TBM achieves breakthrough at Victoria Metro station in Kolkata
Kolkata, July 10 (IANS) Metro Railway on Friday completed tunnelling on a stretch of the underground section of its Purple Line between Kidderpore and Victoria after the Tunnel Boring Machine (TBM), Durga, achieved a breakthrough at the proposed Victoria…
Indian Coast Guard holds deliberations with shipbuilders and design houses on future platforms
New Delhi, July 10 (IANS) The Indian Coast Guard (ICG), which is planning to expand its fleet with modern, state-of-the-art platforms, organised a one-day conference themed “Extending Capability for Distant Horizons” at Coast Guard…
TG20 Season 1: Hyderabad E-Champions set up summit clash with Khammam Aces
Hyderabad, July 10 (IANS) Hyderabad E-Champions returned to winning ways, delivering a clinical performance to register a commanding 8-wicket win over EIPL & eleve Karimnagar Diamonds in Qualifier 2 of the Hyderabad Cricket Association’s TG20…
Jonita Gandhi pens note of gratitude to ‘Idhayam Murali’ unit for trusting her with the character of ‘Geetha Miss’
Chennai, July 10 (IANS) Singer and actress Jonita Gandhi, who has played the role of a school teacher called Geetha in director Aakash Baskaran’s romantic drama, ‘Idhayam Murali’, featuring actors Atharvaa Murali, Preity Mukhundhan and Kayadu Lohar in…
Indian Ambassador in Azerbaijan discusses upcoming activities with diaspora
Baku, July 10 (IANS) India’s Ambassador to Azerbaijan, Abhay Kumar, on Friday met with members of the Indian community and discussed upcoming community activities. Praveenkumar Ramachandran Nair and Anas Meerasahib, Executive Committee Members of…
WFP launches South Sudan’s first drought anticipatory action
Juba, July 10 (IANS) The United Nations World Food Program (WFP), in partnership with the South Sudanese government, has launched the country’s first anticipatory action initiative against drought to help vulnerable communities prepare for…
Assam to secure UNESCO status for Bihu, Majuli Vaishnavite heritage
Guwahati, July 10 (IANS) The Assam government on Friday announced an ambitious roadmap to secure UNESCO recognition for some of the state’s most celebrated cultural and historical treasures, including Bihu, the Vaishnavite cultural tradition of…
Terrorist-held strategic positions in Mali’s Anefis cleared: army
Bamako, July 10 (IANS) Strategic positions held by armed terrorist groups in Anefis, in Mali’s northern Kidal region, were cleared before the arrival of a major logistics convoy from Gao, the Malian army said Friday. In a statement, the General…
UTT Season 7: Maria Xiao stars as Dabang Delhi edge UP Prometheans 9-6
Panaji (Goa), July 10 (IANS) Dabang Delhi TTC staged an impressive comeback to defeat UP Prometheans 9-6 and begin their campaign in the Ultimate Table Tennis (UTT) Season 7 with a win in the opening double-header at the Dr Shyama Prasad Mukherjee Indoor…
Major IPS reshuffle in Chhattisgarh
Raipur, July 10 (IANS) The Chhattisgarh government has announced a comprehensive transfer order for several Indian Police Service (IPS) officers, affecting key positions at the state police headquarters, ranges, armed battalions, and district levels.…