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Bengaluru, Mar 12 (PTI) Karnataka Forest Minister Eshwar Khandre told the Legislative Assembly on Thursday that the increase in the population of wild animals like tigers and elephants, amid a decrease in forest cover in the state, is contributing to human-animal conflicts. The minister was responding to questions raised by MLAs, including Leader of the Opposition R Ashoka in the Assembly. "The number of animals has increased. In 1972, Bandipur had 12 tigers. Now, there are 175 tigers. Regardi ...Read More >
Kolkata, Dec 5 (PTI) Once a minister in Mamata Banerjee's first cabinet and today one of TMC's most controversial dissidents, MLA Humayun Kabir has again seized Bengal's political spotlight, this time by planning to lay the foundation of a "Babri Masjid-style" mosque on December 6, the anniversary of the shrine's demolition. For the TMC, his suspension on Thursday was less an act of discipline and more an inevitability. For Kabir, it was the cue he had been rehearsing for months. At 62, Kabir ...Read More >
New Delhi, October 8: A shocking incident has come to light from Delhi, where a woman allegedly poured hot oil on her husband in the national capital. The victim was identified as Dinesh, a 28-year-old pharmaceutical firm worker. Police officials said that the accused woman poured boiling oil and red chilli powder on Dinesh while he was sleeping at his house in Madangir. The alleged act left Dinesh screaming through the dead calm of the night. According to a report in PTI, the alleged incident ...Read More >
Kolkata Weather Alert: The festive spirit in Kolkata may face a wet challenge today, Thursday, 2 October 2025, as the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast heavy to very heavy rainfall in the city and surrounding districts. The rain is likely to disrupt Dashami celebrations and idol immersion processions along the Hooghly river. According to the IMD, rainfall in south Bengal could range from 64.5 mm (heavy) to over 115 mm (very heavy) today. This is expected to aggravate waterloggi ...Read More >
Rajiv Pratap had gone missing on the night of September 18 and his body was found on September 28. ShowQuick Read Summary is AI-generated, newsroom-reviewed * Uttarakhand Police formed an SIT to investigate journalist Rajiv Pratap's death * Rajiv Pratap went missing on September 18 and his body found near Joshiada barrage on September 28 * Postmortem attributed death to internal chest and abdomen injuries, consistent with accident Did our AI summary help? Let us know. Switch To Beeps Mod ...Read More >
Dehradun Sept 30 (UNI) The Uttarakhand police have ruled out any foul play in the death of Uttarkashi journalist Rajiv Pratap, whose body was recovered from Joshiyada Barrage on the Bhagirathi river on September 18, 10 days after he went missing. According to the postmortem report, the 36-year-old journalist died due to internal injuries sustained in an accident. "Internal injuries due to the accident have been inferred as the main cause of the death of journalist Rajiv Pratap in the postmorte ...Read More >
Bengaluru : Titagarh Rail Systems Limited (TRSL), marked a key milestone in its shipbuilding journey with the launch of the third indigenously built Diving Support Craft (DSC) for the Indian Navy. The vessel is part of a series of five DSCs being built by TRSL under the Make in India initiative of the Ministry of Defence. The launch ceremony was graced by Mrs. Kangana Berry, wife of Vice Admiral Suraj Berry, AVSM, NM, VSM, Commander-in-Chief, who performed the traditional naming and launch of t ...Read More >
Mumbai August 29: The re-release of the 2005 superhit movie Parineeta has made its fans thrilled. The movie that starred Vidya Balan, Saif Ali Khan, Sanjay Dutt in important roles marked the actress' debut into Bollywood. Reflecting on the film and talking about Pradeep Sarkar, Saif Ali Khan said, "There's something about seeing a film like Parineeta on the big screen, and I'm excited to see how audiences react. Parineeta will always remain close to my heart for many reasons; it was one of the m ...Read More >
