Author: TheStateLine

Kolkata, Feb 15 (IANS) A fire broke out in a luxury residence in the Tollygunge area of south Kolkata on Sunday afternoon, causing several Bengal film industry luminaries, who stay there, to come out onto the street below. However, no injuries were reported in the incident, which covered the multi-storey building in black smoke.The fire broke out in Tower 2 of Diamond City Residence, where several stars, including film couple Yash and Nusrat, actress and Trinamool Congress MLA Sayantika Banerjee, have flats.It was learnt that Yash and Nusrat came down with their children in panic. The residents have been evacuated to a safe place.Four fire engines were pressed into service after receiving the news. Reports said that the fire broke out on the fifth floor. However, no one was in the room wh...

Kolkata, Feb 15 (IANS) After the rape of a second-year medical student, Durgapur's IQ City Medical College Hospital is in the news again.A second-year student's hanging body was recovered from the bathroom of the hostel of this private medical college hospital, said the police on Sunday.According to police sources, the student decided to end his life after failing the exam.The incident took place on Saturday night. On receiving the information, Durgapur police reached the spot and recovered the body.Regarding the incident, ACP Durgapur Subir Roy said, "A complaint of unnatural death has been filed. The body of the youth will be sent to Durgapur Subdistrict Hospital for autopsy. Durgapur police station has started investigating the incident."The deceased has been identified as Lavanya Pr...

New Delhi, Feb 15 (IANS) The Indian Ocean Region (IOR), being the critical maritime domain bordering three continents -- Asia, African and Australia, and contributing to more than 70 to 75 per cent international trade via the crucial sea-route, remains one of the most vital and vulnerable assets in the 21st century.With India positioned at the centre, its role as security provider for the 7,500-km coastline becomes all the more important evident.The government's focus on building ties with key stakeholders in the region via diplomatic outreach is a testament of its priorities and commitment to fortify and strengthen the most vital sea-route.Notably, India has lately upgraded its diplomatic outreach in the region rather successfully, seeking to build stronger ties.Prime Minister Narendra ...

Hyderabad, Feb 15 (IANS) The Telangana Police Department on Sunday called upon all top underground CPI (Maoist) leaders and cadres to return to the mainstream of society and lead a peaceful, secure, and dignified life with their families.Director General of Police B. Shivadhar Reddy reiterated the appeal earlier made by Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy, urging underground Maoists to shun violence and reintegrate into society under the state government’s rehabilitation framework.The police chief said in a statement that over the past two years, as many as 588 Maoist leaders and cadres at various organisational levels have rejoined normal life through the sustained efforts of the Telangana Police and the implementation of the government’s surrender and rehabilitation initiatives.“All of them ...

Amaravati, Feb 15 (IANS) Founder Chairman of the Gates Foundation, Bill Gates will be visiting Andhra Pradesh on Monday.Gates, who will be leading a delegation from the Foundation, will have a detailed discussion with Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu, Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan, and the Minister for Information Technology Nara Lokesh, on various issues including diversifying sectors like education, health and agriculture.With the cooperation of the Gates Foundation, the State Government will focus on further expanding various projects that are in progress in these sectors, official sources said on Sunday.According to the schedule, Bill Gates will be at the State Secretariat at 10 a.m. and will visit the Real Time Governance Society (RTGS) Centre to have a glance on the utilisa...

New Delhi, Feb 15 (IANS) A record 52,537 MW of electricity generation capacity has been added in the country up to January 31, during the current financial year, which represents an 11 per cent increase over the corresponding figure for 2024-25, according to an official statement issued on Sunday.Renewable energy accounts for as much as 39,657 MW of this total capacity, which includes 34,955 MW of solar power and 4,613 MW of wind power.This marks the highest ever capacity addition in a single year, surpassing the previous record of 34,054 MW achieved during FY 2024–25.As on January 31, 2026, India's total installed power generation capacity stands at 520,510.95 MW. This comprises 248,541.62 MW of fossil fuel-based capacity and 271,969.33 MW of non-fossil fuel capacity.Renewable energy co...

Imphal, Feb 15 (IANS) Manipur Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh on Sunday lauded the Imphal-based Sainik School for its outstanding performance at the national level. Accompanied by MLA L. Susindro Meitei, the Chief Minister visited the school campus in Imphal and held discussions with the Principal, Col A. Rajiv, and senior officials of the institution.During the meeting, the Principal presented a detailed briefing on the school's functioning and highlighted key grievances and challenges currently being faced. These included deteriorating infrastructure, water supply issues, the need for strengthening the perimeter wall, pending construction of the girls' hostel, and problems related to sound clarity in the Vikram Batra Auditorium.The Principal also outlined the school's recent achiev...