Shailendra Kumar

Facing a predicted low monsoon, Birsa Agriculture University's VC urged farmers to diversify from rice to millets, pulses, and oilseeds for the kharif season. Emphasizing moisture conservation and early preparation, he advised rainwater harvesting and vegetable cultivation. Officials are developing district-wise contingency plans to mitigate drought risks, with clarity expected by mid-July.

A young couple, Vivek (22) and Sadhna (21), were found dead by suicide in Jalaun, Uttar Pradesh, on Monday night. Police discovered the couple hanging in their room and have sent their bodies for post-mortem examination. Investigations are underway to determine the cause, with family members being questioned about potential domestic disputes or financial stress.

In a bold strategic move, the Bihar government unveiled a major administrative overhaul on Sunday, reshaping key roles within its ranks. The Governor's Principal Secretary, Robert L Chongthu, is now set to lead the minority welfare department, while Gopal Meena ascends to the Governor's Secretary position, adding the responsibilities of Vigilance Commissioner to his portfolio.

Telangana High Court has upheld the PC Ghose Commission's probe into the Kaleshwaram project, deeming it neither illegal nor arbitrary. However, the court ruled that the commission's findings were prejudicial to petitioners, including former CM K Chandrashekar Rao, and thus, no action can be taken based on them. The inquiry itself stands validated.

The court says prosecution has failed to prove that the recovered vehicle was the truck that was stolen

Noida traffic police have unveiled a comprehensive plan for the March 28 airport inauguration, including designated routes and 15 parking lots for thousands of vehicles. Goods vehicle movement will be restricted on key expressways from 7 am to 11 pm. VIPs, media, and the public have separate entry and parking arrangements.

A 16-year-old boy in Agra was brutally murdered after being thrashed and thrown into a well due to his relationship with a girl, opposed by her family. Three accused, including the girl's brother, have been arrested and confessed to the crime, stating they acted to protect their sister's honor.

A 20-year-old man has been arrested for allegedly raping a six-year-old residing in his neighborhood in Sultanpuri, outer Delhi.shailendra kumar spotted the girl in his lane when she was going to a shop.

Barely three days after K N Ramajayam's kidnap-and-killing in Trichy, a mysterious phone call on Saturday landed at K N Nehru's office at Thillainagar.

A railway employee who was declared dead 11 years ago has returned to his hometown Farrukhabad to reunite with his family.

Eight years after a man kidnapped and brutally killed a six-year-old boy, a Jehanabad court on Thursday sentenced him to life imprisonment for the cold-blooded act.

The civic body is leaving no stone unturned to successfully implement complete ban on use of polythene bags from June 1.

shailendra kumar, a 1985 batch officer of Indian Railway Traffic Services, is the new Divisional Railway Manager of Mumbai Central division of Western Railway.

As the Indian National Congress – grand old party of India – celebrates 130 years of its existence on Monday, TOI attempted to navigate through Humeganj in Etawah to look for remains of its founder Allan Octavian Hume in his ‘karmabhoomi’. Hume was the British district collector of Etawah for a long time—including the period of 1857 Mutiny—and after his departure, a locality was named after him.

Two senior residents and a faculty member of the King George's Medical University have been barred from entering the campus on charges of indiscipline, leading to resentment among a section of teachers and residents.

Principal secretary, health, Deepak Kumar, visited a dengue-affected family at Dariapur village under Islampur block in Nalanda on Saturday.

Western Railway commuters have benefitted from measures like the introduction of 12-car rakes and increase in services over the years, but they say its punctuality has taken a beating in the process.