Bhopal: A critical directive has been issued for Madhya Pradesh’s pension recipients: approximately 3.5 lakh beneficiaries risk having their payments suspended if they fail to complete their mandatory e-KYC and life certificates by August 31, 2025. The Department of Social Justice and Empowerment has warned that accounts will be locked on the portal for non-compliance….
Major incident averted Jabalpur: A potential aviation disaster was narrowly averted at Dumna Airport today when an IndiGo Airlines Airbus aircraft suffered a tire burst around 11:30 AM. Crucially, the incident occurred after all 180 passengers had safely disembarked and the plane was being maneuvered towards the apron for parking, ensuring no injuries or casualties….
Ujjain: A tidal wave of devotion swept through Ujjain today as Lord Mahakal embarked on his final procession of the Shravan month. Adorned in the sacred Uma-Mahesh form, the deity graced the city atop his Nandi chariot, drawing millions of pilgrims to witness the spectacular event. The grand procession commenced at 4 PM after elaborate…
Shimla, Aug 5 (UNI) In a landmark decision safeguarding the rights of working mothers, the Himachal Pradesh High Court ruled that a woman government employee is entitled to maternity leave for her third child, provided her first two children were born before she joined government service. The Court passed this verdict in favour of Archana…
New Delhi, Aug 5 (UNI): The Delhi Police today detained five Bangladeshi nationals for allegedly attempting to enter the Red Fort premises without proper authorization. All five are believed to be illegal immigrants residing and working as labourers in the national capital. According to police officials, the age of detained individuals are between 20 and…
Hong Kong, Aug 5 (UNI) The Hong Kong Observatory on Tuesday morning issued the black rainstorm warning signal, the fourth time within eight days. This is the highest level in the observatory’s three-tier heavy rain alert system. This indicates that heavy rain has fallen or is expected to fall generally over Hong Kong, exceeding 70…
Thiruvananthapuram, Aug 5 (UNI) The Kerala State Drugs Control Department has banned the distribution and sale of several batches of medicines found to be of substandard quality during quality checks conducted at its laboratories in the second quarter of July. The State Drugs Controller has directed all traders and hospitals that may have these medicines…
Kochi, Aug 5 (UNI) With Kerala bracing for another spell of intense monsoon showers, several major reservoirs in the state are fast approaching full capacity, prompting controlled water releases. The Idukki reservoir has reached around 71% of its storage capacity and is discharging water. The Parambikulam Dam has already hit its full reservoir level, releasing…
Kochi, Aug 5 (UNI) Kerala recorded a marginal decrease of 4% in its marine fish catch in 2024 compared to the previous year, with total landings amounting to 6.10 lakh tonnes. Indian oil sardine topped the list of the most caught species in the state, with 1.49 lakh tonnes landed — a slight increase of…
Thiruvananthapuram, Aug 5 (UNI) The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a Red Alert for extremely heavy rainfall, exceeding 20 cm in 24 hours, in the districts of Thrissur, Ernakulam and Idukki in Kerala on August 5. These districts are also likely to experience heavy rainfall in the range of 7 to 11 cm and…
