There are 1.29 crore household connections in Telangana and 810 distribution centres
LPG shortage hits hotels in Keralas Kannur; about 40 units face closure, black marketing alleged
Government intervention sought to address black marketing and ensure stable gas supply
The report by Mapping Malnad alleges that the government is trying to solvea problem bygeographical displacement of pollution
India says reports on Hormuz clearance by Iran are premature
The activist Syed Bilal says they were invited to CMs presentation today
LPG issue: Lok Sabha proceedings adjourned repeatedly amid Opposition protests
Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju slammed Congress leader Rahul Gandhi for refusing to understand the pulse of the people
DRI officials raid illegal Alprazolam manufacturing unit in A.P., seize drugs, worth 47 Crore
Under Operation White Hammer, the DRI officials conducted searches on a private chemicals manufacturing factory, which was manufacturing Alprazolam tablets, which comes under psychotropic substance
Paid menstrual pain leave may cost women their careers, Supreme Court apprehends
Chief Justice Kant distinguished between creating a legally enforceable statutory right and a spontaneous act or policy from employers towards their women employees
Watch: Women lead the way in this Tamil Nadu port terminal
As the world celebrates International Womens Day on March 8, a port terminal in Tamil Nadus Thoothukudi district is quietly setting an inspiring example. Nearly 45% of the workforce at berth 9 of V.O. Chidambaranar Port are women , working across critical operational roles, including administrative roles, as rubber tyre gantry (RTG) crane operators, wharf checkers, medical personnel, and as members of the planning team.
U.S. wants to 'divide Europe': EU's Kallas
EU countries should not be looking to deal with Mr. Trump bilaterally, she said
LPG crisis: Malayalam film industry starts feeling the heat as production schedules hit
With nearly 18 films in production, Kerala Film Producers Association warns of a potential 5 crore loss if the crisis continues
Justice Senthilkumar Ramamoorthy adjourns the hearing of the copyright infringment suit to Monday for CSK Limited to file an affidavit that it shall not use the songs without authorisation
China passes new ethnic minority law, prioritise use of Mandarin language
Called Promoting Ethnic Unity and Progress, the ethnic minority law aims to forge national unity and advance the rejuvenation of the Chinese nation with the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) at its core, a draft copy of the law showed
Section of Bengal govt employees on cease-work over dearness allowance dues
The protest, called by the Sangrami Joutha Mancha to press the State government for payment of DA arrears, and implementation of a recent Supreme Court direction on the issue
How poet Bahinabai Chaudharis evocative verses became the focal point of a Bharatanatyam performance
Vaishnavi Dhore presented A woman beyond letters at the fifth edition of the Jharna festival in Chennai recently.
Anupam Khers Khosla Ka Ghosla 2 gets release date
Directed by Prashant Bhagia, the film stars Anupam Kher, Boman Irani, Ranvir Shorey, Parvin Dabas, Vinay Pathak, Tara Sharma and Ravi Kishan
Late Shift movie review: Leonie Beneschs Sisyphean ward of one
Petra Volpes hospital drama turns one nurses relentless night shift into an unsung study of how modern healthcare keeps running
Amid war, U.S. President Donald Trump pushes for SIR-type electoral overhaul
A Bill passed by the U.S. House of Representatives and stuck in the Senate proposes a nationwide requirement for each voter to provide documentary proof of citizenship
Amazon unit withdraws from drone trade group, raises safety concerns
The Federal Aviation Administration last year proposed requiring drones to have systems to detect and avoid aircraft that are not broadcasting their position, potentially because of equipment failure
Supreme Court takes suo motu cognisance of illegal sand mining in National Chambal Sanctuary
The bench said that even areas where the Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister had released gharials have come under illegal mining
Thirty students of the batch from Kendriya Vidyalaya, Pattom, celebrated the golden jubilee of their passing out from Secondary School with a get-together at a resort where they recreated their school assembly
T.N. CM Stalin seeks PM Modis intervention to release pending Jal Jeevan Mission funds
Mr. Stalin, in a letter to the Prime Minister, also sought approval for projects
Sunrisers Leeds signing of Pakistans Abrar Ahmed sparks online outrage
The Sunrisers secured Ahmed for GBP 190,000 (approximately 2.34 crore) after a bidding war with the Trent Rockets
DNA of authoritarianism | Interview with Anne Applebaum on her book Autocracy, Inc.
