The sight has become routine in many Indian cities: rows of cars lined up outside liquor outlets, headlights flashing into service lanes, men drinking openly in full view of traffic, and crowds jostling at counters as if civic order has ceased to exist.
Director General of Police J&K Nalin Prabhat on Sunday chaired a high-level security review meeting in Srinagar and directed officers to maintain maximum vigilance, intensify anti-terror operations and strengthen surveillance measures to ensure smooth, safe and peaceful conduct of the Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra (SANJY)-2026.
Days after a portion of the 'Vikramshila Setu' in Bihar's Bhagalpur district collapsed, the Border Roads Organisation (BRO) has begun the construction of a temporary Bailey bridge over the damaged area.
Chief Minister Rekha Gupta said that the projects would bring relief to millions of commuters and help make the national capital’s road network more modern and efficient.
In a detailed statement shared with The Statesman and news agency United News of India (UNI), the DTC drivers’ association announced its intentions to move the court against the practice in the larger interest of the people of Delhi.
Eastern Railway has decided to cancel around 80 local trains on Saturday and Sunday to enable regirdering of bridge no. 3 and 27 in Sealdah - Dum Dum Junction section.
A worsening drinking water crisis prompted residents of two areas in East Burdwan to stage protests yesterday against the concerned authorities.
A spell of incessant overnight rain that lashed Bengaluru for over six hours during the intervening night of Sunday and Monday brought the traffic to a standstill while creating havoc in the city with many low-lying areas remaining water-logged.
Union Home Minister Amit Shah will begin his two-day visit to Gujarat on Saturday, during which he is scheduled to inaugurate a host of developmental projects across Gandhinagar, Ahmedabad, and Mehsana districts.
Special summer safety kits have been procured by local police keeping in mind the health of the traffic personnel on duty under the scorching sun.
