Nandigram, Oct 2 (UNI) West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari today promised an accelerated development drive in Nandigram, setting himself a one-year target for completing most of the constituency''s pending projects and announcing a string of commitments covering rail connectivity, roads, drinking water, healthcare, housing and employment.
New Delhi, Oct 2 (UNI) Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini today evening made a surprise visit to the Ladwa Grain Market here to review paddy procurement arrangements, assuring farmers that the state government would purchase every single grain of paddy brought to the mandis and that no farmer would face unnecessary inconvenience during the process.
Chandigarh, Oct 2 (UNI) Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini on Friday said the state government will procure every grain of eligible paddy arriving in mandis and would ensure farmers did not face unnecessary difficulties during the procurement season.
Chandigarh, Oct 2 (UNI) Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann has asked the Centre to urgently move six lakh tonnes of rice and 15 lakh tonnes of wheat out of the state, warning that a storage crunch could disrupt paddy procurement as arrivals gather pace.
New Delhi, Oct 2 (UNI) Russian President Vladimir Putin has praised Prime Minister Narendra Modi''s efforts to help bring an end to the Russia-Ukraine conflict, saying the Indian leader has consistently raised the issue in his meetings with Moscow and offered "very good ideas" for finding a mutually acceptable solution.
Panchkula, Oct 2 (UNI) Conditions are likely to become favourable for further withdrawal of the southwest monsoon from the remaining parts of Haryana and Punjab during the next 24 hours, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said on Friday.
Moscow, Oct 1 (UNI/Sputnik) Calling for a joint search for a way out of the Ukrainian conflict, Russian President Vladimir Putin said the country is charting its own course into the future and is ready to cooperate with other countries in this effort.
Kolkata, Sep 30 (UNI) With West Bengal traditionally serving as a crucial hub of skilled manpower for the jewellery industry, the state government is considering introducing recognised training degrees for aspiring craftsmen through industrial training institutes (ITIs) under a private partnership model.
Bhubaneswar, Sep 30 (UNI) Train services in the Rayagada Division of East Coast Railway (ECoR) were disrupted after a landslide occurred between Maligura and Chhatariput stations, prompting the railway authorities to cancel, short-terminate and short-originate several trains as a safety measure.
New Delhi, Sep 30 (UNI) Delhi government officials will begin receiving training in Artificial Intelligence and other emerging technologies from October 15, with the programme focusing on practical applications such as AI-assisted drafting, data analysis, presentations and prompt engineering, officials said on Wednesday.
Hyderabad, Sep 30 (UNI) Telangana DGP C V Anand on Wednesday said training is the foundation of a police officer’s career and is essential to developing disciplined, competent and effective officers.
Nagoya, Sept 30 (UNI) After rain repeatedly robbed them of knockout action, defending champions India and Sri Lanka finally face each other in a men’s cricket semi-final at the Asian Games here on Thursday, with a place in the gold-medal clash at stake.
Hyderabad, Sep 30 (UNI) To meet the additional passenger demand during the upcoming festival season, South Central Railway (SCR) will operate 42 special train services between Charlapalli and key destinations, including Hazrat Nizamuddin and Sasaram.
Panchkula, Sep 30 (UNI) The India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Wednesday forecast heavy rainfall in parts of Northeast and southern India.
Mumbai/ New Delhi, Sep 29 (UNI) Financial security and economic integrity are increasingly important in an interconnected global economy, as the rapid evolution of financial technologies, digital assets and cross-border economic activities have also created new avenues for financial crime and economic disruption. .
Bhubaneswar, Sep 29 (UNI) The Cooperative Rural Development Trust (CORDET), Paradip has begun a three-day residential training and plant visit programme for around 35 progressive farmers from different districts of West Bengal at the IFFCO Paradip Unit. .
Ahilyanagar, Sep 29 (UNI) The Local Crime Branch (LCB) of Ahilyanagar police has busted a gang allegedly involved in circulating counterfeit Indian currency by promising people to double their money through a so-called ‘cash rain’ scheme.
