Chennai, June 17 (BPNS) The Tamil Nadu government power utility, Tamil Nadu Generation and Distribution Company (Tangedco) has hit a technical glitch in the total automation of electricity bills. A senior official with the Tangedco while speaking to BPNS said that the power utility was to create an app to completely automate the power billing […]
Jairam Ramesh appointed Congress’ new communication chief
New Delhi, June 16 (IANS) The Congress on Thursday appointed former Union Minister Jairam Ramesh as General Secretary in charge of communication, replacing incumbent Randeep Singh Surjewala. The party, in a statement, said: “Honble Congress President has appointed Jairam Ramesh as AICC General Secretary in charge of communication, publicity, and media, including social media and […]
ED accepts Rahul Gandhi’s request, summons him on Monday
New Delhi, June 16 (IANS) The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Thursday accepted Congress leader Rahul Gandhi’s request seeking more time from the ED in connection with his ongoing questioning in the National Herald case for which he was summoned for the fourth day this week on Friday. Accordingly, the financial probe agency has asked the Congress […]
School Group Photo :An artist’s journey
Francis Antony Kodankadath IRS The title would take one back to those formative years in school, full of carefree moments, treasured as the golden period of life.At first sight, the ‘School Group Photo’ would bring all those images to one’s mind. Just as the title suggests, a host of reminiscences would come rushing. The pictures […]
Neeraj Chopra in 37-member Indian team selected for Commonwealth Games 2022
New Delhi, June 16 (BPNS) Tokyo Olympics gold medallist Neeraj Chopra headlined the 37-member squad named by the Athletics Federation of India (AFI) on Thursday to compete in the Commonwealth Games 2022 in Birmingham from July 28 to August 8 this year. AFI president Adille Sumariwalla expressed confidence that the squad would deliver quality performances. The […]
PM to inaugurate, lay foundation stone for projects worth Rs 21,000 cr in Gujarat
New Delhi, June 16 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate and lay the foundation stone for development projects worth Rs 21,000 crore in Gujarat during his two-day visit from Friday. On June 18, Prime Minister Modi will visit and inaugurate the redeveloped temple of Shree Kalika Mata at Pavagadh Hill, which will be followed by […]
Ravi Teja injured on the sets of ‘Tiger Nageswara Rao’
Hyderabad, June 16 (BPNS) Actor Ravi Teja was injured during the shooting for his upcoming movie ‘Tiger Nageswar Rao’ a few days back. It is not uncommon for movie stars to sustain injuries when filming action sequences. According to the latest reports, Ravi Teja was hurt while filming an action sequence for ‘Tiger Nageswara Rao’. […]
‘Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah’ actor Shailesh Lodha to host poetry show
Mumbai, June 16 (BPNS) ‘Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah’ fame actor, poet and writer Shailesh Lodha is all set to host a new poetry show ‘Waah Bhai Waah’. The show will be released on Shemaroo TV. The content of the show is to offer the audience a series of fun-filled satire, poetry recitation and more […]
CBI files charge sheet against Delhi-based firm in PNB loan fraud
New Delhi, June 16 (IANS) The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) said on Thursday that it has filed a charge sheet against a Delhi-based soft toy manufacturing company and others, including its promoters and directors, for defrauding a consortium of 12 banks led by the Punjab National Bank (PNB) to the tune of Rs 2,040.63 […]
Man held for stalking, sending obscene messages to over 200 women
New Delhi, June 16 (BPNS) A 32-year-old man, working in a factory in Bahadurgarh, Haryana, was arrested by the Delhi police for online stalking and sending obscene images and videos to more than 200 women, an official said on Thursday. The accused, identified as Manoj Kumar, was nabbed by the Cyber police station of north […]



