Groundwater depletion threatens Kuruvai cultivation in Cauvery delta
June 29: Groundwater depletion has emerged as a major concern for farmers in the Cauvery delta, casting uncertainty over the upcoming Kuruvai cultivation season. Declining water tables, combined with uneven rainfall and irrigation constraints, are…
El Niño could pressure agri loans, credit growth seen steady: Report
June 29: Agricultural loan demand could face short-term pressure due to the impact of El Niño conditions, although overall credit growth is expected to remain healthy, according to a recent report. The report noted that climatic variability linked…
Gujarat boosts water storage under Sujalam Sufalam
June 29: Gujarat’s flagship water conservation programme, the Sujalam Sufalam Jal Abhiyan, has significantly boosted the state’s water storage capacity this year, adding 20,789 lakh cubic feet through large-scale desilting, deepening of…
Haeran Ryu claims first major title with Women’s PGA Championship victory
June 29: South Korean golfer Haeran Ryu secured her maiden major championship title with a composed and consistent performance at the Women’s PGA Championship, marking a major breakthrough in her professional career. Ryu displayed strong control…
Government introduces ‘Improvement Notice’ system to simplify business compliance
June 29: The government has introduced a new ‘Improvement Notice’ mechanism aimed at strengthening the ease of doing business framework and making regulatory compliance more transparent, efficient, and supportive for enterprises. Under the…
432 CCTV Cameras Deployed for Enhanced Security During Snana Yatra in Puri
Puri, June 29 (UDN): In a bid to ensure foolproof security and effective crowd management during the Deva Snana Purnima festivities, the administration has deployed a total of 432 CCTV cameras across Puri for round-the-clock surveillance.…
Sacred Tahia crowns of Jagannath Trinity illuminate Puri’s Rath Yatra tradition
The Rath Yatra of Lord Jagannath in Puri is one of the most spiritually powerful and visually enchanting festivals in the world. At the centre of this grand celebration is the sacred Tahia—the beautifully crafted ceremonial crown worn by Lord…
Telangana Junior Basketball League Wraps Up Historic Inaugural Edition with Four Champions Crowned
Hyderabad, June 29: The 10-day maiden edition of the Telangana Junior Basketball League TJBL, the first-of-its-kind franchise-based junior basketball league in India, concluded on an exciting and memorable note late Sunday night at the Kotla…
Deva Snana Purnima (Snana Yatra): When Lord Jagannath Steps Into the Open Sky
Every year in Puri, Odisha, something extraordinary happens—something that feels less like ritual and more like a divine homecoming. On the full moon day of Jyeshtha, the massive gates of the sacred Jagannath Temple open in a way they do only once…
Massive Influx of Devotees Witnessed in Puri on Deva Snana Purnima
Puri, June 29 (UDN): The holy city of Puri witnessed an unprecedented surge of devotees on the occasion of Deva Snana Purnima, as lakhs of pilgrims thronged Srikshetra to witness the sacred Snana Yatra of Lord Jagannath and the sibling deities.…