Punjab Government Urges Brick Kiln Owners to Curb Stubble Burning

Enhance Space and Light with Rugs by Studio by Agni

As the season shifts to longer days and golden light, Studio by Agni introduces its summer edit—a thoughtfully curated collection of rugs designed to breathe freshness, fluidity, and quiet luxury into contemporary living spaces. Known for their timeless craftsmanship and poetic approach to materials, the studio invites homeowners to reimagine their interiors through the grounding beauty of artisanal floor coverings.This summer, rugs become more than just accents, they emerge as statement pieces that elevate light, open up rooms, and soften transitions between zones. From airy neutrals to sun..

NHAI Defends Use of Mamallapuram Pond for ECR Project Ramp

                                                The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has informed the National Green Tribunal (NGT) that it was compelled to use a portion of a pond in Mamallapuram to construct an exit ramp for the East Coast Road (ECR) four-laning project between Mamallapuram and Puducherry. The clarification comes in response to a petition alleging that the construction encroached on the waterbody without valid justification.In its submission..

Tiruvallur Begins Full Audit of Accident-Prone Roads

Tiruvallur, a fast-growing logistics and residential hub on Chennai’s northwestern edge, has begun a comprehensive audit of fatal and non-fatal road accidents across the district.Special task forces made up of transport, police, and revenue officials have started field investigations at high-risk locations such as Red Hills, Poonamallee, and Tiruvallur town.The initiative follows an alarming 188 road crashes, including 49 fatalities, reported in February alone. Tiruvallur Collector M. Prathap has directed officials to analyse five years’ worth of crash data to assess if road design flaws o..