Hyderabad, Sept. 29 (UNI) STAR Hospitals, in association with the Janatha Hrudayalaya Foundation and the Cardiological Society of India–Telangana Chapter (TGCSI), trained around 5,000 students, staff and parents in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) at a programme held at Shree Swaminarayan Gurukul in Moinabad on Tuesday to mark World Heart Day.
Madrid, Sep 29 (UNI) Mallorca goalkeeper Ivan Cuellar is in hospital after suffering a serious head injury in an accident at the club''s training ground. The 42-year-old, the club''s third-choice goalkeeper, was injured before Monday''s training session when "a large structure" in the canteen at the Ciutat Esportiva Antonio Asensio collapsed onto him, the club said. "This morning, Ivan ''Pichu'' Cuellar suffered a serious head injury after a large structure, which formed part of the decor in the dining room at the Ciutat Esportiva collapsed," the statement said.
Kathmandu, Sep 29 (UNI) At least 21 people have died in western and south-central Nepal after persistent heavy rains triggered floods, landslides and inundation, displacing more than 1,500 people and damaging hundreds of homes.
Mumbai, Sep 29 (UNI) Maharashtra''s Chief Electoral Officer S. Chockalingam has written to the Election Commission of India (ECI) seeking changes to its ECINET software and restoration of greater operational flexibility for Electoral Registration Officers (EROs), amid controversy over the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls.
Hyderabad, Sep 29 (UNI) More than 100 sheep were killed after being hit by the Dakshin Express near Aushapur, under Ghatkesar Railway Station limits in Medchal-Malkajgiri district, in the early hours of Tuesday.
Mumbai, Sep 29 (UNI) Mumbai woke to humid conditions and largely clear skies on Tuesday as monsoon activity remained subdued across the city and suburbs. The India Meteorological Department has forecast partly cloudy skies with one or two spells of rain or thundershowers during the day, while no rainfall alert has been issued for Mumbai this week.
Panchkula, Sept 29 (UNI) Isolated to scattered rain accompanied by thunderstorms and lightning is likely over Punjab, Haryana, Chandigarh, Delhi and parts of Uttar Pradesh on Tuesday, before mainly dry weather sets in across much of northwest India from September 30, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said.
Prithviraj Singh Dehradun, Sep 28 (UNI) As many as 180 trekkers were left stranded due to inclement weather in the high altitudes of Uttarakhand even as 1,500 pilgrims were rescued safely from the Kedarnath route after they were stuck along the way on Sunday night following a landslide.
Siliguri, Sep 28 (UNI) Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR) is looking to further strengthen the tourism potential of the Darjeeling Himalayan Railway (DHR), particularly its heritage joy rides, following Darjeeling’s inclusion in Lonely Planet’s Best in Travel 2027 list.
New Delhi, Sept 28 (UNI) The India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Monday forecast heavy rainfall at isolated places over Haryana, Chandigarh and Delhi, while saying that most parts of northwest India were likely to experience mainly dry weather from September 30.
Brussels, Sep 28 (UNI) European union defence ministers will meet on Monday to discuss military support for Ukraine, including urgent air defence needs, as well as the security situation in the Middle East and EU naval operations in the region.
Panchkula, Sep 28 (UNI) Haryana has begun training 69 government school teachers in German as part of an initiative to introduce foreign-language learning to students and widen their access to higher education, skill development and international opportunities.
New Delhi, Sep 28 (UNI) The government on Monday said the upcoming rabi (winter) season could be challenging for rainfed areas due to the El Niño weather pattern, with foodgrain production potentially affected. Agriculture Secretary Atish Chandra made the remarks while addressing a two-day national conference on preparedness for the rabi season.
Seoul, Sep 28 (UNI) South Korea expressed “strong regret” over Ukraine’s denial that the two countries had agreed to keep confidential under a "nondisclosure agreement concerning" the transfer of two North Korean prisoners of war to South Korea, according to Yonhap News Agency.
