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Ghee adulteration unpardonable, says Mantralayam pontiff

In a letter to Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu, the seer has called for an impartial inquiry to bring those responsible to book

17 Feb 2026 9:27 pm
My statements are always within constitutional limits, have no fear: Assam CM on viral video row

Whatever I say, I speak for the good of Assam and the Hindu society. And I will continue to do so. I believe that I never cross constitutional limits, says Himanta Biswa Sarma

17 Feb 2026 9:26 pm
Silk Board double-decker flyover ramps set for February completion

The 5.12-km double-decker flyover, constructed by BMRCL at an estimated cost of 449 crore, was envisioned as a transformative project to streamline vehicular movement at one of citys most notorious traffic bottlenecks

17 Feb 2026 9:24 pm
Ground work begins for construction of a bridge at Tiruthangal

Long-cherished dream of the people of Sivakasi will be realised with the construction of the bridge which will eliminate the railway level-crossing, says MLA

17 Feb 2026 9:23 pm
State govt. delaying recruitment due to funds crunch, says Shashil Namoshi

He says Congress claims of achievement ring hollow in the face of 2.84 lakh vacant posts across 43 departments in the State

17 Feb 2026 9:22 pm
30 km insulated cables laid in Konaseema coconut orchards to prevent outages: District Collector

80 km of insulated network planned across coconut growing areas; 4,500 SC and ST families to receive free rooftop solar panels under Prime Minister Surya Ghar scheme by February-end, he says

17 Feb 2026 9:22 pm
Paper leak cases: High vigil for SSLC and II PUC exams

The II PUC annual exam-1 will be held from February 28, while SSLC exam-1 will be held from March 18

17 Feb 2026 9:20 pm
Museums are resistance against distortion of history, says Pinarayi Vijayan

The Chief Minister was speaking after inaugurating an AKG Memorial Museum at Peralassery in Kannur, featuring six galleries showcasing AKGs struggles, his role in the freedom movement, parliamentary interventions, and mass agitations

17 Feb 2026 9:20 pm
Govt. will extend Police Gruha project till 2030: Home Minister Parameshwara

So far the government has covered only 40% of the beneficiaries, and CM has agreed to have houses build for the remaining 60%

17 Feb 2026 9:14 pm
Being Hyper Human, at Bengalurus Venkatappa Art Gallery, captures life in the digital age

Srishti Manipal Institute and the Fashion Institute of Technology in New York are currently hosting a photographic exhibition in the city

17 Feb 2026 9:13 pm
India needs to mobilise $500 billion a year to meet Net Zero ambition: Global Energy Alliance

Alliance launches India Grid of the Future Accelerator which will be replicated in other developed countries later

17 Feb 2026 9:13 pm
President Murmu arrives in Visakhapatnam to participate in International Fleet Review on February 18

She was accorded a warm reception by Governor Abdul Nazeer, Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan, and officials on her arrival at INS Dega

17 Feb 2026 9:11 pm
Bengaluru band Amorphia goes thrashing up to Europe

Guitarist and vocalist of Bengaluru-based thrash metal band Amorphia, Vasuchandran MV, talks of the upcoming Europe tour, Thrash 666 which kicks off from Hamburg and travels across Netherlands, Czechia, Spain, Belgium and France

17 Feb 2026 9:08 pm
Technical glitch delays proceedings in Legislative Assembly, Council

Both the Houses had to be adjourned due to non-functioning of mikes

17 Feb 2026 9:02 pm
All Cong. leaders will accept high commands decision on leadership change: Minister

It is wrong to discuss the issue now, says Laxmi Hebbalkar

17 Feb 2026 8:56 pm
SIT asked to submit final report in Dharmasthala case at the earliest, says Home Minister Parameshwara

Till the final report is submitted, the government cannot take any decision on the case, says Home Minister

17 Feb 2026 8:56 pm
Two Iranians held with over 200 kg suspected chemical substance off Gujarat coast

The bust was made after the Coast Guard intercepted a speedboat; police suspect new modus operandi to be in play

17 Feb 2026 8:55 pm
International woman para-athlete awaits govt. job for three years

A formal announcement regarding a job opportunity for J. Deepa was made by Sports Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin in the Assembly in 2023

17 Feb 2026 8:55 pm
Visakhapatnam set for grand Presidential Fleet Review on February 18

71 Indian and foreign warships to participate in International Fleet Review 2026, MILAN 2026 and IONS Conclave of Chiefs; full dress rehearsal held at sea ahead of main event

17 Feb 2026 8:53 pm
Vacant professor posts in teaching hospitals, medical colleges filled

Health Minister approves promotions of 118 associate professors to fill the vacancies

17 Feb 2026 8:53 pm
150 crore sanctioned for replacing Dowleswaram Barrage gates, says A.P. Minister

The government is taking up 190 minor irrigation works in Kandukur constituency at an estimated cost of 10.86 crore, Ramanaidu informs Assembly

17 Feb 2026 8:51 pm
Kollam collectorate attached by court

Directive follows the State governments failure to deposit compensation for land acquired over two decades ago, despite a direct mandate from High Court

17 Feb 2026 8:50 pm