Gas Leak After LPG Tanker Overturns In Coimbatore, Five Schools Closed

Chennai: A tanker lorry carrying 20 metric tons of Liquid Petroleum Gas (LPG) overturned on the Avinashi flyover in Tamil Nadu’s Coimbatore during the early hours of Friday. The tanker was transporting LPG from the Kochi Bharat Petroleum Plant to a storage facility in Coimbatore when the accident occurred. The driver of the vehicle sustained minor…

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Delhi wakes up to dense fog this morning as cold wave grips; flights diverted

New Delhi: Dense fog engulfed the national capital as cold waves gripped the city on Friday morning.According to the India Meteorological Department, Delhi recorded 9.6 degrees Celsius at 5.30 am on Friday. The air quality in the national capital has deteriorated from ‘poor’ to ‘very poor’.According to the Central Pollution Control Board, the AQI was recorded…

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Maha Kumbh 2025: Fire fighting robots, ATVs -State fire department uses tech to ensure fire safety at Mela

Prayagraj: Preparations for the Maha Kumbh, which is scheduled to be held in Uttar Pradesh’s Prayagraj, are in full swing, and rehearsals for ritualistic festivities such as special Ganga Aarti is being undertaken at Triveni Sangan (confluence of Ganga, Yamuna, and Saraswati). The Maha Kumbh is being celebrated after 12 years and a huge turnout of…

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Madras HC Quashes Criminal Complaint Against VCK Leader Thol Thirumavalavan

Chennai:  The Madras High Court has quashed a criminal case against Viduthalai Chiruthaigal Katchi (VCK) founder and Member of Parliament Thol Thirumavalavan, in a case alleging the degradation of Indian women, particularly Hindu women. A single-judge bench, led by Justice P. Velmurugan, on Thursday quashed the complaint, observing that Thirumavalavan’s remarks were based on what…

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Arif Mohammad Khan Sworn In As Bihar Governor

Patna: Arif Mohammad Khan took the oath as Bihar’s 42nd Governor on Thursday at Rajendra Mandapam, Raj Bhavan.Patna High Court Chief Justice Krishnan Vinod Chandran administered the oath of office and secrecy to Khan.The ceremony was attended by Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, Deputy Chief Minister Samrat Chaudhary and other ministers.Khan, who previously served as Kerala…

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PM Modi To Inaugurate, Lay Foundation Stones For Multiple Projects In Delhi

New Delhi: In line with his commitment to ‘Housing for All,’ Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Swabhiman Apartments, Ashok Vihar, Delhi, on January 3 at 12.10 p.m. The visit will mark the inauguration of newly-constructed flats for dwellers of Jhuggi Jhopri (JJ) clusters under the In-Sit u Slum Rehabilitation Project.During the event, the Prime Minister…

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Maharashtra’s Biggest Industrial Land Parcel In Navi Mumbai Sold For A Song To Reliance Industries

Mumbai: Maharashtra’s biggest industrial land parcel measuring over 5,286 acres — at a strategic location close to the Navi Mumbai Airport, JNPT and the Mumbai Trans Harbour Link project — has been sold to Reliance Industries Ltd at a valuation of mere Rs 2,200 crore.Anand Jain-promoted Jai Corp Ltd. informed the stock exchange that Urban Infrastructure…

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“Take a moment to reflect on sacrifices made by soldiers”: Indian Army’s reminder on New Year

New Delhi: The Indian Army on Tuesday emphasized the importance of honoring and remembering the sacrifices made by Indian soldiers, particularly those posted along the Line of Control (LoC) in Jammu and Kashmir as they continue to uphold their duty with perseverance and unwavering dedication. In a post on X, the Indian Army said that…

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PM fasal bima yojana: Government increases allocation amount, modification to be made for smooth functioning

Good news for farmers in the new year. The central government has increased the PM Fasal Bima yojana allocation amount with additional subsidies to farmers. The decision was approved in the cabinet meeting chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnav has informed that the PM Fasal Bima allocation: has been increased to…

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