Chandigarh: Flagging lack of progress for nearly four years, French development agency Agence Française de Développement (AFD) has written to the department of economic affairs (DEA), Union ministry of finance, seeking an early meeting to discuss cancellation of the proposed pan-city 24×7 water supply project in Chandigarh.In its communication, AFD said the move would trigger…
Pune: The ambitious underground tunnel project, envisioned to revolutionise the city’s traffic flow, will now be jointly executed by the PMC and the PMRDA.Chief minister Devendra Fadnavis has announced that a Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV) will be formed to oversee the project, with the Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) taking the lead as most of the…
Surat: The directorate of revenue intelligence (DRI) on Saturday seized 8.5kg of hydroponic cannabis (ganja), valued at about Rs 2.80 crore, at Surat International Airport and arrested the 22-year-old passenger in whose checked-in baggage the contraband was found.The passenger was identified as Kamal Roshan Lal, a resident of Saharanpur in Uttar Pradesh. According to officials,…
Dimapur: The Nagaland govt has banned the display of religion or NGO-based slogans, signage, stickers and other unauthorised identifiers on both private and public vehicles. The restriction applies unless such displays are specifically permitted under the provisions of the Motor Vehicles Act and Rules.In an order, Robert Longchari, the commissioner and secretary to the Nagaland…
From left, Union Ministers Rajnath Singh, Amit Shah, JP Nadda, BJP president Nitin Nabin, and Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath during the swearing-in ceremony of party leader Suvendu Adhikari, unseen, as he becomes West Bengal’s first BJP Chief Minister, in Kolkata, West Bengal, Saturday Lucknow: Extending his best wishes to newly appointed Bengal CM…
Jaipur: A 22-year-old MBBS student was found hanging at the New R D Hostel of Sawai Man Singh Medical College early Saturday morning, police said. The deceased has been identified as Nitin Yadav, 22, a final-year medical student and resident of Alwar.Police said Yadav lived in a rented flat near Nayla House with four friends…
A former visa officer shares dos and don’ts for visa interviews. Getting a US visa has gradually become a stroke of luck as the rate of denials is high. Sometimes there are legitimate reasons, sometimes the visa officers just doubt that the applicant may not return to their home countries, and sometimes, it is just…
The trailer for ‘Drishyam 3’, starring Mohanlal, has been unveiled and it looks like it has stirred up quite a bit of excitement among fans. This is because the third part of this gripping saga, which was helmed by Jeethu Joseph, is just as enthralling and emotional as the previous two parts. Since the release…
Kumar Sangakkara and Jofra Archer (Image credit: X) NEW DELHI: Rajasthan Royals pacer Jofra Archer looked furious and visibly frustrated after bowling a wayward opening over against Gujarat Titans during their IPL 2026 clash at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium.Archer endured a nightmare start, conceding 18 runs in an 11-ball opening over – one of the…
General:It feels like the week’s high point lands on your lap today. The Moon warms your public image, and Jupiter’s friendly look brings applause without you chasing it too hard. You’ll notice it in small ways, a neighbour greeting you with extra respect, or a senior at a society meeting calling you by name.Some happiness…
