Khora set for Rs 12 crore power revamp | Noida News

Noida: In Khora’s maze of congested lanes, where homes have multiplied faster than the infrastructure, the demand for electricity has surged. The strain on the ageing distribution network has meant frequent outages.That could soon change: the state’s power corporation has sanctioned Rs 12 crore to strengthen Khora’s electricity network, raising hopes that the locality’s power…

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More Narmada water for farmers | Ahmedabad News

Gandhinagar: Gujarat govt has decided to release additional water from the Narmada project for irrigation during the ongoing kharif season while directing officials to closely monitor drinking water availability amid concerns over rainfall and reservoir inflows.The decision was taken at a high-level review meeting chaired by Chief minister Bhupendra Patel.To ensure adequate water reaches farmers…

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PU researcher’s curcumin absorption tech gets US patent | Chandigarh News

Chandigarh: Panjab University (PU) has been granted a US patent for a technology developed by Prof Indu Pal Kaur and her research team to improve the solubility, stability and absorption of curcumin, a compound found in turmeric.US Patent No. 12,599,572, titled “Solid Lipid Nanoparticles of Curcumin”, covers the preparation and composition of solid lipid nanoparticles…

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Pune becomes first Indian city to launch Google-powered traffic management system | Pune News

Pune: The city traffic police have become the first in the country to implement an online traffic management system in collaboration with Google India.“Last year, the state govt signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Google India, following which a traffic application — Trafficure — was developed. The app leverages Google Maps to identify real-time…

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‘What can I do at this age?’ Evicted Fancy Bazar vendors seek a way back to work | Guwahati News

Guwahati: The eviction of roadside traders from Fancy Bazar after parts of the commercial hub were declared no-vending zones has left them struggling to find alternative spaces to continue their livelihoods.Following repeated complaints about congestion in one of the city’s busiest commercial hubs, the housing and urban affairs department announced that SS Road, MS Road…

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1.677 kg hydroponic weed worth Rs 1.67 crore seized at Lucknow airport | Lucknow News

Lucknow: A passenger was detained at Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport in Lucknow after his travel pattern raised suspicion during immigration clearance.Customs Air Intelligence Unit officers recovered 1.677 kg of hydroponic weed worth around Rs 1.67 crore from his luggage.The passenger, a resident of Malihabad in Lucknow, arrived on Flight WY-265 from Muscat on Friday…

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