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VHP urges Railways to run more special trains to Mahakumbha Mela from Telugu states

Hyderabad, Jan 24 (UNI) The Vishva Hindu Parishad (VHP) has requested the Southern Railway (SCR) to operate additional special trains from Secunderabad to Prayagraj to accommodate devotees attending the 45-day Mahakumbha Mela, which occurs once in 144 years.

The sacred event began on January 13 and will continue until February 26, with thousands of devotees seeking to participate in the holy bath.
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National Lok Adalat to be held across Telangana on June 20

16 Jun 2026 | 6:08 PM

Hyderabad, June 16 (UNI) The second National Lok Adalat of 2026 will be conducted across Telangana on June 20 for the speedy and amicable settlement of all kinds of civil cases and compoundable criminal cases, including both pending litigation and pre-litigation disputes.

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Annual Brahmotsavam of Lord Venkateswara at Kurushetra in Haryana from June 25

16 Jun 2026 | 5:59 PM

Tirupati, June 16 (UNI) The annual Brahmotsavam of Sri Venkateswara Swamy Temple at Kurukshetra, Haryana, will be celebrated with religious fervour from June 25 to July 3. Ankurarpanam will be held on June 24.

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OMCs assure uninterrupted fuel supply in TN, Pondy

16 Jun 2026 | 5:51 PM

Chennai, June 16 (UNI) The Public Sector Oil Marketing Companies (OMCs) comprising Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL), Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited (BPCL), and Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited (HPCL) have assured all customers of the continued and uninterrupted availability of Petrol, Diesel, LPG, and other petroleum products across the State of Tamil Nadu and the union Territory of Puducherry.

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More setback for AIADMK as former Min Vijayabaskar resigns as MLA, later quits Party

16 Jun 2026 | 5:47 PM

Chennai, June 15 (UNI) Amid a mass exodus of former Ministers, EX-MPs and MLAs deserting the party over successive poll losses, the Opposition AIADMK, which finished a distant third in the recent elections, suffered further and a major setback on Tuesday with party stalwart and former Health Minister Dr C Vijayabaskar quitting as Legislator, and later resigned from the party reportedly due to differences with the party leadership.

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Telangana Govt to set up Hamali Welfare Board, says Minister Vivek

16 Jun 2026 | 5:36 PM

Hyderabad, June 16 (UNI) Telangana Labour and Mines Minister G Vivek Venkataswamy on Tuesday announced that the state government will constitute a special committee for the establishment of a dedicated Hamali Welfare Board to safeguard the interests and welfare of hamali workers across the state.

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