New Delhi: Chief of the Naval Staff (CNS) Admiral Krishna Swaminathan began a four-day official visit to Mauritius on Monday, as part of India’s efforts to strengthen bilateral maritime cooperation and deepen defence ties with the island nation. The visit, scheduled from August 10 to 13, 2026, is aimed at further consolidating India-Mauritius defence and Read More…
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Vetiver: Kerala’s Natural Shield Against Soil Erosion
M. A SUDHEER BABU, PATTAMBI, DISTRICT SOIL SURVEY OFFICER, KOZHIKODE oil is one of the most important natural resources, and vetiver, locally known as Ramacham, can play a crucial role in preventing soil degradation and controlling erosion. Known as vetiver in English and khus in Hindi and Bengali, the aromatic grass is also valued as Read More…
President Murmu Confers National Handloom Award on Two J-K Kani Weavers
Srinagar: President Droupadi Murmu has conferred the National Handloom Award on two master weavers from Budgam district of Jammu and Kashmir in recognition of their contribution to the traditional art of Kani weaving. Kani weaving is an ancient and highly intricate handloom tapestry technique from Kashmir. Artisans use small wooden spools, known as kanis, to Read More…
President Murmu Presents National Handloom Awards, Releases Commemorative Stamps on National Handloom Day
New Delhi: President Droupadi Murmu on today attended the 12th National Handloom Day celebrations at the Rashtrapati Bhavan Cultural Centre in New Delhi, where she presented the Sant Kabir Handloom Awards and the National Handloom Awards 2025 to outstanding artisans and weavers. The awards recognise excellence in handloom weaving and honour the contribution of artisans Read More…
Gold Prices Climb Higher; 916 Gold Crosses ₹1.09 Lakh for 8 Grams
Gold prices continued to surge on Thursday, with the price of 916 hallmark gold reaching ₹13,725 per gram. The price of 8 grams of 916 gold has risen to ₹1,09,800. The price of 18-carat gold stands at ₹11,275 per gram, while 8 grams is priced at ₹90,200.Meanwhile, silver remains unchanged at ₹240 per gram, with Read More…
FSSAI Bars Dabur from Selling Food Products with ‘100%’ Claims
New Delhi: The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has prohibited Dabur India Ltd. from marketing and selling several food products carrying “100 per cent” claims, stating that such labelling is misleading and violates food safety regulations.In a post on social media on Monday, the food regulator said it had issued a prohibition Read More…
PM Modi to Inaugurate Alluri Sitarama Raju International Airport in Andhra Pradesh Tomorrow
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the Alluri Sitarama Raju International Airport at Bhogapuram in Andhra Pradesh on Friday, marking a major boost to the state’s aviation infrastructure. Developed under the Public-Private Partnership (PPP) model at a cost of over ₹5,640 crore, the Greenfield airport has been designed to handle 6 million passengers Read More…
Stalin Criticises TVK Government Over Electricity Tariff Issues in Tamil Nadu
Chennai: DMK president M.K. Stalin on Friday criticised the Tamil Nadu government over alleged irregularities in electricity tariffs, accusing the ruling TVK government of failing to address problems in the power sector. Stalin claimed that consumers have been facing frequent power cuts and inflated electricity bills since the current government assumed office. Referring to the Read More…
Border Haat Reopens at Pangsau Pass After Six Years
Itanagar: Arunachal Pradesh Trade and Commerce Minister Nyato Dukam on Thursday inaugurated the reopening of the Border Haat at Pangsau Pass along the India-Myanmar border in Changlang district, marking the resumption of cross-border trade after a six-year gap. The Border Haat, located at Nampong near the historic Pangsau Pass, is expected to boost trade and Read More…
Humanoid Robot ‘Sally’ to Assist Teachers in US School Trial
Tasmania: A New York school district has drawn global attention after announcing plans to trial a humanoid robot named “Sally” as a classroom teaching assistant in a high school. Designed with lifelike silicone skin, long brown hair, and realistic facial features, Sally can move her head, arms, and face while remaining seated. According to its Read More…