On the morning of September 30, Roy’s family grew anxious when he didn’t return home. His phone was unreachable. By midday, the police were informed, and an investigation was launched. Tracing his last movements led them to Rangat, where he had gone for a meeting, but he never returned.
In 2010-11, the Indian government sanctioned a survey for a broad-gauge railway line connecting Port Blair and Diglipur in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands. The project was envisioned as a transformative step for the archipelago, significantly reducing travel time and enhancing connectivity. Initially targeted for completion by September 2014, the railway remains incomplete more than a decade later, raising concerns about delays in critical infrastructure development.
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The Union Cabinet has approved a Rs 37,500 crore scheme to promote coal and lignite gasification projects across India with an aim to strengthen energy security and create employment opportunities.
Congress leader Alagarswamy has been elected Chairman of the North & Middle Andaman Zilla Parishad for 2026–27 with support from Congress and an Independent member.