Journalist Applebaum has chronicled the rise of populist and autocratic regimes worldwide
PM Modi slams Panic creators amid rising concerns over LPG supply
Deploying specialist doctors in PHCs not illegal, rules Madras High Court
Justice D. Bharatha Chakravarthy, however, directs Tamil Nadu government to publish on its website the details regarding doctors on bond service and their places of posting
A walk through the bylanes of Hauz Khaz Village
Get to know the lesser known monuments of one of Delhis most vibrant neighbourhoods Hauz Khaz Village
LPG cylinder stolen from restaurant in Kerala capital amid shortage
Hotel owner says accused entered the premises after breaking open the door of the kitchen area and took away a filled LPG cylinder
Taiwan Parliament authorises government to sign stalled U.S. arms deals
The back and forth on Taiwans defence spending has provoked concern in the United States, as it is the most important international backer and arms supplier of the Chinese-claimed island
Madhya Pradesh: Official suspended after farmers video of crying in mandi to sell crop goes viral
The incident took place at the Nanakhedi Krishi Upaj Mandi in Guna when the purchasing was suspended allegedly due to a market inspectors misbehaviour with the farmers and traders
Womens political participation in India
While the turnout of women voters has increased over the years, campaign participation still shows a clear gender gap. The disparity in Parliamentary representation also remains wide, reflecting limited candidature, party nominations, and constraints on political autonomy.
LPG crisis: Shortage of commercial gas hits more sectors in Keralas Kozhikode district
Hoteliers, drivers of LPG-powered auto-rickshaws, charity organisations engaged in supply of free meals worst hit. Two gas crematoriums in Kozhikode city have stopped bookings
'We're not wombs': Japan women seek rights to sterilisation
Women in Japan are challenging the constitutionality of Japan's decades-old maternity protection law, one of the world's most restrictive barriers to sterilisation
Software companies fight back against fears that AI will kill them
AI worries led to a nearly $1 trillion rout in software stocks last month after heavyweight AI startup Anthropic introduced AI plugins for its Claude Cowork agent
Amazon plans to move Prime Day event to June from July: Report
Amazon has had to contend with competing deals events from retailers such as Walmart and Target as these companies invest in their digital order fulfillment and same-day delivery capabilities
Government Warns Public Against Fake War Videos Circulating Online
New Delhi, March 13 : With things heating up in West Asia, the Indian government The post Government Warns Public Against Fake War Videos Circulating Online appeared first on The Voice Of Sikkim .
Rajya Sabha polls round-up: Three of 11 seats set for close fight
Bihar,Haryana,and Odisha pose a test of unity for the Opposition as BJP eyesextra seats
Energy power play: Indias oil and gas strategy amid U.S.-Iran tensions
Indias crude basket has jumped to $120 per barrel an increase that will affect petrol and diesel prices,as well as domestic gas prices, which are linked to 10% of the Indian crude basket; higher fuel prices transmit inflationary and macro-economic pressures via higher cost of transport etc.
NolamburUnion Road will undermine effectiveness of two new bridges
NolamburUnion Road which runs along theCouumriver bank, is tasked with distributing traffic from these two bridges originating atPoonamalleeHigh Road, into the interior roads ofMogappairandNolambur. This road can serve its calling only if attention is paid to its bottlenecks, says Nolambur resident Umanath V.
