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U'khand launches first wine tourism initiative

THE Uttarakhand government has officially launched its first wine production unit in Kotdwar to promote wine tourism under its new excise policy.

55L women await financial aid under Soren's 'Maiyan Samman Yojana'

JHARKHAND women still await the financial assistance of increased ₹2,500 under the 'Maiyan Samman Yojana'. Despite the promise made by JMM to credit the increased amount in their bank accounts on December 11, nearly 55 lakh women all over the state are still waiting for the money.

Govt efforts, community role behind expanded green cover in Chhattisgarh

RESOLUTE efforts and aggressive result-driven approach on biodiversity protection and environmental-forest conservation evidently led to the remarkable increase in forest and tree cover in Chhattisgarh, as per the findings of the India State of Forest Report 2023.

Powercut adds to JK winter woes

Frequent loadshedding forces people to resort to traditional Kangris, bukharis, hamams

431 arrested in Assam in phase 3 of crackdown against child marriages

THE Assam police arrested 431 people for their alleged involvement in child marriage cases.

500 enemy properties encroached in Bengal: MHA

THE Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) data has revealed that out of the total 4,376 enemy properties in West Bengal, over 500 of them are encroached by illegal occupants and the authorities initiated eviction proceedings only in cases of 49 such assets so far.

'Erosion of EC integrity': Kharge on poll rule tweak

CONGRESS president Mallikarjun Kharge on Sunday launched an attack on the government for tweaking an election rule to prevent public inspection of certain electronic documents, alleging it is part of the Narendra Modi government's \"systematic conspiracy\" to destroy the institutional integrity of the Election Commission.

India, Kuwait bolster defence ties

During PM Modi's visit, MoUs signed to boost trade, sports and cultural cooperation

No data on aid given to families of docs who died during Covid, shows RTI reply

THE Centre has refused to share data on compensation given this year to the number of families of doctors, who succumbed to Covid-19 during the first and second waves, according to an RTI reply.

Retired military dogs to spread joy for special kids

IN a major role change, the canine soldiers of the Indian Army will now serve children after completion of their service to the nation.

BJP clears air, says NDA to fight Bihar assembly elections under Nitish, Modi

BIHAR Deputy Chief Minister and BJP leader Samrat Choudhary said on Sunday that the NDA will contest the assembly polls in Bihar next year under the leadership of Chief Minister Nitish Kumar and Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

WHEN FESTIVALS HOP OVER RELIGIOUS LINES

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BANGLADESH STIRRING TROUBLE TO HIDE CRISIS

Bangladesh is heading toward an alarming economic situation. Its future now hinges on a delicate balance of domestic political developments and international interventions

Vandals attack Allu Arjun's house, 6 arrested

Actor's security manhandled; accused say they wished to draw Arjun's attention to get compensation for stampede victim

HC tells govt to consider plea on maintenance of tourist spots in Kumari

THE Madurai Bench of the Madras High Court recently directed the secretary of municipal administration and Kanniyakumari collector to consider and take a decision expeditiously on a plea seeking repair and maintenance of the public roads, platforms at Kanniyakumari Bus Stand and other tourist places in the Kanniyakumari Town Panchayat.

Inflammatory posts on Nellai court murder: 3 cases filed

THE Tirunelveli Taluk police registered three cases against persons of different castes for social media posts allegedly inciting communal tensions over the murder of one Mayandi near the entrance of the Tirunelveli court complex on Friday.

Armed police to be deployed at all TN courts

FOLLOWING the murder of a man near the court in Tirunelveli district, DGP Shankar Jiwal has directed the deployment of armed police at all court complexes in the state.

VIT ranked 396 in QS world univ rankings

VIT has secured 396th rank in QS World University Rankings: Sustainability 2025 released recently, a statement issued by the institute said.

Childline workers' salaries increased after 1-year delay

AFTER a delay of a year, the Department of Child Welfare and Special Services has increased the salaries of child-line workers across the state.

A WALK DOWN MEMORY LANE OF MK'S POLITICAL ACUMEN, SHARP WIT

(Top) A file pic of M Karunanidhi in the Assembly; (Left) CM MK Stalin releasing the book recently | EXPRESS

Annamalai, Poyyamozhi spar over edu fund allocation

DENYING charges over allocation of funds for the education department, School Education Minister Anbil Mahesh Poyyamozhi dismissed the allegations that internet bills for district education offices have not been paid leading to suspension of connections.

Betrayal has been watchword of EPS's political career: Stalin

CM slams Edappadi for not flaying Shah's Ambedkar comment or centre for tungsten mining

Hopes return but nightmare of Dec 26 remains

Can one really get over loss of loved ones & cherished homes? Thousands of families continue struggle to find answer

Youth assaults 9-year-old SC boy for 'scribbling on car' in Tiruppur, held

DISTRICT police arrested a 25-year-old youth who attacked a 9-year-old SC boy for allegedly scribbling on the dust of his car near Avinashi.

Former inmates of children's home reunite ahead of anniv

In a heartwarming reunion ahead of the 20th anniversary of the 2004 Indian Ocean Tsunami, former inmates of the Annai Sathya Government Children's Home gathered on Sunday to relive their shared memories and express gratitude to those who stood by them during the disaster.

Obstinate Guv delays V-C appointment: Teachers

THE Association of University Teachers (AUT) on Sunday expressed serious concerns over the inordinate delay and the \"unwarranted intervention\" of Governor R N Ravi, who is also the chancellor of state universities, in the appointment of vice-chancellors (V-C).

IMA to launch job portal on Friday

THE Indian Medical Association (IMA) has developed an online platform called 'Doctors Employment Exchange', in an effort to generate jobs for doctors in the private sector within the country and abroad.

Atrocities in the name of Dharma due to ignorance

DAYS after expressing concern over the resurgence of temple-mosque disputes threatening to disrupt communal harmony, Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) chief Mohan Bhagwat on Sunday said that all acts of persecution and atrocities committed in the name of Dharma (religion) were due to lack of true comprehension of Dharma.

2-year 'probation' for new drivers in Kerala soon

STARTING next year, it won't be all smooth sailing for those receiving their driver's licence in Kerala.

I Know How to Play Real Characters

Jennifer Lopez speaks to Katie Ellis on how Unstoppable made her realise that she can overcome anything in life