The Greater Visakhapatnam Municipal Corporation (GVMC) is set to ban single-use plastic across the city starting January 1, 2025. GVMC Mayor Harivenkatakumari and Commissioner Sampath Kumar chaired a review meeting to discuss alternatives to single-use plastic items. They have instructed authorities to strictly enforce the new rules.
The first Test between South Africa and Pakistan has turned into interesting contest. If South Africa wins, they will advance to the final of the World Test Championship. Pakistan, who were bowled out for 237 runs, have set a target of 148 runs for South Africa. At the end of the third day’s play, South […]
The Malayalam movie Mura, directed by Mohammed Mustafa, features Hridu Haroon, Sooraj Venjaramoodu, and others in key roles. The film, which was released on November 8, became a hit at the box office. It was later made available in Malayalam on Amazon Prime and has now been released in Telugu, Kannada, and Tamil languages.
Dharavi Redevelopment Project Private Ltd has rebranded as Navbharat Mega Developers Private Ltd to reflect its commitment to building a modern, inclusive community. The change avoids confusion with the Dharavi Redevelopment Authority (DRP), the Maharashtra govt’s planning body. NMDPL, a joint venture with the Adani Group, aims to create a brighter future through slum rehabilitation.
Lakshya Sen was eliminated in the semifinals of the King Cup International Badminton Open, losing to China’s Hu Zhe’an 19-21, 19-21 in a closely contested match. Despite a strong fight, Lakshya couldn’t overcome the 18-year-old world junior champion. Hu’s powerful smashes and clever drops secured the win, preventing Lakshya from advancing. Earlier, Lakshya had defeated […]
Kashmir valley remained snowbound on Friday, with intermittent snow and rain affecting J&K. All flights to and from Srinagar Airport were cancelled due to low visibility, while train service resumed in the afternoon after track restoration. The Srinagar-Jammu highway remained closed, with hundreds of vehicles stranded. Authorities worked throughout the day to clear the road […]
AP CM Chandrababu Naidu reviewed the state’s health department, approving key proposals, including the purchase of 190 new 108 ambulances & increased “Mahaprasthanam” vehicles. Endorsed restructuring the NTR health insurance scheme, strengthening the 104 ambulance network with lab technicians in rural areas & launching preventive healthcare initiatives with health screenings.
Over 100 Istanbul-bound IndiGo passengers stranded at Mumbai airport due to a 16-hour delay caused by a technical glitch. Flight 6E17, initially scheduled for 6:55 am, will now depart at 11 pm with an alternate aircraft. Passengers, mostly students, protested, demanding refunds or an alternative flight. IndiGo apologized, assuring safety and comfort as top priorities.
KN Renuka Pujar, 27, has made history as the first transgender guest lecturer at Vijayanagara Sri Krishnadevaraya University in Karnataka. Recently joining the Kannada department, she shared her joy after overcoming numerous challenges. With strong family support and a passion for teaching, Renuka aims to inspire the transgender community to pursue education and continue her […]
Pawan Kalyan dismisses media questions on Allu Arjun’s arrest, stresses focus on serious issues like lawlessness and violence. During a visit to Kadapa RIMS Hospital, the Andhra Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister urged the media to address critical matters instead of discussing cinema-related incidents, citing the ongoing attacks and loss of lives as more pressing concerns.