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Navyug tunnel is a gift from Dr Singh, should be named after him: Omar

JAMMU and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Sunday said the Navyug tunnel, which connects Qazigund with Banihal on Srinagar-Jammu National Highway, should be named after late Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh.

Boy rescued from borewell in MP dist, dies

A ten-year-old boy Sumit Meena, who fell into an open bore-well in Madhya Pradesh's Guna district, while flying kite on Saturday afternoon, was rescued after a 16-hour-long operation on Sunday morning.

Kashmir heading for 2 more snow spells in first week of Jan: MeT office

AFTER the season's first major snowfall, Kashmir is expected to experience two more snow spells in the first week of January.

100 Villages Isolated, Schools Shut

Heavy snowfall leads to closure of Badrinath highway, authorities alert • Snow-covered residential area after fresh snowfall in several districts

More patients with vertigo turning to social media for advice, says study

PEOPLE suffering from vertigo in India are increasingly turning to social media to seek information and even treatment and support, a latest study has found.

West Himalayas Record Sharp Rise in Wildfires in a Year

FOREST fires in the Western Himalaya region increased manifold during the wildfire season (November to June) this year, compared to a year ago.

Defence focus in '25: Integrated theatre commands, big-ticket procurements

THE country's defence is at the cusp of a major overhaul, with preparations going on to not only make major organisational changes but also tweak policy for procurement to scale up capabilities.

Ending China standoff high point in '24 foreign policy, Bangla poses a challenge

IN a year marked by geopolitical tensions, India and China ended an over four-and-a-half-year border standoff and announced steps to reduce mistrust even as New Delhi faced fresh challenges after deposed Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina fled the country in the face of a mass movement against her rule.

Dr Singh's ashes immersed in Yamuna; row intensifies

THE ashes of former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh were immersed in the Yamuna river near the Majnu ka Tila Gurdwara on Sunday by his family members as per the Sikh rituals.

Constitution Stood Test of Time: PM

During Mann ki Baat, Modi Announces Launch of Special Website 'constitution75.com'

Leaving Baggage Behind in 2024

Happy New Year, dear readers.

Urban Greenery Answer To Curb Air Pollution

While air pollution is a problem year-round, it worsens during winter due to stagnant weather conditions that trap pollutants near the ground. We need to tackle its root cause

AIADMK IT wing stages protest against sexual assault

MEMBERS of the AIADMK's IT Wing on Sunday staged a demonstration within the Express Avenue Mall by holding placards condemning the Anna University rape incident, saying \"Yaar andha sir,\" \"Save our daughters.\"

Man falls on live wire from coconut tree, dies

A 30-year-old man, while climbing a tree to fetch tender coconut for his pregnant wife, was electrocuted to death after falling on a live electric wire on Sunday.

Man Rebuked for Harassing Granddaughter, Ends Life in Krishnagiri

A 56-year-old man died by suicide near Mathur allegedly after he sexually harassed his granddaughter.

A Vroom of Chaos at Elliot's Beach During Weekends

Tough time for pedestrians at promenade due to unregulated parking of two-wheelers

Reunion efforts fail; orphan calf may be taken to camp

AFTER several attempts to unite an orphaned one and a half month elephant calf with a herd failed, Coimbatore forest division staff plan to send it to Theppakkadu elephant camp in Nilgiris district.

TN govt transfers over 60 police officers in major reshuffle

IN a major reshuffle of police officials, the Tamil Nadu government on Sunday night transferred over 60 officers, making key changes within the Greater Chennai Police (GCP).

Medical negligence: Woman dies day after delivery

A 24-year-old woman from Cuddalore, a day after giving birth to her second child, died on Saturday night allegedly due to a post-operative complication.

State sanctions ₹58 cr in first phase to upgrade hi-tech labs in 175 schools

The School Education Department recently issued a government order sanctioning ₹57.8 crore in the first phase to upgrade hi-tech laboratories in 175 government higher secondary schools across the state.

TN Announces Daily Bus Service Between Vaikom and Chennai

ACTING on the suggestion of Dravidar Kazhagam leader K. Veeramani, the state government has decided to soon launch two direct TNSTC bus services between Chennai and Vaikom for the benefit of those interested in exploring the historical place, said Transport Minister S.S. Sivasankar on Sunday.

Stalin inaugurates ₹33 cr mini TIDEL park in pearl city

CHIEF Minister M K Stalin inaugurated the 63,000-sq ft mini TIDEL park, constructed at an outlay of ₹32.5 crore, in Thoothukudi on Sunday.

Father-son spat: PMK democratic, such talks natural, says Anbumani

Tells media that party discussed plans for protests, strategies for its development, polls

Anna univ to form ‘women warriors’ group inside campus

FOLLOWING the sexual assault of a student on its Guindy campus last week, Anna University is set to form a group of ‘women warriors’ to help build confidence among students to approach deans, heads of departments and other faculty members to resolve their issues, be they related to sexual harassment or academics.

Ties with communists go beyond polls: Stalin

THE ideological ties between the Dravidian movement and communists go beyond elections and both have stood by each other for decades, said Chief Minister M K Stalin on Sunday, during an event held in the city to felicitate prominent CPI leader and centenarian R Nallakannu.

Chess high on year-end as Humpy captures second world rapid title in USA

THERE is a different joy of being a mother. India's Koneru Humpy had won the World Rapid Chess Championship on Saturday but when she spoke about the win a day later, she could not help but speak about her seven-year-old daughter.

Tax Dept To Tap Digi Yatra Data To Go After Evaders

If you are a frequent user of Digi Yatra app but don't file income tax returns, don't be surprised if you get a notice from the tax department.

Narrow escape for passengers as Air Canada jet catches fire

ANOTHER aviation tragedy was averted on Saturday night after an Air Canada flight suffered a suspected landing gear failure and a part of it caught fire as it skidded down the runway of Canada's Halifax airport.

179 killed as South Korean plane crash-lands, erupts into fireball

Two crew members of Bangkok-Muan flight survive; landing gear glitch, bird hit suspected

Shining with Poise and Passion

In its 30th edition, the Devi Awards was a gala show of power, talent and achievement, recognising and celebrating women from across the spectrum