Leading the procession as the ‘Nishane Ane’, Abhimanyu, was given a rousing welcome by a large number of people as he made his way along the procession route.
Plan includes building three elephant underpasses, crossing ramps, culverts, and an animal over-bridge along the Munnar–Bodimettu section of NH 85 to safeguard elephant corridors and curb human-wildlife conflict. The NHAI has already sanctioned ₹6.96 crore for the project.
Telangana has approved an SPV to establish 37 automated vehicle testing stations in two phases, with a total estimated cost of ₹424.5 crore.
Mr. Shivakumar said people speaking Telugu from Andhra Pradesh, Malayalam from Keralam, and Tamil from Tamil Nadu were among those participating in the festival.
He asks officials to monitor the prices of rice, red gram, onions, edible oil and sugar to ensure the burden of rising prices does not fall on consumers, and explore the possibility of making fine-quality rice available at a subsidy at rythu bazaars during festivals
Two event organisers and two college department heads remain absconding as police probe safety lapses behind the collapse that killed a student and injured 22 others
Officials honor police martyrs, pledge ongoing support for families, and commend disciplined service across Sri Sathya Sai and Chittoor districts.
Around 8,000 children embark on their educational journey at Thiruvullakkavu temple in Thrissur on Vijayadashami; nearly 50 acharyas lead the Vidyarambham ceremony
Move aims to strengthen Army’s air defence capabilities against aerial threats, including drones