Water supply in Thiruvananthapuram will be disrupted in some areas on Sept 24 from 10am to midnight due to Smart City project works. New pipes will be charged and existing branches connected to the new line in Althara-Mettukada Road. Areas affected include Vazhuthacaud, Udarasiromani Road, Palottukonam, and others. Residents in other parts of the city…
Starting September 29, the Jan Shatabdi Express trains running between Thiruvananthapuram and Kannur will be upgraded with LHB coaches to enhance comfort and increase capacity. These new coaches are more spacious and have better amenities compared to the older ones. Southern Railway has already converted over 60% of trains to LHB coaches. The upgrade will…
The minimum temperature in Mumbai dropped to 22.6 degrees Celsius, the lowest in eight years, before rising to 24.4 degrees due to cloudy skies. The IMD Colaba observatory recorded a minimum temperature of 25.4 degrees Celsius, slightly above normal. Weather experts attribute the cool temperatures to dry air and weak monsoon conditions. The IMD forecasts…
The Congress party in Thiruvananthapuram is planning a protest on September 24 to demand the resignation of Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan for allegedly protecting the mafia. The protest will be led by block Congress committees and will also call for action against those who disrupted Thrissur Pooram for political gain. Additionally, there will be a…
Stay updated with the latest news and developments in the Indian and global automotive industry with HT Auto. Volkswagen teases a new subcompact SUV aimed at the entry-level segment, set to rival models like the Tata Nexon. Mercedes-Benz is launching the EQS electric SUV in India on September 16, expanding its EV lineup. The Mahindra…
Stay up to date with the latest news and updates from the automotive industry in India and globally with HT Auto. Maruti Suzuki has launched the Swift CNG with impressive fuel efficiency. Revolt is set to unveil a new electric motorcycle on September 17. Honda has discontinued the X-Blade 160 in India due to low…
The Karnataka government has decided to postpone the police sub-inspector recruitment examination to September 28 in order to accommodate candidates who are also appearing for other important exams such as the Union Public Service Commission and Civil Services. This decision came after pressure from various groups, including a BJP delegation and multiple candidates. Despite initially…
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) is set to discuss the approval of a $7 billion Extended Fund Facility (EFF) agreement with Pakistan on September 25. Pakistan is implementing the terms of the 37-month agreement reached in July and must secure $2 billion from bilateral and commercial lenders within the week. Pakistan already owes substantial amounts…
The Power Division announced a relief of over Rs2 per unit in electricity bills for September due to fuel price adjustments. This will result in a decrease of Rs2.93 per unit for consumers. Agricultural and domestic consumers using up to 300 units will see a relief of Rs2.19 per unit, while other consumers will receive…
The latest updates from the Indian and global automotive industry include the unveiling of the 2024 Hero Destini 125 in three variants, updates on the TVS Apache RR 310, Volvo cars receiving a new software update, and Mahindra’s development of electric vehicles. Additionally, Italy is requesting the EU to reconsider the proposed ban on the…