Telangana to go for optimum utilisation of Godavari water
Hyderabad, Aug 12 (IANS) The government of Telangana has resolved to utilise Godavari River water at the optimum level. Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy on Wednesday ordered the officials to carry out lift operations from the Yellampalli, Devadula, and Sitarama projects for maximum utilisation of available water in Godavari. At a review meeting of the […]
Kerala heading for fresh spell of heavy rain, predicts IMD
Thiruvananthapuram, Aug 12 (IANS) Kerala, still counting the human and material losses from the recent deluge that left 23 people dead and three fishermen missing, is bracing for another spell of heavy rain, with the India Meteorological Department (IMD) warning that rainfall activity is likely to intensify over the coming days. The fresh warning that […]
Meghalaya CM urges vendors’ cooperation for inclusive public space
Shillong, Aug 12 (IANS) Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma on Wednesday reviewed the ongoing rehabilitation of street vendors at the newly established Polo Vendors’ Market here and said cooperation among all stakeholders was essential to create safer and more inclusive public spaces in Shillong. Interacting with vendors after inspecting the market, Sangma said the […]
Gujarat: Ahmedabad gets new Geetamandir bus terminal
Ahmedabad, Aug 12 (IANS) Ahmedabad’s Geetamandir bus terminal has added a new North Block, with the inauguration of an ‘Iconic Busport’ equipped with 39 boarding and alighting platforms and dedicated passenger facilities. Deputy Chief Minister Harsh Sanghavi inaugurated the Geetamandir Bus Terminal-2 (North Block) in Ahmedabad on Wednesday and flagged off newly built buses. Minister […]
YSR Congress to raise Panchadarla mining issue in Parliament
Amaravati, Aug 12 (IANS) The YSR Congress Party will raise the issue of illegal mining at Panchadarla in Anakapalli district of Andhra Pradesh in Parliament if the government fails to issue a permanent Government Order declaring the sacred hill a No-Mining Zone, its leaders said on Wednesday. Rajya Sabha MP Golla Baburao, Araku MP Gumma […]
Namrata Adani backs ISSO’s next phase of growth as network expands to over 630 schools
Ahmedabad, Aug 10 (IANS) The International Schools Sports Organisation (ISSO) is set for its biggest season yet, with its network expanding to more than 630 schools and student-athlete participation expected to cross 28,000 during the 2026-27 season, as the organisation steps up efforts to build structured pathways in school sport across India. Namrata Adani, an […]
Hockey World Cup 2026: New format puts greater emphasis on pool-stage results
New Delhi, Aug 10 (IANS) The FIH Hockey Men’s and Women’s World Cup 2026 will feature a revamped competition structure, with the traditional quarterfinal stage scrapped and the top two teams from each of the two crossover pools advancing directly to the semi-finals as Belgium and the Netherlands jointly host the tournament from August 15 […]
Manipur CM felicitates Commonwealth Games silver medallist Rishikanta Singh
Imphal, Aug 10 (IANS) Manipur Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh on Monday felicitated Commonwealth Games silver medallist and weightlifter Chanambam Rishikanta Singh for his outstanding performance at the recently held 23rd edition of the Commonwealth Games 2026 in Glasgow, Scotland. While felicitating the medallist, the Chief Minister extended his heartfelt congratulations to Rishikanta Singh and […]
U.S. Soccer opposes FIFA in latest controversy despite Trump support
New York, Aug 10 (IANS) Amidst growing dissatisfaction against FIFA among Continental bodies and national associations, U.S. Soccer has come out in support of the global body and opposed the stance of the country’s legislative organisation against the global governing body. FIFA had publicly announced its proposal to sell shares of the World Cup to […]
Government e-Marketplace rewrites rules of public procurement: Piyush Goyal
New Delhi, Aug 10 (IANS) Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal on Monday said that from a gross merchandise value (GMV) of Rs 422 crore a decade ago to over Rs 1,55,000 crore today, the Government e-Marketplace (GeM) has rewritten the rules of public procurement. In a post on X, the minister informed that over […]
