Guwahati: The smew has been recorded for the first time at the Laokhowa Wildlife Sanctuary in Nagaon district, signalling healthy wetlands capable of supporting migratory waterbirds.Assam forest minister Jayanta Mallabaruah said the discovery was a valuable indicator of the ecological health and importance of Laokhowa’s wetlands.“Every new species record adds to our scientific knowledge and…
Lucknow: In a significant step, city-based Dr Ram Manohar Lohiya National Law University has set up the ‘Centre for Child Rights’ on its campus.The multidisciplinary Centre inaugurated on Saturday will focus on research, capacity building and evidence-informed advocacy on matters concerning the rights of the child.The new Centre was inaugurated by former Supreme Court Judge…
Jaipur: Rajasthan Police is working on a plan to make people who climb water tanks, mobile towers and electricity structures to press for their demands pay for the police and emergency response mounted to bring them down.Under the proposed system, such protesters would face an FIR if they were found medically fit, while govt would…
The NIA opposed the plea, arguing that attendance at a marriage ceremony does not create any legal entitlement to interim bail | TNNJAMMU: A designated NIA court in Jammu has declined interim bail to Shafiq Ahmed Sheikh, an accused in the three year-old Sunjwan terror attack case, to attend his sister’s wedding.Special judge Prem Sagar,…
False Creek NEU’s impact goes beyond the buildings it serves. Its success has helped demonstrate that sewage and wastewater heat recovery can work at the utility scale, and has encouraged other communities throughout Metro Vancouver to explore similar approaches. Every day thousands of showers, sinks and toilets flush warm wastewater down the drain. Now some…
Today, the stars align to emphasize home comfort, creating an atmosphere where family ties flourish amidst harmonious conversations about future aspirations. A nurturing and tidy home environment significantly boosts both professional ambitions and academic endeavors. Although this may lead to increased spending on essentials and home improvements, focusing on familiar joys and organized spaces is…
New Delhi: Several parts of Delhi recorded light rain Sunday. There are chances of rain Monday and Tuesday, but from Wednesday to Aug 29, more rain is unlikely.India Meteorological Department has said that Safdarjung, the city’s base station, logged 3.4 mm of rainfall between 8.30 am and 5.30 pm. Janakpuri received 28.5 mm, Naraina 21.5…
Noting the severe betrayal of trust, the special court heavily condemned the accused, noting that the minor affectionately called him “papa.” Mumbai: A 28-year-old man who acted as a foster father to his live-in partner’s 11-year-old daughter has been convicted and sentenced to 20 years of rigorous imprisonment for sexually assaulting the child in 2022….
Times News NetworkBengaluru: A day after his whereabouts became the subject of intense speculation, IAS officer Gyanendra Kumar Gangwar’s house in an upscale locality of Bengaluru was searched by Enforcement Directorate Sunday in alleged jobs scam in Karnataka Public Service Commission.ED searches are in connection with veterinary recruitment examination irregularities allegations, and Gangwar was then…
Water shortage People filing water from a tanker at the Chennai Metro water pumping station in K K Nagar on Tuesday. Photo C Suresh Kumar. Chennai: Poor rainfall and prolonged heat have left the city’s six water supply reservoirs with significantly less water than they held at the same time last year, raising concerns over…
