KOCHI: The Kerala High Court on Tuesday issued a directive to automatically register vigilance cases against the PWD engineers and contractors concerned in the cases where the roads go into disrepair and occurring potholes within six months after the laying of the road or repairing and internal inquiry in cases of roads falling into disrepair […]
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NHAI fills crater that killed youth
THRISSUR: A 29-year-old Thrissur native died after his bike fell into a large pothole at Kacherivalavu on Thrissur-Thalikkulam stretch of NH-66.The accident happened on Saturday night. Sanu C James, a native of Pazhanji near Thalikkulam, died while undergoing treatment on Monday night.
In-flight protest: Pinarayi rules out legal action against Jayarajan
THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan on Tuesday rallied behind LDF convener E P Jayarajan, thereby ruling out any legal action against the latter for attacking the two protesting Youth Congress workers inside the IndiGo flight on June 13.
Bengaluru-Mysuru Expressway to miss Dasara deadline
BENGALURU: The much-awaited Bengaluru-Mysuru Expressway, that is expected to significantly reduce travel time between the two cities, will not be opened anytime soon. PWD Minister CC Patil said it is unlikely to be ready by October this year, as announced earlier.The 117-km highway — stretching from NICE entrance in Bengaluru to Ring Road Junction in […]
Tech snag hits Delhi’s Blue Line metro services
NEW DELHI: Delhi Metro commuters faced hardship on Tuesday as services between the Indraprastha and Yamuna Bank stations on Blue Line were delayed due to a suspected case of cable theft on a line which goes towards Vaishali/Noida Electronic city.
Sanction effect: Russia defaults on five cargoes of LNG supplies to India
NEW DELHI: Russia has defaulted on the supply of at least 5 cargoes or shiploads of LNG to India after its retaliatory sanctions hit one of the companies that supply gas to India, sources said.
Govt does not intend to regulate airfares on international routes: VK Singh
NEW DELHI: The existing domestic airfare bands are revised from time to time in view of high ATF prices but the government does not intend to regulate airfares on international routes, according to Union minister V K Singh.
CIL drops Adani coal tender; likely to go with Indonesia-based consortium
NEW DELHI: Coal India has cancelled its short-term tender for which Adani Enterprises emerged as the lowest bidder, and is likely to source coal from an Indonesia-based consortium, which according to sources is offering the fuel at Rs 2,000 lower price.
Government cuts windfall tax on petrol, diesel, jet fuel, crude oil
NEW DELHI: The government on Wednesday scrapped a week-old tax on the export of petrol and cut windfall taxes on overseas shipments of diesel and ATF as well as the one imposed on domestically produced crude oil after global oil prices fell.
Goyal calls for deepening trade ties with Africa; exploring solar energy, startup ecosystem
NEW DELHI: Solar energy, infrastructure, military cooperation and startup ecosystem are four critical areas where India can be a valuable partner to African nations, Commerce and Industry Piyush Goyal said on Tuesday.
Aircraft technical snags: DGCA crackdown finds insufficient engineering staff certifying planes
NEW DELHI: With airlines reporting multiple technical malfunction incidents, aviation regulator DGCA on Monday said it conducted spot checks and found that there is an insufficient number of required engineering personnel certifying planes of various carriers before their scheduled arrivals/departures in a short interval.
Indian railways commence week-long iconic celebration ‘Aazadi Ki Rail Gadi aur Stations’
NEW DELHI: As part of the ongoing nationwide celebration of 75 years of independence, the Indian Railways started a week-long iconic celebration called “Aazadi Ki Rail Gadi aur Stations” on Monday with much fanfare. This iconic celebration will continue till July 23 at 75 selected railway stations, associated with the freedom struggle.