Ludhiana: A logistical bottleneck has left more than half of the procured wheat harvest stranded in open-air grain markets across the district, sparking fears among traders of losses due to theft, spoilage, and shrinking grain weights.Despite govt assurances, data from the district food supplies controller (DFSC) reveals a widening gap between procurement and transportation, with…
Bengaluru: Marking the first death anniversary of space scientist and former Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) chairperson K Kasturirangan, National Institute of Advanced Studies Friday launched KASTURI portal — a national digital platform for mapping and documenting India’s cultural heritage.The portal stands for Knowledge-base of Archaeology and Heritage using Spatial Technologies: Unified Resource for India…
Guwahati: Assam BJP state president Dilip Saikia has issued a stern advisory to all party members, including candidates and office bearers, cautioning them against the use of derogatory terms on social media platforms.The directive comes after certain candidates and party members were found using words such as “chiprang” (spud-bar) and “gaddar” (traitor) on social media…
Guwahati: Tezpur University has begun extensive preparations for the 2026-27 academic session, outlining future expansion plans and major academic initiatives.Pro-vice-chancellor Prof. Amarendra Kumar Das, currently serving as in-charge vice chancellor, said, “State govt is in the process of handing over an additional plot of land under the Naduar constituency to facilitate further expansion of the…
Panaji: In a major relief to Portuguese passport applicants in Goa, Daman and Diu, Portugal has taken a step towards modernising its global consular services with the launch of the Consulado Virtual, an online platform designed to provide round-the-clock access to essential services.“Portugal’s diaspora numbers around five million people worldwide. We are here to serve…
RSMSSB Agriculture Supervisor admit card 2026: The Rajasthan Staff Selection Board has officially released the Agriculture Supervisor Admit Card 2026 on the official website, rajasthan.gov.in. Candidates who have applied for the examination can now check their hall tickets at the official website of the organization by providing their SSO ID, application number, and date of…
India’s wheat output for the 2025–26 crop year is expected to remain steady despite weather disruptions, the agriculture ministry said on Sunday, even as an industry estimate suggested lower production. The ministry said that the crop is “stable and resilient despite localised damage” caused by unseasonal rainfall and hailstorms. It described the season as “mixed…
Residents Flag Incomplete Work, Hazard From Open Drains Guwahati: After Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) predicted heavy rainfall for Assam, authorities have ramped up preparations across the city to tackle potential flooding and ensure public safety. However, citizens showed dissatisfaction with the quality of work being carried out.Assam chief secretary Ravi Kota on Sunday chaired a…
NEW DELHI: Delhi witnessed a pleasant change in weather on Friday, with the India Meteorological Department (IMD) forecasting a partly cloudy sky and the possibility of thunder and lightning during the day.The national capital woke up to cloudy skies, recording a minimum temperature of 24°C — the highest so far this season. The weather office…
Pune: The Pune city police have implemented a mandatory helmet rule for police personnel following orders from the state director general of police (DGP) office.The state DGP office issued a circular on Friday directing all police personnel travelling on two-wheelers to wear helmets while riding. The order noted that, except in Mumbai and Nagpur, police…
