Kolkata: The West Bengal health dept has barred 11 blood banks from collecting blood at donation camps anywhere in the state till further orders. The dept had started an investigation against 11 blood banks accused of severe irregularities, including illegally selling blood collected in West Bengal to other states.“Till the time the investigation process in…
Bicholim: After two women headed to the Karapur protest site were injured in a hit-and-run accident on Saturday evening, the protesting villagers alleged that the incident was an intimidation tactic.The accident occurred near Shree Shantadurga temple at Karapur in Bicholim. The injured, Usha Morajkar and Anju Salgaonkar, both residents of Karapur, were on their way…
Sanjay Chitara (extreme right) with sons Vivek (centre) and Sumit working on a Mata ni Pachedi piece at their home-cum-studio in Vejalpur. Both Sanjay and Sumit have won national awards for their exceptional work In the iconic scene from “Mother India”, Nargis’s Radha drags the plough through the field. Decades later, that familiar image appears…
Pune: Residents in Pune and Pimpri Chinchwad’s flood-prone low-lying areas heaved a sigh of relief on Saturday after the state irrigation department sharply reduced water release from major reservoirs, including the Khadakwasla, Pavana and Mulshi, to below 10,000 cusec.Just a day earlier, Khadakwasla dam was releasing water at a peak rate of 43,571 cusec, while…
Lucknow: Hardoi police on Saturday claimed to have solved the double murder of two Jal Jeevan Mission workers in Sandila, arresting 5 persons, including three juveniles. Police said the killings were the result of a conspiracy allegedly triggered by a relationship between one of the victims and the sister of a juvenile accused.The victims, Arun…
Jaipur: The Jaipur Municipal Corporation (JMC) has adopted three Information, Education and Communication (IEC) posters designed by Class 12 student Saarakshi Singh (16), for use in municipal campaigns, public events and sanitation outreach activities across the city.The posters were developed under Gulabi Rakshak, a civic awareness initiative launched by Saarakshi to promote public engagement through…
NEW DELHI: SC judge Ujjal Bhuyan has questioned opacity in the collegium’s decisions on judicial appointments.“I have noticed that the last three collegium resolutions contain no reasons whatsoever. Is this a step back from the principle of transparency?” said Justice Bhuyan at a panel discussion on Saturday. “By withholding reasons, we also create space for…
This still image captured from video by a witness shows the scene of a shooting that started at an In-N-Out Burger restaurant Three people were killed and at least two others injured after a gunman opened fire near an In-N-Out Burger restaurant in a busy shopping area in Twin Falls, Idaho, on Saturday, police said.The…
Two women from escort services reveal Liam Payne’s final hours in Argentina. (Image credits: Instagram) TRIGGER WARNING: This article contains references to death, as well as alcohol and drug abuse.Liam Payne’s unfortunate demise causes anguish for his grief-stricken fans, even after almost two years. The new reports shed light on the former One Direction band…
Ankush Panghal (PTI Photo) India’s Ankush Panghal produced one of the biggest comebacks of the Commonwealth Games 2026 boxing competition, recovering from a 5-0 deficit after the opening round to defeat England’s Dimeji Shittu and win the men’s 80kg gold medal on Saturday.The 22-year-old from Haryana stayed calm after a tough start and fought back…
