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Solar energy can help reduce electricity bills for common people: Minister

Bhagalpur, Aug. 18 -- Bihar Energy Minister Shailesh Kumar alias Bulo Mandal has said solar energy is not only environmentally friendly but also an effective means of reducing electricity expenses for... Read More


Kolkata: Elderly woman killed, 13 rescued after portion of dilapidated building collapses

Kolkata, Aug. 18 -- An elderly woman was killed and several others injured after a portion of a three-storey dilapidated building collapsed in Jorabagan in north Kolkata in the early hours of Tuesday,... Read More


UP: Akhilesh Yadav slams BJP govt over "smart development" of Prayagraj

Lucknow, Aug. 18 -- Samajwadi Party (SP) national president Akhilesh Yadav today launched a scathing attack on the BJP government over waterlogging in Prayagraj, saying that nearly Rs one lakh crore w... Read More


Kerala Cabinet approves Rs 5,000-crore Cochin Shipyard Project: Rs 1,105 crore sanctioned for Onam pensions

Thiruvananthapuram, Aug. 18 -- The Kerala Cabinet has decided to lease 18.16 acres at Ramanthuruth in Kochi to Cochin Shipyard for a ship block manufacturing project involving an investment of Rs 5,00... Read More


Unbeaten India swamps South Africa 6-1 for first win in Hockey World Cup

Amstelveen, Aug. 18 -- The Indian Women's Hockey Team strengthened their position at the top of Pool D at theHockey World Cup with a commanding 6-1 victory over South Africa at the Wagener Hockey Stad... Read More


Bangladesh launches WHO SPECS 2030 to expand equitable eye care services

Dhaka, Aug. 18 -- Bangladesh on Tuesday officially launched the World Health Organization's (WHO) SPECS 2030 Initiative, marking a major step towards expanding access to quality, affordable and people... Read More


Key infrastructure projects provide fresh growth impetus for Ho Chi Minh City

Ho Chi Minh City, Aug. 18 -- A package of 16 key infrastructure projects with a total investment of 9.5 billion USD, scheduled to break ground or be inaugurated around the upcoming National Day, is ex... Read More


Measures strengthened to manage, monitor UAVs

Hanoi, Aug. 18 -- The Government Office issued Document No. 8252/VPCP-CN on August 17, conveying the instructions of Standing Deputy Prime Minister Pham Gia Tuc on strengthening measures to manage and... Read More


Verma, Delhi officials visit Gujarat to study Sabarmati riverfront in view of developing the Yamuna riverbank

New Delhi, Aug. 18 -- In the light of the Delhi government's plans to develop the Yamuna river bank, PWD, Irrigation and Flood Control Minister, Parvesh Verma along with officials was in Gujarat, for ... Read More


CJP warns of nationwide action if Centre fails to act on July 25 commitments

New Delhi, Aug. 18 -- The Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) today accused the Centre of failing to honour assurances made to students and protesters, claiming that the Supreme Court had sought details of FI... Read More