Ranchi: The urban development and housing department has proposed a comprehensive framework for naming and numbering streets, roads, localities, colonies and public places across Jharkhand’s urban local bodies.The draft Jharkhand Municipal (Naming and Numbering of Streets, Roads, Mohallas and Public Places) Rules, 2026, was placed in the public domain for consultation. The deadline for submitting…
T’puram: With dengue cases on the rise in the district, the health department has intensified efforts to eliminate breeding sources of Aedes mosquitoes and urged public to actively participate in mosquito control activities.The district medical officer (DMO) Dr Bindu Mohan on Friday directed residents, institutions and local bodies to strengthen source reduction measures, warning that…
Last Updated:July 19, 2026, 17:15 IST The man shared that he hoped to have a quiet morning on a Saturday and decided to have coffee and breakfast at a cafe, but was disturbed by a child who played videos at full volume The man shared that the kid would not have his food unless a…
Panchkula: To curb malaria and dengue during the monsoon season, the health department has issued notices to several households where mosquito larvae were detected during inspections.District malaria officer Dr Sonu Arora said a special campaign is under way in all high-risk areas of the district. Health workers are conducting door-to-door surveys, inspecting water containers and…
Bengaluru: In top gear after clearing miles and miles of footpath encroachments, the Karnataka govt is now set to move out hundreds of vehicles long abandoned on the city’s roads, in residential layouts and public spaces.Five city corporations under Greater Bengaluru Authority, in coordination with Bengaluru Traffic Police, will launch a citywide drive on Friday…
Guwahati: Assam will benefit from the visit of the Japanese Prime Minister for a high-level summit with Prime Minister Narendra Modi in many ways, said BJP’s state president Dilip Saikia on Wednesday.Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi is expected to visit Guwahati for a high-level summit with Prime Minister Narendra Modi next month.While talking to the…
Varanasi: UP govt will create special forests to tackle the challenge of rising temperature and heat wave spells with the proposed ‘Mission Chhaya’ as part of Plantation Mahaabhiyan-2026. Objective is not only to plant saplings, but to prepare a safe, green and cool environment for future generations. The total plantation target for Varanasi district is…
Patna: In a move against the growing menace of obscene and caste-inciting songs in public spaces, the state art and culture department has written to the home department seeking strict action to curb their broadcast at markets, public events, vehicles, wedding functions and other social gatherings.The letter, issued by art and culture department secretary Pranav…
The Chhattisgarh State Waqf Board has issued an appeal urging members of the Muslim community to maintain communal harmony and avoid performing animal sacrifice in open or public places during the Eid-ul-Azha celebrations on Thursday. The statement referred to videos or photographs of sacrifices being circulated on social media and said such acts often hurt…
