New Delhi: Delhi govt is planning to strengthen the infrastructure for power supply in the Civil Lines area, where key govt installations and VVIP residential complexes are located, by setting up a new sub-station and a Battery Energy Storage System (BESS). The initiative aims to bolster contingency arrangements for the VVIP power supply network –…
Bhoom, Paranda (Dharashiv district): On the night of Sept 22, the Banganga river swelled to an unprecedented level in Belgaon village, swallowing cattle sheds, fields, and decades of hard work.Among the worst hit was Gowardhan Daatkhile (45), a dairy farmer who nurtured a thriving herd of 48 cows over 25 years. That night, 41 cows…
Navi Mumbai: At the 9th anniversary of Panvel Municipal Corporation (PMC) formation on Oct 1, all employees of its property tax department had presented a dance performance titled, ‘Shivcharitragatha’. The lead character, Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj was played by deputy municipal commissioner, Swarup Kharage.The main event was organised at Phadke Auditorium, Panvel, where around 600 audience…
New Delhi: Amid a sharp rise in cyber threats like online bullying, data breaches and misinformation, educators increasingly stress the need to equip students with essential digital safety skills. Experts also argue that with online learning and digital engagement becoming integral to education, understanding cybersecurity, responsible online behaviour and data privacy has become as vital…
Pune: The Pune district administration has begun efforts to revive the Aaple Sarkar Seva Kendras in 1,214 villages nearly two-and-a-half years after their operations were halted because of a staff strike and administrative delays, officials told TOI on Saturday.Over a decade since their inception, the centres were aimed at enabling residents of rural areas to…
Mumbai: K Harad, a 60-year-old grandmother from a remote Adivasi hamlet in Shahapur, Thane district, did not seem to notice the confluence of technology and tradition—an artificial intelligence (AI)-enabled portable X-ray machine linked to a laptop in a corner of a Navratri pandal for the Devi. She sacrificed her afternoon routine to walk a short…
New Delhi: Municipal Corporation of Delhi has prepared a comprehensive plan to curb dust pollution on roads, dumping sites, and construction and demolition (C&D) waste points in the city. The plan, which will cost Rs 523 crore, includes the procurement of 60 mechanical road sweepers for stretches 40-60 feet in width.MCD will request for Rs…
Pune: Former chief minister and Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray on Saturday launched a sharp attack on BJP, saying the party lacked the capability to govern both at the Centre and in the state. He also took a swipe at CM Devendra Fadnavis, saying despite enjoying a significant majority, he appeared powerless in tackling…
Navi Mumbai: The 6,000 sqm plot in Bokadvira village for the govt proposed 100-bed sub district hospital (SDH)-Uran has been entangled in a Coastal Regulatory Zone (CRZ) crisis as the land fell under the mangroves buffer zone. The PWD had floated a tender for the construction of the Rs 58 crore hospital building recently, but…
New Delhi: Delhi Transport Corporation (DTC) is set to retire nearly 99 per cent of its fleet of low-floor CNG buses by the end of Dec, marking a significant step in the city’s shift towards an electric fleet, said senior DTC officials. Around 40 buses will be phased out by the end of Oct, with…
