Samastipur's Rajendra Sonia turmeric, with 7-8% curcumin, may soon get a GI tag, surpassing Meghalaya's Lakadong. A new policy paper outlines Bihar's strategy to boost production and tap into India's booming turmeric economy.
South Western Railway achieves full electrification of the treacherous 55km Ghat section after a successful trial. The Rs 93.5 crore project overcomes steep gradients, 57 tunnels, and landslides. Read more about this infrastructure milestone.
Southern Railway's Madurai division completes major yard remodelling at Tuticorin & Milavittan, installing a modern Electronic Interlocking system for safer, smoother train operations. Read the full report.
A goods train derailment near Hajipur, Bihar, disrupts rail traffic. No casualties reported. Restoration efforts by railway teams are currently underway. Details inside.
Varanasi railway division's accident relief trains and medical van achieve 5S work management certification, a first for North Eastern Railway. Read about the systematic Japanese techniques used.
North Central Railway launches intensive training for staff ahead of Magh Mela 2026, focusing on soft skills, safety, and crowd management to enhance pilgrim experience.
Kanji Rabari, 70, severely injured after being hit from behind by a speeding car near Shilaj Circle. Driver fled; complaint filed with N-Division Traffic Police. Read the full details.
Former CM Champai Soren accuses Jharkhand govt of forcibly acquiring 830.92 acres of tribal land in Kolhan to compensate for Palamu mining. He alleges bypass of tribal governance and threat to livelihoods.
Rajkot police arrested Vijay Nagani for allegedly stealing 16 kg of silver from his employer's home. The 28-year-old had a history of similar thefts. Read the full story.
Chakradharpur division cancels 9 passenger trains from Dec 25-28 due to dense fog threatening elephant corridors. This marks the fourth consecutive cancellation wave, disrupting commuters.
BJP booth president Rupak Sahni murdered in Samastipur. SP suspends local SHO, arrests two suspects. Investigation reveals a long-standing personal feud led to the shooting.
CPM leader PK Sreemathy's handbag containing her phone, cash, and jewellery was stolen during a train journey. The incident occurred on Tuesday night in a 2AC coach. Read for details.
Chakradharpur railway division officials were honoured by WTI for halting multiple trains to allow a herd of 22 elephants safe crossing near the Jharkhand-Odisha border. Read about this commendable conservation effort.
After a muted start, Connor McDavid's leadership sparks an emotional revival for the Edmonton Oilers. He has 26 points in 10 games, reclaiming the NHL scoring lead. Read how the captain changed the team's narrative.
Milwaukee Bucks face Indiana Pacers in a crucial NBA matchup on December 23. Get injury reports, predicted lineups, and game preview for this Central Division showdown.
Trichy railway division conducted surprise midnight inspections at 25 non-interlocked level crossings to enforce safety compliance. Read about the findings and the DRM's warning.
A 12-year-old tiger captured from Pathanamthitta's Ranni forest, suffering from injuries and impaired vision, has been transferred to Puthur Zoological Park for specialized care and will not return to the wild. Read the full story.
Kanpur's Saras Mela, from Jan 4-6 at Moti Jheel Lawn, will showcase self-help groups' products. The fair aims to boost rural marketing and women's economic empowerment. Read details.
Social activist Sanjeev Singh Rathaur urges public representatives to ensure speedy reconstruction of the crucial Sanjay Setu bridge in Devipatan division. Key connectivity link remains in poor condition.
A monetary dispute in Ludhiana turned violent as shots were fired at a mediator's home on Dec 20. Police arrested Rishabh Pujara. Read the full story.
BJP emerged as the largest party in Nashik division civic polls, winning 21 presidential posts. Congress celebrated Shrirampur win, while NCP ended Sena's 25-year rule in Bhagur. Full results and analysis inside.
For nearly a month, 60 forest personnel in Shivamogga's Sagar division have been tracking three elephants destroying crops across four ranges. Experts warn of corridor disruption. Read more.
Kannada Development Authority urges Railways to allow Kannada in Bengaluru division recruitment exams, demands inquiry and re-conduct. Read the full story.
Tragedy strikes Agra's Vijkauli village as a basement wall collapses on villagers gathered near a bonfire. Two dead, five injured. Details on the incident and police response.
A herd of 50+ wild elephants from Karnataka's Bannerghatta forest is causing crop damage in Krishnagiri villages. Forest officials are driving them back and have issued safety alerts. Read the full story.
Quick-thinking loco pilots averted a tragedy by stopping a passenger train just in time to save six Asiatic lions on the tracks in Bhavnagar division. Read how vigilance and coordination protect wildlife.
A young elephant calf succumbed to injuries after a tragic train collision in Assam's Lumding division. The death toll of wild elephants in the accident has now risen to eight. Read the full report.
Uttarakhand High Court directs UKPSC to correct errors in three preliminary paper questions and recompute results for Judicial Services Exam 2023. Revised merit list to be published.
Pune's Junnar division launches India's first leopard sterilisation project. Five female leopards selected for the pilot, aiming to reduce human-animal conflict. Read the full story.
Ranchi railway station's yard re-modelling leads to cancellation of 17 trains until January 7. Details on affected routes and dates for passenger convenience.