Aichi-Nagoya, Sept 28 (UNI) India advanced to the semifinals of the Asian Games men’s cricket tournament without facing a single ball after persistent rain washed out their quarterfinal against Afghanistan at Korogi Sports Park here on Monday.
Panchkula, Sept 28 (UNI) The southwest monsoon has withdrawn up to Chandigarh, while isolated rainfall is likely over Haryana, Punjab, and Delhi on Monday before largely dry weather sets in across the region, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said.
Raipur, Sept 27 (UNI) The Narayanpur District Administration in Chhattisgarh has launched an innovative initiative to empower rehabilitated youth to rejoin mainstream life through art and theatre.
Hyderabad, Sept 27 (UNI) Several trains were temporarily detained or regulated following a technical snag in the overhead equipment (OHE) near Moula Ali Railway Station at around 4.30 pm on Sunday, South Central Railway (SCR) said.
Hyderabad, Sept 27 (UNI) Several trains were temporarily detained or regulated due to a technical issue in the overhead equipment (OHE) near Moula Ali Railway Station here on Sunday.
Lucknow, Sep 27 (UNI) At least 56 people and 107 animals have died in rain-related incidents in Uttar Pradesh in the past 60 hours, while 1,021 houses were damaged amid heavy rainfall and adverse weather conditions across the state, Relief Commissioner Dr Hrishikesh Bhaskar Yashod said on Sunday.
Hyderabad, Sep 27 (UNI) Light to moderate rain or thundershowers are likely at isolated places over Telangana during the next 48 hours and on October 2 and 3, the Meteorological Centre said on Sunday.
New York, Sep 27 (UNI) Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov used his address to the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly to sharply criticise Germany’s military ambitions, accusing Berlin of becoming Kyiv’s main sponsor while seeking to build Europe’s strongest conventional military.
Lucknow, Sep 27 (UNI) Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) national president Mayawati on Sunday announced a three-sector restructuring of the party organisation to strengthen its base across the country and directed party workers to extend assistance to people affected by heavy rains and storms.
Jammu, Sep 27 (UNI) The Jammu based State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) as part of its ongoing Disaster Management Training Programme, conducted a series of practical training sessions and awareness activities for students of the University of Jammu.
Lucknow, Sept 27 (UNI) Rain wreaked havoc in Uttar Pradesh due to cyclone Arnab, as more than 58 people lost their lives in different incidents during the past 48 hours.
Panchkula, Sep 27 (UNI) The India Meteorological Department (IMD) forecasts widespread rainfall in Haryana on Sunday, including heavy showers at isolated locations and thunderstorms with lightning and gusty winds up to 60 kmph.
Moscow, Sep 27 (Sputnik/UNI) US tech company OpenAI paused the training of its most capable models until safety concerns were addressed, the Axios portal reported citing a company spokesperson.
Nagoya (Japan), Sep 26 (UNI) China''s Su Wen broke a 36-year-old Asian Games record to win the men''s triple jump on Saturday, as two more Games records fell on a day that began with marathon golds for Japan and Bahrain.
Ashok Raina Palampur, Sep 26 (UNI) Former Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Shanta Kumar on Saturday said it was a matter of great pride for Himachal Pradesh that all trials of the Saurabh Kalia Toy Train, being developed at Bir in Kangra district, have been successful.
Bhubaneswar, Sep 26 (UNI) Train services in the Rayagada Division of East Coast Railway (ECoR) have been disrupted following a landslide between Maligura and Chhatariput stations, prompting cancellation, short termination and short origination of several trains.
Bangkok, Sep 26 (UNI) Bangkok has been declared a disaster zone after parts of the Thai capital recorded more than 30cm (12 inches) of rain in less than 48 hours, leading to widespread flooding of roads and causing disruption in large parts of the city.
New Delhi, Sep 26 (UNI) Fresh rain accompanied by thunderstorms and strong winds lashed parts of Delhi on Saturday evening, bringing relief from the heat as the India Meteorological Department (IMD) issued a yellow alert for several districts, cautioning residents about further showers and gusty winds. The IMD forecast generally cloudy skies across the national capital, with one or two spells of very light to light rain at many places and moderate showers at isolated locations.
