NLC India Renewables Limited (NIRL), a subsidiary of NLC India Ltd. (NLCIL) has signed a long-term Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) with SJVN Limited (SJVNL), a Navaratna Public Sector Undertaking under the Ministry of Power for establishment of a 200 MW wind power project. According to NLCIL, the PPA was signed in the presence of NLCIL…
The Public Health Foundation of India’s (PHFI) Institute of Public Health Sciences, has announced the opening of admissions for its Master of Public Health (MPH) programme for the 2025–27 academic session. The MPH programme is a full-time course with a duration of two years and will be offered at the Hyderabad and Bhubaneswar campuses. It…
As part of its mission to make Kozhikode a completely disabled-friendly district, the district administration will launch a Barrier-Free Mega Building Audit in the last week of December. The initiative is a component of the ‘Sahamithra’ project, which coordinates multiple departments to ensure accessibility for persons with disabilities. The administration is implementing the project in collaboration…
When R. Resmi, a veterinary doctor, set out on the afternoon of December 5, she had no idea that her routine drive would turn into a terrifying race for survival. While navigating the familiar service road beneath the under-construction National Highway 66 (NH 66) stretch at Mylakkadu, near Kottiyam in Kollam, she experienced a sharp,…
GBA Chief Commissioner M. Maheswar Rao says efforts are under way to prevent sewage from entering storm-water drains, strengthen underground drainage networks, create additional storm-water capacity, and make better use of Bengaluru’s lake system by enhancing storage. | Photo Credit: ALLEN EGENUSE J. The Greater Bengaluru Authority (GBA) aims to transform storm-water drains from sewage-carrying…
Three persons were arrested by the Excise officials and 1.220 kgs of ganja was seized from them. | Photo Credit: By Arrangement Five persons were arrested in two separate raids conducted by the State Task Force of the Telangana Prohibition and Excise Department in Hyderabad. The officials seized 2.34 kgs of ganja, 4.2 grams of…
The Congress on Thursday announced senior leader P. Indira as its Mayor candidate in the Kannur Corporation. The announcement was made by Kannur MP K. Sudhakaran at a press conference held at the District Congress Committee (DCC) office. The decision was taken at a Congress core committee meeting held earlier in the day. The names…
Nungambakkam subway in Chennai in poor condition | Photo Credit: Akhila Easwaran For commuters, driving through the Nungambakkam subway has turned into a nightmare, particularly during peak hours, due to bumper-to-bumper traffic and a pothole-ridden road that makes for a backbreaking ride. The stretch has become increasingly difficult to navigate, testing the patience of motorists….
The office of Chief Electoral Officer (Kerala) Rathan U. Kelkar has lodged a complaint with the cyber police following reports of misinformation campaigns linked to list of absent, shifted or dead (ASD) voters. In connection with the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of the electoral roll, Mr. Kelkar’s office had published the ASD list online ahead…
India and Oman signed a free trade agreement on Thursday (December 18, 2025), which will provide duty free access to 98% of India’s exports including textiles, agriculture and leather goods in Oman. On the other hand, India will reduce tariffs on Omani products such as dates, marbles and petrochemical items. The deal is expected to…