Waterlogging returned to Silk Board Junction after heavy rain, triggering massive traffic snarls and exposing persistent drainage problems despite recent infrastructure upgrades Bengaluru: For motorists and pedestrians, rain at Silk Board Junction has once again become a warning sign to brace for chaos. Just weeks after the much-hyped inauguration of the double-decker flyover promised smoother…
Ganesh Mani, CEO of Switch Mobility Chennai: Ashok Leyland’s EV arm, Switch Mobility, has turned profitable for the first time, posting a profit after tax of over Rs 100 crore in FY26. The milestone comes as the company emerged as a market leader in electric buses and the 2-4 tonne electric light commercial vehicle (e-LCV)…
Hyderabad: Former minister T Harish Rao alleged that the state govt was quietly reducing its paddy procurement target from 90 lakh metric tonnes (LMT) to 75 LMT. He said that if the govt continues on this path, it may soon declare that procurement has been completed while thousands of farmers are still waiting to sell…
World Bank team reviews Gurgaon’s waste management, pollution-control measures: World Bank team reviews Gurgaon’s waste management, pollution-control measures: World Bank team reviews Gurgaon’s waste management, pollution-control measures: World Bank team reviews Gurgaon’s waste management, pollution-control measures: World Bank team reviews Gurgaon’s waste management, pollution-control measures: World Bank team reviews Gurgaon’s waste management, pollution-control measures: World…
Kolkata: Bengal govt on Friday started disbursing pending dearness allowance (DA) dues to retired state govt employees, sources in the finance department said. The payments currently cover arrears accumulated between April 2008 and Dec 2015.Serving govt employees, however, have not yet started receiving the dues. Officials said the payments are presently being credited only to…
Bhangel elevated road was opened in Nov 2025 Noida: Noida Authority has invited bids to install sound barriers along Bhangel Elevated Road after residents living nearby complained of rising noise pollution since the road opened in Nov 2025. The barriers will use 120mm-thick aluminium soundproof panels filled with high-density rockwool to absorb noise.Officials said the…
The Indian Coast Guard held a state-level maritime search and rescue meeting to review emergency protocols with key agencies The Indian Coast Guard held a state-level maritime search and rescue meeting to review emergency protocols with key agencies The Indian Coast Guard held a state-level maritime search and rescue meeting to review emergency protocols with…
Gorakhpur: The UP govt is revamping the flood protection infrastructure in Gorakhpur by replacing the five-decade-old regulators on the Herbert embankment with modern structures.The initiative, being carried out under the direction of CM Yogi, aims to improve flood management along the Rapti river while also enhancing urban connectivity through a four-lane road project.The 3.9-km-long Herbert…
The move is expected to improve long-distance connectivity from Ahmedabad’s western rail corridor Ahmedabad: Indian Railways has announced the first passenger express train service originating from Gandhigram which is situated in the heart of the city, addressing long-standing demand beyond the two local trains currently serving the Bhavnagar side.The move is expected to improve long-distance…
Ludhiana: Security footage has allowed police to identify the masked robbers who had injured a jewellery store customer critically in Jagraon on Thursday evening before fleeing with valuables worth ₹3.5 lakh.The heist at New Kanda Jewellers on Kacha Malak Road lasted just 90 seconds. CCTV footage captured three men entering the shop, one brandishing a…
