Effects on concentration, memory Chennai: Engineering students studying courses such as computer science engineering at VIT Chennai may soon play classical board games such as Pallanguzhi or Adupuli Attam or Paramapadham at their labs and classes. The institute is planning to scientifically investigate how traditional Tamil games along with selected teachings of Tirukkural and Tirumandhiram…
Coffee Board of India mulls NECC like model to boost coffee consumption Hyderabad: The Coffee Board of India is looking to replicate the poultry industry’s National Egg Coordination Committee model to boost domestic coffee consumption, even as it is working on pushing Indian coffee globally and expanding production and exports.Senior Coffee Board officials recently visited…
Structural audits had found deteriorations in several towers of the housing complex Gurgaon: A portion of the kitchen balcony ceiling of a flat at Mapsko Royal Ville in Sector 82 collapsed on Tuesday, triggering renewed concerns over structural safety in the residential complex.No injuries were reported as no one was present on the balcony when…
The state on Tuesday announced a 20% increase in Dearness Allowance (DA) for govt employees, along with a corresponding hike in Dearness Relief (DR) for pensioners and family pensioners with effect from Oct 1, 2026 Kolkata: The state on Tuesday announced a 20% increase in Dearness Allowance (DA) for govt employees, along with a corresponding…
Garbage and sewer dumped in vacant plot in Sector 72 leads to foul smell and health hazard On Tuesday morning, residents complained of a foul smell and unhygienic conditions Garbage and sewer dumped in vacant plot in Sector 72 leads to foul smell and health hazard On Tuesday morning, residents complained of a foul smell…
A crime branch investigation uncovered an alleged drug network run from the jail by a convicted NDPS accused Panaji: Chief minister Pramod Sawant on Tuesday directed the prisons department to tighten security at the Central Jail, Colvale, to crack down on an alleged narcotics network operating from inside the prison.“I have directed strict security checks…
Varanasi: Banaras Locomotive Works and the Varanasi Municipal Corporation signed two important service agreements on Monday to implement scientific and eco-friendly solid waste management across the BLW township in accordance with the Solid Waste Management Rules, 2026.The service agreement documents were exchanged by BLW’s deputy chief engineer Saket and additional municipal commissioner, Durgesh Mishra, in…
Ahmedabad: In prohibition-bound Gujarat, seeking bribe from a man he suspected of being involved in smuggling liquor has landed an Ahmedabad rural constable in an anti-corruption case.Police said the complainant was not a bootlegger but occasionally travelled with his cousin, who was allegedly involved in the country liquor trade. D-staff policemen purportedly suspected him of…
The sessions covered water quality monitoring, feeding regimes, biofloc production, biosecurity arrangements, health management, and waste management with economic recycling Ludhiana: The College of Fisheries at Guru Angad Dev Veterinary and Animal Sciences University (GADVASU) organised a three-day capacity building programme on climate-smart intensive aquaculture technologies at its capacity building resource centre.Dr Meera D Ansal,…
CWG bronze medallist Seema Kaliraman felicitated by Chaudhary Bansi Lal University Bhiwani: Chaudhary Bansi Lal University (CBLU), Bhiwani, on Tuesday felicitated Commonwealth Games 2026 bronze medallist Seema Kaliraman, recognising her remarkable achievement on the international stage and reaffirming the institution’s commitment to nurturing world-class athletes.A research scholar in the university’s department of physical education, Seema…
