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India's power consumption rises slightly to 131.54 BU in Feb

New Delhi, March 3 -- India's power consumption grew marginally to 131.54 billion units (BU) in February, higher than 127.34 BU in the year-ago period, according to the government data. However, the t... Read More


Organic fertilizer use to add $2.6 bn in revenue, says IBA

New Delhi, March 2 -- The government's initiative to promote the use of organic fertilizer could add a revenue of $2.6 billion for the biogas industry, the Indian Biogas Association (IBA) said on Sund... Read More


Duplication of voter card numbers does not indicate fake voters: EC

NEW DELHI, March 2 -- Facing criticism from political parties over alleged irregularities and instances of addition and deletions of voters in electoral rolls in states that recently went to polls, th... Read More


Min orders implementation of summer action plan

New Delhi, March 2 -- Delhi Power minister Ashish Sood on Sunday directed officials to implement the summer action plan in the national Capital with immediate effect. During a meeting with senior pow... Read More


People have got into habit of 'begging' from government, says MP minister Prahlad Patel

Rajgarh, March 2 -- Madhya Pradesh minister Prahlad Singh Patel has said people have got into the habit of "begging" from the government, and advised them to learn for those who have sacrificed their ... Read More


J&K CM chairs meeting of coalition partners ahead of Budget session

Jammu, March 2 -- A day ahead of the first budget session of the Jammu and Kashmir Assembly in seven years, Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Sunday chaired a joint meeting of coalition parties here to ... Read More


Haryana: 46.5% turnout in civic polls

Chandigarh, March 2 -- Over 46 per cent of the more than 51 lakh eligible voters for civic body polls in Haryana exercised their franchise on Sunday, officials said. The polling was peaceful and no u... Read More


Udit Raj urges BSP workers to join Cong after Akash Anand's removal

Lucknow, March 2 -- Hours after BSP supremo Mayawati removed her nephew Akash Anand from all party posts, Congress leader Udit Raj urged BSP party workers to join the Congress. In a press statement ... Read More


Chh'garh CM approves various key decisions in Cabinet meeting

Raipur, March 2 -- The Cabinet has approved the Chhattisgarh Excise Policy for the financial year 2025-26, which will remain similar to the policy of 2024-25. A total of 674 liquor shops, along with ... Read More


KMC plans more shelters for pavement dwellers in city

Kolkata, March 2 -- The Kolkata Municipal Corporation (KMC) is setting up more shelters for pavement dwellers in the city. According to the civic body's social welfare and urban poverty alleviation d... Read More