Itanagar, April 6 (IANS) A potentially devastating wildfire in Arunachal Pradesh, which recently posed a serious threat to civilian settlements as well as critical Defence infrastructure, was successfully contained through swift, coordinated action by the military and civil agencies.Defence spokesperson Lt Col Mahendra Rawat stated that the operation saw the deployment of Quick Reaction Teams (QRTs), water bowsers, and aerial firefighting support from the Indian Air Force, reflecting a high leve…
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Ahmedabad, Feb 4 (IANS) With a focus on major infrastructure, mobility, environmental sustainability, and sports facilities linked to preparations for the 2030 Commonwealth Games, the Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation (AMC) on Wednesday presented its Draft Budget for 2026-27 with a total outlay of Rs 17,018 crore.The draft estimates revenue expenditure at Rs 7,150 crore and capital expenditure at Rs 9,868 crore. Presenting the budget, Municipal Commissioner Banchhanidhi Pani stated that no new tax…
Tirupati, Jan 3 (IANS) Security personnel and devotees at the historic Sri Govindarajaswamy Temple in Tirupati in Andhra Pradesh were sent into a state of panic after an inebriated man climbed the temple’s 100-foot ‘Gopuram’ (monumental entrance tower), causing a massive security scare, the police said on Saturday. He has been detained and taken to the Tirupati police station for questioning.The individual, identified as Kuttadi Tirupati, a resident of Nizamabad district, managed to scale the in…
Jammu, Dec 23 (IANS) Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board (SMVDSB) on Tuesday reviewed Yatra preparedness ahead of the anticipated heavy influx of pilgrims during the New Year.A statement by SMVDSB said, “Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board (SMVDSB) today reviewed comprehensive arrangements to ensure a safe, smooth and hassle-free pilgrimage for devotees. The review meeting, convened as per the directions of the Hon’ble Chairman, SMVDSB (Lt. Governor, JK-UT), was presided over by Sachin Kumar V…