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Green Building Congress launched

CII Indian Green Building Council (IGBC) on Thursday officially launched its annual 22nd edition of the Green Building Congress which aims to promote sustainable building practices and technologies.

Beach and booze: Karnataka to go the Goa way

Now, the Karnataka government wants to go the Goa way and relax rules when it comes to alcohol consumption. Insisting that beach and booze equal more tourists, the officials are considering proposals to put up shacks selling alcohol as well as tented accommodations on the beaches in an effort to boost tourism.

Freedom fighters celebrate 77th anniv of Mysore Chalo movement

The Mysore District and City Freedom Fighters Association celebrated the 77th Mysore Chalo anniversary on Thursday.

Pathan is Cong pick for Shiggaon bypoll

Congress on Thursday announced Yasir Ahmed Khan Pathan as the party's candidate for the November 13 Assembly bypoll from Shiggaon segment.

HDK's son Nikhil named NDA candidate

JD(S) leader Nikhil Kumaraswamy was on Thursday announced as the NDA candidate for the November 13 Assembly bypolls from Channapatna, a seat vacated by his father and Union Minister H D Kumaraswamy after being elected to Lok Sabha.

3 new judges appointed to AP High Court

Three new Judges have been appointed to Andhra Pradesh High Court on Thursday.

BJP 'Maha Dharna' against Musi rejuvenation project today

Stepping up its campaign against the Congress government's alleged anti-poor attitude in Musi river rejuvenation project here, the BJP in Telangana said it would organise a 'Maha Dharna' on Friday.

Palnadu borewells to be sealed, water supply through tankers

To mitigate the problems caused by diarrhoea, Minister Ponguru Narayana instructed officials to seal all borewells and to supply drinking water through water tankers.

Tummala expresses interest in establishing a seed garden in Telangana

Minister for Agriculture Tummala Nageswara Rao on Thursday expressed interest in establishing a seed garden in Telangana and said exploring future possibilities for this endeavor.

Land acquisition for highway projects in three months

The Andhra Pradesh government is overseeing the progress of 129 National Highway projects, covering a total of 3,300 kilometers, at a cost of Rs. 76,000 crores.

Rail infra projects worth Rs 83,000 cr undertaken by South Central Railway : Union Minister Kishan Reddy

Union Minister G Kishan Reddy on Thursday said works for various ongoing infrastructure developmental projects and 15 final location surveys in South Central Railway (SCR) jurisdiction have been undertaken with a cost of around Rs 83,000 crore.

Cracker sellers must have licence

Firecrackers shop owners must have obtained the temporary trade license from the Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHMC), said GHMC Commissioner K Ilambarithi on Thursday.

Booster for mining, 2 jetties okayed at Quepem, Sanguem

As Goa gears up to recommence full-fledged iron ore mining activities in the State, a green clearance is accorded for construction of two new jetties for handling of ore cargo from the mineral blocks located in and around Quepem and Sanguem talukas.

Key Mhadei panel meeting today

The third meeting of the Mhadei-PRAWAH (Progressive River Authority for Welfare and Harmony) will be held in Goa on Friday.

Now, Goa plans temple tourism with digital outreach

The Tourism Department has geared up to elevate the temple tourism landscape with 'Ekadasha Teertha Circuit', claiming the initiative steps away from conventional temple tours.

Answer sheet found attached to question paper in Bicholim

Board seeks reply from paper setter

Nursing institute in South Goa from next academic year: Rane

A nursing institute is set to be commissioned at the erstwhile heritage edifice of the Hospicio hospital in Margao from next academic year, making it the second such institution run by the government.

Spinal surgery for Darshan

Doctors at the Vijayanagar Institute of Medical Sciences hospital at Ballari have recommended spinal surgery for murder accused Kannada actor Darshan.

Day after arrest, Punjab BJP expels party leader

A day after her arrest in an alleged drug case, the Punjab BJP on Thursday expelled party leader and former legislator Satkar Kaur Gehri for six years.

Disaster risk: TISS to aid Bihar

Alarmed over high incidents of lightning and massive devastation caused by perennial floods, Bihar disaster management authority on Thursday signed an MoU with Tata Institute of Social Sciences, Mumbai to reduce disaster risk.

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Trophy Tour for Asian Women Hockey Championship reaches Lakhisarai

The Trophy Tour for the upcoming Asian Women's Hockey Championship 2024, set to take place in Rajgir, made its grand stop at Lakhisarai on Thursday.

RJD 'witch hunts' Nitish over hooch tragedies

RJD on Thursday attacked chief minister Nitish Kumar over recent hooch tragedies, alleging that JD (U) meant 'Jahan Daru Unlimited' even as party leaders named RJD as 'Rashtriya Jahrila Dal'.

Sebi chief skips PAC meeting

Securities and Exchanges Board of India chairperson Madhabi Puri Buch, who was accused by the Congress of holding an office of profit at ICICI bank despite heading the market regulator, on Thursday skipped a meeting of the Public Accounts Committee which is chaired by Congress general secretary and MP K.C. Venugopal.

Canada's silence akin to encouraging terrorism: Recalled Indian envoy Verma

In a direct attack on Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's support to Khalistani elements, India's recalled envoy Sanjay Verma said not acting against the separatist criminals is akin to encouraging them.

Space sector start-ups to get ₹1kcr fund

Cabinet also okays doubling of railway line in Bihar for better connectivity to Nepal, and a new line to Amaravati

All in the family: Now, BJP fields Akhilesh's relative

The BJP has announced candidates for seven of the nine seats in the upcoming Uttar Pradesh assembly by-elections, setting up a high-stakes contest against the Samajwadi Party (SP).

Sailing Strong: The Global Impact of India's Shipbuilding Industry

India has a rich maritime history, and its shipbuilding industry has long played a crucial role in global trade and naval defence.

India celebrates with Reliance Digital's Festival of Electronics

This Deepavali, Reliance Digital's 'Festival of Electronics' sale is set to elevate India's festive celebrations with blockbuster deals on consumer electronics.

IndusInd Bank Q2 profit dips 40% to ₹1,331 cr

IndusInd Bank on Thursday reported a 40 per cent decline in net profit at Rs 1,331 crore for the quarter ended September 30, 2024.