Two significant gravity pipelines that came from the Dhanikhari Dam were dislocated as a result of a landslide that was caused by continuous rainfall on May 24 and 25 in the Sippighat area. The impacted pipelines, a 500mm diameter Cast Iron (C.I.) pipeline that supplied raw water to the Old Plant at Lamba Line and…
Alia Bhatt recently made her Cannes debut. The actress spoke about her transformation after the birth of daughter Rhea. Alia Bhatt, who made her acting debut in 2012, made her Cannes debut after almost 12 years in the film industry. The actress was in the news for her three stunning looks at the Cannes International…
A comprehensive Earthquake and Fire Mock Drill was conducted at the Isolation Ward of G.B. Pant Hospital as part of a quarterly safety exercise mandated by the Chief Secretary. The drill aimed to evaluate emergency response protocols, particularly among paramedical staff, ensuring swift and coordinated action during crises. The exercise simulated an earthquake, followed by…
In a significant step toward enhancing public access to police services, a Police Booth was formally inaugurated at Adazig, under the jurisdiction of Police Station Baratang, on Thursday. The inauguration ceremony was led by Ms. Shweta K. Sugathan, IPS, in the presence of Mr. Chandan G.S., SDPO Rangat, and SI Surjit Bhattacharjee, SHO, PS Baratang,…
Prime Minister Narendra Modi, addressing a rally in Dahod, Gujarat, reaffirmed India’s commitment to economic progress and poverty eradication, while strongly criticizing Pakistan’s hostile stance toward India. Referring to Operation Sindoor, launched in response to the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack, Modi declared, “Those daring to wipe off the sindoor of our sisters must know…
The PwC India Foundation has launched its solar energy initiative in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands, marking a shift from diesel-powered electricity to renewable energy. “Addressing the energy needs of communities is a vital step toward improving livelihoods in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands,” says Jaivir Singh, Vice Chairman, PwC India Foundation. “At the PwC…
It is difficult for star kids to escape the ever-evolving debate around nepotism. While they enjoy certain privileges, they are also subject to intense scrutiny, especially in today’s hyper-critical environment. Actor and veteran star Jeetendra’s son Tusshar Kapoor, who made his acting debut in 2001 with Mujhe Kuch Kehna Hai, recently reflected on how things…
A political war of words has erupted between Congress MP Gaurav Gogoi and Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, with Gogoi questioning Sarma’s failure to provide evidence supporting his claims that Gogoi has links to Pakistan’s ISI. Speaking at an event in Majuli, Gogoi dismissed the allegations as baseless, stating that Sarma’s inability to present…
The Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC) has achieved a historic milestone by securing a Guinness World Record for selling the highest number of life insurance policies in a single day. On January 20, 2025, LIC’s extensive network of 4,52,839 agents successfully issued 5,88,107 policies across India, setting a new global benchmark for agent productivity…
The Delhi High Court has granted anticipatory bail to a man accused of sexually assaulting a minor, citing conflicting statements in the case and a lack of forensic evidence. Justice Ravinder Dudeja, who presided over the case, noted that the 10-year-old girl had given inconsistent accounts of the alleged incident, which reportedly took place in…
