The pre-conference workshops and scientific sessions of the Coal India Medical Conference (CIMECON) 2026 formally commenced on Friday under the hosting of South Eastern Coalfields Limited (SECL), marking the beginning of a major national medical forum dedicated to the health and safety of mining professionals. The inaugural session was chaired by the Chief Guest, Shri … Read more
Bilaspur, India |Coal India Limited’s flagship medical conference, CIMECON 2026, will be held from February 28 to March 2 in Bilaspur, bringing together more than 250 doctors from across the country to discuss healthcare challenges and innovations in mining regions. The three-day national conference is being hosted by South Eastern Coalfields Limited, a subsidiary of … Read more
Mumbai : Hindustan Copper Limited (HCL) has informed stock exchanges that it has been fined ₹9,77,040 each by BSE Limited and the National Stock Exchange of India Limited (NSE) for non-compliance with certain provisions of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015, for the quarter ended December 31, 2025. Details of the Penalty … Read more
Mumbai : In an important development for India’s public sector energy industry, the Public Enterprises Selection Board (PESB) has recommended Srividya Venkataraman for appointment as Director (Finance) at Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited (HPCL). The recommendation was made during PESB Meeting No. 18/2026, held on February 28, 2026, to select a candidate for the top finance … Read more
New Delhi : Japanese investors are showing growing confidence in India’s infrastructure story, with strong interest in Indian Railway Finance Corporation (IRFC), the dedicated market borrowing arm of Indian Railways. IRFC recently wrapped up a two-day External Commercial Borrowing (ECB) roadshow in Tokyo on Feb. 26–27, aimed at diversifying its funding base and lowering borrowing … Read more
New Delhi : The Supreme Court of India has asked the Indian government to move away from colonial-era service norms and reconsider the retirement age and service conditions of officers in the Indian Coast Guard, observing that their evolving role is no longer reflected in existing regulations. A bench comprising Chief Justice Surya Kant and … Read more
New Delhi: The Indian Embassy in Iran has issued a safety advisory urging Indian nationals in Iran to remain indoors and exercise extreme caution following escalating tensions in the region after joint military strikes by Israel and the United States. In an official statement shared on X on Saturday, the embassy said, “In view of … Read more
Islamabad: Pakistan on Saturday claimed that nearly 300 Afghan Taliban fighters and allied militants were killed during ongoing cross-border military operations, as fighting between Pakistan and Afghanistan entered its third consecutive day. Pakistan’s Information Minister Attaullah Tarar said security forces killed 297 fighters linked to the Afghan Taliban regime, while more than 450 others were … Read more
New Delhi: Bank customers across India are being advised to plan ahead, as bank branches will remain closed for up to 18 days in March 2026 due to a combination of festivals, weekends, and regional holidays, according to the official holiday calendar issued by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI). March marks not only a … Read more
Dubai: The United States and Israel have launched coordinated airstrikes on Iran, triggering loud explosions across the capital Tehran and sharply escalating tensions in the Middle East. According to multiple media reports, missiles were fired at nearly 30 strategic locations inside Iran. Shortly after the strikes began, Israel announced the closure of its airspace to … Read more
New Delhi — In a clear signal of its digital ambitions, India is charting a new course in artificial intelligence with a focus on what policymakers are calling “Sovereign AI” — homegrown, cost-effective models designed to meet local needs while keeping data within national borders. At the recent India AI Impact Summit in New Delhi, … Read more
Mungeli, Chhattisgarh: In a significant step toward strengthening its organizational structure, the Bharatiya Janata Party’s youth wing, Bharatiya Janata Yuva Morcha (BJYM), has officially announced the new district executive committee for Mungeli district. The announcement has generated enthusiasm and renewed energy among party workers and supporters. The decision was made under the guidance of Kiran … Read more
Bilaspur, India — A devastating road accident late Thursday night on a national highway in the central Indian state of Chhattisgarh claimed the lives of four people after a truck collided head-on with an SUV, police said. The crash occurred around 2:00 a.m. on the Raipur–Ratanpur National Highway near Sambalpuri village. According to police officials, … Read more
Pakistan / Afghanistan | New Delhi:Tensions along the Pakistan–Afghanistan border escalated sharply over the past 24 hours, with both countries reporting heavy military losses and Pakistan’s Defence Minister declaring an “open war” with the Afghan Taliban government along the disputed Durand Line. Pakistan’s Defence Minister Khawaja Asif said Islamabad has launched a large-scale retaliatory military … Read more
Baloda Bazar / Palari: A serious case of alleged sexual assault has been reported from the Palari police station area in Baloda Bazar district. Acting swiftly on a woman’s complaint, the police arrested the accused within 24 hours and produced him before the court, which sent him to judicial custody. According to police officials, the … Read more
Ambikapur: Tensions flared in Ambikapur after a journalist was allegedly assaulted while covering a protest outside a private hospital, triggering widespread outrage among journalists across the district. Members of the Sarguja Press Club and local reporters staged a sit-in protest at the Kotwali police station, demanding strict action against the attackers and accountability from the … Read more
Baloda Bazar–Bhatapara: The district administration has provided major relief to five families who lost their loved ones due to natural disasters. Under Revenue Book Circular 6-4, financial assistance of ₹4 million (₹4 lakh) per family has been approved, amounting to a total relief package of ₹20 million. District Collector Deepak Soni sanctioned the aid following … Read more
Bilaspur, Chhattisgarh: The Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) and Economic Offences Wing (EOW) on Thursday arrested a suspended woman cashier of the State Bank of India (SBI) for allegedly embezzling more than ₹200 million (₹20.6 crore) from a bank branch in Bilaspur district. The accused has been identified as Tejavath Thirapatamma, who was posted as a cashier … Read more
New Delhi: As the upcoming Rajya Sabha elections draw closer, the Indian National Congress is witnessing intense internal competition, with multiple senior and young leaders vying for a limited number of seats. Elections to 37 Rajya Sabha seats are scheduled for March 16, while the last date for filing nominations is March 5. According to … Read more
Raipur: The Chhattisgarh Budget 2026–27, presented by Finance Minister O. P. Chaudhary, has placed agriculture at the center of the state’s development agenda, promising strong income support for farmers. While the government has projected the budget as farmer-friendly, agricultural economists caution that its long-term impact on sustainability and structural reform remains limited. As an agriculture-dependent … Read more
Dhamtari: A tense moment unfolded late at night on a state highway in Chhattisgarh’s forested Dhamtari district when a leopard was spotted sitting calmly by the roadside, forcing a car to slow down and leaving passengers inside shocked and frightened. The incident occurred near Nagri, an area surrounded by dense, hilly forests known to be … Read more
Bilaspur In the wake of a major jewellery showroom robbery in Bilaspur, city police and members of the jewellery trade held a high-level security review meeting aimed at strengthening coordination and preventing future crimes. The meeting was held at Chetna Hall in Bilasa Gudi under the chairmanship of Senior Superintendent of Police Rajnesh Singh and … Read more
Bhubaneswar, India: In what officials are calling the largest cash recovery ever by the state’s anti-corruption agency, Odisha Vigilance on Wednesday seized more than ₹4 crore (about USD 480,000) in cash during raids at the Bhubaneswar residence of Debabrata Mohanty, Deputy Director of Mines, Cuttack Circle. The massive haul came just hours after Mohanty was … Read more
New Delhi: In a move aimed at improving passenger convenience and reducing congestion at enquiry counters, Indian Railways has introduced a QR code–based live train information system at Gorakhpur railway station in Uttar Pradesh. Passengers can now scan a QR code displayed across the station to instantly access a live webpage on their mobile phones. … Read more
