Tourist from Tamil Nadu killed as captive elephant fights with another elephant in Karnataka’s Dubare camp
Madikeri (Karnataka), May 18 (IANS) In a tragic incident, a woman tourist from Tamil Nadu was killed on Monday after coming under a captive elephant that was fighting with another elephant at the Dubare Elephant Camp in Karnataka’s Madikeri district, officials said. The deceased has been identified as 33-year-old Jinmu. Her husband, Joyal, sustained severe […]
Bangladesh economy seen as taking a hit due to trade, defence deals with US
New Delhi, May 18 (IANS) The US-Bangladesh trade deal “mirrors colonial economics much in the same way that the British exploited India during the pre-Independence era”, according to an article in the Bangladeshi media. The article in Dhaka’s The Daily Star points out that while the trade deal with the Trump administration allows Bangladesh’s garment […]
Centre plans water metro network across 18 cities
New Delhi, May 18 (IANS) The Centre has moved ahead with plans to introduce Water Metro services in 18 cities across the country, with Guwahati figuring prominently in the first phase of the ambitious national rollout aimed at transforming inland waterways into sustainable urban transport corridors. Union Minister for Ports, Shipping, and Waterways Sarbananda Sonowal […]
CM Mohan Yadav to participate in Central Zonal Council meeting in Jagdalpur
Bhopal/Raipur, May 18 (IANS) Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav will participate in the 26th meeting of the Central Zonal Council scheduled to be held in Bastar district of Chhattisgarh on May 19. The primary purpose of Chief Minister Yadav’s visit to Jagdalpur is to deliberate on issues concerning the Centre and states, as well […]
Centre imposes undeclared lockdown, claims Punjab CM
Patna, May 18 (IANS) Launching a sharp attack on the Bharatiya Janata Party-led Union government over rising inflation and restrictions on people, Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Monday said the Centre has pushed the country into an “undeclared lockdown” while hiding the true state of the economy from people. Pointing out that the Centre […]
Rajasthan joins ‘Namo Bharat’ network as RRTS to connect Alwar with New Delhi
Jaipur, May 18 (IANS) The Regional Rapid Transit System project aimed at connecting Rajasthan with New Delhi through a fast, safe, and world-class transport network has gained fresh momentum. Following a consensus between the governments of Rajasthan and Haryana, Rajasthan is now set to become part of the ‘Namo Bharat’ network, paving the way for […]
Karnataka govt to celebrate three years in office amid leadership buzz
Bengaluru, May 18 (IANS) Amid continuing speculation over leadership issues within the Congress, the Karnataka government is set to celebrate the completion of three years in office with a mega event titled “Pragatiyatta Karnataka” in Tumakuru, near Bengaluru, on Tuesday. As part of the programme, the government will distribute property documents to 1.52 lakh beneficiaries. […]
Church leaders launch peace initiative amid Kuki-Naga tensions in Manipur
Imphal, May 18 (IANS) Manipur Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh on Monday lauded the proactive role being played by church leaders in efforts to defuse the prevailing ethnic tension following the killing of three church leaders in Kangpokpi district earlier this month. Three church leaders belonging to the Kuki community were killed and four others […]
Gujarat: GSRTC launches new Volvo service on Delhi-Mumbai expressway, revises Ahmedabad-Bhavnagar route
Ahmedabad/Gandhinagar, May 18 (IANS) The Gujarat State Road Transport Corporation (GSRTC) on Monday announced revisions to the operating routes of several premium AC bus services, with a focus on improving travel efficiency and reducing passenger costs. The changes have been introduced at the Deputy Chief Minister’s instructions. As part of the new arrangement, all premium […]
Court grants ED 24-hour transit remand of AAP leader Deepak Singla
New Delhi, May 18 (IANS) The Rouse Avenue Court in Delhi on Monday granted the Enforcement Directorate (ED) 24-hour transit remand of Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader Deepak Singla after the central agency produced him before the court and sought his custody for further proceedings, sources said. Earlier on Monday, the ED arrested Deepak Singla […]
