Kolkata gets rainfall on Thursday evening Kolkata: A refreshing spell of evening rain finally brought a brief, much-needed respite to Kolkata on Thursday, breaking a grueling five-day dry spell that had left the city sweltering under intense heat and high humidity. While the sudden thundershower was light to moderate in intensity, the accompanying cool winds … Read more
India can significantly reduce its dependence on imports and strengthen long-term energy security by accelerating coal gasification projects, Union coal and mines minister G Kishan Reddy said on Thursday, as the government stepped up efforts to attract investment into the sector.Speaking at a roadshow on the Centre’s scheme for promoting surface coal and lignite gasification … Read more
Sanya E Prix (Image credit: Instagram) Formula E drivers had a month-long break before flying to China for the Sanya E-Prix. However, what has surprised many of them is the intense summer heat, with temperatures exceeding 30°C. From Jake Dennis and Felipe Drugovich to Nico Muller, several drivers remarked that it was extremely hot in … Read more
Mangaluru: The Billava Brigade, established in Puttur to promote the development of the Billava community across sectors, will officially begin its activities. As its first major initiative, the brigade plans to install a statue of freedom fighter Ubar Manja Baidya in Uppinangady.Manjayya Baidya of Uppinangady, popularly known as Ubar Manja Baidya, was a prominent freedom … Read more
Cauvery River has almost dried up in Bethri in Madikeri taluk Madikeri: Monsoon showers have not begun as expected in the agriculturally dominant Kodagu district this year, worrying farmers who depend on rain amid predictions of a state-wide deficiency.Last year, the monsoon arrived in the district towards the end of May, and by mid-June, several … Read more
The ruling Congress won five of the seven seats in the Karnataka legislative council elections on Thursday, with alleged cross-voting from BJP and JD(S) ranks helping the party exceed its expected numbers. (Image Credit: TNN) BENGALURU: The ruling Congress won five of the seven seats in the Karnataka legislative council elections on Thursday, with alleged … Read more
A herd of 25 elephants reportedly approached a brick kiln area to feed on jackfruits when the calf, unable to notice the well in the dark, fell into it. Kharagpur: A two-to-three-year-old elephant calf died after falling into an open well in Bachhurkhoar village of Nayagram block, despite rescue attempts by its herd and forest … Read more
Neredivalsa villagers show their forms Koraput: Koraput district administration on Thursday conducted a Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls at Neredivalsa village under Kotia gram panchayat, with Pottangi tehsildar claiming that the work in the panchayat, bordering Andhra Pradesh, was nearing completion.“Around 90% of the exercise has already been completed. Our objective is to … Read more
The company is looking to expand its capabilities in recovering critical minerals from electronic and related waste streams. (AI image) Karo Sambhav has secured Rs 56 crore in a Pre-Series A funding round led by Rainmatter by Zerodha, as the company looks to expand its capabilities in recovering critical minerals from electronic and related waste … Read more
IM Harsh Suresh in action at 360 ONE Masters Chess tournament IM Harsh Suresh held leader, GM Iniyan Pa to a draw in the 8th but this may be just a temporary setback, as the National champion still leads the rest of the field by a point and needs only a draw in the final … Read more