Telangana Civil Supplies Minister called for a meeting with the representatives of Oil Marketing Companies (OMC) on Friday
12 illegal immigrants from Bangladesh 'pushed back': Assam CM
Assam will not spare a single illegal migrant, each one of you will be sent back, he said
LPG supply fears spark induction stove rush in India
West Asia tensions disrupt LPG supply chains, pushing households and restaurants toward electric cooking alternatives
Rise in Temperatures Across Maharashtra, Showers Predicted Post-March 14
Elon Musk's Tesla set to supply UK with electricity
Tesla Energy Ventures obtained a licence to produce electricity in the UK in 2020, notably using solar panels, without selling it directly to consumers
Meta delays rollout of new AI model code-named 'Avocado: Report
Metas new model, which the company has been working on for months, has fallen short in performance when compared to the latest offerings from rivals, the report said
Six MPs urge Centre to include reservation Act of Karnataka in Ninth Schedule
In the memorandum dated March 10, the MPs expressed concern that the proposal sent by the government of Karnataka to include the Act in the Ninth Schedule has been pending with the Union Government for more than three years
GMIT to hold 21st convocation in Davanagere on March 14
A total of 708 students including 649 graduates (B.E.) students and 59 postgraduates (MBA) students will receive their degrees during the 21st convocation of GM Institute of Technology (GMIT) in Davanagere on March 14
Economic hardship, social customs, displacement, and sudden life setbacks continue to push people into begging even as rehabilitation efforts struggle to keep pace. Nellore Sravani reports from Vijayawada on the lives caught between survival and law
Sensex, Nifty drop nearly 1% as West Asia conflict, surging oil prices rattle stock markets
On March 12, the Sensex tanked 829.29 points or 1.08% to settle at 76,034.42. Similarly, the Nifty fell by 227.70 points or 0.95% to close at 23,639.15
NITI Aayog praises Kalaburagi district in Karnataka for achieving 100% institutional deliveries
Earlier in November 2025, Kalaburagi districts administration had been appreciated by NITI Aayog for implementing innovative governance and development initiatives to ensure sustained progress in its aspirational blocks
Rupee hits record intra-day low, falls 12 paise to 92.37 against U.S. dollar
A stronger greenback, heavy FII selling and weak sentiments in the domestic equity markets further weighed on the rupee, according to forex traders
Anthropic invests $100 million into Claude AI programme
Anthropic, which is currently locked in a dispute with the Pentagon, unveiled its Claude Partner Network
If the objects of your pencil box could think...
Imagine if the tools you use every day could speak ... when the classroom falls silent, the real lessons begin.
Neighbourhood clinics on crutches
Across Hyderabads crowded localities, Urban Primary Health Centres serve as the first point of contact for thousands seeking everyday medical care. Often housed in ageing buildings and run by small teams of doctors, nurses and community health workers, these clinics shoulder much of the citys routine healthcare burden. But while the city gains prominence for its corporate hospitals and medical tourism, UPHCs continue to function with limited infrastructure and growing patient loads, writes Siddharth Kumar Singh
The train covers a distance of 561 km in about eight hours, compared with 10 to 12 hours by other superfast trains, with halts at Yadgir, Raichur, Manthralayam Road, Guntakal, Anantapur, Sai P. Nilayam and Yelahanka
Telangana CM will present a detailed PPT outlining the projects objectives
FormerWest Bengal Governor Ananda Bose buries hatchet with Educationists Forum head Omprakash Mishra
Professor Omprakash Mishra called former Governor an erudite person and said that he was polite and generous with his appreciation during the meeting
One-fifth of Australian teens still use TikTok, SnapChat after social media ban
The data is among the first to show the effects on youth online behaviour since Australia rolled out the ban, which is being copied by governments around the world
US KC-135 Refuelling Aircraft Crashes in Iraq During Iran War Mission; Rescue Teams Rush to Site
New Delhi, 13 March : A US military refuelling aircraft crashed in western Iraq while The post US KC-135 Refuelling Aircraft Crashes in Iraq During Iran War Mission; Rescue Teams Rush to Site appeared first on The Voice Of Sikkim .
Rajisha Vijayan: I was flabbergasted when Krishand first told me the story of Masthishka Maranam
Rajisha Vijayan talks about how she transformed to become Frida Soman in the sci-fi satire Masthishka Maranam - A Frankenbiting of Simons Memories, directed by Krishand
Adithya Prakashs short signals the rise of a promising Kannada filmmaker
Adithya Prakashs Kannada mid-length thriller Watch Out Krishna mixes sharp humour with subtle yet relatable social commentary
Induction stoves fly off shelves in India as gas shortage fears spark panic buying
The Middle East conflict has disrupted shipping through the Strait of Hormuz and the Gulf, raising costs and tightening oil and gas supplies from the Middle East
Four killed as bus overturns on NH-44 in Nizamabad district
The deceased were identified as Manjusha, 30, her seven-year-old son Rishi. While the body of Abbas, 40, has been identified, the identity of another male victim is yet to be established
Electrifying industrial heat as a path to Indias thermal independence