New Delhi, Sep 26 (UNI) Defending champions India will face Afghanistan in the quarter-finals of the men’s cricket competition at the Asian Games on September 28, with rain threatening to disrupt the knockout stage in Aichi-Nagoya.
Ranchi, Sep 26 (UNI) Heavy rain in Ranchi on Saturday raised water levels in Kanke, Getalsud and Hatia dams, prompting authorities to regulate water discharge.
Ranchi, Sep 26 (UNI) Ranchi district administration on Saturday ordered assessment of crop damage caused by continuous heavy rain and sought an early report.
Lucknow, Sep 16 (UNI) The situation in Uttar Pradesh is worsening due to heavy rain witnessed across the state for the past 46 hours. More than 16 people have lost their lives in rain-related incidents.
Pune, Sep 26 ( UNI) Rainy conditions are likely to continue in parts of Maharashtra over the next few days, although the intensity of rainfall is expected to gradually decline in several areas. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has advised people to remain alert to local weather warnings and administrative advisories while planning their travel.
Visakhapatnam, Sep 26 (UNI) Train services in the Rayagada division of East Coast Railway (ECoR) have been affected by a landslide between Maligura (MVG) and Chattriput (CTS) stations, resulting in the cancellation of four trains and changes to the services of two others.
Patna, Sep 26 (UNI) Bihar has been put on heightened alert in view of heavy rainfall in the catchment areas of the Gandak River in Nepal, with authorities directing vulnerable districts to intensify monitoring and keep rescue and relief resources ready.
Lucknow, Sep 26 (UNI) Normal life has been affected in Uttar Pradesh following wide spread heavy rains since Friday morning in Eastern and Central parts due to the Arnab cyclone impact.
Panchkula, Sep 26 (UNI) The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast heavy rainfall at isolated places in Haryana, Chandigarh and Delhi on September 26 and 27, with thunderstorms, lightning and gusty winds likely to lash the region during the two days.
Kolkata, Sep 25 (UNI) Kolkata and other districts of South Bengal are predicted to receive reduced rainfall from Saturday as the depression has lost intensity over the past few hours.
Visakhapatnam, Sept 25 (UNI) The Greater Visakhapatnam Municipal Corporation (GVMC) has intensified relief and restoration operations in areas affected by heavy rain and strong winds following Severe Cyclonic Storm ‘Arnab’, with 180 of the 187 reported rain-related incidents resolved as of 5 pm on Friday.
Vijayawada, Sep 25 (UNI) Boulders fell on the ghat road leading to the famous Kanaka Durga temple atop the Indrakeeladri hill but no one was hurt in the incident.
Lucknow, Sep 25 (UNI) In view of the changing weather conditions in the state and the warning of heavy rain, thunderstorms, and lightning, the Uttar Pradesh government today put the administration on full alert, giving top priority to public safety.
Nagoya (Japan), Sep 25 (UNI) When Bahrain''s national anthem began to play at the Tokyo Aquatics Center, Mikhail Arkhangelskiy stood atop the Asian Games podium and watched the red-and-white flag rise above the pool. The race had lasted just 22.91 seconds. The journey to that moment had taken much longer.
Bhubaneswar, Sep 25 (UNI) The deep depression that entered Odisha on Wednesday weakened into a depression and lay centred over Nuapada district on Friday, the Centre for Environment and Climate (CEC) of SOA Deemed to be University said.
Vijayawada, Sep 25 (UNI) Andhra Pradesh Minister for Agriculture K Atchannaidu on Friday directed the officials to assess the crop loss caused by the incessant rains under the influence of deep depression and advise farmers on preventing further damage. .
Hyderabad, Sep 25 (UNI) Heavy rainfall is likely to occur at isolated places in Komuram Bheem Asifabad, Mancherial, Jayashankar Bhupalpally, Mulugu, Bhadradri Kothagudem and Khammam districts of Telangana during the next 24 hours, the Meteorological Centre said on Friday.
