The world’s oldest known plague outbreak was discovered in Siberian graves dating back 5,500 years | World News

Long before cities appeared, before fields were cleared for crops and before people began living in permanent villages, communities around Lake Baikal in Siberia were moving through a landscape shaped by hunting, fishing and seasonal rhythms. For years, archaeologists studying ancient burials in the region were puzzled by something unusual. Certain cemeteries contained unexpectedly high…

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Varanasi Central Jail goes digital; e-office system implemented | Varanasi News

Varanasi: The e-office system has now been implemented at Varanasi Central Jail. The new system is intended to facilitate swift implementation of administrative orders, official correspondence, prisoner releases and other essential govt related tasks. Until now, the jail administration depended on the postal system or staff for any government order, letter, or directive. This often…

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BMC commissioner directs officials to ensure completion of all 7 under-construction sewage treatment plants across Mumbai within stipulated timeline | Mumbai News

Mumbai: BMC commissioner Ashwini Bhide on Saturday directed officials to ensure that all seven under-construction sewage treatment plants (STPs) across Mumbai are completed within the stipulated timeline, saying the projects are key to improving the quality of wastewater discharged into the sea.During a visit to the under-construction 454 MLD Malad STP, she directed contractors to…

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US issues new non-proliferation sanctions targeting individuals, entities in Iran, Russia

US issues fresh sanctions again Iranian and Russian entities and individuals The United States on Wednesday imposed fresh non-proliferation sanctions on seven individuals and entities across Iran, Russia, Italy and Nigeria for allegedly supporting weapons procurement on behalf of Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC). The action, announced by the US treasury department‘s office of…

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Experts seek relaxed setback norms in TOD corridors to boost development | Jaipur News

Jaipur: Builders and urban planning experts have urged the Jaipur Development Authority (JDA) to relax setback norms for plots falling within Jaipur’s five proposed Transit-Oriented Development (TOD) corridors, arguing that rigid rules could reduce developable land, increase project costs and weaken the effectiveness of the policy.A proposal submitted to JDA commissioner Siddharth Mahajan Wednesday stated…

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ABVP warns intense protests if university fails to address concerns | Bengaluru News

TIMES NEWS NETWORKMangaluru: The Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad (ABVP) has urged Mangalore University to address students concerns regarding the inadequate facilities. Suvith Shetty, state secretary, ABVP, told reporters on Tuesday that protests will intensify if the university fails to fulfil their demands.“We have held a peaceful protest demanding the university to find solutions to the…

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