Pedestrian killed after third-floor balcony collapses (Representative image) MUMBAI: A 51-year-old pedestrian working at a nearby petrol pump died after a portion of the third-floor balcony of a ground plus three storey MHADA cessed building collapsed at Walkeshwar late on Tuesday night.The incident which was reported to the Mumbai Fire Brigade (MFB) at 11.22 pm…
LPG gets cheaper by Rs 183.50 from July 1; relief for restaurants, hotels (File Photo). NEW DELHI: LPG prices for 19-kg commercial cylinders were cut by Rs 183.50 on Wednesday, bringing relief to restaurants, hotels, dhabas and other businesses.With the revision, effective July 1, the retail price of a commercial LPG cylinder in Delhi has…
Chennai: India’s electric vehicle (EV) market sustained its growth momentum in June, with monthly registrations rising to 2.9 lakh units and EV penetration climbing to around 12%, underscoring the rapid mainstream adoption of battery-powered mobility.The June tally was nearly one lakh units higher than the 1.9 lakh registrations recorded a year ago and surpassed May’s…
Confusion surrounding property taxes Patna: Long queues and frayed tempers marked the final day for availing the 5% rebate on property tax payments at the Patna Municipal Corporation’s (PMC) Citizen Civic Centre on Tuesday, as hundreds of residents waited for hours to clear their dues amid a sluggish server that remained largely non-functional since around…
Chatra: A five-year-old boy was killed after a speeding motorcycle hit him at Changer village in Chatra district on Monday evening, police said. The deceased was identified as Satyam Kumar, son of Arun Ram.Police said the motorcycle, on which three youths were travelling, was headed towards Pathalgada when it hit the child, who was standing…
Cockroach Janta Party’s founder Abhijeet Dipke on late Tuesday updated about climate activist Sonam Wangchuk’s health condition while posting on X saying he has lost 2 kilograms.The update comes as the hunger strike enters Day 4, with supporters expressing concern over his deteriorating health.In a post on X, Dipke wrote, “Good morning from Jantar Mantar….
Kolkata: With former Cine Technicians & Workers of Eastern India (FCTWEI) president Swarup Biswas in police custody, Tollywood faces deep uncertainty regarding technician operations. This has been compounded by confusion over the status of Eastern India Motion Pictures & Cultural Confederation. On Monday, BJP state president Samik Bhattacharya clarified that the party has not sanctioned…
Franklin House, a 1,459 sq m property on St Auxilium Road, was built in 1920 Mumbai: Franklin House, an Edwardian-style bungalow built in 1920, is the latest among heritage properties in Bandra (W) that’s set to disappear. The 1,459 sq m property on St Auxilium Road in the upscale residential enclave of Pali Hill has…
Fire breaks out in four-storey Delhi building; blaze under control. NEW DELHI: A fire broke out in the basement of a ground-plus-three-storey building in Delhi’s Uttam Nagar on Wednesday morning, damaging electronic goods, electrical goods, furniture and fixtures on all floors, officials said.According to the Delhi Fire Service, the blaze was brought under control at…
In a generation where hustle culture and the ‘grind’ are often celebrated as productivity, slowing down has become a luxury. However, mental health experts and therapists in the city say that taking time to pause, reflect, and engage without pressure is equally important. From card games that help participants identify personality traits to theatre-based activities…
