CHENNAI: The Tamil Nadu government has announced a major welfare measure for women government employees, extending the 365-day maternity leave benefit to the third child. Under the earlier rules, women employees were entitled to up to one year of maternity leave for their first two children. For the third child…

Hyderabad: Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy on Tuesday announced that the state government would provide pensions to all eligible toddy tappers and take responsibility for protecting their livelihoods. Speaking after unveiling the statue of Sardar Sarvai Papanna Goud, he said wild date and Palmyra trees would be planted on…

Chennai: Heavy rain accompanied by thunderstorms is likely in Chengalpattu, Villupuram and Cuddalore districts on Wednesday as a weak low-pressure circulation persists over Tamil Nadu’s coastal belt, the Regional Meteorological Centre said. Moderate showers are also expected at isolated places in Tiruvallur, Tiruvannamalai, Perambalur, Ariyalur, Mayiladuthurai, Pudukkottai, Sivaganga, Madurai, Dindigul…

Balurghat: West Bengal’s first-ever Kaushal Mahotsav witnessed a massive response from job-seeking youth, with more than 7,500 interviews conducted and over 4,500 candidates shortlisted for employment opportunities. The two-day employment and skill-development initiative was organised in Balurghat by the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE) in collaboration with the…

Guwahati: A new 135.87-km four-lane, access-controlled highway corridor between Guwahati and Tezpur is set to strengthen Assam’s connectivity, logistics, tourism and trade, with the project expected to particularly benefit the state’s tea economy. The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) has approved the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways’ proposal…

Bengaluru: Raichur in Karnataka has transformed the 35-acre Yakalaspura dumpsite into an emerging green asset after scientifically processing 62,252 metric tonnes of legacy waste under the Swachh Bharat Mission-Urban 2.0. The initiative has so far helped reclaim nearly 22 acres of urban land, which was earlier occupied by decades-old municipal…

Bengaluru: Karnataka should aspire to become a global hub for research, innovation and skills, Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar said on World Youth Skills Day. Speaking after inaugurating the celebrations at the Vidhana Soudha Banquet Hall, Shivakumar stressed that skills, along with formal education, are essential for success. ‘Practical skills…

Bengaluru: The India Meteorological Department has forecast an increase in monsoon activity across Karnataka, with heavy rain, thunderstorms and strong winds expected in several parts of the state. A yellow alert has been issued for Dakshina Kannada, Udupi and Uttara Kannada, where heavy rain is likely at isolated places. Winds…