Chennai, Aug 31 (IANS) Paddy purchases by Tamil Nadu government agencies surged to a record 64.2 lakh metric tonnes (MT) in 2025-26, strengthening the state’s rice stock for the public distribution system and reducing its dependence on supplies purchased from...
Nagapattinam, Aug 31 (IANS) Farmers in Nagapattinam have urged the Tamil Nadu government to postpone the proposed release of water from the Mettur dam on September 1 by at least 10 days, warning that the planned 45-day supply would be...
Shamli, Aug 31 (IANS) Two accused shooters allegedly involved in the killing of Haryanvi singer and YouTuber Ankit Balyan were killed in an encounter with police in Uttar Pradesh's Shamli, officials said. The two accused, identified as 24-year-old Sumit and...
Chennai, Aug 31 (IANS) The Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly will reconvene on Monday after a two-day weekend break, with demands for grants concerning four key departments scheduled to be taken up for discussion. The House has so far completed debates...
New Delhi, Aug 31 (IANS) Union Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju visited the Museum of Yugoslavia and the House of Flowers, the mausoleum of former Yugoslav President Josip Broz Tito, in Belgrade, Serbia, as he arrived in the country to...
Agartala, Aug 31 (IANS) Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha has said that, apart from focusing on the holistic development of the people, the state government is also committed to protecting the lives and assets of citizens. Addressing a programme for...
New Delhi, Aug 31 (IANS) South Delhi Superstarz produced a commanding batting performance to clinch the Adani Delhi Premier League T20 2026 title, defeating Central Delhi Kings by seven wickets in the final.Chasing 183 for victory, South Delhi Superstarz reached...
New Delhi, Aug 31 (IANS) A 20-year-old woman was safely rescued from the terrace of Unity One Mall in Delhi's Rohini after she allegedly threatened to jump from the building, prompting a swift response from the Delhi Fire Services (DFS),...
Nainital, Aug 31 (IANS) All government, semi-government and private schools in Nainital district of Uttarakhand, covering educational institutions from Classes 1 to 12, will remain closed on Monday in view of an orange alert issued for heavy to very heavy...
Kendujhar, Aug 31 (IANS) The Odisha Vigilance Department has apprehended Akash Bisoi, Odisha Labour Service serving as the District Labour Officer (DLO) at Kendujhar, while allegedly accepting a bribe of Rs 20,000 from an electrical contractor in connection with the...
Patna, Aug 31 (IANS) Four people have died in Bihar's Barh area of Patna district after they allegedly fell ill following the consumption of suspected spurious liquor, triggering a police investigation. Police informed the media on Sunday. However, police is...
Kolkata, Aug 31 (IANS) Operations at one of India's busiest railway stations got safer and more reliable through a seven-hour-long exercise on the intervening night of August 29/30, 2026. A major infrastructure upgrade was carried out by various departments of...