The Bantala leather complex is around 10 km from the city—- Suparna Goswami Kolkata: Representatives of the Calcutta Leather Complex Tanners’ Association (CLCTA) have urged West Bengal minister of state for Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME) Ashok Dinda to intervene on issues related to water supply, roads, the treatment plant and drainage, and to…
Mumbai’s urbanites are embracing furniture revival, transforming old pieces into cherished heirlooms. Professionals from diverse fields are flocking to workshops, driven by emotional connections to ancestral furniture and a desire for sustainable self-expression. This trend goes beyond mere restoration, allowing individuals to personalize new items, making them uniquely their own. Even celebrities are joining in,…
The IMD has forecast active monsoon conditions to continue across large parts of the country through the next three to four days. NEW DELHI: Heavy to extremely heavy rainfall is expected across several parts of the country on Saturday, with the India Meteorological Department (IMD) warning of intense monsoon activity over parts of western, central…
The event celebrated the spirit of fitness, sustainable mobility and community engagement. The scenic East Coast Road came alive on Sunday morning as over 1,200 cyclists took part in Chennai Cyclothon 2026, organised by Chennai Cyclists, in association with Chennai Times . The event celebrated the spirit of fitness, sustainable mobility and community engagement.Aravindan, IPS,…
CM launches SBI mobility card for Patna metro commuters Patna: CM Samrat Choudhary on Thursday launched the State Bank of India’s (SBI) National Common Mobility Card (NCMC) service for commuters at the Malahi Pakri Metro station in Patna. SBI chief general manager Anurag Joshi, who jointly unveiled the SBI card for metro passengers, was also…
Indian embassy demands ‘thorough investigation’ from Venezuela after seafarer’s body returned with missing organs The Indian Embassy in Venezuela has sought a thorough investigation into allegations that the organs of Indian sailor Rakesh Chauhan were removed before his mortal remains were repatriated to India.In a statement issued on Thursday (local time), the Embassy of India…
Road repairing work at road to airport Kolkata: With rain forecast ahead, Metro has started urgent road repair work outside Kolkata airport to address concerns over waterlogging on the approach road. Airport officials had cited the issue at a meeting on Wednesday after passengers complained of waterlogging as they take the right side to get…
MUMBAI: Just two days after a tree collapse killed an 11-year-old schoolboy in Chembur, a 55-year-old man, Aslam Isak Shaikh, died after falling into an open manhole at Sakinaka amid the wet spell, prompting BMC commissioner Ashwini Bhide to order suspension of four civic officials — an assistant commissioner and three engineers.The incident occurred at…
Monsoon reaches Delhi after delay, cools city with light showers. NEW DELHI: The southwest monsoon finally reached Delhi on Thursday, five days after its normal date of onset on June 27, India Meteorological Department (IMD) officials said.It made a modest start, with Safdarjung, the city’s base weather station, recording 4.6 mm of overnight rainfall. Several…
For homebuyers lured by glossy brochures and lofty promises, Tamil Nadu’s real estate regulator has added a new layer of protection. A year after tightening norms to curb misleading real estate advertisements, the Tamil Nadu Real Estate Regulatory Authority (TNRERA) has armed itself with a graded penalty system.According to an circular issued in June, from…
