Cabs lined up at Pune airport Pune: State transport minister Pratap Sarnaik said on Thursday that cab aggregators — like Uber, Ola and Rapido — must comply with every provision of Maharashtra’s newly notified policy and obtain licences by Sept 1 or face strict legal action, including suspension of operations.He said that barring Bharat Taxi,…
DPR handing over function Guwahati: A long-delayed project promising power, irrigation and flood relief moved closer to implementation on Thursday.The Brahmaputra board, under the Union Jal Shakti ministry, handed over the detailed project report (DPR) and records of the proposed Kulsi multipurpose project to Assam Power Generation Corporation Limited (APGCL).Planned across the Kulsi river along…
Lucknow: Around 1.27 lakh students will receive their degrees on Friday as two state universities in Lucknow—Lucknow University and Dr Shakuntala Misra National Rehabilitation University (DSMNRU)—will hold their convocation ceremonies on the same day.LU on Thursday conducted a full-dress rehearsal at the Atal Bihari Vajpayee Scientific Convention Centre to review all arrangements for its 69th…
Jaipur: Eighteen cataract surgery patients at Jaipur’s SMS Hospital also suffered eye infections in June 2023, in an outbreak similar to the one reported at Kuchaman govt hospital.The patients developed redness, blurred vision and itching soon after cataract operations conducted between June 26 and 28. Hospital authorities later found they had contracted a pseudomonas bacterial…
Monsoon in India (representative image) India’s monsoon has delivered a surprise this July, defying forecasts of below-normal rainfall despite a strengthening El Nino and reinforcing scientists’ warnings that climate change is altering the country’s most important weather system, report Chittaranjan Tembhekar & Gaurav Talwar.As of July 30, India received 270.1mm of rains in July against…
Quote of the day by Joan of Arc (Image source: Wikipedia) Some people find the courage to face impossible odds through a conviction that feels bigger than themselves. Joan of Arc, the French peasant girl who led troops during the Hundred Years’ War as a teenager with no military training, is one of history’s most…
NEW DELHI: How much is the estimated drop in fuel efficiency when E20 fuel is used in non-E20-compliant vehicles? While govt rejected claims on social media of substantial loss in mileage due to E20 petrol, transport and petroleum ministries have given slightly different figures.Road transport ministry, citing a study by Automotive Research Association of India…
‘I’m Game’ trailer: Dulquer Salmaan returns in a gritty action avatar; Jr NTR says, ‘Hope this bet pays off!’ The makers of ‘I’m Game’ have dropped the official trailer for the much-awaited Malayalam action thriller. The film marks Dulquer Salmaan’s return to Mollywood after a gap. Directed by ‘RDX’ fame Nahas Hidhayath, the film promises…
As the Moon passes through your sign, you might find yourself making snap decisions that show your feelings. Dhanishtha Nakshatra is also associated with movement, social awareness and ambition. It can facilitate bold behaviour but, if timing is not right, disorder may occur. What to do today Select a personal goal that you can act…
New Delhi: Despite Delhi recording a rare ‘good’ air quality day two weeks ago, this month has been the most polluted July in six years.The average air quality index (AQI) this July was 119. A higher average July AQI was recorded only thrice since Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) started calculating AQI in 2015: 2019…
