Massive fire guts nearly 400 slums near Matiala fish market in Delhi

IANS | March 12, 2026 10:55 AM

New Delhi, March 12 (IANS) A massive fire broke out near the Matiala fish market in Delhi, engulfing hundreds of slums and triggering panic among residents. The blaze destroyed nearly 300 to 400 slums, leaving several families homeless and prompting urgent calls for assistance from the government.

Kashmiri Pandit youth seeks to rebuild trust between communities in Valley

IANS | March 11, 2026 9:44 PM

Srinagar, March 11 (IANS) Away from the public glare, a Kashmiri Pandit youth is quietly trying to reshape the image of Kashmir for the younger generation without carrying the unpleasant baggage of migration and bitterness between communities created by violence over the past three decades.

Self-Help Group women in Sirmaur turn skills into income

IANS | March 11, 2026 9:23 PM

Sirmaur (Himachal Pradesh), March 11 (IANS) Women from self-help groups in Sirmaur district of Himachal Pradesh are making remarkable strides towards financial independence by producing and selling a variety of handmade products.

Coimbatore residents thank PM Modi for new railway projects

IANS | March 11, 2026 9:10 PM

Coimbatore, March 11 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday inaugurated and laid the foundation for several development projects in Tiruchirappalli. Addressing a gathering at the event, the Prime Minister announced the launch of multiple new train services connecting Nagercoil, Coimbatore, Rameswaram, Tirunelveli, Mayiladuthurai, and Karaikudi to other regions.

PM Modi’s Kochi visit sparks optimism for Kerala’s development​

IANS | March 11, 2026 9:07 PM

Kochi, March 11 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Kochi and the launch of development projects worth about Rs 10,800 crore evoked positive reactions from BJP workers and professionals, many of whom said the focus on infrastructure and economic growth had strengthened hopes for a “Vikasit Keralam.”​