Month: August 2026

India has coal stocks to meet 62 days of power demand: Coal Ministry

August 6, 2026 admin

As of August 4, thermal power plants have about 34.55 million tonnes. File. | Photo Credit: Reuters India has adequate coal stocks to meet approximately 62 days of the domestic power sector’s consumption requirements, the Union Coal Ministry informed Thursday. As of August 4, thermal power plants have about 34.55 million tonnes (MT) of coal,…

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BJP unseated in Naranganam grama panchayat in Kerala

August 6, 2026 admin

The National Democratic Alliance lost power in the Narananganam grama panchayat after a no-confidence motion moved by the UDF was passed with the support of the LDF on Thursday. The motion, moved by Congress member V.P. Manoj Kumar, was carried by eight votes to six, leading to the ouster of panchayat president V.B. Prasad, a…

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Developing Champions in Cricket book released

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Vedam Jaishankar, second from left, and Brijesh Patel, second from right, releasing releasing the book along with other guests. | Photo Credit: K. MURALI KUMAR : Senior journalist Vedam Jaishankar’s book Developing Champions in Cricket was released at the Karnataka State Lawn Tennis Association premises here on Thursday. Spanning 75 pages, it deals with various aspects of…

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Union Cabinet approves ₹23,371 crore GOBARdhan scheme to fuel CBG sector growth

August 6, 2026 admin

The compressed biogas plant at Brahmapuram currently processes about 50 tonnes of biodegradable waste a day | Photo Credit: The Hindu The Union cabinet on Thursday approved the National Circular Bioenergy Scheme – GOBARdhan, provisioning a ₹23,731-crore as part of efforts to catalyse the growth of compressed biogas (CBG). The GOBARdhan (Galvanising Organic Bio-Agro Resources…

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Archaeologists appeal to govt. to preserve richness of regions like Madurai for future scholars

August 6, 2026 admin

Professor V. Selvakumar addresses the memorial lecture held in Madurai on Thursday. | Photo Credit: G. MOORTHY Appealing to governments to preserve the deep archaeological richness of regions such as Madurai, noted epigraphist V. Vedachalam on Thursday said it would help future scholars to conduct well-meaning research. He was speaking at the 4th R Venkatraman…

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Sugar mills to advance cane crushing schedule

August 6, 2026 admin

Sugar mills will start operating 10-15 days before the normal schedule for the 2026-2027 sugar marketing season to ensure adequate availability of sugar during the festival season this year. At a meeting held with the Joint Secretary (Sugar) last month, the Indian Sugar and Bio-energy Manufacturers Association (ISMA) and the National Federation of Cooperative Sugar…

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T.N. Agriculture Budget: ₹600 crore over five years for Tamil Nadu Soil Fertility Mission

August 6, 2026 admin

Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare Minister R. Vinoth presenting the Agriculture Budget in the Assembly on Thursday, August 6, 2026. | Photo Credit: ANI The Tamil Nadu Soil Fertility Mission will be implemented across the state at an estimated outlay of ₹600 crore over five years to improve soil quality, Agriculture Minister Vinoth R announced in…

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Bajaj General Insurance, Swiss Re Group arm ink MoU for commercial insurance partnership

August 6, 2026 admin

Bajaj General Insurance (formerly Bajaj Allianz General Insurance Company) and Swiss Re Corporate Solutions have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to explore a commercial insurance partnership in India. The partnership, subject to definitive agreements and applicable regulatory requirements, aims to leverage Swiss Re Corporate Solutions’ international programmes platform and develop structured insurance solutions for…

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Weekly special trains between Tirunelveli and Tambaram

August 6, 2026 admin

Southern Railway will operate special trains between Tirunelveli and Tambaram to clear extra rush of passengers. A statement said that Train No. 06070 Tirunelveli – Tambaram weekly superfast train will leave Tirunelveli at 11.35 p.m. on August 13, 20 and 27 (Thursdays) and reach Tambaram at 10.15 a.m. the next day. In return direction, Train…

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Newcastle’s talent exodus: are the Magpies becoming a feeder club?

August 6, 2026 admin

Anthony Gordon is one of the high profile players who has traded his Newcastle jersey for that of Barcelona. | Photo Credit: REUTERS Newcastle United’s ambitious project to reign supreme over the Premier League kingdom is collapsing like a poorly built sandcastle. The Magpies are losing world-class talent left, right, and centre, evidently moving farther…

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