Raipur: A new 33/11 kV electricity substation with a capacity of 5 MVA was inaugurated at Umiya Market in Bhanpuri under the Chief Minister’s Electricity Infrastructure Development Scheme. Constructed by the City Division (North) of the Chhattisgarh State Power Distribution Company, the substation is expected to strengthen the local power network and improve the quality…
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New Delhi, August 28: President Droupadi Murmu celebrated Raksha Bandhan with school students from different parts of the country at Rashtrapati Bhavan on Friday, using the festival to highlight the importance of protecting the environment. Interacting with the students, President Murmu said the message of Raksha Bandhan goes beyond family relationships and represents values such…
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Bhubaneswar, August 28: More than 8,000 engineering students from across India received hands-on exposure to industrial technologies through the four-week Summer Internship Training Programme organised by the Central Tool Room & Training Centre (CTTC), Bhubaneswar, during May and June 2026. The programme, conducted under the Ministry of MSME, brought together 8,083 students from 22 States…
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Kota, August 28: Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla celebrated the festival of Raksha Bandhan with the ‘Ladli Behnas’ of his parliamentary constituency, Kota-Bundi, on Thursday, sharing the festive spirit of affection, trust and brotherhood with women from the constituency. The occasion reflected the special bond between brothers and sisters and highlighted the importance of respect,…
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Faridabad: Mr T, a patient from London, travelled to India for specialised treatment of a massively enlarged prostate weighing nearly 200 grams and underwent successful laser prostate surgery at ILSS Hospital, Faridabad. Considering the unusually large size of the prostate, Mr T required specialised treatment and expertise in advanced laser prostatectomy. After evaluating his options,…
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Palwal: The Palwal Police will organise a road safety quiz competition on August 31 to educate children and students about traffic rules and encourage them to follow safe road practices from an early age. The competition is being conducted under the directions of the Additional Director General of Police, Traffic and Highways, Haryana, and Palwal…
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New Delhi, August 27, 2026; Nalanda’s centuries-old tradition of scholarship, intellectual exchange and cross-border learning remains relevant to the modern world, United Nations Resident Coordinator in India Stefan Priesner said during a special discussion on the ancient seat of learning. The event, organised by UNESCO and the United Nations in India, centred on diplomat and…
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New Delhi, August 27, 2026; India has stepped up humanitarian assistance to Nepal by sending a second aircraft carrying 37.5 tonnes of relief material as rescue and recovery operations continue following devastating flash floods. The consignment includes medicines, food packets, humanitarian assistance and disaster-relief equipment intended for communities affected by flooding, landslides and widespread damage.…
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New Delhi, August 27, 2026; Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday urged young people to spend more time on sports and physical activities, stressing that a strong sporting culture can contribute to healthier families, society and the nation’s global standing. Addressing athletes through the Khelo India Dialogue via video conference, Modi said sports should become…
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Lucknow, August 27, 2026; Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) president Mayawati has welcomed the Uttar Pradesh government’s plan to provide employment to one lakh young people within the next six months, but questioned whether the announcement was influenced by the approaching Assembly elections. In a statement posted on X, Mayawati described the proposed recruitment as a…
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