SC refuses to stay order banning crackers

The Supreme Court today refused to stay the Calcutta High Court order banning the use and sale of firecrackers in West Bengal on Kali Puja to curb air pollution.

TNEB plans doorstep collection of power bills

In an effort to make electricity bill payments easier, TANGEDCO is planning to enable consumers to make payments through the point of sale (POS) machines carried by the assessors who visit houses to take reading.

How NDA overcame challenges to retain power in Bihar

Beating anti-incumbency of 15 years, taking on a former ally, and a stiff challenge from an opposition, Nitish Kumar-led NDA, powered by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the BJP, was back in power in Bihar today with a slender majority.