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Loose iron sheets on Teesta Bridge trigger safety concerns on NH-27

Jalpaiguri, May 15 -- A serious safety hazard has emerged on Teesta Bridge No. 1 along National Highway 27 between Jalpaiguri and Mainaguri after iron expansion joint plates on the bridge started comi... Read More


Fire guts old quarter at historic Victoria Boys' School in Kurseong

Darjeeling, May 15 -- A massive fire broke out at an old quarter in the premises of the iconic Victoria Boys' School on Friday afternoon. However there was no report of any loss of life or injury. Th... Read More


Cushioning The Consumer

New Delhi, May 15 -- The Rs 3 per litre increase in petrol and diesel prices announced on May 15 has understandably unsettled households already grappling with rising living costs. For the average com... Read More


India's Fight Against Hypertension

New Delhi, May 15 -- World Hypertension Day, observed annually on 17 May, carries a particularly meaningful message in 2026 with the theme "Controlling Hypertension Together". It reminds us that hyper... Read More


Protein Nation

New Delhi, May 15 -- As Gen Alpha will say, we are "obsessed" - obsessed with getting protein into everything. Soon, maybe protein-packed salt and water will come in next! Jokes apart, the single-mind... Read More


Aravalli row: Won't pass order in favour of mining lease holders for now, says SC

New Delhi, May 15 -- The Supreme Court on Friday said it won't pass any order in favour of mining lease holders for now as it has been getting "quite disturbing" feedback regarding mining in the Arava... Read More


India's exports rise at fastest pace in 5-months to $43.56 bn in April

New Delhi, May 15 -- Exports rose by 13.78 per cent to $43.56 billion in April, the highest monthly outbound shipments in more than four years, driven by petroleum products amid a surge in crude oil p... Read More


Rupee hits record low of 96.14 per $, settles at fresh closing low of 95.81/$

Mumbai, May 15 -- The Indian rupee crashed below the 96/$mark on Friday before closing at an all-time low of 95.81 against the US dollar as elevated crude oil prices and inflation concerns added to th... Read More


'Changing lifestyles driving rise in hypertension among youth'

New Delhi, May 15 -- Union Minister of State (I/C) for Ayush and Minister of State for Health and Family Welfare Prataprao Jadhav has called for greater public awareness and community sensitisation on... Read More


Infiltration to inspiring tales: Museum, checkpoint open at historic war site along LoC

Sadhana Pass (J-K), May 15 -- The treacherous terrain surrounded by snowcapped peaks was once known for infiltration from Pakistan occupied Kashmir, the pass is named after yesteryear actor Sadhana. T... Read More