The state govt has launched preparations to implement the Centre’s newly introduced State Water Reforms Framework (SWRF), a comprehensive mechanism that will assess states and Union territories on water governance, infrastructure, digitalisation and community participation.In a letter, the water resources department has directed key departments and agencies to nominate senior nodal officers and begin assessing…

New Delhi: As work gathers pace on several key infrastructure projects, including the expansion of Rao Tula Ram (RTR) Hospital, Madipur Hospital and the Rouse Avenue Courts complex, Public Works Department (PWD) has begun transplanting trees that stand in the way of construction. Across the projects, contractors have been tasked with relocating trees within a…

Eight rehabilitated rhinos now roam freely in their natural habitat Pilibhit: The rhino population in the Dudhwa Tiger Reserve (DTR) has increased to 53, according to the fourth rhino census conducted between June 25 and 27.The exercise was carried out in six hourly shifts each day by 20 teams comprising trained forest personnel and WWF-India…

Health and family welfare minister UT Khader reviewed healthcare facilities in Udupi on Sunday Udupi: Govt hospitals should actively showcase successful surgeries, quality treatment and positive patient outcomes to build public confidence and encourage more people to use public healthcare facilities, health and family welfare minister UT Khader said on Sunday.During a review of healthcare…

If you thought only booking private jets and yachts were possible, you need to read this. Because you can actually book an entire train for your group travel! Thanks to Indian Railways own version of luxury group travel which has been around for years but not many are well aware of this service. Through the…

The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) on Sunday sacked Brendon McCullum as head coach of England’s men’s Test team.The decision comes days after Ben Stokes retired from international cricket following England’s 4-1 Ashes defeat in Australia earlier this year and a 2-1 home Test series loss to New Zealand last month.McCullum’s exit brings an…

Dibrugarh: Assam Police on Sunday destroyed seized heroin, cannabis and thousands of Yaba tablets in Lakhimpur, Charaideo and Majuli districts, in compliance with legal and environmental guidelines.In Lakhimpur, 151.5 grams of heroin and 1,955.08 kg of cannabis were burnt at the police reserve premises. Lakhimpur SSP Gunendra Deka said, “The destruction sends a clear message…