Four killed as bus rams into stationary truck in Telangana
Hyderabad, May 20 (IANS) Four persons were killed and 20 injured in a road accident in Telangana’s Vikarabad district on Tuesday, police said. The accident occurred near Rangapuram in Parigi mandal when a private bus, carrying passengers returning from a wedding reception, rammed into a stationary truck. One person died on the spot while three […]
Six-member panel formed to probe Hyderabad fire accident
Hyderabad, May 20 (IANS) The Telangana government has constituted a six-member committee of senior officials to probe fire accident near Charminar, which claimed 17 lives. The committee has been asked to conduct an investigation and submit a report on the cause of the fire and the action taken by various departments for rescue and relief. […]
Hyderabad Metro announces 10 per cent discount on increased fares
Hyderabad, May 20 (IANS) The Hyderabad Metro Rail management on Tuesday announced 10 percent discount on the increased fares, which came into effect from May 17. L&T Metro Rail (Hyderabad) Limited (L&TMRHL) announced the discount across all fare zones in all three metro corridors, which will come into effect from May 24. This decision has […]
Telangana Police stand number one in recovery of stolen phones
Hyderabad, May 20 (IANS) Telangana Police ranked first in the country in recovering stolen/missing mobile phones by using the Central Equipment Identity Register (CEIR) portal. The state police have recovered 78,114 stolen/missing phones using CEIR, developed by the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) to combat mobile theft and counterfeit devices. Telangana Director General of Police, Dr […]
Nine North Central Railway stations get new look, PM Modi to inaugurate on May 22
Prayagraj, May 20 (IANS) In a major step towards modernising and upgrading India’s railway infrastructure to global standards, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will virtually inaugurate 103 redeveloped railway stations across the country on May 22 under the Amrit Bharat Station Scheme. Among the stations being inaugurated, nine key stations under the North Central Railway zone, […]
Maha Cabinet clears projects with an investment of Rs 1 lakh crore
Mumbai, May 20 (IANS) The Maharashtra Cabinet, chaired by Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, on Tuesday, cleared 325 proposals pending due to the expiry of the policy period in the industry sector. The approval of these proposals is expected to lead to investment of Rs 1,00,655.96 crore and creation of 93,317 jobs. The policies prepared by […]
PM Modi’s ‘Amrit Bharat’ push transforms Gujarat’s Dakor station into cultural landmark
Kheda (Gujarat), May 20 (IANS) The historic Dakor railway station, located in Gujarat’s Kheda district, has undergone a striking transformation under the Amrit Bharat Station Scheme, earning widespread praise from locals and pilgrims alike. Known as a prominent pilgrimage destination and the sacred abode of Lord Ranchhodrai, Dakor – often referred to as Yatra Dham […]
Maharashtra: Vidarbha’s folk art gives a fresh look to redeveloped Itwari railway station
Nagpur, May 20 (IANS) In a significant step towards modernising India’s railway infrastructure, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will virtually inaugurate 103 redeveloped railway stations across the country on May 22 under the Amrit Bharat Station Scheme. Among the stations to be inaugurated on Thursday also include five stations under the South East Central Railway (SECR) […]
Heritage tourism body writes to Union Minister Shekhawat raising concerns on falling tourist arrivals
Jaipur, May 20 (IANS) There has been a drastic fall in the arrival of tourists owing to the current geopolitical tensions along India’s western border. This has given a big hit to the tourism economy, particularly to states with border districts like Rajasthan, Gujarat and Punjab. This has necessitated the Indian Heritage Hotels Association (IHHA) […]
Britain suspends trade negotiations with Israel over Gaza aid blockade
London, May 20 (IANS) British Foreign Secretary David Lammy announced on Tuesday that Britain has suspended trade negotiations with Israel over its Gaza blockade. Lammy also said the Israeli ambassador had been summoned. Earlier, British Prime Minister Keir Starmer condemned the deepening humanitarian crisis in Gaza on Tuesday, describing the ongoing civilian suffering as “utterly […]
