CATEGORIES

Work for people, Shah tells cops in Northeast

Says police need to change approach as insurgency has been tackled

2 injured in parcel bomb explosion in Ahmedabad, family feud suspected

TWO people were injured when a parcel bomb exploded at a residence in the Sabarmati area of Ahmedabad, Gujarat, Police said on Saturday.

AGITATOR TO VICTIM & A BRUSH WITH GANDHI

MID the melee and uproar at Makar Dwar of Parliament, the image of Pratap Chandra Sarangi, frail and bloodied, with a handkerchief pressed against his forehead, evoked a strange sense of irony. It felt as though the wheels of time had come to a full circle for the BJP MP from Balasore.

Govt to check commercial viability of D2M tech

AFTER the \"reasonably successful\" preliminary trials of direct-to-mobile (D2M) technology - telecast of live TV channels on smartphones without an internet connection - Prasar Bharati has sent a detailed proposal with findings to the government to seek approval for initiating large-scale testing to check its commercial feasibility.

Indian skills will help build 'New Kuwait': PM

Modi addresses diaspora, meets 101-year-old former IFS officer Mangal Sain Handa after granddaughter's request

Cong launches campaign to uphold Ambedkar's legacy, lines up rallies

TAKING the Ambedkar row from Parliament to streets, the Congress launched a nationwide campaign on Saturday.

No grounds to reject Oppn's no-trust notice against V-P

THERE is no constitutional ground to reject the impeachment notice submitted by the Opposition seeking the removal of Vice-President and Rajya Sabha Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar, said constitutional expert and former Lok Sabha secretary general PDT Achary.

Net forest cover rises, but decreases in biodiverse regions like Western Ghats

INDIA's net forest coverage increased by 1,445 square kilometers during 2021-23, but it lost the natural forest density in biodiverse-rich Western Ghats, Northeast, open natural ecosystems and mangrove forests, according to the biennial data released by the Central government on Saturday.

PROTECT SOIL AFTER A YEAR OF LANDSLIDES

YEAR 2024 saw huge landslides in several places across India, causing death, injury and devastation to people and animals.

THE RISE & RISE OF AMBEDKAR AS AN ICON

HE fracas over an insult to Bhimrao Ramji Ambedkar leading to fisticuffs between the members of the ruling coalition and the opposition within the parliament complex underlined two distinctive trends.

GST Council adds destination state to online purchase bills

THE 55th GST Council meeting, held in Jaisalmer, Rajasthan decided to include the destination state in online purchase bills, addressing a long-standing demand from the Kerala government.

Lack of facilities, 'public resistance' land state in grip of med-waste crisis

Only 70 tonnes treated daily; govt in dark about number of waste generators, say sources

Faecal contamination found in drinking water in Taliparamba

Health department is planning to extend jaundice source inspections to entire district

Hemant Soren leaves Bekal after 4-day stay

Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren left for his home state after visiting Bekal on Saturday.

Six found guilty in Abdul Salam murder case

THE Kasaragod Additional District Sessions Court has found six individuals guilty of the brutal murder of Abdul Salam (27), a resident of Peral.

Mission anganwadi rolling in rapid phase

MISSION Anganwadi, the current initiative undertaken by the Kasaragod development package (KDP), is actively engaged in a comprehensive search to identify suitable land for the establishment of anganwadi, which have been working in rental buildings.

Kozhikode navy officer among two recognised for outstanding voyage

LIEUTENANT Commanders Dilna K and Roopa Alagirisamy, currently on a mission to sail around the globe, have bagged the prestigious Admiral Ram-das Trophy 2024 for the outstanding voyage of the year.

JUMBO CALENDARS ARE HERE FOR A RARE CAUSE

Initiative aimed at supporting mahouts who picked up injuries while caring for elephants

State govt seeks special packages at Centre's pre-budget consultation

A special package of ₹24,000 crore and ₹2,000 assistance for Wayanad rehabilitation were among the demands made by the state at the pre-budget consultation held by the Union government.

Students with disabilities strike gold with wholesome products

\"WE are different but not less.\" This is the motto of the Centre for Early Intervention Rehabilitation and Research (CEIRR), Perumbavoor, which works with persons with disabilities (PwDs). And through its actions, the institute is showing it means what it says.

Implement Forest Bill sans dilution, CSI tells state govt

AT a time when the Syro-Malabar Church has launched a protest against the Kerala Forest Amendment Bill, 2024, the Church of South India (CSI) has come out in support of the bill.

Ho, Ho, Ho! This X'mas, spread joy with personalised Santa greetings

SIX tech-savvy youths from the state have come together to develop an Artificial Intelligence-based web application designed to send personalised Christmas greetings and messages in Santa Claus' voice.

MVD: PVT VEHICLES MAY BE LENT TO FRIENDS & KIN IN EXIGENCIES

PUTTING an end to misinterpretations and concerns over the use of private and rental vehicles, the transport commissioner has said that private vehicles may be used by the owners' family members or friends without being deemed a violation.

Rule tweak cuts access to certain poll documents

Congress says it will challenge it in court

Pegasus liable in WhatsApp suit: US court

WITH a US court finding Israel's NSO Group — which sells spyware Pegasus — liable in a lawsuit filed by WhatsApp in 2019 flagging breaches in devices, snooping is back on the front burner, including in India.

Love-all start: Sindhu-Sai set for match close to heart

THERE is always a sprinkling of condiments to add flavour to a celebrity marriage. The brouhaha it generates is sometimes bewildering. When P V Sindhu announced her engagement and marriage to a Hyderabad entrepreneur, interest grew as the date of marriage neared, especially surrounding the identity of her to-be-husband Venkata Datta Sai.

Call for Nexus Approach as Climate Change, Biodiversity Loss Interlinked

The actual lead of the main article is not extracted.

2024

2024

MAPPING FLOOD, DROUGHT RISKS OF INDIAN DISTRICTS

A new report from the Department of Science and Technology and the Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation, quantified the vulnerability of each district in the country to climate change so as to develop actionable pathways to mitigate them and evolve sustainable solutions.

Brison double helps Goa sink toppers Bagan

FC GOA extended their unbeaten streak to seven games with a 2-1 win over league leaders Mohun Bagan Super Giant in the Indian Super League at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Goa on Friday.