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Experts outline roadmap for Goa's wellbeing, sustainability in 2026

Goa, Jan. 1 -- As the calendar turns to January 1, 2026, Goa welcomes the New Year with more than just celebrations, a moment to reflect on expectations for the year. Experts from health, environment,... Read More


Haryana Cabinet extends OPS, other benefits to 347 contractual drivers appointed in 2002

CHANDIGARH, Jan. 1 -- The Haryana Cabinet, which met under the chairmanship of Chief Minister Sh. Nayab Singh Saini here today, gave a major relief to employees of the State Transport Department as it... Read More


Bulgaria officially adopts euro, becoming 21st eurozone member

Sri Lanka, Jan. 1 -- Bulgaria - the poorest country in the European Union - has become the 21st member of the eurozone - leapfrogging more obvious and prosperous candidates like Poland, the Czech Repu... Read More


Time Technoplast bags Rs 51-cr supply order from HPCL

Mumbai, Jan. 1 -- The order is for supply of rigid polymer packaging products, namely Conipack pails, to be delivered as per HPCL's schedule. Payments under the contract will be secured through an app... Read More


Cong delegations calls on ADG, seeks clarification on Ankita Bhandari case

Dehradun, Jan. 1 -- Garhwal Post Bureau Dehradun, 30 Dec: A high-level delegation of Uttarakhand Pradesh Congress leaders, led by State Congress President Ganesh Godiyal, met Additional Director Gene... Read More


Sakeena Itoo calls for comprehensive revamp of sanitation, cleanliness measures in health facilities across J&K

JAMMU, Jan. 1 -- Minister for Health and Medical Education, Social Welfare and Education, Sakeena Itoo today emphasized on the urgent need for a complete revamp of sanitation and cleanliness measures ... Read More


India puts excise duty on tobacco products, including cigarettes, from February 1

India, Jan. 1 -- The government has imposed additional excise duty on tobacco products from 1 February 2026, making cigarettes costlier for an estimated 10 crore smokers in the world's most populous c... Read More


Camila Olmos update: Cause of death confirmed by authorities after Texas teen's body identified

India, Jan. 1 -- Camila Mendoza Olmos left her home in the San Antonio area on foot on the morning of Wednesday, December 24, prompting a massive search by authorities and volunteers. Her body was lat... Read More


ITC, Godfrey Phillips shares tank up to 19% as govt announces excise duty on cigarettes effective February 1

New Delhi, Jan. 1 -- Shares of cigarette companies ITC and Godfrey Phillips slumped by up to 19% in Thursday's trade (January 1), after the government imposed an excise duty on cigarettes, effective n... Read More


The Year Ahead: Eyes on the scoreboard

India, Jan. 1 -- If 2025 was about India's sporting ecosystem stepping up, 2026 will be all about follow-through. There can be no letting up, for a nation with sporting ambitions as lofty as ours. No ... Read More