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Tamil Nadu’s drive to combat plastic waste, launched in 2019, almost two years before the Union government announced its ban on single-use plastics, is commendable. However, has the ban been truly effective? Despite the legal framework, challenges in enforcement, raising awareness, and providing alternatives continue to test the State’s resolve in its fight, says Geetha Srimathi

Northern Railways completed another successful trial run on the Katra-Banihal section of the USBRL project, which includes India's first cable-stayed rail bridge and the world's highest railway bridge. Statutory inspections and further trials are scheduled for early January, guiding the commencement of train services to Kashmir Valley.

Jammu Police arrested Ravinder Singh, a power department employee, for shooting and injuring BJYM leader Kanav Sharma over a parking dispute in Roop Nagar's New Plot area. Singh fired at Sharma in a fit of rage after an argument and fled the scene. Sharma is under treatment, and an attempted murder case is registered at Bakshi Nagar PS.

Rajagopala Chidambaram, India's leading nuclear weapons designer and key figure in the Pokhran nuclear tests, passed away at 88. He contributed significantly to India's nuclear programme and scientific advancements. Tributes poured in from top scientists and political leaders, acknowledging his groundbreaking work and immense impact on India's strategic capabilities and scientific community.

The project involves amalgamating the services of various government departments, people’s representatives, and the public to achieve the best results

A confrontation between IT minister Babul Supriyo and BJP MP Abhijit Ganguly on Vidyasagar Setu led to a 20-minute traffic snarl. The dispute was over the MP's driver honking. Both parties accused each other of verbal abuse. Police intervened to resolve the situation, and a complaint was later filed by a social activist against both politicians.

Sit-on-top kayaking, kite festival, paramotoring, and drone show mark the event

BJP accuses Trinamool of violence and extremism; Trinamool denies all ties with the suspect who has been injured in the explosion

Locals overpowered two miscreants while looted jewlleries were recovered

This year’s festival is attended by about 15,000 students who are competing in as many 249 events across 25 venues.

At meeting, Central forces flag ceasefire violation by insurgent group UNLF, which signed peace pact in 2023

Approval of two large soapstone mines in Bageshwar’s Karmi village raised significant ecological and safety concerns among residents. They fear the project will destroy forests, destabilize the Himalayan environment, and lead to similar disasters as past landslides. Villagers also contest the legitimacy of the project's approval process, urging immediate revocation of the mining permits.

The top court clarifies that constitutional courts cannot relax stringent conditions in special statutes for granting bail