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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.

Cleanest city Indore sees dip in migratory birds

ARRIVAL of migratory birds, particularly ducks and waders, is declining significantly in India's cleanest city, Indore.

Former sarpanch launches campaign to make gram panchayats AI-friendly

FOLLOWING Prime Minister Narendra Modi's vision on promoting the use of artificial intelligence (AI), a former sarpanch of Bibipur village in Haryana's Jind district has launched a campaign to leverage this technology to improve governance, transparency and accountability in rural areas.

Nuvyag 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.

100 Villages Isolated, Schools Shut

ROAD access to nearly 100 villages has been cut off, significantly disrupting daily life and leaving residents confined in their homes.

Rash driving claims 983 lives this year in U'khand: Data

UTTARAKHAND has recorded 983 fatalities attributed to rash driving and speeding in 2024.

Constitution Stood Test of Time: PM

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

West Himalayas See Sharp Rise in Forest Fires 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

Leaving Baggage Behind in 2024

Happy New Year, dear readers.

Man rebuked for harassing granddaughter, dies by suicide

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

Fishermen rescue 100-kg sea turtle entangled in net

A group of fishermen from Chozhiangudi Langiyadi village in Ramanathapuram range rescued a sea turtle, weighing nearly 100 kg, which got entangled in a fishing net.

AP to roll out artificial reef project at 184 spots to restore biodiversity

IN a first-of-its-kind initiative in Andhra Pradesh, the Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute (CMFRI) is set to deploy artificial reef units across 184 locations along the state's coast to restore marine biodiversity and improve livelihood of fishermen.

Tigress Zeenat tranquillised after 3-week search, relocated to Odisha

WILDLIFE officials successfully tranquillised a three-year-old tigress named Zeenat in West Bengal on Sunday, after a three-week search.

Cong MLA critically injured in 15-ft fall from stadium dais in Kochi

She suffered fractures in ribs, which led to bleeding in the lungs, says doctor

Three killed, 35 injured as bus falls into gorge in Odisha

THREE persons, including a minor, were killed and 35 suffered injuries after a tourist bus overturned and fell into a gorge near Sukunala within Boipariguda police limits in Koraput district on Sunday morning.

33-Year-Old Man Climbs Coconut Tree, Dies by Electrocution

A 33-year-old man, while climbing a tree to fetch tender coconuts for his pregnant wife, was electrocuted to death after falling onto a live electric wire.

Fake Cop Held for Extorting Money from Shopkeepers

A 40-year-old man posing as a police officer and demanding bribes from shopkeepers was arrested near Pallavaram on Sunday.

Elliot's beach swaps charm for congestion

A walk along the shores inhaling salty air with the breeze gently wrapping you around in its embrace has been the best relaxation of an average city resident since time immemorial.

Stolen cash recovered in 8 hrs, suspect held

Pazhavanthangai police arrested a 49-year-old man within eight hours of a house break-in complaint being registered on Friday and recovered 29 sovereigns and a sum of ₹1 lakh which were stolen.

Couple killed as cars collide head on, two sons critical

A couple was killed in a head-on collision involving two cars near Periya Ayampalayam Kootrodu in Tiruvannamalai district on Sunday morning.

Min lays foundation for rural knowledge centre

TAMIL NADU Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Minister MRK Panneerselvam laid the foundation stone for a ₹77.89 lakh Rural Knowledge Centre at Karamedu Colony in Kodhandaramapuram and inaugurated government buildings worth ₹3.78 crore in Kurinjipadi and Vadalur areas on Sunday in the presence of Cuddalore collector Sibi Adhithya Senthil Kumar.

Stalin inaugurates ₹33 cr mini TIDEL park in pearl city

Chief Minister M K Stalin will inaugurate the silver-jubilee celebrations of the 134-foot-tall Thiruvalluvar statue in Kanniyakumari today | V KARTHIKALAGU

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 launch soon 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.

Med 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 has 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.