The spot where a newly paved road at Ludhiana’s Saggu Chowk was consumed by the colonial-era brick sewer rotting directly beneath it Ludhiana: A major arterial road leading to a critical regional hospital remains blocked a week after a massive sinkhole exposed a collapsed colonial-era brick sewer line.Municipal workers are excavating 40 feet below ground…
Another unique scheme of Yogi government,aimed at promoting private industrial parks and strengthening MSME-led industrial growth, investment, and employment generation, has turned out to be a remarkable initiative. Promoting Leadership and Enterprise for Development of Growth Engines (PLEDGE) is an innovative industrial development initiative launched by the Uttar Pradesh Government in 2023 to encourage the…
Bengaluru: A serial chain snatcher who targeted women passengers aboard slow-moving trains at Sir M Visvesvaraya Terminal (SMVT) has landed in custody. The broken half of a chain that he’d snatched from a passenger helped police track and arrest him.Through a joint operation which included Railway Protection Force (RPF) and Crime Investigation Bureau (CIB), Byappanahalli…
Jaisalmer: The District Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission has ordered two Toyota dealerships to replace a lower variant Innova Hycross delivered to Suresh Kumar Bissa with a brand-new Innova Hycross ZX(O) Hybrid and pay compensation and penalties totalling Rs 6.60 lakh.The commission ruled in Bissa’s favour after he alleged that Toyota’s authorised dealer delivered a ZX…
Bengaluru: A govt-appointed inquiry committee has identified construction debris, piled-up soil and a nearby cricket practice facility as the reasons behind the collapse of the Bowring Hospital compound wall that killed seven people during heavy rain and strong winds in the city on April 29. The inquiry committee was led by Bengaluru Urban district deputy…
Kolkata: The Kolkata Municipal Corporation buildings dept will conduct an on-the-spot survey of Shantiniketan, the building on Harish Mukherjee Road that is owned or co-owned by Abhishek Banerjee, his family or company.The decision was taken after a hearing on the property on Monday. The hearing was conducted at the KMC borough IX office. Lawyer Indrajit…
Kolkata: The Indo-French Chamber of Commerce (IFCCI) is looking to set up its first office in Kolkata to promote French investment in Bengal and other parts of eastern India. It will be the nodal French chamber’s first office in the east.IFCCI director general Payal S Kanwar, recently in Kolkata with officials of the chamber and…
September 2, 2026, brings the Earth Rabbit’s influence, promoting calm and gentle action. This day prioritizes stability over speed for all decisions. Rooster, Dragon, and Horse signs should exercise caution and patience. Goat, Pig, and Dog natives may find peaceful resolutions and support. Other zodiac animals should focus on discipline and completing tasks. Today is…
Rupee rises 9 paise against US dollar Rupee began Friday on a strong note against the US dollar, gaining 9 paise to 95.65 as the American currency weakened in overseas markets.The recovery, however, remained constrained by elevated crude oil prices, according to forex traders.At the interbank foreign exchange, rupee started the session at 95.69 before…
JAISALMER: A massive dust whirlwind swept through the border and canal regions of Rajasthan’s Jaisalmer district on Sunday, disrupting normal life in Ramgarh, Mohangarh, PTM town, Nachna and several nearby areas. The whirlwind reportedly originated near the India-Pakistan border and quickly spread across the region, covering the sky with thick dust and reducing visibility. The…
