CHENNAI: The 100 MLD Minjur desalination plant is set to resume water production initially at 20 MLD, with the Chennai Metropolitan Water Supply and Sewerage Board (CMWSSB) preparing a detailed project report (DPR) to restore it to its full 100 MLD capacity.According to the MAWS policy note tabled in the Assembly on Monday, the plant,…
Raksha Bandhan is set to unfold on Friday, August 28, 2026, bringing with it a beautiful tradition observed in New Delhi. On this day, sisters tie a Rakhi on their brothers’ right wrist, a symbol deeply rooted in protection and familial duty. This act embodies dharma and reminds brothers of their lifelong commitment to their…
File Pic: India’s captain Shubman Gill, right, and Rishabh Pant. (PTI Photo) NEW DELHI: Rishabh Pant continued his remarkable rise through India’s Test record books on Monday, surpassing captain Shubman Gill to become the country’s highest run-scorer in ICC World Test Championship history. Pant was unbeaten on 63 at lunch on the second day of…
Toxic advance booking surges as Mumbai adds 6 AM and 11 Yash starrer ‘Toxic: A Fairy Tale for Grown-Ups’ is witnessing a strong response ahead of its August 26 theatrical release, with Mumbai cinemas adding early morning and late-night screenings to accommodate growing demand. The film’s advance bookings have seen several shows filling up, while…
Rishabh Pant returned to the middle on Day 2 of the second Test against Sri Lanka in Colombo and immediately produced a shot that caused damage to the stadium roof.Pant, who had retired hurt on the opening day after being struck on his left arm, resumed his innings after Saransh Jain was dismissed early on…
Commerce Minister Khandakar Abdul Muktadir. Photo: Facebook/@Khandakar Muktadir Businesses from India and the U.S. have expressed interest in investing in Bangladesh and made proposals to improve the country’s investment climate, Commerce Minister Khandakar Abdul Muktadir has said. Mr. Muktadir’s remarks on Saturday (August 22, 2026) came after attending a meeting at the Sylhet Metropolitan Police…
Transgender persons will also be eligible for free travel. (Representative Image) CHENNAI: The state government has decided to expand the free bus travel scheme for women to more categories of government buses, with the expanded facility set to come into effect from October 2.Announcing the expansion in the Assembly under Rule 110 on Monday, chief…
Individuals with a birthday on the Mulank 7 date may feel a strong sense of transformation during the Moon’s transit through Capricorn. This period could bring new insights into career choices and personal relationships. It’s a prime time to evaluate finances and change spending habits, encouraging practicality and responsible decision-making. Look out for significant guidance…
England fast bowler Brydon Carse is under investigation after an incident at a nightclub in Derby on Saturday, the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) said on Sunday.Videos circulating on social media appeared to show Carse being led away from a club in handcuffs by four police officers. Carse, who is part of England’s squad…
Mamitha Baiju on working with Vijay in ‘Jana Nayagan’ and Suriya in ‘Viswanath and Sons’: ‘Even getting a small role in it would have been lucky’ Mamitha Baiju is steadily expanding her footprint beyond Malayalam cinema, with multiple releases lined up across languages. The actor has two films arriving during the Onam season and three…