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Srinagar- Amid a sharp rise in fire incidents across the Kashmir Valley, particularly Srinagar, the Fire and Emergency Services (F&ES) Department has urged residents not to park their vehicles on roads and lanes during night hours. Officials said that haphazard parking on narrow roads and residential lanes has become a serious obstacle for fire tenders and emergency vehicles, often delaying crucial rescue and firefighting operations. "Vehicles parked on the roads not only obstruct movement but ...Read More >
Karnataka Congress MLA Basavaraj Rayareddy on Monday played down controversy over his remarks about illegal sand mining in the state, telling NDTV's Deepak Bopanna the letter he wrote to Chief Minister Siddaramaiah - in which he named senior government officials - is a "routine matter". The Yelburga MLA was responding to a note to the Chief Minister in which he seemed to point fingers at his own government, alleging that officials from the Department of Mines and Geology are involved in large-s ...Read More >
As AQI reached above 300 in certain areas of the city, the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) held a meeting to review winter preparedness and implementation of air pollution control measures in the National Capital Region and adjoining areas. The commission reviewed the implementation of the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) and statutory directions related to vehicular emissions, industrial emissions and stubble burning. The direction, issued this month, which authorised Deputy Co ...Read More >
Bathinda: The country's primary clean-air body has significantly widened its fight against crop residue burning beyond the traditional hotspots of Punjab and Haryana, instructing authorities in Uttar Pradesh and Rajasthan to intensify monitoring and authorising local magistrates to file criminal complaints against govt officials who fail to stop farmers from torching their fields.The Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) issued the directive after a full commission meeting on Oct 17, now ...Read More >
Ayodhya's Deepotsav this year will be a spectacular blend of tradition and technology. Over 1,100 indigenous drones will illuminate the skies, recreating scenes from the Ramayana. This will be complemented by mesmerizing 3-D holographic laser shows. More than 26 lakh earthen lamps will also light up the ghats of Ram Ki Paidi, promising a grand celebration for devotees. This year's Deepotsav in Ayodhya promises a stunning fusion of tradition and technology, with 1,100 indigenous drones lighting ...Read More >
Deepavali fever has gripped Puducherry with shoppers flocking to various outlets for buying clothes, electronic items, home decor, crackers and confectionery. The traditional shopping areas, including Jawaharlal Nehru Street and adjoining lanes, have started attracting good crowd from Friday evening itself. With just a day to go for the Deepavali celebrations, people in large numbers were seen on the streets from Saturday morning for last minute shopping. "Though some people finished their fes ...Read More >
Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu on Friday directed officials to prepare a comprehensive report on the value of minerals available across the State, emphasising that value addition was key to generating higher revenues. Reviewing the functioning of the Mines Department and the Free Sand Policy at the Secretariat on Friday, the Chief Minister said Andhra Pradesh should emulate models like Odisha, which earns over ₹50,000 crore annually from minerals through value-added process ...Read More >
Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh) [India], October 17 (ANI): With the Diwali festival just around the corner, the firecracker market is all set to light up Madhya Pradesh's capital Bhopal with vibrant colors, sparkling displays, and the growing demand for eco-friendly green fireworks. Firecracker shop owners in Bhopal's biggest market, Bairagarh have fully prepared them for the festive season by observing complete precaution and safety measures. The Fire Control team also inspected the market on Friday a ...Read More >
Ayodhya (Uttar Pradesh) [India], October 17(ANI): Uttar Pradesh Police have been conducting continuous inspections across the city of Ayodhya to ensure the safety of the people ahead of the Deepotsav 2025. Speaking with ANI, Ayodhya SSP Gaurav Grover said, "Continuous inspections of all sites are being conducted by the District Magistrate along with other police and administrative officials, including senior officials, regarding the Deepotsav program. Even today, inspections are carried out for ...Read More >
Handwara, Oct 16: Forest officials of the Forest Protection Force (FPF) foiled a major timber smuggling attempt in the Khanpura block of compartment 40, in Rajwar Range, Handwara on Thursday, officials said. Six accused have been booked after illegal timber was recovered from the area, Assistant Director FPF Manmeet Singh confirmed. Singh said that at around 3:30 am, the team received information about illegal timber extraction. "We immediately rushed to the site with my party. The main accuse ...Read More >
