Holiday travel surge saw 1 crore rail passengers in just 12 days
The Hindu
South Central Railway operated 209 special trains over 12 days between January 7 and 18, carrying approximately one crore passengers across all services.
Taking a dig at Udupi District Congress unit for demanding action against Udupi Deputy Commissioner T K Swaroopa for flagging off the Paryaya procession by waving a saffron flag, Udupi District BJP President Kuthyar Naveen Shetty on Wednesday asked how many preparatory meetings had district in-charge Minister Laxmi Hebbalkar conducted ahead of the celebrations.
There is uncertainty about whether Palestine-themed films will make the cut at the 17th Bengaluru International Film Festival, starting from January 29
South Central Railway operated 209 special trains over 12 days between January 7 and 18, carrying approximately one crore passengers across all services.
Theni’s first green police station at K. Vilakku
A.P. Assembly Speaker Ayyanna Patrudu advocates for constitutional amendments to penalize absent MLAs and enhance legislative accountability.
Anvar and Riyas are set for a fierce electoral battle in Beypore as UDF plans to field Anvar against the incumbent minister.
Left student organisations in Bengaluru condemn the KPS magnet scheme, urging the government to prioritize developing under-resourced government schools.
Non-profit and non-sectarian literary group Chennai Poets’ Circle (CPC) recently marked its 25th annual seminar at TAG Auditorium, Ramakrishna Mission Higher Secondary School in T. Nagar, Chennai. The focal point of the seminar was the launch of Efflorescence 2025, the group’s 25th anniversary anthology. This milestone publication features the verses of 143 poets, spanning a wide age band, from a nine-year-old student to veterans aged 80 and above. The anthology was officially released by chief guest K. Ganesh, former associate professor and head of the department of English at Madras Christian College, according to a press release. The seminar drew approximately 60 poets from across India, including representatives from Maharashtra, Telangana, West Bengal, Kerala and Karnataka. Notably, over a dozen budding poets featured in the collection participated in the session, accompanied by supportive parents and teachers.
Falaknuma police recover 20 stolen mobile phones worth ₹3.5 lakh
Minister Mahadevappa assures that PRASHAD development on Chamundi Hill will preserve its heritage and environment amidst public opposition.
Over 57,000 persons with disabilities in Tiruchi benefit from enhanced healthcare services through the Tamil Nadu RIGHTS initiative.
Telangana DCA uncovers antibiotic sale violations at 190 medical shops in statewide AMR enforcement drive, issuing show cause notices.
Nellore will be developed as a spiritual city with plans for temple renovations and new constructions, says Minister Anam Ramanarayana Reddy.