CHENNAI: A total of 1,000 new air-conditioned electric buses would be inducted into MTC in Chennai under the gross cost contract, Tamil Nadu finance minister N Marie Wilson announced on Monday while presenting the 2006-07 budget.To support the rollout of the new fleet, Rs 500 crore has been earmarked to upgrade electric vehicle (EV) infrastructure…
Ahmedabad: A 58-year-old managing director of based valve manufacturing company in Odhav lost Rs 75.6 lakh to cyberfraudsters who allegedly posed as representatives of two business-to-business (B2B) export marketing firms and lured him with promises of international purchase orders. The complaint was registered with Ahmedabad Cyber Crime police on Monday.According to the FIR, the businessman…
Minister Agnimitra Paul at Birendra Krishna Bhadra’s house in Shyambazar on his birth anniversary on Tuesday Kolkata: The house of Birendra Krishna Bhadra may be declared a heritage site to preserve his legacy while Shyambazar Metro Station could be named after him. There may also be a bust or statue of Bhadra on or just…
The aim of the proposed ropeway cable-car facility is to provide easy access to people between Sarasbaug and Parvati Pune: PMC has initiated steps to push ahead its proposed ropeway cable-car facility from Sarasbaug to Parvati, with a project management consultant now appointed to take up a detailed study, check feasibility and prepare basic designs.The…
Even trawlers that are fully staffed have largely remained at the jetties Panaji: Despite the 61-day annual fishing ban ending last week and the new fishing season officially commencing on Aug 1, Goa’s mechanised fishing fleet remains largely anchored at jetties across the state, with rough sea conditions preventing fishermen from venturing into the Arabian…
Experts say that instead of timing the interest rate cycle, fixed deposits should be opted for based on goals and cash flow. Even as investors become more risk savvy and financial literacy brings investment avenues like stocks, mutual funds, bonds closer, the humble fixed deposit continues to hold importance in portfolios. And this ‘safe haven’…
Pakistani boxer Qudratullah NEW DELHI: Scottish police are investigating reports that several athletes from Pakistan and Uganda did not return home after the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow ended last Sunday.“Police Scotland has received reports of several athletes who are unaccounted for,” a spokesperson said late on Tuesday, as quoted by Al Jazeera.“Enquiries are ongoing to…
R Madhavan starrer ’GDN’ has received positive buzz following a special premiere screening ahead of its theatrical release on Friday (August 7). The biographical drama based on the life of inventor G.D. Naidu was screened for critics, media persons and select guests. The first reactions are creating buzz among cinema lovers. Some viewers pointed out…
Hawaii’s unique volcanic history and geographic isolation effectively kept snakes from establishing themselves on the islands. This absence allowed native wildlife to flourish without the fear of snake predators. Unfortunately, accidental snake introductions, as evidenced by Guam’s experiences, can wreak havoc. To combat this risk, Hawaii enforces strict regulations and vigilant monitoring to safeguard its…
Disappointment is an unavoidable part of life. A missed opportunity, an unexpected rejection or the end of a cherished chapter can make it feel as though everything has come to a halt. In such moments, it is natural to dwell on what has been lost. Yet Alexander Graham Bell offered a timeless perspective when he…