Ayodhya (Uttar Pradesh) [India], October 16 (ANI): The city of Ayodhya is ready to immerse itself in the divine colours of Deepotsav, celebrating the homecoming of Lord Shri Ram. Under the guidance of Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, the Municipal Corporation has undertaken preparations to make this ninth edition of Deepotsav a truly grand and unforgettable event, according to an official release of the State government. This year celebration will not only bathe Ayodhya in the glow of countless ...Read More >
Ayodhya (Uttar Pradesh) [India], October 16 (ANI): The city of Ayodhya is ready to immerse itself in the divine colours of Deepotsav, celebrating the homecoming of Lord Shri Ram. Under the guidance of Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, the Municipal Corporation has undertaken preparations to make this ninth edition of Deepotsav a truly grand and unforgettable event, according to an official release of the State government. This year's celebration will not only bathe Ayodhya in the glow of countles ...Read More >
The Directorate of Tourism, Jammu, in collaboration with ABVIMAS Manali, conducted a six-day paragliding refresher course to promote safe and sustainable adventure tourism across Jammu, including Aithem, Surinsar, and Sanasar. The Tourism department of Jammu and Kashmir is working to introduce Paragliding at various locations, especially in the Jammu region, as many areas in Jammu are suitable for this activity. The Directorate of Tourism, Jammu organised a six-day refresher course for its per ...Read More >
Amritsar: The division among farmers' organisations in Punjab has come to the fore, as several groups staged a statewide protest on Monday demanding govt support, while others distanced themselves from the agitation, stating that they do not agree with all the demands and are not part of the protest.Dr Satnam Singh Ajnala, state general secretary of the Jamhuri Kisan Sabha, said the Sanyukt Kisan Morcha (SKM) was a national-level farmers' organisation led by various prominent farmers' unions tha ...Read More >
Hyderabad: In a crucial move, the Congress govt on Wednesday invited expression of interest (EoI) for the rehabilitation and restoration of designs and drawings of the Medigadda, Annaram, and Sundilla barrages of the Kaleshwaram Lift Irrigation Scheme (KLIS). The irrigation and command area development department has called for empanelment of reputed design agencies for preparing rehabilitation and restoration designs based on investigations conducted under the directions of the National Dam Saf ...Read More >
Sultanpur Lodhi: Work on removing sand and silt from the Baupur Mand area of Sultanpur Lodhi reached a new scale on Tuesday, with around 150 tractors working on the ground to carry out the mega task on a war footing. Most of these tractors were brought by farmers from other parts of Punjab, and 16 of these were brought by 35 farmers from three villages in Sirsa district of Haryana.With tractors working for most of the day, the consumption of diesel is also reaching new heights. The massive opera ...Read More >
New Delhi, Sep 24 (PTI) The red brick industry has urged the government to reduce GST rates to 5 per cent and remove the sector from the Special Composition Scheme. Currently, red bricks under the Special Composition Scheme attract 6 per cent GST and 12 per cent with ITC. The threshold for GST levy is Rs 20 lakh turnover. The new two-slab GST (Goods and Services Tax) structure of 5 per cent and 18 per cent has replaced the earlier four-rate duty regime following the GST Council's sweeping refo ...Read More >
New Delhi, Sep 24 (PTI) The red brick industry has urged the government to reduce GST rates to 5 per cent and remove the sector from the Special Composition Scheme. Currently, red bricks under the Special Composition Scheme attract 6 per cent GST and 12 per cent with ITC. The threshold for GST levy is Rs 20 lakh turnover. The new two-slab GST (Goods and Services Tax) structure of 5 per cent and 18 per cent has replaced the earlier four-rate duty regime following the GST Council's sweeping refo ...Read More >
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], September 23: When it comes to water supply, consumers look for solutions they can trust - especially for high-value, long-term investments like submersible pumps. Recognizing this, Crompton Greaves Consumer Electricals Ltd., India trusted name in consumer electricals, has introduced the DURA Series Submersible Pumps (3W, 4W, and 4VO series). With over 80 years of expertise, the new range is built to ensure durability and reliability, while supporting diverse needs ...Read More >
New Delhi: The Finance Ministry on Tuesday issued a list of frequently asked questions (FAQs) to provide a more detailed explanation on the tax rate cuts that have been announced as part of the GST 2.0 reforms. Q1. Is it required to recall and re-label MRP on medicines already in the supply chain before 22nd September, 2025? How will the re-labelling be implemented? Answer: The National Pharmaceutical Pricing Authority (NPPA) vide OMs dated 12.9.2025 and13.9.2025 have clarified the following: ...Read More >