Uttarkashi (Uttarakhand) [India], August 11 (ANI): About 1,278 people have been rescued in operations in Uttarakhand's Dharali, Garhwal Commissioner Vinay Shankar Pandey said on Monday.Commissioner Vinay Shankar Pandey told ANI, "Following a disaster in Dharali, about 1,278 people, including those from other states, stranded at Gangotri Dham, were evacuated. The operation is now complete. Electricity and mobile networks have been restored.He added that the Valley Bridge and road connectivity hav ...Read More >
DEHRADUN: Uttarakhand cabinet on Wednesday gave its nod to a strict Uttarakhand Freedom of Religion (Amendment) Bill, 2025, which provides for a maximum punishment of life imprisonment and fine of up to Rs 10 lakh for "forced conversion". The govt is likely to table the bill in the House, where they have a strong majority, for approval during the three-day monsoon session of assembly commencing on Aug 19.At present, the maximum jail term for such an offence is 10 years and the highest fine is Rs ...Read More >
Uttarkashi (Uttarkashi) [India], August 13 (ANI): The Uttarkashi District Administration in Uttarakhand on Wednesday distributed cheques of immediate relief amount to 112 disaster-affected families of Dharali village. As per the announcement of Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami, each family has been provided with Rs five lakh. The District Administration carried out the distribution of relief cheques as part of the government's efforts to provide support to those affected by the disaster. Ea ...Read More >
New Delhi, Jul 18 (PTI) India's most valuable company Reliance Industries on Friday reported its highest-ever quarterly profit of Rs 26,994 crore for the April-June quarter, reflecting a growth of 78.3 per cent over the year-ago period, driven by consumer businesses and investment sales. The oil-to-retail-to-telecom conglomerate's consolidated net profit attributable to owners of the company stood at Rs 26,994 crore, or Rs 19.95 per share, in April-June 2025 compared to Rs 15,138 crore earnings ...Read More >
Kolkata, Jul 18 (PTI) The Syama Prasad Mookerjee Port (SMPK) Kolkata has partnered with TNS Logi-Park Private Ltd to redevelop and beautify the historic 'Doi Ghat' on the banks of the Hooghly River, furthering its efforts to rejuvenate the city's riverfront. The Doi Ghat holds historical significance as a key landing point for the dairy trade between Howrah and Kolkata. Also Read | PM Kisan Samman Nidhi Yojana 20th Installment Date: Eligible Farmers To Receive INR 2000 Into Their Bank Accounts ...Read More >
Kolkata, Jul 18 (PTI) The Syama Prasad Mookerjee Port (SMPK) Kolkata has partnered with TNS Logi-Park Private Ltd to redevelop and beautify the historic 'Doi Ghat' on the banks of the Hooghly River, furthering its efforts to rejuvenate the city's riverfront. The Doi Ghat holds historical significance as a key landing point for the dairy trade between Howrah and Kolkata. The name Doi Ghat is derived from 'Doi' or curd in Bengali, reflecting its past as a hub where dairy products and other goods ...Read More >
KOLKATA: Syama Prasad Mookerjee Port, Kolkata (SMPK) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone Ltd. (APSEZ) for the redevelopment, restoration, and beautification of Kumartuli Ghat, a culturally significant site on the banks of the Hooghly River. The initiative is part of SMPK's Swachhata drive and marks a major partnership to revive a heritage landmark associated with Bengal's iconic idol-making traditions. The project aims to carry out heritage- ...Read More >
CUTTACK: Food Supplies and Consumer Welfare minister Krushna Chandra Patra had a close shave after his car was involved in a head-on collision with a concrete mixer vehicle at Sandhapur square under Baranga police station on Friday. According to the police, the accident took place at around 9 am when Patra was returning to Bhubaneswar after an event in Dhenkanal. When his car reached Sandhapur square, a concrete mixture-laden truck which was coming from opposite direction collided with it, dama ...Read More >
Guwahati: Chief minister Himanta Biswa Sarma announced a massive healthcare infrastructure overhaul for Assam, while inaugurating the Neotia Bhagirathi Woman and Childcare Centre (NBWCC) in Guwahati here on Thursday.During the event, the Assam CM revealed plans to invest Rs 4000 crore in expanding the Gauhati Medical College & Hospital (GMCH) into a 5000-bed facility.He also praised the newly-inaugurated NBWC centre saying that he was happy that the group had invested in Assam " I am sure that t ...Read More >
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