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Uttarkashi Tunnel Rescue: IAF’s aircraft with 41 workers reaches AIIMS Rishikesh

Uttarkashi Tunnel Rescue: IAF’s aircraft with 41 workers reaches AIIMS Rishikesh

IAF's transport aircraft Chinook carrying 41 workers took off from Chinyalisaur Hospital on Nov 29. The workers have been shifted from Chinyalisaur Hospital to AIIMS Rishikesh for further treatment carrying 41 rescued workers, IAF's transport aircraft Chinook reached AIIMS Rishikesh. Workers will be kept under the supervision of expert doctors for a final checkup at AIIMS. 41 stranded workers were rescued from the Silkyara tunnel in Uttarkashi on November 28. After Uttarkashi Tunnel Rescue, workers were shifted to the Community Health Centre in Chinyalisaur for primary treatment. Workers were trapped inside Uttarakhand's Silkyara tunnel in Uttarkashi since November 12.

29 November,2023 05:26 PM IST
Supriya Sule slams govt over LPG gas cylinder price reduction

Supriya Sule slams govt over LPG gas cylinder price reduction

Nationalist Congress Party (Sharad Pawar faction) leader Supriya Sule on Tuesday called the Central Government’s decision to reduce the prices of cooking gas cylinders as a ‘Jumla’ (political gimmick) and said that the government never thought about inflation over the past four and a half years. Earlier Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday said that the reduction in prices of cooking gas cylinders will make the lives of women easier. Effective Wednesday, the price of a 14.2 kg LPG cylinder will be reduced by Rs 200 across the country. Announcing this decision, I&B Anurag Thakur shared the government's commitment to easing the burden on citizens. 

30 August,2023 05:05 PM IST | Mumbai
Big relief for customers as cent govt reduces LPG gas cylinder prices by Rs 200

Big relief for customers as cent govt reduces LPG gas cylinder prices by Rs 200

In a move aimed at providing financial relief to households, the Union Cabinet made a significant decision. The government decided to reduce the prices of domestic LPG gas cylinders by Rs 200 for all users. Announcing this decision, I&B Anurag Thakur shared the government's commitment to easing the burden on citizens. Additionally, the govt will extend its support by granting an extra 75 lakh Ujjwala connections, thereby increasing the total number of beneficiaries under PMUY to 10.35 crores. 

30 August,2023 12:17 PM IST | Mumbai
RBI Governor Shaktikanta Das keeps repo rate unchanged at 6.50 pc

RBI Governor Shaktikanta Das keeps repo rate unchanged at 6.50 pc

The monetary policy committee of the Reserve Bank of India voted unanimously to keep the repo rate unchanged at 6.50 per cent. Experts say this means those with existing home loans should see no change in EMIs. However, the question of whether a borrower should choose a floating or fixed rate going. RBI Governor Shaktikanta Das informed about the unchanged repo rate. 

10 August,2023 12:27 PM IST | Mumbai
Tomato Price Rise: Maha farmer earns over Rs. 2.8 crore by selling tomatoes

Tomato Price Rise: Maha farmer earns over Rs. 2.8 crore by selling tomatoes

Amid skyrocketing prices of tomatoes across the country, a farmer in Maharashtra's Pune district claimed to have earned more than ₹2.8 crore by selling tomatoes. Ishwar Gayakar (36) and his wife, who hails from Pune's Junnar taluka, do not intend to stop at this. The farmer couple has set a target to earn ₹3.5 crore with a stock of around 4000 crates of tomatoes available with him. Gaykar is farming since 2005. He took over farming from his father and now he works at his farm with his wife. Other than tomatoes, Gaykar also cultivates onions and flowers in respective seasons.

17 July,2023 05:20 PM IST | Mumbai
What do people think about rising vegetable prices? Mid-day Exclusive

What do people think about rising vegetable prices? Mid-day Exclusive

If you visit a vegetable market these days, the rising prices of tomatoes and all sorts of vegetables will burn a hole in your pocket. Experts have said that rising heat, and untimely, and heavy rains are some of the reasons for the price hike. Until when will this hike continue? No one knows. The uncertainty and constant hike have caused angst amongst customers and buyers. Let us take a troll through Dadar wholesale vegetable market and residential vegetable markers to understand how people are negotiating the ever-increasing vegetable price hike. 

17 July,2023 03:34 PM IST | Mumbai
Tomato Price Rise: Top 5 ingredients you can replace tomatoes with

Tomato Price Rise: Top 5 ingredients you can replace tomatoes with

Tomato price rise across India has taken each Indian kitchen by storm. As the vegetable markets see an acute shortage of tomatoes and a steep price rise due to rains, Indian kitchens that are known to use tomatoes extensively seem to be left with no option. But worry not. Here are 5 ingredients that can help you replace tomatoes in your cooking. 

28 June,2023 07:47 PM IST
RBI Governor keeps repo rate unchanged

RBI Governor keeps repo rate unchanged

Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Governor Shaktikanta Das held a press conference on June 08 where he informed that the monetary policy committee unanimously decided to keep the repo rate unchanged at 6.5 per cent. He also spoke about the growth in the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) of India which was recorded at 7.2 per cent in 2022-2023. Earlier, it was estimated to be 7 per cent. He also said that by taking all the factors into consideration, the real GDP growth for the year 2023-24 is projected at 6.5 per cent. “India’s real Gross Domestic Product (GDP) recorded a growth of 7.2 per cent in 2022-23, stronger than the earlier estimate of 7 per cent. It has surpassed its pre-pandemic level by 10.1 per cent...Taking all factors into consideration, the real GDP growth for the year 2023-24 is projected at 6.5 per cent,” said Shaktikanta Das. 

08 June,2023 03:49 PM IST | Mumbai
Ankita Bhandari Case: Forensic Team Collected Evidences From Vanatara Resort

Ankita Bhandari Case: Forensic Team Collected Evidences From Vanatara Resort

SIT In-charge in Ankita Bhandari murder case, DIG PR Devi shared that the forensic team had collected all the evidences from the Vanatara resort before its demolition. All the evidences being used in forensic investigation are safe. However, further probe is underway

26 September,2022 10:05 PM IST
Hotel Staff Reveals Incident Of Night Before; Police Ensure Speedy Action

Hotel Staff Reveals Incident Of Night Before; Police Ensure Speedy Action

On September 24, Ankita Bhandari's body was recovered from Chilla canal in Rishikesh. A Special Investigation Team (SIT) was formed by Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami to investigate the case. SIT In-charge of Ankita Bhandari murder case and DIG (Law and Order) P Renuka Devi on September 24 in Dehradun, ensured that the case will be taken to the fast track court for speedy action. Staff of the hotel where Ankita Bhandari worked informed that Ankit Arya, brother of main accused, insisted to serve food to the receptionist a night before she went missing. “I got a call from Ankit Arya at 8pm to prepare dinner for 4 people. Around 10:45 pm, he came and told us that he'll take dinner to Ankita's room, to which I said our service boy will do that, but he didn't agree,” informed Manveer Chauhan, resort worker. “The next day we saw Ankita was missing from her room. Her bag, money, and food were left in the room,” he added. #AnkitaBhandari #PulkitArya #Dehradun

25 September,2022 03:00 PM IST | Mumbai

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