Times News NetworkPanaji: The cabinet on Wednesday approved the Mukhyamantri Sukanya Kaushalya Vikas Protsahan Yojana, granting a complete fee waiver for girls seeking admission to industrial training institutes (ITI) in the state.“The scheme is being implemented under the directorate of skill development. The fee for girls joining ITIs will be fully waived to promote their…
Shimla: Thirty-five roads, including two highways, were blocked, and many areas faced power outages as moderate to heavy rainfall lashed parts of Himachal Pradesh on the second day of monsoon arrival on Wednesday.Manali to Leh highway was blocked at Jispa in Lahaul-Spiti following a flash flood Tuesday night. Hundreds of tourists were trapped on both…
The upgraded system now supports train operations at speeds of up to 130 kmph. LUCKNOW: North Central Railway (NCR) has achieved a major milestone in railway safety with the successful commissioning of Kavach Version 4.0, the indigenous Train Collision Avoidance System, on the 207-km Tundla–Panki Dham section.The upgraded system now supports train operations at speeds…
Accused abscondingJhunjhunu: Two employees of a cash management company were booked, Wednesday, after an internal audit found nearly Rs1.14 crore missing from 28 ATMs in Jhunjhunu district. The duo allegedly disappeared after abandoning their cash van, triggering an investigation by the company and police. According to police, accused Sumer Singh and Sandeep Singh, employees of…
India, EU advance cooperation on sustainable ship recycling; 3 Indian yards ready for EU recognition NEW DELHI: India and the European Union have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening cooperation in sustainable ship recycling, with both sides expressing confidence over the progress made in facilitating the inclusion of Indian ship recycling facilities under the European Union…
Quote of the day by Plato (AI-generated image) Most of us have grumbled about the people in charge at some point. The bad boss, the poor leader, the committee that makes a mess of things. But how often do we consider our own part in letting them get there? More than two thousand years ago,…
Kathy Griffin slams Jimmy Fallon for inviting Conor McGregor. Image Credits: Instagram TRIGGER WARNING: This article includes references to sexual abuse.Comedian-actress Kathy Griffin addressed her absence from television talk shows. The 65-year-old professional slammed the renowned host Jimmy Fallon on Instagram, claiming he banned her from his show for being ‘too controversial.’ Additionally, she questioned…
Abhishek Sharma (Image: ANI) India opener Abhishek Sharma etched his name into the record books during the first T20I against England, becoming the fastest batter to hit 100 sixes in T20 Internationals among Full Member nations. After India opted to bat first at Chester-le-Street, the visitors were rocked by the early dismissals of Sanju Samson…
Scientists at the University of Minnesota have announced a major step in synthetic biology: a laboratory-made system dubbed ‘SpudCell’ that mimics many behaviors of living cells. (AI-generated image) Scientists at the University of Minnesota have announced a major step in synthetic biology: a laboratory-made system dubbed ‘SpudCell’ that mimics many behaviors of living cells.Built from…
New Delhi: Noting that it can’t pass orders on such an “omnibus” plea, Delhi High Court Wednesday sent to the MCD a PIL seeking to identify and remove hazardous cage-like iron grille enclosures and illegal projections in residential buildings that allegedly obstruct evacuation and rescue during emergencies.“It is like demanding to remove poverty from India….
