New Delhi: Faced with a tepid public response to the recently introduced hot air balloon rides in the capital, the private operators are now considering the introduction of an online ticket booking system in an effort to attract more customers and improve visibility. The tethered balloon rides, which were opened to the public on November…
Chennai: A 53-year-old man, who had been battling debilitating knee pain for more than 15 years, has regained full mobility and returned to a pain-free life after undergoing an advanced cartilage transplant procedure at a city hospital, officials said on Saturday. The patient, currently employed in Madhya Pradesh, underwent a single-stage autograft cartilage tissue transplant…
Bhubaneswar/Cuttack: A couple of one-sided contests marked the OCA Inter-District School Cricket Tournament (2025–26) one-day preliminary league, with Kendrapara and Bhubaneswar-A registering emphatic victories on Saturday. At the BJB High School Mini Stadium, Khurda, Kendrapara outclassed Boudh by a huge margin of 203 runs. After winning the toss and opting to bat, Kendrapara piled up…
Bengaluru: With New Year celebrations approaching, City Police commissioner Seemant Kumar Singh has directed pubs, hotels and event venues to strictly comply with safety norms and ensure that festivities are conducted within the bounds of the law. The directions were issued on Friday during a coordination meeting with owners and representatives of pubs, hotels and…
Bengaluru: A 38-year-old man has been arrested for alleged drunk and reckless driving after his SUV crashed into a motorcycle, dragged it for nearly 500 metres and went on to hit several other vehicles on the city’s Ring Road, police said on Friday. The incident took place around 7.15 pm on December 24 near Kamakshipalya,…
Hyderabad: The Hyderabad Police have announced a strict “zero drugs” policy for the upcoming New Year celebrations, warning of tough action against anyone found violating the law during the festive period. City police commissioner V C Sajjanar, while chairing a coordination meeting with senior officers on Friday, directed personnel across ranks to maintain heightened vigilance…
Cuttack/Bhubaneswar: A series of emphatic results marked day three of the OCA Inter District School Cricket Tournament 2025–26, with several one-sided contests and standout individual performances across venues on Friday. At the DRIEMS Cricket Ground, Bhubaneswar-A produced a batting masterclass to overwhelm Kandhamal. After opting to bat, Bhubaneswar-A piled up a massive 400 for 7…
Bengaluru: The Customs department at Kempegowda International Airport has issued a high alert after uncovering a scam in which fraudsters are impersonating Customs officials to dupe and extort money from unsuspecting citizens. Officials said the racket primarily targets vulnerable individuals, including those from economically weaker backgrounds, by creating panic and a sense of urgency through…
Mysuru: With the National Investigation Agency (NIA) stepping in to assist the investigation, the death toll in the helium cylinder explosion near the Mysuru Palace has increased to three, police said on Saturday. Lakshmi, a 29-year-old woman from Kamakshipalya in Bengaluru, succumbed to her injuries late on Friday while undergoing treatment at KR Hospital. She…
New Delhi: Police have arrested a 40-year-old woman after her car ploughed into a police barricade during routine checking in the Shahbad Dairy area of outer north Delhi, leaving a constable injured, officials said on Saturday. The incident occurred late on the night of December 24 when a police picket was in place as part…
