Kolkata Police have implemented a 40 kmph speed limit for two-wheelers on the Maa and AJC Bose Road flyovers, including their approach roads and descent ramps. The Times of India reported that this restriction applies to all city flyovers unless a lower speed limit is specified. The police commissioner, Manoj Verma, announced on Saturday that…
BENGALURU: As the city prepares to welcome the New Year, Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar announced that 10,000 CCTV cameras will be deployed across Bengaluru’s party zones and hubs on December 31 to ensure safety and order. Addressing the media, Shivakumar emphasized that the government is closely monitoring all activities during the celebrations and…
PRAYAGRAJ: The Uttar Pradesh government has announced a robust seven-tier security arrangement to ensure the safety of over 40 crore devotees expected to attend Mahakumbh 2025. Spanning 45 days, the event will begin on Paush Poornima, January 13, and conclude on Maha Shivratri, February 26. Temporary police stations and checkpoints are being set up across…
Chandigarh: The Punjab Bandh called by protesting farmers demanding a legal guarantee for minimum support prices (MSP) has severely disrupted life across the state. Indian Railways has cancelled 150 trains and rescheduled 13 services, significantly impacting transportation and connectivity, as reported by All India Radio News. The bandh, organised by the farmers’ Kisan Union, has…
NEW DELHI: The national capital recorded a minimum temperature of 10.3 degrees Celsius on Monday, 3.5 degrees above the seasonal average. According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), mainly clear skies are expected during the day, with smog or shallow fog likely to develop in the evening and night. At 9 a.m., the Air Quality…
New Delhi: Delhi University’s Academic Council (AC) has approved the introduction of a one-year postgraduate (PG) programme under the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020. This programme will be available from 2026 to graduates of the university’s four-year undergraduate courses, while students with a three-year undergraduate degree can continue with the two-year PG programme. Under the…
Odisha is set to experience rainy weather as the state gears up to welcome the New Year. Light to moderate rainfall is expected in northern and northwestern regions due to the influence of a western disturbance, according to the Meteorological Department. Rainfall is likely to continue on December 28 and 29, primarily affecting districts in…
Bhubaneswar: Odisha is expected to witness more rainfall this weekend, creating additional challenges for farmers who are already dealing with significant crop losses caused by recent unseasonal rains. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast light to moderate rainfall in northern and northwestern districts on Saturday and Sunday due to a western disturbance. Weather expert…
BHUBANESWAR: The Higher Education Department of Odisha has issued revised guidelines for the Vyasakabi Fakir Mohan Bhasabruti Scheme under the Mukhyamantri Medhabi Chhatra Protsahan Yojana. These updated regulations will come into effect from the 2024-25 academic year. This initiative aims to promote academic excellence in Odia language studies, encouraging meritorious students to pursue higher education…
BALASORE: A robbery in Odisha took an unusual turn when the culprits used a portion of the stolen Rs 3.05 lakh from a medical shop to fund their online gaming obsession, specifically PUBG. The incident happened on December 18 in the Nialibag area under the jurisdiction of Sahadevkhunta police. The thieves gained access to the…
