As the tech landscape evolves with AI data centers, electricity costs are soaring. Henrico County, Virginia, has announced a staggering 25% hike in electricity bills for government facilities, prompting local officials to urge power conservation among their employees. Residents are also feeling the pinch, with some facing bill doubles. This phenomenon underscores the mounting pressure
A major landslide on the Pune-Mumbai Missing Link caused an eighteen-hour traffic shutdown. Nearly one hundred tonnes of mud and rock fell onto the road near tunnel two. The incident occurred after rainfall three times the average in twenty-four hours. Officials are consulting IIT-Bombay for a technical assessment of the route. Public safety remains the
A preliminary SIT report details alleged embezzlement of Ram temple donations. Senior Trust functionary Anil Mishra’s oversight failure enabled suspects to pilfer funds. Nearly seventy instances of alleged pilferage were captured on CCTV footage. Subhash Srivastava, the counting room in charge, also faces serious lapses. The report names six suspects involved in theft and misappropriation
A special investigation team is examining over Rs 124 crore spent on major Ram Temple Trust events. The Jan 2024 consecration ceremony alone saw Rs 113 crore in expenditures. Investigators are auditing financial records and payment vouchers from the past two years. Donations of precious metals and jewellery are also being verified by the SIT.
The new VB-G RAM G rural employment scheme prioritizes water security and disaster mitigation. This initiative aims to address potential El Nino-triggered rain deficiency situations. Gram panchayats can undertake projects for disaster preparedness and climate change challenges. States facing rainfall deficits must strengthen water conservation and prepare for employment generation. The scheme also focuses on
A new study highlights Gram Sabha participation fatigue, driven by unresolved grievances and lack of visible outcomes. Livelihood and time constraints significantly hinder public engagement in these local meetings. The report suggests launching awareness missions and livelihood-sensitive scheduling for better participation. Strengthening inclusive platforms will improve representation of women and vulnerable groups. The ministry will
Former UNLF chairman Rajkumar Meghen is in Delhi seeking a coalition for peace. He urges economic integration between Kuki and Meitei communities to build trust. Meghen suggests external forces are involved in the ongoing violence in the state. He claims the government has failed to build confidence and stop the conflict. The violence has displaced
