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Photo: IANSSupply cost of domestic LPG cylinder rises to over Rs 1,600 amid West Asia crisis
Supply cost of domestic LPG cylinder rises to over Rs 1,600 amid West Asia crisis New Delhi, June 7 (IANS) The cost of supplying a 14.2 kg cylinder has risen to over Rs 1,600 amid the West Asia crisis and the under-recovery now being absorbed on each domestic cylinder is about Rs 700, the government…
Photo: X/@PiyushGoyalJharkhand makes global debut in fruit exports, first mango consignment sent to UK
New Delhi: In a boost to agricultural exports from Jharkhand, the first commercial consignment of fresh mangoes from the state was flagged off for the United Kingdom under an initiative supported by the Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA), the Ministry of Commerce & Industry said on Sunday. The export flag-off ceremony…
Photo: IANSCBSE Class 12 Exam Re-Evaluation and Verification Process Ends Today
New Delhi: The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) on Sunday issued a reminder to Class 12 students seeking verification and re-evaluation of their answer sheets, saying that the application portal will close at 11:59 p.m. on Sunday. The deadline was previously set for June 6 but was later extended by a day. The decision…
Photo: PTIWeather Woes Threaten Bengal’s Mango Exports
Kolkata: Dark spots caused by a weather-induced disease have made the shipping of Bengal’s famed Himsagar mangoes overseas uncertain, exporters said. Spotting on the surface of mangoes is caused by continuous rain during bagging and subsequent high temperatures. These spots are early signs of infection. Bagging involves covering each fruit with protective bags while still…
Photo: AI ImageFire breaks out at Bhopal eatery, rapid response ensures zero casualties
Bhopal: A fire broke out at a restaurant located on the first floor of a two-storey building in Bhopal on Sunday morning, officials said. No casualties were reported in the incident, which occurred in the Lalghati commercial area of the Madhya Pradesh capital, they said, adding that furniture and other installations on the premises were…
Photo: TGCFarmers earn more than 50K at one-day mango festival
A one-day mango festival was hosted at the deputy commissioner’s (DC) office premises on Saturday to link regional farmers directly with buyers and elevate rural incomes. Farmers representing all 11 blocks of the district and four Farmer Producer Organisations (FPOs) under the Jharkhand State Livelihood Promotion Society ( JSLPS) gathered to exhibit their harvest. During…
Photo: IANS/X/@BCCIWomenWomen’s T20 World Cup 2026: All you need to know
New Delhi: The stage is set for the 10th edition of the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup, with the world’s best teams gearing up for a month-long battle for the biggest prize in women’s T20 cricket. Hosted by England and Wales, the tournament begins on June 12 and promises to be the largest edition in…
Photo: IANSPM Modi meets Economic Advisory Council to review growth measures amid global headwinds
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday chaired a meeting of the Economic Advisory Council to the Prime Minister (EAC-PM), discussing measures to sustain India’s growth momentum, strengthen economic resilience and navigate emerging global challenges amid the West Asia conflict, officials said. The meeting focused on strategies to further accelerate economic growth, at a…
Photo: TGCWomen led farmer groups take Simdega’s mangoes to international market
Breaking geographical barriers, farmers from the remote villages of Simdega have successfully entered the global market as their prized Amrapali mangoes reached London. The first export consignment, grown in village orchards and supported by the collective efforts of local farmers, was shipped to the United Kingdom on Friday, opening new opportunities for the region’s agricultural…
Photo: Tripura CM FacebookSHAH TO BSF: ‘SMART BORDER’ PROJECT TO CREATE UNBREACHABLE SECURITY GRID
Agartala: Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Friday reiterated that the government will establish an impregnable border security grid by launching the ‘Smart Border Project’, equipped with drones, modern cameras and advanced surveillance technologies. Addressing BSF personnel at the Lankamura Border Outpost along the India-Bangladesh border in West Tripura district, the Home Minister said that…
