Concretisation of the city is resulting in increased waterlogging, says HYDRAA Hyderabad: Concrete slabs covering stormwater drains, coupled with the accumulation of silt and garbage beneath them, have emerged as a major cause of flooding in several parts of the city, according to Hyderabad Disaster Response and Asset Protection Agency (HYDRAA) commissioner AV Ranganath following…
A little-known Bengal outfit, the Nationalist Citizens Party of India (NCPI), has unexpectedly become a national political talking point after absorbing twenty rebel TMC Lok Sabha MPs KOLKATA: A modest two-storey building in Howrah’s Andul, which drew little attention till Sunday night, is now one of India’s most closely watched political addresses, guarded by BSF…
Goa police have registered over 17,000 cases of over speeding till May this year, as compared to over 6,000 in first five months of 2025 Panaji: Cases of over speeding have seen a 200% jump in the state and have been a major cause of accidents from Jan to May 2026 as compared to the…
Varanasi: Urban development and energy minister AK Sharma on Monday directed officials to complete public utility works on priority and ensure comprehensive monsoon preparedness to prevent waterlogging in urban areas.Chairing a review meeting of the Urban Development and Energy departments at the Circuit House, Sharma instructed urban local bodies to complete drain cleaning and strengthen…
Ahmedabad: The Gujarat govt has introduced ‘Project THRIVE’ under the Viksit Gujarat Industrial Policy 2026 to encourage industries operating within congested urban centres to relocate to newer industrial zones outside city limits. The initiative — Transition for Harmonized Relocation and Inclusive Vibrant Economy — is aimed at reducing pressure on urban infrastructure and supporting planned…
Bathinda: The Punjab Pollution Control Board (PPCB) will host a public hearing on June 17 to gather suggestions and objections regarding a proposed 3-million-tonne-per-annum (TPA) cement plant in Bathinda’s Maiserkhana village.The hearing is a key step for JK Cement Limited which plans to set up the facility across 26.79 hectares. The project requires mandatory environmental…
Pune: Railway minister Ashwini Vaishnaw will inaugurate two new trains on Wednesday, including the Amrit Bharat Express train between Pune and Danapur in Bihar, railway officials said.A daily train connecting Pune and Sainagar Shirdi will also be inaugurated.Officials said the Pune–Danapur Amrit Bharat Express will originate from Hadapsar railway station. The train’s schedule is expected…
Lucknow: In a significant step towards strengthening the fight against substance abuse, higher education institutions across Uttar Pradesh are set to introduce a two-credit value-added course on drug de-addiction.Acting on directions from the Centre, UP’s higher education department has instructed all universities, public and private; and colleges to implement the course with immediate effect, integrating…
Former minister Rajendra Singh Gudha rests on road after falling sick Fomer Minister Gudha Falls Sick During Protest Former minister Rajendra Singh Gudha rests on road after falling sick Jhunjhunu: Villagers in Jhunjhunu district staged a major protest Monday against a govt move to rename Islampur as Shrirampur, with a large crowd undertaking a nearly…
NEW DELHI: Days after directing food businesses to stop using staple pins in food packaging, the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has ordered restaurants, food processors and other food establishments to immediately discontinue the use of rusted, corroded, chipped and damaged knives, blades and cutting equipment.The advisory issued on Monday follows reports…
