ambulance

Blinkit launches 10-minute ambulance service in Gurgaon

Gurgaon: Blinkit, the instant delivery platform, has introduced a 10-minute ambulance service in select areas of Gurgaon, beginning Thursday. Currently in its pilot phase, the initiative has been rolled out with five ambulances equipped with basic medical equipment. Albinder Dhindsa, founder and CEO of Blinkit, emphasised that the service prioritises solving a critical problem over…

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police

Tension in Lucknow after two communities clash

Lucknow: Tension prevailed between two communities in the Rajendra Nagar area of Lucknow, following a clash that resulted in stone-pelting, according to the police. Five individuals from both parties were detained by the Lucknow police in response to the incident, and adequate security forces were deployed to maintain control. The groups involved were reportedly from…

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Indian Railways

Trains cancelled, rescheduled due to safety related modernisation work

In view of safety related modernisation work between Bamara and Dharuadih stations in Chakradharpur Division of South Eastern Railway, the following trains originating, terminating and passing through ECoR jurisdiction will be affected Cancellation of originating trains: Rescheduling of trains: Short termination/short origination of trains/partially cancelled: A. 12871 Howrah-Titilagarh Ispat Express from Howrah on 26.04.2023 will…

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airport

Customs sounds alert over impostors cheating people at Bengaluru airport

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…

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rural voice

Convention on challenges faced by rural communities held

Bhubaneswar: Climate change, soil erosion, exploitation of tribals, women’s safety were among several issues raised by stakeholders from diverse fields during a two-day brainstorming programme here on Saturday. The convention, organised by Rural Voice, a digital news platform, Socratus Foundation, a Bengaluru-based think tank, Livelihood Alternatives, a social enterprise seeking to create an enabling eco-system,…

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4G tower

Foundation stone for mobile tower at Manatapal village laid

Union minister Ashwini Vaishnaw laid the foundation stone for installation of 4G mobile tower at Manatapal village under Betnoti block in Mayurbhanj district recently. He also announced new towers for Patisari and Kanhupura villages under Badasahi block. The mobile tower would be part of 4G Saturation Project under the Atmanirbhar Bharat initiatives. Better data communication…

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RAJESH MOHANTY

Vijay Hazare Trophy: Rajesh Mohanty scripts history with hat-trick as Odisha beat Services by four wickets

Bengaluru: Rajesh Mohanty recorded his name into Odisha cricket history with a memorable hat-trick, becoming the first bowler from the state to achieve the feat in List A cricket, as Odisha registered a four-wicket win over Services in their Vijay Hazare Trophy 2025-26 match at the Alur Cricket Stadium III, here on Friday. After Odisha…

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