Delay in implementing road projects to decongest Thripunithura draws flak

Steps are under way to widen the bottlenecked Thiruvankulam Junction and the Mamala–Karingachira corridor, with the PWD having prepared an estimate in this regard. | Photo Credit: file photo Protesting against the undue delay in constructing, widening, and extending roads that pass through Thripunithura — and the resultant worsening of traffic hold-ups — the Thripunithura…

Delay in commissioning Kommaghatta substation hampers power supply in NPKL

Six months after construction was complete, the lone substation meant to power the Nadaprabhu Kempegowda Layout (NPKL) remains non-operational due to the delay in its official inauguration. This setback is further compounding power woes for thousands of site owners who are struggling to access electricity to build homes in the layout developed by the Bangalore Development…

Stalin congratulates Singapore PM on poll victory

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin on Sunday congratulated Singapore Prime Minister Lawrence Wong on his resounding victory in the general election in that country. Mr. Stalin further said that he looked forward to continuing working closely with him. In a social media post, Mr. Stalin said: “His [Mr. Wong’s] continued engagement with the Tamil…

UK police arrest seven Iranians over alleged threats to national security | Police News

Country on high alert since MI5 warning last year about ‘potentially lethal’ Iran-backed activities. The United Kingdom has arrested eight men, including seven Iranian nationals, as part of two investigations regarding alleged threats to national security. London’s Metropolitan Police confirmed the arrests on Sunday, saying five men, including four of the Iranian nationals, were detained…