Moscow (Sputnik/UNI), Sep 25 (UNI) The Russian armed forces have continued to carry out overnight strikes on enterprises of the defence industry complex and logistics centers, as well as on naval vessels used to support the Ukrainian armed forces, the Russian Defence Ministry said on Friday.
Samastipur, Sep 25 (UNI) Altogether three schoolgirls were killed after a huge tree fell on them during a storm accompanied by heavy rain at an upgraded middle school in Chakbedaulia village under Vibhutipur block of Samastipur district.
Panchkula, Sep 25 (UNI) The southwest monsoon withdrawal line has reached Chandigarh, but a fresh western disturbance is expected to bring another spell of rain and thunderstorms to parts of northwest India over the next few days, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said on Friday.
Lucknow, Sep 25 (UNI) The weather in Uttar Pradesh has changed due to the impact of a cyclone in the Bay of Bengal, and since Friday morning, intermittent rain has been falling in 20 cities, including Lucknow, Kanpur, Unnao, Varanasi, Prayagraj, and Jaunpur. Lucknow has been experiencing drizzle and strong winds for the past 20 hours. A slight chill is being felt.
Kolkata, Sep 24 (UNI) The deep depression that crossed the eastern coast near Kalingapatnam in Andhra Pradesh brought heavy rain to Kolkata and its adjoining districts on Thursday, leaving several pockets of the city waterlogged.
Visakhapatnam, Sept 24 (UNI) Heavy rains continued to lash Visakhapatnam district for the third consecutive day under the influence of a severe depression, prompting the district administration to step up relief, rescue and rehabilitation measures.
Visakhapatnam, Sept 24 (UNI) The Greater Visakhapatnam Municipal Corporation (GVMC) has intensified relief and restoration operations across the city as heavy rains continue, with officials directed to remain on high alert and prioritise the safety of people and property.
Vijayawada, Sep 24 (UNI) Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu today directed the officials to utilise the present rain water to fill all available water resources across the State properly.
Bhubaneswar, Sep 24 (UNI) The East Coast Railway (ECoR) will operate additional special trains on important routes during the upcoming Durga Puja and Diwali festive season to facilitate passenger travel and clear the anticipated rush.
Hyderabad, Sep 24 (UNI) Rainbow Children’s Medicare Ltd (RCML) today announced the appointment of Sudarshan Patodia as Group Chief Financial Officer, effective September 23.
Jammu, Sep 24 (UNI) Focussing on strengthening grassroots leadership, addressing village-level governance challenges and using digital tools to improve local administration, FICCI FLO Jammu, Kashmir and Ladakh (JKL) jointly with with Prevest DenPro, organised a day-long capacity-building workshop for women Gram Panchayat leaders from across the Jammu region.
Bhubaneswar, Sep 24 (UNI) Mahanadi Coalfields Limited (MCL) will strengthen the skill development ecosystem in Odisha by providing industry-oriented training to 520 candidates, with a special focus on youth, particularly women, from its operational and aspirational districts.
Vijayawada, Sep 24 (UNI) Incessant rains under the influence of a deep depression wreaked havoc in coastal Andhra districts and bridge collapse,uprooting of massive trees, and electric poles reported, while the normal life was thrown out of gear.
Bhubaneswar, Sep 24 (UNI) The deep depression that crossed the Andhra Pradesh coast early Thursday has moved inland and is likely to weaken into a depression by Thursday evening, even as heavy rain triggered localised disruptions in several parts of southern and western Odisha.
Chennai, Sep 24 (UNI) The Deep Depression over North Andhra Pradesh coast crossed the coast close to southwest of Kalingapatnam in Andhra Pradesh in the wee hours of Thursday, even as Chennai and its Northern and Interior districts and Western Ghat regions will continue to get rains for the next three days.
Imphal, Sep 24 (UNI) The Government of Manipur is facilitating specialised skill training in Semiconductor Surface Mount Technology (SMT) for graduates from Minority, OBC and SC communities, with training to be conducted at the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Madras, said Chief Minister Y Khemchand Singh on Thursday.
