Bhopal, To keep lakes and ponds located in the urban areas of the state free from pollution, the Urban Development and Housing Department is running a conservation and promotion scheme. Under this scheme, so far a grant amount of Rs 74 crore has been released for the projects of 48 ponds in 41 urban bodies….
Bhopal, The team of groundwater experts led by senior scientist Shri Rakesh Singh from the Central Ground Water Board conducted a survey of water sources in Vidisha district. As part of the Jal Ganga Samwardhan Campaign, such surveys will be conducted across the state. Based on the findings, structures will be constructed to recharge water…
Rome, May 17 (UNI) World number one Jannik Sinner set up a blockbuster Italian Open final against Carlos Alcaraz by fighting back to beat American Tommy Paul. Playing on home clay in his first tournament since a three-month doping ban, Sinner overcame an off-key start before overcoming the 11th seed 1-6 6-0 6-3 on Friday….
Qingdao, May 17 (UNI) The dense fog in Qingdao was finally cleared by strong winds after four days of stillness, allowing more than 230 athletes to set sail on Friday for the 2025 Women’s ILCA 6 and Men’s ILCA 7 World Championships. Poland’s Agata Barwinska leads the ILCA 6 standings with six points after three…
Utrecht, May 17 (UNI) Scotland batters wreaked havoc against Netherlands at the SV Kampong Cricket here to post the highest-ever ICC Cricket World Cup League 2 total. Powered by tons from Brandon McMullen and Richie Berrington, the Scots posted a mammoth 380/9 off their 50 overs – surpassing the previous record set by UAE (348/3)…
Imphal, May 17 (UNI) Two critically acclaimed Manipuri films – Boong and Langdai Ama (The Juncture) – will be screened at the 10-day 17th Habitat Film Festival (HFF) that began in New Delhi on Friday. Lahshmipriya Devi’s 94-minute-long Boong tells the story of the title character – a little boy named Boong living in the…
New Delhi, May 17 (UNI) Having started the season in commanding fashion with five wins from their first six games, Delhi Capitals now find themselves teetering on the edge of elimination after a string of poor performances. With just one win in their last five outings, Delhi must overcome runaway leaders Gujarat Titans in Sunday’s…
Imphal, May 17 (UNI) Manipur is all set to organise the Shirui Lily festival after a gap of two years from May 20-24. A crisis had led to cancellation of major tourism festivals like Sangai, Shirui, Polo International in 2023 and 2024. The fifth edition of the Shirui Lily Festival will be celebrated from May…
Jaipur, May 17 (UNI) Punjab Kings will aim to storm to the top of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 points table when they take on Rajasthan Royals, a side already out of playoff contention, at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium here on Sunday afternoon. The 59th match of the season carries high stakes for Punjab,…
Yupia (Arunachal Pradesh), May 17 (UNI) Defending champions India stormed into the final of SAFF U19 Championship 2025 with a commanding 3-0 victory against Maldives in front of a passionate home crowd and under pouring rain, at the Golden Jubilee Stadium here. Goals from Danny Meitei Laishram (14’), Omang Dodum (21’), and Prashan Jajo (66’)…
