• India
  • November 17, 2024
River Adi Ganga Gomti Pollution: NGT Directs Authorities To Take Expeditious Steps To Tap Drains

New Delhi: The National Green Tribunal (NGT) has directed authorities in Uttar Pradesh to take expeditious steps to tap untapped drains, besides taking all possible measures to maintain the riverine ecology of the Adi Ganga Gomti river in Jaunpur district. The green body was hearing a matter regarding the drying up of the river and its chemical pollution, which has caused the death of…

  • India
  • November 17, 2024
Two Railway Bedroll Boys Nabbed in Tripura With 298 Kg of Dry Cannabis

Agartala: In a success for law enforcement agencies, two persons were arrested with 24 cartons of cannabis at the Agartala Railway Station, an official statement said on Sunday. The accused have been identified as Bittu Kumar (27) and  Ankul Kumar (23), both hailing from Bihar’s Begusarai and Lakhisarai district respectively. Both Were Working As Bedroll Boys In Deoghar Express According to officials both…

  • India
  • November 17, 2024
Unemployment, Inflation On Rise In Bjp Regime In Country, Says Tejaswhi

Bokaro: RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav on Sunday alleged that the BJP-led government at the Centre was responsible for rising unemployment and prices of essential commodities. He accused the BJP of spreading hatred. “Unemployment and inflation are on the rise in the country due to wrong policies of the BJP-led government at the Centre. The BJP failed to check the price rise of essential…

  • India
  • November 17, 2024
Sri Lanka’s New Cabinet To Take Oath on November 18 After Landslide Victory In Parliamentary Polls

Colombo: Sri Lanka’s new Cabinet will be sworn in on Monday in the presence of President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, his media office said on Sunday. National People’s Power led by Dissanayake swept the parliamentary elections held on Thursday by winning a two-thirds majority. It also dominated the Jaffna electoral district – the heartland of the nation’s Tamil minority. “The swearing-in of the new…

  • India
  • November 17, 2024
Tomato Prices Dropped By 22% in a Month: Centre

New Delhi: Tomato retail prices have declined significantly, falling by over 22% in just a month, due to an improved supply chain, according to a statement from the Department of Consumer Affairs on Sunday. As of November 14, the average retail price of tomatoes nationwide stood at ₹52.35 per kg, compared to ₹67.50 per kg on October 14.   Key wholesale markets witnessed…

  • India
  • November 17, 2024
Darjeeling Himalayan Railway Resumes Toy Train Service After Four months of Service Shutdown

Siliguri: Darjeeling Himalayan Railway (DHR) resumed its regular toy train services from New Jalpaiguri station to Darjeeling on Sunday after a long suspension.  The 87 km long service had been suspended since July 5, 2024, after a massive landslide damaged the toy train’s railway tracks. “DHR toy train services are very popular not only in India but also among International tourists. So, many…

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  • November 17, 2024
India Successfully Test-Fires Long-Range Hypersonic Missile; Rajnath Describes It As ‘Historic’

New Delhi: In a major boost to its military prowess, India has successfully flight-tested a long-range hypersonic missile off the coast of Odisha, an achievement that has put the country in a select group of nations having the weapon that can strike with extreme speed and evade most air-defence systems. Defence Minister Hails Historic Achievement Defence Minister Rajnath Singh described the missile test on…

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  • November 17, 2024
Intelligence Report States Hemant Soren Sheltering Bangladeshi Infiltrators in Madrasas: BJP

Bokaro: Attacking the JMM-led coalition government in Jharkhand, Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) president JP Nadda on Sunday accused Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren of harboring Bangladeshi infiltrators in state madrasas.  Nadda claimed that he had received an intelligence report revealing that Soren had facilitated the issuance of legal identity documents to these infiltrators, enabling them to access government benefits. ‘Intel Report States Soren…

  • India
  • November 17, 2024
‘Truth Coming Out’: PM Modi Praises ‘The Sabarmati Report’ Film

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday extended his support to Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday extended his support to Sabarmati Report, a film that he praised for effectively countering misinformation and exposing hidden truths. Taking to social media, PM Modi commended the creators for their efforts in unraveling facts for the public.   The Prime Minister’s comments were shared as…

  • India
  • November 17, 2024
Good News Kolkata! More Metro Trains on Howrah Maidan-Esplanade Stretch from Monday

Kolkata: Amidst the ongoing construction work between Esplanade and Sealdah stations, East-West Metro services on the Howrah Maidan-Esplanade stretch will be increased from Monday, to manage the rush during morning and evening peak hours, an official statement said. At present, 150 trains are plying in the corridor of which 76 are between Howrah Maidan and Esplanade stations and the rest between Howrah Maidan…