As the conflict between the United States and Iran intensifies, the Strait of Hormuz has become increasingly volatile; with India importing nearly half of its natural gas, the crisis signals the urgency of accelerating the electrification of industrial heat
Cost escalation and delays haunt Bengaluru Metro project
Bengaluru has Indias second largest metro network, with around 96 kilometres of operational track and 83 stations. Darshan Devaiah B.P. argues that this key transport project, built with 67,460 crore so far, needs to keep deadlines to be cost effective and serve the public better
French soldier killed in attack in Iraqi Kurdistan, says President Emmanuel Macron
The French military said earlier that drones had hit a base where troops were taking part in counter-terrorism training with Iraqi counterparts
29 new bridges proposed on Musi river in Hyderabad
The Comprehensive Mobility Plan under preparation as precursor to the master plan of Hyderabad Metropolitan Region for 2050, has proposed 29 bridges on the Musi river
Warmonger: Trumps second term sees highest external attacks by the U.S. in a decade
U.S. interventions resulted in more than a thousand fatalities in 2025, the deadliest single year since 2011
Amid rising oil prices, the Trump administration has announced a temporary authorisation to other countries to purchase Russian oil currently stranded at sea, as there were no immediate signs of an early end to the US war on Iran
Trump administration takes steps to ease sanction on Russian oil
The license comes a day after the U.S. Department of Energy announced that the U.S. would be releasing 172 million barrels of oil from the strategic petroleum reserve
U.S. President Donald Trump suggested that Irans national soccer team should withdraw from the upcoming FIFA World Cup as a personal safety measure
U.S. intelligence says Iran government is not at risk of collapse, say sources
A multitude of intelligence reports provide consistent analysis that the regime is not in danger of collapse and etains control of the Iranian public, said one of the sources, all of whom were granted anonymity to discuss U.S. intelligence findings
Rumours being spread about LPG shortage, says Punjab CM Mann
Cautioning against attempts to exploit the situation, the Chief Minister said the government will act firmly against anyone trying to create panic or manipulate the supply of essential goods
Here is a select list of stories to start the day
WB BJP leaders meet PM ahead of mega Brigade Rally in Kolkata
The meeting comes 48 hours before the Prime Minister is scheduled to address a mega rally at Kolkatas Brigade Parade Grounds on Saturday. According to sources in the party, the first list of BJP candidates contesting Assembly polls is likely to be announced in the next few days
Namchi Police Bust Drug Racket, 31 Grams of Brown Sugar Seized; Two Youths Arrested
Namchi, March 12 : In a major crackdown against narcotics, the Sikkim Police in Namchi The post Namchi Police Bust Drug Racket, 31 Grams of Brown Sugar Seized; Two Youths Arrested appeared first on The Voice Of Sikkim .
Ferrari's Leclerc hopes year of the horse a good omen in China
Leclerc and teammate Lewis Hamilton came in behind the two Mercedes of race winner George Russell and Kimi Antonelli
Akhilesh Yadav meets Avimukteshwaranand Saraswati, vows to put an end to fake saints
Samajwadi Party chief said the responsibility of the LPG crisis in India is on the BJP government, both at the Centre and State in U.P.
78 companies surrendered sand mining leases citing massive losses.The Bihar minister said the move has caused a revenue loss to the tune of around700 crore to the department
NASA clears its Artemis 2 moon rocket for April launch with four astronauts
The rocket will be crewed by three American astronauts mission commander Reid Wiseman, Victor Glover and Christina Koch and Canadian astronaut Jeremy Hansen
CSR Initiative to provide mental health education to 10,000 students in Karnataka and Tamil Nadu
These activity-based sessions are designed to make conversations around emotions, empathy, communication, and well-being accessible to young people and educators alike
Opposition uproar in Chhattisgarh Assembly over LPG cylinder shortage
The Chair announced the suspension of 30 Congress MLAs, their suspension was revoked a while later
Missiles and drones strike at the heart of a village in Odisha
The war in West Asia has thrown the world into chaos. Its impact is even being felt in a remote village in Odisha, where almost every family has a male member working in the Gulf. Satyasundar Barikspeaks to residents of Manikapur in Ganjam district about how they are coping with the anxiety
Iran not going to close Strait of Hormuz, Tehrans UN Envoy says
Ships must coordinate with Irans navy to pass through the Strait of Hormuz, the countrys foreign ministry spokesperson said
I have added a third objective, which is to create, for the Iranian people, the conditions to bring down this regime, Mr. Netanyahu said
U.S. Navy could escort vessels in Strait of Hormuz with international coalition, Bessent says
U.S. Treasury Secretary said absolutely not when asked whether there was a price that could cause him to confront President Donald Trump and say the Iran war was no longer affordable
Inspector suspended over murder of teenage girl in Thoothukudi
Preparing India for a true innovation-led economy
Driving Indias research, development, and innovation story needs decisive private sector participation
Fifty years ago | Sanskrit catalogue project needs a saviour
Economic Survey promises, impact of new labour codes
The promises of reform cannot hide the realities in Indias informal workforce
