Jaipur’s air quality slips into ‘very poor’ category
Jaipur, Nov 21 (IANS) The air quality in Jaipur on Thursday slipped into the ‘very poor’ category as the AQI level reached 344 in the Mansarovar area. The air remained in the ‘poor’ category in other areas of the city where the quality index was over 200. Besides Jaipur, the air quality index (AQI) stayed […]
Blanket of smog continues in Delhi, AQI ‘very poor’
New Delhi, Nov 21 (IANS) A layer of smog blanketed Delhi on Thursday morning, as the air quality index (AQI) was at 389 at 7.15 a.m., falling into the “very poor” category. However, some areas continued to have severe air pollution levels. According to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) data, in 12 areas of […]
PM Modi conferred with Guyana’s ‘The Order of Excellence’, dedicates it to people of India
New Delhi, Nov 21 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi was conferred with Guyana’s highest civilian honour, ‘The Order of Excellence’, by President Mohamed Irfaan Ali, for his visionary statesmanship, championing the rights of developing countries on the global stage, exceptional service to the global community and for his commitment to strengthening India-Guyana relations. While accepting […]
Artist Nikhil Chopra to curate 6th edition of Kochi Muziris Biennale
Thiruvananthapuram, Nov 21 (IANS) Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan on Wednesday announced that the sixth edition of the Kochi-Muziris Biennale (KMB), a cutting-edge international exhibition of contemporary art, starting in Kochi in December 12, 2025, will be curated by renowned artist Nikhil Chopra and his team HH Art Spaces. This event, which has now become […]
Four-yr-old boy dies after falling in borewell in Rajasthan’s Barmer
Jaipur, Nov 21 (IANS) A four-year-old boy died after falling into a borewell in Rajasthan’s Barmer on Wednesday evening, police said. The incident occurred in Arjun ki Dhani in the Gudhamalani area where Naresh fell into the borewell while playing. A rescue operation was immediately launched by the administration and the police after getting information […]
MP Cabinet approves ‘Shri Krishna Patheya Trust’ for developing pilgrimage sites
Bhopal, Nov 21 (IANS) The Madhya Pradesh Cabinet has approved the formation of the ‘Shri Krishna Patheya Trust’, to develop places dedicated to Lord Krishna as pilgrimage sites in the state, officials said. The trust constituted under the chairmanship of Chief Minister Mohan Yadav will have a total of 28 members, including five nominated renowned […]
All educational institutions in Manipur’s Imphal Valley to remain closed till Nov 23
Imphal, Nov 21 (IANS) Schools, colleges, and universities in Manipur’s Imphal Valley would remain closed till November 23 for the safety of the students, teachers, and staff, officials said. An order issued by Daryal Juli Anal, the Joint Secretary (Higher and Technical Education Department), said on Wednesday that because of the curfew imposed by District […]
Delhi’s Khan Market ranked as 22nd most expensive high street globally
New Delhi, Nov 21 (IANS) Delhi’s Khan Market has been ranked as 22nd most expensive main street globally, retaining its position and continuing to be India’s most expensive high street, registering a 7 per cent (year-on-year) rental growth, according to a report on Thursday. According to a Cushman & Wakefield report, which focuses on rents […]
Sikkim introducing modern day technologies for fisheries: CM Prem Singh Tamang
Gangtok, Nov 21 (IANS) Sikkim Chief Minister Prem Singh Tamang said on Thursday that the state government has been working to advance the fisheries sector by introducing modern technologies and providing training and financial support to increase productivity. On World Fisheries Day, CM Tamang extended his heartfelt greetings and best wishes to the hardworking fish […]
Women entrepreneurs driving innovation, growth in gem & jewellery sector: Smriti Irani
New Delhi, Nov 21 (IANS) Women in the gem and jewellery industry possess immense potential and are driving innovation and growth in the gem and jewellery sector, said former Union Minister Smriti Irani. She said this at an event organised by the Gem and Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC) in New Delhi. The event highlighted […]
