The Air India Express is set to launch services on the Chennai-Tiruchi-Chennai sector next month. The daily service will commence from March 22, which is expected to enhance domestic traffic movements at the Tiruchi airport. As per the timing, the airline’s flight from Chennai will leave at 6.45 p.m. and reach Tiruchi at 7.45 p.m. In … Read more
Minister for Health C. Damodar Raja Narasimha and Health Secretary Christina Z. Chongthu along with members of the Telangana Aarogyasri Network Hospitals Association during a meeting on January 20, 2025. | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement The Telangana Aarogyasri Network Hospitals Association (TANHA) has ended its 10-day strike, which saw the suspension of Aarogyasri admissions in … Read more
Billionaire Elon Musk has expressed his disapproval of the ban on TikTok in the United States, citing it as a move that contradicts the principles of free speech. However, Musk also criticised the lack of reciprocity, pointing out that while TikTok operated freely in the US, platforms like X remain banned in China. “I have … Read more
The Odisha Public Service Commission (OPSC) has opened registrations for its highly anticipated Civil Service Examination 2024. This recruitment drive would fill a total of 265 positions across various state departments, with the application window closing on February 10, 2025. To be eligible, candidates must hold a Bachelor’s degree from a recognised university, ensuring they … Read more
The story so far: India possesses diverse fisheries resources that provide livelihood opportunities to approximately three crore fishers and fish farmers. The country has witnessed an 83% increase in the national fish production since 2013-14, that stands at a record 175 lakh tons in 2022-23. With 75% of this coming from inland fisheries, India is … Read more
BBC Barry and Betty’s service is not under threat, but Mencap fears it will have to close others A leading charity that supports people with learning disabilities says it may be forced to stop running at least 60 of its services as a result of increasing National Insurance costs. Mencap is one of a growing … Read more
MARK MARLOW/EPA-EFE/REX/Shutterstock This is the first time pharmacists have voted to take action in their history Pharmacy owners in England, Wales and Northern Ireland have voted in favour of cutting opening hours and stopping home deliveries for the first time, in a protest over government funding. The National Pharmacy Association (NPA), which ran the ballot, … Read more
Motorists make their way through an air-polluted street during the festival of lights Deepavali by lighting fire crackers in Hyderabad on Thursday night (October 31, 2024). | Photo Credit: Nagara Gopal “The Telangana State Disaster Response and Fire Services received a total of 33 fire-cracker-related distress calls on Deepavali, including three major ones,” said the … Read more
Imogen Turnbow Imogen Turnbow is one of two women who have complained medical staff did not support them enough when they were spiked Two victims of spiking have criticised how medical staff handled their cases, saying they felt “blamed” for what happened and were refused tests. Imogen Turnbow and Saraya Haddad, both former students in … Read more
Landslip on Lebong Cart Road, in Darjeeling, on September 26, 2024. | Photo Credit: PTI Due to incessant rains in northern West Bengal, multiple landslips occurred in Darjeeling and Kalimpong districts and damaged many houses. The toy train services from Siliguri to Darjeeling were also disrupted due to these landslides that were triggered by heavy … Read more