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The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has warned of a developing cyclonic system over the Bay of Bengal, identified in the supplied report as Cyclone Remal, raising concerns over the safety of coastal communities in West Bengal and neighbouring Bangladesh. The system highlights the vulnerability of the region to severe weather, including powerful winds, torrential rainfall…

A devastating explosion at Amudan Chemicals in the Dombivli industrial area of Maharashtra’s Thane district caused widespread destruction, casualties and serious concerns over industrial safety. The blast, which reportedly occurred at around 1:40 p.m. on a Thursday, was powerful enough to shatter windows in nearby buildings and send thick clouds of smoke into the surrounding…

Cyclone Remal, which developed over the Bay of Bengal in May 2024, posed a serious threat to the coastal regions of West Bengal and Bangladesh, highlighting the increasing vulnerability of densely populated coastal areas to severe weather events. Originating from a low-pressure system over the Bay of Bengal, the disturbance gradually intensified into a severe…

A disturbing incident of workplace violence at a YES Bank branch in Amritsar, Punjab, has raised serious concerns about the safety of banking professionals and the increasing risks associated with customer disputes. According to the reported account, a loan manager was shot following a heated disagreement over a banking transaction, turning an ordinary working day…

Awareness Camp for Artisan Shareholders on IndiaHandmade.com “Craft Your Future, Reach the Nation — Sell on IndiaHandmade.com.” An Awareness Camp for Artisan Shareholders was organised on 23/09/2026 at the CFC Campus, Imphal, Manipur, to create awareness among artisans about uploading and showcasing their handcrafted products on IndiaHandmade.com, the online platform of the Ministry of Textiles,…

Molela village in Rajasthan stands as a remarkable example of how traditional artisan skills, locally available resources and community enterprise can come together to create sustainable livelihoods while preserving a living cultural heritage. For generations, around 200 terracotta and blue-pottery artisans have practised their craft, transforming local materials into distinctive handcrafted products through skill, creativity…

The Office of the Development Commissioner (Handicrafts), Western Regional Office (WRO), Mumbai, organised a One-Day Regional Level Workshop for empanelled NGOs and Government Organisations of the Western Region at Kharghar, Navi Mumbai. The workshop focused on strengthening implementation, resolving administrative bottlenecks and improving coordination among implementing agencies, government organisations and artisans. The workshop was inaugurated…

New Delhi: The persistent accumulation of garbage in Sector-1, R.K. Puram, has raised serious concerns over civic sanitation, environmental hygiene and the quality of public services being provided to residents. Overflowing waste containers, unattended garbage and poorly maintained roads are increasingly becoming a visible feature of the locality. What should be a clean and well-managed…

Kullu, Himachal Pradesh: In a unique blend of patriotism, creativity and promotion of India’s rich handicraft traditions, the Handicrafts Service Centre (HSC), Kullu, under the Office of the Development Commissioner (Handicrafts), has undertaken an innovative initiative as part of the Har Ghar Tiranga Campaign. Going beyond the conventional observance of the campaign, the initiative has…

A high-level delegation led by Dr. Tuliram Ronghang, MLA and Chief Executive Member (CEM), Karbi Anglong Autonomous Council (KAAC), met Shri Ram Mohan Naidu Kinjarapu, Hon’ble Union Minister for Civil Aviation, to reiterate the importance of the proposed Greenfield Airport in Karbi Anglong and seek further progress on the long-awaited project. The proposed airport is…