Train stopped in nick of time: Forest staffer's quick thinking averted possible tragedy when elephant herd approached railway tracks; video wins hearts onlineA forest staffer, Akash Kerketta, helped save a herd of elephants in West Bengal by waving a red flag to alert an approaching Sikkim Mahana...
Fading Aroma of Black Cardamom: A $480 million market may bloom while India's 'black gold' wiltsIndia’s large black cardamom industry is battling declining plantation health, crop diseases and climate change, threatening farmers’ livel...
Highway projects get three more months of bitumen, diesel cost escalation cover amid West Asia crisisThe ministry of road transport and highways is extending the cost compensation for bitumen and diesel. This extension will apply to project...
Weather Today October 9: When will winter begin in India? IMD shares cold-wave update as Tamil Nadu, Kerala & Karnataka brace for rainWinter in India: The IMD has forecast heavy rainfall in parts of Tamil Nadu, Kerala and Karnataka, with a low-pressure area likely to form ...
Nitin Gadkari announces approval of Rs 993 crore for NH-10 development in SikkimUnion Minister Nitin Gadkari announced the approval of Rs 993.64 crore for the NH-10 development project. This project aims to upgrade the ...
JPC to reach out to youth, institutions on Education BillThe panel, headed by BJP MP D Purandeswari, has held consultations in Kolkata, Goa and Bengaluru to understand what students and young peop...
Yami Gautam’s 100-year-old Mandi home is made of wood and stone: A look at the Himachali people's 1000-year-old secret to build homes that survive earthquakes and harsh winters without mortar or nailsActress Yami Gautam’s 100-year-old home in Mandi, reportedly priced at a whopping Rs 8 crore, reflects a traditional Himachali architectura...
‘No unnecessary honking, everyone is in their lane’: Indian creator compares Bhutan with India, says ‘no uncle staring at me’An Indian content creator’s comparison of India and Bhutan has sparked mixed reactions online after she highlighted differences in traffic ...
India weather (October 3): Rain, thunderstorms and strong winds likely across several states; check forecast for Delhi, UP, Maharashtra and other regionsRain is expected in various regions of India on Saturday, including Kerala, Karnataka, and parts of the northeast. Delhi is likely to exper...
Indians remain largest source of tourists to Nepal in SeptemberNepal recorded 88,248 international tourist arrivals in September, with Indians accounting for the largest share at 17,425, up 12% year-on-...
Ara derailment: Warning ignored, rules bypassed? Railway Board had flagged the issue 2 weeks earlier, yet officials deployed crew without proper route learningAra derailment: The loco pilot of the Delhi-bound Sikkim Mahananda Express, which derailed at Bihar’s Ara Junction on September 7, had repo...
Nitin Gadkari says Rs 1,176 crore six-lane bridge will be built on NH-10 over Teesta river connecting North East, Sikkim and Siliguri corridorUnion minister Nitin Gadkari has approved Rs 1,176 crore for a six lane bridge over the Teesta river at Sevoke in Darjeeling, a project mea...
October 2026 holiday list: Check when schools, banks and government offices will remain closed for festivalsOctober 2026 full holiday list includes national and festival-related holidays for schools and banks across India. Gandhi Jayanti falls on ...
Weather Today, September 30: Rain and thunderstorms in several parts of India; Check IMD weather update for Delhi-NCR, UP, Bihar, MP, Bangalore, Rajasthan and other statesWeather Today September 30: India will showcase a diverse array of weather conditions across various regions. Madhya Pradesh and Himachal P...
Bank holidays in October 2026: Gandhi Jayanti, Dussehra, Durga Puja, and more; check full listIn October 2026, Indian banks will observe several holidays coinciding with major festivals like Dussehra and Chath Puja. The Reserve Bank ...
At 3, he delivers milk before school to help his mother. How this Sikkim kid became The Little Milkman after teacher shared his journey onlineIn the quaint region of Sikkim, a 3-year-old boy stands out as a remarkable helper, delivering milk to villagers every morning to support h...
Major landslide strikes Sikkim's Rimbi, several houses damagedA significant landslide occurred in Rimbi village, damaging many houses due to continuous heavy rainfall. Officials reported that governmen...