KOLKATA: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday said he was “confident” of a “historic change” in Bengal after the elections and that he would be back in the state to attend the swearing-in of a BJP govt.“I sensed the mood of the people of Bengal wherever I went. I am confident that I have to…
Panaji: Following a petition from students, the directorate of education (DoE) on Monday issued a circular directing higher secondary schools not to charge more than Rs 100 for prospectus-cum-admission forms.The students had petitioned that some higher secondary schools charge up to Rs 1,000 for the prospectus.“It has been brought to the notice that certain schools…
Ahmedabad: As mercury stayed well above 40°C in Ahmedabad and many parts of Gujarat for the past coupel of weeks, the demand for electricity rose to record-high levels. On April 25, Saturday, the peak power demand in the state was at 25,360 megawatts (MW). The ongoing heatwave-like conditions are impacting the power consumption patterns across…
Chandigarh: With the ministry of housing and urban affairs (MoHUA) granting in-principle approval, Chandigarh’s 1,263-km sewerage network — much of it five to six decades old — is set for a comprehensive overhaul. The Chandigarh municipal corporation (MC) has estimated the cost of the project at around Rs 1,000 crore.The project will be implemented under…
Pune: A coach of Mumbai-Solapur Vande Bharat Express derailed while entering Pune station around 7.15pm on Monday, blocking the main line between Mumbai and Pune. No one was injured. Eight to nine train arrivals were affected.One Vande Bharat passenger said they had to sit in the train for over 90 minutes before being told to…
Shillong: The North Garo Hills district police have foiled an abduction attempt and rescued a local businessman in a swift and coordinated operation, officials said on Monday.A statement issued by the office of the superintendent of police said the incident took place at 3pm on Saturday.The Bajengdoba Police Station received inputs villagers in the Bolsong…
Lucknow: Lucknow University (LU) is set to introduce an alumni-funded support system aimed at assisting economically weaker students who struggle to meet rising educational expenses.The initiative seeks to create an alumni network through which former students can directly contribute towards tuition fees of meritorious yet financially disadvantaged learners.The proposed model is designed to bridge the…
A man is caught in a dust storm in the city Monday evening Times News Network A man is caught in a dust storm in the city Monday evening Jaipur: Severe heatwave continued to grip large parts of Rajasthan Monday, with temperatures soaring well above normal across western, northern and central districts. The desert city…
NEW DELHI: Delhi HC Monday ended criminal proceedings against Godfrey Phillips India CMD Bina Modi, her personal security guard Surendra Prasad, and senior lawyer Lalit Bhasin in connection with the alleged assault on her son Samir during a board meeting in 2024, after Samir withdrew the charges.Samir, appearing through video conference, informed Justice Saurabh Banerjee…
King Charles III will on Tuesday deliver a rare address to a joint session of the US Congress, where he is expected to call for “reconciliation and renewal” in ties between the United States and United Kingdom, amid strains over the Iran war.The address, the first by a British monarch since Queen Elizabeth II’s speech…
