He instructed officials to coordinate with the railways to ensure timely operation of special Mahakumbh trains, emphasizing the need for continuous operation of both regular and special trains, with increased frequency to accommodate the large number of devotees.
Makar Sankranti, usually observed on 14 January every year, marks the beginning of a new agricultural year. However, in Bihar, Makar Sankranti signals the formation of new political alliances to harvest votes.
In the first instance of killing of a rare melanistic tiger, the Odisha Forest authorities, on Wednesday, arrested four wildlife offenders and seized the skin of a slain big cat in Similipal Tiger Reserve.
Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Wednesday inaugurated and laid the foundation stones for several development projects worth about Rs 241 crore at Mansa in Gujarat.
The Haryana government has set a target of reducing 1,500 burdensome compliances and decriminalise 50 provisions (Business & Citizens) under Acts/Rules/Checklists by December 2025 to promote ease of doing business in the state.
The Central Water Commission (CWC) has accepted Kerala's demand for a safety audit of Mullaperiyar dam within 12 months. The decision was taken at a meeting of the CWC in New Delhi on Monday.
It appears both the containers have been lost at sea after a cargo vessel sank in the sea last week, said an official.
The delegation submitted a memorandum to the LG alleging that the Mayor Shelly Oberoi has been continuing in her post since April 2024 without holding elections as her term had ended on 31st March 2024.
"The delivery of these aero-engines would start after one year and complete over a period of eight years," the Ministry of Defence said.
CPI-M backed Independent MLA PV Anvar came to the fore again with more allegations against Additional Director General of Police (ADGP) MR Ajith Kumar.
