New Delhi, Jan 14 (UNI) Penetrating through high altitude mountains in difficult terrains and connecting inaccessible areas, tunnels have been one of the main features in India’s road infrastructure development programme. Whether it is the landmark Atal Tunnel, the world’s longest highway tunnel above 10,000 ft stretching 9.02 km bypassing Rohtang Pass, the upcoming mega-tunnel…
New Delhi, Jan 14 (UNI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi Thursday underscored how the festival of Pongal has evolved into a global celebration embraced by Tamil communities and admirers of Tamil culture worldwide. In an address on the auspicious occasion of Pongal, the Prime Minister said, “Today, Pongal has become a global festival celebrated with enthusiasm…
New Delhi, Jan 14 (UNI) President Droupadi Murmu accepted credentials from the envoys of Trinidad & Tobago, Austria, and the United States of America at a ceremony held at Rashtrapati Bhavan on Wednesday. The envoys who presented their credentials were Chandradath Singh, High Commissioner of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago, Robert Zischg, Ambassador of…
New Delhi, Jan 14 (UNI) The Enforcement Directorate’s (ED) Mumbai zonal office announced on Wednesday the attachment of movable and immovable properties worth Rs 35.22 crore in a case involving Suumaya Group and others. These properties include movable assets such as bank balances, demat holdings, and mutual funds, along with two immovable properties. The ED…
Indore: In a shocking crackdown on narcotics, the Indore Police have arrested a Bhopal resident, identified as Aban Shakeel, for allegedly smuggling synthetic drugs. Shakeel, reportedly the principal of St. Michael’s School in Bhopal, was intercepted by the Kanadia Police while allegedly attempting to supply MD drugs across the city. The high-profile arrest took place…
Vadodara, Jan 14 (UNI) India batter KL Rahul has shed light on the challenges players face when opportunities at the highest level are limited, stressing the importance of patience, continuous self-improvement, and mental resilience. In a video released by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), Rahul said that being out of the…
Sabarimala, Jan 14 (UNI) The hill shrine of Lord Ayyappa is witnessing a massive influx of pilgrims as thousands of devotees have assembled at the Sannidhanam and surrounding areas to witness the sacred Makaravilakku and Makarajyothi on Wednesday evening. The atmosphere at the temple complex is charged with devotion as the most significant phase of…
Jerusalem, Jan 14 (UNI) Israel has adjusted its air defence deployment and raised its alert level as it steps up preparations for a possible escalation with Iran, Israeli media reported on Tuesday. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s office said the political-security cabinet convened for a previously scheduled meeting to discuss developments related to Iran. Israel’s Army…
Thiruvananthapuram, Jan 14 (UNI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi is likely to visit Thiruvananthapuram on January 23, where he is expected to announce a comprehensive development blueprint for the Kerala capital. The visit is seen as both administratively and politically significant, coming in the backdrop of recent local body election developments and ahead of the upcoming…
Thiruvananthapuram, Jan 14 (UNI) AICC General Secretary K C Venugopal MP has called upon the Kerala Legislative Assembly to pass a resolution demanding the restoration of the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme (MGNREGA) in its original form, strongly opposing the Centre’s recent amendments. Elaborating on the issue, Venugopal said the Kerala government should…
