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Green cess in U'khand on outside pvt vehicles

IN a proactive step towards environmental conservation, the Uttarakhand government is gearing up to impose a green cess on private vehicles entering the state from other regions.

Amid royal dispute, Udaipur's temple introduces dress code for women

UDAIPUR'S iconic Eklingji temple has introduced a new dress code, prohibiting visitors from wearing short clothing such as mini-skirts, bermudas, and night suits.

INDIA bloc will hold talks to take call on Mamata as leader, says Tejashwi

The main opposition in Bihar-Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD)-on Sunday appeared non-committal on West Bengal Chief Minister and Trinamool Congress leader Mamata Banerjee's willingness to lead the 'INDIA' bloc.

Maoists kill another woman in Bijapur dist

Killing of three youths triggered the campaign against PLFI members in Chaibasa area

800 sewage treatment plants enrolled for rating under Jal Amrit Scheme

WITHIN a few weeks of its launch, more than 800 Sewage Treatment Plants (STP) from different states and UTs have been enrolled for assessment under Centre's ambitious 'Jal Amrit' scheme.

Strain in Iran-Israel ties a concern, says EAM

Jaishankar says India keen on Red Sea conflict mitigation as trade hit, calls for deeper cooperation in Gulf, Mediterranean

Tough task for sleuths as black cocaine flown by air

The air route has become a dominant way of smuggling drugs, as the most expensive drug, black cocaine, is brought to the country through international passenger and cargo flights, officials said on Sunday.

BNP for India goods boycott; anti-Bangla rallies in Bengal

A day ahead of foreign secretary Vikram Misri's official visit to Dhaka, six members of Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) on Sunday submitted a memorandum to the Indian High Commission there, raising concerns against anti-Bangladesh incidents in its neighbourhood.

UP man returns after serving Russian army in Ukraine war, says 25 still stuck

AFTER serving in the Russian army for eight months in the war with Ukraine, Rakesh Yadav from Azamgarh in Uttar Pradesh returned to India and claimed that more than 25 youths from India are still stuck in the conflict zone.

HOW DEVOTION HELPED DISSOLVE KARMA

Story is performed each year around Kartikai Ekadasi in the temple town of Thirukkurungudi, over 70 km from Thoothukudi, by dancer Anita Ratnam's Arangham Trust.

ROAD TO DAMASCUS WAS ALWAYS PAVED WITH BITTER IRONY

The coming years will reveal whether the Syrian people can resist the forces of disintegration and reclaim the nation. Can they unify despite the pulls of Big Power politics?

Winter session of T'gana Legislative Assembly begins today

Congress govt is expected to table amendments to several laws, including changes to the MAUD Act and the GHMC Act to grant special powers to HYDRAA

Odisha CM starts input subsidy disbursement

CHIEF Minister Mohan Charan Majhi launched an ₹800 input subsidy for farmers, in addition to the ₹2,300 minimum support price (MSP), fulfilling a key BJP election promise at Sohela.

High hopes for Hyd's struggling realty in New Year

AFTER over a year of subdued activity, Hyderabad's real estate sector is gradually recovering.

Cyclone Fengal damage: Central team inspects Cuddalore and Pondy

A multi-disciplinary team led by Rajesh Gupta, Joint Secretary of Disaster Management, Ministry of Home Affairs, on Sunday inspected the damage caused by Cyclone Fengal in Cuddalore district.

4 new bathing ghats to come up in R'mundry

THE Rajamahendravaram Municipal Corporation (RMC) and the East Godavari district administration have proposed the construction of four new bathing ghats to accommodate the 8 crore pilgrims expected to visit the city for the upcoming Godavari Pushkarams in 2027.

Varla sees life threat to CM from Vijayasai

TAKING a serious note of the comments of YSRC MP V Vijayasai Reddy on Chief Minister and TDP supremo N Chandrababu Naidu, TDP senior leader Varla Ramaiah said the comments give rise to doubts that a conspiracy is being hatched threatening the life of Chief Minister.

MAKE ENERGY CONSERVATION WEEK A SUCCESS: BEE TO AP

The Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE) under the Ministry of Power, Government of India, has called for an all-encompassing participation in the upcoming National Energy Conservation Week, scheduled to take place from December 14 to 20.

No communal conflict in Rayachoti, asserts SP

ANNAMAYYA district SP V Vidyasagar Naidu clarified that there was no communal conflict in Rayachoti, and there was no truth in reports circulating on social media in this regard.

IMD forecasts heavy rains in AP on Dec 11, 12

UNDER the influence of the low-pressure area over the southeast Bay of Bengal, heavy rains are forecast for two days in isolated places of South Coastal Andhra Pradesh and Rayalaseema districts on December 11 and 12.

Growing discontent may force Sucharitha to leave YSRCP soon

THE YSRCP is facing another potential exit of senior leader and former Home minister Sucharitha Mekathoti with the growing discontent.

Parent-teacher meets not new: Jagan

YSRCP chief YS Jagan Mohan Reddy on Sunday sharply criticised the TDP-led NDA government for halting transformative reforms in education, staging routine parents' meetings as groundbreaking, and failing to deliver on promises like Amma Vodi, leaving parents burdened with children's educational expenses.

Rice exports increase from Kakinada port

TDP leaders' allegations cast suspicion on impartiality of 3 DSPs; they may be replaced with SP rank officials

Jyothi Surekha stands first in Archery World Series

VENNAM Jyothi Surekha defeated Chen Yu-Ju from Taipei at the Indoor Archery World Series, shining at the Taipei Archery Open on Sunday.

Don't be fooled by middlemen, says SDRF DG on NOCs

DO not be fooled by middlemen, said Pratap Madireddy, Director General of State Disaster Response and Fire Services (SDRF), on the issuance of No Objection Certificates (NOCs).

Govt initiates reforms for better municipal school management

Issues circular reinstating non-teaching staff, and directing ULBs to take up school upkeep

Godavari dists Teacher MLC by-election result today

THE winner of the Teachers' MLC by-election for the erstwhile East and West Godavari district will be announced on Monday after nine rounds of counting.

Crackdown on PDS rice smuggling in Prakasam

IN a continued crackdown on illegal black marketing and transportation of Public Distribution System (PDS) rice, Prakasam district authorities seized large quantities of illegally stored and transported ration rice in multiple raids over the weekend.

Devotional splendour marks third day of Sangeetha Neerajanam

DEVOTIONAL splendour has marked the third day of Krishnaveni Sangeetha Neerajanam at Sri Durga Malleswara Swamy Varla Devasthanam in Vijayawada.

Tenali to get new traffic signals after 30 yrs

Proposals made to install traffic signals at eight places to ease congestion, cater to needs of growing population