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin on Friday opposed the exemption of atomic mineral mining from public consultation and urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to withdraw the office memorandum issued by the Union Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change. Tamil Nadu's coastal districts are endowed with deposits of Rare Earth Elements embedded in beach sand systems, and these coasts are ecologically fragile and highly vulnerable, he said. "Policy changes of such significance must be de ...Read More >
Gurgaon: CM Nayab Singh Saini has mandated stringent measures against irregularities found in the tendering process for the Basai water treatment plant (WTP) project. On Friday, he instructed that the GMDA chief engineer, who was responsible for the oversight, be formally charge-sheeted. The project, which is expected to be delayed by at least six months, has seen its tendering process annulled. The Basai plant part 2, planned to span 77.2 acres opposite the current Basai facility, is set to bec ...Read More >
Chennai: Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin on Friday wrote to Prime Minister Narendra Modi objecting to exemption from public consultation for atomic mining projects. He cited an Office Memorandum issued by the Impact Assessment Division of the Ministry of Environment, whereby all mining projects of atomic minerals notified in Part B and critical and strategic minerals notified in Part D of the First Schedule of the Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Act have been exempted from ...Read More >
Pathankot, Sep 12 (SocialNews.XYZ) In the wake of unprecedented floods that wreaked havoc across Punjab, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has assured farmers of the border village Thinda that they will be compensated for every grain lost to the disaster. Visiting the worst-affected areas, PM Modi interacted with locals and village representatives, offering both solace and substantial support. In Thinda, floodwaters reached alarming levels, inundating homes up to 4 to 5 feet. Fields once brimming wi ...Read More >
Chennai, Sep 12 (PTI) Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin on Friday urged the Centre to immediately withdraw the September 8 Office Memorandum exempting the requirement of public consultation for all mining projects of atomic minerals. Also, he reiterated Tamil Nadu's commitment to contributing to the nation's strategic and defence requirements, as has always been done in the past. The Office Memorandum (internal communication) was issued by the Environment Impact Assessment Division of the M ...Read More >
On the eve of Vinayaka Chavithi, Warangal's micro-sculptor Ajay Kumar Mattewada unveiled a marvel -- a tiny sculpture of a dancing Lord Ganesh on the tip of an eyelash. Famous for his ability to carve inside the eye of a needle, on strands of human hair and even on the head of a pin, Ajay's latest creation once again highlights his extraordinary precision and artistry. The sculpture of dancing Ganesh measures only 0.37 mm (370 microns) in height and is completely invisible to the naked eye, req ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], August 29 (ANI): With the Ganesh Chaturthi festivities gaining momentum across the country, people have welcomed Bappa in their own style. Ajay Kumar Mattewada, an internationally acclaimed micro-sculptor from Warangal, created a stunning piece of art by sculpting a dancing Lord Ganesha on the tip of an eyelash. In observance of Vinayaka Chavithi or Ganesh Chaturthi, Mattewade created the microsculpture, measuring only 0.37 mm (370 microns) in height. The creation is complet ...Read More >
HighLevel Brings More than 1000 Global Team Members Together for Landmark Retreat in the Maldives HighLevel team at the retreat 3 min read Last Updated : Jul 18 2025 | 8:05 PM IST NewsVoir New Delhi [India], July 18: HighLevel, the AI-powered all-in-one platform built for agencies, marketers, and entrepreneurs, is bringing more than 1000 team members together for a global company retreat in the Maldives from July 12-20. One of the largest gatherings ever hosted by a fully remote company, the ...Read More >
Bhubaneswar: The Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) on Tuesday launched two online courses on sand art through the SWAYAM platform. The initiative is a collaboration with Padma Shri awardee and internationally-acclaimed sand artist Sudarsan Pattnaik.The two courses, titled 'Introduction to Sand Art' and 'Principles and Formats of Sand Art', were designed and delivered by Pattnaik himself, bringing his decades of experience and global acclaim in sand sculpting into a structured online ...Read More >
Bareilly (UP), Jul 17 (PTI) A teacher from Bahedi district, who went viral recently after reciting a poem mentioning Kanwar Yatra, approached the police on Thursday stating a threat to his life from anti-social elements. A case has been registered at Bahedi police station based on a complaint from Dr Rajneesh Kumar Gangwar, a teacher at MGM Inter College in the district. According to Circle Officer Arun Kumar Singh, Gangwar's complaint says that ever since his recitation of the poem 'Tum Kanwa ...Read More >
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