Chennai: At least seven people were killed and several others injured following an ammonia gas leak at a private fish processing factory in Tamil Nadu’s Tiruvallur district on Sunday. The incident occurred at a fish processing unit in Manjankaran near Periyapalayam. According to officials, workers lost consciousness after ammonia leaked from the facility. Around 40 Read More…
A 60-year-old woman undergoing treatment for amoebic meningoencephalitis has died. The deceased has been identified as Chandrika, a resident of Kulathupuzha in Kollam district. She was admitted to the Government Medical College Thiruvananthapuram after developing severe symptoms of the infection. Chandrika had been receiving treatment in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU), where she passed away Read More…
Kota: Candidates who appeared for the NEET-UG re-examination on Sunday said the question paper was tougher than the previous exam, with the Physics section emerging as the most difficult. While Biology was considered relatively easy and Chemistry moderately difficult, many students reported that Physics was lengthy, conceptual, and time-consuming. As a result, several candidates believe Read More…
Kolkata: Prime Minister Narendra Modi led the national celebrations of the 12th International Day of Yoga from Red Road in Kolkata, West Bengal, on Sunday. Joining thousands of yoga practitioners in the Common Yoga Protocol session, the Prime Minister extended greetings to people across the world and emphasized yoga’s role in promoting health, harmony, and Read More…
Thousands of yoga enthusiasts around the world took part in International Day of Yoga celebrations on June 21, with Indian diplomatic missions hosting special events to promote the ancient practice and its benefits for health and well-being. Observed annually since its adoption by the United Nations in 2014, International Day of Yoga was celebrated this Read More…
The NEET UG re-examination will be conducted across the country today under stringent security arrangements. Around 2.3 million students are expected to appear for the exam at 5,440 centres nationwide. Authorities have put in place extensive security measures to ensure the smooth and fair conduct of the examination. Paramilitary forces have also been deployed at Read More…
The Kerala State Electricity Board (KSEB) has indicated that load shedding may have to be extended as the state continues to face a severe power crisis. The utility also stated that it may be forced to procure electricity at rates exceeding the existing price cap. At present, the upper limit for purchasing power has been Read More…
Rairangpur: President Droupadi Murmu and Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday participated in a programme marking two years of the Odisha Government and jointly inaugurated 60 projects while laying foundation stones for 12 others worth ₹47,600 crore. The projects span sectors including energy, industrial infrastructure, roads, drinking water, health, education, tourism and irrigation, and are Read More…
Jaipur: Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma on Saturday said the state government is committed to preserving India’s cultural and spiritual heritage while removing symbols associated with colonial rule. Speaking after inaugurating and laying the foundation stone for 41 development projects worth more than ₹74 crore in Sirohi district, Sharma said such efforts are aimed at Read More…
Tehran: Iran has announced the closure of the strategically important Strait of Hormuz amid escalating tensions in the Middle East. The move comes in the wake of Israeli military strikes in southern Lebanon, which reportedly left 32 people dead. Iranian authorities said the decision was taken against the backdrop of the continuing attacks and growing Read More…