Hyderabad, Sep 24 (UNI) Heavy to very heavy rainfall is very likely to occur at isolated places in Komaram Bheem Asifabad, Mancherial, Peddapalli, Jayashankar Bhupalapally, Mulugu, Bhadradri Kothagudem and Khammam districts of Telangana during the next 24 hours, the Meteorological Centre said on Thursday.
Bhubaneswar, Sep 24 (UNI) The Odisha government has intensified night patrolling and field-level vigilance at strategic locations across the state amid heavy rains triggered by a deep depression, official sources said on Thursday.
Panchkula, Sep 24 (UNI) Haryana, Chandigarh, Delhi and Punjab are likely to witness a fresh spell of isolated to scattered rainfall from September 25 to 29, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said on Thursday, as the southwest monsoon continued its withdrawal from parts of northwest India.
Anakapalli, Sep 23 (UNI) ReNew, India’s leading renewable energy company, and the District Administration of Anakapalli on Wednesday signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to implement Project Surya, a skill development and livelihood enhancement programme by ReNew aimed at increasing women’s participation in India’s growing clean-energy workforce.
Visakhapatnam, Sept 23 (UNI) Visakhapatnam district administration and the Greater Visakhapatnam Municipal Corporation (GVMC) on Wednesday stepped up precautionary measures and placed all concerned departments on high alert as heavy rains lashed the city under the influence of the severe cyclonic storm.
Kolkata, Sep 23 (UNI) The deep depression over the Bay of Bengal is likely to bring more impact from rainfall than strong winds as it moves slowly towards landfall near Kalingapatnam tonight, the MET office said on Wednesday.
Thiruvananthapuram, Sep 23 (UNI) Kerala Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan on Wednesday said the families of those who died in the recent rain-related disaster would receive Rs 8 lakh financial assistance, while strongly defending his use of a privately arranged aircraft to visit the affected areas of Malappuram.
Kyiv/Washington, Sep 23 (UNI) Ukraine is ready to sign a landmark drone defence deal with the US, according to three sources familiar with the matter.
Chennai, Sep 23 (UNI) Even as the Deep Depression over the Westcentral and adjoining Northwest Bay of Bengal will move west-northwestwards and is set to cross the North Andhra and South Odisha coasts close to Kalingapatnam tonight, rainfall occurred at isolated places over Tamil Nadu with the Northern districts including Chennai and neighbouring districts and the Western Ghat regions set to get rains till September 29.
Srikakulam, Sep 23 (UNI) In a ghastly incident, four students were killed and another student was critically injured when an express train ran over them at Burma colony near Tekkali town of the district on Wednesday.
New York, Sept 23 (UNI) British Prime Minister Andy Burnham has called for a stronger international response to security threats, disinformation, climate change and the rapid development of artificial intelligence, declaring that Britain is ready to play a greater role in bringing countries together to tackle global challenges.
Hyderabad, Sep 23 (UNI) Telangana Revenue and Disaster Management Minister Ponguleti Srinivasa Reddy on Wednesday directed District Collectors to remain highly vigilant in view of the Meteorological Department''s warning of heavy to extremely heavy rains across Telangana over the next two days.
Hyderabad, Sep 23 (UNI) The Meteorological Centre on Wednesday issued a red alert, forecasting very heavy to extremely heavy rainfall at isolated places in Komuram Bheem Asifabad, Mancherial, Jayashankar Bhupalpally, Mulugu and Bhadradri Kothagudem districts of Telangana on September 24.
Bhubaneswar, Sep 23 (UNI) The depression over the Bay of Bengal is likely to move nearly parallel to the Odisha coast and cross the coast somewhere along Ganjam district during the night of September 23, the Centre for Environment and Climate (CEC) said in its latest bulletin.
Panchkula, Sep 23 (UNI) A deep depression over the Bay of Bengal is set to cross the north Andhra Pradesh-south Odisha coast on Wednesday night, bringing extremely heavy rainfall, squally winds and the risk of flash floods across parts of eastern and central India, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said.