a press release Monday, the corporation stated that the monthly pass for travel in ordinary buses within city limits continues to cost Rs 1,200. It explained that its Rs 1,500 monthly pass includes services operating in the extended…
The hovercraft has a payload capacity of 8 tonnes, a maximum speed of 45 knots, a cruising speed of 35 knots, can carry up to 42 personnel and has an operational endurance of nine hours Panaji: In a milestone for India’s defence manufacturing sector, Chowgule Shipyards on Thursday delivered the country’s first indigenously built Air…
Actress Shweta Menon has finally reacted to the growing controversy inside the Association of Malayalam Movie Artists (AMMA). The actress, who is currently serving as the organization’s president, addressed the media after serious allegations made by actress Ansiba Hassan against actor Tiny Tom created fresh tension within the association. Shweta Menon openly admitted that there…
New Delhi: To restore the ecological balance of central and southern Ridge, the forest department has initiated a project to remove the invasive vilayati kikar (Neltuma Juliflora), deploying labourers to dig pits to plant native species as replacement during the monsoon season.But while the removal of the invasive tree is considered essential, the process has…
Amritsar: The fuel price hike by the Centre triggered panic buying in Amritsar on Friday, leading to long queues, traffic congestion and temporary shortages at some petrol pumps before supplies stabilised later in the day. Motorists rushed to stock fuel, with some carrying extra containers, while a few filling stations briefly ran out of petrol…
Bowenpally residents grapple with sewage overflow & damaged drains Hyderabad: Years of unresolved civic issues, including overflowing sewage, damaged drains, open manholes, and indiscriminate waste dumping, have made the daily lives of residents of Hanumanji Colony and Icrisat Colony Phase 1 in Bowenpally difficultAccording to the residents, despite multiple complaints to the Secunderabad Cantonment Board…
Several new visa rules are coming into effect from July 1. From July 1, the beginning of the second half of the year, several new rules are coming into effect as far as visa rules are concerned. While the US starts a new pilot program for fast tourist visa, Australia increases the minimum salary of…
New Delhi: After various teachers’ organisations repeatedly raised concerns over large-scale deployment of teaching staff for election-related duties, a Delhi principals’ association has now joined the chorus, warning that the prolonged deputation is disrupting the functioning of schools.While no official govt figure has been released, teachers’ associations estimate that around 8,000 govt school teachers have…
Margao: Curchorem-Cacora residents have raised concerns over a growing stray buffalo menace that, apart from destroying crops and banana plantations, poses a grave threat to road safety.According to locals, stray buffaloes herds have been roaming the town over several nights, moving from Ambedkar Chowk towards Baagwada and Shirfod, damaging plantations. Tushar Suresh Kudchadkar, a resident…
Lucknow: Uttar Pradesh recorded the highest number of residential rooftop solar installations in the country in June 2026 under the Pradhan Mantri Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana, according to the state govt.Officials said 71,888 residential rooftop solar systems were installed during the month, the highest monthly figure achieved by any state under the scheme. The…
