pipeline burst

Traffic movement hit during peak hours following barricading and narrowing of lanes

Microsoft is testing a new Windows 11 feature, 'Low Latency Profile,' that temporarily boosts CPU power for quicker app launches and menu responses. Early tests show significant improvements, with some app launches up to 40% faster. This move mirrors practices by Apple and Android, aiming to make Windows feel snappier for all users, especially on less powerful devices.

Silchar is grappling with pre-monsoon rainfalls that have inundated our community, revealing alarmingly poor drainage infrastructure and a lack of civic readiness. Residents find themselves navigating through flooded streets, grappling with health risks and damage to their homes from blocked drains and a burst pipeline.

Chhattisgarh police have filed an FIR against Vedanta Resources chairman Anil Agrawal and others following a deadly blast at their Sakti power plant. The incident, which claimed 20 lives, is attributed to serious operational lapses, including a rapid increase in boiler load and system failures. A special investigation team is probing the tragedy.