Kolkata: The fresh tension between the US and Iran has left travellers and members of the travel trade industry in a bind.The sharp jump in airfares triggered by rising aviation fuel prices and the continuing geopolitical tensions in West Asia are beginning to weigh on outbound travel from Kolkata, with even traditionally affordable short-haul destinations…
Mumbai: The Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) has criticised the implementation of the Mukhyamantri Majhi Laadki Bahin Yojana, saying it was marked by “significant deficiencies” in budget estimation, expenditure control and financial management.The CAG report released on Friday said state govt had spent over Rs 33,237.2 crore on the scheme, exceeding its budgetary provision by…
New Delhi: From issuing over 48 lakh challans and expanding technology-driven enforcement to developing signal-free corridors and easing congestion at key bottlenecks, Delhi Traffic Police has stepped up traffic management efforts across the city this year.The force has issued 48.4 lakh challans till June, up from 47.5 lakh during the corresponding period in 2025 ….
M A M Arunachalam, executive chairman of Tube Investments of India Chennai: Murugappa Group’s electric mobility arm, TI Clean Mobility, has more than doubled its losses in FY26 as it continued to invest in scaling its EV business across segments.The EV company, a subsidiary of the group’s engineering flagship, Tube Investments of India (TII), indicated…
Patna: The Institute of Hotel Management, Catering Technology and Applied Nutrition (IHM), Hajipur, an autonomous body under the Union tourism ministry, has successfully concluded the third batch of a five-day skill development and orientation programme for cooks serving in various battalions and training centres of the Bihar Special Armed Police (BSAP).Certificates were distributed to participants…
A patient gets an anti-rabies shot at Sadar Hospital on Friday Ranchi: A total of 52,669 dog bite cases were reported from Jan to June at Sadar Hospital here, raising concerns over the stray dog menace in the city.The hospital receives at least 200 dog bite patients daily, with children and elderly people accounting for…
Dhanbad: With the onset of monsoon, reports of aggressive dog behaviour have been reported in several localities in Dhanbad, with residents and students and staff of educational institutions complaining of sleepless nights and safety risks.The situation is worrying at Shaheed Nirmal Mahto Medical College and Hospital (SNMMCH), where stray dogs are said to be creating…
Rules Out Parallel Fuel Supply System NEW DELHI: Govt Friday ruled out offering pure petrol, lower ethanol-petrol blends as options to E20 saying it won’t be feasible, amid a debate and demand that people should have choice for 100% petrol and E10 as well. It also said E20 offers a higher-octane rating, superior anti-knock characteristics,…
The uprooted tree on Strand Road Kolkata: A large tree collapsed near the State Bank of India (SBI) building on Friday, triggering a three-hour traffic blockade on Strand Road in central Kolkata that acts as a crucial link to Howrah station and Burrabazar.The incident, which occurred during a spell of heavy rain, forced authorities to…
Mumbai: Two MBA students arrested in connection with the suspected drug overdose case at a music concert in Goregaon in April, which left two of their batchmates dead, told fellow students over a WhatsApp group that “pills” would be available at the concert, the chargesheet has revealed. A 3,500-page-long chargesheet was filed before a magistrate…
