December 29, 2024 10:57 AM

Kolkata police steps up measures to curb passport fraud with stricter verification process

Kolkata Police is taking extra measures to curb passport fraud. Kolkata Police commissioner Manoj Verma informed the media at a press conference yesterday that the verification process will be stricter and officers of the police force will have to coordinate in a tight manner with the concerned auth...

December 29, 2024 9:07 AM

Cold wave grips Delhi with chilly morning and dense fog  

People in the national capital woke up to chilly morning today as cold wave continues to grip Delhi. Dense fog covered parts of city. India Meteorological Department IMD has said that the Maximum and Minimum temperature will hover around 17 and 9 degree celcius today.         The Air Qualit...

December 29, 2024 9:01 AM

Himachal Pradesh experiences cold wave surge following snowfall in high altitudes and rainfall in lower regions

Himachal Pradesh has witnessed a surge in cold wave conditions due to snowfall in high-altitude areas and widespread rainfall in lower regions. The snowfall and rainfall have led to a significant drop in temperature.                                          ...

December 29, 2024 8:11 AM

Delhi records highest single-day December rain in 101 Years

Delhi has recorded the highest single-day December rain in 101 Years. According to India Meteorological Department (IMD), the national capital recorded recorded 41.2 mm rain in the past 24 four hours till 8.30 am on Saturday. IMD said, Delhi had recorded at 75.7 mm, the highest-ever rainfall on a si...

December 29, 2024 7:23 AM

IMD issues warning for cold wave conditions in North India

India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a warning for cold wave conditions in northern India beginning today. In its forecast, IMD stated that minimum temperatures are likely to fall by 3-5 degree celsius over Northwest India during the next two days due to a western disturbance near Pakist...

December 29, 2024 7:01 AM

Delhi Police Issues Traffic Advisory for New Year Celebrations

Delhi Police has issued a traffic advisory in view of New Year celebrations in the national capital. The restrictions will be imposed from 8 PM onwards on the 31st of this month in the vicinity of Connaught Place until the conclusion of the New Year celebrations. These restrictions will apply to all...

December 29, 2024 1:12 PM

Srinagar-Jammu National Highway NH-44 closed due to snow and slippery conditions

The Srinagar-Jammu National Highway NH-44 has been closed due to snow accumulation and slippery road conditions. Vehicular traffic on the highway has been stopped from both directions. Over 1,300 Heavy Motor Vehicles are reported to be stranded in the Qazigund section, Ramban, Udhampur and Jammu. Sr...

December 28, 2024 10:23 PM

Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis Directs Focus on ‘MITRA’ for Sectoral Development

In order to uphold Maharashtra's reputation as a leading state in India, Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has directed the concerned officers to ensure that the Maharashtra Institution for Transformation—MITRA—takes a leading role in driving the development of key sectors such as fin...

December 28, 2024 8:54 PM

Snowfall Disrupts Life in Himachal Pradesh; Over 150 Roads Blocked

In Himachal Pradesh, intermittent snowfall continues in the upper areas, while light rain continues in the lower areas. Due to the snowfall, vehicular movement has been disrupted on about 150 roads, including three national highways. The Meteorological Department has predicted snowfall in the upper ...

December 28, 2024 8:50 PM

Rajasthan govt announces to dissolve 9 out of 17 districts created by previous govt

The Rajasthan government announced that nine out of the 17 new districts created by the previous government will be dissolved. Apart from this, the divisional status given to Pali, Banswara, and Sikar will also be abolished. Our correspondent reports that eight new districts will remain intact. This...