Chennai: A day after shunting out Tambaram corporation commissioner S Balachandar over irregularities in two tenders — an Ashoka Pillar statue and a “Save Water” concept statue, together valued at ₹46 lakh — the anti-corruption NGO, Arappor Iyakkam questioned the govt’s claim that the issue was only a “procedural lapse”. It, instead, cited serious discrepancies…
Women during a nutrition awareness programme at a village in Bihar. Patna: More than 11.88 lakh Jeevika self-help groups across Bihar are taking part in the ninth National Nutrition Month campaign, with a focus on improving awareness about maternal and child nutrition through community outreach and village-level activities.The month-long campaign, being observed from Sept 9…
सोचिए, कोई युवा पढ़ाई पूरी करने के बाद नौकरी की तलाश करता है, लेकिन लंबे समय तक नौकरी नहीं मिलती. धीरे-धीरे पैसे खत्म होने लगते हैं और जिंदगी का कोई तय रास्ता नजर नहीं आता. ऐसी ही स्थिति से गुजर रहे चीन के कुछ युवाओं के बीच अब एक नया शब्द तेजी से चर्चा में…
Teqball, Kurash, Soft Tennis, Sepak Takraw and Sport Climbing. The Asian Games have always been more than a showcase of the sports that dominate television screens.From cricket and hockey to athletics, shooting, badminton and wrestling, some disciplines have a deep following in India. But Aichi-Nagoya 2026 will also put the spotlight on sports that remain…
NEW DELHI: Ahead of the festive season, Bureau of Indian Standards has raised with immediate effect the hallmarking charges for gold articles to Rs 75 from Rs 45 while retaining the charge for silver at Rs 35.As per the amended norm, jewellers are required to pay a hallmarking fee of Rs 75 per article, subject…
A file photo of the school Kolkata: The Calcutta High Court on Wednesday set aside a single-bench Feb 2025 order dismissing a challenge to the formation of the Board of Governors of the La Martiniere Schools. Referring the case back to the single-bench, the HC directed for an expeditious hearing. The HC said the Oct…
Bhayander: The Mira-Bhayander Municipal Corporation on Wednesday cancelled the construction permission granted to Seven Eleven company, days after BJP MLA Narendra Mehta announced that his company would relinquish possession of the disputed land following the matter being taken up with Prime Minister Narendra Modi.In another development, additional tehsildar Nilesh Gaund allowed a petition filed by…
New Delhi: Women may need to pay more attention to their heart health well before menopause. A long-running study suggests that their cardiovascular clock may start ticking much earlier than previously thought.The study analysed 6,760 participants in the US and followed measurements from three visits over 14 years. Researchers found that pulse pressure began shifting…
Chennai: DMDK general secretary Premallatha Vijayakant on Wednesday hit out at VCK leader Thol Thirumavalavan for his remarks expressing displeasure over allocation of 10 seats to DMDK in DMK-led front for the assembly poll.Premallatha said VCK changed its political stand for the sake of a ministerial post, but was blaming DMK and DMDK for the…
VIB officials during a search at the engineer’s house in Phulwarisharif Patna: The Vigilance Investigation Bureau (VIB) on Wednesday raided three premises linked to Satyendra Kumar Choudhary, a superintending engineer with the building construction department posted in Purnia, after an inquiry allegedly found assets worth over Rs 3.86 crore, around 68% higher than his known…
