Kolkata: More than 90% of the highrise projects that underwent safety audit in the past month and a half were found to be structurally sound with no major deviations from plans sanctioned by the respective civic body, officials of Credai, the developers’ umbrella body, said on Monday.They said about half the audited projects already received…
Mumbai: A proposal to lease for 30 years 23,822 square metres of land in the Century Mills’ Lower Parel plot for redevelopment to Peddar Realty Ltd, the highest bidder at Rs 1,351 crore, will come up for final approval before BMC improvement committee on Wednesday, Aug 12.BMC had set a reserve price of Rs 1,348…
In this fast-moving world, inspired by the ancient tradition of transforming wool into felt, including India’s rich heritage of wool craftsmanship, NIFT Delhi graduate and textile artist Garima Goel reimagines one of humanity’s oldest textile materials through a contemporary artistic lens. Her handmade artworks, tactile tapestries, wearable pieces and objects explore the intersection of emotion,…
Chennai: Reiterating the commitment of the state govt in fulfilling the poll promises made by TVK, finance minister Marie Wilson said on Monday that 125 of the 436 promises announced by his party have been included in the state budget presented by him a few days ago.“We (TVK) formed the govt amid severe financial constraints,…
Patna: A Tesla Model Y, govt signboards, a swimming pool, a personal theatre and 29 foreign liquor brands — police say the extravagant lifestyle of a man posing as an IAS officer has stunned residents of economically backward Khagaria. Manish Gupta, arrested on Aug 8 night, also allegedly claimed to be an undercover agent answerable…
Pradhan slams Rahul over ‘selective democracy’ NEW DELHI: Former Union education minister and senior BJP leader Dharmendra Pradhan on Tuesday trained his guns on Lok Sabha leader of opposition Rahul Gandhi, branding him a “habitual liar” and accusing the Congress of shedding “crocodile tears” over students’ concerns.Pradhan’s remarks came amid protests in Jharkhand over irregularities…
A group of doctors visited the housing complex to treat the ill residents Kolkata: More residents of Siddha Happyville in Rajarhat reported vomiting, diarrhoea and stomach pain on Monday even as the Public Health Engineering (PHE) dept collected water samples from the housing complex on Monday to ascertain the source of suspected contamination and complex…
In photo: Authorities are intensifying food safety inspections, preparations for the upcoming Ganeshotsav festival MUMBAI: Food safety enforcement, preparations for Ganeshotsav and heightened security are among the key developments drawing attention in Mumbai. The city is entering an important phase ahead of the festival season, while authorities are also under pressure to address food hygiene…
The India Meteorological Department forecasts rain and thunderstorms across several states NEW DELHI: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast rain and thunderstorms across several parts of the country, with heavy to very heavy rainfall likely over parts of northwest, central, eastern, northeastern and western India. Thunderstorms, lightning and gusty winds are also likely in…
Chennai: Even two days after city police prevented a stampede during a promotional event at a shopping mall in Velachery, no criminal case has been registered against those responsible for the viral social media posts that drew a crowd of more than 10,000 people. Police have, however, launched a cyber investigation to identify those behind…
